Gupton's Wheels Help Cutters Walk It Off

June 29, 2022 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release

Game Highlights - Micheal Gupton raced home on Josue Urdaneta's infield single, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 9th to give the Cutters a 5-4, walk-off win over the West Virginia Black Bears.

Gupton lead off the 9th with a walk, stole 2nd and reached 3rd on a ground out to set up the winning run. Gupton did not record a hit in the game, but did play a major role in the outcome.

Sabin Ceballos became the 11th Crosscutters batter to collect three hits in a game, finishing the night 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. He elevated his batting average nearly 100 points.

Cole Evans helped the Cutters take an early lead with a two-run double in the 2nd inning. Evans finished the night 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored.

Riley Gowens did not factor into the decision, but was solid over three innings as a starter, allowing one run on three hits and two walks. Gowens struck out four and lowered his ERA to 4.00.

Mauricio Rodriguez earned his first win of the season, working a pair of scoreless innings in the 8th and 9th.

JJ Sanchez, Brandon Laux and Rodriguez were the final three pitchers out of the Cutters pen and they combined to throw 4.2 innings of scoreless relief to help the Cutters stay in the game.

WP: Mauricio Rodriguez (1-0)

LP: Tommy Green (1-1)

SV: N/A (-)

Next Game: Thursday, June 30th vs West Virginia Black Bears 6:35 p.m.

Next Home Game: Thursday, June 30th vs West Virginia Black Bears 6:35 p.m.

Promotions: Thirsty Thursday/ Thank You Thursday/ Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act.

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