Late Rally Not Enough in Cutters' First Loss
Published on June 7, 2022 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
The Crosscutters three-run eighth inning was not enough to complete the comeback against the Thunder as Trenton won 4-3. The game was called in middle of the eighth inning due to rain, and the Cutters were handed their first loss of the season.
The Thunder scored two runs in each the second and fifth inning to build a 4-0 lead. Thunder shortstop Mason Hammonds had an RBI single in each of the innings.
Thunder pitching dominated through the first seven innings as starting pitcher Micah Bucknam gave up no runs, one hit and threw three strikeouts through four innings. Relief pitcher Alec Whaley added two scoreless innings for the Thunder.
The Cutters scored three runs in the eighth after six straight batters reached base on two doubles, a single and three walks. Thunder pitcher Ashe Ammerlaan struck out a batter to get out of a bases-loaded jam and earn the save.
Cutters relief pitcher Derek Drees struck out five of the six batters he faced. Matthew Etzel picked up two hits and scored a run. Josue Urdaneta and Logan Flood each picked up a hit and an RBI.
WP: Alec Whaley (1-0) LP: Jacob Kush (0-1) SV: Ashe Ammerlaan (1) Crosscutters Record: 4-1
Next Game: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Trenton, 7:00 p.m.
Next Home Game/Promotion: Friday, June 10, 2022 vs. State College, 6:35 p.m.
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