McCoy and Williams Homers Not Enough as Cutters Fall to Spikes
Published on August 18, 2026 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
The Williamsport Crosscutters used the long ball from the bats of James McCoy and Matthew Williams but it wouldn 't be enough as the Cutters fell to the State College Spikes by a final score of 9-7 on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
It was almost mirror nights for James McCoy and Matthew Williams as both went 2-for-4 with two-run home runs a hit by pitch and two runs scored. Williams also added a double. Sam DeCarlo also had a two-hit night, going 2- for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Nick Barone added the final RBI for Williamsport on a 1-for-4 night. AJ Solomon accounted for the other Williamsport run scored.
Ryker Walton was charged with the loss tonight, falling to 3-3 after just 2.2 innings allowing five runs on six hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Brandon Scott went 3.2 innings in his Crosscutters debut as the first out of the bullpen, allowing three runs on six hits with five walks and two strikeouts. Preston Drebes pitched a no-hit inning with two walks and two strikeouts. Brody Roe went the final 0.2 innings allowing just a single hit and striking out one.
Williamsport and State College will wrap up this short two-game series on Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
WP: Zach Kilby (4-2)
LP: Ryker Walton (3-3)
SV: Patrick Morris (6)
Crosscutters Record: 39-22 Overall, 19-15 Second Half
Next Game: Wednesday, August 19th at State College, 6:35 p.m.
Next Home Game: Friday, August 28th vs State College, 6:35 p.m.
Promotion: Bases Loaded Pin Giveaway, Tomahawks Heritage Jersey Giveaway, First Responder Friday
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