Williamsport, 7-9, T-5th in the NYPL Pinckney Division
The Crosscutters had a rough week, going 2-5, including a sweep at the hands of the State College Spikes. They now sit in a tie for last place, but trail the division leaders by only 2 games.
Williamsport, 7-9, T-5th in the NYPL Pinckney Division
The Crosscutters had a rough week, going 2-5, including a sweep at the hands of the State College Spikes. They now sit in a tie for last place, but trail the division leaders by only 2 games.
It’s that time of year again. The draft has ended and the short-season leagues in Williamsport and Clearwater have started. The Crosscutters and GCL Phils are giving us our first looks at some new prospects. After the first week plus of games, both teams sit tied for the lead in their respective divisions.
Sorry for the lack of updates. I had been having some computer troubles that I finally got resolved. I’m sure you’ve all been faithfully following along the last few weeks so I’ll recap Williamsport’s last two weeks and the past week for GCL.
Williamsport: 13-11, 3 GB, T2 in the NYPL Pinckney Division
Is Anthony Hewitt’s light bulb coming on? Is Matt Way the next JA Happ? Take a look inside the weekly recap and start the discussion.
The shortseason teams are in full swing, so let’s get to the recaps. GCL, as usual, has missed a few games due to the rain.
It’s that time of year again, so let’s get right to it.
Williamsport : 5-4, 1 GB in the NYPL Pinckney division
Williamsport beats State College 15-2
Leandro Castro got the year off on the right note by going 5-6 with a HR, 2 RBI and 2 R. TJ Warren also had a big night going 3-5 with a 2B, 3B, 3 RBI and 3 R. Catcher Jean Rodriguez was 3-5 with 2 RBI and a R while Francisco Murillo added two doubles and 3 RBI. Hewitt started the season with a 1/4 night that included an RBI, R and 2 Ks. Siulman Lebron got the win in his first start stateside. The 22 year old righty went 5.2 innings, allowing 2 ER on 6 H and 1 BB while striking out 6. Massingham, Long and Grieve went the rest of the way without allowing a hit.
Ruben Amaro and Dallas Green were among those in attendance as Kyle Drabek took the hill at First Energy Stadium for his first Eastern League start. The weather kept many people at home, but those who witnessed this performance did not come away disappointed.
The Crosscutters were the final affiliate to end their season and they did so by going 3-4 this past week. After winning the first three games, they dropped their final four to end the season at 38-37, tied for third place in the NYP Pinckney division, 8.5 GB of Batavia and Jamestown.
Williamsport
The Crosscutters went 4-3 this week to move to 35-33 on the season. That leaves them in fourth place in the NYP Pinckney division, 7 GB of first place Batavia and 1/2 GB of third place Auburn. They have one more week left on their schedule.
Continue reading Williamsport and GCL Weekly Report (8/25-8/31)
Williamsport
The Crosscutters finished the week 2-2 after having the first three days off for the All-Star Break. They remain one game over .500 at 31-30, which leaves them in a tie for third place in the NYP Pinckney division, 7.5 GB of Batavia.
Continue reading Williamsport and GCL Weekly Report (8/18-8/24)