Standings
(Team, W/L, PCT, GB, STRK)
# West Virginia, 28-13, .683, -, W2, 3-0
Trenton, 22-19, .537, 6.0, W1, 3-1
Williamsport, 19-22, .463, 9.0, W2, 2-3
Frederick, 19-23, .452, 9.5, L4, 3-0
Mahoning Valley, 19-24, .442, 10.0, L1, 1-5
@ State College, 18-24, .429, 10.5 , L1, 0-3
# Second Half Champions
@ First Half Champions
Week Standings
(Team, W/L, PCT, GB, STRK)
Trenton, 5-1, .833, W1, 1-0
West Virginia, 4-2, .667, W2, 0-0
Mahoning Valley, 4-2, .667, L1, 0-1
State College, 3-3, .500, L1, 0-1
Williamsport, 2-4, .333, W3, 1-0
Frederick, 1-5, .167, L4, 0-0
Who’s Hot
Last Week: Aug. 25-31
OF Conor Higgs, State College - 6 G, .415/.545/.824 (1.369 OPS), 7-for-17, HR, 3B, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 5 R, 4 BB, SB
LHP Trey Cruz, Mahoning Valley - 2 G, 1-0, 7 K, 3 H, 0 R, BB
INF Jared Beebe, Trenton - 6 G, .440/.500/.680 (1.180 OPS), 11-for-25, HR, 3 2B, 4 RBI, 4 R, BB
RHP Ian Cooke, Frederick - 3 G, 1-0, 4 IP, 7 K, H, 0 R, 0 BB
UTL Jace Rinehart, West Virginia - 5 G, .526/.600/.632 (1.232 OPS), 2 2B, 9 RBI, 3 R, 4 BB, 4 SB
RHP Carter Holjes, State College - GS, 1-0, 5 IP, 9 K, 3 H, ER, BB
Monday
State College (10) vs Frederick (1): BOX SCORE - In the matinee of Monday’s slate of games, the Spikes’ offense surged late in the game to split the three-game series. Frederick’s Jake Hunter struck out seven over five innings on two hits and walks with no earned runs; however one did score on a dropped strike three in the third to tie the game at one. The game remained in a deadlock until the seventh inning when defending Hitter of the Week Jaden Collura drove in two runs with his seventh double of the summer and Conor Higgs tripled to drive in one. The momentum of Higgs late in the game didn’t stop there when in his next at bat in the eighth he went to dead center for his second home run in as many games (407 ft, 106.9-mph exit velocity) to drive in three runs that highlighted a six-run inning.
West Virginia (8) vs Williamsport (3): BOX SCORE - Two starts removed from his near-perfect game, Jason Bollman’s six-inning start featured the offensive support of all eight West Virginia runs. Jace Rinehart continued to produce offensively again with four RBI on two hits, one being a two-run double in the first inning on the first pitch he saw. Carlos Castillo and Jackson Mayo linked up for two of Williamsport’s three runs with Castillo’s two RBI being scored by Mayo.
Mahoning Valley (8) vs Trenton (7): BOX SCORE - The Scrappers won their seventh game in the last 10 in walk-off fashion with a four-run ninth. Jackson Tucker was responsible for four of the Thunder’s seven runs behind a three-hit performance with a double, two RBI and two runs. Leading to Mahoning Valley’s comeback, Dreylin Holmes launched his second half leading sixth home run of the summer in the fourth inning at 395 feet with a 107.7-mph exit velocity. In the bottom of the ninth down 7-4, the Scrappers loaded the bases with three consecutive plate appearances resulting in all four runs via a Holmes walk, Tommy Rover two-run double and the walk-off swing from Keegan Rodin who singled up the middle to drive Holmes in for the win.
Tuesday
West Virginia (15) vs Williamsport (8): BOX SCORE - The West Virginia Black Bears clinched the second half title with seven games remaining in the regular season after coming back from a 7-0 deficit. The Crosscutters put up six runs in the first with RBI hits by TJ Racherbaumer, Carlos Castillo and Joey Parliment that was then added onto in the second via a solo home run by Marcus Brodil (431 ft, 110.2-mph exit velocity) for his fourth of the summer. The Black Bears would then answer in the second, third and fourth innings with eight runs to take the lead, highlighted by Landon Frei’s second home run of the summer in the second inning (376 ft, 97.8-mph exit velocity) to drive in two runs. A Williamsport answer in the fifth of one run would lead to seven more runs by West Virginia for the final score, led by a three-hit, three-RBI performance from Jace Rinehart who extended his hit-streak to 15 games and four RBIs by Judah Morris.
Frederick (4) @ State College (2): BOX SCORE - After striking out nine in his previous start, Luke House struck out seven in six innings but wasn’t enough as the Keys would take the lead in the following innings. It was the second time in the half but fourth all summer where the Spikes’ right-hander struck out seven or more, and his third start of six innings. After State College scored their two runs, Ian Cooke and Davis Smith locked it down out of the Frederick bullpen with six combined strikeouts in four shutout-innings with RBI singles by Cam Hassert, Taj Bates, Cam Pittman and Irvin Escobar to secure the win.
Trenton (9) @ Mahoning Valley (2): BOX SCORE - The Thunder secured the series win on Tuesday with another strong start from Xavier Lovett, surrendering just one run over seven innings of work. Heading into the fifth with the score tied 1-1, the Thunder reeled off six hits leading to five runs and a 6-1 lead. Trenton’s bats have been hot this month, and the team broke out for another 13 hits Tuesday, led by three-hit nights from Jared Beebe and John Schroeder. Connor Maryniak and Cameron Yuran each chipped with two hits, as well. For the Scrappers, Hayden Moore drove in both runs with an RBI single and bases loaded walk. On the mound, Trey Cruz put together his best outing of the summer with two scoreless innings allowing just two hits while striking out four.
Thursday
State College (3) vs Williamsport (2): BOX SCORE - State College opened up the final seven games of the regular season behind Carter Holjes’ fifth start of the month and grabbing the lead in the first inning. Holjes earned the win after five innings and nine strikeouts to tie his summer-best from two starts ago. The Spikes’ righty allowed four runners to reach base with one earned run that came in the fourth inning on a Carlos Castillo single. Castillo would also drive in the Crosscutters’ second run of the game with an RBI-triple in the sixth inning. State College took the lead in the first inning and held onto it all game with RBI from Conor Higgs and Cole Caruso with Chenar Brown adding one more in the fourth.
Trenton (9) @ Frederick (5): BOX SCORE - The Thunder made it back-to-back games with nine runs after having four multi-hit games and eight of nine batters driving in and/or scoring a run. Jared Beebe led Trenton with three hits, two of them doubles, an RBI and a run. Connor Maryniak collected his sixth multi-hit game in his last seven with two hits, including his fourth home run of the summer (371 ft, 96-mph exit velocity) and a double. Jackson Van De Brake and CJ Willis both went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs as well for Trenton. Amongst the Keys, four of their five runs came in the sixth inning on a screaming 106-mph single by Bronson Rivera and three more runs on a groundout and two walks.
Mahoning Valley (9) vs West Virginia (7): BOX SCORE - The Scrappers overcame big swings by the Black Bears through four total runs by Max Johnson in a perfect day at the plate. West Virginia struck in the first inning when Alex Ungar led off the game with his fourth home run of the summer (401 ft, 99.2-mph exit velocity), followed by a Will Rogers RBI single. Rogers would finish the night with his first four-hit game of the summer, highlighted by a two-run home run to 419 feet (101.4-mph exit velocity) to center in the sixth. For the Scrappers, Johnson would go 3-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, two runs and two stolen bases. He would tie the game in the second with a single that brought in two after a throwing error, score later in the inning on a wild pitch, single in a run in the third and score another in the sixth.
Friday
Williamsport (4) vs State College (3): BOX SCORE - It was another one-run ballgame between the two Pennsylvania rivals, and Williamsport came out on top this time as A.J. Campbell set the tone for the Crosscutters. Campbell held the Spikes to just one run over eight innings of work, surrendering just four hits and three walks to go with five strikeouts. Carlos Castillo was getting it done everywhere for the Cutters, picking up two hits, a RBI, run scored, two stolen bases and a huge defensive play in the ninth inning. The Spikes were trailing 4-1 heading into the frame and put pressure on the Crosscutters, scoring a pair and getting the tying and go-ahead runs on base. Jaden Collura led the State College offense with a pair of hits, while Cole Caruso and Trotter Boston each drove in a run in the ninth. Holland Townes struck out the final two batters of the game to preserve the Williamsport win and earn the save.
Trenton (8) @ Frederick (5): BOX SCORE - Trenton swept the two-game series as John Schroeder and Jared Beebe picked up five of the Thunder’s six hits and RBI. The two teams traded runs in the first before Trenton broke it open with three in the third, highlighted by a Schroeder RBI single. They would add two more in the fifth as Beebe blasted a two-run shot, his second of the summer. Schroeder drove in the Thunder’s final run with a home run of his own in the sixth. Cam Hassert was the Keys offensive leader with three hits, two doubles and three RBI. Cam Pittman also added two hits, a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base. Luke Delongchamp earned the win with five innings and three runs allowed, while JJ Almeda worked the ninth and earned the save.
Mahoning Valley (3) vs West Virginia (2): BOX SCORE - The Scrappers closed out their home schedule in walk-off fashion after Hayden Moore made a trip around the bases following a leadoff hit by pitch. The first five innings featured dueling starters as Tyler Johnson struck out five on three hits with one earned run and West Virginia’s Trey Cooper made his Draft League debut with 10 strikeouts on three hits, allowing two earned runs. Max Johnson and Tommy Rover combined for the first two Scrappers runs with Rover’s two hits driving in Johnson after reaching on two walks. The Black Bears would tie on an infield single by Jordan Peyton and an executed first and third steal by Will Rogers, leading to the bottom of the ninth for Moore. The Scrappers’ outfielder would be hit in a 2-2 count and promptly steal second and third base for his 17th and 18th swipe of the summer before scoring on a fielding error for the win.
Saturday
Trenton (*5) vs State College (5) Sudden Death Extra Inning: BOX SCORE - It was a pitchers duel early on in New Jersey as Alec Sparks (SC) and MT Morrissey (TRN) each allowed just one run over five innings for Sparks and six for Morrissey. The score was locked at 1-1 until the bottom of the 7th when Cameron Yuran drove in two Thunder runs with a double in a three-run inning. Andres Vega added another Thunder run in the eight with his second hit and second RBI. The Spikes stormed back in the ninth with four runs on four hits and two walks. Adam Paniagua got things started with a leadoff double and a pair of clutch two-out RBI singles from Chenar Brown and Cole Caruso ultimately tied the game at 5-5. Vega provided the final blow for the Thunder in the sudden-death extra-inning as his third hit of the night served as the game winner.
West Virginia (6) @ Frederick (5): BOX SCORE - West Virginia’s Jacob Weaver put together his longest outing of the summer with run support by David Coppedge to outlast a late Frederick rally. Earning the win, Weaver worked seven innings with two earned runs and striking out four. Both runs against the Black Bears’ starter came in the third when Ethan Ott homered on the first pitch of the inning (362 ft, 103.7-mph exit velocity) and Isaiah Greene drove in another to score Parks Bouck. David Coppedge would tie the game in the fourth on a single with Landon Frei giving West Virginia the lead. The Black Bears then extended their lead to six in the sixth with Coppedge leading off the inning with a home run of his own 362 feet (102.7-mph exit velocity) to left.
Mahoning Valley (10) @ Williamsport (4): BOX SCORE - The Scrappers offense propelled the team to a road win with every starting player picking up at least one hit. The two teams traded a run in the first two innings before Mahoning Valley broke it wide open in the third with six hits, leading to a seven-run inning. Chase Nixon got the big inning started for the Scrappers with his second home run of the summer. Vantrel Reed made the Cutters offense go, picking up four hits out of the leadoff spot and coming around to score twice. Carson Hornung provided the only other Scrappers extra-base hit, finishing up with two hits, a double, RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Trey Cruz picked up the win with 2 1/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out three.
Sunday
Trenton (7) vs State College (1): BOX SCORE - The Thunder won their fifth consecutive game as they closed out their home schedule for the 2025 season, John Schroeder reached base four times with two hits, one being his fourth home run of the season (363 ft, 94.4-mph exit velocity), and two walks. The utilityman also drove in a total of three runs and scored twice. In front of him, Jackson Tucker scored three runs and stole two bases on a double and two walks. On the mound, Connor Hults worked six innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts and three hits. State College’s offense was led by Jaden Collura who extended his hit streak to 16 games and drove in two runs on two hits.
Williamsport (7*) vs Mahoning Valley (7) Sudden Death Extra Inning. BOX SCORE - The Crosscutters split the two-game set by capitalizing on a wild pitch in the sudden death extra inning. Williamsport’s Vantrel Reed extended his on base streak to an MLB Draft League all-time best 35 games in a 3-for-4 day with a double, two runs and two stolen bases. Jackson Mayo also tied Crosscutters’ Draft League history when he singled in the second inning for his 60th hit of the summer, the most in team history within the league last recorded by Travis Holt in 2022. Mayo also recorded two RBI, a run and two stolen bases.
West Virginia (3) @ Frederick (1): BOX SCORE - The Black Bears closed out the week behind another lengthy Jason Bollman performance and Draft League history by Jace Rinehart. Bollman worked eight innings of one-run ball where he struck out five batters. Credited with his sixth win, the right hander is now tied for second all-time in Draft League wins, first this season in innings (57 1/3) and fifth in strikeouts (54). On the other side for Frederick, Jace Miner tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts on only two hits. The Black Bears would tally their runs in the eighth on a Landon Frei double, Drew Collins triple and Jace Rinehart single. Rinehart’s single would make it 19 consecutive games with a base-hit, tying the all-time MLB Draft League record with Travis Holt (State College) from the 2022 season. In this span, Rinehart has had more hits than Taylor, 38 to 34.
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Home Games & Promotions
Frederick: MON (12 p.m. Labor Day BBQ), TUE (7 p.m. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night), WED (7 p.m. Orange Out) vs. Trenton.
Mahoning Valley: None.
State College: THU (6:35 p.m. Championship Game / Dollar Dog Night) vs. West Virginia.
Trenton: None.
West Virginia: MON (5 p.m. Moonshiners Monday), TUE (6 p.m. 2sDay at the Park), WED (6 p.m. Win-It Wednesday) vs. Mahoning Valley.
Williamsport: MON (1:05 p.m. Free Hot Dog Monday), TUE (6:35 p.m. Topps Tuesday), WED (6:35 p.m. Fan Appreciation Night) vs. State College.
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