FREDERICK, Md. - Williamsport battled back from an early 2-0 deficit to the Frederick Keys to tie the game up, but would end up falling in Sudden Death on Friday night at Nymeo Field.
Williamsport’s two runs would both come in the sixth inning as a passed ball by Keys catcher Truitt Madonna would allow Amman Dewberry, who singled to lead off the frame, to score. Dylan Schaefer, who worked a walk, would score on an RBI groundout off the bat of Armani Newton.
The only other two Cutters hits of the night would both come from catcher Boston Smith who doubled to lead off the second inning and singled with two outs in the ninth.
Fresh off his appearance in the College World Series, UCLA product Cody Delvecchio made his Crosscutters debut and got the start on the mound. He would go the first six innings, allowing two Frederick runs on two hits with two walks and nine strikeouts.
Jake Moss went the final three innings of regulation and was just one walk away from a perfect relief appearance while striking out six.
Jed Boyle, one night after earning his third save of the season, was called upon to pitch the Sudden Death frame after the Keys selected offense. Unfortunately, placed runner Walter Urbon would steal second and then score on a Truitt Madonna single to right-center field to give the Keys the win.
Per MLB Draft League rules, stats are not recorded during Sudden Death and there are no winning or losing pitchers recorded for the contest. The final score of the game is officially 2-2 with Williamsport losing on a tiebreaker.
Williamsport and Frederick meet again on Saturday night in the middle game of this three-game series at Nymeo Field in Frederick, Maryland. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with Connor Knox expected to get the start on the hill for Williamsport.
The Crosscutters return home to wrap up the first-half home schedule with matchup against the Trenton Thunder on July 1st & 2nd, the State College Spikes on July 4th and the West Virginia Black Bears on July 5th and 6th. To view promotional details and to secure your seats today, visit Crosscutters.com.
Cutters Carvings - Williamsport hitters struck out in 43% of their at-bats tonight... Williamsport did not record a hit with runners in scoring position tonight... Cody Delvecchio and Jake Moss combined to strike out fifteen of twenty-nine Keys hitters tonight...
Sudden Death Play-By-Play
Frederick selects offense in Sudden Death.
Pitching Change: Jed Boyle replaces Jake Moss
Walter Urbon is the placed runner at 1st base.
Walter Urbon steals second base
Truitt Madonna singles on a line drive to center fielder Jack Laush. Walter Urbon scores.
Frederick wins in Sudden Death.
Boyle - 0+ IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K (4 pitches, 2 strikes)
