WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Ryan Kennell homered for the first time this season as the Cutters suffered a 19-4 loss to the State College Spikes on Friday afternoon at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
Kennell connected on a three-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. Traveling an estimated 400 feet, clearing the wall in left center, the homer provided some positive energy in what has been a rough stretch for the Crosscutters.
Ryan Ure took the loss, his first of the summer, allowing six runs over two innings. The lefty surrendered two walks and four hits, failing to strikeout a Spikes batter.
Ure was one of five pitchers used by the Cutters on Friday afternoon. All five pitchers allowed multiple runs to the hot-hitting Spikes, who accumulated 19 hits, including a season-high, six, doubles in the win.
The Cutters see their current losing streak reach four games, the longest skid of the summer. During the stretch, they have allowed 19 or more runs twice, being outscored 51-13.
The last win for Williamsport came on June 29th, an 8-5 win at Frederick. The last Cutters home victory was on June 26th, besting State College 6-5.
Williamsport starts a two-game weekend series with the West Virginia Black Bears starting Saturday evening.. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Cutters Carvings: The Cutters finished the game 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position and are now 4-for-37 with RISP over the four-game skid… Kennell’s home run was the 10th for the Crosscutters and the 51st home run hit in the MLB Draft League this season… The Cutters fall to 2-3 against the Spikes this season with two more games before the conclusion of the 1st half…
