Six Williamsport players were picked to play in the NYPL All-Star game held this week in State College; OF Ben Aklinski, RHP Randy Alcantara, RHP Rafael Caravajal, LHP Keylan Killgore, C Rafael Marchan and 1B Edwin Rodriguez. This marked the second straight season that Alcantara participated in the game. Cutters manager Pat Borders along with Williamsport coaches Christian Marerro and Kevin Martir were picked as coaches on the South team under State College Spikes skipper Joe Kruzel who will managed the squad.
Killgore Tabbed as UPMC Susquehanna Player of the Week
Cutters releiver Keylan Killgore has been named the UPMC Susquehanna Player of the Week for the week of July 30 – August 5. For the week, Killgore was 3 for 3 in save opportunities out of the bullpen and allowed no runs in his appearances. The award was presented prior to the Williamsport Crosscutters game on August 8.
2018 Player of the Week winners;
June 15-June 24- OF Matt Vierling
June 25- July 1 – OF Ben Pelletier
July 2 – July 8 – OF Ben Aklinski
July 9 – July 15 – INF/OF Jesus Henriquez
July 16- July 22 – RHP James McArthur
July 23 – July 29 – OF Ben Pelletier
July 30 – August 5 – RHP Keylan Killgore
Cutters Card Sets Now on Sale
The 2017 Williamsport Crosscutters card sets have arrived! They feature many top Phillies prospects including Cole Stobbe, Jhailyn Ortiz and Phillies 2017 1st round pick, Adam Haseley. Sets are available for $10 each at the Sawmill Team Store or can be ordered online at crosscutters.com.
The New York‐Penn League Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
The following individuals comprise the New York‐Penn League’s 2018 Hall of Fame Class;
Wayne Fuller- Fuller’s voice was a constant in Batavia, N.Y., the birthplace of the New York-Penn League. For almost four decades Wayne served various roles for his hometown team including radio broadcaster, PA announcer and Official Scorer from his spot in the Batavia press box which was named the Wayne H. Fuller Press Box in 2009.
Marvin Goldklang‐ Goldklang serves as chairman of the Goldklang Group who has owned and operated the Hudson Valley Renegades since 1994. The group also owns the Charleston RiverDogs (Class A-South Atlantic League), St. Paul Saints (Independent-American Association) and Pittsfield Suns (Futures Collegiate Baseball League).
Andres Galarraga‐ Galarraga played for the Jamestown Expos in 1981 hitting .260 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 47 games. He went on to have a 19-year Major League career playing for seven different teams including Montreal, St. Louis, Colorado, Atlanta, Texas, San Francisco and Anaheim.
He finished his career with 399 major league home runs and a .280 career batting average.
The New York‐Penn League Hall of Fame was established in 2012. Inductees are nominated and voted on by New York-Penn League club officials.
UPCOMING GAMES & PROMOTIONS
Tuesday, August 21 vs. State College Spikes 7:05pm
Pin Giveaway. Presented by the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau. First 1,000 fans.
Milton-Watsontown Community Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Milton-Watsontown area at; Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, The Coup Agency, Kelly RV, & West Milton State Bank.
BOGO Ticket Tuesday. Presented by Giant. Show your Giant Bonus Card at the box office for buy one get one free Stadium Reserved tickets.
Two-for-Tuesday. Enjoy 2-for-1 soft drinks during the game.
Wednesday, August 22 vs. State College Spikes – 7:05pm
Pin Giveaway. Presented by the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau. First 1,000 fans.
Columbia-Montour County Community Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Columbia- Montour county area at; Bloomsburg Medicine Shoppe, Livic Civil, Pepsi, Scoreboard Sports Tavern &Triple Play Sporting Goods.
Kids Eat Free. Presented by Commonwealth Charter Academy. The first 100 kids age 12 & under get a free meal coupon.
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