The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced that Dave Bresnahan, the mastermind behind “The Great Potato Caper” will be appearing at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Wednesday, August 31 when the Cutters host the Trenton Thunder at 6:35pm. On that night the team will celebrate the 35th anniversary of “The Great Potato Caper”, when Bresnahan used a potato in a trick play while playing for the Williamsport Bills and garnered worldwide notoriety. Bresnahan will participate in a pregame interview on the field, throw a ceremonial first pitch and meet fans and sign autographs during the game.
The promotion, sponsored by UPMC & WILQ will feature the Crosscutters rebranding to the Williamsport Potato Capers for the evening with special limited-edition game worn jerseys being available in an online auction. To bid download the LiveSource app. In addition, the first 1,000 fans through the gates that evening will receive a special commemorative baseball. Tickets for the game are available at crosscutters.com.
Cutters Help ACES North America
The Williamsport Crosscutters players and staff recently held the Cutters Dominican Plate event in conjunction with ACES North America. The event, held annually, consists of a buffet dinner featuring Dominican food along with auctions, music and dancing. Proceeds from the event benefit ACES North America, a non-profit organization formed in Williamsport that is dedicated to making the world a better place by supporting sustainable grassroots projects and programs in the Dominican Republic’s impoverished communities. Further, they strive to empower individuals and communities for sustainable development. Prior to the Cutters August 14 game, the team presented a check to ACES North America in the amount of $10,200 representing the proceeds from the event.
Community Yard Sale Returns to Muncy Bank Ballpark September 17
The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the Williamsport Sun-Gazette will be hosting a Community Yard Sale at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Saturday, September 17 from 8am-2pm. Dozens of vendors will be set up in the ballpark parking lot selling crafts, antiques and collectibles, new items, household goods, flea market items and food, all at great prices.
Vendor spaces are $25 each. Vendor forms can be downloaded at Crosscutters.com or reserve a space by calling the Crosscutters at (570) 326-3389.
Phillies Designate Cutters as an Official Community Ally
Major League Baseball announced the “Community Ally Program,” which allows MLB Clubs to give an MLB Draft League team the designation of “Official Community Ally” of that MLB Club.
Through this program, MLB Clubs and MLB Draft League teams may collaborate on community-based initiatives, including cross promotion on MLB Club and Draft League team platforms, ballpark and youth participation events, and charitable or fundraising efforts.
As an Official Community Ally, the MLB Draft League team will receive the right to use the MLB Club’s logo as part of an MLB-created Official Community Ally logo to highlight the partnership on the team’s website and in the team’s ballpark, and recognition on the MLB Club’s website and social media channels as an Official Community Ally. All six MLB Draft League teams have established relationships with MLB Clubs: Mahoning Valley Scrappers/Cleveland Guardians; Frederick Keys/Baltimore Orioles; Trenton Thunder/Philadelphia Phillies; Williamsport Crosscutters/Philadelphia; State College Spikes/Pittsburgh Pirates; and West Virginia Black Bears/Pittsburgh. The details of each relationship are subject to approval of the individual MLB Clubs and MLB Draft League team, and more details on each will be forthcoming.
UPCOMING GAMES & PROMOTIONS
Wednesday, August 31 vs. Trenton Thunder – 6:35 p.m.
Great Potato Caper 35th Anniversary Celebration. Presented by UPMC & WILQ. Tonight, we rebrand to the Williamsport Potato Capers as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of this historic event. Download the free LiveSource app to bid on these special game-worn jerseys. Free commemorative baseballs for the first 1,000 fans.
Special appearance by Dave Bresnahan, Potato Caper mastermind and Bowman Field Hall of Famer meeting fans and signing autographs.
Selinsgrove-Sunbury Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Selinsgrove-Sunbury area at; participating Pepsi retailers & Country Turf & Trail.
Kids Eat Free. Presented by Giant Food Stores. The first 100 kids age 12 and under get a free hot dog meal.
Hump Day Happy Hour. $3 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till first pitch.
FINAL HOME GAME OF 2022!!!
Thursday, September 1 vs. Trenton Thunder – 6:35 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Night. Presented by Community Services Group & 93.3 WBZD. Special prize giveaways every inning & more.
Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy $3 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till 8pm.
Thank-You Thursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton-Patriot & MSG Sean Thomas Foundation. Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & active-duty military with ID. Offer only available in-person at the Cutters box office.
