The early season roster features three players with Pennsylvania roots including INF Ryan Kennel, who spent part of his youth in Williamsport along with INF Matt Ilgenfritz from New Cumberland, PA. 2025 marks their third year in summer league competition. Another PA native on the roster is LHP Cade Davis from Bloomsburg, who played high school baseball for Central Columbia before going on to George Washington University. Cade is the son of Doug Davis who had stints in MLB with the California Angels and Texas Rangers before embarking on a coaching career in the minors and MLB. He is currently the manager of the Round Rock Express, AAA affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
Cutters Promotional Schedule Full of Fun
The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced their 2025 promotional schedule. Promotional highlights include:
• A series of giveaways commemorating the Cutters 2024 MLB Draft League title including
T-shirts (June 13), Photos (June 17) and Pins (June 19)
• Post-Game Fireworks every Saturday (June 14, July 5, & 19, August 9 & 30)
• Entertainment by the Phillie Phanatic (June 18), ZOOperstars (July 6), Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act (July 17) and live Pro Wrestling matches plus an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer, Mr. USA, Tony Atlas (July 18)
• Blue & White Football Night (July 24) with Penn State ticket giveaways every inning
• Special theme jerseys this season will feature; Cutter’s Director of Smiles, Rhashan (July 1), a tribute to Ugly Christmas Sweaters (July 25) and Cutter’s mascot Boomer (August 10)
• Pin Giveaways (June 19, August 8 & 21)
• Cutters Cruise Giveaway (August 7)
Visit crosscutters.com for full promotional schedule information.
New Food & Beverage Offerings for 2025
Some new food offerings will make their debut at the ballpark this season including: Country Store Bacon Cheddar Hot Dogs, the Hog Heaven Dog (topped w/ Gunzey’s pulled pork & bacon bits), the Rodeo Burger (topped w/ cheese, pulled pork, onion ring & BBQ sauce), quesadillas and three varieties of Fox Den Cold Brew.
We are also excited to debut a new ice cream flavor this season, BOOMER’S COOKIE CRUNCH by Eder’s Ice Cream! The flavor features blue vanilla ice cream with crushed Oreo’s, Grahm Crackers & Marshmallow Swirl and is served in a traditional cone, waffle cone or souvenir helmet.
GUNZEY’S AT THE GAME returns with their famous sausage, cheesesteaks, brisket and new expanded varieties of their mac & cheese bowls.
For beer lovers, Cutters Original Lumberjacked Cream Ale, brewed by Bullfrog Brewery, returns and will now be available in special limited-edition cans as well as on draft.
Annual Cutters 5K Race Set for June 28
The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with Hope Enterprises, will be holding the Annual Cutters 5K on Saturday, June 28 at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m. with registration open at 8 a.m. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the final sprint around the field on the stadium’s warning track. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to take part in the event. All proceeds from this year’s event benefit the Hope Foundation. Registration is $25 per person. Online registration is available at FalconRaceTiming.com (click on REGISTRATION). Entry forms and more information can be found by visiting crosscutters.com or the Crosscutters offices at Journey Bank Ballpark.
Beware of Third-Party Ticket Sellers
Be sure you are buying tickets DIRECTLY from the Williamsport Crosscutters. There are literally dozens of resale sites online that try to make you think you are actually buying from the Cutters when you are not. If you purchase your tickets through a third-party resale site, you will not only pay more money for tickets than you have to, but we may be unable to assist you with ticket issues on the night of the game. Always purchase your tickets directly from Crosscutters.com, in-person at our box office, or call us at (570)326-3389 for the guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind!
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, June 13 vs. Trenton Thunder – 6:35 p.m.
• Cutters Championship T-shirt Giveaway. Presented by Fischer Insurance Agency. The first 1,000 fans get a T-shirt commemorating the Cutters 2024 MLB Draft League Championship.
• Potato Capers Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Tonight, we rebrand as the Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987.
• Muncy-Hughesville Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Muncy-Hughesville area at; Bigfoot Subs, Cracker Barrel, Fort Muncy Garden Center, Freezer Auto Parts, Mark’s Outfitters, Murray Power Sports & Penn Hills Flooring.
• Sullivan County Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Sullivan County area at; Dushore Pharmacy, Fish Real Estate-Eagles Mere, & Sullivan County R.E.C.
Saturday, June 14 vs. Trenton Thunder – 6:35 p.m.
• Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Coors Light & WZXR along with the Quality Inn & ZY Pyrotechnics.
Sunday, June 15 vs. Trenton Thunder – 4:05 p.m.
• Baseball Bingo. 10 fans will win a new Shop Vac. Free to play for all adults 18+.
• Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Giant. After the game, all kids 12 and under get to run the bases.
Tuesday, June 17 vs. Frederick Keys – 6:35 p.m.
• Championship Photo Giveaway. Presented by Bayard Printing Group, Concepts Design Group & Bill 95. First 1,000 fans.
• $2 Tuesday. Enjoy $2 hot dogs, peanuts, bottled water & more all night long.
• BOGO Ticket Tuesday. Presented by GIANT. Show your GIANT card – OR your digital card in the GIANT app at the box office for buy one get one free Stadium Reserved tickets.
Wednesday, June 18 vs. Frederick Keys – 6:35 p.m.
• Phillie Phanatic Appearance. Presented by Eat & Run Restaurant & Catering, FastBridge Fiber, Susquehanna Trailways & WILQ.