EASTWOOD — After struggling to find offense early in the season, the Williamsport Crosscutters erupted for nine runs on ten hits as they shut out Mahoning Valley in the series opener on Tuesday night at Eastwood.

Montoursville native and UConn product Maddix Dalena led the offense by going 2 for 2 with his second home run of the season, a 373-foot two-run blast, and had two walks. Chris Stanfield, who was 2 for 4 with two doubles, along with defending Player of the Week Addison Smith, who was 1 for 5 with a double, both had two RBIs as well.

Williamsport also continued to be aggressive on the base paths, recording nine stolen bases in the contest. Making his debut and swiping two bags was Loyalsock native and Liberty standout NicK Barone. He was joined by three bases stolen by Kelly Robertson, two by Kyle Schulman and one each by Brody Acres and Stanfield.

David Horn Jr. got the start and made the most of his time on the mound, working four innings allowing just three hits while striking out five. Colton Kennedy worked the next two innings of no-hit baseball, striking out three en route to his second win of the season. Jackson Nash worked two innings, allowing one hit while striking out five.

Myles Meyer closed it out for the Crosscutters, working around two walks in a non-save situation.

Williamsport and Mahoning Valley meet again on Wednesday in the middle game of this three-game series.