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The Williamsport Crosscutters used the long ball from the bats of James McCoy and Matthew Williams, but it wouldn't be enough as the Crosscutters fell to the State College Spikes 9-7 on Tuesday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
It was almost mirror nights for McCoy and Williams as both went 2 for 4 with two-run home runs, a hit by pitch and two runs scored. Williams also added a double. Sam DeCarlo also had a two-hit night by going 2 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Nick Barone added the final RBI for Williamsport on a 1 for 4 night. AJ Solomon accounted for the other Williamsport run scored.
Ryker Walton was charged with the loss, falling to 3-3 after just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on six hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Brandon Scott went 3 2/3 innings in his Crosscutters debut as the first out of the bullpen, allowing three runs on six hits with five walks and two strikeouts. PReston Drebes pitched a no-hit inning with two walks and two stirkeouts.
Brody Roe went the final 2/3 innings, allowing just a single and striking out one.
Williamsport and State College wrap up their short two-game series on Wednesday evening at 6:35 p.m.