NOTEBOOK | Scrappers vs. Muckdogs

Team leader: First baseman Andy Lytle provided three of the Scrappers' seven hits, including a first-inning double. All of Lytle's hits came against Muckdogs starter Andrew Cruise, who baffled Lytle's teammates with offspeed pitches. "They've been pounding me inside the last couple of days so I [was] trying to adjust my swing," Lytle said. "Typically, I'm looking to the middle of the field but if they change it up, you have to adjust." Scrappers manager Rouglas Odor said Lytle has done well in his second season here despite playing several positions. "It's tough to play first, short, second. He has been [designated hitter] and he has been consistent throughout the whole year."Pitcher of the week: Scrappers right-hander Erik Stiller was named the New York-Penn League's pitcher of the week for Aug. 14-20. A Princeton graduate, Stiller received the honor during the All-Star Game-shortened week for allowing just one hit over six innings Aug. 18 against the Yankees at Staten Island. The Yankees won the game, 1-0, in the 10th inning. Stiller (2-2, 3.41 ERA) struck out four and walked none. Teammate Luis Valdez won the July 9-15 honor.On deck: The Jamestown Jammers will make their final appearance at Eastwood Field today through Thursday for 7:05 p.m. games. David Huff (0-1, 12.27), the Indians' top draft pick in the June draft, will pitch tonight. The former UCLA pitcher has made two starts since signing in July. His last start came at Staten Island where he allowed four runs in two innings. Tonight's promotion is '60s Night while Wednesday's game will recall the '70s and include wine tasting.Winding down: The Scrappers' remaining 17 regular season games are all against Pinckney Division opponents. The Scrappers are 17-14 against Batavia, Jamestown, State College, Williamsport and Auburn. Against Batavia, the Scrappers are 6-2.Tossed: Muckdogs shortstop Zach Penprase was ejected by home plate umpire Jason Cooksey in the eighth inning after his two-strike bunt attempt went foul. Penprase's verbal response prompted the hook.
Team leader: First baseman Andy Lytle provided three of the Scrappers' seven hits, including a first-inning double. All of Lytle's hits came against Muckdogs starter Andrew Cruise, who baffled Lytle's teammates with offspeed pitches. "They've been pounding me inside the last couple of days so I [was] trying to adjust my swing," Lytle said. "Typically, I'm looking to the middle of the field but if they change it up, you have to adjust." Scrappers manager Rouglas Odor said Lytle has done well in his second season here despite playing several positions. "It's tough to play first, short, second. He has been [designated hitter] and he has been consistent throughout the whole year."Pitcher of the week: Scrappers right-hander Erik Stiller was named the New York-Penn League's pitcher of the week for Aug. 14-20. A Princeton graduate, Stiller received the honor during the All-Star Game-shortened week for allowing just one hit over six innings Aug. 18 against the Yankees at Staten Island. The Yankees won the game, 1-0, in the 10th inning. Stiller (2-2, 3.41 ERA) struck out four and walked none. Teammate Luis Valdez won the July 9-15 honor.On deck: The Jamestown Jammers will make their final appearance at Eastwood Field today through Thursday for 7:05 p.m. games. David Huff (0-1, 12.27), the Indians' top draft pick in the June draft, will pitch tonight. The former UCLA pitcher has made two starts since signing in July. His last start came at Staten Island where he allowed four runs in two innings. Tonight's promotion is '60s Night while Wednesday's game will recall the '70s and include wine tasting.Winding down: The Scrappers' remaining 17 regular season games are all against Pinckney Division opponents. The Scrappers are 17-14 against Batavia, Jamestown, State College, Williamsport and Auburn. Against Batavia, the Scrappers are 6-2.Tossed: Muckdogs shortstop Zach Penprase was ejected by home plate umpire Jason Cooksey in the eighth inning after his two-strike bunt attempt went foul. Penprase's verbal response prompted the hook.