By Tom Copain
Collegian Staff Writer
The State College Spikes scored seven runs and lost Monday night because they couldn’t hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning.
The Spikes had seven runs through the sixth inning Tuesday, and the ninth inning didn’t prove to be a problem. That’s because the State College pitching shutdown the Batavia Muckdogs (36-35) en route to a 7-0 Spikes win at Batavia.
via State College scores 7 in shutout victory – The Daily Collegian Online .
Guy Cipriano
UNIVERSITY PARK — State College Spikes pitcher Tyler Cox faced a brutal task during Sunday’s fifth inning against Williamsport.
The Crosscutters had a 2008 supplemental first-round draft pick at-bat, a hard-swinging designated hitter with two doubles on deck, one of the New York- Penn League’s top prospects in the hole, a runner on third and no outs.
Cox ensured Jiwan James never scored by striking out Zach Collier, Leandro Castro and Sebastian Valle.
But a failure to execute routine tasks resulted in a 5-3 loss before a Medlar Field at Lubrano Park-record 5,757 fans.
via Sloppy play costs Spikes | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.
Small ball gives Spikes huge lift
Guy Cipriano
UNIVERSTIY PARK — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies played three competitive and spirited games earlier this week.
For the CDT/Eric Smith
State College’s Elevys Gonzalez takes a swing against Williamsport starter Siulman Lebron on Friday. Hits were at a premium for both teams as the Spikes turned to small ball to nip the Crosscutters 5-2.
Their New York-Penn League affiliates could be headed toward a similar series.
After a 52-day break extended by a 1-hour, 35-minute rain delay, the SawBuck Series sabbatical ended with the State College Spikes defeating the Williamsport Crosscutters 5-2 Friday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
via Small ball gives Spikes huge lift | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.
Adams leads Muckdogs with two hits, two RBIs
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Not even another productive game from a former Centre County standout could slow the State College Spikes.
The Spikes belted 12 hits and received a strong start from Ricardo Paulino to rout Batavia 9-2 Saturday at Dwyer Stadium. The victory followed Friday’s 8-0 home victory against Brooklyn.
via Spikes’ offensive punch continues against Batavia | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.
Guy Cipriano – gciprian@centredaily.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Examining the workload of Oneonta starters represents the best way to describe Thursday’s two-game conundrum.
In the opener, Luis Sanz pitched the first complete game in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park’s professional history.
In the nightcap, Cory Hamilton recorded just one out, the shortest start in the ballpark’s four years.
So, yes, the State College Spikes’ night went from brutal to beautiful in a hurry.
via Spikes get revenge in nightcap | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.
August 13, 2009 – New York-Penn League (NYPL) State College Spikes
Thursday, August 13 – 7:05 p.m.
Oneonta Tigers – Detroit Tigers (27-22)
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State College Spikes – Pittsburgh Pirates (27-25)
Games #53/54 / Home Games #31/32
LHP Nelson Pereira (3-3, 5.23) vs. RHP Luis Sanz (3-2, 3.48),
RHP Jason Erickson (2-1, 2.68) vs. RHP Cory Hamilton (3-3, 2.10)
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-SPIKES WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE: Fresh off of back-to-back wins, the State College Spikes finish their three-game series with the Oneonta Tigers tonight at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Tonight’s doubleheader will be the third of the season for the Spikes, and their second at home. State College swept Mahoning Valley in two games on July 24, but split a twin bill at Jamestown six nights later. The Spikes are 4-6 all-time against the Tigers, with Oneonta taking all three meetings in 2008.
via State College Spikes Game Notes – OurSports Central – Independent and Minor League Sports News.
By Audrey Snyder
Collegian Staff Writer
Stepping up to the plate with two outs, Brock Holt just wanted to drive in a run.
But when the 1-0 pitch arrived, Holt sent it over the center field wall and helped lead the Spikes to what manager Gary Robinson said was the team’s biggest comeback of the season.
The shortstop’s two-run shot in the bottom of the sixth inning gave the Spikes their first lead of the game after the team trailed by as many as four runs and energized the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park crowd. The homer helped the State College Spikes (27-25) reestablish the momentum from the visiting Oneonta Tigers (27-22) and propelled the Spikes to a 9-4 victory.
via Holt’s heroics lead to victory – The Daily Collegian Online .
By Tom Copain
Collegian Staff Writer
Right before the bottom of the fifth inning started Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared over the loudspeakers.
It may not have directly motivated the Spikes’ offense, but something clicked in that inning. The Spikes scored four times in the bottom of the fifth to erase a four-run deficit and jumpstart a 9-4 comeback victory over the Oneonta Tigers.
via Four-run rally spikes comeback – The Daily Collegian Online .
