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 – gciprian@centredaily.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Two realities might prevent serious playoff talk from extending into September.
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Spikes’ Justin Byler receives the ball as Brooklyn’s Luis Rivera slides back into first during the Brooklyn at Spikes game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. CDT/Michelle Bixby
The State College Spikes are 0-23 when trailing after six innings. Their record is 7-16 against non-Pinckney Division opponents.
Both numbers almost looked better today.
The offense went from unproductive to frantic during the ninth inning of Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Brooklyn at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
via Spikes’ comeback falls short | 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.
Number one walk-up crowd in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park history on hand among 5,504
STATE COLLEGE, PA – A near-capacity crowd of 5,504 fans filled Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Thursday night, including the largest walk-up crowd in ballpark history, to see the State College Spikes rebound from a 10-1 loss to take a 10-2 win from the Oneonta Tigers and split a doubleheader.
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 Tom Copain
State College Spikes pitchers Jason Erickson and Ricardo Paulino Friday turned in two of their better performances of the season.
The two pitchers combined for a six-hitter and allowed no earned runs in the Spikes’ 3-2 victory against the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Erickson (2-1) went five strong innings as the starter, allowing just three hits while striking out six Renegades (24-25). Paulino pitched the final four innings, allowing two unearned runs on three hits while striking out four batters for his first save of the year.
via Pitchers lead Spikes past Renegades – The Daily Collegian Online .
FISHKILL, N.Y. — The State College Spikes put three runs across during the first six innings Friday.
Jason Erickson made those runs look even bigger.
The slender right-hander threw six shutout innings and State College held on for a 3-2 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades before 5,162 fans in Dutchess Stadium.
via Pitching again key for Spikes | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.
The Game: The Hudson Valley Renegades lost their fourth game in a row and fell one game below .500 with a 3-2 loss to the State College Spikes on Friday night at Dutchess Stadium. State College scored first in the second inning. David Rubinstein led off the inning with a single to left. Pat Irvine followed with an RBI double to score Rubinstein and give the Spikes a 1-0 lead.
via RaysProspects.com: Hudson Valley Renegades lose to State College Spike 3-2.
