Scrappers Bats Silenced By Spikes Pitching

June 22, 2012 - New York-Penn League (NYPL) Mahoning Valley Scrappers

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers bats never got going on Friday night in State College, PA as they fell 4-0 to the State College Spikes. Three State College pitchers combined to throw a 5 hit shutout with 12 strikeouts. Robbie Aviles (0-1) made his first start of the season and pitched well but takes the loss.The Scrappers got off to a quick start when Jario Kelly lead off with a single and advanced to second base on a ground out by Tyler Naquin. Charlie Valerio followed with a single to leftfield. Kelly trying to score from second was thrown out at the plate on a perfect throw by Walker Gourley. That was the last time the Scrappers would threaten.Clay Holmes (1-0) went 5 innings to pick up his first win. He allowed 3 hits while walking only 1 and striking out 5. Tom Harlan and Emmanuel De Leon followed in relief allowing only 2 more singles while striking out another 7 hitters.

The Scrappers and Spikes will be back at it tomorrow night at 7:05 at Medlar Field at Labruno Park in State College. The Scrappers will return home on Monday June 25th. Come out the ballgame and cheer the Scrappers on to victory. Call the Scrappers box office at 330-505-0000 to get your tickets.

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