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Spikes Fall to IronBirds in 10 Innings, 5-4

August 1, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes built a 4-1 lead, but saw it go away as the Aberdeen IronBirds tied the game in the ninth inning and took a 5-4 win in 10 innings on Friday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Despite the loss, State College (32-16) maintained a nine-game lead in the New York-Penn League Pinckney Division, and the Spikes are just a game back of Hudson Valley for the best record in the NYPL.

State College scored three runs in the sixth inning to break open a 1-1 tie, with Jhohan Acevedo's single plating a pair. Brian O'Keefe then hustled home to score on Robelys Reyes's foulout sacrifice fly to third base to stake the Spikes to a three-run edge.

Aberdeen (17-30) responded with Austin Anderson's two-run double in the seventh inning to draw within 4-3. The IronBirds then tied the game back up in the ninth when Jay Gonzalez scored on an error.

In the tenth, Riley Palmer led off for Aberdeen with a walk, and scored on Jamill Moquete's triple to left-center field for the eventual game-winning run.

O'Keefe went 2-for-4 with a double to lead the Spikes offense. The State College catcher was also hit by his league-leading tenth pitch of the year. Reyes and Chase Raffield also produced multiple hits for the Spikes.

Kyle Grana (3-2) took the loss in relief for the Spikes after allowing two runs, but only one earned, over 1 1/3 innings across the ninth and tenth. Grana gave up one hit and walked four batters, one intentionally, but struck out three as well to bump his season total to 42. The Bellarmine product now holds the second-best total in that category in the entire NYPL.

IronBirds reliever Luc Rennie (1-1) earned the win with six innings of relief from the fourth onwards. Rennie gave up three runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batsman.

The loss was the Spikes' first of the season when leading after eight innings.

Saturday, the Spikes welcome the Hudson Valley Renegades (Tampa Bay Rays) to town for the opener of a big three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The 7:05 p.m. matchup could be a potential playoff preview, as both State College and Hudson Valley lead their respective divisions.

Right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon (1-2) gets the start for the Spikes, while the Renegades are slated to send right-hander Enderson Franco (4-1) to the hill.

Saturday, fans can bring their favorite four-legged friends to the park on for the second Barkin the Park Night this season, presented by Metzger Animal Hospital and NEWSRADIO 103. The night will include several dog-related promotions and activities throughout the evening, including dog-themed in-game entertainment and music before and during the game.

Dog owners are reminded to bring only one dog per person, and all dogs must be allowed on a leash. Also, dogs are not permitted in the general seating bowl (Diamond Club, Field Box or Bullpen Box sections) or the Left-Field Picnic Pavilion, but are allowed to be with their owners on the concourse and in the Outfield Bleacher seating section. For a complete list of Bark in the Park Night rules and policies, fans can log on to StateCollegeSpikes.com.

For a complete list of Bark in the Park Night rules and policies, fans can log on to StateCollegeSpikes.com.

It's also a Scratch n' Win Saturday, where every fan is a winner as each fan receives a scratch-off card with a great prize or discount on it. Also, one lucky fan has the chance to be a big winner at Saturday's Lion Country Kia Dice Roll. The contestant will roll three dice, and if they come up "K-I-A," that fan will win a new Kia car from Lion Country Kia.

Fans can also get involved with American Cancer Society Bark for Life during the night, and after the game, kids can run the bases thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

The homestand continues on Sunday, where fans can join the fight against breast cancer with the annual Paint the Park Pink Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health as the Spikes take on Hudson Valley at 6:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans of all ages through the gates when they open at 5:00 p.m. will receive a Pink Ribbon Drawstring Bag courtesy of Mount Nittany Health.

In addition, the Spikes will wear special Pink Ribbon Jerseys, which will then be up for bids during the game in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction benefiting The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center, with the winners receiving them on the field shortly after the final out of the night is made.

Fans can also enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS display, presented by Mount Nittany Health and WHVL-TV, to cap off the night.

The homestand finishes up on Monday, August 4, with the Spikes' 7:05 p.m. matchup against Hudson Valley on Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ. $1 Outfield Bleacher seats, $1 hot dogs, $1 small sodas and $1 peanuts will all be available for fans. Plus, it's Princess Night at the park as well as Daddy-Daughter Date Night featuring a post-game dance.

Tickets for each of the three games left on the current homestand, as well as every Spikes home game on the 2014 slate, are currently on sale through the Spikes Box Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also buy and print single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Saturday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, at 6:35 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes' radio broadcast can also be heard worldwide through the "Listen Live" link on StateCollegeSpikes.com, provided by 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

Spikes fans can also catch live coverage of Sunday's game against Hudson Valley on WHVL-TV beginning at 6 p.m. Steve Jones will have the call along with Jonathan Mayo of MiLB.com. Check out WHVL.com and find what channel WHVL is located at on your local cable system in Central PA.

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