MLBDL State College Spikes

Aviles Swats First Homer of Year, Spikes Fall to Black Bears, 5-2

Published on July 12, 2023 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
State College Spikes News Release


GRANVILLE, W. Va.-Luis Avileshit his first home run of the season, but the State College Spikes fell to the West Virginia Black Bears, 5-2, on Wednesday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.

Aviles's solo shot, a 394-footer to the Spikes (2-2 2ndHalf) bullpen in left field off West Virginia (4-0 2ndHalf) starterMark Faello(1-0 2ndHalf), tied the game in the second inning. It was the catcher's third as a Spike after he clubbed two in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft League season.

Ryan Guardinoknocked in the other Spikes run in the fifth with a line drive single to center for his fourth RBI of the season.

West Virginia, managed by former SpikeDavid Carpenter, took the lead on a wild pitch in the first, then used the combination of an error and aBen McClainRBI groundout to take the lead in the third. The Black Bears capped the scoring withTyler Dellerman's two-run signgle to left in the sixth.

Spikes starterJonah Jenkins(0-1 2ndHalf) took the loss after allowing three runs, two of them earned, on two hits, three walks and a hit batsman over four innings. Jenkins struck out four batters in the effort.

RelieverTy Bucknerfinished the game for State College, needing just 14 pitches to get through two scoreless innings, striking out two batters along the way.

Faello went five innings and yielded two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters for the win.Brady Choban(1) allowed a walk, but no runs, while striking out two batters for the save.

Thursday, the Spikes take on the Black Bears in the finale of their three-game series, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. State College will send left-handerJacob Myer(0-0 2ndHalf) to the mound against West Virginia leftyWill Sandy(0-0 2ndHalf).

Following the series in West Virginia, the Spikes return home on Friday to begin a big three-game weekend set against the Frederick Keys, starting withStar Wars NightonComic-Con Nightat a4 for $44 Fridaypresented by93.7 3WZ.

Then on Saturday, the Spikes will welcome fans to theSean Clifford Retirement Partyat the 6:35 p.m. game. The fun will feature aSean Clifford Bobblehead Giveawayfor the first 1,000 fans, presented byLion Country Kia, as gates open at 5:30 p.m for the public, with early entrance forSpikes Season Ticket Holdersand groups at the game. Plus, an array of retirement gifts and activities for both Clifford and fans to share in will take place during the game.

In addition, fans will have the chance to purchase the exclusiveSean Clifford Limited Edition 1923 VIP Bobblehead Packagefor $75. The package includes a Limited Edition VIP bobblehead depicting Green Bay's newest quarterback in the style of the black and white 1923 team picture, complete with rocking chair, as well as aDiamond Club seat to the July 15 gameand entrance into anExclusive Pre-Game Meet & Greet and Autograph Sessionwith Clifford himself.

The VIP bobblehead is only available through this special package, available now at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Tickets for this weekend's series, as well as every game remaining on the second half of the Spikes' largest regular season home schedule in franchise history, are available now. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office in person from 9 a.m. until the end of the game Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. through the end of the game on Saturday and Sunday.

Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets, and view the full 2023 promotional schedule, by visitingStateCollegeSpikes.com.

More ticket packages, including Flex Books and an array of group and hospitality options for the 2023 season, are currently on sale by calling the Spikes at (814) 272-1711. Additional information on all club ticketing options, as well as team news and schedule info, can be viewed at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all the action of the Spikes' game on Thursday via theSpikes Radio Networkpresented byPenn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State AthleticswithJoe Putnamon the call. The broadcast starts withSpikes Live!presented byMount Nittany Health, on the air from Monongalia County Ballpark starting at approximately 6:15 p.m.

The game can be viewed worldwide on theMLB Draft Leaguestreaming platform atMLBDraftLeague.com/streaming, along with the "Listen Live" link onStateCollegeSpikes.comand theTuneIn Radioapp.

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