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Blackford, Aviles Take MLB Draft League Homer Lead, Spikes Fall to Keys, 10-7

August 13, 2023 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
State College Spikes News Release


FREDERICK, Md. - Braedon BlackfordandLuis Avileseach smashed their fifth home run of the Major League Baseball Draft League's second half to go to the top of the loop's homer leaderboard, though the State College Spikes fell to the Frederick Keys in a 10-7 slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium.

The Spikes (15-16 2ndHalf) trailed 5-0 after two innings but had closed the deficit to 5-3 when Blackford came to the plate in the fourth inning. The Purdue Fort Wayne product sent a 3-2 pitch from Frederick (13-14 2ndHalf) relieverMason Philley404 feet off the pitch timer in center field for a solo shot.

Two innings later, the Spikes led 6-5 before Aviles stepped in and cranked the first pitch he saw fromKyle Greenler(1-2) off the left field videoboard, 40 feet above the ground, for a 432-foot solo shot of his own. In a twist, all five of Aviles's home runs this season have been solo homers.

State College's comeback was also aided by a two-run double in third and an RBI single in the fourth fromZac Vooletich,as well asBrennen Dorighi's run-scoring fielder's choice in the third andCarlos Contreras's RBI groundout in the fourth.

However, Frederick also had some punch asTaylor Smithhit his third home run of the year with a three-run shot in the first, and then added more in the eighth. With the score 7-6 in the Spikes' favor,Logan Thomasonwas hit by a pitch andJohnny Kampessingled up the middle to set the table forCameron Butler, who launched a three-run homer to left field to put the Keys back in front, 9-7.

Smith then contributed an RBI single after a Spikes error to cap the scoring.

Patrick Kudelka(2-3) took the loss after yielding four runs, three of them earned, on four hits and a hit batsman while striking out one batter over one inning.

Greenler picked up the win, allowing two hits, including Aviles's homer, while striking out one over three innings of one-run ball.Kyle Salley(3) allowed a walk and a single but pitched a scoreless ninth for the save.

After an off day on Monday, the Spikes will embark on another road series as they visit the Trenton Thunder on Tuesday to start a three-game set consisting of a trio of 7:00 p.m. matchups. Pitching for the series has not yet been determined.

Following the three games at Trenton, the Spikes will come back home on Friday, August 18 to start a weekend series against West Virginia. Highlights of the huge weekend includeBuccoMania Nighton Friday the 18thin partnership with the Spikes'MLB Community Ally Programpartners, thePittsburgh Pirates, featuring appearances from thePirate Parrot, thePittsburgh Pierogiesand theBucco Brigade, aLaVar Leap 25thAnniversary Bobblehead Giveawaypresented bySt1x C1tyfor the first 1,000 fans and aFIREWORKS From the Fieldshow presented byCollege Townshipon Saturday the 19th, and a specialJosiah Viera Jersey-off-the-Back Auctionpresented byPSECUto benefitChildrens Miracle Network at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospitalon Sunday the 20th.

Tickets for the last 10 games remaining on 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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. until 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.

In addition,you can make your plans to be at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park this Labor Day weekend as the ballpark will hostHappy Valley Music Fest, produced byChautauqua Region Music Alliance, on Sunday, September 3.The Dirty Dozen Brass Bandwill headline the lineup for the return of this community concert event, with more acts to be announced in the coming days.

All tickets for theHappy Valley Music FestatMedlar Field at Lubrano Parkwill be in digital form and are now on sale at StateCollegeSpikes.com. The stage forHappy Valley Music Festwill be on the field, with general admission digital tickets available for $20 with access to the field as well as seats in the main seating bowl.

The full slate of concessions will be available at the ballpark for fans throughout the event.

Parking is available in the Porter North, Jordan East, and Stadium West parking lots. Parking can be purchased in advance until Saturday, September 2 at 11:59 p.m. for $5.50 athttps://psu.parkmobile.io/medlar-field-lubrano-park. Day of parking will be available for $10 at the above link, and atParkMobileZone 95112. Penn State parking permits are valid in the commuter lots at no additional charge.

Catch all the action of the Spikes' game on Tuesday 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 Trenton Thunder Ballpark starting at approximately 6:45 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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