NYPL State College Spikes

De Leon Delivers, But Spikes Fall to Scrappers, 3-1

Published on July 22, 2014 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Alex De Leon contributed a pair of hits, including his second professional triple, but the State College Spikes dropped a 3-1 decision to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

De Leon singled in the first inning and tripled to right-center field in the seventh. The State College (26-12) designated hitter also walked in the third inning, helping to extend the inning so Jake Stone could knock in Darren Seferina with the lone Spikes run.

Stone also extended his on-base streak to 19 games with the RBI single. The streak is just seven games behind Rowan Wick's Spikes-record string. Wick did not play in Tuesday's game.

Seferina reached base three times for State College with a single and two walks, and also stole a base. Chase Raffield and Jhohan Acevedo each doubled for the Spikes.

Trey Nielsen (3-1) started and took the loss for State College. The right-hander allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over four innings of work. Nielsen struck out four batters in the effort.

Mahoning Valley (16-22) scored its first two runs in the fourth inning, as Leo Castillo plated one run with his RBI single and then scored thanks to a pair of wild pitches.

The Scrappers added a run in the seventh on Greg Allen's run-scoring single. Allen went 3-for-5 on the night with a triple and two steals.

Castillo and Bradley Zimmer each contributed two hits for Mahoning Valley as well.

Scrappers reliever Edward Estrella (2-0) got the win after tossing two scoreless innings as the second pitcher on the mound. Estrella gave up a hit and two walks. Starter Cameron Hill allowed a run on five hits and three walks over four innings of work.

J.P. Feyereisen (1) pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save. The victory stretched the Scrappers' winning streak to five games.

State College left 12 runners on base in the contest. The loss marked the first time this year that the Spikes have suffered three consecutive defeats.

Wednesday, the Spikes and Scrappers meet at 7:05 p.m. to complete their two-game mini-series. State College will send right-hander Cody Schumacher (1-0) to the mound to face Mahoning Valley left-hander Sean Brady (2-1).

Fans can take advantage of the value of Half-Price Wednesday, presented by BIG Froggy 101. Get into the park with half-price Outfield Bleacher seats, then enjoy half-price 16-oz. select domestic draft beers from 6-8 p.m. and half-price medium sodas all game long. It's also an Acoustic Night with Sgt. Bob at the ballpark.

The homestand continues through Saturday, with the Auburn Doubledays (Washington Nationals) coming to town for a three-game series starting on Thursday night. $1 Beer Night returns to the ballpark on Thursday, presented by 93.7 THE BUS, as the Spikes take on Auburn at 7:05 p.m. Fans can purchase 12-oz. select domestic draft beers for just $1 apiece from 6-8 p.m. In addition, the first 1,000 fans of all ages will receive a Spikes Team Poster, presented by Fullington Bus Company.

Friday night, fans will be thrilled by Pyro Musical FIREWORKS, presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com after the 7:05 p.m. game. Plus, one lucky fan age 18 or over will win a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday thanks to VistiMyrtleBeach.com as well.

The homestand concludes with the return of "Duck Dynasty" Cast Member Mountain Man on Saturday, July 26, presented by Service Master by Holobinko & Merry Maids and BIG Froggy 101. "Mountain Man" will meet and greet fans and be part of the in-game entertainment at the Spikes' 7:05 p.m. game that night against Auburn.

Tickets for the four games remaining on the Spikes' 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 Wednesday 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.

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