NYPL State College Spikes

Edman Homers, But Spikes Fall to Crosscutters, 5-1

Published on July 30, 2016 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Tommy Edman smashed his fourth home run of the season, but a four-run first inning from the Williamsport Crosscutters enabled them to take a 5-1 decision over the State College Spikes on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Despite the loss, State College (27-14) still held on to the best record in the New York-Penn League, with a two-game lead on Williamsport (25-16) in the Pinckney Division.

Edman's blast off Williamsport starter Cole Irvin (2-1) led off the bottom of the first inning. The long ball got back a run for the Spikes after the Crosscutters' fast start.

David Martinelli plated the game's first run for Williamsport with a single. Four batters later, Luke Maglich then brought in three runs with a bases-loaded triple.

The Crosscutters then added a run in the third when an error after a Luke Williams single brought in Brett Barbier.

Spikes starter Bryan Dobzanski (3-4) took the loss after yielding all five Williamsport runs, four of them earned, on seven hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings. Dobzanski also struck out five batters in the effort.

Andy Young produced two hits, including a double, and added a walk and a stolen base for State College.

Williamsport leadoff hitter Mark Laird collected four hits on the night.

Irvin earned the win after yielding one run on three total hits and a walk over five innings of work. The southpaw also recorded five strikeouts.

The crowd at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park also included 156 dogs for the second Bark in the Park Night of the season, presented by Metzger Animal Hospital, NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC and the Centre Daily Times.

The Spikes now welcome a new opponent to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Sunday, as the West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates) come to town for the opener of a three-game series. Game time is set for 6:05 p.m.

State College will send left-hander Dewin Perez (2-2) to the mound, while West Virginia will go with right-hander James Marvel (3-4).

Fans can help raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer on Paint the Park Pink Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health.

The Spikes will take the field in special Pink Cheetah Jerseys, symbolizing the speed at which we hope to find a cure and eradicate breast cancer from our lives. The jerseys will then go up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center through The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center.

In addition, the first 1,000 fans on Sunday when gates open to the public at 5 p.m. will receive a Pink Hat Giveaway, and fans can enjoy another fantastic FIREWORKS show after the game.

It's also a Kids Day at the ballpark, presented by First National Bank, as Kids Eat and Play Free thanks to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. All kids 12 and under will receive a voucher good for a free hot dog, chips and small soda, as well as a one-time free play pass to Ike's Kids Zone.

Fans can also participate in a Pre-Game Catch on the Field from 5:00-5:30, and kids can run the bases after the game thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

The month of August then starts with a 7:05 p.m. game on Monday Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ, followed by Super Splash Day on a $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5, with a special noon start.

Tickets for the three games left on the Spikes' homestand, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes' 2016 home schedule, are currently on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Sunday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health, at 5:35 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 the club's flagship radio home, Newsradio 1390 WRSC, as well as the TuneIn Radio app.

Spikes fans can also catch home games in 2016 even when outside Central PA thanks to the new partnership with MiLB.TV to stream all games online to paid subscribers of the service. MiLB.TV offers fans the chance to follow the game's future stars across Minor League Baseball, with more than 5,000 games streamed live, including affiliates of all 30 MLB teams, and complete game archives available on demand. Fans can subscribe to MiLB.TV for the whole season at the new lower price of $29.99, or subscribe monthly at $12.99 a month.

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