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Figuera and Ynfante's Trifectas Not Enough, Spikes Fall to Black Bears, 4-3

June 21, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
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GRANVILLE, W.Va. - Edwin Figuera and Wadye Ynfante each delivered three-hit games at the plate for the State College Spikes, but a four-run sixth-inning surge from the West Virginia Black Bears was too much to overcome as the Spikes dropped a 4-3 decision on Thursday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.

Figuera went 3-for-5 with a double from the leadoff spot in the order, recording his sixth three-hit game in a Spikes (3-4) uniform and first of the season. Ynfante reached base four times with a double, a time hit by pitch, and a stolen base to produce his first three-hit game with State College.

The Spikes took the early lead in the game when Imeldo Diaz crossed the plate on a wild pitch in the third. State College added a run in the sixth when Nick Dunn led off the frame with a triple and scored on a passed ball.

West Virginia (3-4) then took advantage of some Spikes wildness in the sixth as Zac Susi and Melvin Jiminez each drew bases-loded walks to tie the game. The Black Bears took the advantage when two runs scored on Daniel Amaral's single to right field.

The Spikes drew within a run in the eighth when Lars Nootbaar was hit by a pitch and came around to score on Dunn's single and an error, but got no closer.

State College starter Winston Nicacio (0-1) took the loss after being charged with three runs on a total of four hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings. Nicacio struck out four batters in the effort.

Reliever Edgar Gonzalez, the sixth-round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals out of Fresno State in 2018, pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings and allowed three hits while recording one strikeout in his pro debut.

Black Bears starter Osvaldo Bido (1-1) picked up the win after yielding two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. Bido struck out four batters on the night.

Nicholas Economos (1) closed out the game with a 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn the save for West Virginia.

Friday, the Spikes and Black Bears meet for the middle game of their three-game set at Monongalia County Ballpark with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Angel Rondon (0-0), who threw seven scoreless innings for State College in his last outing, gets the ball for the Spikes. West Virginia will send right-hander Aaron Shortridge (0-0), the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2018 fourth-round draft choice out of Cal, to the mound.

Following the conclusion of the series in West Virginia on Saturday, the Spikes return home on Sunday to start a three-game series against the Batavia Muckdogs (Miami Marlins) with a 6:05 p.m. matchup at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Fans will be looking forward to seeing Tim "Wild Thang" Lepard and Team GhostRiders once again, as the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo comes back to State College for Sunday's game. The return of this unique act, featuring monkeys riding dogs herding sheep in an unforgettably entertaining experience, will thrill fans of all ages.

After the game, the skies will light up with a fantastic FIREWORKS show presented by Penn State Health, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics.

Plus, it's a Sunday Kids Day at the ballpark, presented by First National Bank, with a pre-game catch on the field from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. and the chance for kids to run the bases after the game. In addition, the first 250 kids 12 and under eat for free thanks to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, with a coupon for a free hot dog, chips and small soda.

The Spikes will then finish their series against Batavia with a Monday Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ, with a MillerCoors Happy Hour from 6-8 p.m., followed by a $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5, on a BB&T Books & Baseball Night.

Tickets for all three games Sunday through Tuesday, as well as the 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game presented by the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau and every game on the 2018 Spikes home schedule, are currently on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Ticket Office in person from 9 a.m to the end of the game on Wednesday. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Friday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics, at 6:50 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Monongalia County Ballpark. 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.

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