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Freeman Homers Twice, But Spikes Downed By Scrappers, 10-3

July 22, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Wes Freeman became the sixth State College Spikes to smash two home runs in a single game with a pair of solo bombs, but the Spikes fell to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 10-3, on Friday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Freeman became the sixth Spikes (10-25) player in as many years to have a pair of homers in the same game, joining Matt Curry, Kyle Morgan, Andy Vasquez, Justin Byler and Mark Hamilton. The slugging right fielder sent his first long ball over the left-center field wall in the fifth inning, then followed with another solo shot that traveled far over the left field wall to lead off the ninth inning.

The Spikes also took the field in uniforms based on the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of that World Championship team, with the jerseys auctioned off during the game to benefit the State College and Bellefonte Little Leagues. A total of $2,500 was raised to benefit both leagues equally.

Mahoning Valley (20-15) took an early lead against State College starter Stetson Allie (0-1), though, and did not let up the rest of the way. The Scrappers scored in each of the first three innings, notching three runs in both the second and third innings against Allie and reliever Orlando Castro. Two more runs in the fifth and a final marker in the eighth complete the Mahoning Valley scoring.

State College was able to pick up its first run in the second inning, when Alex Dickerson led off with a triple and scored on Justin Bencsko's grounder to second.

Samuel Gonzalez singled in the fourth inning, then doubled in the eighth, to extend his home hitting streak to 12 games, the longest in Spikes history.

Allie was tagged with his first professional loss after allowing four runs on three hits and a pair of walks. The right-hander also hit three batters in the game and struck out one.

Mason Radeke (2-0) picked up his second professional win, with both of them coming against the Spikes. Radeke yielded two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two and allowing the first of Freeman's two home runs.

Saturday, the Spikes start a three-game series against the Brooklyn Cylcones (New York Mets) with a 7:05 p.m. matchup. State College will send right-hander Ryan Hafner (1-1) to the hill, while Brooklyn will respond with right-hander Marcos Camarena (1-3) on the mound. Pitching coach Frank Viola and manager Rich Donnelly will appear at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park as members of the Cyclones coaching staff as well.

Fans can go back in time with the Spikes as the first 1,000 fans of all ages receive a ‘70s-Style Spikes Cap, presented by the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau. Plus, every fan is a winner on Scratch n' Win Saturday, presented by Auntie Anne's. Kids 12 and under can also have a jam-packed day at the park, starting with the Youth Baseball Clinic from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., presented by Penn State Hershey Bone & Joint Institute - State College. Young ballplayers can learn from the pros at the clinic, with registration from 9-10:30 a.m., and admission is free with a ticket to Saturday's game. After the game, kids can run the bases thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Businesses, church groups, sports teams or any other group of 20 or more people can also take advantage of the "20 for $200 Special." The "20 for $200 Special" offers a Field Box ticket, hot dog and small soda to each member of the group for just $10 per person. Plus, when your group reserves this special package, the group can designate one person to throw out a pre-game ceremonial first pitch from the mound and the group will be announced on the video board during the game.

Half-Season Tickets are now also available for as low as $110 per seat. Fans can treat family, friends, clients, and employees to exclusive seats for all Spikes home games starting July 30. Half-Season Ticket holders will also receive all the same benefits and experiences of a Full-Season Ticket Holder for the remainder of the season.

Tickets for Saturday's game, as well as every Spikes regular season home game, 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 Saturday via the Spikes Radio Network at 6:35 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from the concourse at 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.

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