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Heredia Sparkles as Spikes Shut Down Crosscutters, 8-0

June 21, 2012 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Luis Heredia, the 17-year-old Pirates pitching prospect making his State College Spikes debut, led the way for a dominant effort with four scoreless innings of work, and the Spikes excelled in each phase of the game to earn an 8-0 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Heredia gave up leadoff walks in each of his first two innings, but recovered quickly and did not walk another batter while posting four strikeouts and allowing just one hit. The Mazatlan, Mexico native, who was rated by Baseball America as the fifth-best pitching prospect in the entire Pittsburgh Pirates system prior to the year, also elicited two inning-ending double plays.

The State College (2-2) relief corps backed up Heredia's efforts. Joan Montero (1-0), who picked up the win, followed Heredia with four strikeouts over two no-hit frames. Jordan Cooper allowed only one hit while striking out one over two innings, and Logan Pevny completed the shutout with a one-hit ninth and added the Spikes' tenth and final strikeout of the night.

Jordaneli Carvajal led a stellar offensive effort for State College by going 3-for-3 and drawing a pair of walks to reach base in every plate appearance. Carvajal also tripled twice to match a Spikes single-game record held by Elevys Gonzalez, Kirk Singer and Taylor Lewis, and added two runs batted in.

Barrett Barnes, the Pirates' supplemental first-round draft choice in 2012, broke through for not only his first professional hit, but a total of three in five at-bats to go with two runs batted in. D.J. Crumlich, who made his pro debut with the Spikes on Thursday, and Walker Gourley added multiple-hit games for the Spikes.

Williamsport (2-2) right-hander Jonathan Musser (0-1) started on the mound and took the loss. Musser allowed the Spikes' first three runs over two innings of work, yielding two hits and four walks while striking out one.

Crosscutters right fielder Brian Pointer was the only player to get a hit off of Heredia in his time on the mound, and went 2-for-4 in the game.

Friday, the Spikes start a three-game series with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Cleveland Indians). State College will have right-hander Clay Holmes (0-0) on the mound. Holmes, the Pirates' ninth-round pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, will be making his first appearance as a professional at any level. Holmes will be opposed by Mahoning Valley right-hander Robbie Aviles (0-0).

Fans can enjoy a jam-packed schedule of events, starting with Make-A-Wish Night, presented by AccuWeather.com, during the Spikes' 7:05 p.m. matchup against Mahoning Valley. The Spikes help fulfill the wishes of several Make-A-Wish families and recognize those who have contributed so much to making their dreams come true through Make-A-Wish of Greater PA and Southern WV.

The Spikes will also use special blue bats during the game, and those bats will be auctioned off on the concourse in a special Game-Used Bat Auction to benefit Make-A-Wish . Plus, WWE legend Jimmy Hart will be on hand for a one-hour public autograph session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the game. Proceeds raised during the night will help fulfill the fondest wishes of Centre County area children with life-threatening medical conditions.

It's also a 4 for $44 Friday, presented by Majic 99. Fans can purchase four Diamond Club seats, four hot dogs and four small sodas for just $44 (a $63 value). Plus, it's Kids Run the Bases night, presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc., and Bieber Fever Night at the ballpark.

Tickets for Thursday's game, as well as every Spikes regular season home game in 2012, 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 Thursday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, at 6:35 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from the concourse behind home plate 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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