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Olson Leads Spikes' Shutout Effort in 5-0 Indepdendence Day Win over Scrappers

July 4, 2022 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
State College Spikes News Release


NILES, Ohio - Mason Olson scattered three hits over a season-long five innings to headline a quartet of State College Spikes pitchers who kept the Mahoning Valley Scrappers fireworks under wraps on the Fourth of July in a 5-0 win at Eastwood Field.

Olson (1-0), a left-hander out of the College of Southern Idaho who is committed to continue his collegiate career at BYU, has now posted a 0.41 ERA over 22 innings in six MLB Draft League starts for the best mark in the loop. The Spanish Fork, Utah native tossed a season-high 72 pitches and struck out four Mahoning Valley (13-15) batters to earn the win on Monday night.

Josh Mollerus followed Olson on the mound and allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one batter over two innings. Christian Wall and Tyler Hoffman then logged a hitless inning each, with Wall striking out one batter and Hoffman two, to finish effort.

Timely hitting keyed the Spikes' (11-16) offensive effort. Kevin Karstetter put State College on top in the fifth inning after delivering a two-out, two-run single with the bases loaded.

In the ninth, State College added a trio of runs. Jordan Williams led off with a single, then advanced on two wild pitches before scoring on a Scrappers error. Lukas Cook then followed in Karstetter's footsteps with another two-out, two-run single to finalize the score.

Williams reached base four times on the night with two hits, a walk, and a time hit by pitch. The left fielder also stole a base.

Mahoning Valley right-hander Duncan Davitt struck out nine batters over four innings in a starting role before giving way to reliever Karter Fitzpatrick (0-1), who took the loss after yielding two runs on four hits and two walks over two innings.

Tuesday, the Spikes and Scrappers meet for the middle game of their three-game set at Eastwood Field. Right-hander Jared Kengott (0-1) gets the ball for State College in the 7:05 p.m. matchup, while Mahoning Valley will turn to right-hander Devin Crawford (1-1).

The Spikes return home on Saturday, July 9 for the first NFT Classic. In a partnership that forges a new connection between baseball and the non-fungible token (NFT) space, the State College Spikes and Williamsport Crosscutters will each rebrand the game.

The Spikes will become the State College DiamondDawgs, adopting the identity of the DiamondDawgs NFT's created by former Spikes player and current St. Louis Cardinals minor league player Evan Mendoza, while the Crosscutters will become the Williamsport Bored Apes, representing the Bored Ape Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious NFT collections.

Each jersey worn by the players and coaches of the DiamondDawgs and Bored Apes will highlight a different NFT in their respective collections. In addition, the proceeds from T-shirts showcasing each NFT collection, as well as the Spikes' 50/50 drawing for the night, will go towards the Little League of Sarasota, Fla., which is Mendoza's hometown.

Plus, it's Autism Acceptance Night at the ballpark, with post-game FIREWORKS presented by the Central PA Autism Community. It's also Clearfield County Night with a FREE Geisinger Kids Zone! throughout the night.

In addition, Kids Run the Bases returns after the game, presented by Mount Nittany Health.

Tickets for the historic NFT Classic, as well as every game on the Spikes' biggest regular season home schedule in franchise history, are available now. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets, and view the full 2022 promotional schedule, at the only source for authentic Spikes tickets online by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

More ticket packages, including Flex Books and an array of group and hospitality options for the 2022 season, are currently on sale by calling the Spikes at (814) 272-1711. Additional information on all club ticketing options, as well as team news and schedule info, can be viewed at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Tuesday via the Spikes Radio Network presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics with Joe Putnam on the call. The broadcast starts withSpikes Live! presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Eastwood Field at 6:50 p.m.

The game can be viewed worldwide on the MLB Draft League streaming platform at MLBDraftLeague.com/streaming, along with the "Listen Live" link on StateCollegeSpikes.com and the TuneIn Radio app.

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