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Perez, Lankford Tie Records in Spikes' 8-0 Win over Muckdogs

July 18, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Juan Perez matched the State College Spikes' single-game strikeout record with 10 whiffs on the night, while Cole Lankford tied the club's single-game doubles records as the Spikes shut out the Batavia Muckdogs for an 8-0 win on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Perez (3-1) went a season-long seven innings, allowing just two hits and two walks in a dominant performance. The right-hander matched the franchise record set by Will Anderson on June 29 of last year against Williamsport and tied by Fernando Baez in a playoff game against Hudson Valley on September 5, 2014.

The Spikes' (14-13) strong pitching effort was bolstered by an equally powerful offensive display led by Lankford's trio of two-base hits. The Texas A&M product also collected five runs batted in, one shy of the team record, while becoming the fifth State College player with three doubles in a game, and the first since Walker Gourley on September 5, 2012 against Mahoning Valley.

Orlando Olivera also added some punch to the State College attack, notching his third consecutive multi-hit game and smashing his first home run for the club. Olivera led off the Spikes' half of the fourth inning with the long ball to left field, stopping the team's streak of ten consecutive games without hitting the ball out of the park.

Casey Grayson drove in the first State College run with an RBI single as part of the Spikes' three-run first. Jesse Jenner also contributed a run-scoring double in the fourth to the offensive output.

Jacob Evans finished the shutout for the Spikes as he allowed just one walk over two innings of work.

Batavia (8-19) starter Brett Lilek (0-2) took the loss after yielding five runs on seven hits while striking out three over 3 1/3 innings of work.

Former Spikes pitcher Ryan Hafner, who hurled for State College in 2011 and 2012, finished the game for the Muckdogs with a scoreless, one-hit eighth inning.

The Spikes and Muckdogs meet again on Sunday evening at 6:05 p.m. for the middle game of their three-game set at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. State College will send right-hander Landon Beck (1-2) to the mound, while Batavia will counter with right-hander Cody Poteet (0-1).

The Spikes will welcome Corey Feldman, the star of a string of 1980's movie blockbusters, to meet and greet fans at the game, thanks to Comcast Spotlight. Feldman is slated to throw out a first pitch, guest on Spikes Live! presented by Mount Nittany Health, and sign autographs. Plus, Corey and his Angels will perform a musical set after the game on the concourse.

Northwest will present a pair of big promotions as well. The first 1,000 fans of all ages through the gates when they open to the public at 5:00 p.m. will receive a full-size New York-Penn League Championship Flag. After the game, the skies will light up with another Sunday FIREWORKS show.

It's also Team Ream Day at the ballpark, as the Spikes and Team Ream join together to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Fans will be thrilled by a pre-game BMX demonstration as part of Team Ream Day in the Porter North parking lot.

The Sunday fun also includes Kids Day, presented by First National Bank, with a pre-game catch on the field and Kids Run the Bases after the game thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc. Kids 12 and under will also get a free hot dog, chips, soda and a one-time free play pass for Ike's Kids Zone thanks to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

Plus, it's Veteran Appreciation Day presented by SGT Bob and VFW Post 5825 - Pine Grove Mills.

Monday, the three-game set concludes with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Muckdogs on Buck Night, presented by95.3 FM 3WZ. Get into the park with $1 Outfield Bleacher tickets, then enjoy $1 hot dogs, $1 small sodas and $1 peanut boats all game long. Fans can soar on Superhero Night at the ballpark.

Tickets for Sunday and Monday, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes' 10th Season home schedule, 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 Sunday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group, 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, 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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