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Rodriguez Strikes Out Nine, Spikes Top Crosscutters, 6-2

August 8, 2023 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Sebastian Rodriguezracked up a season-high nine strikeouts over five stellar innings on the mound,Zac Vooletichnotched three hits, and the State College Spikes defeated the Williamsport Crosscutters, 6-2, on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Rodriguez (1-0) earned his first win of the season after starring for the third straight start. The Point Park (Pa.) product yielded two runs, both unearned, on two hits and three walks. Rodriguez, a native of Cayey, Puerto Rico, lowered his earned run average to 1.07 over 25 1/3 innings for the Spikes (13-13 2ndHalf). Over his last three starts, the right-hander has now compiled 23 strikeouts in the span of 16 2/3 innings.

Vooletich, who started 0-for-10 at the plate for the Spikes, has now hit .421 (9-for-21) over his last six games. The Texas Tech product stole a pair of bases on Tuesday and collected his first extra-base hit in Happy Valley with a seventh-inning double.

State College took the lead in the first onBrennen Dorighi's two-out, two-run single to the left side, then added to their advantage onPayton Harden's RBI groundout in the fourth. After a Spikes error allowed two Williamsport (11-14 2ndHalf) runs to score in the fifth, Harden's one-out triple in the sixth, his first-three base hit as a Spike, was the catalyst for the biggest surge of the night.

Josh Leslieknocked in Harden with a single through a drawn-in infield one batter later, and after a wild pitch,Carlos Contrerassingled to the right side to bring in Leslie.Braedon Blackford's single to right-center then moved Contreras to third, with another wild pitch scoring the game's final run shortly thereafter.

Eric Waldichukdelivered two more scoreless innings on the mound for the Spikes in relief of Rodriguez, running his career-opening streak to six straight shutout frames. The righty from Willamette (Ore.) gave up two hits while striking out two batters.

Ty PohlmannandTy Bucknereach recorded a scoreless inning of their own to finish the game, with Pohlmann tallying two strikeouts and Buckner striking out the side in order.

Williamsport starterJohn Mikolaicyk(0-4) took the loss despite all three runs against him being marked as unearned. Mikolaicyk allowed five hits and five walks while striking out seven batters in the effort.

Wednesday, the Spikes and Crosscutters finish the Happy Valley portion of their three-game series with a 6:35 p.m. matchup at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Right-handerJonah Jenkins(1-2) will get the ball for State College to oppose Williamsport left-handerSalvatore Ferro(0-3).

Medlar Field at Lubrano Park will go to the dogs forBark in the Park IIIpresented by theCentre Daily Times. Fans can bring their favorite four-legged friend to the ballpark for a night of canine-centric fun. A full list ofBark in the Parkinformation is available online at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Plus, it's aWine Wednesdaypresented bySeven Mountains Wine CellarsandWOWY Radio. Fans of age can enjoy half-price wine andLeinenkugel's Summer Shandyfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for Wednesday's game as well as all 12 games remaining on the second half of the Spikes' largest 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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. until the end of the game on Saturday and Sunday.

Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets, and view the full 2023 promotional schedule, by visitingStateCollegeSpikes.com.

In addition,you can make your plans to be at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park this Labor Day weekend as the ballpark will hostHappy Valley Music Fest, produced byChautauqua Region Music Alliance, on Sunday, September 3.The Dirty Dozen Brass Bandwill headline the lineup for the return of this community concert event, with more acts to be announced in the coming days.

All tickets for theHappy Valley Music FestatMedlar Field at Lubrano Parkwill be in digital form and are now on sale at StateCollegeSpikes.com. The stage forHappy Valley Music Festwill be on the field, with general admission digital tickets available for $20 with access to the field as well as seats in the main seating bowl.

The full slate of concessions will be available at the ballpark for fans throughout the event.

Parking is available in the Porter North, Jordan East, and Stadium West parking lots. Parking can be purchased in advance until Saturday, September 2 at 11:59 p.m. for $5.50 athttps://psu.parkmobile.io/medlar-field-lubrano-park. Day of parking will be available for $10 at the above link, and atParkMobileZone 95112. Penn State parking permits are valid in the commuter lots at no additional charge.

Catch all the action of the Spikes' game on Wednesday via theSpikes Radio Networkpresented byPenn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State AthleticswithSteve JonesandJoe Putnamon the call. The broadcast starts withSpikes Live!presented byMount Nittany Health, on the air from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park starting at approximately 6:05 p.m.

The game can be viewed worldwide on theMLB Draft Leaguestreaming platform atMLBDraftLeague.com/streaming, along with the "Listen Live" link onStateCollegeSpikes.comand theTuneIn Radioapp.

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