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Seferina, Thompson Star, But Spikes Fall to Scrappers, 5-0

August 12, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - New York-Penn League All-Star Darren Seferina and Nick Thompson each collected three hits for the State College Spikes, but the Mahoning Valley Scrappers shut out the Spikes to pick up a 5-0 win on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Seferina, who on Saturday was named to the NYPL All-Star Game at second base for the South squad, reached base in each of his last three at-bats, including a base hit in the seventh on which he hustled to extend it to a double. Thompson doubled in the fourth inning and produced a hit in each of his first three at-bats. However, the Spikes (33-25), who had eight hits total, left at least one man on base in every inning and 11 in total during the game.

Mahoning Valley (25-32) used two-out production to get on the board in the fourth inning on an RBI single from David Armendariz and added another run in the fifth with another two-out single from Bradley Zimmer. The Scrappers then added two runs on Yonathan Mendoza's two-out single following an error in the sixth, and scored their final run in the ninth, again with two outs, on Zimmer's double to center field.

Will Anderson (5-2), who is headed to the NYPL All-Star Game as well, saw his streak of consecutive wins end at five as he took his first loss since June 18. Anderson allowed four runs, two of them earned, on seven hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander also struck out seven, his highest single-game total since setting the Spikes record with 10 on June 29 against Williamsport.

Scrappers reliever David Speer (1-0) got the win after giving up five hits and striking out four batters over four innings of work. Speer took over for starter Julian Merryweather in the fourth after Merryweather had allowed two hits and recorded two strikeouts.

Zimmer put together a three-hit game for Mahoning Valley, while Mendoza and Steven Patterson each produced two hits for the Scrappers.

Despite the loss, the Spikes' sixth in a row, State College stayed at the top of the NYPL Pinckney Division with a six-game lead over Auburn. The Spikes' magic number to clinch a division crown is still 14.

Wednesday, the Spikes and Scrappers meet in the second game of a three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The 7:05 p.m. matchup will pit State College left-hander Dewin Perez (4-1) against Mahoning Valley left-hander Sean Brady (2-3), who has already faced the Spikes twice this season. Brady has a 0.90 ERA in 10 innings against State College.

The first 1,000 fans through the gates when they open to the general public at 6:00 p.m. will receive a Spikes Jersey Pillow, presented by Northwest Savings Bank. Plus, fans can also enjoy the value of another Half-Price Wednesday at the ballpark, presented by BIG Froggy 101. Outfield Bleacher seats will be available for just $3 apiece, and fans can purchase half-price 16-oz. select domestic draft beers from 6-8 p.m. Medium sodas will also be available at half-price all evening long.

It's also Bellefonte Community Night, presented by Swartz Fire & Safety, and Ike's Kids Zone in left field will be FREE all evening long thanks to Senator Jake Corman. Before the game, fans can enjoy an acoustic performance from Sgt. Bob on a Chick-Fil-A Spikes Student All-Stars Night.

In addition, it's a Pajama Party at the ballpark, and fans presenting their Northwest Savings Bank credit or debit cart will receive a $3 ticket discount for Wednesday's game.

Plus, college students across Central PA can enjoy even more value on a College Student 3-2-1 Night. The special offers any college student presenting a valid student ID at ticket and concessions windows the following special offers:

- $3 Outfield Bleacher seats or $3 off seat in any other ballpark section

- $2 medium sodas all game

- $1 hot dogs all game

The homestand concludes on Thursday night with $1 Beer Night, presented by 93.7 THE BUS, to go with the Confer's Jewelers Diamond Dash and post-game FIREWORKS, presented by Circulatory Centers and MAJIC 99 after the Spikes' 7:05 p.m. matchup against the Scrappers.

Tickets for Wednesday's and Thursday's games, as well as each of the eight remaining home games on the Spikes' 2014 regular season slate, 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 Wednesday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, at 6:35 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 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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