Series Preview: State College vs. Jamestown
June 20, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Jamestown Jammers News Release
JAMESTOWN,NY - After three tough losses on the road against the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Jamestown Jammers will return to Diethrick Park tonight, as they take on the State College Spikes in a two game series. Tonight, the Jammers will team up with WCA Hospital for the second straight year for "Pink the Park," which will help raise awareness for local breast cancer care. The Jammers encourage all fans to wear pink to the ballpark if possible. Tomorrow night, the first 500 fans through the gates will receive a cowbell courtesy of eaglezip.com.
Probable Pitchers
Friday June 20th: RHP Daniel Poncedeleon (State College, 0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Eppler (Jamestown, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Daniel Poncedeleon:
This past season for Embry-Riddle University, Poncedeleon made 14 appearances, threw 95 2/3 innings, had a 9-2 record, a 1.60 ERA, and struck out 103 batters. He was a 9th round pick in the 2014 Draft, and has yet to make an appearance for the Spikes this season.
Tyler Eppler: In his first start of the year for the Jammers (June 15th), Eppler threw three hitless innings, and struck out 2. He was a 6th round pick in the 2014 Draft out of Sam Houston State. This past season for Sam Houston State, Eppler made 16 appearances, threw 109 2/3 innings, had a 9-6 record, a 3.20 ERA, and struck out 67 batters.
Saturday June 21st: RHP Cody Schumacher (State College, 0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Alex McRae (Jamestown, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Cody Schumacher: Was a 36th round pick in the 2014 Draft out of Missouri State University. Has yet to make an appearance for the Spikes this season.
Alex McRae: In his first start of the season for the Jammers (June 16th), McRae tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings, gave up two hits, and struck out three. He was a 10th round pick in this year's draft out of Jacksonville University.
Players to Watch: State College
Rowan Wick (Outfielder): In 7 games this season, Rowan is hitting .417, has 10 hits (half of those ten hits have been home runs), and has 9 RBIs.
Robelys Reyes (Infielder): In 5 games so far this season, Reyes is hitting .360, has 9 hits, and 4 RBIs.
Players to Watch: Jamestown
Taylor Gushue (Catcher): In 7 games this season, Gushue has crushed 4 home runs, has 11 RBIs, and is hitting .300.
Carl Anderson (Outfielder): Anderson has played in 7 games, is hitting .355, and has 11 hits.
Chase Simpson (Infielder): In last night's 4-2 loss to Williamsport, Simpson went 3-for-4, with an RBI double.
Connor Joe (Outfielder): The 39th overall pick in the 2014 Draft should make his debut at some point this weekend for the Jammers.
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