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Spikes' Bats Stifled in 5-0 Loss to Renegades

June 20, 2016 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Vincent Jackson broke the State College Spikes into the hit column in the seventh inning, but the Spikes could do no more damage in taking a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Hudson Valley Renegades on Monday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Jackson's single up the middle led off the seventh, but Jose Alonzo and Travis Ott (1-0) combined to hold State College (2-2) to just three baserunners on the night to give Hudson Valley (2-2) the win. Two walks, one drawn by Jeremy Martinez and another by Mick Fennell, were the only additional offense for the Spikes.

The Renegades took the lead on Joseph Astacio's bases-loaded, two-out, two-run single in the second. In the fifth, Hudson Valley tacked on three more runs. Kewby Meyer's sacrifice fly was followed by a double from Penn State product Jim Haley and a wild pitch to score a trio for the Renegades.

Haley and Astacio each produced three hits in the game. Angel Perez also doubled twice for the Renegades.

State College starter Ronnie Williams (0-1) took the loss. The 2014 second-round draft choice allowed all five Hudson Valley runs on eight hits and four hit batsmen. Williams struck out four in the effort.

Two Spikes making their first appearance of the season finished out the game. Lefty Bob Wheatley yielded three hits while striking out one over two scoreless innings. Righty Max Almonte completed the night with a pair of shutout frames in which he gave up two hits while striking out one batter.

Ott earned the win for the Renegades, finishing the game with five innings of one-hit ball. The southpaw also gave up one walk and struck out one. Alonzo issued a single walk over four innings.

The Spikes and Renegades will meet in the rubber match of their three-game series on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The 7:05 p.m. matchup will feature right-hander Bryan Dobzanski making his first start of the season for State College. Right-hander Spencer Moran will get the ball for Hudson Valley.

Fans can enjoy the debut of $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5. Fans at the series finale between the Spikes and Renegades can enjoy delicious and convenient Walking Tacos from the Salsa concession cart behind home plate for just $2 apiece all night long.

It's also the last time the Spikes will be home for a week, with another $2 Walking Taco Tuesday kicking off a six-game homestand from June 28 to July 3. The homestand also includes Bellies and Baseball Night, presented by Pregnancy Resource Clinic, on Tuesday, June 28. The fun continues with the debut of Half-Craft Wednesday presented by 93.7 The BUS with half-price craft beers from 6-8 p.m. on June 29, and then the first Bark in the Park Night of the year, presented by Metzger Animal Hospital and NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC, along with $1 Beer Thursday, presented by BIG Froggy 101 on Thursday, June 30.

Fullington Bus Company presents the action on Friday, July 1, when the first 1,000 fans will receive a Team Poster Giveaway, and all fans can participate in a Team Autograph Session with the players from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Then on Saturday, July 2, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Poster Giveaway, presented by Boyles Insurance, in preparation for the return of the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo on July 16.

The homestand then finishes with a bang on Sunday, July 3 as David "The Bullet" Smith, Jr. brings his record-breaking Human Cannonball act to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Best Line Powersports, home of the new Indian Motorcycle of State College, presents this one-of-a-kind event, with a post-game "Blast-Off." The night will also be capped off with the launch of a fantast FIREWORKS show, presented by the PA Lottery.

Game times will be 7:05 p.m. for all nights except Sunday, July 3, when it will be a 6:05 p.m. start.

Tickets to these games, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes' 2016 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 Tuesday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health, 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 the club's flagship radio home, Newsradio 1390 WRSC, as well as the TuneIn Radio app.

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