NYPL State College Spikes

Spikes' early surge helps in 6-1 win over Scrappers

Published on June 29, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes tied a team record with four runs in the first inning, and never looked back in a 6-1 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Monday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

David Rubinstein and Justin Byler drove in two runs apiece for State College (5-6). Each of the first six Spikes hitters reached base in the opening frame to help tie a team record set just two nights ago, when State College scored four runs in the first against the Auburn Doubledays. Butch Biela also fueled the Spikes' attack with a 2-for-4 performance.

Tyler Cox (2-1) went 5 2/3 innings, a season high for any Spikes' starter, in earning the win. Cox allowed only one run on six hits, walking two and striking out two to beat Mahoning Valley (7-4) for the second time in five nights.

Scrappers starter Ryan Anthony (0-2) took the loss after pitching only the first inning. Anthony allowed four runs on three hits and two walks in the defeat.

Tuesday night, the Spikes look for a series victory over the Scrappers as the two teams meet in the rubber match of their three-game set at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Jason Erickson (0-0) is slated to make his first professional start for State College against Mahoning Valley righty Clayton Cook (0-0).

Fans will be able to take advantage of the first Buck Bleacher Night of the year on Tuesday, with Outfield Bleacher seats available for just $1 apiece. It will also be the first Going Green Tuesday of the year, presented by WTAJ. The first 1,500 fans of all ages will receive a 2009 All-Star Reusable Grocery Bag, presented by P.J. Harrigan's.

The Spikes will also celebrate their female fan base with Ladies Night at the park, featuring ladies in all on-field contests, merchandise specials for ladies at Off the Rack Outfitters, and a special Spikes Bachelor Auction.

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