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Spikes Fans to Enjoy Six Straight Nights of Fun July 8-13

July 8, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


(STATE COLLEGE, PA) - State College Spikes fans will have plenty of family fun to enjoy during a jam-packed six-game homestand starting Wednesday, July 8. The promotional slate is headlined by a wide array of activities, including a Myrtle Beach, SC vacation giveaway for one lucky fan, Military Appreciation Night, and a pair of FIREWORKS shows at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

The Connecticut Tigers (Detroit Tigers) and Tri-City ValleyCats (Houston Astros) will provide the opposition for three games apiece in the homestand, which runs through Monday, July 13. The trio of games against Tri-City will present a rematch of the New York-Penn League Championship Series matchup in each of the past two seasons.

The homestand begins with back-to-back fan favorites, starting with a Half-Price Wednesday, presented by BIG Froggy 101, when the Spikes face Connecticut at 7:05 p.m. That's followed by a $1 Beer Thursday, presented by 93.7 THE BUS, at the 7:05 p.m. game between the Spikes and Tigers. Fans can enjoy 12-oz. domestic draft beers from 6-8 p.m.

Friday, the series against Connecticut concludes with a 7:05 p.m. matchup. VisitMyrtleBeach.com presents all of the fun as one lucky fan 18 and up will win the chance to compete in the Myrtle Beach Relay for a vacation getaway to Myrtle Beach, SC, and the skies will light up after the game with a fantastic FIREWORKS show.

Tri-City then comes to town on Saturday for a 7:05 p.m. game on Military Appreciation Night, presented by Lion Country Kia and the Centre Daily Times. Lion Country Kia will also present a Spikes Camouflage Hat Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans when gates open to the public at 6 p.m., as well as a Game-Used Hat Auction to benefit PSU for Local Wounded Warriors featuring the Spikes' autographed patriotic hats worn on July 3.

Saturday is also the first chance for one lucky fan to play Plinko and be a big winner thanks to Lion Country Kia. Every Saturday, another brand new KIA will be on the line if a contestant can drop Plinko discs in the "K," "I" and "A" slots on the board in order.

Sunday, get the day started with the Spikes Youth Baseball Clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group. The clinic is free to kids 12 and under with a ticket to Sunday night's 6:05 p.m. game against the ValleyCats.

Plus, the first 1,000 fans through the gates when they open to the public at 5:00 p.m. will receive a Spikes Team Poster presented by Fullington Bus Company. Fans can then get their posters signed by the Spikes at the Team Autograph Session from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. Once the game concludes, Penn State Hershey Medical Group will present the second FIREWORKS show of the weekend.

The homestand concludes on Monday with the annual Super Splash Day game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park as Ike's Kids Zone turns into the Splash Zone for kids of all ages. First pitch between the Spikes and Tri-City will be at noon, and fans can enjoy the savings of Buck Day, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ.

Single-game tickets for all six nights, as well as every regular season home date through September 6, are currently on sale through the Spikes Box Office and online at State College Spikes.com. Fans can visit the Box Office in person weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or call (814) 272-1711. Fans purchasing online have the ability to print their tickets using a home computer and printer.

Groups of 20 or more can also purchase discounted tickets for any of the Spikes' remaining home dates. Additional benefits of booking a group for a Spikes home game include preferred seating and an exclusive early entrance. For more information, contact a Spikes group representative at (814) 272-1711, or log on to StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Plus, fans can take advantage of Spikes Suite Special from now through July 17. The special will allow groups to book a 20-person suite for any game in the 2015 season, subject to availability, with two complimentary Spikes Meal Deals already included, providing a $260 value. Spikes Meal Deals come in four varieties, with entrées and side dishes designed to provide suite guests with fantastic food options during the game. For more information on the Spikes Suite Special, fans can call (814) 272-1711 or e-mail suites@statecollegespikes.com.

Value Plans, McDonald's Flex Books and an array of other hospitality options are also currently available and can be reserved by calling (814) 272-1711. All Spikes ticket options can be viewed at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

A complete list of promotions for each of the games from July 8-13 is below.

Wednesday, July 8 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Connecticut

- Half-Price Wednesday presented by BIG Froggy 101

Thursday, July 9 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Connecticut

- $1 Beer Thursday presented by 93.7 THE BUS

- Live Music by StressBusters Entertainment

Friday, July 10 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Connecticut

- FIREWORKS Night & Myrtle Beach Trip Giveaway (One Lucky Fan, 18 and Over) presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com

- 4 for $44 Friday Northwest Family Value Ticket Package

- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Saturday, July 11 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Tri-City

- Military Appreciation Night presented by Lion Country Kia and the Centre Daily Times

- Spikes Camouflage Hat Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans, All Ages) and Game-Used Hat Auction to benefit PSU for Local Wounded Warriors presented by Lion Country Kia

- Scratch n' Win Saturday presented by P.J. Harrigan's

- Lion Country Kia Plinko

- Huntingdon County Night featuring FREE Kids Zone! presented by Friends of Jake Corman

- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Sunday, July 12 - 6:05 p.m. vs. Tri-City

- FIREWORKS Night & Youth Baseball Clinic (11:00 a.m., FREE with Game Ticket) presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group

- Team Poster Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans, All Ages) presented by Fullington Bus Company

- Pre-Game Team Autograph Session (5:00-5:30 p.m.)

- Kids Day presented by First National Bank

- Kids Eat & Play Free presented by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

- Pre-Game Catch on the Field (5:00-5:30 p.m.)

- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

- Veteran Appreciation Day presented by SGT Bob & VFW Post 5825 - Pine Grove Mills

Monday, July 13 - 12:00 p.m. vs. Tri-City

- Super Splash Day

- Buck Day presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ

- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

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