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Spikes Nearly Come Back, But Fall to Lake Monsters, 9-7, in 10

July 28, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes overcame a 7-1 deficit to force extra innings, but lost to the Vermont Lake Monsters, 9-7, in 10 frames on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

A seven-run fifth inning for Vermont (15-21), capped by a Seth Brown grand slam , put the Spikes (18-18) into a deep hole. However, State College put together its own big inning in the eighth to chip at the Lake Monsters' lead. Jhohan Acevedo got the inning going with a single, then came in to score on a Thomas Spitz single.

With two outs, the Spikes then received a Casey Grayson walk and back-to-back singles from Josh Swirchak and Cole Lankford to edge within 7-4.

After James Naile (1-0) entered the game for Vermont, Jose Godoy drove in another run with a single, and R.J. Dennard's double made it a 7-6 game.

In the ninth, the Spikes tied the game when Swirchak singled to left to bring in Pritchard with the bases loaded and one out. However, Lankford grounded into a double play one batter later to force extra innings.

Brett Siddall then brought in the winning runs for the Lake Monsters with a two-out, two-run double to center in the tenth. Corey Miller (1) retired the Spikes in order, with one strikeout, to earn the save and end the game.

State College's first run scored in the third when Dennard walked, moved to third on Acevedo's double, and crossed the plate on a fielder's choice from Pritchard.

Spikes starter Jorge Rodriguez saw his scoreless streak end at 15 1/3 innings after being charged with the first four runs of the Lake Monsters' seven-run fifth. Rodriguez gave up a total of five hits and a walk while striking out three batters.

Jery Then tossed two scoreless innings of relief for State College, and Brennan Leitao added another in the ninth. Kender Villegas (0-2) took the loss after giving up both Vermont runs in the tenth on two hits and a walk.

Naile received credit for the win despite allowing the tying run in the ninth. The right-hander allowed a total of four hits and two walks while striking out one over 1 1/3 innings.

Siddall collected three hits in the game for the Lake Monsters.

Swirchak also tripled for the Spikes as part of his three-hit performance. Casey Grayson extended his on-base streak at home to a New York-Penn League-leading 18 games with a pair of walks.

The Spikes also turned three double plays in the game for the first time in the 2015 season.

Wednesday, the Spikes and Lake Monsters meet at 7:05 p.m. for the middle game of their three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Right-hander Dailyn Martinez (2-2) will get the start for State College, while right-hander Jon Massad (2-3) goes to the mound for Vermont.

Fans can enjoy the value of Half-Price Wednesday, presented by BIG Froggy 101, with half-price Outfield Bleacher seats, half-price 16-oz. select domestic draft beers from 6-8 p.m. and half-price medium sodas all game long.

Vermont and the Lowell Spinners (Boston Red Sox) will be the opposition for the stretch at home that lasts through Sunday, August 2.

Other highlights of the homestand include Dollar Beer Thursday, presented by 93.7 THE BUS, a pair of fantastic FIREWORKS shows, Bark in the Park Night presented by Metzger Animal Hospital on Saturday, and the annual Paint the Park Pink Night presented by Mount Nittany Health on Sunday.

Tickets for each game of the homestand through August 2, as well as every date remaining on the Spikes' 10th Season 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 Wednesday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group, 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, 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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