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Spikes' Offense Nets New Season High in Runs to Sweep Spinners, 11-8

August 1, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Wes Freeman and Matt Skirving each homered as the State College Spikes withstood an early flurry from the Lowell Spinners to produce a new season-high single-game run total and sweep the series with an 11-8 win on Monday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Freeman delivered a solo shot to left field to tie the game, 2-2, in the second inning, while Skirving homered off the top of the Outfield Bleachers in right field to extend the Spikes' lead in the fifth inning. Both players also collected three hits as the Spikes (15-29), who swept a three-game series for the first time since July 1-3, 2010 against the Williamsport Crosscutters.

After Lowell (19-25) scored the first two runs of the game in the first inning, State College responded with a run in the first and Freeman's home run. Seth Schwindenhammer then gave the Spinners a 5-2 lead in the third with his home run over the bleachers off of Spikes starter Trent Stevenson.

The Spikes exploded for five runs in the bottom of the third inning, however, matching the team's most runs scored in an inning. State College took advantage of two walks, three passed balls, an error, and a wild pitch in the frame to put up the quintet of runs. In all, the Spikes were helped by five passed balls by Lowell catcher Tim Roberson and three Spinners errors.

Samuel Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with three RBI for the Spikes, while Freeman added two stolen bases in his third straight game as a leadoff hitter.

Orlando Castro (2-0) got the win for State College, allowing three runs on seven hits over 3 2/3 innings of relief. Joan Montero (1) pitched a one-hit ninth inning for his first save of the season.

Raynel Velette (1-2) took the loss for Lowell, compiling five of the team's seven walks and yielding six runs, four of them earned, on three hits over 2 2/3 innings. Velette also struck out two.

Tuesday, the Spikes head to Burlington, VT to start a three-game series with the Vermont Lake Monsters (Oakland Athletics) at Centennial Field. The 7:05 p.m. matchup will feature State College right-hander Matt Benedict (2-2) on the hill against Vermont righty Seth Frankoff (2-2). Benedict went a career-long six innings for the win against Tri-City last time out.

The Spikes return home on Friday, August 5 to start a two-game series against the Jamestown Jammers (Florida Marlins) with a 7:05 p.m. matchup. Fans can break out the towels and sunscreen for summer fun as the Spikes hold a Beach Party at the Ballpark reminiscent of the lovely beaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on 4 for $44 Friday, presented by MAJIC 99.

VisitMyrtleBeach.com will present one lucky fan with a vacation package to Myrtle Beach during the game, and all fans 18 and over can enter for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime trip, with the winner announced during the game. Fans will also have a blast when VisitMyrtleBeach.com presents a spectacular post-game FIREWORKS show. It's also Philipsburg Community Night, and after the game, kids can run the bases thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc. on a FRITOS Family Friday.

Groups can also take advantage of the Spikes' new "20 for $200 Special," while Half-Season Tickets are now also available for as low as $114 per seat. For more information on these special offers, contact a Spikes ticket specialist at (814) 272-1711.

Tickets for Friday's game, as well as every Spikes regular season home game, 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 at 6:50 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from Centennial Field. The Spikes' radio broadcast can also be heard worldwide through the "Listen Live" link on StateCollegeSpikes.com, provided by 95.3 FM 3WZ.

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