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Spikes Outduelled by ValleyCats in 2-0 Defeat

July 14, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - In a Saturday night pitcher's duel at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the State College Spikes kept the Tri-City ValleyCats in check for much of the game, but took a 2-0 loss in the opener of a three-game series.

Spikes (11-17) starter Jacob Schlesener (0-2) allowed just one run on a total of four hits and a walk over three innings, but took the loss. Schlesener struck out two batters in the effort, with the lone run against him scoring on Luis Encarnacion's single to bring in Michael Wielansky in the second.

Franyel Casadilla tossed four scoreless frames of relief for State College following Schlesener. Casadilla gave up two hits and a walk while striking out one batter before giving way to Will Changarotty, who retired all three batters he faced, one via strikeout.

The ValleyCats (16-12), who lead the New York-Penn League's Stedler Division, plated another run in the ninth when Encarnacion again drove in Wielansky, this time with a double.

State College was held to three hits in the game by a trio of Tri-City pitchers. Starter Edgardo Sandoval made the first appearance of his rehab assignment with the ValleyCats, and retired the first 10 batters he faced. Sandoval yielded only one walk and recorded seven strikeouts over the first four innings.

R.J. Freure (1-0) followed Sandoval and earned the win with three innings of three-hit ball.

The Spikes' last opportunity came against Austin Hansen (1) in the ninth, as an error and a walk put two runners on. However, State College was unable to make the last push to extend the game, with a strikeout and a flyout ending the contest.

Hansen yielded just one walk and struck out two batters in two innings of work for the save.

Sunday, the Spikes and ValleyCats tangle at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in the middle game of their three-game series. The 6:05 p.m. matchup will feature right-hander Jim Voyles (2-1) making the start for State College.

Tri-City is scheduled to send right-hander J.B. Bukauskas (0-0), the Astros' 2017 first-round draft choice, to the mound for the third start of his rehab assignment with the ValleyCats. Bukauskas is currently ranked fourth on MLBPipeline.com's list of Astros prospects.

It's one of the best nights of the season as we pay homage to those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country on Military Appreciation Night, presented by Lion Country Kia. Fans can join the Spikes in a variety of tributes throughout the 6:05 p.m. game.

All military with a valid ID can enjoy FREE Creamery Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day, and ice cream items will be $1 off for all fans at the Sweet concession stand on the first base side.

In addition, fans can place their bids in a Patriotic Hat Auction benefiting Local Military Personnel presented by Lion Country Kia. The Spikes' special July 3 hats are up for bids to help those who have ensured our freedoms.

Plus, the skies will light up after the game with a Spike-tacular FIREWORKS show presented by First National Bank.

First National Bank also presents Sunday Kids Day at the ballpark, with a pre-game catch on the field from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. and the chance for kids to run the bases after the game. The first 250 kids 12 and under eat and play for free as well thanks to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

The game will also be broadcast live by WHVL-TV, with Steve Jones and Troy Allen on the call.

The homestand concludes on Monday with a noon start as Ike's Kids Zone in left field turns into the Splash Zone for Super Splash Day I.

Tickets for the games on Sunday and Monday, as well as the 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game presented by the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau, the 2018 NYPL All-Star Tailgate Gala presented by Reinhart Foodservice, and every game on the 2018 Spikes home schedule, are currently on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Ticket Office in person from 10 a.m. to the end of the game on Sunday and from 9 a.m. to the end of the game on Monday. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Sunday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics, at 5:35 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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