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Spikes Overwhelmed By Muckdogs' Outburst In 16-3 Defeat

July 7, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


BATAVIA, NY - The State College Spikes got off to a quick start with two runs in the first inning, but the Batavia Muckdogs responded with an 18-hit outburst and scored in every inning except for the first in a 16-3 win on Thursday night at Dwyer Stadium.

Taylor Lewis produced his New York-Penn League-leading fifth triple of the year to plate State College's (5-16) first run and notch his team leading eighth run batted in. Lewis then scored himself two batters later when Derek Trent singled to left to make it 2-0, Spikes.

However, Batavia's (11-10) David Medina homered to center field in the second inning, and a five-run third inning culminated in Romulo Ruiz's bases-clearing double to give the Muckdogs a lead they would not relinquish. Ruiz added a solo home run to left field in a two-run fifth inning, and brought in a total of six runs in a 4-for-5 performance at the plate.

Batavia added a two-run frame in the sixth, and plated four runs in the ninth as well to round out the night. Kevin Moscatel went 4-for-5 for the Muckdogs with a double, an RBI and three runs scored. Medina and Mike O'Neill added three-hit nights for Batavia.

Justin Bencsko finished off the Spikes' scoring in the ninth inning with an RBI triple in his only at-bat of the game. Samuel Gonzalez reached base three times with a base hit and a pair of walks for State College.

The final margin of defeat fell two runs short of the Spikes' largest for a single game. Staten Island defeated State College, 17-2, on July 15, 2006 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, with the Spikes coming back to win the next night, 6-4, against the same opponent.

Jordan Cooper (0-1) took the loss for the State College in his professional debut. Cooper allowed six runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings of work.

Batavia starter Todd McInnis (2-0) earned the win after going five innings and allowing the Spikes' first two runs on a total of three hits and a walk. McInnis added three strikeouts in the victory.

Friday, the Spikes and Muckdogs finish off their three-game set at Dwyer Stadium with a 7:05 p.m. matchup. State College will send right-hander Nick Kingham (0-2) to the mound as he seeks his first professional victory. Batavia counters with left-hander Patrick Daugherty (1-1) on the hill.

The Spikes will return home for a three-game homestand starting on Saturday against the Muckdogs. Forney Financial Solutions will present the fun as every fan is a winner on Scratch n' Win Saturday. Each fan will receive a scratch-off card at the gates for great prizes and offers, presented by Auntie Anne's. Saturday will also be Bike Night at the ballpark, and kids can use their own wheels to run the bases after the game thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Tickets for Saturday'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 ticket by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Fans can catch all of the action on Friday via the Spikes Radio Network at 6:50 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from Dwyer Stadium. 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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