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Spikes Pound West Virginia, 12-3, Behind 16-Hit Attack

July 19, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


GRANVILLE, W.V. - Lars Nootbaar and Edwin Figuera collected three hits apiece to lead the State College Spikes' 16-hit outburst as the Spikes defeated the West Virginia Black Bears, 12-3, on Wednesday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.

The Spikes (13-19) set season highs in runs and hits en route to their third consecutive series victory on the road this season.

Figuera recorded his third three-hit game of the season and stole two bases, while Nootbaar achieved a new personal best with his trio of hits.

Nick Dunn drove in three runs and stole a base for State College. Delvin Perez went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, two RBI and three walks to finish the game just one shy of a Spikes single-game record.

Alexis Wilson contributed a double and two RBI for the Spikes as well.

The State College mound corps also produced a sterling effort, with starter Chris Holba striking out a career-best eight batters over four innings of work. Winston Nicacio (1-2) then struck out two batters and gave up one hit and a walk in a scoreless fifth inning to earn credit for the win.

Michael Baird (1) finished the night strong for the Spikes with three strikeouts over four shutout frames. Baird gave up just one hit and one hit batsman, and was awarded the automatic save.

The Spikes produced a three-run inning on three different occasions during the night.

West Virginia (11-21) starter Zach Spears (0-2) took the loss after yielding four runs on seven hits and a walk over three innings. Spears struck out three batters in the effort.

The Black Bears, who once again played as the West Virginia Moonshiners for the game, have now dropped seven straight games.

Thursday, the Spikes seek the sweep as they finish their three-game series with the Black Bears at Monongalia County Ballpark. The 7:05 p.m. matchup will feature left-hander Jacob Schlesener (0-2) on the mound for State College in his second start. West Virginia is set to send right-hander Alex Manasas (1-4) to the hill.

After the last game in West Virginia, the Spikes will host the Auburn Doubledays (Washington Nationals) for a weekend series Friday through Sunday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Highlights of the homestand include a LaVar Arrington Appearance, along with a Spikes Pre-Game Team Autograph Session and a 2018 Team Poster Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans presented by Penn State Health, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics on Friday, July 20, followed by a Myrtle Beach Trip Giveaway for one lucky fan 18 and over and FIREWORKS presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com on Saturday, July 21.

Then on Sunday, July 22, the Spikes will take on the Doubledays at 6:05 p.m for the annual Paint the Park Pink event at the ballpark, presented by Mount Nittany Health, as fans can help raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

The Spikes will wear special Pink Sunrise Jerseys, which will go up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Mount Nittany Health Foundation. In addition, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Pink Sunrise Shirtsey, and fans will be dazzled by another Spike-tacular post-game FIREWORKS show.

Tickets for each game from Friday through Sunday, 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, as well as 9 a.m. to the end of the game Friday. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Thursday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics, at 6:50 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Monongalia County Ballpark. 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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