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Spikes Quieted by Renegades in 4-0 Defeat

June 21, 2016 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes were held to four hits on Tuesday night as the Hudson Valley Renegades took the rubber match of a three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, 4-0.

The Spikes (2-3) broke into the hit column in the fifth inning with Chris Rivera's single up the middle and infield hits from Anthony Ray and Danny Martin. However, a groundout ended the heaviest offensive surge of the night for State College.

Vince Jackson notched the other Spikes hit, as he singled and stole second in the sixth before being stranded.

Hudson Valley (3-2) took the lead in the fourth when Blake Butera's bases-loaded fielder's choice plated two runs. The Renegades then tacked on another run in the sixth on Daniel De La Calle's RBI single. Angel Perez, who collected six hits in the series, then knocked in the final run with a ninth-inning fielder's choice.

Former Penn State infielder Jim Haley continued a strong series in his return to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with the Renegades. Haley went 2-for-4 with a walk, and produced six hits over the three-game set.

Spikes starter Bryan Dobzanski (0-1) went six innings on the mound, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. The right-hander also struck out two batters in his State College debut.

Hudson Valley right-hander Spencer Moran (1-0) earned the win with five innings of three-hit ball. Moran also yielded two walks while striking out four batters.

Reliever Porter Clayton (1) got the save by hurling the final four innings. Clayton gave up one hit and one walk while striking out two batters.

The Spikes now hit the road for their first extended trip away from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park this season. State College will visit the Batavia Muckdogs (Miami Marlins) for three games before traveling south to face the West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates) in a three-game series.

The road jaunt begins on Wednesday with a 7:05 p.m. matchup against the Muckdogs in the 2016 opener at Dwyer Stadium. Right-hander Dailyn Martinez (0-1) will start on the hill for the Spikes. Batavia will go with right-hander Reilly Hovis (0-0) on the mound.

The Spikes will return home on Tuesday, June 28 for a six-game homestand at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, starting with $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5, along with Bellies and Baseball Night, presented by Pregnancy Resource Clinic.

The fun continues with the debut of Half-Craft Wednesday presented by 93.7 The BUS with half-price craft beers from 6-8 p.m. on June 29, and then the first Bark in the Park Night of the year, presented by Metzger Animal Hospital and NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC, along with $1 Beer Thursday, presented by BIG Froggy 101 on Thursday, June 30.

Fullington Bus Company presents the action on Friday, July 1, when the first 1,000 fans will receive a Team Poster Giveaway, and all fans can participate in a Team Autograph Session with the players from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Then on Saturday, July 2, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Poster Giveaway, presented by Boyles Insurance, in preparation for the return of the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo on July 16.

The homestand then finishes with a bang on Sunday, July 3 as David "The Bullet" Smith, Jr. brings his record-breaking Human Cannonball act to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Best Line Powersports, home of the new Indian Motorcycle of State College, presents this one-of-a-kind event, with a post-game "Blast-Off." The night will also be capped off with the launch of a fantastic FIREWORKS show, presented by the PA Lottery.

Game times will be 7:05 p.m. for all nights except Sunday, July 3, when it will be a 6:05 p.m. start.

Tickets to these games, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes' 2016 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 download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Wednesday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health, at 6:50 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Dwyer Stadium. 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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