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Spikes Squander Early Lead in 5-4 Loss to Spinners

August 1, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Jhohan Acevedo tied a State College Spikes record with two triples while driving in three runs, and Carson Cross delivered six quality innings on the mound, but a 4-0 lead for the Spikes became a 5-4 victory for Lowell Spinners on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Acevedo's bases-loaded triple in the first inning gave State College (19-21) a 3-0 lead, and his second triple of the game with two outs in the third set up the Spikes' other run. The Spikes outfielder became one of seven players in franchise history with a pair of three-base hits in the same game, with the last being Danny Martin on June 21 of this year.

Cole Lankford's single one batter after Acevedo's second triple made it a four-run game in favor of the Spikes.

Cross made the lead stand up through his tenure on the mound as he yielded just one run on four hits and a walk. The right-hander also struck out six batters on the evening, a career high, in his longest outing as a professional.

However, Lowell (22-19) began its comeback in the fourth when Josh Ockimey tripled in Victor Acosta. Ockimey would go 4-for-4 at the plate in the game and end up just a home run shy of the cycle.

The Spinners added three more runs in the seventh, with Brandon Magee bringing in a run with an RBI single, Luis Alexander Basabe plating a run on a fielder's choice, and Chad De La Guerra's sacrifice fly tying the game.

Ockimey's second triple of the game, which was just feet away from a home run to right field, led off the eighth. Mitch Gonsolus, the very next batter, then singled him in to give Lowell the lead for good.

Kevin Alexander (0-1), who entered the game with the bases loaded and one out for the Spikes, took the loss after giving up the eventual game-winning run. Alexander went 2 2/3 innings, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out four batters.

Spinners reliever Logan Boyd (2-0) got the win with four shutout innings. The southpaw allowed two hits and a walk while notching three strikeouts. Edwar Garcia (4) then got the final six outs, giving up two hits and striking out two, to earn the save.

Casey Grayson went 1-for-3 with a walk to extend his on-base streak at home to 22 games, the longest such string in the New York-Penn League.

The Spikes now look to take the final game of the three-game set at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park from the Spinners on Sunday. Left-hander Ian McKinney (3-2) will get the ball for State College, while left-hander Javier Rodriguez (0-2) makes the start for Lowell in the 6:05 p.m. matchup.

It's one of the biggest nights on the Spikes promotional calendar with the annual Paint the Park Pink Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health, as the Spikes take on Lowell at 6:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans of all ages through the gates when they open at 5:00 p.m. will receive a Pink Camouflage Replica Jersey courtesy of Mount Nittany Health. Fans can also enjoy FIREWORKS after Sunday night's game.

In addition, the Spikes will wear special Pink Camouflage Jerseys, which will then be up for bids during the game in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction benefiting the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center through the The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center, with the winners receiving them on the field shortly after the final out of the night is made.

For the first time ever, fans will also be able to literally Paint the Park Pink on Sunday. Selected ballpark areas will be available to paint, with six-inch blocks ready to receive a fresh coat with a $5 donation to The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center to benefit breast cancer research.

The Sunday fun also includes Kids Day, presented by First National Bank, with a pre-game catch on the field and Kids Run the Bases after the game thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc. Kids 12 and under will also get a free hot dog, chips, soda and a one-time free play pass for Ike's Kids Zone thanks to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

Plus, it's Veteran Appreciation Day presented by SGT Bob and VFW Post 5825 - Pine Grove Mills.

Tickets for Sunday's game, as well as every date remaining on the Spikes' 10th Season 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 print single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Sunday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group, 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, 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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