NYPL State College Spikes

Spikes' Streak Halted by Cyclones in 4-0 Defeat

Published on July 9, 2014 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes saw their winning streak end at seven games and their string of home wins end at five with a 4-0 loss at the hands of the Brooklyn Cyclones on Wednesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

State College (18-8) brought the tying run to the plate in both the seventh and eighth innings, but stranded a total of five runners across the two frames. Alex De Leon led the Spikes' offense by reaching base three times on two walks and a double. Robelys Reyes contributed two doubles for State College as well.

Brooklyn (15-11) took the lead on Joe Tuschak's RBI single in the second, and increased it to three runs with Michael Bernal's triple in the third. Tuschak finished off the scoring by hitting a solo home run to right field in the ninth off of new Spikes pitcher Anderson Gerdel.

Cyclones starter Scarlyn Reyes (1-1) made history during the game when the next to last pitch he threw on the night registered at 101 miles per hour on the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park speed gun. Reyes became the first pitcher ever to exceed 100 miles an hour with a pitch during a Spikes game at the ballpark.

The Dominican right-hander earned the win for Brooklyn after tossing five innings of five-hit ball. Reyes walked one batter and struck out four along the way.

Spikes starter Daniel Poncedeleon (1-1) took the loss after allowing three runs on two hits and four walks over 2 2/3 innings of work. Poncedeleon recorded five strikeouts in the effort.

Gerdel, who pitched the ninth inning for the Spikes, was making his first appearance in a State College uniform after making eighth appearances at Rookie-level Johnson City this season.

Nick Thompson added multiple hits at the plate for State College.

Despite the loss, the Spikes maintained their lead in the New York-Penn League Pinckney Division by a game-and-a-half over Batavia.

Thursday, the Spikes and Cyclones meet for the second game of their three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The 7:05 p.m. matchup will feature right-hander Cody Schumacher (0-0) on the mound for State College, to be opposed by Brooklyn right-hander Casey Meisner (0-1).

Fans will enjoy the return of $1 Beer Night at the ballpark, presented by 93.7 THE BUS. 12-oz. domestic draft beers will be available for just $1 each from 6-8 p.m. The Spikes will also pay homage to the great sounds of the game with a Salute to TV Sports Theme Songs.

The homestand will continue on Friday night, with the first 1,000 fans of all ages receiving a Spikes Fleece Blanket, presented by Penn State Federal Credit Union. Fans will also be thrilled by a pair of fantastic FIREWORKS shows this coming weekend, with Saturday's show presented by Penn State Sports Medicine and Sunday's show presented by First National Bank and ESPN Radio 1450.

The Spikes' home game on Friday against Brooklyn will begin at 7:05 p.m., as will Saturday's matchup against the Staten Island Yankees (New York Yankees). Sunday, the Spikes and Yankees tangle at 6:05 p.m., with Monday's Super Splash Day game set for a Noon start.

Tickets for all five games left on the current homestand, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes' 2014 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 Thursday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, at 6:35 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 95.3 FM 3WZ, and on the 3WZ mobile apps, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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