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Spikes Take Another 10-Inning Win over Black Bears, 2-1

August 8, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


GRANVILLE, WV - Thomas Spitz doubled in the eventual winning run in the tenth inning for the second time in three nights, and the State College Spikes clinched their third straight series win over the West Virginia Black Bears with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.

Spitz, whose two-base hit came with two outs in the tenth on Thursday night in the Spikes' (23-24) 7-6 win over the Black Bears (24-24), doubled with no outs on Saturday to bring in Champ Rowland. Rowland had produced his first State College hit, a leadoff single, to lead off the frame.

The Spikes trailed 1-0 in the fifth when Jhohan Acevedo singled and moved to third on R.J. Dennard's ground-rule double. Rowland then knocked in Acevedo with a groundout to tie the game until it hit extra innings.

Jacob Evans went four innings and allowed just one unearned run on four hits in his first professional start for State College. Evans also struck out two batters in the effort. Luke Harrison then threw three scoreless innings of relief, striking out four batters and yielding two hits and a walk.

Jery Then (1-2) earned the win for State College, giving up just two hits and recording three strikeouts in two innings of work. Pedro Echemendia (6) struck out two batters in a one-hit tenth for the save.

West Virginia scored its lone run in the second inning when Chris Harvey and Christian Kelley each singled, and an error brought in Harvey.

Reliever Nick Hibbing (1-1) took the loss for the Black Bears after yielding to go-ahead run on two hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Hibbing also struck out one.

Acevedo was the lone Spike with multiple hits. Casey Hughston produced two hits for West Virginia.

Prior to the game, Spikes infielders Casey Grayson and Leobaldo Pina, outfielder Mike Pritchard, and pitchers Landon Beck and Juan Perez were all named to the South squad for the New York-Penn League All-Star Game on August 18 in Aberdeen, MD.

The Spikes now return home to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to start a three-game homestand on Sunday night with a 6:05 p.m. matchup against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Cleveland Indians). Right-hander Jorge Rodriguez (3-2) will get the start for State College, while right-hander Kieran Lovegrove (1-3) goes to the hill for Mahoning Valley.

Fans can help honor one of the finest running backs in pro football history with a Jerome Bettis Gold Jacket Bobblehead Giveaway, presented by The Nittany Lion Inn & The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel and ESPN Radio 1450 to the first 1,000 fans.

Plus, the Spikes will wear special Jerome Bettis Gold Jacket Jerseys that will match what "The Bus" will be wearing as he enters pro football's most hallowed club in Canton. The jerseys will then be up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction, presented by PSECU to benefit Children's Miracle Network. After the game, PSECU also presents a fantastic FIREWORKS show.

It's also Philipsburg-Osceola Community Night, part of the Community Nights series presented by CATACOMMUTE, with a FREE Kids Zone! presented by Friends of Jake Corman.ef

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.

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

Sunday is just the beginning of the fun at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, with the Spikes meeting the Scrappers on Monday and Tuesday as well for a pair of 7:05 p.m. games. Monday is Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ. Fans can get into the park with $1 Outfield Bleacher tickets, then enjoy $1 hot dogs, $1 small sodas and $1 peanut boats all game long.

Tuesday, the first 500 fans through the gates when they open at 6 p.m. will receive Cowboy Monkey Rodeo-Themed T-Shirts presented by P.J. Harrigan's as part of the T-Shirt Tuesday series presented by The B94.5. The Cowboy Monkey Rodeo returns to State College on Saturday, August 15, and fans can get ready with this special edition T-Shirt.

Tickets for all three games from August 9-11, 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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