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Spikes Use Big Inning To Power 6-2 Win Over Crosscutters In Home Opener

June 2, 2023 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- The State College Spikes overcame an early deficit with crooked numbers in the third and fourth, breaking open the game onBryce Matthews' two-run triple to take a 6-2 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Opening Night presented byPSECUat Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

After falling behind in the top of the third onTyrese Johnson's two-run double, the Spikes (2-0) matched the Crosscutters (0-2) with two tallies of their own in the bottom half.Robby Morgan IVplated the first State College run with a sacrifice fly to center beforeJack Riedeldelivered a two-out RBI single to tie the game.

Bobby Sparlingthen sparked the Spikes' four-run surge in the fourth by leading off with a double, scoring two batters later onEthan Mendoza's infield single. A Williamsport error then allowed Mendoza to cross the plate, with Matthews landing the crowning blow by tripling to theLion Country Kia Cornerin right field.

Matthews, a Washington State product, also made one of the best defensive plays of the game when, with runners on first and third and no outs in the top of the sixth, he fielded a fly ball along the right field foul line and made a 200-foot throw that kept Williamsport'sDaunte Stuartfrom scoring and allowed Spikes relieverConnery Peters(1-0) to escape the inning unscathed.

State College starterCaden Kaelberallowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out four batters over three innings. Peters took over for Kaelber and picked up the victory with three scoreless frames, allowing one hit while striking out four batters in the process.

Williamsport relieverRyan Geraghty(0-1) took the loss after being charged with four runs, one of them earned, on three hits and a walk over 1 1/3 innings. Geraghty also struck out three batters.

Saturday, the Spikes continue their season-opening series with the Crosscutters in a 6:35 p.m. matchup at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.Ty Fisher, a Georgia Southern product who is the only left-handed pitcher currently on the State College roster, gets the ball for the home squad. Left-handerTrenton Shawwill oppose him on the mound for Williamsport.

The Opening Weekend fun continues with the second of back-to-backFIREWORKSshows, withPenn State Healthpresenting this themed display. It's alsoPride Nightto mark the start of Pride Month featuring aPride Hat Giveawaypresented byChumley's Cocktail Barfor the first 500 fans, and it's aSuper Saturdaypresented by thePA LotteryandPop 93.3featuring the firstBaseball Bingoof the season.

Tickets for Saturday's game and all 39 games remaining on the Spikes' biggest regular season home schedule in franchise history, are available now. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office in person from 9 a.m. until the end of the game on Saturday.

Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets, and view the full 2023 promotional schedule, by visitingStateCollegeSpikes.com.

More ticket packages, including Flex Books and an array of group and hospitality options for the 2023 season, are currently on sale by calling the Spikes at (814) 272-1711. Additional information on all club ticketing options, as well as team news and schedule info, can be viewed at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

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