NYPL State College Spikes

Spikes Use Legs to Score, But 'Cutters Hold on for Win

Published on July 17, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes took advantage of Williamsport Crosscutters wildness and nearly completed a comeback attempt in the late innings, but fell just short in a 3-2 defeat on Sunday evening at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Carlos Mesa and Derek Trent both had a pair of hits that included a double, but it was the Spikes' (8-22) legs that earned them their runs on the night. State College took the first lead of the game in the second inning when Samuel Gonzalez crossed the plate on a wild pitch after Trent advanced him to third with a double.

After Williamsport (16-14) scored the tying run in the fourth inning and two more runs in the fifth to grab the lead, the Spikes responded by replicating their second inning in the sixth. Chris Lashmet advanced to third on a double by Carlos Mesa, and then scored on the second wild pitch of the game by Crosscutters starter Austin Wright (2-0) to draw State College within one.

The Spikes then loaded the bases in both the seventh and ninth innings, but could not score in either frame.

Ryan Hafner (0-2) pitched five strong innings to finish the game, but took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while collecting two strikeouts. Stetson Allie made the start for the Spikes and pitched three no-hit innings, walking two batters and hitting one, but striking out three without a run against him.

Wright earned the victory for Williamsport, throwing six innings and yielding two runs on five hits and a walk. The left-hander also struck out four batters. Juary Gomez (4) picked up the save after loading the bases in the ninth. Gomez escaped by retiring Wes Freeman with the last of his two strikeouts.

Monday, the Spikes and Crosscutters finish off their three-game series with a 7:05 p.m. matchup at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. State College will have right-hander Jordan Cooper (0-2) on the mound. Cooper, the 23rd round pick of the Pirates in 2011 out of the University of Kentucky, makes his third appearance of the season. Williamsport will go with left-hander Adam Morgan (0-1), who has made two starts since being drafted from the University of Alabama this June.

Fans can feast on $1 hot dogs throughout Monday's game on Dollar Dog Monday, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ. Monday will also be the Night of Wizardry at the ballpark, celebrating great wizards such as Harry Potter, Merlin and from the Washington, D.C. branch of the wizard family, John Wall. Kids will also enjoy wizard face-painting on the concourse and live owls from Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, and fans of all ages can witness a demonstration game of Quidditch from the Penn State Quidditch Team.

Businesses, church groups, sports teams or any other group of 20 or more people can also take advantage of the "20 for $200 Special." The "20 for $200 Special" offers a Field Box ticket, hot dog and small soda to each member of the group for just $10 per person. Plus, when your group reserves this special package, the group can designate one person to throw out a pre-game ceremonial first pitch from the mound and the group will be announced on the video board during the game.

Half-Season Tickets are now also available for as low as $110 per seat. Fans can treat family, friends, clients, and employees to exclusive seats for all Spikes home games starting July 30. Half-Season Ticket holders will also receive all the same benefits and experiences of a Full Season Ticket holder for the remainder of the season.

Tickets for Monday's game, as well as every Spikes regular season home game, 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 ticket by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Monday via the Spikes Radio Network at 6:35 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from the concourse at 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.

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