NYPL State College Spikes

Spikes' Win Streak Stopped by Black Bears in 7-3 Defeat

July 17, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


GRANVILLE, WV - The State College Spikes saw their three-game winning streak and four-game string of wins on the road both go by the boards as the West Virginia Black Bears took a 7-3 decision on Friday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.

Jose Godoy was the lone Spikes (13-13) player with multiple hits as the Spikes were held to just six hits on the evening. Godoy's second-inning double led to the first State College run, as he scored on R.J. Dennard's single two batters later.

West Virginia (11-15) took control of the game after that, starting with Kevin Newman's two-run homer in the third. It was the first professional home run for Newman, the first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015.

The Black Bears broke the game open in the fifth as Christian Kelly produced an RBI single and Ty Moore knocked in two runs with a single of his own.

The Spikes would mount a token rally in the seventh inning when Leobaldo Pina doubled and came in to score on a groundout by Elier Rodriguez, and another in the ninth when Rodriguez brought in Cole Lankford with a sacrifice fly. However, West Virginia also tallied single runs in the seventh and eighth to keep State College at bay.

Dailyn Martinez (2-2) took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings. Martinez also balked once, but struck out four in the effort.

West Virginia starter Dario Agrazal (3-1) put together a solid outing for the victory. Agrazal yielded one run on three hits while striking out seven batters. The right-hander also set down 13 of the last 14 batters he faced.

Six players produced multiple hits for the Black Bears, led by Moore's three hits and two runs batted in. Casey Hughston added a double to the West Virginia cause.

The Spikes will seek to start a new winning streak on Saturday as they welcome the Batavia Muckdogs to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for a 7:05 p.m. matchup. State College will send right-hander Juan Perez (2-1) to the mound for the opener of the three-game set. Batavia will go with left-hander Brett Lilek (0-1) on the hill.

The first 1,000 fans of all ages through the gates when they open to the public at 6:00 p.m. will receive a Rowan Wick Home Run Poster Giveaway, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group.

Plus, every fan will be a winner on Scratch n' Win Saturday, presented by P.J. Harrigan's. Saturday's game will also give the chance for one lucky fan to play Plinko and be a big winner thanks to Lion Country Kia. Every Saturday, another brand new KIA will be on the line if a contestant can drop Plinko discs in the "K," "I" and "A" slots on the board in order. Contestants will also have the chance to win other great prizes.

It's also Girl Scout Night, a National Penn Bank Books & Baseball Night, and Clearfield County Night featuring a FREE Kids Zone! as part of the Community Night series presented by CATACOMMUTE.

Fans can also receive a complimentary Outfield Bleacher ticket, while supplies last, by bringing two canned food items for the Central PA Food Bank on Central PA Food Bank Food Drive Night/Upward Bound Night.

After the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

The game kicks off a jam-packed homestand as the Spikes will welcome Corey Feldman, the star of a string of 1980's movie blockbusters, to meet and greet fans at Sunday's 6:05 p.m. game, thanks to Comcast Spotlight. Corey and his Angels will then perform a musical set after the game on the concourse.

The series concludes on Monday at 7:05 p.m. as the Spikes face the Muckdogs on Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ.

Tickets for the upcoming three-game homestand, as well as every game 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 Saturday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Hershey Medical Group, 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 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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