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Washington Sets Spikes Homer Record in 10-4 Drubbing of Crosscutters

August 20, 2013 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


WILLIAMSPORT, PA - David Washington set a new State College Spikes record with his ninth home run of the year as the Spikes delivered three round-trippers and 15 hits total to top the Williamsport Crosscutters, 10-4, at Historic Bowman Field on Tuesday night.

The win was the fifth in a row for State College (36-23), who went 13 games above .500 for the first time in franchise history. The Spikes stayed tied with Jamestown for the New York-Penn League's best record as the two teams continue to lead the Pinckney Division.

Washington's record-setting bomb was a two-run shot to left-center field off Shane Martin (3-4) on a 2-2 pitch in the third inning to give State College a 3-2 lead. The Spikes' All-Star first baseman pulled ahead of Mark Hamilton (2006) and Calvin Anderson (2008), who each produced eight homers in a single season.

In addition, Washington's three runs batted in upped his league-leading total to 40, making him just the second Spikes player to reach that total in a season. Nathan Southard set the State College record with 44 RBI in 2006.

The long ball started the Spikes' offense rolling, as Jimmy Bosco broke a 3-3 tie in the fourth with his two-run blast to left field. Steven Ramos also went deep to left field with a solo homer in the eighth inning, his second of the year.

Cesar Valera and Brett Wiley each put together three-hit games for State College, with Wiley contributing a double. Valera is now 17-for-31 at the plate in seven games against Williamsport (29-30) this year, good for a .548 average.

Ramos went 2-for-5 on the night to increase his batting average to .361, which still leads the NYPL. Washington and Ronald Castillo also put together multi-hit nights, with Castillo knocking in three runs.

Andrew Pierce (1-2) notched his first professional victory in relief for the Spikes. Pierce went four scoreless innings and gave up five hits while striking out one. State College starter Juan Bautista allowed four runs, three earned, over four innings of work, making for his first start of the year to last less than five frames.

Martin took the loss for the Crosscutters after allowing the first five Spikes runs on eight hits and a walk. The right-handed starter struck out three over five innings.

The Spikes are 4-0 on the season at Historic Bowman Field.

Both teams now head back to State College to continue their three-game series with a Wednesday night matchup at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The 7:05 p.m. game will feature right-hander Arturo Reyes (0-2) going for the Spikes against Crosscutters right-hander Mitch Gueller (3-6).

It's the first game of a five-game homestand for the Spikes on Half- Price Wednesday, presented by BIG Froggy 101 . Fans can get into the game with Outfield Bleacher seats available for just $3, then enjoy half- price select 16-oz. domestic draft beers available for just $2.50 from 6-8 p.m., and half- price medium sodas available all game long.

The first 1,000 fans of all ages will receive a Stan Belinda Local Legends Bobble Head Giveaway presented by T&B Medical . The bobble completes the Local Legends Bobble Head Series as part of State College Community Night at the park.

Returning college students can also take advantage of the College 3-2-1 Special, presented by BioLife Plasma Services. Any college student showing a valid ID can get $3 off any ballpark seat, along with $2 sodas and $1 hot dogs all game long.

Tickets for Wednesday's game, as well as all nine dates remaining on the Spikes' 2013 home slate, 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.

Fans can also purchase Four-Game Playoff Packs in anticipation of potential Spikes' home games during the 2013 NYPL playoffs starting on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Four-Game Playoff Packs start as low as just $16 per seat and include a $2 per game savings off the single-game price. In addition, each seat purchased as part of a Four-Game Playoff Pack will come with a free, limited edition 2013 Spikes playoff t-shirt while supplies last.

Four-Game Playoff Packs will also be able to be purchased at the Spikes Box Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also reserve their Playoff Packs online at State College Spikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Wednesday 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.

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