Another four hits for Hurst, but Spikes fall
AUBURN, NY - Scott Hurst became just the second player in State College Spikes history to record back-to-back four-hit games, but the Auburn Doubledays came back to beat the Spikes, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon at Falcon Park.Hurst is now 10-for-11 at the plate over his last 11 at-bats stretching back
AUBURN, NY -
Hurst is now 10-for-11 at the plate over his last 11 at-bats stretching back to Friday night, including his game-winning homer in the 15th on that evening. The Spikes (30-28) outfielder matched
State College took a 3-2 lead in the sixth when
Spikes starter
Auburn reliever
The Doubledays took the victory despite committing four errors, matching the most for a Spikes opponent in a game this season.
Monday, State College finishes its six-game road trip with the finale of a three-game series against Auburn at Falcon Park. Right-hander
Following the series in Auburn, the Spikes will return home to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for a six-game homestand from August 22-27. The West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Williamsport Crosscutters (Philadelphia Phillies) will serve as the opposition for three games apiece.
Highlights include a special appearance by Hall of Fame pro wrestler Hacksaw Jim Duggan, presented by Nuts For You and Comcast Spotlight, on Friday, August 25, a pair of Spike-tacular FIREWORKS shows, the return of $1 Beer Thursday presented by BIG Froggy 101, and Mifflin & Juniata County Night along with a Purple & Black Hat Giveaway presented by ServiceMaster by Holobinko & Merry Maids on Saturday, August 26.
Tickets to all six games from August 22-27, as well as all 11 games remaining on the Spikes' 2017 home schedule, are currently on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.
Catch all of the action on Monday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics, at 6:50 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Falcon 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, Newsradio 1390 WRSC, as well as the TuneIn Radio app.