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<title><![CDATA[State College Spikes News List]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Pink Night jerseys to honor breast cancer fighters]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This year, the Spikes will join together with the community to put a personal touch on the battle against breast cancer on Paint the Park Night, as fans can nominate family and friends affected by breast cancer to have their names commemorated on the Spikes' special pink jerseys worn during the August 3 game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year, the Spikes will join together with the community to put a personal touch on the battle against breast cancer on Paint the Park Night, as fans can nominate family and friends affected by breast cancer to have their names commemorated on the Spikes' special pink jerseys worn during the August 3 game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[2013 Spikes single-game tickets now on sale!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:25:49 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Single-game tickets for the Spikes' upcoming 2013 season at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park are now on sale! All seats for each of the club's 38 regular season home dates this summer can now be purchased online at State College Spikes.com, in person at the Medlar Field Box Office, or by phone at (814) 272-1711. Don't forget... Opening Day is Monday, June 17!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Single-game tickets for the Spikes' upcoming 2013 season at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park are now on sale! All seats for each of the club's 38 regular season home dates this summer can now be purchased online at State College Spikes.com, in person at the Medlar Field Box Office, or by phone at (814) 272-1711. Don't forget... Opening Day is Monday, June 17!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[O'Brien, local legends bobbles highlight '13 giveaways]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:22:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Coach Bill O'Brien Bobblehead Doll and trio of local baseball legends bobbles will headline the schedule of giveaways for the Spikes 2013 season, which opens on Monday, June 17. The Coach O'Brien giveaway will be handed out to the first 1,500 fans in attendance for the Wednesday, August 28 THON Night game. In total, a record 17 fan giveaway nights will dot the team's 38-game home schedule at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Coach Bill O'Brien Bobblehead Doll and trio of local baseball legends bobbles will headline the schedule of giveaways for the Spikes 2013 season, which opens on Monday, June 17. The Coach O'Brien giveaway will be handed out to the first 1,500 fans in attendance for the Wednesday, August 28 THON Night game. In total, a record 17 fan giveaway nights will dot the team's 38-game home schedule at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Spikes announce 2013 school programs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:31:03 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Spikes have announced the team's roster of 2013 school programs, which are designed to use the fun Spikes brand to supplement classroom curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, exercising, eating healthy and living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Most programs are supplemented by school assemblies involving mascots, players and front office staff, and all programs offer K-8 students the opportunity to earn free tickets to Spikes home games!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spikes have announced the team's roster of 2013 school programs, which are designed to use the fun Spikes brand to supplement classroom curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, exercising, eating healthy and living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Most programs are supplemented by school assemblies involving mascots, players and front office staff, and all programs offer K-8 students the opportunity to earn free tickets to Spikes home games!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Spikes alum Irwin makes MLB debut with Pirates]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:32:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[2009 Spikes pitcher Phil Irwin became the 17th former State College player to reach the major leagues when he took the mound as the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon against Cincinnati. The right-hander pitched for the Spikes in 2009 after being selected by Pittsburgh in the 21st round of that year's MLB Draft out of the University of Mississippi.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Spikes pitcher Phil Irwin became the 17th former State College player to reach the major leagues when he took the mound as the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon against Cincinnati. The right-hander pitched for the Spikes in 2009 after being selected by Pittsburgh in the 21st round of that year's MLB Draft out of the University of Mississippi.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Millionth fan highlights release of events, appearances]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:46:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The "Year of the Millionth Fan" celebration highlights the State College Spikes release of the club's event and appearance schedule for the 2013 season, which opens at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Monday, June 17 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Williamsport. The club will eclipse the 1 million mark in all-time attendance during the June 17 Home Opener and one lucky fan that night will be designated as the franchise's millionth fan, receiving an amazing prize package and the chance to roll dice for $1 million!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The "Year of the Millionth Fan" celebration highlights the State College Spikes release of the club's event and appearance schedule for the 2013 season, which opens at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Monday, June 17 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Williamsport. The club will eclipse the 1 million mark in all-time attendance during the June 17 Home Opener and one lucky fan that night will be designated as the franchise's millionth fan, receiving an amazing prize package and the chance to roll dice for $1 million!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[2013 Spikes fireworks schedule unveiled]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:15:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The State College Spikes will present fans with 12 spectacular post-game fireworks shows during the club's 38-game home schedule this summer at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The first fireworks show of the season will take place following the Spikes 7:05 p.m. Home Opener on Monday, June 17!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The State College Spikes will present fans with 12 spectacular post-game fireworks shows during the club's 38-game home schedule this summer at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The first fireworks show of the season will take place following the Spikes 7:05 p.m. Home Opener on Monday, June 17!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Spikes' Wells wins CBICC Spirit Award]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:29:19 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Spikes manager of promotions and community relations David Wells has been honored by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC) as winner of its 2013 Spirit Award. The award was presented to David on March 13 at the CBICC's annual Awards Gala.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Spikes manager of promotions and community relations David Wells has been honored by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC) as winner of its 2013 Spirit Award. The award was presented to David on March 13 at the CBICC's annual Awards Gala.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Duck Dynasty's Mountain Man appearing July 26]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:55:38 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["Mountain Man" from the record-breaking A&E reality show Duck Dynasty will meet and greet fans and participate in the game entertainment when the Spikes host the Auburn Doubledays on Friday, July 26 at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park! Duck Dynasty is the most-watched show in A&E history, attracting over 8.6 million viewers for its recent Season 3 premier episode!]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA["Mountain Man" from the record-breaking A&amp;E reality show Duck Dynasty will meet and greet fans and participate in the game entertainment when the Spikes host the Auburn Doubledays on Friday, July 26 at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park! Duck Dynasty is the most-watched show in A&amp;E history, attracting over 8.6 million viewers for its recent Season 3 premier episode!]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Spikes alums nearing MLB debuts in '13]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:07:27 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Entering the 2013 season, a total of 16 former State College Spikes players have reached the major leagues, including five who made their big league debuts in 2012. A number of former Spikes are currently in major league spring training camps trying to make their cases to be considered for a big league promotion in 2013. We take a look at five alums with the best chance of receiving their call to the big leagues this year.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Entering the 2013 season, a total of 16 former State College Spikes players have reached the major leagues, including five who made their big league debuts in 2012. A number of former Spikes are currently in major league spring training camps trying to make their cases to be considered for a big league promotion in 2013. We take a look at five alums with the best chance of receiving their call to the big leagues this year.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Free 2013 Spikes Kids Club sign-ups underway! ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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        Parents, Ike the Spike invites you to register your children for the FREE 2013 Spikes Kids Club presented by First National Bank! Kids 12 and under can join and receive free tickets to 11 pre-selected games, a membership card, exclusive members-only events and experiences! ]]></description>
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        Parents, Ike the Spike invites you to register your children for the FREE 2013 Spikes Kids Club presented by First National Bank! Kids 12 and under can join and receive free tickets to 11 pre-selected games, a membership card, exclusive members-only events and experiences! ]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[2012 Spike Gaffney returning to football]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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        2012 Spikes outfielder Tyler Gaffney has announced that he is leaving professional baseball after one season to return to Stanford University, where he will complete his degree and play running back for the nationally-ranked Cardinal football team in 2013. ]]></description>
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        2012 Spikes outfielder Tyler Gaffney has announced that he is leaving professional baseball after one season to return to Stanford University, where he will complete his degree and play running back for the nationally-ranked Cardinal football team in 2013. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Oliver Marmol to manage 2013 Spikes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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        Former St. Louis Cardinals farmhand and second-year minor league manager Oliver Marmol will lead the Spikes 2013 coaching staff. Marmol will be joined on the Spikes' bench by pitching coach Dernier Orozco, hitting coach Ramon Ortiz and head athletic trainer Dan Martin. 
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        Former St. Louis Cardinals farmhand and second-year minor league manager Oliver Marmol will lead the Spikes 2013 coaching staff. Marmol will be joined on the Spikes' bench by pitching coach Dernier Orozco, hitting coach Ramon Ortiz and head athletic trainer Dan Martin. 
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<title><![CDATA[Spikes Home Opener set for Monday, June 17]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:34:53 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Spikes will open their 2013 season schedule on Monday, June 17 with a 7:05 p.m. home game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park against the rival Williamsport Crosscutters. The club's 76-game season schedule includes 38 home dates between June 17 and August 30.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spikes will open their 2013 season schedule on Monday, June 17 with a 7:05 p.m. home game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park against the rival Williamsport Crosscutters. The club's 76-game season schedule includes 38 home dates between June 17 and August 30.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Dambach named NYPL Exec of the Year]]></title>
<link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121024&amp;content_id=40016104&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_t1174&amp;sid=t1174</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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        Spikes Vice President & GM Jason Dambach has been named the New York-Penn League's 2012 Robert Stedler Executive of Year. The announcement was made by New York-Penn League President Ben Hayes as part of the league's release of its annual post-season awards.
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        Spikes Vice President &amp; GM Jason Dambach has been named the New York-Penn League's 2012 Robert Stedler Executive of Year. The announcement was made by New York-Penn League President Ben Hayes as part of the league's release of its annual post-season awards.
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<title><![CDATA[Spikes announce affiliation agreement with St. Louis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
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        The State College Spikes have entered into a new two-year Player Development Contract (PDC) with the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. The agreement will align the Spikes and Rebirds through at least the 2014 New York-Penn League season.]]></description>
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        The State College Spikes have entered into a new two-year Player Development Contract (PDC) with the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. The agreement will align the Spikes and Rebirds through at least the 2014 New York-Penn League season.]]></content:encoded>
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