State College Spikes News

Save on great Spikes gifts this holiday season

Get a BONUS 13th ticket voucher on Flex Book, BONUS game on Value Plan

November 19, 2018 11:12 AM ET

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays? Spread good cheer in the New Year with the State College Spikes! Purchase a Flex Book from now through December 31, and receive a BONUS 13th ticket voucher along with great savings. Plus, each Value Plan ordered through December 31 comes with a free BONUS game of your choice! These offers only last through the end of the year, so to order today, call a Spikes ticket representative at (814) 272-1711.

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Dambach leaving Spikes to pursue other opportunities

Spikes President departing after serving with club for over decade

October 22, 2018 12:04 PM ET

State College Spikes President Jason Dambach has departed the organization to pursue opportunities outside of Minor League Baseball.

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Safe and Seen at the Ballpark is this Sunday

Free family trick-or-treating event to take place at Medlar Field, rain or shine

October 22, 2018 11:01 AM ET

The State College Spikes are once again partnering with Centre LifeLink EMS to give fans a chance at free family fun for the Halloween season with Safe & Seen at the Ballpark. The family trick-or-treating event is scheduled for Sunday, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, rain or shine.

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Spikes release 2019 schedule

Season seats now on sale, 38-game slate runs from June 15 to September 1

October 17, 2018 1:24 PM ET

The State College Spikes have released their 2019 New York-Penn League schedule. Fans can make sure to catch all 38 home games by purchasing 2019 Season Seat Memberships, now on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office by phone at (814) 272-1711 and online at StateCollegeSpikes.com. The home slate begins with an Opening Night matchup against the Wililamsport Crosscutters (Philadelphia Phillies) on Saturday, June 15. The Spikes and Crosscutters will also meet in the 2019 regular season home finale at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Sunday, September 1.

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Neri earns fifth nod as NYPL's top Sports Turf Manager

Spikes' Senior Sports Turf Manager battled area's wettest-ever summer

Spikes Senior Sports Turf Manager Matt Neri is now a five-time NYPL Sports Turf Manager of the Year. (Steve Manuel)

September 20, 2018 12:23 PM ET

The New York-Penn League has named State College Spikes Senior Sports Turf Manager Matt Neri the 2018 NYPL Sports Turf Manager of the Year. Neri, the only sports turf manager in the history of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, is now a five-time recipient of the prestigious honor. Neri earned the award after leading the efforts to maintain a Major League-quality playing surface at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park through the wettest summer on record in the State College area, according to the National Weather Service.

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NYPL All-Star Game gear now 30% off online

Enjoy savings on All-Star merchandise at the Spikes' online store

September 11, 2018 3:51 PM ET

Fans from all over the world can now save on their souvenir gear from the event of the summer in Central PA! Get 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game merchandise, now available at 30% off throughout the Spikes' online team store!

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AKS Security gives away safe to Spikes fan

Richard Neumann of State College wins Mesa safe at home finale

Richard Neumann of State College (middle) receives his new safe from Renee Cooper (left) and John Smith (right) of AKS Security after winning it at the August 31 home finale. (State College Spikes)

September 6, 2018 9:58 AM ET

State College Spikes fan Richard Neumann's life just got a lot more secure, thanks to AKS Security. Richard won a 29.5-cubic foot Mesa safe from AKS Security at the August 31 home finale after entering into the drawing this year at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

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Spikes shut out 'Cutters in 2018 season finale

Five pitchers combine on six-hit shutout in 1-0 victory

(Steve Manuel)

September 3, 2018 7:05 PM ET

Five pitchers combined to yield just six hits and give the State College Spikes a 1-0 victory over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Monday in a Labor Day matchup at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field to close out the 2018 regular season.

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Perez shines, Spikes top 'Cutters to stop skid

2016 first-rounder hits first professional home run, drives in five

(Steve Manuel)

September 2, 2018 9:00 PM ET

Delvin Perez smashed the first home run of his professional career and knocked in five runs to help lead the State College Spikes to a 9-1 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Sunday night at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field that stopped an eight-game losing streak.

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Spikes fall to 'Cutters to start season-ending series

Espinal produces two hits, Figuera ties club HBP record

Edwin Figuera tied the Spikes' single-season record for times hit by pitch with his 20th of the year on Saturday. (Steve Manuel)

September 1, 2018 10:50 PM ET

The State College Spikes began their final series of the 2018 season with a 7-3 loss to the Williamsport Crosscutters on Saturday night at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.

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