State College Spikes News

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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Wick's Road to the Show finishes with MLB debut

2014 Spikes slugger reaches bigs as Padres hurler

September 1, 2018 1:31 PM ET

Rowan Wick, who captivated State College Spikes fans during an unparalleled power surge as a hittter in 2014, made his major league debut for the San Diego Padres on Friday night as a pitcher to become the 55th Spikes alum to reach the bigs on the Road to the Show, presented by HRI, Inc.

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Biggest crowd of 2018 on hand for Spikes' home finale

Diaz produces four hits despite 7-2 loss to Black Bears

(Steve Manuel)

August 31, 2018 11:31 PM ET

A crowd of 5,517 fans, the largest to see the State College Spikes in action at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in the 2018 season, witnessed Imeldo Diaz record four hits in the Spikes' 7-2 loss to the West Virginia Black Bears in the home finale on Friday night.

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Spikes name 2018 award winners

Espinal, Casadilla, Whalen earn team honors before home finale

Stanley Espinal (left) took home Spikes MVP honors, Franyel Casadilla (middle) was named Pitcher of the Year, and Brady Whalen (right) earned the Josiah Viera Perseverance Award before the home finale.

August 31, 2018 7:14 PM ET

The State College Spikes announced their 2018 year-end award winners before Friday's regular season home finale at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Infielder Stanley Espinal was named the club's Most Valuable Player, while right-handed pitcher Franyel Casadilla earned the Spikes' Pitcher of the Year award and Brady Whalen won the Josiah Viera Perseverance Award.

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Spikes ousted from playoff hunt on Thursday

Figuera posts fifth three-hit game of the season

(Steve Manuel)

August 30, 2018 11:23 PM ET

Edwin Figuera collected three hits, including a triple, but the State College Spikes were officially eliminated from postseason contention with a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the West Virginia Black Bears on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

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Lantigua's cycle spoils series opener for Spikes

First-ever cycle for Spikes opponent helps 13-3 West Va. win

(Steve Manuel)

August 29, 2018 11:35 PM ET

Stanley Espinal homered and drove in all three runs for the State College Spikes, but the West Virginia Black Bears put together a 15-hit barrage and Edison Lantigua hit for a historic cycle as the Black Bears took a 13-3 victory on Wednesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

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