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Bankston on DL; Spikes' roster movesSome news before the Spikes finish up their series with Batavia tonight. Maurice Bankston was officially placed on the 7-day Disabled List effective August 30. Bankston, 22, hasn't pitched since Aug 9. The righthander was 2-4 with a 2.34 ERA...
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Updated September 8, 2009 4:50 AM
When Gary Robinson took the field as the manager of the State College Spikes for the first time, he was very candid about his expectations for the 2009 season.
Updated September 4, 2009 4:50 AM
When Leandro Castro doubled off of Michael Felix with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, it was the first hit given up by State College Spikes pitching Thursday night.
Updated September 3, 2009 4:50 AM
Eight hits in the first inning set the tone. With two outs in the top of the first the State College Spikes started a rally, which allowed the team to bat around the entire lineup.
Updated September 2, 2009 4:52 AM
The State College Spikes scored seven runs and lost Monday night because they couldn't hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning.
Updated September 1, 2009 4:52 AM
For a team that was looking to win a game for the first time in three days, a late surge by the Batavia Muckdogs couldn't have come at a worse time for the State College Spikes.
Updated August 31, 2009 4:46 AM
After the record-setting crowd at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park had filed out, the State College Spikes still remained.
Updated August 29, 2009 10:20 PM
The Williamsport Crosscutters scored three runs in the top of the first inning on the way to a 7-4 win over the State College Spikes Saturday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Updated 10:20 PM
Despite a 92-minute rain delay, the State College Spikes managed to keep pace in the New York-Penn League Wild Card race. Updated 2:13 PM
Updated August 28, 2009 4:50 AM
Wednesday night, the State College Spikes were in the thick of the New York-Penn League wild-card race after a streak of four wins in five games.
So it's Friday night in State College, the first weekend where all the students are back for the fall semester.
Updated August 26, 2009 4:48 AM
With all the teams in front of them in the New York-Penn League wild card on their way to wins, the State College Spikes needed to keep pace.
Updated August 25, 2009 4:51 AM
Two errors, 13 strikeouts and just three hits were enough to take away the State College Spikes' hopes of sweeping the three-game series.
After having the worst record in the New York-Penn League in 2008, the State College Spikes are closing in on a major milestone--the playoffs.
Updated August 19, 2009 12:30 AM
The American League used a three-run top of the seventh inning off of State College Spikes' reliever Zach Foster to break a tie game and defeat the National League 4-2 in the New York-Penn League All-Star Game Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Updated 12:30 AM
Updated August 13, 2009 11:43 PM
The New York-Penn League All-Star rosters were finalized Thursday evening and three State College Spikes players will participate. Updated 11:43 PM
Updated August 12, 2009 4:56 AM
When center fielder Evan Chambers arrived in State College, it didn't take long for him to show the Pirates organization why he was worthy of being selected in the third round of the 2009 MLB Draft.
Stepping up to the plate with two outs, Brock Holt just wanted to drive in a run.
Right before the bottom of the fifth inning started Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" blared over the loudspeakers.
Updated August 11, 2009 4:56 AM
It's Aug. 10, and the State College Spikes are in a playoff race.
I'll give you a minute to re-read that.
When designated hitter Aaron Baker rounded third base after hitting a home run against the Jamestown Jammers on Aug. 3, manager Gary Robinson said he told Baker the home run was just the first of many.
Updated August 10, 2009 4:52 AM
State College Spikes infielder Brock Holt stepped to the plate in the 10th inning Sunday having an 0-for-4 day.
Updated August 7, 2009 4:52 AM
When Evan Chambers stepped up to the plate Thursday night at Medlar Field he had one goal --keep his swing simple.
When Tyler Cox walked off the field in the ninth inning Thursday night, he had done his job.
The State College Spikes pitcher entered the game in the fourth inning of a tie game. He left after five-plus innings the winner in the Spikes' 9-5 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds.
Nineteen players on the State College Spikes roster were drafted or acquired by Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington.
Updated August 6, 2009 4:56 AM
For the second straight night, the State College Spikes barely trailed after seven innings. And for the second straight night, the Spikes self-destructed in the top of the eighth inning.
Standing on the mound is a familiar feeling for former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher John Candelaria. Performing in high-pressure situations is something the left hander became accustomed to while helping the Pirates win the 1979 World Series.
Updated August 5, 2009 4:52 AM
The State College Spikes' offense seems to vanish as quickly as it appears.
State College Spikes third baseman Carlos Silva will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Updated August 4, 2009 4:54 AM
With a runner on first base, Justin Byler didn't waste any time expanding the Spikes 2-0 lead. When pitcher Skyler Crawford threw the first pitch to Byler, the pitcher immediately hung his head as the ball hugged the left field foul pole and left the park.
Since being assigned to State College, Spikes designated hitter Aaron Baker had 104 plate appearances without his first professional home run.
He needed one at-bat Monday night to end that drought.
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