Spikes Go For Sweep Against Keys

#3 Frederick Keys (13-14, 6.5 GB) at #2 State College Spikes (15-14, 6.0 GB)

The State College Spikes are finishing up a weekend series tonight as they take on the Frederick Keys! Here are the big storylines:

OUT OF CONTENTION

The Spikes and Keys are officially eliminated from the first-place race following an 8-3 Crosscutters win earlier today. The Crosscutters are first-half champions and will host the MLB Draft League Championship Game in September.

MIDDLE-INNING MAGIC

The Spikes put together 4 runs overall in the 3rd and 4th innings to get the lead. Small ball has continued to be the name of the game this season for the Spikes after getting 2 triples, 1 double, and no home runs last night.

HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE

The Spikes are 9-2 at home this season, outscoring opponents 81-66. The average attendance for the Spikes at Medlar Field on Sundays this season has been 3,168 (72 above Spikes’ overall average), going 2-0 in that span and outscoring opponents 17-13.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Keys: LHP Wyatt Evans (0-0, 0.93 ERA)

Spikes: RHP Ben Plumley (1-0, 2.03 ERA)

PORTNEY’S PICK

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