NEW YORK - Harrison Didawick homered in the fourth inning to put the MLB Draft League squad on the board, and was one of five State College Spikes players to help propel the league's reps to a 10-6 win over a Cape Cod League squad in an exhibition game on Monday at Citi Field.
In the first-ever meeting between standout players from the two leagues, Didawick, the University of Virginia product who was ranked among MLB.com's Top 250 players entering the 2024 MLB Draft, made a strong case in advance of the 2025 Draft. The Chesapeake, Va. native blasted his two-run shot 391 feet to right-center field off Adam Arther of the Harwich Mariners after being named the game's starting left fielder for the MLB Draft League team.
Soon-to-be Spike Jacob Mayers, who most recently won a national championship with LSU at the College World Series, picked up the win in the contest. Mayers faced the minimum in the seventh, allowing a leadoff walk but then eliciting a flyout and an inning-ending double play. The Gonzalez, La. native is set to officially join the Spikes when he heads to Happy Valley on Tuesday.
18-year-old Quinn Bentley, an N.C. State commit, took over at third base in the sixth inning and drew one walk in three plate appearances.
Two other Spikes pitchers also made their mark. Treyson Peters closed out the game for the MLB Draft League side in the ninth, allowing two runs, while Landon O'Donnell tossed a one-run sixth.
Spikes manager Tim Battle Jr., pitching coach Jared Brown, hitting coach Lastings Milledge, athletic trainer Bayley Hess, and data coordinator Dallas Vaughan all served on the staff for the MLB Draft League squad in the exhibition.
All of the participants will now rejoin their MLB Draft League clubs as action in the league resumes on Tuesday, with the Spikes home against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 6:35 p.m. for a Walking Taco Tuesday presented by Bigfoot Country Legends, featuring half-price Walking Tacos throughout the game and half-price Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday kicks off a three-game homestand, with another 6:35 p.m. game on Wednesday against the Scrappers before an Independence Eve extravaganza against the Williamsport Crosscutters on Thursday, July 3.
Game time is 6:35 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m., and for Independence Eve, the first 500 fans will receive a Military Salute Hat Giveaway presented by Lion Country Kia.
Then, fans will be thrilled by Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act throughout the night! You've seen him across the country, on America's Got Talent, and on Ripley's Believe it or Not, now see him here at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for the first night of two here in Happy Valley. Tyler will balance anything - wheelbarrows, bikes, ladders, and more - with this high-energy, one-of-a-kind performance.
Plus, Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act comes back to the ballpark at the Central PA 4th Fest on July 4, giving fans two chances to catch this spectacular show.
Of course, we'll also be celebrating our nation’s birthday in the cutest way possible with the Great American Baby Races at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. During both the July 3 Independence Eve home game against the Williamsport Crosscutters and the Central PA 4th Fest at the ballpark on July 4, babies and toddlers from across Happy Valley will be revving up to crawl on the field.
Parents can enter their babies for the Great American Baby Races using the form available by clicking here.
Both the champion of the July 3 races and the champion of the July 4 races will receive Ultimate Great American Baby Races Prize Packs, with a Greatest of the Great American Baby Races Prize Pack available for the grand champion.
It's all capped off by another fantastic FIREWORKS show, with the traditional July 3 Spikes FIREWORKS display presented by the PA Lottery and provided by Starfire Corporation.
Plus, the Central PA 4th Fest returns on Friday, July 4 as Medlar Field at Lubrano Park serves as a VIP Viewing Area for the fully choreographed July 4 FIREWORKS display provided by Starfire Corporation. The home of the Spikes will also host Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act, Kids Run the Bases presented by Mount Nittany Health, live music and much more during the day!
Proceeds from the Spikes 50/50 Drawings from July 1-3 will also go towards the Central PA 4th Fest.
Tickets for games from July 1-3, as well as every remaining home game on the Spikes’ 2025 schedule, are available by calling 814-272-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. until the end of the game on Friday, and 10 a.m. until the end of the game on Saturday and Sunday.
Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets, and view the 2025 promotional schedule, by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.
