UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Two-time National Champion wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink gave State College Spikes fans a thrill on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with a special appearance presented by Lion Country Kia as the Spikes dropped a 15-2 decision to the Aberdeen IronBirds.
Mesenbrink signed autographs and took pictures with fans throughout the night and also threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch.
Plus, fans brought their dogs to the third and final Bark in the Park of the season presented by Timberland Federal Credit Union and Plum Pristine Clean.
In game action, Camden Ross got closer to Rowan Wick’s Spikes (15-11 2nd Half) record 26-game on-base streak with a wall-ball triple in the first inning to extend his own mark to 22 games. However, the Spikes fell out of first place in the MLB Draft League second-half standings for the first time since July 25 with the loss as the IronBirds (16-11 2nd Half) became the loop’s new pacesetter.
Luis De La Cruz knocked in four runs to lead the way for Aberdeen, with a pair of two-run singles. Max Galvin also homered for the second straight night with a two-run shot to right field in the fourth, his fifth long ball of the season.
Spikes starter Pablo Torres (0-1) took the loss after being charged with six runs on three hits, three walks and a hit batsman over 1 1/3 innings. Torres recorded one strikeout in the effort.
Aberdeen starter Josh Milleville (1-2) went five innings for the win. Milleville allowed one run on three hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out six batters.
After an off day on Monday, the Spikes will hit the road on Tuesday to begin a six-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series at Kendrick Family Ballpark against the West Virginia Black Bears at 6:00 p.m. The series will mark the Spikes’ first visit to West Virginia this season.
The road trip continues with a three-game series against the Trenton Thunder this weekend before the Spikes return home on Tuesday, August 18 for a five-game homestand at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. All five games with start at 6:35 p.m. and fans can enjoy a quintet of Daily Value Promotions, starting with a pair of matchups against the Williamsport Crosscutters on a Walking Taco Tuesday presented by Bigfoot Country Legends and a Glizzy & Wine Wednesday presented by Seven Mountains Wine Cellars.
The Spikes will then face the Thunder for a three-game series from August 20-22, including a Thirsty Thursday presented by The BUS and a 4-Pack Friday presented by 93.7 3WZ before finishing with FIREWORKS along with a 20th Anniversary Season Poster Giveaway on Saturday, August 22.
Tickets for the upcoming homestand, along with all eight remaining home games on the 20th Anniversary Season schedule, are available by calling 814-271-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with hours during home game days of 10 a.m. to the end of the game Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to the end of the game on Saturday and Sunday.
Spikes fans can also celebrate the final month of the 20th Anniversary Season with 20% off single-game tickets and select Luxury Suites at the ballpark with the 20/20 Special presented by The Clubhouse Family Fun Centre at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
That's not just 20% off Diamond Club, Field Box, Bullpen Box and Outfield Bleacher seats - even select Luxury Suites from Tuesday to Thursday are 20% off for every remaining home game in our 20th Anniversary Season.
Use promo code AUGUST20 by phone at 814-272-1711, at the Spikes Ticket Office, or click this link: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/team.asp?SponsorID=19353&promocode=AUGUST20
Fans can use promo code AUGUST20 to buy and download single-game tickets, and view the 2026 promotional schedule, by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.
Catch all the action of the Spikes’ game against the Black Bears on Tuesday via the Spikes Radio Network presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics with Joe Putnam on the call. The broadcast starts with Spikes Live! presented by Mount Nittany Health on the air from Kendrick Family Ballpark starting at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Audio streaming of every Spikes game, home and away, is available on StateCollegeSpikes.com.
