UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Michael Quevedo became the third pitcher in State College Spikes history to record 12 strikeouts in a single game as he led the Spikes to a two-game series sweep over the Frederick Keys with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Quevedo (2-0) matched Jacob Schlesener’s performance on July 3, 2019 at the Batavia Muckdogs and Louis Davenport III’s total on August 16, 2022 at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, becoming the first Spikes (9-10 2nd Half) pitcher to accomplish the feat at home. The 12 strikeouts were also the most for any pitcher in a single outing in the MLB Draft League this year.
The left-hander racked up six whiffs over the first four innings while retiring the first 11 batters in order, then struck out the side in the fifth. After notching his 10th strikeout to finish the sixth, Quevedo got Taj Bates looking and Trey Lipsey swinging in the seventh to complete his historic outing.
Quevedo allowed one run on four hits over his seven frames and became the first of the trio of Spikes with 12 strikeouts to not allow a walk in the game.
Jeff Heinrich finished the game with two scoreless innings, yielding just one walk while striking out the 13thFrederick (7-13 2nd Half) batter of the night.
State College built its lead in the first on Jaden Collura’s run-scoring fielder’s choice and Trotter Boston’s two-out RBI single. Jakobi Davis bumped the lead to 3-0 in the second with a single to left field before Collura completed the scoring with a two-out, two-run double to right field in the seventh.
Ethan Ott provided the Keys’ lone run with an RBI double that skipped past a diving Dan Tauken in left field in the fifth. Frederick starter Joshua Lanham (0-1) took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings.
Wednesday night, the Spikes change dance partners as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers come into Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for a 6:35 p.m. matchup to start a three-game set. State College is set to send left-hander Carston Herman (0-1) to the mound. Mahoning Valley has not yet announced a starter, though right-hander Robert Helt (0-3) is the most likely candidate.
It's aGlizzy and Wine Wednesday presented by Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and WOWY Radio. Fans can enjoy half-price hot dogs all game long, and fans of age can enjoy half-price 5 oz. servings of Seven Mountains Wine Cellars wine and half-price Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Additional upcoming highlights of the homestand include Bark in the Park III and Yellowstone Night featuring a Yellowstone Jersey-off-the-Back Auction presented by PSECU benefiting Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital on Friday, August 8, FIREWORKS presented by College Township as part of College Township Community Night on Saturday, August 9, and the Katie Schumacher-Cawley Bobblehead Giveaway & Appearance presented by Happy Valley Live along with Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State Night on Sunday, August 10.
It all leads to the 2025 MLB Draft League Championship Game on Thursday, September 4 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, featuring the Spikes taking on the MLB Draft League second half champions for the overall crown.
Tickets for the 2025 MLB Draft League Championship Game, featuring Dollar Dog Night while supplies last, free admission for all students thanks to the Spikes in partnership with Penn State SPA – The Student Programming Association, and Thirsty Thursday presented by The BUS while supplies last, are $10 apiece for every available ballpark seat, and can be purchased online at StateCollegeSpikes.com or through the Spikes Ticket Office.
Tickets to all every game of the homestand through Sunday, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes’ 2025 regular season home schedule and the 2025 MLB Draft League Championship Game, are available by calling 814-271-1711 or by visiting the Spikes Ticket Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with hours during home game days of 9 a.m. to the end of the game Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 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.
Catch all of the action of the Spikes’ game against the Scrappers on Wednesday via the Spikes Radio Network presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics with Steve Jones and Joe Putnam on the call. The broadcast starts with Spikes Live! presented by Mount Nittany Health on the air from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park starting at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Audio streaming of every Spikes game, home and away, is available on StateCollegeSpikes.com.
