UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Camden Ross extended his on-base streak to 21 games, approaching a State College Spikes record, but the Aberdeen IronBirds put up a pair of five-run frames to take an 11-1 decision on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Despite the loss, the Spikes (15-10 2nd Half) maintained a half-game lead over the IronBirds (15-11 2nd Half) in the MLB Draft League’s second-half standings with 21 games remaining in the 2026 season.
Ross drove in a run for his 34th RBI and notched two hits, including a double, to draw within five games of Rowan Wick’s franchise record 26-game on-base streak attained in 2014. The Spikes catcher and first baseman has now hit .370 with a .500 on-base percentage across both halves of the MLB Draft League season.
Brycen Hammonds, Max Galvin and Randy Flores each produced three hits for Aberdeen, with Hammonds driving in four runs, Galvin hitting his fourth home run of the season with solo shot to right field to lead off the sixth, and Flores finishing just a home run shy of the cycle. Aberdeen took the lead in the fourth, then added another quintet of runs in the sixth.
State College starter Jackson Mayo (3-1) took the loss. Mayo was charged with five runs on six hits while striking out four batters over 3 1/3 innings.
Aberdeen reliever Ryder Edwards (1-0) pitched three scoreless innings in which he yielded three hits and a walk for the win. Edwards recorded three strikeouts.
The Spikes will look to salvage the final game of their three-game set with the IronBirds on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Right-hander Pablo Torres (0-0) will get the start on the hill for State College in the 6:35 p.m. game, while Aberdeen will send right-hander Josh Milleville (0-2) to the mound.
Spikes fans can meet and greet a two-time National Champion wrestler with a Mitchell Mesenbrink Appearance presented by Lion Country Kia at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Mesenbrink, who has helped lead the way to three team national titles on the mat as well, will sign autographs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., taking time out to throw out the game’s first pitch.
In addition, the first 500 fans through the gates when they open at 5:30, with early admission for Season Ticket holders and groups, will receive a Mitchell Mesenbrink T-Shirt presented by Lion Country Kia.
Plus, Sunday is the final Bark in the Park of the season presented by Plum Pristine Clean and Timberland Federal Credit Union. Fans can bring their four-legged friend as the ballpark goes to the dogs.
It’s also a Sunday Funday presented by Big Froggy 101, featuring a Pre-Game Catch on the Field from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.The first 250 kids 12 and under also eat for free, with a voucher for a free hot dog, chips and soda available at the entrance gates.
Plus, fans of age can enjoy Half-Price Hard Seltzers, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea Vodka, and Dogfish Head Blood Orange & Mango Vodka Crush from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
It’s also an Ike’s Kids Club FREE Game, with free admission to the game for kids 12 and under who are members of Ike’s Kids Club. For more information on how to join Ike’s Kids Club, visit StateCollegeSpikes.com.
After the game, kids 12 and under can participate in Kids Run the Bases presented by Mount Nittany Health.
Tickets for Sunday’s, along with all nine 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 IronBirds on Sunday 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 6:05 p.m.
Audio streaming of every Spikes game, home and away, is available on StateCollegeSpikes.com.
