TRENTON, N.J. – Camden Ross smashed a homer and reached base three times to set the State College Spikes’ new franchise record for most consecutive games reaching base at 27 as the Spikes fell to the Trenton Thunder, 10-6, on Saturday night at Trenton Thunder Ballpark.
Ross surpassed Rowan Wick’s 26-game streak to round out his time with the Spikes (17-14 2nd Half) in 2014 with a first-inning walk, then stamped his record-setting effort with a solo shot down the right-field line in the fifth for his fourth homer of the season. Ross also added a single and scored two runs, increasing his on-base percentage across both halves of the season to .492.
The 27-game streak is also the longest in the MLB Draft League this season, with Vantrel Reed’s 35-game on-base streak for Williamsport last season currently holding the all-time league record.
Jett Buck gave the Spikes the lead in the opening inning with a solo homer to left for his first extra-base hit with the club before Trenton (15-15 2nd Half) used the crooked inning to take control of the game with four runs in the second, including Dean O’Neill’s two-run homer off the top of the right-center field wall, his second of the year.
The Thunder got further help from the long ball with Bryson Trammell’s two-run homer to right field in the third, his first of the season, and Brayden Fraasman’s two-run shot to left, his second of the year.
Spikes right fielder Jacoby Long recorded two doubles and drove in two runs to help the State College offense.
Trenton starting pitcher Billy Morris (4-2) went six innings for the win, allowing four runs, three of them earned, on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters. Morris also served as the Thunder’s designated hitter for the game, contributing three hits and an RBI to help his own cause.
Jackson Mayo (3-2) started and took the loss for the Spikes after being charged with six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 2 1/3 innings.
Sunday, the Spikes finish their six-game road trip with the rubber match of their three-game series with the Thunder at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. with right-hander Pablo Torres (0-1) starting on the mound for State College against Trenton right-hander Jackson Thomas (1-2).
After the road trip concludes, the Spikes will return home on Tuesday, August 18 for a five-game homestand at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. All five games will 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 Thunder on Sunday 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 Trenton Thunder Ballpark starting at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Audio streaming of every Spikes game, home and away, is available on StateCollegeSpikes.com.
