UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Wearing their Pink Patriotic Jerseys on a Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the State College Spikes joined together with Mount Nittany Health and fans across the nation to raise $4,200 for the fight against breast cancer at Saturday night’s Paint the Park Game as the Spikes topped the Aberdeen IronBirds, 9-3.
The Spikes’ jerseys went up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Mount Nittany Health Foundation. Each jersey worn by a Spikes player or coach, along with a jersey worn by Ike the Spike and a Team Autographed Jersey, went up for bids to fans across the globe via the LiveSource app.
Between the proceeds from the Jersey-off-the-Back Auction and the Spikes 50/50 Drawing, the contributions supported the efforts of the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Health and more initiatives helping those battling breast cancer and research that will help the fight.
In game action, the Spikes (9-5 2nd Half) took control of first place in the MLB Draft League’s second-half standings by scoring all nine runs over the first five innings to clinch a three-game series sweep.
Luke Nomura capped the scoring with a two-run homer to left field in the fifth, his second blast of the season, while Camden Ross finished just a home run shy of the cycle and knocked in two runs.
CJ Richmond also added a two-run triple in the second, while Jackson Rains and Ryan Rivera collected three hits and one RBI apiece, with Rains contributing a double.
State College pitching was equally formidable, holding the IronBirds (9-6 2nd Half) to just three hits for the game. Aberdeen’s scoring output was limited to Jevin Relaford’s three-run double in the second.
Jackson Mayo (3-0) allowed just one hit batsman and struck out two batters over three scoreless innings of relief to earn the win for the Spikes.
Aberdeen starter Jonah Johnson (0-2) took the loss after being charged with six runs on seven hits and four walks while recording two strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings.
Sunday, the Spikes enter the second half of their blockbuster homestand at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with the opening game of a three-game series against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Right-hander Pablo Torres (0-0) is set to make his first start for State College after earning the save in his debut on July 18 in Mahoning Valley.
Kids will have the chance to meet and greet Bluey at the ballpark on Sunday for a one-night-only appearance. The beloved blue pup, who has become a staple of youngsters all over the world, will be on hand all the way from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to mingle with the families in attendance.
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 a session of Kids Run the Bases presented by Mount Nittany Health.
The hits continue with Papa Johns Night on Monday night with a free Bullpen Box ticket to the game available with Papa Johns orders this week, along with Buck Bleacher Night, and the huge week finishes on Tuesday afternoon with the only scheduled day game of the Spikes' 20th Anniversary Season home schedule on Super Splash Day with a 12:05 p.m. start time.
Tickets for all of these games, along with every remaining home game 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.
Fans can also 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 Scrappers 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.
