About Last Night: State College Spikes, August 20, 2018
The State College Spikes were the fourth of my five August visits to New York-Penn League ballparks
August 20: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, home of the State College Spikes (Class A Short Season affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals)
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, from the outside:
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, from within:
Culinary Creation: The Nittany Burger (two half pound patties, accoutrements)
Ballpark Character: Broadcaster Joe Putnam, who celebrated his birthday by wearing a robe and crown and, eventually, getting pied atop the dugout.
At Random: This is a great name for a drink cart.
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8/24: Aberdeen IronBirds
8/31: Staten Island Yankees (for return bubble gum blowing engagement)
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