Former Baltimore Orioles standout Al Bumbry doesn't remember much about his years in the minor leagues, but he doesn’t recall too many ballparks like Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The uniform of the slugger who homered off Scott McGregor during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the 1979 World Series hung in the same restaurant where the former Baltimore Orioles pitcher dined Tuesday afternoon.
UNIVERSITY PARK — The highest drafted player on the State College Spikes already grasps the long-term thinking associated with beginning a professional career.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Zach Foster, like many of his State College Spikes teammates, is a long shot to reach the big leagues one day.
No New York-Penn League team allowed more hits and earned runs than the State College Spikes in 2008.
ALTOONA — A 15-minute stretch this past week demonstrated why the 2009 version of Miles Durham looks nothing like the player who once played for the State College Spikes.
WILLIAMSPORT — The State College Spikes received its version of an offensive ringer well before the summer started, and this one studies more swings than he takes.
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Auburn series exerted a physical toll on the State College Spikes.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Auburn hangs photos of past championship teams in its Falcon Park clubhouse.
UNIVERSITY PARK — The State College Spikes lead the New York-Penn League in one category: double plays.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Kyle Morgan still envisions himself running toward baseballs before unveiling his strong left arm. His new position forces him to hold back.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Carey Davis walked around as a conflicted man Sunday night.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Baseball is littered with comeback stories.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Last year is behind the State College Spikes.
The State College Spikes hope a fresh promotional tactic helps the franchise endure — and possibly flourish — during the recession.
















































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