ABERDEEN, Md. – One night after 12-0 win to clinch their first-ever series victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds, the State College Spikes’ bid for a sweep fell short as they dropped a 12-1 decision on Thursday night at IBEW Local 24 Union Field at Ripken Stadium.

The game was shortened to six innings by thunderstorms in the Aberdeen area.

The Spikes (4-5) took the opening lead of the game on Trent Turner’s RBI groundout in the second inning, but Aberdeen (3-5) unleashed two big innings, with four runs in the second and seven runs in the fourth.

CJ Richmond extended his on-base streak to nine games, covering the entire 2026 season to this point, along with stretching his hitting streak to five games courtesy of a third-inning single. Alex Mendoza Jr. also extended his hitting streak to five games, while Tyree Reed’s seven-game hitting streak came to a close after he went 0-for-2 at the plate.

Chance Acord (0-1) took the loss for the Spikes after being charged with four runs, but only one of them earned, on four hits and four walks while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings.

Nelson Zapata led Aberdeen’s offensive effort by going 3-for-3 with an RBI. Collin Priest and Brian Heckelman each brought in three runs with a double, Priest in the second and Heckelman in the fourth.

IronBirds starter Finnegan Wall (1-1) went five inninga and allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters for the win.