Nelson’s hits help power Scrappers to victory

August 7, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

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Hosea Nelson homered to lead the Scrappers to Sunday’s 6-3 victory over the State College Spikes at Eastwood Field.

Scrappers starter Gregori Vasquez (3-2) pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. He struck out two Spikes and walked none.

Reliever Riley Echols allowed one run in two innings while Jonathan Teaney allowed two runs in one inning.

The Scrappers (27-18) started the scoring in the first inning. After reaching base on a walk, Nolan Jones advanced to second on a single by Ulysses Cantu and then scored on a double by Simeon Lucas.

The Scrappers added two runs in the second and third innings and one in the eighth to secure the victory.

Jones drove in two runs while Nelson had two hits. Ernie Clement also had two hits.

Spikes starter Jonathon Mulford (2-4) went 22/3 innings, allowing five runs and seven hits in the New York-Penn League game. He also struck out two and walked six.

Evan Mendoza homered and doubled for the Spikes. Joshua Lopez doubled and singled.

The Scrappers and Spikes will play against tonight at Eastwood Field. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.