Spikes, 3WZ Sending Lucky Fan to See Cardinals/Pirates In St. Louis

Registration for Ultimate Baseball Fan Escape Underway, Winner Announced Mar. 11

STATE COLLEGE- The State College Spikes and radio partner 95.3 FM 3WZ are teaming up to send one lucky fan and a guest on a three-day, two-night baseball getaway to see the Spikes new major league affiliate, the St. Louis Cardinals, take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis, Missouri.

The winner of the Ultimate Baseball Fan Escape presented by the Spikes and 95.3/3WZ will receive round-trip airfare to St. Louis, hotel accommodations for two nights, and two tickets to see an entire three-game series between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium. The winner will have their choice of either the April 26-28, August 13-15 or September 13-15 Cards/Bucs series dates.

The contest is open to any baseball fan 18 years of age or older and there's no cost to register. A registration box is available inside the Spikes Team Offices at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, located at the corner of Porter and Curtin Roads. Registration boxes are also available at several local businesses throughout Centre County. A complete list of participating locations, along with complete contest rules and regulations, can be viewed at 3wz.com.

The winner of the Ultimate Baseball Fan Escape will be announced Monday, March 11 on the 3WZ Morning Show with Steve Williams and Gary Sinderson. In addition to receiving the getaway trip to St. Louis, the contest winner will also take home a Spikes prize package including team merchandise and tickets.

95.3 FM 3WZ Bellefonte/State College has served as the flagship radio home for the Spikes Radio Network since the club's inaugural season in 2006. Once again in 2013, 3WZ will carry all 76 Spikes regular season games live and without tape delay on 95.3 FM, 3WZ.com and Cable 4 News. Spikes fans in Clearfield County can also hear every pitch of the 2013 season on 3WZ's sister station, AM 900 WCPA.

The Spikes will open the club's 2013 New York-Penn League schedule on Monday, June 17 with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Williamsport Crosscutters (Philadelphia Phillies) at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes will host 38 nights of fun, affordable family entertainment and future Major League Baseball stars in action between June 17 and August 30. Season Tickets, Value Plans, Flex Books and a variety of group and hospitality options are currently available for the 2013 season and can be purchased by calling (814) 272-1711 or visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Article courtesy of the State College Spikes