NYPL Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Big Third Inning Lifts Scrappers Over Jammers

Published on September 2, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release


Jamestown, New York - The Scrappers sent 11 men to the plate in the third inning and

scored seven runs in an 8-4 victory over the Jamestown Jammers.

Jordan Smith hit a three-run double and Bryson Myles singled in a run as part of the

inning. Smith's double gave the Scrappers the lead for good.

Mahoning Valley scored a run in the top of the first on Francisco Lindor's single. He

recorded the first run batted in of his career on the base hit. Jamestown scored two in the bottom

of the inning and one in the second to take a 3-1 lead before the third inning.

Nate Striz picked up the win in relief. He came on with two outs in the third, allowed a

single and retired the next 13 batters to come to the plate. He improved to 4-5.

Jamestown starter Jose Fernandez picked up the loss in his first start for the Jammers.

Fernandez, the Florida Marlins first round pick in 2011, pitched 2.1 innings and allowed five

runs, all earned, on four hits and three walks. He fell to 0-1.

The Scrappers and Jammers will continue their three-game series on Saturday night at

7:05 pm.




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