NYPL Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Muckdogs Power Past Scrappers

Published on June 20, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release


Niles, Ohio - Batavia hit three home runs and recorded 11 hits to beat Mahoning Valley, 10-7, in the series opener at Eastwood Field.

The Scrappers scored first in the bottom of the first inning, but the Muckdogs scored the next six runs to take a 6-1 lead. Mahoning Valley chipped away to make it 6-3 in the bottom of the fifth, but the Scrappers were unable to get closer.

The Muckdogs took advantage of six Scrappers errors in the game, scoring a pair of unearned runs. Rob Nixon took the loss for the Scrappers, falling to 0-1. Jose Almarante picked up the win, improving to 1-0.

Outfielder Bryson Myles homered in the fifth, the first home run of the year for the Scrappers.

The two teams will play Tuesday night at 7:05 pm at Eastwood Field.




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