NYPL Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Scrappers Bounced By Black Bears

Published on August 11, 2018 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release


(Morgantown, WV) - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers jumped out to an early lead on Saturday night, but the West Virginia Black Bears would take advantage of a Scrappers' error in the fourth to take the lead for good on the way to a 9-3 final.

Mahoning Valley got on the board after Jose Fermin walked to start the game. He moved to second on a stolen base. With two outs, Mitch Reeves singled to score Fermin for the 1-0 lead.

After the Black Bears tied the game with a solo homer in the second, they would take the lead for good in the fourth. With two outs, Nick Valaika reached on a throwing error to extend the inning. The next batter, Daniel Amaral singled to drive in two and put the Black Bears on top for good.

Yeffersson Yannuzzi (0-1) started and took the loss in 4.1 innings of work. He allowed 4 runs, 1 earned, on 5 hits. Yannuzzi walked 3 and struck out 6.

With the Auburn Doubledays loss to State College, the Scrappers still lead the Pinckney Division by two games.

The Scrappers (32-21) finish out the current road trip on Sunday afternoon with the Black Bears before taking off for the All-Star break. First pitch is set for 4:05 with Cameron Mingo getting the start. The Scrappers return home for a doubleheader with the Auburn Doubledays on August 15th. Get your tickets now at mvscrappers.com or by calling 330-505-0000 or visiting the Chevy All-Stars box office at Eastwood Field.

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