Scrappers Game Notes
August 27, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release
Oh So Close: Wednesday's 9-8 loss to Auburn was up and down all around. Mahoning Valley scored five runs in the top of the second and went into the bottom half of the inning leading 5-1. The Doubledays scored five of their own, to take a 6-5 lead after two. The Scrappers trailed 9-8 in the top of the ninth, and had the tying run at third before Alexis Pantoja struck out looking to end the game.
Good to be Back: The Scrappers make their second visit to the West Virginia Black Bears for the second half of this six-game road trip. The Scrappers are 2-4 against the Black Bears, and 1-2 in Morgantown.
Big Bat Missing: Second baseman Kevin Kramer has been promoted to the West Virginia Power. The Black Bears had their first two draft picks in the first series against Mahoning Valley this season, and both Kramer and Kevin Newman are now with the Power.
Coming In Hot: Outfielder Ka'ai Tom enters tonight with an eight-game hit streak. Tom is 11-38 during his hit streak. Tom went 2-for-5 on Wednesday night against the Doubledays. He had two doubles, and drove in three runs.
Linares vs. Brubaker: Leandro Linares has tossed six innings against the Black Bears this season. In six innings, he has allowed just three hits, but has walked nine. Walks continue to be an issue for Linares, who enters leading the league in walks allowed. J.T. Brubaker faced the Scrappers on August 22 and went four innings allowing two hits and one earned run. Brubaker walked two and struck out just one.
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