NYPL Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Scrappers Ninth Inning Rally Tops Black Bears

August 4, 2016 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release


Morgantown, WV-The Mahoning Valley Scrappers entered the game with the West Virginia Black Bears on Thursday night with a 0-9 record when trailing after eight innings on the road. A two run Todd Isaacs' double would change that as the Scrappers rallied to top the Black Bears 4-3.

Mahoning Valley took the early lead in the top of the fourth inning. Gavin Collins led off the inning with a triple, his first of the season. Collins would then score on a fielding error by the Black Bears for a 1-0 lead.

West Virginia would answer back with single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings for a 3-1 lead. The Black Bears tied the game on an Albert Baur RBI single in the fifth.

The Black Bears would take the lead in the sixth. With one out and one on, Luis Jimenez would then load the bases on a walk and a hit by pitch. Kevin Krause would follow with a bases loaded walk to drive in the go ahead run. The Black Bears added a run in the seventh on an RBI single by Sandy Santos.

In the top of the eighth inning the Scrappers would cut the deficit to just a run. With one out, Andrew Calica tripled to right. An Erlin Cerda RBI ground out would close the deficit to 3-2.

The Scrappers would then rally with one out in the ninth. Gian Paul Gonzalez would reach on an infield single before Alexix Pantoja would also reach on a base hit. With two on and one out, Todd Isaccs came to the plate. Isaacs, before his final at bat, was 0-3 with three strikeouts. This time he ripped a double into the leftfield corner to score both runners and to put the Scrappers up 4-3.

The drama would build in the bottom of the ninth. Hunter Owen doubled to start the inning. With one out he would move to third on a single from Kevin Mahala. Sandy Santos would then send a fly ball to right. Silento Sayles would make the catch with Owen tagging at third. Sayles throw to the plate beat Owen by two steps as Jack Goihl applied the tag for the game ending double play.

Shane Bieber started and took a no decision in 3.0 innings of work. He allowed just one hit and struck out four. Luis Jimenez followed with 4.0 innings of relief. He allowed three earned runs on four hits. Jimenez walked four and struck out two. Michael Letkewicz (5-0) picked up the win in 2.0 innings of relief work. He allowed three hits and no runs. Letkewicz did not record a walk or a strikeout.

The Scrappers (21-24) and Black Bears (20-26) will conclude their series on Friday night. First pitch from Morgantown is set for 7:05pm. Cesar Ventura is scheduled to start for Mahoning Valley. The Scrappers will return home on Tuesday night for a six game home stand. Scrappers ticket packages and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 330-505-0000 or by visiting the Mr. Rooter Box Office at Eastwood Field.

Check out the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Statistics



New York-Penn League Stories from August 4, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central