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NYPL Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Scrappers Win 3-0

August 27, 2009 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers News Release


Niles, OH- On Thursday night, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers wrapped up a three game homestand with a 3-0 win over the Batavia Muckdogs. With the win the Scrappers are now 43-23 overall and 23-10 at Eastwood Field. The Scrappers victory and the Williamsport Crosscutters loss Thursday night makes Mahoning Valley's magic number to clinch the Pinckney Division at four.

Scrappers starter Marty Popham earned his sixth win this season, pitching 5 innings. He gave up no runs on four hits while striking out five, bringing Popham's season total strikeouts to 78, the second most in a single season in Scrappers history. Antwonie Hubbard pitched the next three innings and gave up one hit. Cory Burns pitched the ninth inning and recorded his eleventh save in thirteen chances.

The Scrappers scored first in the 2nd when Rafael Vera delivered an RBI single to centerfield. Mahoning Valley added to the lead in the 3rd when Ben Carlson doubled driving home Jason Kipnis with the second Scrappers run. Carlson added another RBI in the 5th with a single, again scoring from 3rd was Kipnis. The Muckdogs were unable to score against Scrappers pitching and Mahoning Valley recorded the 3-0 victory.

Friday, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers begin a five game road trip in Jamestown, New York against the Jammers. Vidal Nuno is scheduled to make the start for the Scrappers; he is 4-0 with a 1.55 ERA. Friday's game starts at 7:05 PM and can only be heard online at mvscrappers.com.

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