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September 3, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - After an exciting summer of baseball at Monongalia County Ballpark, the West Virginia Black Bears have completed 2018 season.
The Black Bears lost in extras to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 4-1, as the visitors stole the series win before heading into the postseason.
In the early going, neither team could muster a run across home plate. A pitcher's duel between P Alex Manasa and Mahoning Valley starter Raymond Burgos moved the game quickly into the fifth inning with the score knotted at 0-0.
Then... Full Story
September 2, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - On a picture-perfect Sunday evening at Monongalia County Ballpark, the West Virginia Black Bears fell to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 7-1.
Mahoning Valley's win helped secure the top spot in the Pinckney Division, as just one game remains in the 2018 regular season.
The Scrappers got started in the top of the first inning with two runs on a pair of hits to take a 2-0 lead. They followed that up with two more runs in the fourth inning to put West Virginia in an early hole.
Then in the top of the ... Full Story
September 1, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - Continuing a late-season hot streak, the West Virginia Black Bears defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 5-2 at Monongalia County Ballpark.
The Black Bears have now won four straight games at the close of the 2018 schedule, including four straight victories over teams contending for New York-Penn League playoff spots.
RF Brett Kinneman opened things up in the bottom of the first inning with an RBI double to put West Virginia on the board. After a balk brought another run around to score, 3B Mike Gr... Full Story
August 31, 2018 - GAME ONE
Granville, W. Va. - Kicking off the last road series of the 2018 season, the West Virginia Black Bears defeated the State College Spikes 13-3.
The Black Bears poured in 15 hits in the game, with five players picking up multiple hits.
Things got started in the top of the first inning with 3B Mike Gretler. The first-year pro out of Oregon State cranked a two-run homer to take an early lead.
The Spikes responded in the bottom of the first with a two-RBI double to tie the score at 2-2.
To lead off the sec... Full Story
West Virginia Black Bears News
Black Bears Complete 2018 Season
September 3, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - After an exciting summer of baseball at Monongalia County Ballpark, the West Virginia Black Bears have completed 2018 season.
The Black Bears lost in extras to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 4-1, as the visitors stole the series win before heading into the postseason.
In the early going, neither team could muster a run across home plate. A pitcher's duel between P Alex Manasa and Mahoning Valley starter Raymond Burgos moved the game quickly into the fifth inning with the score knotted at 0-0.
Then... Full StoryMore West Virginia Black Bears stories below
Mahoning Valley Bests the Black Bears
September 2, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - On a picture-perfect Sunday evening at Monongalia County Ballpark, the West Virginia Black Bears fell to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 7-1.
Mahoning Valley's win helped secure the top spot in the Pinckney Division, as just one game remains in the 2018 regular season.
The Scrappers got started in the top of the first inning with two runs on a pair of hits to take a 2-0 lead. They followed that up with two more runs in the fourth inning to put West Virginia in an early hole.
Then in the top of the ... Full StoryBlack Bears Silence Scrappers in Game One
September 1, 2018 - Granville, W. Va. - Continuing a late-season hot streak, the West Virginia Black Bears defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 5-2 at Monongalia County Ballpark.
The Black Bears have now won four straight games at the close of the 2018 schedule, including four straight victories over teams contending for New York-Penn League playoff spots.
RF Brett Kinneman opened things up in the bottom of the first inning with an RBI double to put West Virginia on the board. After a balk brought another run around to score, 3B Mike Gr... Full StoryBlack Bears Sweep Spikes in State College
August 31, 2018 - GAME ONE
Granville, W. Va. - Kicking off the last road series of the 2018 season, the West Virginia Black Bears defeated the State College Spikes 13-3.
The Black Bears poured in 15 hits in the game, with five players picking up multiple hits.
Things got started in the top of the first inning with 3B Mike Gretler. The first-year pro out of Oregon State cranked a two-run homer to take an early lead.
The Spikes responded in the bottom of the first with a two-RBI double to tie the score at 2-2.
To lead off the sec... Full StoryWest Virginia Black Bears News
- Black Bears Complete 2018 Season - September 3, 2018
- Mahoning Valley Bests the Black Bears - September 2, 2018
- Black Bears Silence Scrappers in Game One - September 1, 2018
- Black Bears Sweep Spikes in State College - August 31, 2018
- Auburn Takes Victory in Series Finale - August 28, 2018
- Black Bears Double-Down on Auburn Extras - August 27, 2018
- West Virginia Walks off on Auburn - August 26, 2018
- Scrappers Snag Series Win over Black Bears - August 25, 2018
- Muckdogs Howl Back at Black Bears - August 22, 2018
- West Virginia Blows out Batavia in Game Two - August 21, 2018
- Muckdogs Steal Win over Black Bears - August 20, 2018
- West Virginia Roars Back on Williamsport - August 19, 2018
- Black Bears Drop Game Two to Crosscutters - August 18, 2018
- Black Bears Chop Down Crosscutters at Home - August 17, 2018
- Black Bears Split Series with Muckdogs - August 16, 2018
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West Virginia Black Bears CF Travis Swaggerty, P Cam Alldred and IF Mike Gretler
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West Virginia Black Bears Minor League Baseball
League: New York-Penn LeagueHome: Morgantown, West Virginia
Class: A (Short-Season)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Website: West Virginia Black Bears site
Schedule: Full West Virginia Black Bears Schedule
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West Virginia Black Bears Scoreboard
| Mon., Sep 3 | L | Mahoning Valley 4 at West Virginia 1 | Final (10) |
| Sun., Sep 2 | L | Mahoning Valley 7 at West Virginia 1 | Final |
| Sat., Sep 1 | W | Mahoning Valley 2 at West Virginia 5 | Final |
| Fri., Aug 31 | W | West Virginia 7 at State College 2 | Final |
| Thu., Aug 30 | W | West Virginia 5 at State College 3 | Final |
| Wed., Aug 29 | W | West Virginia 13 at State College 3 | Final |
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West Virginia Black Bears Headlines
- Reports: Power now minor league affiliate of Seattle Mariners - NYPL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 21)
- MV captures finale; will meet Tri-City in playoffs - NYPL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (September 4)
- MiLB - NYPL Youngstown Vindicator (September 4)
- Scrappers close with win, hit the road - NYPL Youngstown Vindicator (September 4)
- Scrappers capture division - NYPL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (September 3)
- Scrappers clinch another division title - NYPL Youngstown Vindicator (September 3)
- Scrappers lose; lead is 1/2 game - NYPL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (September 2)
- SPORTS digest - NYPL Youngstown Vindicator (September 2)
- Auburn Doubledays top West Virginia Black Bears - NYPL Auburn Citizen (August 29)
- Auburn Doubledays fall in extra innings to West Virginia Black Bears - NYPL Auburn Citizen (August 28)
- West Virginia ends Scrappers streak at 5 - NYPL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 26)
- SPORTS digest - NYPL Youngstown Vindicator (August 25)
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