(Granville, WV)-The Mahoning Valley Scrappers opened their 21st season with a 5-4 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Friday night in West Virginia. The Scrappers grabbed an early three run lead and added insurance runs in the seventh and ninth innings to hold on for their first win

NILES, O.H. - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fought back from a 5-2 deficit in the ninth inning, scoring four runs and walking off the Williamsport Crosscutters, 6-5. With the win, the Scrappers (15-6) still hold the best record in the New York-Penn League. They are 1.5 games ahead of Hudson