Archive for July, 2010

Penguins Tidbits

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

With Youngstown State on the cusp of starting the Eric Wolford Era, here are some notes from the university: The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced this week that the Youngstown State at Western Illinois game on Oct. 16 at Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill. will be a part of the league's ...

A Story Of True Courage

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

As anyone reading this is grinding through another day and thinking how bad they have it, Alyssa Malachin has had it worse. Alyssa is a 16 year-old girl from Mineral Ridge who lived the normal life.  She was active in her school's drama club, spending time with her friends, and ...

Anemic Scrappers Starve Again, 3-0

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers continued their search for offense.  Having mustered only one hit through five in last night's loss, the Scrappers went hitless through the first six tonight.  Williamsport chipped away and scored a 3-0 victory at Eastwood Field in front of 2,653 fans.  The lack of offense can't ...

Scrappers Give One To Williamsport, 4-3

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are having a hard time developing any means of consistency.  On one night the pitching is golden, but the offense struggles.  The next night, the offense will put up six runs, but the bullpen gives up seven.  The result going into Sunday's game was a 12-17 ...

The Best Commercial of All Times

Friday, July 16th, 2010

By far, the best commercial ever made, just kept hearing, "All we need is one pin Rodney", in my head, had to let the readers enjoy it again!

Scrappers Plan Lebronfire, Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Officially Invited

Friday, July 16th, 2010

At the conclusion of the August 5th Mahoning Valley Scrappers game, a Lebronfire will be held at Eastwood Field. The baseball game will feature the Scrappers against the Tri-City Valley Cats.  Any fan who shows up at the gate and turns in any piece of Lebron James Cavaliers Apparel will ...

Struggling Scrappers Pull Out 4-2 Win

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers got a nice distraction from the normal routine for a couple of days.  The four game losing streak that the Scrappers had been dealing with was overshadowed by Asdrubal Cabrera's presence, and this would be a nice time to reverse the current and move forward.  Mahoning ...

Asdrubal Cabrera Speaks On His Return To Majors

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Asdrubal Cabrera has started his path back to the Cleveland Indians.  Cabrera is playing two rehab games with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers before moving on to Akron to finish the transition back to the majors.  Cabrera is anxious to return to the big team, but understands the process and expectations ...