Archive for July, 2011

Hot Scrappers Rally For 9-6 Win

Friday, July 15th, 2011

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers overcame four runs in the first inning by the Connecticut Tigers and came from behind to win, 9-6. Mahoning Valley answered with three runs in the bottom of the first to cut the deficit to 4-3. Connecticut scored in the fourth inning to make it 5-3, but ...

Jeanmar Gomez Doesn’t Factor In Decision, Scrappers Win 2-1

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Scrapper fans got a little treat at Eastwood Field Wednesday.  Indians Prospect, Jeanmar Gomez, made a start in preparation to join the Indians after the break.  Gomez is rumored to be taking the place of Mitch Talbot in the Indians rotation.  Talbot is having arm problems and has been placed ...

Top Rank Needs To Keep Pavlik Undercard Full of Local Talent

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

With a Main Event in place for the August 6 boxing card at the Covelli Centre, the undercard remains sketchy.  The fight will be televised on ShoBox, Showtime's boxing affiliate.  ShoBox isn't HBO Championship Boxing, but is a major media outlet with a loyal viewership.  To ensure a good crowd, ...

Scrapper Personnel: Drew LaFollette

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Drew LaFollette is another busybody with more than one responsibility working for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.  LaFollette, a Bowling Green grad from Toledo, likes the area and is part of a close-knit group of folks who work hard behind the scenes to make the Scrappers games an enjoyable outing for ...

Indians Jeanmar Gomez To Start Wednesday Game For Scrappers

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Columbus Clippers (AAA) RHP Jeanmar Gomez is starting for the Scrappers on Wednesday, July 13 at Eastwood Field.  Gomez also has four appearances with the Cleveland Indians this season. Gomez has 14 starts in Columbus this season, going 9-3 with an ERA of 2.40. In his four appearances with Cleveland in 2011, ...

YSU Women’s Basketball To Hold Golf Outing On August 27

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The Youngstown State Women's Basketball Team will hold a golf outing on August 27.  The event will be held at Knoll Run Golf Course in Coitsville and you can sign a team up for the four-person scramble.  The event is guaranteed fun with Bob Boldon and staff participating.  They are ...

Pavlik Tickets Go On Sale Friday, July 15

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Kelly Pavlik will get into the ring in his hometown on August 6.  Pavlik (37-2, 32 KO) will square off against Darryl Cunningham (23-2) in the feature match on the Covelli Centre card.  The Ghost, in shape and of sharp mind these days, is really buckling down getting ready for ...

WWE Tickets For September 17 Covelli Centre Event On Sale July 16

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The WWE Superstars are making Youngstown a regular stop on their tour lately.  An announcement has been made by the WWE and The Covelli Centre to promote the Saturday night, September 17 event.  Tickets go on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m.  You can purchase tickets for the special RAW ...