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17 hours ago
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Scrappers comeback spoiled by late Thunder rally
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers surrendered a lead in the ninth inning during an 11-9 loss to the Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League action at Eastwood Field. After trailing at one point, 8-2, the Scrappers scored seven straight runs to take a 9-8 lead into the final inning. The Thunder then scored three runs in the top of the ninth before sitting the home team down in order in the bottom half. Leading the way for the Mahoning Valley was Daniel Stewart, going 5-for-5 on the day with three runs batted in. Khi Holliday and Cardell Thibodeaux also drove in two runs each for the Scrappers. For Trenton, Jakob Poturnak went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, and John Schroeder hit a two-run home run and also registered three RBIs. The Scrappers will again host the Thunder on Thursday, June 12, with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch at Eastwood Field. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-05-2025
- Business
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Scrappers announce new partnership with 717 Credit Union
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced a new partnership with 717 Credit Union Tuesday, becoming the official credit union and banking partner of the local baseball club. 717 will offer giveaways and special saving opportunities for fans, like a loan discount to anyone who brings in a ticket stub from a Scrappers win. The partnership also includes a Mahoning Valley Scrappers Credit card. With every swipe, the credit union will donate 7.17 cents to the Scrappers for special programming 'We're very fortunate here in this market to have tremendous support, and with a lot of the programs that 717 is doing with this partnership, is going to benefit the community as a whole — not just from attending Scrappers games — but the financial literacy programs that are a part of this partnership,' said Mahoning Valley Scrappers Executive Vice President Jordan Taylor. 717 is also bringing back the Dollar Dog Club, where kids will get free tickets to Scrappers games, and every time the Scrappers hit a grand slam, kids get free ice cream. The credit union is also hosting its second annual Financial Wellness Night at the Ballpark on July 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
