Scrappers fall in rare morning game

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ hitting woes didn’t subside in the bright sunshine.

Playing a rare morning-start game, the Scrappers (16-29) were held to just four singles in an 8-1 loss to the Batavia Muckdogs.

The loss was the third straight for Mahoning Valley, which is tied with Auburn for the second-most losses in the New York-Penn League.

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