Scrappers snap skid

NILES –The Mahoning Valley Scrappers struggled in the first two games of a key three-game home series against State College.

On Saturday, the Scrappers gave up a season-high 23 hits in a 13-8 setback. That was followed by a 5-0 shutout loss.

On Monday, the Scrappers avoided a sweep with a much-needed 4-2 win over the Spikes in front of 2,094 fans at Eastwood Field.

The victory keeps the Scrappers (30-31) within striking distance in the New York-Penn League wildcard standings. They are 4.5 games behind Staten Island.