Scrappers short stop Tyler Freeman (7) throws to first base during the top of the first inning against Batavia at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles
Scrappers starting pitcher Alex Royalty throws a pitch during the top of the first inning against Batavia at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles
Jose Fermin (12) of the Scrappers scoops a ground ball during the top of the second inning against Batavia at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles
Hosea Nelson of the Scrappers (2) looks toward the umpire after being tagged out by Batavia's Gunnar Schubert (44) during the bottom of the second inning at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles
Hosea Nelson (left) and Clark Scolamiero (right) shake hands after Scolamiero crossed home plate during the bottom of the second inning against Batavia at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles
Richie Palacios (17) of the Scrappers (center) gets greeted by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the bottom of the first inning against .batavia at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 7/5/18 Niles