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September 5, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears lost to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 11-9 at Kendrick Family Ballpark in the final game of the 2024 MLB Draft League season. With the loss, the Black Bears dropped out of post-season contention with the Trenton Thunder earning a spot in Thursday's title game.
Still aiming for a threepeat, the Black Bears jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. After starting pitcher Alex Brewer retired the Scrappers' order the first two innings, Trace Willhoite led off the bottom of the second wi... Full Story
September 3, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 2-1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Tuesday evening. Strong defensive performances from both teams kept the game knotted at one through the ninth inning, leaving Trace Willhoite to walk it off with his second home run of the series.
Christian Womble took the mound for the Black Bears in his 13th start. After posting 10 strikeouts through 8.0 innings at State College, Womble continued his hot streak against Mahoning Valley. Working quick... Full Story
September 2, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears clawed out a 7-5 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Monday evening. After trailing by five heading into the bottom of the third, the Bears dropped seven unanswered runs on the Scrappers with Alex Vergara hitting two homers in the win.
Looking to dash West Virginia's post-season hopes, Mahoning Valley struck first with a run in the second. Drew Holderbach led off with a base hit and stole second before coming home on a double from Jake Tsuk... Full Story
September 1, 2024 - FREDERICK, Md. - The West Virginia Black Bears dropped the final game to the Frederick Keys 6-4, losing the series after Friday's loss and Saturday's cancellation due to rain. After leading for seven innings, Frederick rallied for five runs in the bottom of the eighth to take the win from West Virginia.
With the extra rest from Saturday's cancellation, the Black Bears' bats came out hot, striking with a run in the first. Alex Vergara made it home after leading off with a double, rounding third the next at-bat on a single ... Full Story
The West Virginia Black Bears are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, they are a member of the Major League Baseball Draft League.
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Black Bears End the 2024 Season with 11-9 Loss to the Scrappers
September 5, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears lost to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 11-9 at Kendrick Family Ballpark in the final game of the 2024 MLB Draft League season. With the loss, the Black Bears dropped out of post-season contention with the Trenton Thunder earning a spot in Thursday's title game.
Still aiming for a threepeat, the Black Bears jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. After starting pitcher Alex Brewer retired the Scrappers' order the first two innings, Trace Willhoite led off the bottom of the second wi... Full StoryMore West Virginia Black Bears stories below
West Virginia Keeps Post-Season Hopes Alive with 2-1 Win Over Mahoning Valley
September 3, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 2-1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Tuesday evening. Strong defensive performances from both teams kept the game knotted at one through the ninth inning, leaving Trace Willhoite to walk it off with his second home run of the series.
Christian Womble took the mound for the Black Bears in his 13th start. After posting 10 strikeouts through 8.0 innings at State College, Womble continued his hot streak against Mahoning Valley. Working quick... Full StoryThree Home Runs Lead the Bears to 7-5 Win over the Scrappers
September 2, 2024 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears clawed out a 7-5 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Monday evening. After trailing by five heading into the bottom of the third, the Bears dropped seven unanswered runs on the Scrappers with Alex Vergara hitting two homers in the win.
Looking to dash West Virginia's post-season hopes, Mahoning Valley struck first with a run in the second. Drew Holderbach led off with a base hit and stole second before coming home on a double from Jake Tsuk... Full StoryKeys Rally for a Five-Run Inning to Beat the Black Bears 6-4
September 1, 2024 - FREDERICK, Md. - The West Virginia Black Bears dropped the final game to the Frederick Keys 6-4, losing the series after Friday's loss and Saturday's cancellation due to rain. After leading for seven innings, Frederick rallied for five runs in the bottom of the eighth to take the win from West Virginia.
With the extra rest from Saturday's cancellation, the Black Bears' bats came out hot, striking with a run in the first. Alex Vergara made it home after leading off with a double, rounding third the next at-bat on a single ... Full StoryWest Virginia Black Bears News
- Black Bears End the 2024 Season with 11-9 Loss to the Scrappers - September 5, 2024
- West Virginia Keeps Post-Season Hopes Alive with 2-1 Win Over Mahoning Valley - September 3, 2024
- Three Home Runs Lead the Bears to 7-5 Win over the Scrappers - September 2, 2024
- Keys Rally for a Five-Run Inning to Beat the Black Bears 6-4 - September 1, 2024
- West Virginia Sweeps State College with 14-Hit Game - August 29, 2024
- Womble Ks 10 Through Eight for 4-2 Win over State College - August 28, 2024
- Another Multi-Home Run Game Propels Bears Over Spikes - August 27, 2024
- Two Homers in the First Lift the Bears to 5-1 Win over Keys - August 25, 2024
- West Virginia Drops Game Two in 6-3 Loss to Frederick - August 24, 2024
- Twelve-Hit Game Powers the Black Bears to Fourth Straight Win - August 23, 2024
- Black Bears Shut Out the Scrappers to Sweep the Series - August 22, 2024
- Womble and Bears Shut out Scrappers to Win Series - August 21, 2024
- High-Scoring Game Ends in Sudden Death Win for West Virginia - August 20, 2024
- Bears Drop Series Finale in 10-8 Loss to the Thunder - August 14, 2024
- West Virginia Wins by 10, Securing the Series Over Trenton - August 13, 2024
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West Virginia Black Bears Minor League Baseball
League: Major League Baseball Draft LeagueHome: Morgantown, West Virginia
Class: Amateur
Website: West Virginia Black Bears site
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| Wed., Sep 4 | L | Mahoning Valley 11 at West Virginia 9 | Final |
| Tue., Sep 3 | W | Mahoning Valley 1 at West Virginia 2 | Final |
| Mon., Sep 2 | W | Mahoning Valley 5 at West Virginia 7 | Final |
| Sun., Sep 1 | L | West Virginia 4 at Frederick 6 | Final |
| Sat., Aug 31 | West Virginia at Frederick | Cancelled | |
| Fri., Aug 30 | L | West Virginia 4 at Frederick 5 | Final |
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West Virginia Black Bears Headlines
- Local roundup: Black Bears beat Keys - MLBDL Frederick News-Post (August 26)
- Crosscutters routed in series opener against Black Bears, suffer sixth straight loss - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 8)
- Cutters' Brown continues to develop swing, emerges as bright spot through skid - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 8)
- Road woes have hurt Crosscutters in second half - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 7)
- Black Bears beat Keys - MLBDL Frederick News-Post (August 5)
- Crosscutters see lead slip away yet again on Friday in loss - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 3)
- Williamsport Crosscutters surrender a 5-2 lead in loss to West Virginia - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 2)
- Scrappers top Black Bears 5-4; McKenzie hits home run in 8th - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 1)
- Scrappers beat Black Bears on walk off - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (July 31)
- Black Bears rally to edge Scrappers 10-9 - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (July 30)
- Crosscutters fall to West Virginia in rain-shortened game - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (July 25)
- After a tough year of rehab, Dayne Leonard is back behind the plate and looking for another shot at the pros - MLBDL Morgantown Domininon Post (July 24)
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