Mahoning Valley and regional sports roundup for June 14, 2023

Here is a look at what’s happening around the Mahoning Valley and regional sports scene with links to original stories.

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Series-opening comeback falls short for Mahoning Valley Scrappers

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From Mahoning Valley Scrappers …

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After a week-long road trip facing the likes of Frederick and Williamsport, The Mahoning Valley Scrappers returned home to welcome in The Frederick Keys for the first time this season.

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Youngstown State men’s basketball adds nine for 2023-24 campaign

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From Youngstown State Sports Department …

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The Youngstown State men’s basketball program has signed seven recruits to grants-in-aid and another to a National Letter of Intent for the 2023-24 season, YSU Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun announced on Monday. The Penguins added transfers Jaylen Bates, DJ Burns, EJ Farmer, Bryson Langdon, Ziggy Reid, Brett Thompson, and Imanuel Zorgvol, and true freshmen Christian Kirkland and Dante DePante.

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Youngstown State women’s soccer to Host Summer ID Camp, July 17-18

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From Youngstown State Sports Department …

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The Youngstown State women’s soccer program is hosting a Summer ID Camp, July 17-18, Head Coach Brian Shrum announced. The camp is geared for grades 9 through 12 and will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost of the camp is $135 for the single day and $225 for both days. To register go to: http://www.penguinssoccercamps.com/ID_Camp_Info.htm

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Gary Sánchez hits 3-run homer to lead Padres past Guardians

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From WKBN …

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Gary Sánchez hit a three-run home run, his sixth homer since joining the Padres on May 30, as San Diego beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Tuesday night in front of a sell-out crowd.

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Ian Happ’s 4 RBIs lead Cubs over Pirates 11-3

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From WKBN …

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Ian Happ hit a three-run, first-inning drive for his first home run since May 5, Christopher Morel added a three run homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 on Tuesday night.

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