This is the second post in a series about road trips for New York-Penn League fans. The West Virginia Black Bears (2015 NYPL Champions), affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates play their home games in Granville, West Virginia. Granville is a small town next to Morgantown (home of West Virginia University) and approximately 80 miles south of Pittsburgh.
Stadium: Monongalia County Ballpark; Capacity: 3,500 (2,500 seats; 1,000 standing room). Construction was completed in 2015 at a cost of $21 million. Also the home field of the West Virginia University Mountaineers. Beautiful, family friendly environment. Considered by some to be the best entertainment value in north central West Virginia (every game includes Cooper the Black Bear and Pepperoni Roll Races). Take Exit 153 off of Interstate I-79 directly to the ballpark.
2017 Home Schedule: June 19, 29 - Mahoning Valley; June 28, 29, 30 - Mahoning Valley; July 1, 2, 3 - Williamsport; July 7, 8, 9 - Batavia; July 14, 15, 16 - Staten Island; July 20, 21, 22, - State College; July 23, 24, 25 - Batavia; August 2, 3, 4 - State College; August 8, 9, 10 - Brooklyn; August 16, 17, 18 - State College; August 19, 20, 21 - Mahoning Valley; August 28, 29, 30 - State College; September 3, 4, 5 - Williamsport
Ticket Information: WestVirginiaBlackBears.com
Promotion Schedule: Pending.
Lodging and Dining: GreaterMorgantownWV There are two new motels within walking distance of Monongalia County Ballpark (Courtyard by Marriott and a Hampton Inn is under construction).
Team website: WestVirginiaBlackBears.com
Follow on Twitter: @WVBlackBears
Photo Credits: City-Data.com, MiLB.com, WV Public Broadcasting, WVUsports.com
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