Headed South

On my way down south to watch some baseball. I'll Tweet photos from time to time and continue blogging when I get back home. Take care and stay warm...

Photo Credits: WTAE.com

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New York-Penn League Road Trips! Next up: West Virginia Black Bears

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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Wyatt Toregas named manager of West Virginia Power

Earlier today, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Wyatt Toregas has been named manager of the Class A West Virginia Power after serving as the manager of the Short Season West Virginia Black Bears for the past two seasons. Toregas led the Black Bears to the New York-Penn League Championship in 2015 and the Black Bears finished the 2016 with a 38-38 record.

Brian Esposito has been named as Toregas successor in Granville.

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