NILES, Ohio (WKBN) - Wednesday is opening night at Eastwood Field -- the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are back in action and no one is more excited than Scrappy himself.

The first pitch against State College is at 7:05 p.m. but get there early for a live pregame performance by The Suns of Beaches band.

The first 1,000 adults will get a free Hawaiian shirt.

It's also Military Appreciation Night -- get two free upper box seat tickets with a valid military ID at the box office.

After the game, there will be fireworks.

Tuesday night was Scrapper Fest at the Eastwood Mall -- a time to get fans excited for the 27th season.

Former Major Leaguer and second-year manager Quinton McCracken addressed the crowd, outlining the kind of team he'll be leading.

"We're doubling down but as far as excitem

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