Scrappers give us something to do
Whoever has heard the phrase, ‘‘There’s never anything to do around here,’’ please raise your hand. Come on, think about it. You’re sitting around on a Friday night, deciding whether to do the same thing you did last weekend or sit on the couch and watch ‘‘Family Guy’’ or some other deranged comedy. With horrendous weather and a slight lack of entertainment venues in northeastern Ohio, I’m sure we can all recall at least one instance when someone voiced their displeasure for the amount of ‘‘things’’ to do around here. I know I’ve said it at least twice in the past week (and if any of my friends didn’t raise their hand, they’re either lying or still learning how to read). But me and the boys always have one surefire piece of entertainment during the summer: the Scrappers. And I know we’re not the only group — partly because we can never find a table in the picnic area. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have to be the best minor-league or semi-pro sporting team this area has to offer.
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