NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will change their name to the Mahoning Valley Mugunghwas for one game only Thursday, Aug. 21.
The team will wear special Korean Baseball Organization-inspired jerseys and hats featuring the mugunghwa, which is South Korea’s national flower. The flower represents resiliency and perseverance, which aligns closely to the Mahoning Valley, reads a press release from the team.
The jerseys will be auctioned off at the game and on LiveSource.com, with proceeds going to the Warren Robotics Boosters. Hats and T-shirts will be available for purchase at the team shop at Eastwood Field. There will be traditional Korean pork belly fried rice and traditional kimchi cucumber available for purchase.
Two players from the KBO are on the Scrappers’ second half roster. Min-seong Jeong, a pitcher, and Seung-jun Cha, an infielder, both previously played for the Samsung Lions of the KBO. This is the second season that the MLB Draft League and the Korean Baseball Organization have partnered.
“Ultium Cells is proud to once again partner with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers,” said Kee Eun, president and CEO of the company. “As family of the community, we look forward to being part of a memorable event that brings together culture, community and entertainment while supporting STEM education.”
Thursday’s game is also a Buck Night, presented by the Valley’s Honda Dealers. General admission tickets, hot dogs and 12-ounce soft drinks will be $1. Domestic beer will be $2.
The game will start at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the box office and at MVScrappers.com.