Scrappers home stadium debuts new turf
The newly named 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood debuted with local high school baseball games featuring, United, Lisbon, Crestview, and Columbiana Friday night.
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The newly named 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood debuted with local high school baseball games featuring United, Lisbon, Crestview, and Columbiana Friday night. Watch above to see the new turf! United beat Lisbon , 10-0, to be the first game played on the new turf.
Crestview vs. Columbiana followed. “They did an amazing job on it.
We’re just happy to be here, the turf is beautiful,” said United head coach Tim Hydrick. “It just it was an an honor just to be the first game on the turf,” said Lisbon head coach Doug Andric. “It was just a great atmosphere up here.
It’s a privilege for any high school kid to play on a field like this. ” The field’s original surface was grass, which stood for 27 years. Now, the entire infield and outfield are all outfitted with turf.