Kick off your holiday weekend with the Black Bears on Independence Day Eve this Friday, July 3! West Virginia plays host to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Kendrick Family Ballpark with first pitch set for 7 PM EDT.
Enjoy a hot dog and a scoop of Hershey's ice cream - in one of our NEW ice cream helmets - while catching "America's Favorite Pastime." After the game, prepare to be amazed as we set off our biggest fireworks show of the season!
⭐️ Happy Hour - from gates open to first pitch - 1/2 off all drinks at the Black Bears concession stands (excluding Jazzy's milkshakes)
⭐️ Apple pie eating contest with pies provided by This and That Bakery - winner receives a $250 Black Bears merchandise gift card (SIGN UP HERE)
⭐️ Mini American flag giveaway for the first 250
⭐️ 2026 Independence Day t-shirt - available exclusively IN THE BEARS DEN TEAM STORE
⭐️ Team Store Discounts -
⭐️ $2.50 off game day tickets for active military, veterans, first responders and accompanying family members ($12 tickets) at the Box Office with valid ID
JULY 3 | FIRST PITCH: 7 PM
Each pack includes:
