NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have been named host of the 2012 New York-Penn League All-Star Game.

The game will be played in mid-August 2012 at Eastwood Field. Official date will be determined once the 2012 New York-Penn League schedule is released in the fall.

The All-Star Game will feature the best prospects in an American League versus National League game format.

This will be the first time the Scrappers have been awarded the New York-Penn League All-Star Game.