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West Virginia Black Bears series wrap-up v. Cyclones

The Pittsburgh Pirates Short Season-A affiliate, the West Virginia Black Bears, wrapped up their fifth home series of the season Thursday night. The Black Bears hosted the Brooklyn Cyclones in a three-game. The Cyclones are an affiliate of the New York Mets. The Black Bears entered the series with a record of 14-16, while the Cyclones came into the series with 18-11 record. The Black Bears enter the series winners of three straight.

Game 1

Game three on Thursday resulted in an 5-3 win for the Black Bears. Bret Helton made the start and gave up two runs on five hits in five innings.