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A Bat, A Ball & Hair Down the Back

Friday, May 20th, 2016
Mullet Thursday: NBT Bank Stadium

Mullet Thursday: NBT Bank Stadium (Chiefs v. Norfolk)

A Pitcher’s Duel

Thursday, May 12th, 2016
It's beginning to look a lot like mid-summer around here. Last night the Chiefs and Indianapolis game started as a classic pitcher's classic. Syracuse's Aaron Laffey left) and Indy's Chad Kuhl threw smoke and shut outs for 3 innings.

It’s beginning to look a lot like mid-summer around here. Last night the Chiefs and Indianapolis game started as a classic pitcher’s classic. Syracuse’s Aaron Laffey (left) and Indy’s Chad Kuhl threw smoke and shut outs for 3 innings during a balmy evening at NBT stadium.

Two is a Magic Number

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Caleb Ramsey knocked in two runs during a win last night versus Indianapolis. He is shown here after he smacked a double in the  7th inning.

Outfielder Caleb Ramsey knocked in two runs during a win last night versus Indianapolis.  The final score was 3-1. Ramsey is shown here after he smacked a double (his second hit) in the 7th inning.

Bye, Bye Ben

Friday, May 6th, 2016

After a short rehab assignment in Syracuse, outfielder Ben Revere returns to the Washington Nationals lineup for today’s game vs. the Cubs.

Contention in the 7th

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
Rochester's Adam Walker steals second after he started off the 7th inning with a single.

Rochester’s Adam Walker steals second after he started off the 7th inning with a single.

Nearly 7,000 fans, including several Central New York school children, packed NBT Bank Stadium Wednesday morning for Education Day.  The 8-2 Rochester win featured some fireworks during the 7th inning, including a Chiefs error (Solano) and a missed call at the plate.

The Chiefs will play Buffalo tomorrow.

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Kennys Vargas and Adam Walker headed home during the 7th. Walker was called out.

Mike Quade argues his case for a second run after the play at the plate.

Manager Mike Quade (left) argues his case for a second run after the play at the plate.

Workout on the hill

Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Pablo Espino

Pablo Espino

Doggy Style

Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Will Call

Will Call

The Syracuse Chiefs had their first Bark in the Park promotion on Saturday. The extra attendees quickly filled the stadium with a cacophonous racket that must have disturbed the Pawtucket Red Sox, who didn’t score a single run.

Living the Life of Rover: The next Bark in the Park is schedule for August.

Living the Life of Rover: The next Bark in the Park is schedule for August.

Week in Review: First Time

Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Matt Skole belted his first home run of the season yesterday during the win over Pawtucket.

Matt Skole belted his first home run of the season yesterday during the win over Pawtucket. Here he starts his trot while watching the ball sail over the fence.

Skipper approved: Billy Gardner congratulates Skole as he rounds third base.

Skipper approved: Billy Gardner congratulates Skole as he rounds third base.

Week in Review: Finding their stride

Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Caleb Ramsey jets home after a perfect bunt by Scott Sizemore in the 5th inning of yesterday's game vs. Pawtucket.

Caleb Ramsey jets home after a perfect bunt by Scott Sizemore in the 5th inning of yesterday’s game vs. Pawtucket.

Laying it down: Sizemore's bunt single.

Laying it down: Sizemore’s bunt single.

Pitcher Austin Voth pitched shut out ball for five innings for the win. The final score was 5-0.

Pitcher Austin Voth pitched shut out ball for five innings for the win. The final score was 5-0.

The Legend of Brooklyn

Friday, April 29th, 2016

Here’s a cool story about the impact of Dwayne “Pearl” Washington and his influence on another generation of NYC ballers.