This week marked the return of Washington National ace Stephen Strasburg to Syracuse.
Always a crowd favorite, all eyes were on Strasburg from the time he hit the field for warm ups.
For his first rehab start Strasburg pitched three innings, gave up three runs, had a balk and was hit during a ground out to the mound.
The Syracuse fan base catches the fever.
According to a report by The Syracuse Chiefs,Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will start again on Monday. This will be his second start during his rehab assignment.
Bike lanes along the Connective Corridor.
To all the bikers out there, happy trails: For Phase 2 and 3 of the Connective Corridor project, nearly one mile (5200 feet) of green methacrylate bike lanes were installed.
(Source: Connective Corridor Construction Team)
We captured this photo of Malik Zachery during his middle school days in a park not too far from the office. A report was published this week that he will be leaving Nottingham High to attend a prep school in North Jersey.
Shorty in attack mode: Syracuse Open Martial Arts Tournament.
Kudos to Excel Martial Arts and Sensei El-Java for putting together a great tournament at Syracuse University on Saturday. Above is a clip of a weapons kata by champion Andres Mateos of Western NY.
Martial Arts expert Michael Simmons returned again this year to compete in the Syracuse Open Martial Arts Tournament (Syracuse University).
NBA Hall of Fame Player Dominique Wilkins visited Fowler High in 2009.
Play Ball: Opening Day (Syracuse Chiefs)
Syracuse Chiefs came home to defend their division crown under mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures yesterday.
Here are a few photographs from yesterday’s home opener for the Syracuse Chiefs.
Syracuse Silver Knights defender Nelson (Nelly) Santana came to show his support, and was in the running for best hat at the ballpark.
Mariah Adigun attended the game with her family and sang the National Anthem.
Smokin: 96-year old Betty Sterzer, a Chiefs fan for generations, threw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Tony Gwynn Jr. got a great reception from the Syracuse crowd during introductions.
Hope Springs Eternal: Opening Day is all about optimism and infectious enthusiasm.
Shortstop Emmanuel Burriss turns a bunt into an infield single in the bottom of the third inning.
Opening Day is always about the fans, but by the time the sun had set, the Chiefs defeated Scranton/WB 10-2.