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.
Tags: 2015, Baseball, Betty Sterzer, Emmanuel Burriss, James "Jimmy" Durkin, Mariah Adigun, National Anthem, NBT Bank Stadium, Nelson Santana, opening day, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders, Syracuse Chiefs, Tony Gwynn Jr.