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.
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.
After a short rehab assignment in Syracuse, outfielder Ben Revere returns to the Washington Nationals lineup for today’s game vs. the Cubs.
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.
Kennys Vargas and Adam Walker headed home during the 7th. Walker was called out.
Manager Mike Quade (left) argues his case for a second run after the play at the plate.
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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.
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.
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.
Pitcher Austin Voth pitched shut out ball for five innings for the win. The final score was 5-0.
Washington Nationals outfielder Ben Revere proved he can swing the bat. He went 2 for 3 last night during a rehab start in Syracuse. The Chiefs defeated the PawSox 3-1.
New Chiefs on-air personality Lena Pringle (left) prepares a young student to be Queen for a Day at NBT Stadium earlier this month.
The start of baseball in Syracuse signals spring and new beginnings. Despite the team’s record in April we are always hopeful.
This year the Syracuse Chiefs did a great job selecting SU grad student Lena Pringle as the on-air announcer. Her spirited attitude and passion for the team and our region are just what we need in times like these. Sometimes we need to see someone else zealous about the things we take for granted.
If Jason Smorol is Mr. Excitement for the Chiefs, Pringle is definitely Ms. Enthusiasm.
In business we’d call this a strategic fit.
Pringle: Straight Outta South Carolina.
Hyped: Pringle gave her all during a promotion in the mid-innings of a day game vs. Buffalo and fans responded.