By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the Junior Chiefs brought the winning run to the plate in Sam Little (Ithaca College). With one swing of the bat, the right fielder could tie the game. On a 1-0 count Little rocketed a ball deep into the night sky, the ball disappeared in the air and then it reappeared as it hit off the wall in … [Read more...] about Salt Cats fend off late Junior Chief rally
Sandoval shines in Junior Chiefs victory over Cortland
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs came into Sunday night needing a win over the Cortland Crush to stay within striking distance of the division leaders. They put the ball in the hands of one of their most reliable pitchers. Matthew Sandoval (Purdue Univ Calumet) was spectacular for his home J-Chiefs. On a gloomy day at Onondaga Community … [Read more...] about Sandoval shines in Junior Chiefs victory over Cortland
Junior Chiefs outlast Generals in extra-inning contest
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs were scheduled to take on the Rome Generals at 7:00 P.M, but the game was delayed due to rain. After a thirty minute delay, the rain cleared, and a rainbow appeared over the Onondaga Community College right field. The game between the road Generals and the home Junior Chiefs was just as amazing and unpredictable … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs outlast Generals in extra-inning contest
Junior Chiefs come back to beat Generals in slugfest
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The sun was beating down on the diamond at Onondaga Community College as temperatures were near ninety at the start of the game. It was not only hot on the field, but both the Syracuse and Rome bats were scorching as well. The two teams combined for 27 runs on 33 hits. As the sun went down the temperature cooled down and the Rome bats … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs come back to beat Generals in slugfest
Generals hand Junior Chiefs third straight loss
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. --Sean Trenholm (Binghamton) launched a double into center field as the Syracuse sky was being lit by colorful fireworks. The Trenholm double scored a second insurance as the Rome Generals shut out the Syracuse Junior Chiefs 3-0 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action, Monday night. Although Trenholm had a solid day at the plate going … [Read more...] about Generals hand Junior Chiefs third straight loss