SHERRILL, NY -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs won both games (7-1/7-5) and improved to 6-0 on the season when facing the Sherrill Silversmiths. "They've had our number so far this year," Sherrill manager Dennis Duffy said. Syracuse took advantage in the first game early by scoring in the opening frame. Leadoff batter Connor Mathis (Mount Union) started it off with a single … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs sweep doubleheader from Silversmiths
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Junior Chiefs beat Sherrill in first game of series
By Trey Didio SHERRILL, N.Y. -- A wild third inning netted the Syracuse Junior Chiefs two runs and proved to be the difference in a New York Collegiate Baseball League game against the Sherrill Silversmiths. Leadoff hitter Connor Mathis (Mount Union) started the frame with a walk. Center fielder Alex Caruso (St. John's University) tried a sacrifice bunt, but was called … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs beat Sherrill in first game of series
Junior Chiefs jump ahead early, beat Silversmiths
By Trey Didio SHERRILL, NY - The Syracuse Junior Chiefs scored five runs through the opening two innings and did not look back from there as they topped the Sherrill Silversmiths, 9-3 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Noyes Park. Nick Sinay (University of Buffalo) got things started after being hit by a pitch to start the game. A sacrifice bunt moved Sinay … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs jump ahead early, beat Silversmiths
Junior Chiefs to host Power in game one of the NYCBL finals
By Joe Manganiello After sweeping the first two rounds of the East division playoffs, the Syracuse Junior Chiefs will begin the NYCBL finals at home against the Niagara Power, winners of the West division. Last week, the Junior Chiefs defeated their cross-town rivals, the Syracuse Salt Cats, in two one-run affairs. Game one began last Friday, going ten complete innings … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs to host Power in game one of the NYCBL finals
Jr. Chiefs sweep Geneva; clinch playoff spot
By Joe Manganiello SYRACUSE, NY - In two very different games, the Junior Chiefs swept a double-header against the Geneva Redwings on Monday, keeping themselves 4.5 games ahead of the second-place Utica Brewers. The Junior Chiefs (23-8) won game one of the double-header handily, needing just six innings to pull ahead 17-4, winning by a final score of 17-9. All-Star Frank … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs sweep Geneva; clinch playoff spot