With Nick May pitching last Saturday, Manager Casey Scott faces a tough decision of who to start on the mound in double header. By Dave Holcomb Syracuse, N.Y.—Sitting in first place and on a ten-game winning streak, fans might think life is easy for Syracuse Manager Casey Scott. Wednesday’s double header, however, marks the fifth game in six days for the Jr. Chiefs … [Read more...] about Brewers visit Syracuse for a Wednesday double-header
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Jr. Chiefs walk-off to keep streak alive
By Bill Dubiel SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A peculiar rally in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Syracuse Junior Chiefs (7-2) triumph over the Geneva Red Wings (5-5) Wednesday night at Gillette Road Middle School. The victory was Syracuse’s sixth in a row, and allowed them to retain their first place rank in the NYCBL Eastern Division. On the hill for the Chiefs was junior … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs walk-off to keep streak alive
Knott’s walk-off shows he’s no stranger to timing
By Dave Holcomb Syracuse wins with CF Zach Blanden scoring twice and driving in two runs and LF Christian Knott singling in the 9th with the bases loaded. Cicero, N.Y.—Sitting in first place with a record of 6-2 before Wednesday’s game, there was just one team the Jr. Chiefs had not beaten yet this season and that was the visiting Geneva Red Wings. Geneva came into the … [Read more...] about Knott’s walk-off shows he’s no stranger to timing
Jr. Chiefs keep hold on first with victory over Utica
By Dave Holcomb ROME, N.Y. - Syracuse’s offensive streak of scoring more than 12 runs per game may have come to an end Tuesday, but the Jr. Chiefs winning streak did not. The team won their fifth straight, this time behind strong pitching, good defense and some timely hitting. Pitcher Alex Basso received his first start of the season. Jr. Chief fans were curious to see … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs keep hold on first with victory over Utica
Salt Cats fall to Jr. Chiefs 17-8 in first 2012 battle for Syracuse
By Justin Lada SYRACUSE -- Cross-town rivals, the Syracuse Salt Cats and Syracuse Jr. Chiefs met for the first of six times on Friday evening at Hopkins Road Park. If Friday is any indication, the other five matchups are going to make it one interesting summer for the two NYCBL Syracuse franchises. The Salt Cats dropped their seventh straight NYCBL contest, 17-8 to the Jr. … [Read more...] about Salt Cats fall to Jr. Chiefs 17-8 in first 2012 battle for Syracuse