Posts Tagged ‘Baseball’

Vendor-Turned-VIP

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
Jimmy Durkin, member, Syracuse Chiefs Wall of Fame

Jimmy Durkin at the Wall of Fame Ceremony on Sunday

Membership has it’s privileges. James “Jimmy” Durkin came NBT Bank Stadium to receive his Wall of Fame plaque on Sunday and actually took the day off (well, sort of).

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No. 1 for No. 1

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
Chief's second baseman Chris Bostick went 2-4 in last night's loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and hit his first homerun.

Chief’s second baseman and Rochester native Chris Bostick went 2-4 tonight, including his first home run, but the Chief’s fell to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 6-4.

Billy Bucks aka Mr. Durability

Sunday, June 26th, 2016
Former MLB star Bill Buckner threw out the first pitch at Saturday's Chiefs game.

Former MLB star Bill Buckner threw out the first pitch at Saturday’s Chiefs game. Saturday’s game was re-opening day .

Buckner, a former batting champ, played in the Majors during four different decades.

Trea Hustle

Saturday, June 25th, 2016
Chiefs Shortstop Trea Turner

Chiefs Shortstop Trea Turner

Don’t let his baby face fool you, Syracuse Chief’s dynamic shortstop Trea Turner is an assassin at the plate and is having a killer season. Tonight he went 3 for 4 in a Syracuse win.

For the season the 22-year old NC State grad is batting nearly .300.

Turner snags a fly ball in the first inning of tonight's game vs. Toledo.

Turner snags a fly ball in the first inning of tonight’s game vs. Toledo.

A Pitcher’s Duel

Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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.

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.

Two is a Magic Number

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Caleb Ramsey knocked in two runs during a win last night versus Indianapolis. He is shown here after he smacked a double in the  7th inning.

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.

Bye, Bye Ben

Friday, May 6th, 2016

After a short rehab assignment in Syracuse, outfielder Ben Revere returns to the Washington Nationals lineup for today’s game vs. the Cubs.

Contention in the 7th

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
Rochester's Adam Walker steals second after he started off the 7th inning with a single.

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.

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Kennys Vargas and Adam Walker headed home during the 7th. Walker was called out.

Mike Quade argues his case for a second run after the play at the plate.

Manager Mike Quade (left) argues his case for a second run after the play at the plate.

Workout on the hill

Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Pablo Espino

Pablo Espino

Week in Review: Finding their stride

Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Caleb Ramsey jets home after a perfect bunt by Scott Sizemore in the 5th inning of yesterday's game vs. Pawtucket.

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.

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.

Pitcher Austin Voth pitched shut out ball for five innings for the win. The final score was 5-0.