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Friday, April 17th, 2015
Syracuse Chiefs

Syracuse Chiefs came home to defend their division crown under mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures yesterday.

Here are a few photographs from yesterday’s home opener for the Syracuse Chiefs.

Syracuse Silver Knights defender Nelson (Nelly) Santana came to show his support and was in the running for best head gear.

Syracuse Silver Knights defender Nelson (Nelly) Santana came to show his support, and was in the running for best hat at the ballpark.

Mariah Adigun attended the game with her family and sang the National Anthem.

Mariah Adigun attended the game with her family and sang the National Anthem.

Smokin: 96-year old Betty Sterzer, a Chiefs fan for generations, threw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Smokin: 96-year old Betty Sterzer, a Chiefs fan for generations, threw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Tony Gwynn Jr. got a great reception from the Syracuse crowd during introductions.

Tony Gwynn Jr. got a great reception from the Syracuse crowd during introductions.

There is something about Opening Day that just generates infectious enthusiasm.

Hope Springs Eternal: Opening Day is all about optimism and infectious enthusiasm.

Shortstop Emmanuel Burris lays turns a bunt into an infield single in the bottom of the third inning.

Shortstop Emmanuel Burriss turns a bunt into an infield single in the bottom of the third inning.

Opening Day is always about the fans.

Opening Day is always about the fans, but by the time the sun had set, the Chiefs defeated Scranton/WB 10-2.