Syracuse Chiefs lose 9-5 to RailRiders in extra innings

Photos: Syracuse Chiefs lose 9-5 to RailRiders in extra innings

Chiefs drop first matchup in four-game series in 10 innings

Photos by Todd F. Michalek

Published: June 17, 2018

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Chiefs pitcher Phillips Valdez throws a pitch toward a RailRiders hitter.

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Some of the Chiefs pitching staff during their first game in a four-game series against the RailRiders.

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A Syracuse Chiefs hitter eyes a ball struck during their 9-5 loss against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The game was the first of a four-game series.

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The Syracuse Chiefs lost 9-5 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The game was the first of a four-game series.

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Syracuse Chiefs outfielder Jaff Decker bats against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRiders

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A Syracuse Chiefs player makes a run toward second base in their lost 9-5 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The game was the first of a four-game series.

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The Syracuse Chiefs stretch before their game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The Chiefs lost the game 9-5 the first of a four-game series.

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Chiefs pitcher Phillips Valdez had seven strikeouts in the 6.2 innings played against the RailRiders.

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Syracuse Chiefs manager Randy Knorr

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A Syracuse Chiefs hitter reacts during their lost 9-5 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The game was the first of a four-game series.

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A Syracuse Chiefs player during their 9-5 loss against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barr RailRaiders on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium. The game was the first of a four-game series.

The Syracuse Chiefs lost 9-5 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRaiders in 10 innings on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at NBT Stadium in Syracuse. The game was the first of a four-game series. The Chiefs’ record stands at 28-36.

Todd F. Michalek

is a graduate student at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and contributing photographer to The NewsHouse.

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