Syracuse Mets third baseman Nick Lorusso

Lorusso Hits Homer on First Triple-A Pitch, Mets Drop Series Opener to Columbus Tuesday

Syracuse, NY - The Columbus Clippers scored 11 runs in the first inning and never looked back, defeating the Syracuse Mets, 15-7, on Tuesday. Columbus (17-17, 58-50) wasted no time jumping in front, sending 16 batters to the plate in the opening frame. Angel Genao led off the game with a home run before Ralphy Velazquez added a two-run homer later in the inning. George Valera also homered, while Daniel Schneemann delivered ... Full Story