Rafael Ortega of the Syracuse Mets

Rafael Ortega had two hits and three RBIs for Syracuse on Friday night.
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Credit: Herm Card

Mets Roll to 9-5 Win over Knights on Friday Evening
Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets overpowered the Charlotte Knights, 9-5, on Friday night at NBT Bank Stadium. The Mets have won 15 of their last 17 games to remain in first place on the International League second half standings. In what was an early pitcher's duel, Charlotte (52-59, 16-20) got on the board in the top of the second inning. Andre Lipcius led off with a single and came around to score on a single by Blake Sab... Full Story