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Syracuse Chiefs' Homestand Highlights - June 17-19

June 16, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release


After an off day Thursday, the Syracuse Chiefs return home for a series with the Columbus Clippers, the triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, from Friday to Sunday. Here's what's in store for the upcoming weekend homestand...

Friday, June 17th (7:05 p.m. vs. Columbus): The Chiefs return home for Team Photo Giveaway Night sponsored by Burdick Mitsubishi. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a 2016 Chiefs Team Photo. Before the game, fans can Meet the Chiefs. Gates will open early at 5:30 p.m., and Chiefs players will sign autographs on the concourse from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Fans can enjoy a Fireworks Friday with a spectacular pyrotechnics display, courtesy of 93Q.

In addition, former Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Ross Detwiler is the scheduled starting pitcher for Columbus on Friday. Detwiler, a first-round pick of the Nationals in 2007, started 27 games for Syracuse between 2009 and 2011.

Saturday, June 18th (7:05 p.m. vs. Columbus): Saturday's game marks a Super Saturday and Prostate Awareness Night, sponsored by Upstate Urology. The first 1,000 fans ages 13 and up will receive a replica alternate (pinstriped) Chiefs jersey, courtesy of Upstate Urology.

The Chiefs will also host their annual Girl Scout Night on Saturday. Local girl scouts can participate in an on-field parade before the game. Girl scouts, who will be recognized during the game, will also stay after the evening's game for an on-field sleepover and watch a movie on the stadium video board. Girl Scout groups can register in advance for the the on-field sleepover by emailing groups@syracusechiefs.com. Another fireworks spectacular will follow the game.

Super Packs for Saturday's game are sold out. The next Super Pack date is Saturday, June 25th.

Sunday, June 19th (1:05 p.m. vs. Columbus): The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Father's Day will receive a Trea Turner garden gnome, courtesy of BlueRock Energy. The Turner gnome follows last year's Billy Gardner garden gnome as the second in the Chiefs' series.

Father's Day also marks a Family Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium. Tickets for kids 12 and under will be $2, and kids can run the bases after the game. In addition, families will be able to play catch on the field after the game.

Tickets for Father's Day weekend, as well as all other Chiefs games, can be purchased by calling 474-7833, in person at the NBT Bank Stadium ticket office, or online at syracusechiefs.com.

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