Overview
- Syracuse secured sole possession of first place in the International League second-half standings with a 2-1 win over the Rochester Red Wings on August 12
- Jared Young’s 451-foot solo homer in the second inning provided the early lead and José Azocar’s bases-loaded walk in the ninth delivered the winning run
- Dom Hamel opened a bullpen day and five relievers, including closer Chris Devenski, combined to allow one run over seven innings
- Triple-A debuts for Jett Williams, Carson Benge and Ryan Clifford highlighted the night, with Clifford reaching base and scoring the decisive run
- Tylor Megill resumed his recovery with a scoreless 1.2-inning rehab start at Double-A Binghamton, reinforcing New York’s pitching depth