Overview

• Syracuse fell 14-3 in Wednesday’s game at Innovative Field after its bullpen surrendered runs in every inning following Kevin Herget’s two scoreless relief frames.
• On Thursday, Rochester won 9-2 as starter Brandon Sproat yielded five earned runs in 3.1 innings despite six strikeouts.
• Shortstop Jett Williams belted his first Triple-A homer in the earlier contest and collected three hits and a walk in the latest game.
• Center fielder Carson Benge has hit .323/.412/.564 with eight homers and 23 RBIs over his past 34 games, extending his hot stretch.
• Despite the setbacks, Syracuse (61-56 overall, 30-12 second half) remains atop the International League second-half standings and will send Brandon Waddell to the mound next against Rochester’s Bryce Conley.