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Gallery: Syracuse sweeps home-opener against Niagara

By Josh Schafer

Syracuse (12-18, 2-4 Atlantic Coast) won both games of its home-opener doubleheader against Niagara (1-14) on Wednesday. Alexa Romero pitched a complete game in SU’s 12-4 game one win and Miranda Hearn pitched 2.1 scoreless relief innings to secure SU’s game two win.

Here’s the best shots from Syracuse’s two wins.

Syracuse combined for 19 runs on Wednesday.
Syracuse combined for 19 runs on Wednesday. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
SU is 20-1 all time against the Purple Eagles.
SU is 20-1 all time against the Purple Eagles. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
The Orange didn't score in the first two innings in its first game, but scored nine in the next two.
The Orange didn't score in the first two innings in its first game, but scored nine in the next two. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
In five innings, the Orange mustered 12 runs.
In five innings, the Orange mustered 12 runs. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Jessica Skladal had one hit on Wednesday.
Jessica Skladal had one hit on Wednesday. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Alexa Romero recorded her 500th career strike out in the first game.
Alexa Romero recorded her 500th career strike out in the first game. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse won, 12-4, in the first matchup.
Syracuse won, 12-4, in the first matchup. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse knocked in three runs in the first two innings of game No. 2.
Syracuse knocked in three runs in the first two innings of game No. 2. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Niagara matched the Orange at 3 apiece but SU's offense picked up in the middle innings.
Niagara matched the Orange at 3 apiece but SU's offense picked up in the middle innings. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse won its second matchup by a slimmer margin, 7-5.
Syracuse won its second matchup by a slimmer margin, 7-5. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
The Orange's three-straight wins are their longest streak of the season.
The Orange's three-straight wins are their longest streak of the season. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
SU will play Notre Dame for three games this weekend starting on Friday.
SU will play Notre Dame for three games this weekend starting on Friday. Josh Schafer | Senior Staff Writer
Published on March 28, 2019 at 1:06 am
Contact Josh: jlschafe@syr.edu | @Schafer_44

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