Fans brought energy and enthusiasm to the Grim Reapers home opener. Shigochiyo Tanaka started for the home team against Shawn Hanna for the Syracuse Storm. The Reapers were unable to reward the home crowd with a win. The final score was 1-0, Syracuse. Shawn Hanna was named player of the game.
Hanna delivered a quality start for Syracuse. The 6' 1" right-hander allowed no runs on 6 hits over 8 innings of work.