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Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Mitch Lively's offerings will have some extra movement when he takes the mound in a wiffle ball game Wednesday in Armory Square.

(Gary Walts | GWalts@Syracuse.com)

Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Chiefs are moving to a venue in Armory Square.

But for just one day, and for a good cause.

The Chiefs are holding inaugural "Wiffle Ball Classic" at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the east lawn of the Museum of Science & Technology in Armory Square. Members of the Chiefs will play against the CenterState Legends, a local group of community and business leaders.

Fans can bring folding chairs and watch the game for free.

Proceeds from the Wiffle Ball Classic will benefit the MOST's science education programs. Fans can help contribute by purchasing one of four luxury boxes overlooking the game or one of two spots as a batboy or batgirl for a child 15 or younger. Contact Anthony Ortega, Executive Vice President at the MOST, at 425-9068 x2120 or aortega@most.org for more details and a full list of opportunities.

Chiefs pitchers Bruce Billings, Erik Davis, Mitch Lively and Scott McGregor, along with catcher Jeff Howell, are all scheduled to participate in the game. The group will be led by Chiefs president Bill Dutch.

Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO and Patrick Mannion, vice chair of Columbian Financial Group, will be team captains of the CenterState Legends.

The Chiefs plan on making the Wiffle Ball Classic atmosphere as close to a real baseball game as possible. Team mascot Scooch will be at the game and available for pictures. In addition, Chiefs memorabilia will be raffled off and food vendors will be stationed nearby. In case of rain, the game will be moved inside the MOST.

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