Peguero Powers Rainiers Past 51s, 10-7
June 11, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Carlos Peguero collected three hits and drove in five runs as the Tacoma Rainiers topped the Las Vegas 51s 10-7 at Cashman Field on Monday.
Peguero stretched Tacoma's 3-1 lead to four runs after lining an RBI double in the top of the third inning. The outfielder hit a two-out, three-run home in the sixth - his ninth of the season - and then rounded out his night with an RBI single in the eighth.
As a team, the Rainiers collected a combined 12 hits in the team's series opener at Las Vegas, with Stefen Romero, Dustin Ackley and Eric Thames each contributing two-hit efforts. Romero provided Tacoma an initial 1-0 lead after doubling home Dustin Ackley with two outs in the first inning.
Ackley went 2-for-3 with a double and three runs scored to stretch his hitting streak to 11 games. The second baseman is now batting .423 through his first 12 games since joining the Rainiers on May 28.
Shortstop Brad Miller also extended his hitting streak to 11 games after lining a single in the fourth inning. Miller is batting .404 with 13 runs scored, six extra-base hits and 16 RBI since beginning the streak on May 29.
Starter Hector Noesi limited the 51s to five runs, three earned, on seven hits on the way to collecting his first win in his second turn in the Rainiers rotation this season. Right-hander Logan Bawcom struck out two over a perfect inning of work in the ninth and collected his team-leading 11th save of the year.
At 39-26, Tacoma's owns the best record in the Pacific Coast League and boasts a 3.5-game lead over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox for first place in the PCL Pacific Northern Division.
The Rainiers take the field for the second game of the team's four-game series at Las Vegas (33-29) at 7:05 p.m. tomorrow, June 10. Right-hander Brian Sweeney (7-1, 3.50) is scheduled to start for Tacoma against 51s right-hander Collin McHugh (3-2, 2.74).
Every Rainiers game throughout the 2013 season can be heard live on South Sound Sports 850-AM and is available for online streaming at www.tacomarainiers.com.
To purchase season tickets, group packages or party decks for the 2013 season, call (253) 752-7707 or email tickets@tacomarainiers.com. Up-to-date news and notes throughout the season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com and by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.
• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board...
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 11, 2013
- Redbirds Sweep New Orleans in Tuesday Doubleheader - Memphis Redbirds
- Albuquerque Steam Rolls Express - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Zephyrs Get Swept in Doubleheader - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Express Shut out by Isotopes 6-0 - Round Rock Express
- Hellweg Bests Ventura as Sounds Beat Storm Chasers - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Sounds Level Series with 5-2 Win - Nashville Sounds
- Join Stefanie Scott in a Meet-And-Greet Before the June 15th Game - Fresno Grizzlies
- Dodgers Recall Withrow and Castellanos, Magill and Martinez Rejoin Isotopes - Albuquerque Isotopes
- RBI Leader Matt McBride Highlights May Topps Player of the Month - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Wallace, Simunic Pace RedHawks in 8-5 Home Win - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Ishikawa Named May Topps Player of the Month - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Omaha Storm Chasers June 11th Game Notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- RedHawks vs. Cubs - Game Notes - June 11, 2013 - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Grizzlies Offense Erupts in 10-1 Win over Tucson - Fresno Grizzlies
- Aces Drop Series Opener, 5-2 - Reno Aces
- Barfield's Blast Propels Cats to 5-2 Win - Sacramento River Cats
- Fresno defeats Tucson - Tucson Padres
- McBride HRs Twice, But Sox Lose to Bees 8-6 - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Hayes Hammers Nashville Pitching Again in Chasers Win - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Peguero Powers Rainiers Past 51s, 10-7 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Nelson Continues Power Surge in Cubs' Win - Iowa Cubs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
