Mallex Smith at bat for the Tacoma Rainiers

Rainiers Hang Around But Drop Opener to Aces

Tacoma, WA - Center fielder Mallex Smith went 3-for-5 with a late innings RBI single, but the Tacoma Rainiers couldn't capitalize further and suffered a 4-3 Tuesday night defeat in game one of a four-game tilt against the Reno Aces at Cheney Stadium. The Rainiers (14-19) fell behind in the fourth inning when Reno (14-18) scored three runs, with two coming on a home run against Tacoma starter Tyler Cloyd (0-1). Cloyd had no... Full Story