2026 Big League Weekend Recap
PCL Las Vegas Aviators

2026 Big League Weekend Recap

Published on March 9, 2026 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Las Vegas Aviators News Release


Saturday, March 7: Angels 3, A's 0; Attendance: 10,747 (sellout)

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Athletics, 3-0, in the opener of the Big League Weekend Spring Training two-game series before a sellout crowd of 10,747 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Angels broke the scoreless tie with two runs in the fourth inning. Second baseman Nick Madrigal was 2-for-4, double, RBI, left fielder Wade Meckler was 2-for-3, walk, run scored and shortstop Oswald Peraza was 1-for-3, double, 2 RBI.

Athletics left-hander Gage Jump, A's No. 3 top prospect by Baseball America, suffered the loss. He pitched 3.2 innings and allowed 1 hit, 1 run, walked 2 and struck out 1 on 49 pitches (24 strikes).

Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson recorded the victory with 4.0 shutout innings. He allowed 1 hit, issued no walks, and struck out 4 on 55 pitches (39 strikes).

Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson was 1-for-3, double, first baseman Nick Kurtz was 1-for-3 and second baseman Jeff McNeil was 1-for-3.

Sunday, March 8: A's 7, Angels 4; Attendance: 10,606 (sellout)

The Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 7-4, in the finale of the Big League Weekend Spring Training two-game series before a sellout crowd of 10,606 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The two-game series attendance total at Las Vegas Ballpark was 21,353.

Athletics right fielder Henry Bolte (4-for-4, two doubles, HR, 2 RBI, two runs scored) hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning, to give the Athletics a 4-3 lead. Third baseman Tommy White was 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, three runs scored.

The Angels, trailing 1-0, scored two runs in the fourth inning on a two-run home run by catcher Logan O'Hoppe (1-for-2). Second baseman Oswald Peraza was 3-for-4, double, solo home run.

Los Angeles right-hander Jack Kochanowicz pitched 4.0 innings in the no decision and allowed 3 hits, 1 run, issued no walks, and struck out 2 on 48 pitches (35 strikes).

Athletics right-hander Aaron Civale pitched 3.2 innings in the no decision and allowed 5 hits, 2 runs, issued no walks, and struck out 4 on 60 pitches (40 strikes).

The Las Vegas Aviators, under '25 PCL Manager of the Year Fran Riordan, will open their 43rd season (1983-2025) in the Silver State against the Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, on Friday, March 27 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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