PCL Reno Aces

Aces Battle Back for Impressive 6-5 Win Over Dodgers

Published on May 31, 2023 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release


Oklahoma City, OK - Alek Thomas was excellent for the Reno Aces (31-22) in a 6-5 win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers (38-15) Wednesday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Thomas was a home run shy of the cycle while delivering the game-winning run and flashing outstanding defense in center. Thomas' double in the fifth put the Aces in front for good, a vital swing after the Dodgers erased Jake Hager's go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth.

The Aces tallied double-digit hits one night after Oklahoma City's league leading staff held them to just two singles in the series opener. Kyle Lewis, Phillip Evans, and Thomas each recorded multiple hits in the heart of the order. Buddy Kennedy extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a single in the ninth.

Reno entered the game with the second best OPS in Triple-A against left-handed pitching (.874). Oklahoma starter Robbie Erlin, a lefty, allowed seven hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Luis Frías, Zach McAllister, and Justin Martínez combined for 5 1/3 shutout innings out of the bullpen. Martínez hasn't allowed an earned run since April 13th, a span of 15 innings with 21 strikeouts.

The six-game series continues Thursday night at 5:05 p.m. PT.

Aces Notables:

- Alek Thomas: 3-for-5, 2B, 3B

- Kyle Lewis: 2-for-5

- Jake Hager: 1-for-4, 2-run HR

- Phillip Evans: 2-for-3, 2 BB

- Buddy Kennedy: Extended hitting streak to 17 games

- Luis Frías: 2.1 IP, 0 R/ER

- Zach McAllister: 2.0 IP, 0 R/ER, 2 K

- Justin Martínez: 1.0 IP, 0 R/ER, 0 BB, K

Following their trip to Oklahoma City, the Aces will return to Greater Nevada Field on Tuesday, June 6th. In a six-game series, they will face the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Single Game tickets are on sale at RenoAces.com, the Greater Nevada Field Ticket Office, or by texting "TIXX" to 21003. Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com, texting "MEMBER" to 21003, or calling (775) 334-7000.

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