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Aces Celebrate 13-9 Opening Day Victory Over the Aviators

March 31, 2023 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release


Reno, Nev. -The Reno Aces' (1-0) offense erupted for 18 hits in a 13-9 Opening Day victory over their Silver State rivals, the Las Vegas Aviators (0-1), in front of 4,916 fans Friday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field.

In his Biggest Little City debut, Reno's bats were led by Diego Castillo, who tallied the first five-hit game by an Aces player since Drew Ellis in 2021. Phillip Evans, also in his first game with the Aces, blasted a two-run home run in the second inning en route to a three-hit, five-RBI day at the plate.

P.J. Higgins hit the decisive three-run homer off the signage high over the left-field wall in the bottom of the seventh inning, driving the eventual game-winning runs for the Aces.

Reno reliever Zach McAllister (1-0) earned the win after he prevented further damage in the top of the seventh inning by tossing the final two outs in the frame.

Fans in attendance enjoyed pre-game ceremonies that included a flyover and the unveiling of the 2022 Pacific Coast League Championship banner now displayed at the ballpark.

Aces Notables:

Tommy Henry: (ND), 5.0 IP, 4 R/4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K's.

Mitchell Stumpo: (H, 1), 1.0 IP, 0 R/0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K.

Diego Castillo: 5-for-5, 1 double, 1 RBI, 3 R's.

Phillip Evans: 3-for-5, 1 double, 1 HR (1), 5 RBI, 2 R's.

The Reno Aces continue its 2023 Opening Weekend at Greater Nevada Field through Sunday, April 2nd, against the Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. 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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