PCL1 Reno Aces

Aces Clinch Division Title with 5-2 Win Over Fresno

Published on August 30, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


RENO, Nev.-Cody Ransom's two-run home run in the fifth inning lifted Reno to a 5-2 win over Fresno Monday night at Aces Ballpark, propelling the Aces to their first division title and playoff berth in franchise history.

The win clinched at least a share of the Pacific North Division crown for Reno. In the event the Aces and the second-place Tacoma Rainiers finish with an identical record, Reno will advance to the playoffs as a result of a tiebreaker. The win sets the Pacific Conference championship series matchup, as Reno will square off against the Sacramento River Cats in a five-game series beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 6:35 p.m. at Aces Ballpark.

Ransom-who earlier Monday was named to the All-PCL team-hit his team-leading 27th home run to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning, and the Aces added an insurance run in the eighth on a Konrad Schmidt RBI single. Aces starter Barry Enright (9-5) and two Reno relievers did the rest, keeping Fresno off the scoreboard over the final eight frames after the Grizzlies jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first.

Enright surrendered just two runs on four hits over seven innings of work, earning his first win since July 14. Alberto Castillo tossed a scoreless eighth, and Ryan Cook slammed the door in the ninth to pick up his fifth save.

Geno Espineli (2-5) suffered the loss, allowing four runs-three earned-in six innings.

At the plate for the Aces, Evan Frey went 2-for-5 and scored twice, while Tommy Manzella added a pair of singles. Ransom finished 1-for-4 with his team-leading 90th and 91st RBIs of the season, a day after rejoining the Aces after a five-week stint with the D-backs.

Reno and Fresno continue the series Tuesday evening at Aces Ballpark. Reno RHP Kevin Mulvey (4-7, 6.51 ERA) is slated to face Grizzlies RHP Shane Loux (7-12, 4.77 ERA), with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. PT. Tuesday is the season's final 50-Cent Hot Dog Night presented by KTVN Channel 2 News, with 50-cent hot dogs available throughout the game.

Tickets for all Aces games, including the 2011 Pacific Coast League playoffs, are available today at RenoAces.com, the Aces Ballpark Box Office or by phone at (775) 334-7000. Discounted group tickets are also available.

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