PCL Reno Aces

Aces Fall Short in 5-3 Loss to Aviators

Published on May 20, 2022 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release


RENO, Nev. - The Reno Aces (20-19) bats fell silent in the final four innings resulting in a 5-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators (21-18) Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field.

In his Aces debut, Dominic Fletcher made an immediate impact and recorded his first Triple-A hit with an RBI single to center in the fourth inning and cut Las Vegas' deficit in half to 2-1.

Reno tied the game in the fifth inning when Buddy Kennedy lined an RBI single to center for a 2-2 score. Two at-bats later, Seth Beer sprayed an RBI single through the left side for the 3-2 lead over Las Vegas. After the two-run fifth, the Aces could not bring home any runs against Las Vegas.

Drey Jameson (0-2) was hooked with the loss after he threw an Aces season-high 5.2 innings of four-run ball on eight hits and struck out four batters.

Kennedy (2-for-5, 3B, RBI, R) and Beer (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R) recorded multi-hit performances for the Aces Thursday night.

After his 1-for-4 night, Stone Garrett extended his hitting streak to six games.

Out of the bullpen, the relief tandem of Miguel Aguilar and Mitchell Stumpo combined for 2.1 shutout innings and didn't allow a hit.

Aces Notables:

Buddy Kennedy: 2-for-5, 3B RBI, R.

Seth Beer: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R.

Dominic Fletcher: 1-for-4, RBI.

Dominic Canzone: 1-for-4, 2B, R, BB, and extended his hitting streak to four games.

Stone Garrett: 1-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to six games.

Miguel Aguilar: 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H.

The Reno Aces continue their six-game homestand at Greater Nevada Field against the Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, through Sunday, May 22nd. Tickets for the entire 2022 season are available at RenoAces.com or Text 21003.

Check out the Reno Aces Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Pacific Coast League Stories from May 20, 2022


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central