Aces lose series opener to Sky Sox

Published on July 10, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-John Hester hit a seventh-inning, game-tying home run, but Colorado Springs answered with two late runs to beat the Aces 9-7 Friday night at Security Service Field.

After trailing 3-0 heading into the fourth, the Aces scored two runs in three-consecutive innings before Hester's blast tied the game in the seventh. Jeff Bailey got Reno on the board with a two-run double in the fourth, and the Aces tacked on two more in the fifth and sixth. The Sky Sox would answer with four runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to take a late lead, and would hold on to take the series opener.

Jason Urquidez (3-4) took the loss in relief of Aces starter Bryan Augenstein, who allowed seven runs and 11 hits over five innings of work.

Sky Sox starter Josh Muecke did not figure in the decision, giving up six earned runs in five innings. Franklin Morales (1-0) earned the win, despite allowing the game-tying home run to Hester. Matt Reynolds held the Aces off the board over the final two frames to earn his 4th save.

Hester finished with two hits and an RBI, while Bailey added two hits and drove in two. Yunesky Sanchez extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a ninth-inning pinch-hit single.

The two teams square off in a doubleheader Saturday, with both games slated for seven innings. Reno will send RHP Kevin Mulvey (3-5, 4.79 ERA) to the mound in Game 1 against Sky Sox RHP Chaz Roe (5-9, 5.68 ERA), while Game 2 will feature Aces RHP Cesar Valdez (2-4, 4.08 ERA) against RHP Alan Johnson (7-4, 5.11 ERA). First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. PT from Security Service Field, and all the action can be heard live in Reno on Fox Sports Radio 1450 AM.

Reno returns home Thursday, June 15, for a four-game series against the Tacoma Rainiers. Tickets for all Aces games start at just $7, and are available by calling the Reno Aces box office at (775) 334-7000 or by visiting RenoAces.com. The brand-new Freight House District, located just outside Aces Ballpark, is open seven days a week, on both game days and non-game days.

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