Aces Unable to Overcome Rainiers' Mountainous Sixth, Fall in Game Two
June 8, 2023 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release
Reno, NV - The Reno Aces (33-26) gave up nine hits with runners in scoring position in a 14-6 loss to the Tacoma Rainiers (29-30) Wednesday night at Greater Nevada Field.
Reno started hot with a Dominic Fletcher leadoff walk, doubles from Carson Kelly and Alek Thomas, and a Kyle Lewis two-run homer in the bottom of the first. Thomas' two-bagger accounted for two of his three RBI on the night.
Kelly went 3-for-4 with two doubles and Diego Castillo went 2-for-4 as the only Aces hitters to record multiple knocks. After scoring 12 runs last night, the Aces jumped out to an early four-run lead Wednesday. It looked like another ho hum blowout at home... until it wasn't.
With the Aces holding a 5-1 lead, the Rainiers scored 10 unanswered runs, including seven in the sixth. Tacoma drew ten walks and went 9-for-20 with runners in scoring position. The Rainiers recorded only two extra-base hits but took advantage of free passes and a barrage of seeing-eye singles.
The six-game series continues Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. The Aces' current qualified ERA leader, Blake Walston, is the probable starter.
Aces Notables:
- Carson Kelly: 3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI
- Alek Thomas: 1-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
- Diego Castillo: 2-for-4,
- Luis Frías: 1.1 IP, 0 BB, 0 R/ER, 2 K
The Aces continue their series with the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. PT from Greater Nevada Field.
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