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Aces Win Series with Salt Lake, Drop Series Finale

August 19, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


Reno, NEV. - Salt Lake jumped on Aces starter Matt Koch in the top of the first inning. The Bees came around to score five runs on five hits thanks to a leadoff home run from shortstop Luis Rengifo. Rengifo took the second pitch he saw from the Aces right-hander over the left field wall. Koch would recover, getting the next two batters out, but three consecutive hits coupled with a two-run fielding error led to a five-run inning for Salt Lake. The loss brings the Aces record to 65-61 this season, still in second place in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern Division.

It didn't take long for the Bees to take a lead as on the second pitch that Luis Rengifo saw he hit a home run over the right-field wall. Salt Lake tacked on four more runs, two of which came off RBI doubles from Jose Briceno and Alberto Triunfel to give Salt Lake the 5-0 advantage. In the bottom of the second Kevin Cron blasted his 22nd homer of the season to cut the Bees lead to 5-1. Salt Lake plated two runs in the middle innings to extend their lead to 7-1. Two more long balls from Kristopher Negron in the sixth and Anthony Recker in the seventh made the score 7-3 Bees. In the eighth inning, Reno mounted a comeback started by a Socrates Brito RBI double to center field. Two batters later Recker platted Juniel Querecuto to cut their deficit to 7-5. Rey Fuentes would bring Reno within one run on an RBI single to left field. The next batter Yasmany Tomas then tied the game at 7-7 when he laced an RBI double down the left field line. The huge eighth inning wouldn't be enough for Reno to pick up the victory as Salt Lake plated a run in the top of the ninth for their 66th victory of the season.

Top Performers - Reno Aces

- Socrates Brito (2-for-4, 2B)

- Rey Fuentes (2-for-4, R)

- Kevin Cron (1-for-3, HR)

Top Performers - Salt Lake

- Matt Thaiss (3-for-5, R, 3B)

- Jose Briceno (2-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI)

- Jabari Blash (1-for-4, R)

Tomorrow's Matchup

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Notes & Information

May The Fourth Be with you: Kevin Cron has been one of the best RBI-men in baseball this season. The Aces infielder has driven in 91 runs since his first game on May 4th. His 91 RBI leads all of professional baseball since that date. The Texas Christian product has 412 career RBI and has recorded four consecutive seasons with 88 RBI or more. Cron went 1-for-3 in today's contest with a solo home run.

What's on Deck: 2019 season tickets are NOW ON SALE beginning at just $96! Don't wait to reserve your seats for the Biggest Little Show on Grass. Visit the Ticket Sales Kiosk behind section 105 for more information. August 31st will kick off Fan Appreciation Weekend at Greater Nevada Field. Friday will have post-game Saint Mary's Fireworks presented by KRNV News 4. Saturday's contest will feature a Didi Gregorius Bobblehead Giveaway and celebrate the Sandlot's 25th Anniversary.

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