PCL Reno Aces

Del Castillo Crushes First Triple-A Home Run as Aces Swat Bees

Published on August 10, 2023 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release


Reno, NV - Adrian Del Castillo smashed his first career Triple-A homer in a 13-5 Reno Aces (18-18, 62-49) victory over the Salt Lake Bees (15-21, 52-58) Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field.

Del Castillo's long ball was one of six extra-base hits for Reno. The Aces strung together four hits in the first and another five hits in the third, capturing a 6-3 lead into the middle innings. Pavin Smith tripled home two in the first while Tristin English, in a raucous return to the lineup, doubled him in as part of a three run third. Smith had a great night, going 3-for-5 with a triple and a three run tape measure blast in the eighth.

Kyle Lewis reached in all four of his plate appearances with two hits and two walks. Lewis raised his average to .360 and his OPS to a ridiculous 1.111 in another dominant showing. The former American League Rookie of the Year joined four other Aces hitters in tallying multiple hits, with Kennedy, Del Castillo, Smith, and Castillo also posting incredibly productive lines.

Andrew Saalfrank continued his breakout season with five strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings of relief. Saalfrank struck out five straight Bees hitters to complete his outing, lowering his ERA to an outstanding 2.70. The former Indiana Hoosier has struck out 78 batters in 35 appearances between Amarillo and Reno. Stephen Nogosek and Peter Strzelecki added scoreless innings in relief.

The Aces and Bees continue their series Friday night at 6:35 p.m. PT.

Aces Notables:

- Adrian Del Castillo: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

- Buddy Kennedy: 2-for-5, 3B

- Pavin Smith: 3-for-5, 3B, HR, 2 RBI

- Kyle Lewis: 2-for-3, 2 BB, RBI

- Diego Castillo: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI

- Andrew Saalfrank: 1.2 IP, 0 R/ER, 0 BB, 5 K

The Aces are amid a two-week homestand from August 8th until August 20th at Greater Nevada Field, taking on the Salt Lake Bees and the Las Vegas Aviators.

Single Game tickets are on sale at RenoAces.com, the Greater Nevada Field Ticket Office, or by texting "TIXX" to 21003. Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com, texting "MEMBER" to 21003, or calling (775) 334-7000.

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