Diaz's Dominance Isn't Enough, Aces Fall Short to Bees 3-2
Published on June 19, 2024 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Reno Aces (33-38) fell to the Salt Lake Bees (30-40) 3-2 on Wednesday at Smith's Ballpark.
Yilber Diaz (0-2) was the victim of misfortune on Wednesday, taking the loss after allowing three runs (zero earned) on five hits and two walks across five 2/3 innings, he punched out six. The 23-year-old cruised through the Bee's lineup through five innings before a misplayed groundball with two outs in the sixth allowed multiple runners to score, leading to his departure. Through two starts with Reno, Diaz has posted a solid 3.60 ERA with a 7:7 K: BB in 11 innings.
Ronaldo Hernandez got the Aces on the board with a solo home run in the second inning off Reid Detmers, his fourth of the season.
Kyle Garlick continued his hot streak, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double in the sixth. The 32-year-old is riding a six-game hitting streak where he has gone 10-for-23 (.434) with one home run and three RBI.
The Aces will look for their first series win in Thursday's matchup against the Salt Lake Bees, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, with the first pitch scheduled for 5:35 p.m. PT.
Aces Notables
Ronaldo Hernandez: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Kyle Garlick: 1-for-3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Yilber Diaz: (L, 0-2), 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R/ 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
The Aces will return to Greater Nevada Field and begin the second half of the 2024 season with a six-game set against the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series opener is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 th, with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. PT.
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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