PCL Reno Aces

Hernandez Plates Three, Aces Split Twin Bill with Isotopes

Published on August 14, 2022 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release


Albuquerque, N.M. - After dropping the first game of the twin bill by a 4-2 score, the Reno Aces (62-48) used some late inning magic in game two to defeat the Albuquerque Isotopes (49-58) in a 7-4 victory Saturday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Game Two

Trailing 4-1 in the fifth, the Aces drew three runs capped off by a two-run double from Stone Garrett to tie the game at four apiece.

After a three-inning scoring stalemate, Reno's starting nine produced a three-run eighth highlighted by a two-run single from Yonny Hernandez to give the Aces a 7-4 lead.

J.B. Wendelken held the Isotopes scoreless in the bottom of the eighth to secure the 7-4 victory and earned his fourth win of the season.

Game One

In the first game of Saturday's twin bill, Reno's batters made a late bid in the eighth but fell short in a 4-2 loss to Albuquerque.

Down 4-0, the Aces answered late with a two-run eighth highlighted by an RBI triple from Hernandez to trim Albuquerque's lead to 4-2.

Despite the two-run deficit, the Aces could not close the gap in a 4-2 loss.

The loss was charged to Corbin Martin (6-4) after the right-hander allowed an earned run on a hit, no walks and struck out a batter in 0.1 innings of work.

Aces Notables:

Dominic Fletcher: 3-for-7, 2 2B, RBI, R, BB.

Yonny Hernandez: 2-for-6, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, SB.

J.B. Wendelken: (W, 4-0), 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's.

Ryne Nelson: (N/D), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's.

The Aces continue their 12-game road trip with a six-game slate against the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, through Sunday, August 13th. Reno's squad will return to Greater Nevada Field for a six-game homestand against the Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, starting Tuesday, August 16. Tickets for the upcoming homestand and the entire 2022 season are available at RenoAces.com or Text 21003.

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