Lawlar's Powerful Blast Not Enough in Reno's 7-3 Loss

August 19, 2023 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release

Reno, NV - The Reno Aces (22-21, 66-52) went 5-for-30 in a 7-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators (27-16, 61-56) Friday night at Greater Nevada Field.

Jordan Lawlar delivered one of those hits with his second Triple-A homer on a rocket to right center field in the eighth. Lawlar has had a terrific start to his Aces career. The former sixth overall pick stole another base in the sixth, his second of the series. Lawlar has a hit in all four games and has walked four times.

Reno went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position through six innings, scratching across just one run on a sacrifice fly from Jake McCarthy in the second. Despite drawing six walks against former Diamondbacks farmhand Chad Patrick, the Aces trailed 4-1 when Patrick exited in the fifth. For the second straight night, the BLC Nine couldn't solve the Aviators starting pitcher.

Diego Castillo re-entered the starting lineup and made it count with a hit in the fifth and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. After going 2 for their first 22 in last night's loss, the Aces went 4 for their first 23 Friday. The first four in Reno's order went 1-for-15, with the lone hit on Lawlar's solo homer. The Aces and Aviators continue their series Saturday night at 6:35 p.m. PT from Greater Nevada Field.

Aces Notables:

- Jordan Lawlar: 1-for-4, HR

- Tyler Ferguson & Andrew Saalfrank: 4.1 IP, 0 R/ER, 6 K

The Aces will continue their six-game series with the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.

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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