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Lopes Goes Yard, Tacoma's Winning Streak Snapped by Vegas in Opener

July 16, 2019 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


Tacoma Rainiers infielder Tim Lopes
Tacoma Rainiers infielder Tim Lopes
(Tacoma Rainiers, Credit: Jeff Halstead)

Tacoma, WA - Infielder Tim Lopes launched a three-run blast, but the Rainiers were unable to overcome a one-run deficit as the Las Vegas Aviators halted Tacoma's three-game winning streak at Cheney Stadium on Monday, 5-4.

Mike Wright made the start for Tacoma and allowed one Las Vegas (55-40) run in the top of the third. The right-hander allowed a solo home run and collected three strikeouts across three innings before handing the ball over to Nabil Crismatt, who was promoted from Double-A Arkansas on Monday. Crismatt allowed two runs across the following three innings and struck out seven.

With the Rainiers (46-49) behind by a run going into the bottom of the third, Lopes obliterated a three-run home run to left-center field that scored John Andreoli and Jake Fraley to put Tacoma ahead, 3-1. The infielder also stole his 24th base, putting him one bag behind teammate Ian Miller (25) for the league-lead.

In the home half of the fifth, Ryan Court doubled home Lopes to extend the Tacoma lead, 4-2. The first baseman finished 2-for-4 but failed to homer for the first time in six games, flying out right field to end the contest.

Right-hander Brandon Brennan, who had his rehab assignment transferred from AZL Mariners pregame, tossed a scoreless seventh before Reggie McClain took over for the final two frames. The righty went 2/3 of an inning allowing the tying and go-ahead runs for Las Vegas in the eighth.

Las Vegas scored on two bases-loaded walks from McClain which would provide the decisive runs in the eighth.

Aaron Northcraft tossed 1 1/3 frames of perfect baseball with a pair of strikeouts, but the Rainiers were unable to push across pinch runner Ian Miller in the bottom of the ninth.

The Raineirs will look to even the four-game series on Tuesday against the Aviators. Tacoma will roll out right-hander Andrew Moore (0-2, 13.50) to face righty Paul Blackburn (7-2, 5.04) for an 11:35 a.m. PDT start. Mike Curto will have full coverage of on South Sound Talk 850 with audio streaming available on the Tacoma Rainiers TuneIn Radio Network.

All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2019 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.com and WeRTacoma.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand), Instagram (tacomarainiers) or liking the team on Facebook.

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Tacoma Rainiers infielder Tim Lopes
Tacoma Rainiers infielder Tim Lopes
(Jeff Halstead)		   



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