PCL1 Tacoma Rainiers

Nolin, Rainiers Even Series against Reno in Pitchers' Duel at Cheney

July 13, 2019 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Sean Nolin
Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Sean Nolin
(Tacoma Rainiers, Credit: Jeff Halstead)

Tacoma, WA - Reigning PCL Pitcher of the Week Sean Nolin defended his title on Friday night at Cheney Stadium when he tossed six innings of one-run baseball as the Tacoma Rainiers defeated the Reno Aces, 2-1.

Nolin let up the first run of the game as Reno (40-51) outfielder Travis Snider homered to right field in the top of the fourth. In the home half of the same inning, Ryan Court launched a solo blast to right center field that knotted the score, 1-1. The homer was Court's second in as many nights out of the All-Star break.

The Rainiers scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh when Kelby Tomlinson and John Andreoli laced back-to-back doubles, giving Tacoma its only lead of the night.

Sam Tuivailala (1-0) earned his first win since having his rehab assignment transferred to Tacoma from Double-A Arkansas on Friday. The right-hander tossed a scoreless seventh inning with a pair of strikeouts. Reggie McClain earned his second save when he went six-up, six-down in the final two innings, closing out the game for Tacoma.

Infielder Tim Lopes went 2-for-3 with his team-best 28th double. The 25-year-old also stole his 23rd base of the campaign, trailing only teammate Ian Miller (24) for the league lead.

The Rainiers will look for their second-straight against the Aces at Cheney Stadium on a Silver Bullet Saturday, presented by Coors Light. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. PDT as southpaw Anthony Misiewicz (3-5, 6.80) takes the mound to face Reno right-hander Taylor Widener (6-4, 7.78). 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 pitcher Sean Nolin
Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Sean Nolin
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