
Rainiers Lose To Aces, 5-3
Published on July 20, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release
RENO, Nevada - The Tacoma Rainiers (51-47) were bounced in their series finale with the Reno Aces (49-49) by a final score of 5-3 on Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field.
Catcher Garrett Kennedy went 2-for-4 on a pair of singles for the Rainiers only multi-hit performance of the night. Designated hitter Cameron Rupp - recently signed as a free agent and assigned to Tacoma - drew three walks. Right fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis (1x3, 2B, 2 RBI) drove in a pair of runs in the eighth inning.
Tacoma starting pitcher Ross Detwiler (2-3) lasted five innings and allowed five runs on 10 hits (two home runs). He issued one walk and struck out three on 97 pitches (58 strikes) while taking the loss.
Tyler Higgins (1.2 IP) and Dario Alvarez (1.1 IP) held the Aces scoreless over the finale three frames, keeping the game close for the offense. The pair of relievers allowed four hits and struck out six while issuing one walk.
Tacoma returns home to Cheney Stadium to begin a three-game homestand against the Salt Lake Bees on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. The Rainiers have not yet named a starting pitcher. The Bees will hand the ball to right-hander Griffin Canning (0-2, 8.44).
All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2018 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.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) or liking the team on Facebook.
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