PCL1 Tacoma Rainiers

Rainiers Stifled by Reno, 4-1

Published on July 14, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


TACOMA, Wash. - Reno's Mike Bolsinger tossed a nine-inning complete game to guide the Aces to a 4-1 win over the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium on Saturday.

Bolsinger limited Tacoma to six hits, struck out five and did not issue a walk. The right-hander retired 22 of the final 24 batters he faced to collect his second complete-game victory this season.

Tacoma took a 1-0 edge over the Aces in the bottom of the second thanks a one-out solo home run delivered by Scott Savastano - the designated hitter's third this season.

The score held until the fourth inning, when Reno rallied with a pair of runs in the top of the frame. Second baseman Tyler Bortnick drove in the equalizer with an RBI single. Outfielder Juan Rivera accounted for the go-ahead run after belting a two-out solo home run.

James Paxton, in his first start since tossing a nine-inning shutout at Tucson on July 8, was dealt the loss despite limiting the Aces to three runs on seven hits over seven innings. The left-hander struck out six batters without issuing a walk in his 19th start this season.

At 55-42, Tacoma is tied with Albuquerque for the best record in the Pacific Coast League and owns a one-game lead over Salt Lake for first place in the Pacific Northern Division.

The Rainiers host the final game of a four-game series with Reno at 1:35 p.m. tomorrow, July 13. Right-hander Blake Beavan (3-2, 4.91) will make his first start for Tacoma since being optioned from Seattle on July 12. Right-hander Garrett Mock (6-4, 6.10) is slated to start for the Aces.

Every Rainiers game throughout the 2013 season can be heard live on South Sound Sports 850-AM and is available for online streaming at www.tacomarainiers.com.

To purchase season tickets, group packages or party decks for the 2013 season, call (253) 752-7707 or email tickets@tacomarainiers.com. Up-to-date news and notes throughout the season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com and by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

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