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Reno Aces Game Notes at El Paso

Published on May 1, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


Today's Game: Reno heads into game two of the four-game series with El Paso with Braden Shipley Leading the way. Shipley will face right-hander Kyle Lloyd at Southwest University Park looking for win number three of the season.

About Last Night: The Reno Aces took game one from the El Paso Chihuahuas by a score of 8-6. Reno jumped out to an early lead at Southwest University Park Monday night, scoring six runs in the first three innings of play. Back-to-back home runs by Anthony Recker and Daniel Robertson in the second inning gave the visiting squad a 4-0 advantage. Recker and Robertson are the second Aces duo this road trip to go back-to-back. Kristopher Negron and Marcus Littlewood accomplished this feat on April 27 in Sacramento. El Paso would post a six-run fifth inning, but Reno's bullpen held stout to ensure the win.

Brito April: Socrates Brito finished last night's contest (3-for-5). Brito finished the month of April with 30 hits, most in his professional career. In 2014, as a member of the Visalia Rawhide, Brito finished the month of May 27-for-91 with six 2B, three, HR and 17 runs scored.

Hey, I'm Back: The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled RHP Silvino Bracho from Reno yesterday and placed LHP Robbie Ray on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right oblique. Bracho, 25, has appeared in 1 game for the D-backs this season, setting career-highs in innings (3.0) and strikeouts (7) on April 15 @ Dodgers. In 6 games for the Aces in 2018, he went 1-0 with a 5.79 ERA (6 ER in 9.1 IP), 14 strikeouts and 1 walk.

Can't Hit What Ya Can't See: The Reno Aces pitching staff tied a franchise record with 17 strikeouts on Monday night in El Paso. Bradin Hagens started tonight's contest, striking out eight in four innings of work. Newcomer Anthony Vasquez added four more in 3.1 innings before handing the ball over to closer Jimmie Sherfy in the 8th. Sherfy recorded a five-out save, all via the strikeout. The last time Reno struck out 17 was on 6/12/10 against Salt Lake.

Mr. 300: With a single in the 8th inning on Sunday, Jack Reinheimer became the fourth Aces player in franchise history to record 300 hits. Cole Gillespie (399), Mike Jacobs (343) and Mike Freeman (301) are the only players with more hits. The only active Aces player in the top ten is Ildemaro Vargas who has 246 career hits as a member of the Aces.

Back-to-Back: Marcus Littlewood and Kristopher Negron hit back-to-back home runs Friday night in the top of the fifth inning. Last night, Anthony Recker and Daniel Robertson accomplished this feat.

Reno's 150th Birthday: Tickets are available for "The Biggest Little Birthday" Reno 150 celebration and Aces game on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Greater Nevada Field. The event starts at 4:00 p.m., and gates open at 5:00 p.m. The year-long celebration will come to an end at Greater Nevada Field with all tickets being FREE. Fans can pick up tickets at the following locations: The Children's Cabinet, Eldorado Resorts Reno, Harrah's Reno Total Rewards Desk, Nevada Humane Society, SPCA Shelter, & Western Nevada Supply Showroom.

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