PCL1 Reno Aces

Reno Aces Game Notes vs. Albuquerque

Published on May 11, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


Today's Game: Reno looks to even the series tonight against the Isotopes. Right-hander Kris Medlen will take the ball for the Aces, making his first start since being optioned down from Arizona earlier in the week. Medlen is looking for his first win of the season in an Aces uniform. Offensively, Kevin Cron went 1-for-1 last night with a pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. This was Cron's first home run for the Aces and first at the Triple-A level.

About Last Night: The Reno Aces fell by a score of 7-4 in last night's contest against Albuquerque. Reno finished with nine hits, but only had four runs to show for it. Aces starter Jake Buchanan went 6.1 innings and allowed six runs on eight hits, two of the home run variety. Jack Reinheimer and Socrates Brito both finished with multiple hits last night, the only Aces to do so.

SO vs. HR: In the age of the long-ball strikeouts have increased in the Pacific Coast League. Batters have struck out 4,473 times to date and have recorded 4,845 hits. Per game, teams are striking out 8.407 times compared to 6.663 times per game in 2009. However, home run numbers have remained consistent in the Pacific Coast League.

Strikeouts per Game in the Pacific Coast League

8.394 - 2018 | 7.589 - 2017 | 7.627 - 2016 7.104 - 2015 | 7.608 - 2014 | 7.495 - 2013

6.999 - 2012 | 6.935 - 2011 | 6.752 - 2010

6.663 -2009

Home Runs per Game in the Pacific Coast League

0.954 - 2018 | 1.001 - 2017 | 0.848 - 2016 0.798 - 2015 | 0.946 - 2014 | 0.843 - 2013

0.924 - 2012 | 1.027 - 2011 | 0.958 - 2010

0.864 -2009

Decker Dingers: Cody Decker's home run total is up to 195 in his minor league career. With 195, Decker has the 3rd most Minor League homers of any active player. On April 9 against the Fresno Grizzlies, Decker went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI.

Most MiLB HR (Active Players)

1. Dan Johnson - 257 (3 in 2018 - Bravos de Leon, Mexico Triple-A)

2. Chris Carter - 201 (10 in 2018 - Salt Lake Bees)

3. Cody Decker - 195 (7 in 2018 - Reno Aces)

Star Wars Night @ GNF: Let the force be with you May 12 during Star Wars Night! Mingle with the 501st Legion, watch fireworks and bid on Star Wars themed jerseys with proceeds benefiting the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. Last season, Diamondbacks outfielder AJ Pollocked joined the Aces lineup for Star Wars Night. Pollock finished the day 1-for-2 with a double. Christian Walker went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a triple against the Las Vegas 51's. Aaron Laffey took home the win and improved to 4-0 on the year.

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