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Reno Aces Game Notes vs. Colorado Springs

Published on August 2, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Today's Game: Following a game-one win, the Aces enter Thursday afternoon riding a six-game hit streak. Taylor Clarke will take the mound for Greg Gross with a record of 9-7 and an ERA of 4.49. Ildemaro Vargas has a 27-game hit streak and will face right-hander Alec Asher. Asher is 5-2 with a 4.87 ERA with the Sky Sox this season.

Last Game: In the series opener between the Aces and Sky Sox, Reno won by a score of 10-9. Reno was led offensively by Christain Walker who went 2-for-3 with his 20th double of the season and two RBI. Ildemaro Vargas extend his current hit streak to 27 games on an infield single in the bottom of the third inning. Vargas would end the night 2-for-5 with two singles and is batting .383, (46-for-120), with 20 runs scored, 10 doubles, 11 RBI during the streak. Starting pitcher Alex Young went 7.0 strong inning, striking out seven Colorado Springs batters and allowed seven hits. The win improves the Aces to a record of 56-53 and 7.0 games behind the first place Fresno Grizzlies.

Streaking: Ildemaro Vargas has hit in 27 consecutive games, good for the longest hit streak in the Pacific Coast League. During the streak, he is batting .383, (46-for-120), with 20 runs scored, 10 doubles, 11 RBI and an OBP of .435. There have only been five players in Aces history with streaks of 20+ games. Jake Elmore (31, 2012), Ildemaro Vargas (25, 2018), Tony Abreu (24, 2011), Chris Owings (23, 2013), and Ketel Marte (22, 2017). In 2017, Ketel Marte went 37-for-98, .378, with nine 2B, three 3B, one HR and 16 RBI from April 29 through May 22.

Ten or More: The Aces ten runs last night marks the 16th time this season Reno has scored 10 runs or more in a ballgame. The Aces carry a record of 15-1 when they plate 10 or more runs in a game this season. The only time the Aces have lost after scoring ten or more runs was on June 23rd at Las Vegas by a score of 11-14. Reno ranks third in the PCL in runs scored with 608, only Albuquerque (610) and Salt Lake (659) have scored more.

Captain Jake: Jake Buchanan is having one of the best seasons of his professional career. Following last night's 1.2 inning shutout performance, he is 4-0 with five saves and boasts an ERA of 1.50. His four wins with the Aces this season are the most he's had in a single season with a single team. His five saves this season are the most since his 2015 Aces campaign when he posted 11.

In Bunches: Ildemaro Vargas recorded his 34th multi-hit performance of the season last night. Last year he recorded 50, most on the Aces Division Championship roster. No other player with the Aces has recorded more multi-hit games. His 347 total hits in an Aces uniform are the second most in franchise history behind Cole Gillespie who has 399.

Down on the Farm: The D-backs' fifth-ranked prospect Daulton Varsho hit for the cycle, scored three times and drove in a run as the Rookie-level Arizona League D-backs topped the Giants Black squad, 13-11, on Wednesday night in the completion of a game that was suspended due to lightning. Varsho was playing the second game of his rehab assignment after spending six weeks on the disabled list with a broken hamate bone in his right hand that required surgery. He suffered the injury on June 14 with Class A Advanced Visalia. Varsho went 6-for-12 with four extra-base hits and two RBIs in three games in the AZL, but he's eager to rejoin his teammates in Visalia. He expects to be activated Friday.

Looking for Blood: In conjunction with United Blood Services, the Aces are hosting their second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Greater Nevada Field. On August, 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., all donors can receive Aces swag and save lives in the process.

Coming Soon: Just three homestands remain in the 2018 season at Greater Nevada Field. August third is scheduled to be a special night. We solemnly swear to be up to no good. Reno will wear custom Wizard-inspired jerseys as part of the Wizarding World of the Reno Aces Night presented by Prichett Eye Care Associates. Following the game, fans can enjoy Saint Mary's Fireworks presented by KRNV News 4 and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.

On Deck: 2019 season tickets are NOW ON SALE beginning at just $96! Don't wait to reserve your seats for the Biggest Little Show on Grass. Visit the Ticket Sales Kiosk behind section 105 for more information.

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