PCL1 Reno Aces

Reno Aces Game Notes

Published on April 16, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


Today's Game: Diamondbacks number seven prospect Taylor Clarke gets the ball for Greg Gross this morning. Clarke looks to break the six consecutive loss streak against the Grizzlies. He will face fellow right-hander Mike Hauschild, who enters today's contest 0-1 with a 7.56 ERA.

Pay-What-You-Want Night: The Reno Aces and Greater Nevada Field will celebrate their 10th season in Downtown Reno on April 17th. When the team returns home, Greater Nevada Field will open its doors to Northern Nevada and fans are welcome to pay whatever they would like to sit wherever they would like. Proceeds from the event will benefit the JUSTin HOPE Foundation. JUSTin HOPE supports those in Northern Nevada affected by Autism and other neurodevelopment disorders by providing support and/or opportunities.

Fresno Problems: The Aces have lost six consecutive games (three at home, one on the road) to the Fresno Grizzlies. After winning back-to-back games on April 5 and April 6, Fresno has outscored the Aces 51-24 in their last six matchups. Last season, Reno outscored Fresno 101-93 in 17 meetings.

Night Owls: The Aces are 0-5 in day games in 2018. In 2017, Reno went 19-10 in day contests compared to 39-33 in evening games. Their last day-time victory came on the last day of the 2017 season, defeating the Albuquerque Isotopes by a score of 13-1.

Nevada Grit: RHP Braden Shipley had his best start of the season this afternoon in Fresno. The former University of Nevada first round pick allowed just three hits in 6.0 innings of work. The Arizona Diamondbacks put starter Taijuan Walker on the 10-day DL with right forearm inflammation today. Walker was slated to pitch next Friday, the same day Braden Shipley is scheduled to start for Reno.

Bottom of the Pack: The Aces pitching staff has struggled through 11 games. To date, Reno is ranked third to last in team ERA (6.68) and has walked the second most batters in the Pacific Coast League (55). Sacramento has walked 61, but holds a team ERA of 5.03. Additionally, the Aces pitching staff has allowed the most home runs in the PCL with 18.

Unlucky Seven: Reno did not reach seven losses until April 20th last season, following a 8-3 loss to Albuquerque on the road. In 2014, the Aces reached seven losses on April 15, but began the season April 3 and were 13 games into their season. This is the worst start the Aces have had since 2013, when they began the season 3-8 through their first 11 games.

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