PCL1 Reno Aces

Reno Aces Game Notes

Published on May 7, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


Today's Game: Reno heads into the final game of a four-game set against the Rainiers. Taylor Clarke will get the ball, looking for his second consecutive victory. With a win, the Aces would complete their first sweep of the season and mark their longest winning streak in the last two years, six.

About Last Night: The Aces continued to stay hot, winning their fifth game in a row, improving to 13-18. Reno has officially taken the series from the Tacoma Rainers, winning yesterday's contest, 5-1. The Aces were led by Bradin Hagens, who pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out four. The scoring kicked off in the third inning, with doubles coming from Kristopher Negron, Evan Marzilli and Christian Walker. Marzilli and Walker's doubles drove in a run each, and Cesar Puello capped a three-run inning with an RBI single. Anthony Recker singled in a run in the fourth, and Cody Decker hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth.

Five straight: The Aces won their fifth consecutive game yesterday afternoon, marking their longest winning streak of the 2018 season. It's their longest winning streak since 8/22 vs. Fresno to 8/27 vs. Las Vegas last season. The win moves Reno to a record of 13-18 on the season.

Reno Roomies: Christian Walker and Evan Marzilli were roommates at the University of South Carolina. In the five games that Christian Walker has been with Reno, the Aces are undefeated. In the first seven games since returning from the disabled list, Evan Marzilli is hitting .400 with a home run and seven RBI. Together the duo won two College National Championships (2010 & 2011).

Sherf Save: Jimmie Sherfy collected his sixth save of the season Saturday night. Sherfy is the Aces all-time saves leader with 38. The University of Oregon closer is 6-for-6 this season and has made 10 total appearances. Sherfy has 72 saves in his Minor League career and one Major League save.

History Made: The Reno Aces Baseball Club has named Emily Jaenson General manager, the team announced today. Jaenson is the second person to hold the role of General Manager for the Aces, and the first female GM in the Pacific Coast League in nearly two decades. Jaenson will assume day-to-day baseball and business operations and report to team President, Eric Edelstein.

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 Tota

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