Smith & Sánchez Shine, Reno Defeats Las Vegas 14-8

August 19, 2023 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release

Reno, NV - Ali Sánchez doubled and homered in a 14-8 Reno Aces (23-21, 67-52) victory over the Las Vegas Aviators (27-17, 61-57) Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field.

Reno strung together a furious rally in a memorable sixth inning. Pavin Smith smashed a go-ahead three run homer to the berm in right that gave the Aces an 8-6 lead. With Emmanuel Rivera at first, Sánchez crushed a two run homer two at-bats later. Smith and Sánchez drove in a combined five runs on the two long balls as part of a seven run frame for the BLC Nine.

The Aces' sturdy backstop wasn't done there. Sánchez tacked on a key run of insurance with an RBI double in the bottom of the eighth. Blaze Alexander tripled behind him, driving in Reno's 12th run of the game. Sergio Alcántara, who tallied three hits, singled in Alexander before a sacrifice fly from Dominic Fletcher. The Aces smacked 18 hits on the night, breaking out of their offensive slump. Seven hitters in Reno's lineup notched multiple knocks.

After a three game 0-for-20 stretch with runners in scoring position, the Aces went 8-for-14 in those situations Saturday. Luis Frías and Austin Pope proved instrumental with key outs late. The combo posted three scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one hit allowed. The Aces and Aviators conclude their series Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. PT from Greater Nevada Field.

Aces Notables:

- Dominic Fletcher: 2-for-4, 3 RBI

- Phillip Evans: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 BB

- Pavin Smith: 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI

- Emmanuel Rivera, 2B, RBI

- Ali Sánchez: 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 4 RBI

- Blaze Alexander: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, BB

- Sergio Alcántara: 3-for-5, RBI

The Aces will conclude their six-game series with the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.

Single Game tickets are on sale at RenoAces.com, the Greater Nevada Field Ticket Office, or by texting "TIXX" to 21003. Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com, texting "MEMBER" to 21003, or calling (775) 334-7000.

Pacific Coast League Stories from August 19, 2023

• Dodgers Win, 4-1 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Early Homers, Great Late Relief Wins at SAC Diego Castillo - Tacoma Rainiers
• Smith & Sánchez Shine, Reno Defeats Las Vegas 14-8 - Reno Aces
• Bees Fall to Dodgers in a Rain-Delayed Affair - Salt Lake Bees
• Albuquerque Wins, 5-3, Behind Quinn's 8th Inning Grand Slam - Albuquerque Isotopes
• Chihuahuas Suffer 5-3 Loss - El Paso Chihuahuas
• Express Dominant In 8-3 Win Over Space Cowboys - Round Rock Express
• Brantley Puts up Multi-Hit Effort, Outfield Assist for Sugar Land - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
• Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: at Sacramento (6:37 PT) - Tacoma Rainiers
• OKC Dodgers Game Notes - August 19, 2023 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Space Cowboys Hosting Art Appreciation Night on Saturday Night - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
• Four-Spot Holds in 4-2 Sacramento Win Over Tacoma - Sacramento River Cats
• Lawlar's Powerful Blast Not Enough in Reno's 7-3 Loss - Reno Aces
• Chihuahuas Clip Isotopes, 7-5 - Albuquerque Isotopes
• Offense Down In Sactown - Tacoma Rainiers
• Loperfido Launches First Home Run, Records Multi-IHt Effort for Sugar Land - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
• El Paso Gets Past Albuquerque - El Paso Chihuahuas

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Reno Aces Stories

• Christmas in July and Star Wars Night Highlight the Aces' Final Homestand of July
• Aces Take Series with Close 5-4 Victory over Isotopes
• Aces Fall in 4-2 Loss to Isotopes
• English Homers Twice, Giesting Deals as Aces Steamroll Isotopes in 15-1 Win
• Reno Aces Announce Promotional Schedule for August