PCL1 Tacoma Rainiers

Tacoma Downed By Las Vegas, 5-2

Published on June 27, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers (41-38) could not capitalize on 11 walks in a 5-2 loss to the Las Vegas 51s (35-44) on Wednesday afternoon at Cheney Stadium.

Third baseman Seth Mejias-Brean (2x3, RBI, 2 BB) reached base four times to lead the Rainiers offense. Center fielder Andrew Aplin went 2-for-4 with one walk, while second baseman Gordon Beckham (1x3, 2 BB), designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach (0x2, 3 BB), and right fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis (1x3, R, 2B, 2 RBI) all also reached base three times.

Rainiers starting pitcher Ariel Miranda - who came off the 7-day disabled list earlier in the morning - worked one inning and allowed one run on one hit while walking three and striking out one.

Casey Lawrence (6-3), who was scheduled to start, worked 5.2 innings of relief and allowed four runs on eight hits while taking the loss. He issued one walk and struck out five. Ashton Goudeau (1.0 IP), Tyler Higgins (0.1 IP), and Darin Gillies (1.0 IP) all worked scoreless outings and allowed just two total hits.

Tacoma and Las Vegas wrap up their four-game series on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. PT. Rainiers right-hander Christian Bergman (4-5, 4.47) will go up against 51s right-hander Cody Martin (1-2, 5.06).

All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2018 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

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