Vukovich’s Game-Tying Blast Not Enough as Aces Fall 10-9 in Extras

Reno Aces (10-21, 47-59) 9, Las Vegas Aviators (13-18, 62-44) 10

W: S. McGough (4-0) L: J. Morillo (0-1)

First pitch: 7:06 p.m. PST | Attendance: 5,620 | Time: 3:13

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Next time out: at Las Vegas, 8/2/25 at 7:05 p.m. PST.

(RNO) RHP Bryce Jarvis (3-4, 7.34 ERA) (LV) RHP Kade Morris (3-4, 5.86 ERA)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Despite a late comeback, the Reno Aces (10-21, 47-59) dropped a hard-fought extra-innings battle to the Las Vegas Aviators (13-18, 62-44), the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics, in a 10-9 loss on Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. With the win, Las Vegas evens the series at 2-2.

The Aviators jumped on the board early, plating seven runs in the first inning to put the Aces in an early hole. But the BLC-Nine didn’t back down, clawing back from the five-run deficit. AJ Vukovich delivered the big blow with a game-tying solo shot—his team-leading 15th homer of the season—over the right-field porch in the seventh. The 24-year-old has been red hot, hitting .388 (26-for-67) with five doubles, two triples, three homers, and 11 RBI since July 6. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as Reno failed to capitalize in extra innings.

A.J. TIES THE GAME pic.twitter.com/69iiYrmQ85

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Andy Weber and Seth Brown got the offense started early, recording back-to-back doubles in the first to plate the Aces' first run. Weber finished with three hits and added an RBI single in the second. The dynamic infielder has been a steady presence in the lineup, slashing .303/.358/.450 with 19 extra-base hits and 26 RBI across 57 games.

Albert Almora Jr. extended his torrid stretch at the plate, lacing a two-run single into center in the second inning. The veteran outfielder is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, going 10-for-25 (.400) with four extra-base hits and 11 RBI during that span.

Juan Burgos made his Aces debut in the loss, tossing two scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Acquired in the recent trade that sent Eugenio Suárez to Seattle, the flamethrowing right-hander has been highly effective in the minors this season, posting a 0.82 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 10 walks over 33 innings between Double-A and Triple-A.

The Aces will aim to regain the series lead on Saturday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

Notable Aces:

• AJ Vukovich: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• Andy Weber: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI
• Albert Almora Jr: 2-for-5, 2 RBI
• Gavin Logan: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
• Seth Brown: 1-for-2, 1 2B, 1 RBI
• Cristian Pache: 3-for-5, 1 2B

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