Mena Dazzles, Aces Fall in Extra-Innings to Space Cowboys

Reno Aces (21-21) 0, Sugar Land Space Cowboys (24-18) 1

W: N. Hernandez (1-1) L: J. Rice (2-1)

First pitch: 5:08 p.m. PST | Attendance: 2,082 | Time: 2:44 (:20 delay)

Sugar Land, Texas – Constellation Field

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Next time out: @ Sugar Land, 5/16/25 at 5:05 p.m. PST

(RNO) LHP Tommy Henry (0-4, 8.92 ERA) vs (SUG) RHP Aaron Brown (0-5, 10.87 ERA)

SUGAR LAND, Tex – The Reno Aces (21-21) dropped their second straight extra-inning heartbreaker to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (24-18), the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, falling 1-0 on Thursday night at Constellation Field.

Despite the loss, Cristian Mena delivered a stellar performance on the mound, striking out seven over 5 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and one walk. The talented right-hander has arguably been Reno’s best starter this season, posting a 4.89 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 13 walks across 35 innings.

Clap it up for Cristian Mena 👏 pic.twitter.com/41i1QTj6rb

— Reno Aces (@Aces) May 16, 2025

Jorge Barrosa recorded Reno’s only hits of the night — a double in the first inning and a line-drive single in the ninth. The switch-hitting outfielder has been a steady contributor this season, slashing .266/.335/.417 with 12 doubles, three home runs, and 20 RBI.

Reno will look to snap a four-game skid in Friday’s matchup against Sugar Land, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05 p.m. PST.

Notable Aces:

Cristian Mena: 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Jorge Barrosa: 2-for-3 1 2B, 1 BB

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