Aces Fall Short in 5-3 Loss to Aviators

Reno Aces 3, Las Vegas Aviators 5

W: Koenig (4-2) L: Jameson (0-2) S: Selman (3)

First pitch: 6:35 p.m. | Attendance: 3,608 | Time: 2:35

Reno, Nev. – Greater Nevada Field

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Next time out: vs. Las Vegas, 5/20/22

(RNO) RHP Dan Straily (1-2, 4.35 ERA) vs. (LV) RHP Adam Oller (1-0, 2.25 ERA)

RENO, Nev. –The Reno Aces (20-19) bats fell silent in the final four innings resulting in a 5-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators (21-18) Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field.

In his Aces debut, Dominic Fletcher made an immediate impact and recorded his first Triple-A hit with an RBI single to center in the fourth inning and cut Las Vegas’ deficit in half to 2-1.

Reno tied the game in the fifth inning when Buddy Kennedy lined an RBI single to center for a 2-2 score. Two at-bats later, Seth Beer sprayed an RBI single through the left side for the 3-2 lead over Las Vegas. After the two-run fifth, the Aces could not bring home any runs against Las Vegas.

Drey Jameson (0-2) was hooked with the loss after he threw an Aces season-high 5.2 innings of four-run ball on eight hits and struck out four batters.

Kennedy (2-for-5, 3B, RBI, R) and Beer (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R) recorded multi-hit performances for the Aces Thursday night.

After his 1-for-4 night, Stone Garrett extended his hitting streak to six games.

Out of the bullpen, the relief tandem of Miguel Aguilar and Mitchell Stumpo combined for 2.1 shutout innings and didn’t allow a hit.

Aces Notables:

• Buddy Kennedy: 2-for-5, 3B RBI, R.

• Seth Beer: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R.

• Dominic Fletcher: 1-for-4, RBI.

• Dominic Canzone: 1-for-4, 2B, R, BB, and extended his hitting streak to four games.

• Stone Garrett: 1-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to six games.

• Miguel Aguilar: 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H.

The Reno Aces continue their six-game homestand at Greater Nevada Field against the Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, through Sunday, May 22nd. Tickets for the entire 2022 season are available at RenoAces.com or Text 21003.

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