Aces on Wrong Side of Offensive Explosion
Reno, NV. - Fans at Greater Nevada Field Monday night saw plenty of offense in the Aces four-plus hour game against the Salt Lake Bees. Both teams combined for 24 runs on 28 hits. Salt Lake walked away with their 14th victory of the season, defeating Reno by a score
Reno, NV. - Fans at Greater Nevada Field Monday night saw plenty of offense in the Aces four-plus hour game against the Salt Lake Bees. Both teams combined for 24 runs on 28 hits. Salt Lake walked away with their 14th victory of the season, defeating Reno by a score of 15 to 9.
Salt Lake got to Vernia early and often. Vernia allowed four runs in the first, three in the second and one in the third before turning things over to the bullpen. Reno picked up three runs in the bottom of the second off Bees' starter
Top Performers - Reno
Abraham Almonte (2-for-5, 2B)Ildemaro Vargas (3-for-4, 2B)Andrew Aplin (2-for-4, 3 RBI, HR)
Top Performers - Salt Lake
Jose Rojas (3-for-5, 3 R, 5 RBI)Dustin Garneau (2-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI)Jarrett Parker (2-for-5, R)
Tomorrow's Matchup
Notes & Information
In the Bigs: The Arizona Diamondbacks collected 10+ hits for the 21st time this season. Their 21 10+ hit performances are the most in the National League. 2017 Pacific Coast League MVP
One to Tie, Two to Win: Ildemaro Vargas is knocking on the door of history. With three hits tonight, the middle infielder has 398 career hits with Triple-A Reno. He is one shy of the record of 399 (Cole Gillespie) and will become the first player in franchise history with 400 or more with a two-plus hit performance tomorrow.