Aces Split Doubleheader, Win 750th Game
Albuquerque, New Mexico - The Aces and Isotopes battled twice tonight in the Duke City. Reno took game one behind a six-run outburst and Albuquerque took game two by a score of 4-2. The victory in game one had two major milestones; involving Jimmie Sherfy and lots of wins. Sherfy
Albuquerque, New Mexico - The Aces and Isotopes battled twice tonight in the Duke City. Reno took game one behind a six-run outburst and Albuquerque took game two by a score of 4-2. The victory in game one had two major milestones; involving
Reno jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning in game two. Back-to-back singles by
Top Performers - Reno
Kevin Cron (4-for-6, 2 R, HR)Domingo Leyba (3-for-4, 2 R)Jimmie Sherfy (50th Aces save)
Top Performers - Albuquerque
Brian Mundell (2-for-6, R, RBI)Sam Hilliard (1-for-6, 2 RBI)- Bullpen (5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 K)
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Notes & Information
Even Numbers are Cool: Game one of tonight's doubleheader featured some big, round numbers. The 6-3 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes was the 750th win as a franchise. Over that 10-plus year span, Reno has finished with a winning percentage above .500 seven out of 10 times. Additionally, Jimmie Sherfy picked up a three-out save in the 7th inning. The Aces all-time saves leader now has 50 career saves in a Reno uniform.
C-Walk After Dark: Former Aces infielder and 2017 Pacific Coast League MVP has spent the entirety of the 2019 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In that time, Walker has been a shining star late in the game. In the 7th inning or later,