Cron's "Big Fly" Lifts Aces to Comeback Victory
Reno, Nevada - The Aces got a much-needed win Thursday against Albuquerque to improve their record to 3-5 on the year. The Aces stumbled out of the gate with three errors in the top of the third inning granting the Isotopes two unearned runs. However, Reno would answer back with
Reno, Nevada - The Aces got a much-needed win Thursday against Albuquerque to improve their record to 3-5 on the year. The Aces stumbled out of the gate with three errors in the top of the third inning granting the Isotopes two unearned runs. However, Reno would answer back with three runs in the bottom of the third inning thanks to back-to-back doubles by the second baseman,
In the top of the 5th, Isotopes' third baseman,
Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh, Kevin Cron stepped to the plate and reminded Reno of his power launching a three-run home run over the left-field scoreboard. The Isotopes made it interesting in the top of the ninth with a late rally but
Top Performers - Reno
Kevin Cron (2-for-4, 4 RBI, HR)Cody Decker (1-for-3, HR)Alex Young (2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 5 K)
Top Performers - Albuquerque
Noel Cuevas (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI)Brendan Rodgers (3-for-5, 2 R)- Jeff Hoffmann (4.0 IP, 4 H, 8 K)
Tomorrow's Matchup
Notes & Information
Decker Dingers: First baseman Cody Decker got one step closer to a major milestone tonight against the Albuquerque Isotopes. Decker launched the 198th home run of his career tonight, two shy of 200. Decker has 92 Triple-A homers to his name and 10 in an Aces uniform. His season-high came in 2012 with the Padres. Decker hit 25 in the Texas League with San Antonio and four in Triple-A with Tuscon.
Sherfy Extends Save Record: