Thomas Tallies Five Hits in Reno’s 11-1 Rout of Tacoma in Regular-Season Finale

* Reno Aces 11, Tacoma Rainiers 1*

W: Martinez (1-0) L: Sheffield (6-8) S: None.

First pitch: 12:08 p.m. PST | Attendance: 3,404 | Time: 2:38

Reno, Nevada– Greater Nevada Field

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Next time out: vs. El Paso, 9/30/22

(RNO) RHP Brandon Pfaadt (5-1, 2.63 ERA) vs. (ELP) LHP Jay Groome (3-2, 3.16 ERA)

Reno, Nev. – Alek Thomas’ perfect 5-for-5 day set the tone for the Reno Aces’ (85-63) offense in an 11-1 triumph over the Tacoma Rainiers (72-78) to close out the 2022 regular season Wednesday afternoon in front of 3,404 attendees at Greater Nevada Field.

Thomas was an extremely tough out against Tacoma and recorded his first five-hit game at the Triple-A level (5-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB). The special day included a run-scoring double to center field in the fourth that gave Reno a 3-0 advantage.

Alek Thomas is unstoppable 😤

He is 7️⃣-for-1️⃣2️⃣ with 3️⃣ doubles and 3️⃣ RBI in his last 3️⃣ games. pic.twitter.com/iGHc5NZL4u

— Reno Aces (@Aces) September 28, 2022

Leading 4-0 in the seventh, Reno’s bats produced seven more runs, highlighted by a two-run single from Thomas to cement the 11-1 triumph.

On a true bullpen day, the Aces’ relief corps, featuring seven pitchers, was lockdown with a combined nine innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits, five walks and fanning 15 Rainers batters.

The win was awarded to Justin Martinez after the right-hander tossed a scoreless fifth, yielded one hit, two walks and registered three strikeouts.

The Aces established a new franchise record in stolen bases with 156 on the season, following a four stolen-base day. The 2012 Triple-A National Championship winning squad held the record with 155 steals.

Aces Notables:

• Dominic Fletcher: 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI.
• Buddy Kennedy: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, BB.
• Jancarlos Cintron: 2-for-5, RBI, R and extended hitting streak to six games.
• Caleb Baragar: (N/D) 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K’s.

Reno’s season continues as they head to the postseason for the first time since 2017. The Aces will head to Las Vegas to take on the El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in the Pacific Coast League Championship Friday, September 30, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Follow all of the Reno Aces’ post-season action at RenoAces.com.

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