Aces’ Offense Struggles in 8-2 Loss to Salt Lake

September 9, 2022 – Pacific Coast League (PCL) – Reno Aces News Release

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Reno Aces (73-59) were unable to come back from an early five-run deficit in an 8-2 loss to the Salt Lake Bees (62-70) Thursday night at Smith’s Ballpark.

In the first three innings, the Aces allowed five unanswered runs to the Bees for a 5-0 disadvantage.

A solo shot to left from Cole Tucker in the fifth put the Aces on the board and trimmed the deficit to 5-1.

Jose Herrera also left the yard with a solo homer to right in the seventh but Salt Lake’s lead loomed too large in an 8-2 final score.

The losing pitcher was Drey Jameson (L, 5-12) after the Ball State product allowed seven earned runs on nine hits, walked two and struck out four batters in 5.0 innings of work.

Aces Notables:

Jose Herrera: 2-for-4, HR (2), RBI, R.

Cole Tucker: 1-for-3, HR (2), RBI, R.

Jancarlos Cintron: 2-for-4, 3B and extended his hitting streak to eight games.

Mitchell Stumpo: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K’s.

The Aces continue their final road trip to Utah as they battle the Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, through Sunday, September 11th. After the Salt Lake series, the Aces will return to Greater Nevada Field for the final six-game homestand of the season against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, starting Tuesday, September 13. Tickets for the upcoming homestand and the entire 2022 season are available at RenoAces.com or Text 21003.

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