Six-Run Second Inning Powers Aces Past Aviators, 11-3
September 25, 2022 – Pacific Coast League (PCL) – Reno Aces News Release
Las Vegas, Nev. – An early six-run barrage in the second inning proved to be the difference-maker for the Reno Aces (82-63) in an 11-3 series finale win against the Las
Vegas Aviators (70-77) Sunday afternoon in front of 8,023 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
With the victory, the Aces finish with a 22-8 record against the Aviators this season in the Silver State Diamond Challenge presented by Nevada Donor Network.
After Buddy Kennedy’s first inning solo homer gave the Aces an early 1-0 lead, Reno’s bats continued to bop with a six-run second inning capped off by a three-run shot from Blaze Alexander for a 7-0 Aces advantage.
Drew Stankiewicz cemented Reno’s 11-3 victory in the sixth with a solo dinger, his first as an Ace. The Arizona State product stayed hot at the plate with a 3-for-4 performance including a homer, three RBI and two runs scored.
The win was awarded to Miguel Aguilar (W, 3-2) after the southpaw tossed a scoreless inning in relief, allowed one hit, no walks and struck out a batter.
Aces Notables:
Blaze Alexander: 2-for-5. HR (2), 3 RBI, R.
Buddy Kennedy: 1-for-4, HR (7), RBI, R.
Cole Tucker: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R.
Dominic Miroglio: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 R.
Jeff Bain: (N/D) 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K’s.
The Aces will return home for a final three-game slate against the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, beginning Monday, September 26 at 6:05 p.m. Tickets for the final homestand of the 2022 season are available at RenoAces.com or Text 21003.
• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board…
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
