Ali Sánchez Blasts Key Homer, Aces Outlast Rainiers in 8-6 Win
Reno Aces 8, Tacoma Rainiers 6 W: Gilbert (5-3) L: Blackwood (1-2) S: Martínez (4) First pitch: 6:36 p.m. PST | Attendance: 3,505 | Time: 2:45 Greater Nevada Field- Reno, Nevada Click Here for Video Highlights Next time out: vs. Tacoma, 6/09/23 at 6:35 p.m. (PST) (RNO) RHP Slade Cecconi
Reno Aces 8, Tacoma Rainiers 6
W: Gilbert (5-3) L: Blackwood (1-2) S: Martínez (4)
First pitch: 6:36 p.m. PST | Attendance: 3,505 | Time: 2:45
Greater Nevada Field- Reno, Nevada
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Next time out: vs. Tacoma, 6/09/23 at 6:35 p.m. (PST)
(RNO) RHP Slade Cecconi (2-3, 7.30 ERA) vs. (TAC) RHP Marcus Walden (1-0, 6.91)
Reno, NV – Ali Sánchez went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run, game-tying blast in a 7-5 Reno Aces (34-26) win over the Tacoma Rainiers (29-31) Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field.
Sánchez entered the game hitting a sturdy .396 with a 1.099 OPS and three home runs at home. He continued his fabulous run at GNF tonight, recording three hits (two for extra bases) and providing a vital long ball in the sixth, his fourth of the season.
Dominic Canzone went 3-for-4 with a double, Phillip Evans delivered two hits and two RBI, and Dominic Fletcher went 2-for-5 with a run driven in. Canzone is 26 for his last 62 with seven doubles, two home runs, 14 RBI and 14 walks.
A big spot for a big shot 💯
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Ali Sanchez ties the ballgame with a 3️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ foot homerun. pic.twitter.com/m3sb9ODw8p
Blake Walston went five innings, gave up two earned runs, and struck out five. Walston owns a 2.25 ERA in six home starts and has yet to allow a homer in the friendly confines of Greater Nevada Field. Justin Martínez recorded five scoreless outs, including three strikeouts and the save. Martínez hasn’t allowed a run in 15 appearances.
The six-game series continues Friday night at 6:35 p.m. Reno’s strikeout leader, Slade Cecconi, is the probable starter.
Aces Notables:
- Ali Sánchez: 3-for-5, 2B, game-tying 2-run HR
- Dominic Canzone: 3-for-4, 2B
- Phillip Evans: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, BB
- Dominic Fletcher: 2-for-5, RBI
The Aces continue their series with the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, Friday night at 6:35 p.m. PT from Greater Nevada Field.
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