Blaze Alexander’s Grand Performance Drives Aces to Blowout Win

Reno Aces 14, Albuquerque Isotopes 3

W: Pilkington (2-2) L: Blach (3-1) S: None

First pitch: 6:38 p.m. PST | Attendance: 7,484 | Time: 2:38

Greater Nevada Field- Reno, Nevada

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Next time out: vs. Albuquerque, 6/24/23 at 6:35 p.m. (PST)

(RNO) RHP Brandon Pfaadt (4-1, 3.89 ERA) vs. (ABQ) RHP Luis Cessa (0-1, 8.31 ERA)

Reno, NV – Blaze Alexander drove in six on a grand slam and a two-run double in a 14-3 Reno Aces (42-31) win over the Albuquerque Isotopes (27-46) Friday night at Greater Nevada Field.

Alexander’s cosmic swing highlighted a seven run first inning for the Aces. Reno didn’t make an out until the eighth batter of the frame, a run consisting of four singles, a walk, an error, and the Alexander grand slam. In front of the largest crowd of the season, Reno’s offense delivered right out of the gate.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒔 😤

Blaze Alexander launches a 4️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ foot grand slam. pic.twitter.com/THu1l9dgL5

— Reno Aces (@Aces) June 24, 2023

Dominic Canzone drove in four more runs on two hits, including a two-run double in the second. Buddy Kennedy went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk while Phillip Evans singled in two and walked twice in the win. P.J. Higgins had multiple hits for his third straight game, going 2-for-4 with two driven in and a walk.

Konnor Pilkington was in control throughout his start, firing five innings of two-run ball with five strikeouts. The only blemish for Pilkington came on a two-run homer from Michael Toglia. The lefty had his fastball working and stayed ahead of the Isotopes, working his way to his second win since joining the Aces.

The Aces have won five straight games and clinched the six-game set. The Aces and Isotopes continue their series Saturday night at 6:35 p.m PT.

Aces Notables:

• Blaze Alexander: 3-for-4, 2B, HR, BB, 6 RBI
• Buddy Kennedy: 3-for-4, 2B, BB
• J. Higgins: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, BB
• Phillip Evans: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB
• Dominic Canzone: 2-for-4, 2B, 4 RBI
• Konnor Pilkington: 5.0 IP, 2 R/ER, 5 K

The Aces continue their six-game series with the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, Saturday evening at 6:35 p.m. PT at Greater Nevada Field.

Single Game tickets are on sale at RenoAces.com, the Greater Nevada Field Ticket Office, or by texting “TIXX” to 21003. Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com, texting “MEMBER” to 21003, or calling (775) 334-7000.

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