Reno Sweeps Sacramento, Continues Franchise-Best, 11-Game Win Streak

RENO, Nev. – The Reno Aces (11-1, 46-41) secured their first six-game series sweep of the season against the Sacramento River Cats (3-8, 47-40) this past week in a split-series held at Sutter Health Park and Greater Nevada Field.

Yilber Diaz began the sweep after tying a franchise record 13 strikeouts in Monday's 7-0 shut-out win. The exciting prospect was lights out, tossing six no-hit innings with two walks en route to his first win as a Reno Ace. Adrian Del Castillo, Andres Chaparro, Deyvison De Los Santos, and Pavin Smith smashed four-baggers to cover Reno's offensive production.

Chaparro stayed hot after a home run in the opener with a five-hit performance in Tuesday's 10-7 victory. The power hitter plated three runs and collected two doubles in the win. Smith capped off a 10-run night for Reno with his sixth big fly of the year. At this point, Reno had extended their winning streak to seven games.

A sparkling performance by Logan Allen, who tossed six shut-out frames with just one hit, one walk, and a season-high six strikeouts, highlighted Wednesday's 7-1 victory. River Cats starter Blake Snell put the offensive to sleep through the first five innings. However, when Cley Helvey came in to replace Snell, Reno awoke for seven runs behind a handful of two RBI knocks from De Los Santos, Tristin English, and Bryson Brigman. The win gave the BLC-Nine their eighth straight win and tied a franchise record in consecutive victories.

Reno returned to Greater Nevada Field on Thursday to host Patriotic Weekend and finish the series vs. Sacramento. Thursday's Independence Day walk-off victory was one to remember. Chaparro ended the back-and-forth battle ended the back-and-forth battle, who capped off a five-RBI night with a clutch single to score Albert Almora and give the Aces their ninth straight win, a new franchise record.

The following night, Chaparro was relied upon again in a similar situation, tied game in the bottom of the ninth with runners in scoring position. The 25-year-old would come through on back-to-back nights, walking off the River Cats with an RBI single in a 4-3 win. He also tallied four hits, including an RBI double to put the Aces on the board. Tommy Henry recorded a quality start, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with four punchouts.

Saturday's series finale concluded a remarkable Patriotic Weekend with the Ace's third straight walk-off win after Bryson Brigman scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning. However, the big hit came from none other than Andres Chaparro. Down 5-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Venezuelan smashed a three-run blast to put the BLC-Nine on top before the River Cats tied it in the ninth.

Chaparro's performance in this series was unforgettable; he went 15-for-24 (.625) with six extra-base hits, three home runs, and 15 RBI. He raised his average from .306 to .328 over the six-game stretch, good for third in the Pacific Coast League.

After a disappointing first half, the Aces bullpen completely flipped their season around since we reached the halfway point, holding the River Cats to a 3.25 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 10 walks across 27 2/3 innings.

The Aces will carry an 11-game winning streak into a six-game series against the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The series will begin on Tuesday, July 9, at Greater Nevada Field at 12:05 p.m.

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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