.500 week leaves Aces two back of Rainiers The Aces held their ground last week, splitting six games. A six-run run rally on Saturday prevented Reno from dropping three of four to New Orleans, which has been one of the worst road teams in the Pacific Coast League through the first six weeks of the season. By halving the four games at Greater Nevada Field, the Baby Cakes … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/1 – 5/7)
Wins continue to pile up for Aces Reno scored five times in the top of the eighth on Sunday in Sacramento to continue their early winning ways with a 6-5 victory. It was the Arizona Triple-A affiliate’s second win of the season when trailing through seven innings, compared with 10 defeats. The Aces have won five of seven to start May and 15 of their last 21. However, the … [Read more...]
Reno pours it on in Phoenix for first win in franchise history
Kelly hat trick, first defensive shutout lift Reno in Phoenix Saturday night was a historic one for Reno 1868 FC. Reno’s newest professional franchise didn’t just win its first match in franchise history, it did so in dominant fashion, routing Phoenix Rising FC, 4-0, on the road on the strength of a Dane Kelly hat trick. With the victory, Reno (1-3-2) jumped three … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (4/24 – 4/30)
Aces clinch another series, sit one back of PCL-leading Tacoma Ildemaro Vargas’ bases-loaded walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field not only secured a wild 11-10 comeback win over Fresno, but locked Reno into another winning week. The Aces won four of six games and have now claimed three of the last five series with a … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (4/17-23)
With offense clicking, Aces win five of seven Pitching against the Aces isn’t a lot of fun right now. Reno leads the Pacific Coast League in RBIs (96) and total bases (287), is second in team batting average (.296) as well as hits (197) and runs (98), and is third in home runs (20). Three Aces sit in the top ten in batting average: Ketel Marte (.419, second), Oswaldo … [Read more...]
Late goal costs Reno first win
Colorado Springs scores off corner kick in stoppage team to salvage 2-2 draw, keep Reno winless The first win of a season can be illusive, let alone the first victory in franchise history. After losing three of the first four matches this spring (with one draw), Reno 1868 FC held a 2-1 lead over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the waning minutes on Saturday night in … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reed/Spanish Springs baseball squads sweep contenders, Nevada baseball back on track?, Reno 1868 FC showing expansion colors
After falling at home to Galena, 14-4, in five innings on April 6, Spanish Springs first-year coach Matt Ortiz said he didn’t know where his team stood. He felt okay about his squad’s place following a narrow 7-4 loss at Galena three days prior, but the lack of competitiveness displayed gave him reason for concern. Instead of meeting down the left-field line and talking … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (4/10- 4/16)
Eight-game road trip awaits Aces Reno split its first six home games of the season and starts its second road trip of the season Tuesday night. The Aces will play four at Albuquerque (the Isotopes and Aces split four games last week) before playing four at El Paso (the Chihuahuas and Aces split their first two games over the weekend). Reno doesn’t come back to Greater … [Read more...]