Not even Mother Nature could slow down Reno Aces shortstop Ildemaro Vargas. Entering Saturday’s contest in Las Vegas, Vargas had hit safely in 34 consecutive games, the fifth longest mark in Pacific Coast League history. The Venezuela born star extended that streak to 35 games with a single on a hot Saturday evening before a freak dust storm overtook Cashman Field in the … [Read more...]
Aces Begin Second Half with Four-Game Sweep
The Reno Aces came soaring out of the All-Star break and swept its four-game series at El Paso to give the team a winning streak of six games. Reno took the first matchup 8-2 on Thursday before winning twice on Saturday, 7-3 and 4-1, after Friday’s game was rained out. They capped off the sweep on Sunday with a 4-1 win before returning home for a seven game home … [Read more...]
Aces Remain in Third Place Despite Rocky Stretch
The Reno Aces had a rough go of it last week and finished with a 2-5 record during the span of June 17-24. Reno won its first contest with Omaha at home on Sunday 8-6 before falling 6-4 and 9-2 the next two days. The Aces returned home Monday evening after losing three out of four in Las Vegas. The lone win came in Anthony Vasquez’ start on Friday night. Over their four-game … [Read more...]
Aces Climb into Tie for Third After Strong Week
Reno Aces outfielder Socrates Brito has been named the Pacific Coast League’s Player of the Week for the period of June 11-June 17, the League office announced Monday. Brito, 25, went 15-for-25 (.600) over the seven day stretch with 11 RBIs, 10 runs scored and four home runs. He has hit safely in every game this week and entered Monday’s contest with a six-game hitting … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (9/5 – 9/8)
Aces swept by Chihuahuas in Pacific Conference Championship Reno’s first appearance in the Pacific Coast League Playoffs since 2014 was brief. The bats went silent in the first two games of the best-of-five series against El Paso, scoring three total runs, then couldn’t hang on Friday night in Texas, 7-6. Reno was 7-5 against El Paso, the reigning Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/28 – 9/3)
Aces clinch Pacific Northern title, open postseason Wednesday night at Greater Nevada Field against El Paso Reno is going back to the postseason. The Aces wrapped up their final eight-game road trip of the season on Friday with a 3-0 loss at Albuquerque, but popped champagne in the locker room anyway thanks to Fresno’s loss at El Paso. It is Reno’s fourth division … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/21 – 8/27)
Aces accelerating down the stretch, closing in on first postseason appearance since 2014 It’s on to Albuquerque. Reno wrapped up a four-game road sweep of Las Vegas on Sunday and now has eight straight against Albuquerque to close the regular season. Four on the road and the final four at Greater Nevada Field starting Friday night. The Aces are a season-high 20 games … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/14 – 8/20)
Aces push two games ahead of Grizzlies with just 14 regular-season games remaining The Aces did something on Sunday afternoon they haven’t done much of this year: Win after trailing through seven innings. Reno was staring at a 7-5 deficit going to the eighth inning against Fresno at Greater Nevada Field then scored six times to steal an 11-8 victory. Arizona’s Triple-A … [Read more...]