Reno’s first baseman one of six participants in Tacoma Reno first baseman Christian Walker will compete in Monday's Triple-A Home Run Derby in Tacoma, the team announced Wednesday. Walker, 26, was one of four Aces selected to play in the All-Star game next Wednesday, joining second baseman Ildemaro Vargas, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia, and relief pitcher Jimmy … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Houston, this is not a problem, Pacquiao-Horn debacle
The argument whether Cam Oliver should have stayed at Nevada for his junior season, or declared for the NBA Draft, is now null and void. Oliver declared. He did not get drafted. He signed with Houston as a free agent. Last week, I pointed out the numerous positives for Oliver in Houston. The roster is flexible. The forward position is relatively weak. The style of play is … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/26 – 7/2)
Fresno shaves three games off Reno’s division lead Last week’s Aces Report started with a splash of reality and positivity. It was reflective of Reno’s start to the season. Reno was just coming off a series victory over second-place Tacoma and sat a season-high 20 games over .500 with a nine-game lead in the Pacific Northern Division. A key injury will stagnate the … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/19 – 6/25)
Surging Aces push lead to nine games At some point, the Aces will slow down. A key injury will stagnate the steamroll, the dog days of summer will take their toll, the bats will cool off, and/or a relied-upon player will earn a permanent promotion. Something will happen. The 144-game season is too long for everything to go smoothly for the duration. But it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/12—6/18)
Reno continues to separate from Tacoma The Pacific Coast League season has two and-a-half months remaining and the Aces are already trying to run away with the Pacific Northern Division. Reno outscored Las Vegas 15-3 in the first two games of the current homestand to open up a seven-game lead over Tacoma, their largest advantage of the season. Since taking over first … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/5 – 6/11)
Aces win five of first seven on 11-game road trip Reno took three of four at Tacoma then two of three at Sacramento to start its season-long 11-game road trip. With the five road victories, the Aces have opened up a four-game lead over the Rainiers atop the Pacific Northern Division and own the best record in the Pacific Coast League. Reno melts away the road trip with … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/29 – 6/4)
Aces own two-game lead atop division as they hit road for longest trip of season Ketel Marte has four home runs in 231 at bats this year. Three of those have come in the last four games, the final of which lifted Reno to a 4-1 win over Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. The win finished up a 5-3 homestand and now the Aces hit the road for the longest … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/22 – 5/28)
Amid third four-game winning streak of season, Aces own PCL's best record For the third time this season, Reno is riding a four-game winning streak. The final three quarters of the latest burst have all come by a single run and catapulted the Aces to first place all alone atop the Pacific Northern Division, one game ahead of Tacoma. Reno now owns the best record in the … [Read more...]