(2 for 4 / Grand Slam)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 8
Fresno Grizzlies 9
LP: Wang 1-1 / 3.18
HR: Bolt (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Skye Bolt
(2 for 4 / Grand Slam)
Despite another big blast by Skye Bolt, the Aviators fell for just the fourth time this season on Sunday to run their record to 14-4. Starter Jake Buchanan gave up 5 runs over 4 frames, but center fielder Skye Bolt stepped up to the plate in the 4th inning and, for the second time this season, slugged a grand slam. Bolt’s previous blast came just last Sunday, and this one gave Las Vegas a two-run lead. But LHP Kyle Lobstein was charged with 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings of relief, and LHP Wei-Chung Wang permitted a pair of runs in 1 2/3 innings of work to suffer the loss for Las Vegas. Shortstop Jorge Mateo had a pair of hits, including an RBI double, and stole a base, while catcher Beau Taylor singled, doubled and drove in a run, and left fielder Mark Payton singled twice and scored twice for Las Vegas in the loss.
The A’s other affiliates all had the day off on Sunday.
Marcus Semien’s RBI single for the A’s on Sunday…
Monday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Fresno: 6:35pm PT
Tulsa @ Midland: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia: 6:00pm PT
Beloit @ Clinton: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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