PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Reno Aces 4
Las Vegas Aviators 2
LP: Brooks 0-1 / 4.15
Leadoff hitter Max Schuemann provided a spark at the top of the Las Vegas lineup, but the Aviators dropped their season opener to Reno on Friday night. Schuemann singled, walked, stolen a base, drove in a run and scored a run while batting in the leadoff spot, but the Las Vegas lineup mustered just two other hits on the night. Third baseman Brett Harris singled and scored the team’s only other run, while shortstop Max Muncy, making his Triple-A Debut, singled but was left stranded. Opening night starter Aaron Brooks gave up 2 runs over 4 1/3 frames to take the loss, while LHP Jack O’Loughlin allowed 1 run in 2 innings of work, and RHP Vinny Nittoli gave up 1 run in 1 inning of relief for the Aviators. RHP Joey Estes is set to make the start for Las Vegas on Saturday. You can find the team’s opening day roster here…
Saturday’s Games:
Reno @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
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