PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Reno Aces 3
Las Vegas Aviators 10
WP: Cushing 1-0 / 0.00
HR: Kurtz (1)
Last year’s top draft pick for the A’s, first baseman Nick Kurtz, had a big night at the plate to help lead Las Vegas to its second straight victory over Reno on Saturday. The 22-year-old slugger homered, doubled, singled, walked, drove in 3 runs and scored 4 times for the Aviators. Shortstop Darell Hernaiz doubled twice, drew a walk, drove in 3 runs and scored twice, and Hernaiz and Kurtz have each gone 4 for 7 with 3 extra-base hits through the first two games of the season. Left fielder Esteury Ruiz singled twice, walked and scored 3 runs, while right fielder Colby Thomas singled, walked twice and drove in a run, and catcher Willie MacIver doubled, drew a walk and drove in a pair for the Aviators. RHP Mason Barnett was unusually wild in his Triple-A debut. The 24-year-old issued 6 walks and struck out 3 while allowing just 1 run through 2 2/3 innings of work before making an early exit after throwing 71 pitches. RHP Jack Cushing tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the victory for Las Vegas. RHP Gunnar Hoglund is set to make the start for the Aviators on Sunday. You can find the team’s opening day roster here – Las Vegas Aviators
🚨 NICK KURTZ. FIRST. TRIPLE-A. BOMB. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/HnaOob7273
— Las Vegas Aviators (@AviatorsLV) March 30, 2025
Sunday’s Games:
Reno @ Las Vegas: 12:05pm PT
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