(1 for 3 / Home Run /
3 RBIs / Walk)
GAME #1
Las Vegas Aviators 9
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP: B.Bracewell
HR: A.Rivas, S.Bolt
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Alfonso Rivas
(1 for 3 / Home Run / 3 RBIs / Walk)
First baseman Alfonso Rivas led Las Vegas to a big win in the first game of its best-of-five playoff series on Wednesday. Last year’s 4th-round draft pick for the A’s, who spent most of this season with Stockton, slugged a three-run homer in the Aviators’ five-run 3rd inning to give Las Vegas a five-run lead that would prove to be insurmountable. Rivas has been riding a late-season surge, and in eight regular season games after he joined Las Vegas, the 22-year-old went 13 for 32 with 4 extra-base hits for the Aviators. Right fielder Skye Bolt slugged a solo shot in the 4th inning on Wednesday, while third baseman Eric Campbell had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair, and left fielder Mark Payton singled, doubled, drove in a run and scored twice for Las Vegas. Starter Daniel Mengden, who recently returned from the injured list, allowed 2 runs and struck out 6 over 4 1/3 frames, throwing 80 pitches in the process, while RHP Ben Bracewell struck out 5 in 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the victory for Vegas. Meanwhile, RHP Parker Dunshee is scheduled to make the start for Las Vegas on Thursday.
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TEXAS LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Double-A)
GAME #1
Midland RockHounds 8
Amarillo Sod Poodles 3
WP: M.Milburn
HR: T.Motter, N.Mondou
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Matt Milburn
(7 IP / 11 H / 3 ER / 0 BB / 6 K / Win)
RHP Matt Milburn turned in a solid start to help the RockHounds register the win in the first game of their best-of-five playoff series on Wednesday. The 26-year-old threw 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 6 to record the victory for the RockHounds. RHP Seth Martinez pitched 2 perfect innings in a non-save situation to close out the win on Wednesday. Third baseman Taylor Motter homered in the 3rd inning, walked twice and drove in 3 runs, while second baseman Nate Mondou hit a two-run homer in the top of the 4th, drew 3 walks and scored twice, and right fielder Greg Deichmann singled, doubled, drove in a run and stole a base for the RockHounds.
Thursday’s Playoff Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento (Playoff Game #2): 6:35pm PT
Midland @ Amarillo (Playoff Game #2): 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
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