PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Salt Lake Bees 1
Las Vegas Aviators 12
WP: Morris 1-0 / 1.59
HR: Thomas (1)
RHP Kade Morris turned in a strong start and catcher Brian Serven led the Las Vegas lineup as the Aviators cruised to a big opening-night victory over the Bees on Friday. The 23-year-old Morris allowed just 1 run, on a solo shot in the 3rd inning, while notching 5 strikeouts through 5 2/3 frames to earn the victory for Las Vegas. The righty was in command, throwing 80 pitches, 54 of them for strikes. LHP Brady Basso threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief and RHPs Tyler Ferguson and Wander Suero each tossed a scoreless frame to close out the win. Meanwhile, Serven, who signed a minor league deal in the offseason, led the offensive attack, going 3 for 3 with a double, drawing a walk, driving in a pair and scoring 4 runs. Right fielder Colby Thomas clubbed a three-run homer, while third baseman Brett Harris singled twice, was hit by a pair of pitches and drove in a pair, and shortstop Drew Swift singled, tripled and scored a pair. Designated hitter Henry Bolte tripled in a run and drew a walk, and Zack Gelof, making the start in left field, singled, walked twice and drove in a run for the Aviators. RHP Joey Estes is set to make the start for Las Vegas on Saturday.
Saturday’s Game:
Salt Lake @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
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