Aces Release7/20/2012
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Reno led in the ninth inning Friday night, but Las Vegas tied the game in the home half of the frame and won it in the 10th, walking-off with a 4-3 victory over the Aces in the series opener at Cashman Field.
With the game knotted at 2-2 through eight, Mike Jacobs hit a two-out single that chased home the go-ahead run in the ninth. In the bottom of the frame, though, Moises Sierra hit the first pitch he saw over the wall in left-center to even the score again at 3-3.
After Reno stranded the go-ahead run at third in the top of the 10th, Ricardo Nanita hit a two-out, bases-loaded, walk-off single in the home half that vaulted the 51s to the series opening victory.
Aces starter Barry Enright worked 6.2 innings, allowing just a pair of solo home runs with three walks and a strikeout. Matt Gorgen (0-1) took the loss, surrendering the game-winning run in the 10th.
The win went to Las Vegas reliever Jerry Gil (6-1), who worked 1.1 scoreless innings.
At the plate for Reno, A.J. Pollock singled, doubled and drew a base on balls. Ryan Budde walked three times, scored and stole a base. Reno stole six bags on the evening.
The series continues Saturday night at Cashman Field. LHP Patrick Corbin (3-2, 3.57 ERA) gets the nod for Reno, while LHP Nate Robertson (0-2, 8.59 ERA) counters for Las Vegas. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. PT, and the action can be heard live on Fox Sports 630 AM or by visiting RenoAces.com.
