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Padres Clip Aces, 6-4

August 29, 2011 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


TUCSON, Ariz.- Reno's first-ever postseason berth will have to wait at least one more day, as the Tucson Padres erased an early deficit and topped the Aces, 6-4, Sunday night at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Aces jumped ahead early, using an Evan Frey single and a Mark Hallberg double on the first two pitches of the ballgame to take a quick 1-0 lead. Reno added on in the third on a two-run triple off the bat of Ryan Langerhans to go ahead 3-0. The Padres would have an answer, though, scoring once in the third and three times in the sixth to take a lead they would not relinquish.

With a loss for first-place Reno-coupled with a victory by second-place Tacoma earlier in the day-the Aces remain one win or one Tacoma loss away from clinching at least a share of the Pacific North Division crown and a berth in the postseason. Any combination of two Aces wins or Tacoma losses will give the Aces the outright division championship.

Wes Roemer (0-1) took the loss for Reno, surrendering five runs on seven hits over six innings of work. Roemer struck out two and didn't walk a batter. Out of the Aces bullpen, Brian Stokes allowed a run on three hits in two frames.

The win went to Tucson starter Matt Buschmann (6-5), who scattered four runs on eight hits in 6.1 innings of work. After Greg Burke and Luis Perdomo each earned a hold, Brad Brach slammed the door in the ninth for his 11th save.

At the plate for Reno, Tommy Manzella led the way with three hits and a run scored. Hallberg and Langerhans each registered two RBIs for the Aces.

The Aces now head home for the final regular-season homestand of the season, beginning with a four-game set against the Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. In Monday's opener, RHP Barry Enright (8-5, 5.38 ERA) toes the slab for Reno, while Fresno will counter with LHP Geno Espineli (2-4, 7.49 ERA). First pitch from Aces Ballpark is set for 7:05 p.m. PT. A win in Monday's series opener will clinch a playoff berth for the Aces.

Tickets for all Aces games, including the 2011 Pacific Coast League playoffs, are available today at RenoAces.com, the Aces Ballpark Box Office or by phone at (775) 334-7000. Discounted group tickets are also available.

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