Aces Rally in Fourth, Bullpen Shuts Down Opponent in Game 2

Aces Claw Back: Reno Rallies Past Las Vegas in Nail-Biter

Reno Aces pulled off a gutsy comeback against the Las Vegas Aviators, overturning an early hole to grab a 4-2 win. This one had a bit of everything—clutch bats, a bullpen that refused to blink, and defense that held up under pressure.

Drake’s Gritty Performance Sets the Stage

Las Vegas jumped out in front early. Reno’s starter, Kohl Drake, struggled with his command and didn’t strike anyone out, but he managed to keep things from spiraling.

Drake walked four and didn’t notch a single strikeout over his four innings. Still, he gave up just two runs on five hits, keeping Reno within reach as the game settled in.

The Fourth Inning: Where the Game Turned

Everything changed in the bottom of the fourth. That’s when the Aces found their spark and strung together a three-run rally to flip the script.

The rally started with three singles in a row, suddenly loading the bases for Reno. Then came the big moments.

• Angel Ortiz ripped a double to center, clearing the bases and putting the Aces on top.
• Next up, Kristian Robinson added a sacrifice fly, padding the lead.

Robinson and Ortiz: The Offensive Powerhouses

Ortiz and Robinson were the heartbeat of Reno’s offense. Their timely hitting not only grabbed the lead but gave the pitchers some breathing room.

Robinson wasn’t done, either. In the sixth, he drove in another run with an RBI, bumping Reno’s lead to 4-2 and cranking up the pressure on Vegas.

Together, Ortiz and Robinson tallied four RBIs, underlining just how crucial they were to the lineup.

Locklear’s Streak and Stellar Bullpen

Tyler Locklear kept his hot streak alive, picking up two more hits. That pushed his multi-hit streak to seven games, tying him for the best run in the Pacific Coast League right now.

The bullpen? Just lights out. Over the last five innings, they slammed the door on the Aviators.

• They allowed only four hits.
• Piled up five strikeouts.
• Not a single walk—talk about control.

Bryce Jarvis got the win with a clean fifth inning, setting the tone for the relievers who followed. Taylor Rashi wrapped it up with a scoreless ninth, giving up just one hit and locking down the save.

Defensive Mastery and What’s Next

A huge part of the Aces’ win? Their defense just shut down the Aviators’ offense when it mattered most.

Reno’s defense held Las Vegas to a brutal 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. That stat alone really says it all about how they handled pressure.

With this win, the Reno Aces are in a good spot to push their lead in the series.

They’ll head to Las Vegas Ballpark on Thursday, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. PT. Game three could be their shot at taking control.

 
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