In the thin air of Reno, the ball was flying out and the Cats were sprinting across the basepaths as the River Cats dominated to a 12-7 win over the Aces.

AAA: River Cats 12, Aces 7

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Player of the Game: Luis Matos: 3-6, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 SB (1)

It was Luis Matos’ first game in Triple-A this season, and he dominated in it, hitting two home runs.  It took him 25 games to reach two home runs in 2023.  Also, he had those five RBI, all while serving as the leadoff hitter in the lineup.

Other Players to Spotlight:

  • SS Marco Luciano: 3-5, 2 2B (2), 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 SB (1) – Luciano has been picking up hits, but these two doubles are his first extra-base hits of the season.
  • 3B David Villar: 2-5, 2 R, 1 HR (1), 2 RBI, 1 SB (1) – The former PCL MVP has been hitting in the middle of the order, but this was his first home run.

Top Prospect Lines:

  • DH Heliot Ramos: 2-4, 1 R, 2 K, 1 HBP
  • CF Ismael Munguia: 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 SB (1)

Other Notable Lines:

  • LF Chase Pinder: 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B (1), 2 RBI, 1 SB (1)
  • 2B Brett Wisely: 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB (2)