2 grand slams lift Reno Aces past Aviators

Las Vegas Review-Journal

3 years ago

Las Vegas Aviators infielder Frank Schwindel (33) puts the tag on Sacramento River Cats infield ... — Las Vegas Aviators infielder Frank Schwindel (33) puts the tag on Sacramento River Cats infielder Jason Krizan (2) in the top of the second inning during a Triple-A baseball game at Las Vegas Ballpark on Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto

RENO – Renae Martinez and Jamie Ritchie both hit grand slams Tuesday, sparking the Reno Aces’ 18-4 victory over the Aviators on Tuesday at Greater Nevada Field.

The loss evened the Aviators record (6-6) as they take Wednesday off before starting a six-game series against the Salt Lake Bees at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Martinez hit his grand slam in the fifth, breaking a 2-2 tie in the eight-run inning. Ritchie, whose homer came in the eighth, went 3-for-4 with five RBIs.

The Aces (9-3) finished with three home runs on 17 hits. They also were led by Juniel Querecuto, who went 3-for-5 with two RBIs.

The Aviators were led by Frank Schwindel, Austin Allen and Carlos Perez, who all hit solo homers and went 1-for-4.

Aviators starter Parker Dunshee (0-2) took the loss, allowing five earned runs, three hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings. Aces reliever Alex Powers (2-0) earned the victory with 1 1/3 hitless innings.