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51s rally with three-run ninth inning to beat Reno, 7-5

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
July 19, 2013 - 11:39 pm
 

At Reno, pinch hitter Eric Campbell squeezed home the go-ahead run as part of a three-run ninth inning, and the 51s (51-46) rallied to win their third straight.

Matt den Dekker finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, including a run-scoring double that tied the game at 5. Ruben Tejada was 3-for-5 and also doubled in a run in the ninth.

Jordany Valdespin had three of Las Vegas’ 12 hits and added two RBIs.

The 51s took a 4-2 lead in the fourth as Valdespin had a two-run double to center, den Dekker singled in a run and Juan Centeno had a sacrifice fly.

The 51s are 8-2 against Reno (41-59) this season.

Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer for the Aces in the first inning.

WINNING/LOSING PITCHER: 51s, Jack Leathersich (2-0); Aces, Matt Wright (1-1)

NEXT: 51s (RHP Rafael Montero (1-2, 4.36 ERA) at Aces (RHP Mike Bolsinger (4-3, 3.91), 7:05 p.m. today, KBAD-AM (920)

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