PHOTO REEL: Las Vegas Aviators vs Sacramento River Cats – MiLB Series 24 - Game 2 - 2026

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Sacramento River Cats, 6-2, in game three of a six-game series Friday night before a crowd of 7,074 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory improved Las Vegas to 80-59 overall and 36-30 in the second half, marking the eighth 80-win season in franchise history. Sacramento fell to 77-61 overall and 35-31 in the second half.

Aviators right-hander Kade Morris earned the win after a strong outing on the mound. Morris worked 6.1 innings, allowing 7 hits and 2 runs while walking 1 and striking out 3 on 80 pitches (58 strikes). River Cats right-hander Trystan Vrieling absorbed the loss, surrendering 10 hits and 4 runs over 5.0 innings, walking 2 and striking out 9 on 92 pitches (65 strikes).

Three Aviators recorded multi-hit games offensively. Second baseman Davis Diaz led the way, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run. Sacramento first baseman Charlie Szykowny provided the offensive highlight for the visitors, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Designated hitter Shea Langeliers, on a Major League rehab assignment, went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored, while left fielder Cole Conn went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored. Las Vegas leads the series 2-1, with game four scheduled for Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Sacramento River Cats, 6-2, in game three of their six-game series Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 7,074. The victory improved Las Vegas to 80-59 overall and 36-30 in the second half, marking the eighth 80-win season in franchise history. Sacramento fell to 77-61 overall and 35-31 in the second half.

Aviators right-hander Kade Morris earned the victory, tossing 6.1 innings and allowing 7 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and 3 strikeouts on 80 pitches (58 strikes). River Cats right-hander Trystan Vrieling suffered the loss after surrendering 10 hits, 4 runs and 2 walks while striking out 9 over 5.0 innings on 92 pitches (65 strikes).

Las Vegas got multi-hit efforts from three players, led by second baseman Davis Diaz, who went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run. Designated hitter Shea Langeliers (MLB rehab) was 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored, and left fielder Cole Conn went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored. Sacramento first baseman Charlie Szykowny led the River Cats offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Las Vegas leads the series 2-1, with game four set for Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Sacramento River Cats, 1-0, in game two of a six-game series Saturday before a crowd of 5,075 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory improved Las Vegas to 79-59 overall and 35-30 in the second half, while Sacramento fell to 77-60 overall and 35-30 in the second half. The win marked just the second 1-0 game in Las Vegas Ballpark history, the first since Las Vegas defeated Albuquerque by the same score in 10 innings on May 23, 2019.

Left-hander Ryan Magdic was dominant in a no-decision, spinning 6.0 shutout innings for the Aviators, allowing 5 hits, issuing no walks, and striking out 4 on 79 pitches (51 strikes). Sacramento left-hander Seth Lonsway matched him nearly pitch for pitch, also tossing 6.0 shutout frames in a no-decision, surrendering 3 hits, walking 3, and striking out 3 on 90 pitches (47 strikes). Ben Bowden earned the win in relief, while Eric Cerantola was tagged with the loss. The shutout was the sixth of the season for Las Vegas.

Catcher Bryan Lavastida delivered the decisive blow, belting a walk-off solo home run — with one out — into the pool in right-center field to finish 1-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Center fielder Brayan Buelvas led the Aviators with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. For Sacramento, left fielder Will Brennan went 1-for-4 with a triple. The series is now tied 1-1, with game three scheduled for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Sacramento River Cats defeated the Las Vegas Aviators (Reyes de Plata), 11-1, in the opener of the final regular season six-game homestand Tuesday night before a crowd of 5,676 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory moved the River Cats to 77-59 overall and 35-29 in the second half, while the Aviators dropped to 78-59 overall and 34-30 in the second half.

Aviators starting pitcher right-hander Jamie Arnold exited the game after facing just three batters in the first inning, posting a line of 0.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, and 1 BB after he was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of River Cats left fielder Bo Davidson. Arnold was transported to the hospital by the team’s medical staff, with the Athletics communications department stating an update would be provided when available. River Cats left-hander Joe Whitman earned the victory, spinning 7.0 shutout innings on 91 pitches (63 strikes), allowing 5 hits, walking 1, and striking out 5.

River Cats right fielder Will Brennan led all hitters, going 3-for-5 with three home runs and 5 RBI. Left fielder Bo Davidson went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, and three runs scored, while center fielder Scott Bandura contributed a 3-for-5 line with a double, a home run, a sacrifice fly, 2 RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Shortstop Aeverson Arteaga also went 3-for-5 with an RBI. For Las Vegas, center fielder Brayan Beulevas went 2-for-4, and left fielder Johnathan Rodriguez accounted for the Aviators‘ lone run with a solo home run in the eighth inning, finishing 1-for-4. Game two of the series is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.