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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys – Series 22

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Las Vegas Aviators (75-55)  |  Sugar Land Space Cowboys (66-60)

Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 6

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 6

AVIATORS COME UP SHORT

W: BRANDON MCPHERSON (3-2, 5.64 ERA) | L: WANDER SUERO (5-4, 7.40 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Zach Dezenzo – 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 runs scored

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 11-6, in the finale of a six-game homestand before a sellout “Kids Night Out” crowd of 10,640 at Las Vegas Ballpark — the sixth sellout of the season and the 110th all-time at the ballpark. The Space Cowboys, trailing 4-0 after the first inning, rallied to score 11 unanswered runs, capped by a seven-run ninth inning that broke a 4-4 tie and put the game out of reach. With the loss, Las Vegas fell to 75-55 overall and 31-26 in the second half, while finishing the homestand 4-2.

Aviators left-hander Dallas Keuchel took the no-decision after pitching 6.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs while walking two and striking out four on 92 pitches. Space Cowboys right-hander Bryce Mayer also did not factor into the decision, working five innings and surrendering six hits and four runs with one walk and 10 strikeouts on 89 pitches. Right-hander Brandon McPherson earned the win, while Wander Suero was tagged with the loss.

Space Cowboys third baseman Zach Dezenzo paced all hitters, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored. Right fielder Zach Cole was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored, and shortstop Pascanel Ferreras went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored. For Las Vegas, right fielder Jared Dickey went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored, while left fielder Colby Halter was 2-for-4 with an RBI and designated hitter Denzel Clarke hit a leadoff home run in his MLB rehab assignment. The Aviators hold the best overall record in the Pacific Coast League at 75-55 and will open a six-game road series against the El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, on Tuesday, September 1.

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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 5

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 5

AVIATORS FALL; SERIES STILL ON

W: ALIMBER SANTA (5-5, 4.19 ERA) | L: MASON BARNETT (3-2, 4.97 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Trenton Brooks – 2-for-3, 1 double, 1 walk, 2 RBI

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 5-1, in game five of a six-game series on Saturday night before a crowd of 6,369 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The loss dropped Las Vegas to 75-54 overall — still the best record in the Pacific Coast League — and 31-25 in the second half, while Sugar Land improved to 67-63 overall and 35-21 in the second half, holding first place in their division.

Right-hander Mason Barnett suffered the loss after working 5.0 innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 runs while walking 4 and striking out 1 on 98 pitches. Sugar Land right-hander Alimber Santa earned the win, while Jackson Nezuh pitched 1.1 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering 2 hits and 1 run, walking 4 and striking out 3 on 57 pitches.

Space Cowboys designated hitter Trenton Brooks paced all hitters, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and 2 RBI, while shortstop Pascanel Ferreras added a 2-for-4 line with a walk and an RBI. For Las Vegas, left fielder Cole Conn went 1-for-5 with a double and 1 RBI, and first baseman Joey Meneses was 1-for-3 with a walk. The Aviators also reached 402,285 in home attendance through 68 dates at Las Vegas Ballpark, surpassing 400,000 for the seventh consecutive season. Las Vegas leads the six-game series 4-1, with the finale set for Sunday at 6:05 p.m.

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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 4

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 4

AVIATORS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS

W: JARED JOHNSON (1-1, 1.80 ERA) | L: JASON ALEXANDER (3-5, 4.92 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Luke Mann – 4-for-5, 1 double, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 runs scored

The Las Vegas Aviators rolled past the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 11-3, in game four of a six-game series Wednesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 6,279. The win extended the Aviators‘ winning streak to five straight games and pushed their record to 75-53 (.586), the best mark in the Pacific Coast League, while improving to 31-24 in the second half.

Right-hander Joey Estes started for Las Vegas but did not factor in the decision, exiting after 2.2 innings in which he allowed 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk and struck out 3 on 63 pitches. Right-hander Jared Johnson earned the win in relief. Sugar Land right-hander Jason Alexander took the loss, surrendering 8 hits and 7 runs — 6 earned — over 4.2 innings, walking 2 and striking out 2 on 93 pitches.

Third baseman Luke Mann led all hitters with a 4-for-5 performance that included a double, a home run, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored. Catcher Cole Conn also went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple and 4 runs scored, while second baseman Jack Winkler was 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and 2 runs scored — the trio combining to go 11-for-14 at the plate. For Sugar Land, right fielder Joey Loperfido went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored, and shortstop Pascanel Ferreras was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored. Game five of the six-game homestand is scheduled for Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 3

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 4

AVIATORS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS

W: JARED JOHNSON (1-1, 1.80 ERA) | L: JASON ALEXANDER (3-5, 4.92 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Joey Meneses – 3-for-4, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 runs scored, 1 walk

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 13-8, in game three of a six-game series before a crowd of 6,151 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory pushed the Aviators to a Pacific Coast League-best overall record of 74-53 (.583) and 30-24 in the second half, while the Space Cowboys dropped to 66-62 overall and 34-20 in the second half.

Right-hander Matt Sauer started for Las Vegas, working 2.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing 2 hits and 4 runs on 4 walks with 2 strikeouts on 64 pitches. Right-hander Ronel Blanco took the loss for Sugar Land, lasting just 2.1 innings and surrendering 8 hits and 10 runs — walking 2 and striking out 5 on 71 pitches — as the Aviators offense erupted early. Jared Johnson earned the win in relief.

First baseman Joey Meneses led all hitters, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run — his Triple-A best 106th RBI — two RBI, three runs scored and a walk. Center fielder Brayan Buelvas was also 3-for-4 with a double, home run, three RBI, a stolen base, two runs scored and a walk, while catcher Davis Diaz contributed a 2-for-4 effort with three RBI and a run scored and right fielder Jared Dickey went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored. For Sugar Land, right fielder Joey Loperfido was 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and six RBI, and shortstop Raynel Delgado went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and three runs scored. The Aviators now lead the series three games to none, with game four scheduled for Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 2

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 2

AVIATORS GET THE W

W: RYAN MAGDIC (1-2, 5.80 ERA) | L: MIKE BURROWS (0-1, 2.03 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Davis Diaz – 2-for-5, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1 run scored

The Las Vegas Aviators rolled past the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 11-5, in game two of a six-game series Tuesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 4,551. The victory improved Las Vegas to 73-53 overall and 29-24 in the second half, while Sugar Land fell to 66-61 overall and 34-19 in the second half.

Left-hander Ryan Magdic earned the win with 6.0 solid innings, allowing 8 hits and 4 runs while walking 1 and striking out 7 on 93 pitches. Space Cowboys right-hander Mike Burrows, on a Major League rehab assignment, suffered the loss after surrendering 7 hits and 3 runs over 4.1 innings, walking 2 and striking out 7 on 77 pitches.

Third baseman Davis Diaz was the offensive catalyst, going 2-for-5 with a grand slam — his first Triple-A home run — 6 RBI and 1 run scored as part of a four-run sixth inning that broke the game open. First baseman Joey Meneses went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, 2 RBI — giving him a Triple-A-leading 104 on the season — and two runs scored, while left fielder Johnathan Rodriguez added a 2-for-4 line with a solo home run, a hit-by-pitch and two runs scored. For Sugar Land, center fielder Lucas Spence went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI, and designated hitter Matt Thaiss was 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. Las Vegas leads the series 2-0 heading into game three Thursday at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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Las Vegas Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 1

Aviators vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys - Game 1

AVIATORS WIN; BUSINESS HANDLED

W: WANDER SUERO (5-3, 6.38 ERA) | L: RODDERY MUñOZ (4-5, 3.48 ERA) | 🔥 Biggest Bat: Zach Cole – 2-for-3, 2 walks, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 stolen base

The Las Vegas Aviators (Reyes de Plata) defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 6-5, in 10 innings in the opener of a six-game series before a crowd of 4,546 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The winning run scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning, pushing the Aviators to 72-53 overall and 6-1 in extra innings on the season. The Space Cowboys dropped to 66-60 overall.

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel started for Las Vegas and worked 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs while walking 3 and striking out 4 on 96 pitches. Right-hander Wander Suero earned the win, while right-hander Roddery Muñoz took the loss for Sugar Land. Space Cowboys left-hander Josh Hendrickson also did not factor into the decision, tossing 3.0 innings and surrendering 7 hits and 3 runs on 75 pitches.

Space Cowboys right fielder Zach Cole was the game’s top offensive performer, going 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, 2 RBI, and a stolen base. Space Cowboys second baseman Cavan Biggio added a 2-for-2 line with three walks, 2 RBI, and a run scored. For Las Vegas, right fielder Brayan Buelvas went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored, while designated hitter Johnathan Rodriguez contributed a solo home run. The Aviators improved to 28-24 in the second half and will host game two of the series Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.

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