PHOTO REEL: Las Vegas Aviators vs Tacoma Rainiers – MiLB Series 19 - Game 6 - 2026

The Tacoma Rainiers defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 8-5, in the finale of a six-game series Sunday before a crowd of 4,585 at Las Vegas Ballpark. Tacoma won the series four games to two and improved to 49-65 overall and 16-23 in the second half. Las Vegas dropped to 64-48 overall and 20-19 in the second half. The Aviators built a 4-0 lead after three innings before the Rainiers rallied to score eight unanswered runs over the next five and a half innings.

Aviators left-hander Ryan Magdic suffered the loss, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing 8 hits and 6 runs while striking out 5 on 85 pitches. Tacoma right-hander Carson Fulmer received a no-decision after pitching 4.0 innings, surrendering 8 hits and 4 runs while walking 3 and striking out 2 on 85 pitches. Right-hander Charlie Beilenson earned the win in relief for Tacoma.

Tacoma left fielder Michael Arroyo led all hitters, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored and a walk. Second baseman Brock Rodden finished 2-for-5 with a home run and 2 RBI, while right fielder Lazaro Montes went 2-for-5 with a run scored. For Las Vegas, center fielder Brayan Buelvas paced the offense at 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Third baseman Michael Stefanic went 2-for-4 with a walk and a leadoff home run, second baseman Jack Winkler was 2-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a walk and an RBI, and shortstop Darell Hernaiz added a 2-for-5 line with a double and a run scored. The Aviators will open a six-game series against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, on Tuesday, August 11, at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Tacoma Rainiers, 4-2, in game four of their six-game series Friday night before a Fireworks Night crowd of 5,528 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory pushed the Aviators to a Pacific Coast League-best 64-46 overall and 20-17 in the second half, while the Rainiers fell to 47-65 overall and 14-23 in the second half.

Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb set the tone with 4.0 shutout innings, holding the Rainiers to 2 hits, walking 1 and striking out 2 on 45 pitches. Hartlieb did not factor into the decision. Left-hander Jhonathan Díaz took the loss for Tacoma, lasting 5.1 innings and surrendering 6 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks and 1 strikeout on 97 pitches. Left-hander Ben Bowden earned the win in relief, and right-hander Gustavo Rodriguez closed it out for the save.

Center fielder Brayan Buelvas led all hitters with a 2-for-3 line that included a double, a home run, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, a walk and a stolen base, with Las Vegas building a 3-0 lead through four innings. Catcher Bryan Lavastida contributed a 1-for-3 effort with a double, an HBP and 2 runs scored. For Tacoma, catcher Nick Raposo went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI, and designated hitter Spencer Packard was 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. The series is tied, 2-2, heading into game five Saturday at Las Vegas Ballpark with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.

The Tacoma Rainiers defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 10-6, in game three of a six-game series Wednesday night before a crowd of 4,586 at Las Vegas Ballpark. Tacoma improved to 47-64 overall and 14-22 in the second half, while Las Vegas dropped to 63-46 overall and 19-17 in the second half.

Las Vegas left-hander Dallas Keuchel lasted just 0.2 innings in a no decision, allowing 1 hit and 1 run while walking 3 and striking out 1 on 45 pitches. Tacoma right-hander Nick Hull earned the victory, pitching 5.0 innings and allowing 6 hits and 5 runs while walking 1 and striking out 2 on 76 pitches. James Gonzalez was tagged with the loss for Las Vegas. The Rainiers built a 5-1 lead after four and a half innings before the Aviators rallied to tie the game at 5-5 in the fifth, but Tacoma responded with five straight runs over the next three innings to pull away, 10-5.

Tacoma first baseman Patrick Wisdom led all hitters, going 3-for-6 with his Pacific Coast League-leading 30th home run, 2 RBI and two runs scored. Second baseman Ryan Bliss also went 3-for-5 with a walk, 1 RBI and two runs scored for the Rainiers. For Las Vegas, shortstop Drew Swift went 2-for-4 with a walk, 2 RBI and a run scored, while designated hitter Bryan Lavastida went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored. Tacoma leads the series two games to one, with game four set for Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Tacoma Rainiers defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 16-10, in game two of a six-game series Tuesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 4,075. The Rainiers built a 7-0 advantage through 3½ innings and never looked back in a contest that featured 26 runs and 28 combined hits. With the loss, the Aviators fell to 63-45 overall and 19-16 in the second half, while Tacoma improved to 46-64 overall and 13-22 in the second half. The series is now tied at one game apiece.

Aviators right-hander Luis Morales suffered the loss after a brutal outing, retiring just two batters before exiting. Morales pitched 0.2 innings, allowing 3 hits and 6 runs while walking 4 and striking out 1 on 38 pitches. Rainiers right-hander Casey Lawrence earned the victory, working 6.0 innings and surrendering 10 hits, 6 runs (5 earned), with no walks and 3 strikeouts on 93 pitches.

Tacoma center fielder Victor Labrada was the offensive standout of the night, going 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, 5 RBI and 2 runs scored. Rainiers shortstop Brock Rodden also had a big night, going 3-for-6 with a double, two home runs and 3 RBI. For Las Vegas, right fielder Brayan Buelvas went 3-for-5 with a run scored, while designated hitter Bryan Lavastida contributed 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and two runs scored, and shortstop Darell Hernaiz went 2-for-4 with a double, 3 RBI and two runs scored. Zack Gelof, on a major league rehabilitation assignment, went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Game three of the series is Thursday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark on $2.00 Beer Night.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Tacoma Rainiers, 10-8, in game one of a six-game series — the opener of a season-long 12-game homestand — before a crowd of 4,373 at Las Vegas Ballpark. With the win, the Aviators improved to 63-44 overall and 19-15 in the second half, the best record in the Pacific Coast League. The Rainiers fell to 45-64 overall and 12-22 in the second half.

Left-hander Ryan Magdic started for Las Vegas, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts on 90 pitches before departing with a no decision. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb earned the win, while right-hander Domingo Gonzalez took the loss for Tacoma. Rainiers starter right-hander Carson Fulmer was charged with 5 runs on 7 hits over 4.2 innings, walking 2 and striking out 3 on 80 pitches in a no decision.

Tacoma right fielder Lazaro Montes was the top offensive performer on either side, going 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, and 5 RBI. Rainiers left fielder Michael Arroyo also had a strong showing, going 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored. For Las Vegas, left fielder Jack Winkler went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, and three runs scored, while first baseman Joey Meneses was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored, and center fielder Brayan Buelvas contributed a 2-for-4 line with a double, 2 RBI, and a run scored. Second baseman Zack Gelof, playing on a Major League rehab assignment, delivered a three-run home run in the fifth inning, going 1-for-3 with a hit by pitch. Game two of the series is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. on Bark on the Berm Night at Las Vegas Ballpark.