Sean Gilmartin pitched 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball to lead the 51s to a 2-1 victory over the Reno Aces at Cashman Field. He allowed nine hits and one walk and struck out seven.
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After getting called up from Double-A Binghamton to Las Vegas, excitement was high for right-hander Robert Gsellman, the Mets No. 12 prospect.
The 51s return home for a brief four-game home stand against the rival Reno Aces before hitting the road again. Here for five players to keep an eye on in the battle of the Silver State.
Watching the 51s at the plate, there would be no doubt who would be next in line should the Mets need an outfielder.
While he could complain about low pay for long, hard hours, Paul Sewald could also just accept the fact that on the path to Major League Baseball, life in the minors will be unglamorous. He’s taken the second option.
Arbor View’s Nick Quintana was the highest-rated prospect from Southern Nevada entering the 2016 Major League Baseball draft and was a consensus top-five round talent.
After scoring two runs in the top of the first, the 51s were unable to follow up on their strong start and eventually fell to the Albuquerque Isotopes 8-4 in a Pacific Coast League game Friday night at Isotopes Park.
When you play baseball for a team in Las Vegas, going to work in triple-digit temperatures is just part of the job.
CSN freshman Mikey York and recent Faith Lutheran graduate Zack Trageton hadn’t met prior to their workouts for the San Diego Padres on June 1. But the two right-handed pitchers might be seeing more of each other.
With three hits and four RBIs, Thursday marked Sean Gilmartin’s best day at the plate this season. He used that offensive performance to help cover up what wasn’t his best day on the mound in the Las Vegas 51s’ 17-7 victory at the Albuquerque Isotopes.
After all the uncertainty surrounding the No. 1 pick, the Philadelphia Phillies think they’ve got themselves a sure thing.
The Yankees hope their relief trio of Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman make music at the cash registers.
The 51s headed out on a quick four-game road trip Wednesday night. Here are four players to watch in the series against Albuquerque, which begins on Thursday.
Faith Lutheran pitcher Zack Trageton has turned into one of Southern Nevada’s top prospects the past two seasons and is expected to be one of the top locals taken in the Major League Baseball draft, which begins Thursday.
With the MLB draft starting Thursday, four 51s players — Josh Smoker, Sean Gilmartin, Brandon Nimmo and Gavin Cecchini — and manager Wally Backman recounted their experiences as first-round selections.
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