The Desert Oasis Aces continued to roll through the American Legion Western Regional on Friday, as Jimmy Gamboa pitched a six-hit shutout in a 12-0 victory over League City (Texas) in Denver.
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Silverado West’s season ended with an 11-0 loss to Rocklin of Northern California in the Little League West Region Championship on Friday night in San Bernardino, California.
Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza, who earned more than $43 million over 14 seasons, pleaded guilty Friday to federal drug charges in California.
It was the very beginning of the season when the 51s first slid under .500. Since they fell to 1-2 in early April, they’ve been looking up at that mark all season.
Silverado West of Las Vegas loaded the bases in the bottom of the third inning against Hawaii pitcher Kaolu Holt. But Silverado managed only one run, and Honolulu then coasted to a 5-1 victory.
Josh Sharman and Dustin Mansell combined on a four-hitter to lead the Desert Oasis Aces to an 8-0 win over Greeley (Colorado) in the American Legion Western Regional in Denver.
The Desert Oasis Aces, Nevada’s state champions for the American Legion baseball tournament, defeated California 3-2 on Wednesday in the first round of the regional tournament in Denver.
Starter Chris Flexen recently underwent surgery on his knee after tearing his meniscus, manager Tony DeFrancesco said.
The region tournament pits Desert Oasis against the state champions from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, with an additional team from Colorado. The regional winner advances to the American Legion World Series.
The 51s finished their Midwest road trip 5-2 which puts them in good position to reach the .500 mark when they return home on Thursday to host a four-game series against Reno.
Inspired by the city’s deep musical roots, the team on Tuesday unveiled its logo for next year’s game — a guitar outlined with red baseball stitches — and no Chief Wahoo.
Patrick Kivlehan had a big three-run home run in the fourth inning on Monday night.
Broc Snider hit a go-ahead two-run single with two outs in the third inning Monday to help lead Silverado West to a 5-3 victory over Park View of Chula Vista, California, in the Little League West Region Championship in San Bernardino, California.
Season ticket holders can expect an increase in ticket prices when the team moves across town to Las Vegas Ballpark, whichis currently being constructed in Summerlin, next season.
Chris Gimenez hit a grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Iowa Cubs to a 9-4 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Sunday.
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