The 51s were down 5-3 heading into the ninth once again on Thursday night, but the similarities stopped there as they fell by that same score to Sacramento, concluding their homestand with a series split.
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Borenstein’s walk-off single to right completed a three-run rally in the ninth and sent fans home happy as the 51s beat Sacramento 6-5 on Wednesday night at Cashman Field.
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After a scoreless top of the first from P.J. Conlon, the 51s came out with hits from three of the first four hitters.
The 51s returned home and began their brief homestand with a statement, scoring four runs in the first inning en route to a 9-5 victory over Sacramento on Monday night at Cashman Field.
Basic and Rancho took their duel into the ninth inning, each starter going into the seventh and both relievers dealing. But a bases-loaded walk with a full count and two outs was the difference as Garrett Giles trotted to first base, his Basic team 2-1 winners at home.
Las Vegas dropped the series finale 7-6 to Albuquerque, ending the game with the tying run, Gavin Cecchini, on third base.
Also, Jamie Callahan felt shoulder irritation during his throwing program, the “Name the Team Sweepstakes,” are ending and the 51s return home for the week.
The 51s came to Albuquerque, New Mexico, riding a five-game losing streak. But now Las Vegas is a win from a five-game sweep after beating the Isotopes 7-5 on Saturday.
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