Rainiers’ two HRs send 51s to defeat
Mike Marjama hit a two-run homer in the second inning, leading the Tacoma Rainiers to a 3-1 Pacific Coast League victory over the 51s on Sunday at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington.
Marjama’s second homer of the season scored Seth Mejias-Brean, who had reached on a fielder’s choice, to give the Rainiers a 2-1 lead.
The Rainiers (23-21) tacked on another run in the fourth when Daniel Vogelbach hit a solo home run, his ninth of the season.
Ashton Goudeau (1-0) got the victory with two innings of scoreless relief while Las Vegas starter Logan Taylor (1-1) took the loss.
Mike Morin retired the side in order in the ninth for his first save of the season.
The 51s (17-27) outhit Tacoma 9-5 with Patrick Kivlehan, Ty Kelly and Christian Colon having two hits each.
Las Vegas went up 1-0 in the second when Kelly led off with a double and two outs later Colon singled Kelly home.
Up next
Who: 51s at Sacramento River Cats
When: 7:05 p.m. Monday
Where: Raley Field, Sacramento, California
Starters: RHP Andrew Church (0-0, 0.00 ERA), 51s, vs. RHP Tyler Beede (1-4, 5.58 ERA)
Next five
Tuesday: 51s at Sacramento, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday: 51s at Sacramento, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday: 51s at Sacramento, 7:05 p.m.
Friday: Tacoma at 51s, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday: Tacoma at 51s, 7:05 p.m.
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