Tacoma uses 3 homers to power past Aviators, 10-6
Tacoma Rainiers beat Aviators, 10-6 (Las Vegas Aviators)
The Aviators pitcher Kyle Lobstein (51) winds up for another throw versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Skye Bolt (8) attempts to catch a ball deep in right field hit off the wall by the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Skye Bolt (8) misses a deep fly ball in right field hit off the wall by the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators fans celebrate a grand slam late in the game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators mom fans received a free rose for Mother's Day for the game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators fans sing "take Me Out to the Ballpark" during a break in the game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators fans Stacy Chen, Kylie Huang, 11, with Kevin and Gloria Lin celebrate another run late in the game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators players celebrate a grand slam late in the game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Tacoma Rainiers runner Connor Kopach (12) slides into second base late as Aviators second baseman Corban Joseph (5) makes the tag and throw to first base at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators fans participate in a horse race during a break in the action versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Skye Bolt (8) readies to catch a ball deep in right field hit by the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators assistant groundskeeper Andres Portillo is ready with a grate to work the infield during a game break versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators bat dog Finn, a 5-year-old black lab, retrieves a bat during a game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
An Aviators fan shows off the ball he snagged which was hit over the wall in center field during a game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Puddles the Duck attempts to slow down Erica Haskin as they race around the bases while the Aviators face the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Corban Joseph (5) is feeling the strain of a possible loss while in the dugout during a game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Nick Martini (38) dives back to first base during a game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Beau Taylor (6) comes out to the mound to consult with pitcher Norge Ruiz (41) during a game versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Aviators Skye Bolt (8) readies to catch a ball short in right field hit by the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
An Aviators fan falls down during a dizzy bat race with her daughter during a break in the action versus the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Aviators fans look on as pitcher Norge Ruiz (41) battles the Tacoma Rainiers at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Updated May 12, 2019 - 5:53 pm
Tim Lopes clubbed a three-run homer and Kristopher Negrón and Ian Miller added solo shots as the Tacoma Rainiers beat the Las Vegas Aviators 10-6 in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday at Las Vegas Ballpark.
The Rainiers (18-20) pounded out 15 hits, eight for extra bases.
Lopes’ fourth homer of the season highlighted a four-run third inning for Tacoma. Negrón’s fourth home run came in a three-run sixth and Miller’s third came in the eighth.
Negrón, Miller and Connor Kopach each finished with three hits for the Rainiers.
Tanner Anderson (3-3) took the loss for the Aviators (22-16) after getting tagged for five earned runs in four innings. He yielded four hits and a walk while striking out one.
Tyler Cloyd (1-1) earned the win for Tacoma, with 5⅔ innings of two-run work. He surrendered five hits and five walks while fanning five.
The Aviators trailed 9-2 entering the eighth but briefly closed the gap on Mark Payton’s one-out grand slam to left field.
