Lane’s homer lifts 51s past River Cats
Jason Lane hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the 51s held on for a 7-5 victory over the Sacramento River Cats in a Pacific Coast League game Tuesday in West Sacramento, Calif.
Lane's fourth home run, off Kyle Middleton (6-8), gave Las Vegas a 6-3 lead. The 51s tacked on a run in the ninth when Adam Calderone drew a bases-loaded walk, one of 15 walks issued by Sacramento pitchers.
Jeremy Accardo notched his 22nd save, striking out Travis Buck with runners on second and third to end the game. Accardo entered with one out and two on and struck out Michael Taylor before giving up Dallas McPherson's RBI double and Steve Tolleson's run-scoring single.
Las Vegas starter Luis Perez (4-3) gave up three runs on six hits in six innings. He struck out three and walked three.
The 51s begin an eight-game homestand tonight.
Memphis Redbirds at 51s
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. today through Saturday
WHERE: Cashman Field
RECORDS: Redbirds 60-51; 51s 54-57
AFFILIATIONS: Memphis, St. Louis Cardinals; Las Vegas, Toronto Blue Jays
TODAY'S PITCHERS: Redbirds RHP Lance Lynn (8-8, 5.22 ERA) vs. 51s RHP Lance Broadway (2-9, 7.27)
RADIO: KBAD-AM (920)
SERIES NOTES: The Redbirds feature four of the Cardinals' top 10 prospects, including Lynn (No. 3), who will start tonight. The Redbirds also feature right-hander Eduardo Sanchez (No. 6), infielder/outfielder Allen Craig (No. 7) and second baseman Daniel Descaiso (No. 9). ... The 51s, 26-29 at home, will host the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, from Sunday to Aug. 11. ... First baseman Mike Jacobs, who was acquired by Toronto in a trade with the New York Mets, is batting .353 (6-for-17) in five games for Las Vegas. ... Shortstop Mike McCoy and left-hander Brad Mills were demoted by the Blue Jays. ... Las Vegas catcher J.P. Arencibia leads the Pacific Coast League in home runs with 31.
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