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.
The 51s will host 70 games at Cashman Field in 2018.
Ticket brokers who will reportedly lose out on more than $20 million dollars in potential profits if the World Series isn’t extended to a Game 7 at Dodger Stadium are betting big on Houston to win Tuesday’s Game 6 to ensure they make some money.
The 51s took an early 1-0 lead, but didn’t score again and stumbled to a 3-1 loss at Raley Field in West Sacramento, California.
Adrian Beltre had a feeling like none other he has experienced on a baseball field when he saw his three children coming toward him. Then they kept running to the wall in right-center field.
Another ballpark brouhaha for Chris Christie. Carrying a basket of nachos, the New Jersey governor was caught on video confronting a Chicago Cubs fan during Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Las Vegas 51s (39-68) and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (63-41) went scoreless for their first six innings at Cashman, but the 51s managed to manufacture some offense behind slick base running and timely hitting to beat the Sky Sox 3-0.
The 51s beat Salt Lake 10-6 in the series opener at Smith’s Ballpark Friday night, chasing Salt Lake starter Daniel Wright after only 4 2/3 innings pitched.
Tyler O’Neill hit a walk-off home run off 51s reliever Hansel Robles to win the game.
The 51s now head out on an 11-game road trip after having a day off on Wednesday.
