After four days in Sacramento, the Aces returned to Reno for an eight-game home stand. They opened with Fresno. I got to the ballpark early Thursday for batting practice. I needed to photograph a few of the bench guys for the trading card set (in case they didn't get playing time before the deadline). Also, I like batting practice and being at the ballpark early. It's a really peaceful place when it's mostly empty.
Like I said, they haven't been playing well. And they continued to slide down the standings with an
11-5 loss. After the game, starting pitcher Nelson Figueroa was released.
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Brad Snyder. |
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Chris Owings. |
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Former Ace, Cole Gillespie. |
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Matt Davidson. |
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Brett Butler. |
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First pitch. |
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Accidental flyover from Fallon. |
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Taylor Harbin. |
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Evan Frey throws home. |
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Chris Owings. |
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Jelly sandwich eating contest. No peanuts...just diabetes. |
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Wild-A. |
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Bugsy and Quinn Wolcott. |
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Tony Campana. |
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Ed Easley. |
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