Aviators shut out 9-0 as River Cats extend skid to three

The Aviators’ skid reached three games Wednesday night as Sacramento handed Las Vegas a 9-0 loss at Sutter Health Park.

Las Vegas managed just four hits and went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base. Sacramento, meanwhile, scored in five different innings and collected 15 hits to control the game from the start.

Early swing sets the tone

The River Cats wasted little time grabbing momentum. Jesús Rodríguez opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, giving Sacramento a 1-0 lead.

The River Cats added to it in the third. Bryce Eldridge doubled home a run, and Will Brennan followed with an RBI single to stretch the advantage to 3-0. One inning later, Thomas Gavello delivered the decisive blow, launching a two-run homer to center to make it 5-0.

Joey Estes took the loss, allowing five runs over four innings.

Chances, but no breakthrough

Las Vegas had opportunities to answer but could not capitalize. The Aviators put two runners aboard in both the first and fourth innings, yet Sacramento escaped each jam without damage.

Joey Meneses, Chad Wallach, Euribiel Angeles and Michael Stefanic each recorded a hit. However, the Aviators never advanced a runner past third base after the fourth inning and were unable to generate sustained pressure.