The Aviators soared to a commanding victory over the River Cats, winning 9-2. Turner Hill led the charge with a homer and two RBIs, fueling a strong offensive showing. With 13 hits and a solid pitching performance, the Aviators showcased their dominance throughout the game.
The Aviators took control early and never looked back, scoring nine runs on 13 hits against the River Cats. Turner Hill was a standout, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, setting the tone for the offense.
Las Vegas capitalized on their chances, drawing seven walks while Sacramento struggled to convert, leaving five runners stranded. The pitching from Luis Morales, who allowed just one earned run in five innings, was instrumental in keeping the River Cats at bay.
The Aviators are winners of 3 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The River Cats are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Aviators are up next home vs Space Cowboys (Aug 27-29). The River Cats are up next at Aces (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACSacramento River Cats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| LVLas Vegas Aviators | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Cox CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Turner Hill RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Bandura LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parks Harber 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo Davidson DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Brennan 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diego Velasquez 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrián Sugastey C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeverson Arteaga SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Whitman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Beck P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Cerantola P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joel Peguero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilkin Ramos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Whitman | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Tristan Beck | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Eric Cerantola | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joel Peguero | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wilkin Ramos | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | LV 100.0 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | LV 99.8 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | LV 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | LV 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | LV 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | LV 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | LV 99.9 | — | |
| T8 | LV 99.9 | 0.3 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.