GAME NOTES Saturday, May 12, 2018

Game 37 – Home Game 21

Albuquerque Isotopes (18-18) (AAA-) vs. Las Vegas 51s (14-22) (AAA-)

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51s At A Glance . . . The Series Overall Record: 14-22 (.389) 0 Home: 6-14 (.300) PROBABLE STARTING Road: 8-8 (.500) Day Games: 2-5 (.286) ALBUQUERQUE LAS VEGAS Night Games: 12-17 (.414) Sat. (7:05) – LHP Sam Howard (2-3, 5.79) LHP P.J. Conlon (1-2, 6.75) Follow the 51s on Facebook/51s Sun. (12:05) – LHP David Holmberg (2-2, 7.07) RHP Drew Gagnon (0-1, 6.91) s Mon. (7:05) – LHP Brett Oberholtzer (0-3, 8.76) RHP Chris Flexen (2-3, 4.13) Team & Twitter/@Las Vegas51 Tues. (7:05) – RHP Antonio Senzatela (1-0, 1.00) RHP Vance Worley (0-2, 12.00) Radio: NBC Sports AM 920 ‘The Game’ - Russ Langer Web & TV: www.LV51.com; MiLB.TV Wednesday, May 16 OFF DAY

s s 51 vs. Isotopes (Amed Rosario Jersey Night): The Las Vegas 51 team, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, will open a four-game series tonight against the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, in Pacific

Coast League action at Cashman Field (9,334)…Las Vegas is 2-2 on the eight-game homestand (2-2 vs. Fresno)…the four-game series against the Isotopes will conclude on Tuesday, May 15… the next scheduled off day for the PCL is Wednesday, May 16…the 51s will then embark on an eight-game road trip to the Pacific Northwest beginning on Thursday, May 17 in Tacoma, Washington.

Las Vegas defeats Fresno 8-5 for second straight Albuquerque Isotopes s victory in series finale: The 51 defeated the Grizzlies 8-5 All-Time Record vs. Isotopes last night in the finale of the four-game series before a 49-67 (.422) FIREWORKS night crowd of 6,871 at Cashman Field. Home: 26-31 (.456) s Las Vegas offense: The 51 recorded 8 hits and rallied Road: 23-36 (.389) from a 4-1 deficit for the victory. Third baseman Cody

Asche was 2-for-4, double, 4 RBI, three-run homer in the sixth inning; first baseman Patrick Kivlehan was 2-for -4, 2018 Season Series (W 5, L 3) Date Score double, run scored; designated hitter Johnny Monell was 1-for-3, walk, double, RBI, two runs scored and catcher April 10@ L, 7-3 April 11@ L, 17-11 Tomas Nido was 1-for-3, walk, double, RBI, run scored. Fresno offense: The Grizzlies recorded 10 hits and April 12 W, 10-3 stranded 11 runners on base. Third baseman J.D. Davis April 25@ W, 7-0

was 2-for-4, walk, double, RBI, run scored and second April 26@ W, 6-4 baseman Tony Kemp was 2-for-5, stolen base, run scored. April 27@ W, 11-9 April 28@ W, 7-5 Las Vegas pitching: Right-hander Scott Copeland recorded the victory. He pitched 6 innings and allowed 7 April 29@ L, 7-6 May 12 hits, 4 runs, walked 4 and struck out 2 on 90 pitches (46 strikes). May 13 51s Bullpen: Left-hander Matt Purke pitched 1.1 innings May 14 May 15 and allowed 1 hit, 1 run, walked 2 and struck out 2. Right - July 12 hander Tim Peterson pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and allowed 2 hits, walked 1 and struck out 3 to earn the . July 13

Fresno pitching: Right-hander David Paulino pitched 5 July 14 innings and allowed 4 hits and 4 runs. R H E July 15 Albuquerque: In 2017, the Isotopes compiled Fresno 004 000 010 5 10 0 Las Vegas 100 304 00X 8 8 2 a record of 68-73 (.482) and finished in third WP: Copeland (1-0); LP: Thome (3-1); SV: Peterson (2) place in the Pacific Southern Division. The th T: 2:53 A: 6,871 Topes are in their 4 season with Colorado.

Game Recaps: Fresno defeats Las Vegas 11-6 in series opener (Tuesday, May 8): The Grizzlies defeated the Reyes de Plata 11-6 in the opener of the four-game series and eight-game homestand before a crowd of 2,588 at Cashman Field. Las Vegas offense: The 51s recorded 7 hits and stranded six runners on base. Third baseman Phillip Evans was 2- for-3, walk, double, 3 RBI; right fielder Matt den Dekker was 2-for-5, solo homer in the second inning and designated hitter was 1-for-3, two walks, triple, two runs scored. Fresno offense: The Grizzlies recorded 18 hits and scored six runs in the second inning to take a 7-2 lead. First baseman A.J. Reed was 4-for-6, RBI, run scored; third baseman J.D. Davis was 3-for-4, two walks, double, 2 RBI, two runs scored and center fielder Tony Kemp was 3-for-6, double, triple, 2 RBI, run scored. Las Vegas pitching: Right-hander Chris Flexen suffered the loss. He pitched 2 innings and allowed 8 hits, 7 runs (2 earned), walked 1 and struck out 1 on 66 pitches. 51s Bullpen: Right-hander Kevin McGowan pitched 3 innings and allowed 7 hits, 2 runs, walked 1 and struck out 3. Left-hander Matt Purke pitched 2 scoreless innings, walked 3 and struck out 3. Right-handers Corey Taylor (1.0 IP/2 R) and Colton Plaia (1.0 IP/0 R) pitched the final two innings.

R H E Fresno 160 101 020 11 18 1 Las Vegas 210 030 000 6 7 2 WP: Guduan (2-1); LP: Flexen (2-3) T: 3:18 A: 2,588

Fresno defeats Las Vegas 14-4 for second straight victory in the series (Wednesday, May 9): The Grizzlies defeated the 51s 14-4 in game two of the four-game series before a crowd of 3,018 at Cashman Field. Las Vegas offense: The 51s recorded 9 hits and stranded seven runners on base. Right fielder Matt den Dekker was 3-for-5, RBI; third baseman Phillip Evans was 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the seventh inning and designated hitter Cody Asche was 1-for-3, walk. Fresno offense: The Grizzlies recorded 20 hits and built a 9-0 lead after 3 ½ innings. Seven players recorded multiple- hit games: second baseman Tyler White was 4-for-6, 2 doubles, 4 RBI, four runs scored; third baseman J.D. Davis was 4-for-5, double, 2 RBI, run scored; left fielder Kyle Tucker was 2-for-4, walk, 2 RBI, run scored and catcher Garrett Stubbs was 2-for-5, double, triple. Las Vegas pitching: Right-hander Vance Worley suffered the loss. He pitched 5 innings and allowed 10 hits, 9 runs (7 earned), walked 3 and struck out 3 on 108 pitches. 51s Bullpen: Right-hander Tim Peterson pitched 2 innings and allowed 2 hits and 1 run. Right-hander Gerson Bautista pitched 1 inning and allowed 5 hits and 3 runs. Right-hander Colton Plaia pitched 1 inning and allowed 3 hits and 1 run.

R H E Fresno 033 300 131 14 20 2 Las Vegas 000 000 121 4 9 1 WP: Armenteros (2-0); LP: Worley (0-2) T: 3:08 A: 3,018

Las Vegas defeats Fresno 3-2 in game three of the series (Thursday, May 10): The 51s defeated the Grizzlies 3-2 in game three of the four-game series and eight-game homestand before a Budweiser Dollar Beer Night crowd of 5,038 at Cashman Field. Las Vegas offense: The 51s recorded 5 hits and rallied for three runs in the fifth inning. Right fielder Matt den Dekker was 2-for-3, walk, two-run single in the fifth inning and second baseman Phillip Evans (1-for-3) hit a solo homer to lead-off the inning. Catcher Tomas Nido was 1-for-3, run scored. Fresno offense: The Grizzlies recorded 6 hits and scored solo runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Third baseman Tyler White was 2-for-3, two doubles, HBP, RBI and center fielder Drew Ferguson was 2-for-4, run scored. Las Vegas pitching: Right-hander Logan Taylor recorded the victory with 5 solid innings. He allowed 5 hits, 2 runs, walked 2 and struck out 4 on 72 pitches (45 strikes). 51s Bullpen: Right-hander pitched 2.1 scoreless innings and allowed 1 hit and struck out 3. Left-hander Kyle Regnault pitched 1 scoreless inning and allowed no hits. Right-hander Jacob Rhame pitched 0.2 scoreless and struck out 2 to earn the save. Fresno pitching: Right-hander Josh James pitched 5 innings and allowed 4 hits and 3 runs. R H E Fresno 000 101 000 2 6 0 Las Vegas 000 030 00X 3 5 0 WP: L. Taylor (1-0); LP: James (0-1); SV: Rhame (2) T: 2:23 A: 5,038

51s BRIEFINGS – TONIGHT is Amed Rosario 51s Replica Jersey Night, presented by UMC of Southern Nevada, to the first 2,500 fans through the gates…Las Vegas is 2-2 on the eight-game homestand (2-2 vs. Fresno)…the 51s will continue the homestand and host the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, tonight in a four- game series through Tuesday, May 15…the next scheduled off day for the PCL is Wednesday, May 16…Las Vegas will then embark on an eight-game road trip beginning in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, May 17 against the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners…the four-game series will conclude on Sunday, May 20…the 51s will then travel to Northern California to face the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the , in a four-game series from Monday-Thursday, May 21-24.

36 SEASONS IN THE SILVER STATE - The 51s are playing in their 36th Pacific Coast League season in the Silver State…the Las Vegas 51s have the proud distinction of being the longest enduring franchise in the history of professional sports in the state of Nevada…Las Vegas Triple-A baseball was born on April 10, 1983 before a crowd of 10,622 at Cashman Field (Las Vegas defeated Salt Lake City, 11-8).

CASHMAN FIELD FINALE: The 2018 season will mark the Las Vegas franchise final campaign at Cashman Field.

LAS VEGAS BALLPARK: The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced on October 10, 2017 its plans to develop and construct a baseball stadium in Downtown Summerlin® on approximately eight acres just south of City National Arena, the National Hockey League practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights. The announcement on October 10, followed a vote by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors approving a marketing partnership that gives LVCVA naming rights to the stadium. The Las Vegas Ballpark is being designed by HOK, a global architecture firm with an expertise in stadium design. The 10,000-fan-capacity stadium blends the distinct architectural style of the Summerlin® community with the aviation legacy of Howard Hughes. The ballpark will provide a wide range of seating options including 22 suites, club seats, berm seating, party zones and decks, picnic tables, kids’ zone, bars and even a pool beyond the outfield wall. Designed to create a festival-like atmosphere in Downtown Summerlin, the site will be landscaped to complement the master planned community. Parking will be conveniently located on adjacent sites.

“The 51s baseball team has been a staple in the Las Vegas community for over three decades,” said Don Logan, President/COO, Las Vegas 51s. “With a new home in Downtown Summerlin, the future of professional baseball in Southern Nevada looks exceptionally bright. We are confident this location, which is easily accessed from all regions of the valley via the 215 Beltway, will help grow our fan base and introduce new generations to America’s favorite past time. We can’t wait to put down roots in Downtown Summerlin, a destination that already has a reputation for best in fun, family-oriented entertainment.”

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Las Vegas Ballpark: The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), community leaders, (MLB) executives, and hundreds of loyal fans broke ground on Friday, February 23 on Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-person capacity baseball stadium that will be the future home of the Las Vegas 51s ®, the city’s professional baseball team. The team, a member of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and a Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, is wholly owned by The Howard Hughes Corporation.

LAS VEGAS 80-WIN SEASONS – The Las Vegas franchise has won 80 or more games in a season five times: 85 (2002, franchise best 85-59 record (.590); 83 (1983 inaugural season, 83-60 (.580); 81 (81-63, .563 in 2013); 81 (81-63, .563 in 2014); 80 (1986 PCL champions with an 80-62 mark (.563)…Las Vegas recorded back-to-back 80-win seasons for the first time in franchise history (2013 & 2014). NEXT FIVE PROMOTIONS: Mother’s Day/“Yoga on the Field”/SUNdays at the Ballpark: Sunday, May 13 vs. Albuquerque Smith’s Value Menu Monday ($1.00 Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Peanuts, Cracker Jack, Pretzels): May 14 vs. Albuquerque Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”): Tuesday, May 15 vs. Albuquerque Fireworks, presented by Findlay Toyota on Military Appreciation Night, benefiting Honor Flight of Southern Nevada: Friday, May 25 vs. Tacoma *51s Camouflage Baseball Cap Night: Saturday, May 26 vs. Tacoma

*first 2,500 fans through the gates

51s Individual Game Tickets: The Las Vegas 51s single game ticket prices are: $17.00 (Field, $18.00-Day of Game), $14.00 (Plaza, $15.00-Day of Game); $11.00 (Reserved, $12.00-Day of Game) and the Dugout Seats (Blue Seats) are priced at $30.00 ($35.00-Day of Game)…game tickets can be purchased at the SCE Federal Credit Union Box Office at Cashman Field and through TicketMaster (1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com)...the traditional $2.00 discount for Military personnel is offered on field, plaza, reserved and G.A. seats throughout the season!

51s on Radio in 2018: Russ Langer will broadcast all 140, games on NBC Sports Radio AM 920 ‘The Game’ and on www.LV51.com. Langer is in his 19th season behind the mike…he is a 10-time recipient of the Nevada Sportscaster of the Year award (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015) presented by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association…also worked a total of 30 Montreal Expos games during the 2003 and 2004 seasons…in 2006, Langer was hired for additional major league duty by the and broadcast 10 games on a fill-in basis during the course of the season…has also broadcast selected games in March of 2006 and in Arizona in March of 2008 and with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009 and 2010 and Chicago White Sox in 2012-18...also broadcast the action for the 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game Radio Network from Charlotte, North Carolina…in 2017, Langer also completed his sixth season as the radio “play-by-play voice” for the UNLV Football team.

ROBERT J. BLUM BROADCAST BOOTH AT CASHMAN FIELD: The “51s Home Radio Booth” was renamed the “Robert J. Blum Broadcast Booth” prior to the 2013 season to honor the 51s Special Assistant to the General Manager…“The Blummer” passed away on July 22, 2012 at the age of 91...also served as the play-by-play voice for Stars/51s baseball in selected seasons from 1985-2005 & 2008-10…his company, Robert J. Blum Productions, also produced Las Vegas Triple-A professional baseball games broadcast on radio and television for several seasons.

51s Manager Tony DeFrancesco: He was named the 24th manager (January 9, 2018) in the history of the Las Vegas franchise (1983 - present, 35 seasons). Career Summary: He has compiled 33 seasons overall in professional baseball, including 23 seasons as manager (over .500 seasons in 18 of 23 years)…has compiled an overall managerial record over 24 seasons (current) of 1,611-1,413 (.533) in the Oakland A's (1994-2010) and (2011-17) organizations…has also compiled an impressive Pacific Coast League managerial career record over 15 seasons (current) of 1,089-889 (.551) as a Triple-A skipper from 2003-07, 2009-17…was a member of the Houston Astros organization for the past seven seasons (2011-17) and was the manager for Triple-A Oklahoma City for four seasons (2011-14) and Triple-A Fresno for three seasons (2015-17)…was the manager of the PCL squad at the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game…was also the manager for seven seasons at Triple-A Sacramento (Oakland A's) from 2003-07, 2009- 10…the PCL tenure includes four championships (2003, 2004, 2007, 2015), two Triple-A National Championships (2007, 2015) and eight division titles…was named the 2003 PCL Manager of the Year and the 2015 Minor League Manager of the Year by …the four PCL titles is tied with Hall of Famer Del Crandall for the most championships in league history. Crandall’s championships with Albuquerque were in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982…in 2018, in his first season in the New York Mets organization and first campaign as manager of Triple-A Las Vegas…also enters his 15th season as manager in the PCL…DeFrancesco first joined the Oakland A’s organization as a minor league manager prior to the 1994 season…began his managerial career in '94 with Rookie-level Athletics of the Arizona League…then was manager for Single-A Southern Oregon of the Northwest League (1995-96); Single-A Visalia of the California League (1997-98) and Double-A Midland of the Texas League (1999-2002)…his nine-year record (1994-2002) was 522-524 (.499)…in 2003, he managed in his first season at Triple-A Sacramento and guided the River Cats to the PCL championship…in 2008, he earned his first full-time Major League coaching job, as third base coach for the A’s, before returning to Sacramento to manage in 2009…then moved to the Astros organization following the 2010 campaign to manage Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2011…in 2012, he was elevated from Oklahoma City to Houston and was named the Astros interim manager on August 19, replacing Brad Mills who was fired…managed the final 41 games of the season and on August 24, he earned his first Major League victory, defeating the New York Mets, 3-1, at Citi Field. He compiled an overall record of 16-25 (.390) and with the Astros switching to the American League for 2013, DeFrancesco was the final manager to lead the Astros as a franchise.

Professional Playing Career: He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the ninth round of the June 1984 First-Year Player Draft…played in a total of nine seasons in the minor leagues as a catcher in the Boston and Cincinnati organizations…reached Triple-A with both organizations (Pawtucket in 1986 and Nashville in 1988, 1990-91)…appeared in 567 career games and batted .232 (381-for-1,640) with 60 doubles, 17 home runs and 167 RBI...the Suffern, New York native attended Suffern High School and then played two seasons for Seton Hall University (1982 & 1984).

51s Coaching Staff: Joel Chimelis is in his 15th season overall as a coach in professional baseball and his first season in the Mets organization as the hitting coach for Triple-A Las Vegas. Minor League Coaching Career: He spent 12 seasons in the Houston Astros organization and was the hitting coach for Double-A Corpus Christi of the Texas League for two seasons (2012, 2017)…prior to 2017, he spent 11 years in Houston's system, starting at Single-A Tri-City of the New York-Penn League (2006-10) and working his way to Single-A Lexington of the South Atlantic League (2011) and Corpus Christi (2012) before spending four years at Single-A Quad Cities of the Midwest League (2013-16)…before joining the Astros, he spent two years (2004-05) on the coaching staff of the Single-A of the South Atlantic League in the Montreal Expos/ organization…during the 2014 offseason, he served as hitting coach for the Puerto Rican Winter League champion Cangrejeros de Santurce. Professional Playing Career: He was selected by Oakland in the 11th round of June 1988 First-Year Player Draft…was traded to the San Francisco Giants in 1991 and spent the 1996 season in the New York Mets organization (Triple-A Norfolk)…reached the Triple-A level in the Gia