SB Nation Boston - Reno Aces Rout Pawtucket Red Sox 10-3 In Triple-A National Championship Gamehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2012-09-18T22:56:17-04:00http://boston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/31181452012-09-18T22:56:17-04:002012-09-18T22:56:17-04:00Reno Aces Rout Pawtucket Red Sox 10-3 In Triple-A National Championship Game
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<p>The Pawtucket Red Sox failed to put the cherry on top of an entirely successful season Tuesday night, falling to the Pacific Coast League champion Reno Aces 10-3 in the Triple-A Championship Game.</p>
<p>Things were over fairly quickly for the Paw Sox, as a pitching matchup gave Reno a commanding early lead. Journeyman Nelson Figueroa got the call for the Sox, and surrendered three runs in the first, including a two-run shot from Brent Clevlen. The Aces matched their production in the second with three singles and a double, making it six runs and chasing Figueroa from the game very early on.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Reno turned to top prospect Trevor Bauer, selected third overall in the 2011 MLB Draft. Bauer would retire the side in the first, and work around a leadoff double from Danny Valencia in the second to make Reno's runs unanswered.</p>
<p>The Aces didn't slow down much against the Pawtucket bullpen, pushing across two more runs off of groundball specialit Chris Hernandez in the third, partially thanks to an error from outfielder Bryce Brentz, and then two more when Keon Broxton homered off of Brock Huntzinger in the fifth.</p>
<p>The Sox would ultimately get to Bauer as the Reno Ace struggled with control in the middle innings, offering up three walks in the fourth, including one to Che-Hsuan Lin with the bases loaded. Tony Thomas would add a leadoff homer in the fifth, leaving the score at 10-2 after five.</p>
<p>There was no bullpen implosion coming for the Aces, however. Apart from one run offered up by Sam Demel in the seventh, they held down the big lead, leaving the strong pitching efforts of Alex Wilson, Jose De La Torre, and Tony Pena Jr. futile.</p>
<p>It's a loss in the last game of the year, but the Triple-A Championship is more an exhibition than anything. After taking the seven-game League Championship series, it's a blow that should not sting too badly.</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2012/9/18/3355794/reno-aces-rout-pawtucket-red-sox-10-3-in-triple-a-nationalBenjamin Buchanan2012-09-18T16:22:07-04:002012-09-18T16:22:07-04:00PawSox Vs. Aces: Pawtucket, Reno Meet In Triple-A National Championship Game
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<figcaption>HOUSTON - MAY 09: Pitcher Nelson Figueroa #28 of the Houston Astros throws against the Cincinnati Reds at Minute Maid Park on May 9, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) | Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Nelson Figueroa and the Pawtucket Red Sox (PawSox) square off against Trevor Bauer and the Reno Aces in the 2012 Triple-A National Championship Game on Tuesday night in Durham, NC (7:05 p.m.; NBC Sports Network).</p> <p>While your <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Boston Red Sox</a> won't be playing in the World Series this year, there is still playoff baseball being played in New England by the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Red Sox. On Tuesday night, the PawSox will square off against the Reno Aces in the Triple-A National Championship Game, which takes place at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina.</p>
<p>Pawtucket went 79-65 during the regular season and won the International League Governor's Cup after sweeping the Charlotte Knights, marking the third Governor's Cup and first since 1984. <span>Nelson Figueroa</span>, a veteran right-handed pitcher, will start for the PawSox against Reno. Figueroa posted two wins in two starts during the postseason.</p>
<p>Reno, which was 81-63 during the regular season, emerged as the champion of the Pacific Coast League and will turn to right-handed pitcher <span>Trevor Bauer</span> tonight on the mound. Bauer was the third overall pick in the 2011 MLD Draft and is ranked as the No. 6 prospect by MLB.com.</p>
<p>First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET and the game will air on NBC Sports Network.</p>
<p><i>For Triple-A National Championship 2012 coverage, visit our stream and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minorleagueball.com/">Minor League Ball</a>.</i></p>
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