Six-run eighth inning propels 51s to win over Reno

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

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Las Vegas 51’s Matt Reynolds slides into home ahead of the tag from Reno Aces catcher Matt Pagnozzi during their game Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s pitcher Steven Matz throws to a Reno Aces batter during their game Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s manager Wally Backman watches the action during their game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s second baseman Wilfredo Tova looks up after successfully stealing second during their game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s second baseman Wilfredo Tovar ties the game up on a wild pitch in the eighth inning of their game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s Travis Taijeron tosses his bat after drawing a walk from the Reno Aces and forcing in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of their game Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s Matt Reynolds is congratulated by Jayce Boyd after crossing home plate for the go-ahead run against the Reno Aces in the eighth inning of their game Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

A Las Vegas 51’s batting weight and rosin bag wait to be used during their game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

A young fan misses a ball tossed into the stands between innings of the Las Vegas 51’s game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Reno Aces right fielder Peter O’Brien makes a catch on the run at the warning track during their game against the Las Vegas 51’s Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Fans eat food during the Las Vegas 51’s game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Las Vegas 51’s mascot Cosmo entertains the crowd during their game against the Reno Aces Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Cashman Field. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Sam Morris on Twitter @sammorrisRJ

Travis Taijeron drew a bases-loaded walk to score the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning Thursday, and the 51s ended up scoring six runs in the frame to top the Reno Aces 11-6 in a Pacific Coast League game at Cashman Field.

Wilfredo Tovar, who scored the tying run on a passed ball to start the inning, also had a two-run single later in the inning. T.J. Rivera added an RBI single for an insurance run.

Tovar finished 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBIs for the 51s, who trailed 6-5 after the top half of the inning following Nick Buss’ two-run double.

Taijeron, Rivera and Brooks Conrad each had two RBIs for the 51s (32-29).

Starting pitcher Steven Matz threw a season-low four innings for Las Vegas. He gave up five hits, four runs and three walks while striking out six.

Chase Bradford (1-2) picked up the win in two innings of relief for the 51s.

Cody Ransom was 3-for-5 with an RBI for the Aces (26-34).

Kevin Munson (2-2) picked up the loss for Reno.

The teams continue their series with games at 7:05 p.m. today and Saturday and at 12:05 p.m. Sunday.