Las Vegas was blanked by El Paso, losing 14-0 in the series finale on Monday night at Cashman Field. It was their third straight loss.
Betsy Helfand
Former reporter: Las Vegas 51s, General Assignment
Betsy Helfand worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal between March 2016 and November 2018. She previously made stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Minnesota Daily and MLB.com in Minnesota. She was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism.
Dominic Smith lost about 30 pounds in the offseason but got injured during spring training.
Left-hander P.J. Conlon was impressive in his Triple-A debut for the 51s, stymying El Paso over six innings. He struck out nine, catching eight batters looking and left Sunday’s game with a one-run lead.
Starter P.J. Conlon struck out nine in his Triple-A debut but the 51s’ bullpen imploded as Las Vegas fell 8-5 to El Paso on Sunday at Cashman Field.
The 51s will leave Cashman Field for Las Vegas Ballpark following this season.
The 51s had given up a total of six runs in their first two games. On Saturday, their pitchers walked seven and surrendered four solo home runs on their way to an 8-3 loss to El Paso at Cashman Field.
Zack Wheeler pitched the 51s to a 5-2 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night at Cashman Field.
Cashman Field was dressed up for Opening Day as an announced crowd of 7,292 watch the Las Vegas 51s lose to the El Paso Chihuahuas, 4-2.
The 51s had their last opening day at Cashman Field on Thursday.
From promotional nights to the last game at Cashman, there are plenty of reasons to head out to the ballpark this season.
The 51s will begin their season on Thursday night against El Paso.
The roster includes some familiar faces, some rising stars and some players who had been here before a few seasons ago.
The start line was moved further north between Harmon and Park avenues.
With construction expected to be completed for the start of the 2019 season, the 51s will begin play at Las Vegas Ballpark. Between now and then, the Review-Journal will look back at the history of Cashman Field.