Four different Las Vegas 51s players have made their major league debuts this year.
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.
The 51s capitalized on a 10th-inning error to defeat the host Oklahoma City Dodgers 3-2 in the series finale Tuesday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Missed opportunities helped sink Las Vegas in its 5-3 loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
The two were hitting well at Double-A Binghamton before their promotions.
Peterson isn’t the hardest throwing pitcher around, but does possess very good command, walking just eight against 40 strikeouts in 23 games with the 51s.
Colton Plaias two-run double that wound up being the difference in the Las Vegas 51s’ 7-5 10-inning victory over Colorado Springs at Security Service Field.
On Wednesday night, Las Vegas lost 6-2 to Colorado Springs in the series opener at Security Service Field.
Denae Benites was the only high school female baseball player in the Valley this year.
Pitcher P.J. Conlon was designated for assignment by the Mets, was claimed by the Dodgers and then claimed again by the Mets.
Corey Oswalt threw six scoreless innings and Colton Plaia drove in four runs as the 51s beat the Round Rock Express 6-1 on Monday night at Cashman Field.
The Las Vegas 51s first announced plans to rebrand for next season in April. Now, one of the frontrunners appears to havebeen identified.
The 51s have given up 40 runs in the last three games.
Between several New York Mets injuries and 51s injuries, things have been difficult in Las Vegas.
The 51s have given up 30 runs in two games against Round Rock.
Drew Gagnon gave it everything he had for five innings, but his efforts were wasted as the Las Vegas 51s’ bullpen gave up 11 runs in a 12-5 loss to Round Rock on Friday night at Cashman Field.