Game 1

 

Las Vegas Knights Come Up Short Against Tulsa Drillers

 

By GameChanger Media

 

Las Vegas Knights could not keep pace with Tulsa Drillers 6-3 on Wednesday.

 

A single by Francis Rignow put Las Vegas Knights on the board in the top of the second.

 

Bob MacPherson singled to center field on the sixth pitch of the at-bat, which helped Tulsa Drillers tie the game at one in the bottom of the third.

 

Tulsa Drillers took the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Mark Hagerty hit a solo home run to center field, to give Tulsa Drillers the edge, 2-1.

 

Manuel Alvarez earned the win for Tulsa Drillers. The hurler gave up seven hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking three. Hank Henderson took the loss for Las Vegas Knights. The starter went six innings, allowing six runs on nine hits, striking out two and walking one.

 

Las Vegas Knights piled up 11 hits in the game. Lyle Good and Rignow each collected three hits for Las Vegas Knights. Joe Garland and Rignow each drove in one run for Las Vegas Knights. Tommy Alcova collected two hits for Las Vegas Knights in four at bats. Good and Rignow each stole multiple bases for Las Vegas Knights. Las Vegas Knights ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game. Las Vegas Knights turned one double play in the game.

 

Tulsa Drillers amassed 12 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Raul Miranda led Tulsa Drillers with three hits in five at bats. MacPherson and Dave Schultz each collected multiple hits for Tulsa Drillers. Tulsa Drillers turned one double play in the game.

 

Next up for Las Vegas Knights is a game at Tulsa Drillers on Thursday.

 

 

 

 

Game 2

 

In Walk-Off, Las Vegas Knights Lose To Tulsa Drillers

 

By GameChanger Media

 

Las Vegas Knights fell to Tulsa Drillers 4-3 on Thursday on the final play of the game. Tulsa Drillers were down 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning when Vincent Melendez homered to center field, scoring two runs.

 

Las Vegas Knights lost despite out-hitting Tulsa Drillers 10 to eight. Joe Garland, Ruben Valenzeula, and John Roe each collected two hits for Las Vegas Knights.

 

A home run to center field by Rich Rosen put Tulsa Drillers on the board in the bottom of the third.

 

Las Vegas Knights jumped back into the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Garland homered to center field, and Roe singled to left field, each scoring one run.

 

Herm Winster earned the win for Tulsa Drillers. The hurler allowed three hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out three and walking none. Angel Peralta took the loss for Las Vegas Knights. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, giving up two runs on two hits, striking out none and walking none. Morgan Young began the game for Las Vegas Knights. The hurler allowed four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out five and walking none. Hector Martinez stepped on the bump first for Tulsa Drillers. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and three runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking none.

 

Las Vegas Knights tallied 10 hits in the game. George Gabriel, Garland, and Roe each drove in one run for Las Vegas Knights. Las Vegas Knights turned one double play in the game. Las Vegas Knights were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Valenzeula had the most chances in the field with nine.

 

Melendez and Rosen each drove in two runs for Tulsa Drillers. Ricco Morales went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Tulsa Drillers in hits. Martinez threw an immaculate inning in the fifth, striking out the side on nine pitches. Tulsa Drillers turned one double play in the game.

 

Next up for Las Vegas Knights is a game at Tulsa Drillers on Friday.

 

 

 

Game 3 recap

 

Ruben Valenzeula Leads Las Vegas Knights Past Tulsa Drillers

 

By GameChanger Media

 

Ruben Valenzeula collected three hits in five at bats, as Las Vegas Knights defeated Tulsa Drillers 4-2 on Friday. Valenzeula hit a solo home run to center field in the sixth inning, doubled in the third inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

 

Las Vegas Knights got on the board in the first inning after Richard Callahan homered to center field, scoring two runs.

 

Valenzeula hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the sixth for the Las Vegas Knights.

 

Chris Castle earned the win for Las Vegas Knights. The starting pitcher allowed eight hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking one. Juan Montez took the loss for Tulsa Drillers. The starting pitcher went seven innings, giving up four runs on 10 hits, striking out seven and walking one. Angel Peralta collected the save. Matthew Sherman pitched one inning of scoreless ball for Las Vegas Knights in relief. The pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out two and walking none.

 

Las Vegas Knights piled up 11 hits in the game. Tommy Alcova, Joe Garland, and Valenzeula each collected three hits for Las Vegas Knights. Callahan led Las Vegas Knights with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-4 on the day. Alcova stole two bases.

 

Dave Schultz led Tulsa Drillers with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Bob MacPherson and Martin Reid each collected two hits for Tulsa Drillers. Tulsa Drillers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ricco Morales made the most plays with eight.

 

Las Vegas Knights play at home on Saturday against Minneapolis Wolves in their next game.

 

 

Series MVP: Ruben Valenzeula – Las Vegas Knights

Performance Across the Series:

• Game 2: 2 hits, excellent defense (led with 9 fielding chances), one RBI.
• Game 3: 3 hits (HR, double, single), 1 RBI, 1 run, instrumental in the 4-2 win.
• Consistent offensive production and standout defense helped secure the only win for Las Vegas.