LAS VEGAS 51s REPORT

Windstorm forces 51s-Aces suspension

A strong windstorm and subsequent rain forced the Las Vegas 51s to suspend their Pacific Coast League game with the Reno Aces in the fifth inning Saturday night at Cashman Field.

The 51s (58-59) were trailing 2-1 with the game just two outs from being official when the strong, swirling winds hit, forcing the teams off the field around 8:30 p.m.

The two teams will continue the game on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and then play the regularly scheduled game, which will be seven innings, approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

Las Vegas had managed just two hits off Reno starter Neftali Feliz, scoring in the second inning on a double by Jose Lobaton.

Las Vegas starter Scott Copeland threw five innings and gave up two runs, both in the fourth inning. The Aces (61-56) scored on Rey Fuentes’ groundout and a single by Juniel Querecuto.

Up next

■ Who: Reno Aces at Las Vegas 51s

■ When: Suspended game: 5:30 p.m.; Game 2: 30 minutes after end of first

■ Where: Cashman Field

■ Starters: Joel Payamps (0-1, 7.71 ERA), 51s, vs. Drew Gagnon (4-4, 5.01 ERA)

Next five

■ Monday: Las Vegas at Fresno, 7:05 p.m.

■ Tuesday: Las Vegas at Fresno, 7:05 p.m.

■ Wednesday: Las Vegas at Fresno, 7:05 p.m.

■ Thursday: Las Vegas at El Paso, 6:05 p.m.

■ Friday: Las Vegas at El Paso, 6:05 p.m.

Update

The 51s and Aces were suspended on Saturday night as weather rolled through the area. The game will pick back up with one out in the fifth inning on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Las Vegas is trailing 2-1. Then, they will play a seven-inning game against Reno before hitting the road for a seven-game trip to Fresno, California, and El Paso, Texas.