LAS VEGAS AVIATORS® HOST INTRASTATE RIVAL, RENO ACES,
IN SIX-GAME HOMESTAND FROM TUESDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 2-7;
REYES DE PLATA BOBBLEHEAD (TUESDAY, AUGUST 2); $2.00 BEER NIGHT (THURSDAY, AUGUST 4); FIREWORK FRIDAYS (AUGUST 5);
BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH BAG NIGHT (SATURDAY, AUGUST 6)
The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, will host intrastate rival, the Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the opener of the six-game series on Tuesday, August 2 at Las Vegas Ballpark®.
The eighth homestand will consist of six games from Tuesday-Sunday, August 2-7 against the Aces with all games scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.
The opener of the homestand on August 2 will feature the eighth of 10 games broadcast live on YurView on Cox Channel 14.
The Aviators, 50-46 in the West Division, under manager Fran Riordan, are concluding a nine-game road trip on Sunday, July 31 in Albuquerque, New Mexico against the Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The PCL has an off day on Monday, August 1.
PCL West Division:
W L Pct. GB
Reno Aces 53 44 .546 – –
Las Vegas Aviators 50 46 .521 2.5
Note: Las Vegas and Reno remaining schedule between the two teams (18 games): August 2-7 at Las Vegas; August 30 – September 4 at Reno; September 20-25 at Las Vegas.
The 2022 season will feature six-game series against opponents from Tuesday-Sunday and off days on Monday (with three road exceptions on July 4, August 15, September 26) for a total of 150 games (75-home; 75-away).
The Aviators are in their 40th calendar season of professional baseball in the Silver State and have the proud distinction of being the longest enduring franchise in the history of professional sports in the state of Nevada.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE: The Pacific Coast League (118 years, 1903-2020, 2022 -) consists of two divisions for a total of 10 teams. West Division: Las Vegas Aviators, Reno Aces, Sacramento River Cats, Salt Lake Bees, Tacoma Rainiers; East Division: Albuquerque Isotopes, El Paso Chihuahuas, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
HOMESTAND PROMOTIONS:
Tuesday, August 2: *Reyes de Plata Bobblehead Night – Yurview Cox Cable 14
Wednesday, August 3: Bark in the Park
Thursday, August 4: $2.00 Beer Night
Friday, August 5: Fireworks
Saturday, August 6: *Back to School Lunch Bag *first 2,000 fans through the gate
2022 LAS VEGAS BALLPARK ATTENDANCE: In 48 dates, Las Vegas total is 338,202 (leads PCL) for an average of 7,046 with eight sellouts. The season-high crowd was 11,368 (sellout) vs. Round Rock on July 3 and the all-time attendance total now stands at 13,418,516. The Las Vegas franchise has reached the 300,000 mark in “home” attendance in all 39 seasons (1983-2019, 2021-22).
The Las Vegas Ballpark regular season attendance total over three seasons (2019, 2021 -) is 1,417,505, which includes 61 sellouts. In 36 seasons at Cashman Field (1983-2018), the attendance total was 12,001,011.
LAS VEGAS BALLPARK TOP THREE CROWDS:
- Tacoma (May 14, 2019) 12,111
- Albuquerque (August 16, 2019) 11,757
- Round Rock (July 3, 2022) 11,368
Triple-A Attendance Leaderboard:
405,226 (51 dates, 7,946 average): Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, International League
362,495 (49 dates, 7,398 average): Worcester Red Sox, Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, International League
359,186 (48 dates, 7,483 average): Charlotte Knights, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, International League
338,202 (48 dates, 7,046 average): Las Vegas Aviators
AVIATORS TICKET INFORMATION: Individual game tickets are on sale through aviatorslv.com and the Las Vegas Ballpark Box Office.
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Game Days:
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from noon – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:05 p.m. games (September 18 & 25) from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:05 p.m. games (August 7, 21, 28) from 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Non-Game Days:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday – Closed
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA accessible seats will also be available to purchase at the box office and through ticketmaster.com.
The Aviators will also be offering a military discount (active duty and retired) of $5.00 off each ticket purchased and is available through GovX.com or at the box office.
The individual game tickets for the 75-game home season are subject to availability and dynamic pricing.
Tickets starting at:
Home Plate Diamond: $50.00 + Fees
Home Plate Prime: $45.00 + Fees
Home Plate Box: $37.00 + Fees
Dugout Prime: $29.00 + Fees
Dugout Box: $25.00 + Fees
Outfield Box: $18.00 + Fees
Corners: $25.00 + Fees
Home Run Porch: $25.00 + Fees
Berm/Standing Room Only: $13.00 + Fees
Club Prime: $55.00 + Fees
Club Box: $50.00 + Fees
Pricing is subject to change
SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE: In 2009, Las Vegas and Reno developed the Silver State Diamond Challenge and the “Silver Plate Trophy” to add to the excitement to the rivalry for the two PCL teams that represent the state of Nevada…Reno defeated Las Vegas, 3-games-to-1, in the 2015 PCL Conference Championship Series.
The 2022 campaign will mark the 13th season of the S.S.D.C.
CHAMPION OF THE SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE:
2009: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8 and won the “Draw of the Cards” between the two Mayors)
2010: Reno Aces (Reno won series 11-games-to-5)
2011: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2012: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2013: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 13-games-to-3)
2014: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2015: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 11-games-to-5, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2016: Reno Aces (Reno won series 9-games-to-7)
2017: Reno Aces (Reno won series 12-games-to-4, Reno retains trophy)
2018: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 10-games-6)
2019: Las Vegas Aviators lead the series 10-games-to-5 (Las Vegas retains trophy)
2020: MiLB season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021: Reno Aces (Reno won series 15-games-to-10)
2022: Reno Aces leads the series 7-games-to-5
Reno’s roster features three of the top 10 prospects in the Diamondbacks organization, according to Baseball America: Top prospect: outfielder Corbin Carroll; right-handed pitcher Ryne Nelson (No. 6). Nelson is a 2016 graduate of Basic High School in Henderson, Nev., and was the D-Backs’ 2nd round pick of June 2019 First-Year Player Draft. He played three seasons at University of Oregon (2017-19) and right-hander pitcher Drey Jameson (No. 7).
Infielder Jake Hager is also a member of the Aces roster. The Henderson, Nevada native is a 2011 graduate of Sierra Vista High School in Las Vegas. He was a first round pick (32nd overall) by Tampa Bay in June 2011 First-Year Player Draft. Hager made his Major League debut in 2021 and played in a total of 14 games with the New York Mets (May 15-21) and Arizona Diamondbacks (August 1-20). In 2022, he has appeared in 28 games for the D-Backs and has batted .240 (12-for-50) with two doubles and 3 RBI. He was 3-for-4, RBI vs. Minnesota on June 17.
Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings’’): Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced the continued long-term commitment to, and the expansion of, the celebration of its U.S. Latino fans and communities through the unveiling of a record number of teams participating in the 2022 Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™) campaign and event series. Each of the 85 participating MiLB teams (70% participating), covering 33 U.S. states, will transform its on-field brand to a culturally relevant Latino persona, representing an extension of the team’s and community’s identity. Copa de la Diversión established an innovative new platform authentically connecting MiLB teams with their diverse communities, embracing the culture and values that resonate most with U.S. Latinos nationwide
The Aviators have transformed to the Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”) for five seasons (2017-19, 2021-22). The Reyes de Plata will take the field celebrating the city and state’s pioneering history at the forefront of the precious metal mining business that continues to define the Silver State today. The 2022 Reyes de Plata Tuesday remaining home schedule: August 2, August 23, September 13, September 20.
Following the homestand, the Aviators will embark on a 10-game road trip beginning in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, August 9 against the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The seven-game series will run from Tuesday-Sunday, August 9-14. Las Vegas will then travel to Northern California to face the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in a three-game series from Monday-Wednesday, August 15-17.
Aviators on Radio in 2022: Russ Langer will broadcast the 150 games on Raider Nation Radio 920 AM and on www.aviatorslv.com. Langer is in his 22nd season broadcasting baseball to the Las Vegas Valley and 35th year overall in the business. Over his career, Langer has received numerous awards, including being named 1993 Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In 1995 and 2016, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star game; in 1999, he was named the New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year; and in 2002, he was named Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by Minor League News.com. Langer also is a 11-time recipient (seven consecutive years from 2007-13) of the Nevada Sportscaster of the Year award (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021), which is presented by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). In 2021, Langer also completed his 10th season as the radio play-by-play voice for the UNLV football team on the UNLV Sports Properties/ Learfield Network.
Matt Neverett will also serve as the play-by-play voice for home games and selected road games.
All Aviators games (home & away) will also be broadcast on MiLB.TV via aviatorslv.com.
2022 Las Vegas Aviators season tickets, including suites and party decks are available by calling the Aviators administrative offices at (702) 943-7200.
Official licensed Aviators team merchandise is available on the “Team Shop” section of the website at www.aviatorslv.com.
