After being sent down to Triple-A on September 13th, outfielder Pavin Smith quickly made an impact with the Reno Aces this week.
Smith, who went 1-7 at the plate for the Diamondbacks in the beginning of September, bounced back by slashing .529 on nine hits, two home runs, and eight RBIs down in Triple-A.
This earned him the title of Pacific Coast League Player of the Week. It marked the third straight week that a member of the Aces has claimed this honor.
The league is taking notice of what’s going on in Reno
Pavin Smith has been named PCL Player of the Week by @MiLB!
After batting .529 with 9⃣ hits and 8⃣ RBI, Pavin claims our third-straight Player of the Week honors
@Dbacks | #Aceball pic.twitter.com/4GPfkDJObM
— Reno Aces (@Aces) September 18, 2023
Included in this impressive week at the plate, there was a 4/5 game on Sunday where Pavin led the Aces to a 10-4 with a three-run home run.
Hi, I'm Pavin Smith, and I hit dingers
Smith's 7⃣th Triple-A home run of the season pushes the lead to 3⃣. pic.twitter.com/oy4iBl60jl
— Reno Aces (@Aces) September 17, 2023
The Aces are currently in the midst of a heated playoff race, just like the Diamondbacks.
Just six games remain on the schedule for the Aces as they sit just two games back from first place.
They will be taking on the Las Vegas Aviators tonight at 7:05 p.m.
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