Mason Barnett gave the Las Vegas Aviators exactly what they needed Saturday night, then Jack Winkler and Cole Conn supplied the power.
Barnett threw all nine innings as Las Vegas rallied for a 3-2 win over the Sacramento River Cats at Las Vegas Ballpark. The Aviators won their fourth straight, improved to 82-59 overall and moved two games ahead of Tacoma for first place in the PCL West.
Barnett allowed six hits and two runs while walking two and striking out six. He threw 102 pitches, 66 for strikes, and retired the final 12 Sacramento hitters he faced.
Sacramento strikes first
The River Cats put immediate pressure on Barnett in the first inning…