Salt Lake 7, Las Vegas 1

The Las Vegas 51s were defeated 7-1 Monday at Salt Lake, falling for the fourth time in five games.

Starter Giancarlo Alvarado was removed after 1.2 innings and 41 pitches — with no explanation given so far.

The 51s managed seven hits, scoring their lone run in the third inning on a run-scoring double from Ruben Tejada. Tejada and Matt den Dekker led Las Vegas with two hits apiece.

Salt Lake scored three times in the sixth inning to take a comfortable lead, using a 15-hit attack to take the opening game of a three-game seires.

The 51s return home to Cashman Field Thursday to take on Tucson for four games before the Triple-A all-star break. Friday, the teams play a doubleheader, allowing for the break from Sunday through July 18.

Key Stats

Giancarlo Alvarado: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 ER, 0 K

Greg Peavey: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 ER

Jack Leathersich: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 ER

Armando Rodriguez: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 ER, 2 K, 2-2 Inherited Runners Scored

Ruben Tejada: 2-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI

Matt den Dekker: 2-for-3, 1 2B

(Team Report)