Robert Ellis threw eight innings, allowing three unearned runs and four hits, as the Las Vegas 51s defeated Clagary on Thursday.
The division-leading 51s remain 11 1/2 games ahead of Tucson. Las Vegas' magic number to clinch stands at seven.
Jolbert Cabrera has two hits, including a triple, and scored twice. Jeff Williams picked up his 23rd save, breaking the franchise record set in 1987 by Todd Simmons.
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