Albuquerque Drops Matinee at Sugar Land, 8-2
July 19, 2023 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Sugar Land, TX - Despite plating the first two runs of the contest Wednesday morning, the Isotopes saw their bats fall quiet over the middle to latter stages, while Sugar Land scored eight unanswered en route to an 8-2 victory at Constellation Field.
Even with the loss, Albuquerque has still won 12 of their last 16 games.
Topes Scope:
- Jimmy Herron was 2-for-4 with a double, his 22nd multi-hit effort of the year. He has reached base in 14 consecutive games and is slashing .412/.492/.667 with five doubles, a triple, two home runs, 11 RBI, nine walks and six stolen bases during the stretch.
- Elehuris Montero collected a hit for the 28th time in 33 games played at Triple-A this season.
- Connor Kaiser delivered a run-scoring single, and has recorded nine RBI in eight games against the Space Cowboys. He has walked multiple times in three consecutive contests for the first time in his pro career.
- Riley Pint struck out four batters in 1.2 innings of relief, his sixth appearance with four or more punchouts. However, he also walked three or more for the fourth time this season. Pint threw 50 pitches, his most in an outing since 66 for Short-Season A Boise on June 26, 2018.
- Chance Adams continued to dominate out of the Isotopes bullpen, tossing 1.1 hitless frames. He has worked 10 consecutive scoreless outings (spanning 11.0 IP) after giving up a run in his first appearance with the club.
- The four-run fourth inning by Sugar Land marked the 45th time Albuquerque has surrendered at least four in a frame this season.
- Quincy Hamilton homered for the fifth time in five games against the Isotopes.
- Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy started the game on a Major League rehab assignment for Sugar Land, allowing four hits and two runs over three innings. Yordan Alvárez also played in his first rehab game, going 1-for-3.
- Albuquerque was held to six or fewer hits for the 20th time in 2023, and second time in the last four contests (Saturday vs. Salt Lake, six). It was also their 16th time plating two or fewer runs.
- Sugar Land drew eight walks, the 10th time Isotopes pitching has issued eight or more free passes this year.
- The Isotopes have dropped 13 of their last 16 day games dating back to April 20, after winning their first four matinees of the season.
On Deck: The teams are set to face off again Thursday at 6:05 pm MT (7:05 CT). Right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez is scheduled to start for Albuquerque against Sugar Land right-hander Spencer Watkins.
Pacific Coast League Stories from July 19, 2023
- Chihuahuas Top Dodgers, 11-10, in 10 innings - Oklahoma City Comets
- El Paso Edges Oklahoma City, 11-10, in 10 Innings - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Round Rock Shuts Out Reno on Wednesday Night - Round Rock Express
- Reno Collects Just Two Hits in Shutout Loss to Round Rock - Reno Aces
- Wednesday's Bees Game Postponed - Salt Lake Bees
- Early Home Runs, Three-Run Inning Spell Defeat for Cats - Sacramento River Cats
- Tacoma begins road trip 2-0 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Luke Berryhill's Single "Dance on It" to Debut on Friday - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Homers from Top and Bottom of Order Propel Space Cowboys to 8-2 Victory - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Albuquerque Drops Matinee at Sugar Land, 8-2 - Albuquerque Isotopes
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - July 19, 2023 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Round Rock RHP Alex Speas Promoted to Texas - Round Rock Express
- Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: at Sacramento - Tacoma Rainiers
- OKC Dodgers and Integris Health Continue "Home Run for Life" Series Friday - Oklahoma City Comets
- Rainiers Run Past River Cats On Tuesday - Tacoma Rainiers
- Sacramento Slowed by Tacoma, Cats Fall 5-2 - Sacramento River Cats
- Dodgers Win, 7-6, Over Chihuahuas - Oklahoma City Comets
- Oklahoma City Edges El Paso, 7-6 - El Paso Chihuahuas
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
