Albuquerque Drops Series-Opener to Reno, 15-1
PCL Albuquerque Isotopes

Albuquerque Drops Series-Opener to Reno, 15-1

July 18, 2025 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Albuquerque, NM -The Aces plated nine runs over the first three innings, including six in the second frame, en route to a 15-1 series-opening win over the Isotopes Friday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Topes Scope: - With the loss, the Isotopes fall to 10-7 in series openers and 5-3 at home. The defeat ends a three-game win streak in the first game of a set (last loss: June 17 at Tacoma, 6-1).

-Since June 4, the Isotopes are 10-25 after the club won eight of 10 from May 23-June 3. The club has been outscored 265-207 during the stretch.

-The Isotopes are 18 games below .500 (37-55), the furthest below .500 on the year.

-The 14-run margin of defeat is tied for the largest on the season (also: April 1 vs. Salt Lake). The margin also tied for the largest loss to Reno in series history (also: August 10, 2012, at Reno, 22-8).

-The 15 runs permitted by the Isotopes are the most tallies relented in Albuquerque in the series history with Reno (previous: 11, June 1, 2019).

-It's also the third time in 2025 the club has surrendered 15-plus runs (last: April 25 at Reno, 17).

-The Isotopes permitted six runs in the second frame, the most surrendered in a frame since July 5 vs. El Paso (nine). It's the 12th time the club has allowed six-plus runs in an inning.

-Reno's Spencer Giesting tossed 6.0 frames of one-run ball, the 13th quality start against the Isotopes in 2025. He's also the seventh opposing hurler to complete at least 6.0 frames and permit one run or fewer (last: June 8 at El Paso, Wes Benjamin).

-The Aces' Tristin English belted two homers, the 10th multi-homer game of the year surrendered by the Isotopes and second by Reno (other: A.J. Vukovich, April 25 at Reno).

-Albuquerque issued nine walks, tied for the fourth-most in 2025. It's the sixth time with at least nine free passes in a game.

-The Isotopes were held to one run for the second-straight contest and ninth time on the year. The club has been limited to one run in two-straight games for the first time since May 29-30, 2024, vs. Oklahoma City.

-Albuquerque has left 34 on-base over their last three contests.

-Zac Veen went 1-for-3 with a triple and walk. Over his last 19 games, is slashing .413/.464/.640 with four doubles, two triples, three homers and 15 RBI.

-Adael Amador tallied two singles for his 13th multi-hit game on the year and fourth in his last seven games. Over that stretch, is 12-for-33 with two doubles and five homers. -Sam Hilliard recorded two singles for his 14th multi-hit game of the year. Has reached base in 42 of 44 games this year.

-Sean Bouchard tallied two hits, including a double, for his eighth multi-hit contest of the season and first since June 25 at Las Vegas. His double was just his second extra-base hit in his last nine games (homer).

On Deck: The Isotopes and Aces meet for game two of the series tomorrow at 6:35 pm from Isotopes Park. Albuquerque is expected to start Mason Albright while Dylan Ray is slated to toe the rubber for Reno.

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ALBUQUERQUE DROPS SERIES-OPENER TO RENO, 15-1

AMADOR, HILLIARD AND BOUCHARD COLLECT TWO HITS; KARROS GOES 0-FOR-3 WITH TWO WALKS IN TRIPLE-A DEBUT

Albuquerque, NM -The Aces plated nine runs over the first three innings, including six in the second frame, en route to a 15-1 series-opening win over the Isotopes Friday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Topes Scope: - With the loss, the Isotopes fall to 10-7 in series openers and 5-3 at home. The defeat ends a three-game win streak in the first game of a set (last loss: June 17 at Tacoma, 6-1).

-Since June 4, the Isotopes are 10-25 after the club won eight of 10 from May 23-June 3. The club has been outscored 265-207 during the stretch.

-The Isotopes are 18 games below .500 (37-55), the furthest below .500 on the year.

-The 14-run margin of defeat is tied for the largest on the season (also: April 1 vs. Salt Lake). The margin also tied for the largest loss to Reno in series history (also: August 10, 2012, at Reno, 22-8).

-The 15 runs permitted by the Isotopes are the most tallies relented in Albuquerque in the series history with Reno (previous: 11, June 1, 2019).

-It's also the third time in 2025 the club has surrendered 15-plus runs (last: April 25 at Reno, 17).

-The Isotopes permitted six runs in the second frame, the most surrendered in a frame since July 5 vs. El Paso (nine). It's the 12 th time the club has allowed six-plus runs in an inning.

-Reno's Spencer Giesting tossed 6.0 frames of one-run ball, the 13 th quality start against the Isotopes in 2025. He's also the seventh opposing hurler to complete at least 6.0 frames and permit one run or fewer (last: June 8 at El Paso, Wes Benjamin).

-The Aces' Tristin English belted two homers, the 10 th multi-homer game of the year surrendered by the Isotopes and second by Reno (other: A.J. Vukovich, April 25 at Reno).

-Albuquerque issued nine walks, tied for the fourth-most in 2025. It's the sixth time with at least nine free passes in a game.

-The Isotopes were held to one run for the second-straight contest and ninth time on the year. The club has been limited to one run in two-straight games for the first time since May 29-30, 2024, vs. Oklahoma City.

-Albuquerque has left 34 on-base over their last three contests.

- Zac Veen went 1-for-3 with a triple and walk. Over his last 19 games, is slashing .413/.464/.640 with four doubles, two triples, three homers and 15 RBI.

- Adael Amador tallied two singles for his 13 th multi-hit game on the year and fourth in his last seven games. Over that stretch, is 12-for-33 with two doubles and five homers.

-Sam Hilliard recorded two singles for his 14 th multi-hit game of the year. Has reached base in 42 of 44 games this year.

- Sean Bouchard tallied two hits, including a double, for his eighth multi-hit contest of the season and first since June 25 at Las Vegas. His double was just his second extra-base hit in his last nine games (homer).

On Deck: The Isotopes and Aces meet for game two of the series tomorrow at 6:35 pm from Isotopes Park. Albuquerque is expected to start Mason Albright while Dylan Ray is slated to toe the rubber for Reno.

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Forest Stulting

Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club

Manager, Public Relations

p: 864.423.7566

e: fstulting@abqisotopes.com w: www.abqisotopes.com

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7-18 Game Recap

For Immediate Release | July 18, 2025 ALBUQUERQUE DROPS SERIES-OPENER TO RENO, 15-1 AMADOR, HILLIARD AND BOUCHARD COLLECT TWO HITS; KARROS GOES 0-FOR-3 WITH TWO WALKS IN TRIPLE-A DEBUT Albuquerque, NM -The Aces plated nine runs over the first three innings, including six in the second frame, en route to a 15-1 series-opening win over the Isotopes Friday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Topes Scope: - With the loss, the Isotopes fall to 10-7 in series openers and 5-3 at home. The defeat ends a three-game win streak in the first game of a set (last loss: June 17 at Tacoma, 6-1).

-Since June 4, the Isotopes are 10-25 after the club won eight of 10 from May 23-June 3. The club has been outscored 265-207 during the stretch.

-The Isotopes are 18 games below .500 (37-55), the furthest below .500 on the year.

-The 14-run margin of defeat is tied for the largest on the season (also: April 1 vs. Salt Lake). The margin also tied for the largest loss to Reno in series history (also: August 10, 2012, at Reno, 22-8).

-The 15 runs permitted by the Isotopes are the most tallies relented in Albuquerque in the series history with Reno (previous: 11, June 1, 2019).

-It's also the third time in 2025 the club has surrendered 15-plus runs (last: April 25 at Reno, 17).

-The Isotopes permitted six runs in the second frame, the most surrendered in a frame since July 5 vs. El Paso (nine). It's the 12th time the club has allowed six-plus runs in an inning.

-Reno's Spencer Giesting tossed 6.0 frames of one-run ball, the 13th quality start against the Isotopes in 2025. He's also the seventh opposing hurler to complete at least 6.0 frames and permit one run or fewer (last: June 8 at El Paso, Wes Benjamin).

-The Aces' Tristin English belted two homers, the 10th multi-homer game of the year surrendered by the Isotopes and second by Reno (other: A.J. Vukovich, April 25 at Reno).

-Albuquerque issued nine walks, tied for the fourth-most in 2025. It's the sixth time with at least nine free passes in a game.

-The Isotopes were held to one run for the second-straight contest and ninth time on the year. The club has been limited to one run in two-straight games for the first time since May 29-30, 2024, vs. Oklahoma City.

-Albuquerque has left 34 on-base over their last three contests.

- Zac Veen went 1-for-3 with a triple and walk. Over his last 19 games, is slashing .413/.464/.640 with four doubles, two triples, three homers and 15 RBI.

- Adael Amador tallied two singles for his 13th multi-hit game on the year and fourth in his last seven games. Over that stretch, is 12-for-33 with two doubles and five homers.

-Sam Hilliard recorded two singles for his 14th multi-hit game of the year. Has reached base in 42 of 44 games this year.

- Sean Bouchard tallied two hits, including a double, for his eighth multi-hit contest of the season and first since June 25 at Las Vegas. His double was just his second extra-base hit in his last nine games (homer).

On Deck: The Isotopes and Aces meet for game two of the series tomorrow at 6:35 pm from Isotopes Park. Albuquerque is expected to start Mason Albright while Dylan Ray is slated to toe the rubber for Reno.

# # # For more information, contact: Forest Stulting Public Relations Manager Cell: (864) 423-7566 Email: fstulting@abqisotopes.com

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