Albuquerque Falls to El Paso, 15-7
Published on September 10, 2025 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Albuquerque, NM - The Isotopes held a 2-0 lead in the top of the second but relented 15 runs over the next seven frames while the club left 13 on-base and went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position in a 15-7 loss Tuesday night at Southwest University Park.
Topes Scope: - Albuquerque allowed 15-plus runs for the fourth time this year (last: 15 on July 18 vs. Reno). Additionally, it's the most runs allowed to El Paso since the Chihuahuas also plated 15 on May 7 2024, in El Paso. Sixth time over 19 games against El Paso this season the club has permitted double-digit runs.
-It also ends a 15-game streak without allowing double-digit runs (last: August 21 vs. Las Vegas, 11), tied for the longest such streak of the year (also: April 27-May 15).
-The Isotopes lost by eight-plus runs for the ninth time on the season (last: July 18 vs. Reno, 15-1) and third against El Paso (last: July 5 vs. El Paso, 12-3).
-Albuquerque has permitted 27 hits over their last two games.
-The Isotopes have left 28 on-base and gone 3-for-23 with runners in scoring position in their last two contests.
-Albuquerque's 81 losses on the year are the fifth-most in club history (82 losses tied for third-most, 2015 and 2023).
-The club has not won a series opener on the road since July 8 at Round Rock (6-5), a span of five road sets.
-Manager Pedro Lopez was ejected in the seventh inning arguing a hit-by-pitch, the club's second ejection of the season (other: Lopez, June 29 at Las Vegas). It was his sixth career ejection as Albuquerque's manager (two in 2023 and 2024).
-Sam Hilliard went 1-for-4 with his 15th homer of the year and a walk. It was his first dinger in 11 games (last: August 21 vs. Las Vegas). The homer also ended a three-game hitless skid (0-for-11).
-Blaine Crim went 2-for- 4 with an RBI and walk, extending his hit streak to eight games. During stretch, is slashing .355/.412/.452 with three doubles, and three RBI.
-Adael Amador finished 1-for-4 with a walk, pushing his on-base streak to 20 games. During streak, is slashing .321/.436/.487 with six doubles, two triples, one homer, 20 RBI and 15 walks. Is the seventh Isotope in 2025 to tally at least a 20-game on-base streak.
-Sean Bouchard went 2-for-3 with his ninth homer of the year, a double, two RBI and a walk. Was his first multi-hit game with Albuquerque since July 18 vs. Reno (22 games; 2-for-4).
-Aaron Schunk finished 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two walks. Was his second game with Albuquerque reaching base five times (also: August 1 vs. Sacramento, three hits and two walks).
On Deck: The Isotopes and Chihuahuas meet for game two of the series tomorrow at 12:05 pm from Southwest University Park. Albuquerque is slated to send Xzavion Curry to the hill while Wes Benjamin is expected to start for El Paso.
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