Albuquerque Takes Opener
Published on June 29, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release
The Albuquerque Isotopes defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas 10-3 Friday night in their first visit to Southwest University Park this season. It was the first game of a five-game series.
The Chihuahuas' three runs came in on scattered RBI singles by Carlos Asuaje, Raffy Lopez and Luis Urias. Jonathan Aro had a perfect relief outing in the loss, retiring all six batters he saw. Kyle McGrath allowed one run in 2.1 innings, ending a stretch of 12 consecutive scoreless outings for the Chihuahuas' reliever.
Franmil Reyes reached base three times for El Paso Friday on a single and two walks. After double-digit hit totals in four of their last five games, the Chihuahuas were held to five hits Friday. Shane Peterson went 0-for-3 with a walk, ending his nine-game hitting streak.
Box Score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/isotopes-vs-chihuahuas/2018/06/29/542614#game_state=live,game_tab=,gameT2614
Team Records: Albuquerque (41-39), El Paso (42-39)
Next Game: Saturday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Albuquerque TBA vs. El Paso RHP Brett Kennedy (5-0, 3.06). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.
Albuquerque 10 El Paso 3 - Friday
WP: Gonzalez (3-1)
LP: Lockett (3-7)
S: None
Time: 3:13
Attn: 7,575
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