Aviators Shut Out Isotopes, 6-0
Published on May 12, 2023 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Summerlin, NV - Despite a solid outing from starting pitcher Jeff Criswell, the Albuquerque Isotopes saw their bats silenced as they were held to three hits in a 6-0 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators on Thursday night.
Aviators right-handed pitchers Norge Ruiz, Joe Wieland and Colin Peluse each tossed three innings to combine for the shutout.
Topes Scope: - Albuquerque was shut out for the first time since June 30, 2022, a 15-0 decision vs. Sugar Land.
- Tonight marked the first time the Isotopes were blanked by Las Vegas since May 23, 2019, when the Aviators claimed a 1-0 victory in 10 innings.
- The Isotopes recorded their fewest hits since July 28, 2022 vs. Las Vegas (3).
- Albuquerque starting pitchers have worked at least six full innings in three consecutive games for the first time since August 2019. Chris Rusin, Tim Melville, Rico Garcia and Antonio Senzatela twirled exactly 6.0 frames in four contests in a row from Aug. 8-11 vs. San Antonio and Round Rock.
- Criswell turned in his longest outing since last Sept. 28, when he also threw six innings for the Aviators in the final game of the season at Sacramento. His three homers allowed were the second-most in his professional career (four, April 13 at El Paso).
- Fernando Abad allowed two runs in the eighth inning on a homer by Tyler Soderstrom, and his streak of nine consecutive scoreless appearances (spanning 11.2 IP) ended.
- Hunter Stovall saw his 16-game hit streak come to an end with an 0-for-3 evening. It was tied with three others for the longest hitting streak in Minor League Baseball in 2023. Stovall slashed .397/.494/.529 with six doubles, one homer, 12 RBI, 14 walks and nine multi-hit performances during the stretch that lasted April 8-May 7.
- Aaron Schunk was a perfect 2-for-2 with a walk, his eighth multi-hit game of the season. He has reached base safely in 21 of 23 contests started.
- The 2:05 time of game marked the quickest of the season for Albuquerque, and the fastest ever nine-inning contest against Las Vegas (167 matchups between the clubs).
On Deck: The Isotopes are expected to send left-handed pitcher Ty Blach to the mound tomorrow evening, while the Aviators will counter with right-hander Colton Eastman. First pitch from Summerlin is set for 8:05 pm MT (7:05 PT).
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