Bees Win Pitchers Duel Over Isotopes, 4-2
Published on April 5, 2023 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Albuquerque, NM - The Salt Lake Bees used 4.1 innings of one-hit, scoreless baseball from their bullpen en route to a 4-2 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes on Wednesday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field.
Topes Scope: - The Bees earned just their second win in their last 14 games at Isotopes Park, dating back to July 29, 2021. It also snapped Albuquerque's eight-game home winning streak over Salt Lake.
- Noah Davis made his second start on the mound for Albuquerque. He allowed just three hits and one run in five innings despite walking three and hitting two batters.
- Isotopes starting pitchers have registered a total of only eight strikeouts in 17.1 innings through five games. However, the relievers have racked up 37 punchouts in 26.2 frames.
- Michael Toglia homered to start the scoring in the second inning and now has an extra-base hit in three consecutive contests. Toglia last accomplished that feat from Sept. 7-10 last year with the Rockies.
- Connor Kaiser was 1-for-3 and has hit safely in three straight games to start the season. It is his first three-game hitting streak since Aug. 21-23, 2022 with Double-A San Antonio.
- Matt Carasiti made his first appearance at Isotopes Park as a member of Albuquerque since June 24, 2017 vs. El Paso. He worked the ninth inning, giving up one run and also striking out three batters.
- Stephen Jones registered three strikeouts in an outing for the first time since July 30, 2022 with Double-A Hartford (five).
- Albuquerque's pitching staff registered 11 strikeouts on the night, a season high. At the plate, they fanned only five times, their fewest since Sept. 24 at Sugar Land (five).
- Justin Garza closed out the win for the Bees, retiring the side in order on just four pitches.
- Jo Adell hit a solo homer in the third inning, his seventh in 11 career games at Isotopes Park.
- The Isotopes played errorless baseball for the third straight game and have the fewest miscues in the PCL through five contests (one).
- The contest lasted 2:15, the quickest nine-inning time of game for Albuquerque since Aug. 11 vs. Reno (2:10).
On Deck: Albuquerque and Salt Lake square off Thursday evening in game three of the season-opening home series. Right-hander Karl Kauffmann is scheduled to start for the Isotopes against Bees southpaw Jake Kalish. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM MT.
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