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Express Pull Away from Isotopes in 9-4 Win

August 26, 2022 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Albuquerque, NM - The Round Rock Express broke open a close game by plating seven runs over their final three at-bats and secured a 9-4 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes on Thursday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field.

Round Rock got solo homers from Yohel Pozo and Sam Huff in the second and fourth innings, respectively, to take a 2-0 lead.

Albuquerque starting pitcher Zach Neal threw well, allowing just three hits and two runs (on the two solo homers) with a walk and three strikeouts in five frames.

The Isotopes left two runners aboard in every frame from the third through fifth, but were able to break through when D.J. Peterson delivered a two-run double in the sixth, tying it up.

Ty Blach pitched a scoreless sixth but immediately allowed three consecutive hits to start the seventh, including an RBI double by Davis Wendzel which gave the Express a 3-2 lead. After an out, Round Rock scored two more runs when shortstop Alan Trejo was unable to field a grounder with the infield in, making it 5-2.

Michael Toglia annihilated a pitch 398 feet into the left-field pavilion for a two-run homer in the seventh, cutting Albuquerque's deficit to 5-4.

Round Rock plated two runs in the eighth and ninth apiece. Nick Solak had a two-run double in the eighth, while Josh Smith and Josh Jung added an RBI single in the ninth.

Topes Scope: - The Express clinched the season series victory over the Isotopes tonight, by virtue of winning 13 of the first 21 matchups. It is the first time Round Rock has emerged victorious in the season series between the two clubs since taking three of four from Albuquerque in 2017.

- Neal completed at least five innings for the ninth time this season. It was the sixth start in which he has given up two or fewer runs.

- Toglia tallied his sixth multi-hit game at Triple-A, tonight was his 15th contest. He is batting .464 on balls put in play for the Isotopes.

- Albuquerque has hit a home run in 15 consecutive ballgames, their longest streak since going deep in 16 straight contests from Aug. 14-30, 2008, the club's final month of games as a Florida Marlins affiliate.

- Jonathan Morales compiled his 23rd multi-hit game of the season. He is 9-for-14 in his last four contests, raising his season average from .290 to .312.

- Ryan Vilade is 7-for-14 since snapping a 4-for-44 drought last Sunday at Tacoma. He has a modest-four game hit streak. Vilade also unleashed his sixth outfield of the season and second since Sunday.

- Peterson has 23 RBI in his last 21 games, dating back to July 9 at Round Rock.

- Jordan Sheffield has allowed nine runs (seven earned) in 3.1 innings over four appearances against Round Rock this season, an 18.90 ERA against the Express. Tonight was the 10th time he has given up two or more runs in a Triple-A outing in 2022 (24 total appearances).

On Deck: Tomorrow is Marvel Superhero Night, and Thanos Bobbleheads will be given to the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of Rio Grande Credit Union. Gates open at 6:00 PM for a 7:05 first pitch. Right-handers Karl Kauffmann and Tyson Miller are slated to start for the Isotopes and Express, respectively.

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