PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes and Memphis play to 5-5 draw in spring opener

March 14, 2007 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes plated two runs in the bottom of the ninth to salvage a 5-5 tie with the Memphis Redbirds today in the two teams' Spring Training opener in Jupiter, Florida.

The 'Topes banged out 11 hits, including a two-run single from Rex Rundgren that knotted the game at five-all in the contest's final frame.

Outfielder Frank Moore, who played in Double-A Carolina last season, chipped in two hits and an RBI, while infielder Josh Labandeira, who spent 2006 as a member of the New Orleans Zephyrs, also contributed a hit.

Albuquerque will spend tomorrow in camp before resuming Spring Training play with a game against the Zephyrs, new Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, Friday at Jupiter.

Albuquerque begins its 2007 Triple-A All-Star campaign on April 5th. Individual game tickets, season tickets and mini-plans are now on sale at Isotopes Park. Season ticket and mini-plan holders have the opportunity to purchase their same seats for the All-Star Fiesta and are encouraged to do so quickly. For information on All-Star Fiesta ticket plans, season tickets and mini-plans, please call (505) 924-BALL or visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com.

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