Isotopes Back in Win Column with 10-7 Victory

July 18, 2021 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release

Isotopes 10 (25-35), Skeeters 7 (35-26) - Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park

AT THE DISH: Seven Isotopes recording hits on Saturday while five drove in runs ... Jose Briceño led the way in RBI, driving home three and connecting on his fifth home runs of the season ... Alan Trejo also registered a home run, his fourth of the campaign and third in July. The infielder's 16 RBI lead the Isotopes during the month ... Greg Bird also remained hot at the dish, finishing the game 1-for-2 with a home run (10) and two walks.

TOEING THE RUBBER: Isotopes starter Dereck Rodriguez did not receive a decision, allowing seven runs over 3.1 innings ... Ian Clarkin (2-5, 7.53) earned the win, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and no walks ... Jake Bird and Logan Cozart each threw a scoreless frame to close out the game.

TOPES TIDBITS: The Isotopes scored seven runs of off Skeeters starter Brett Conine who entered the game with the lowest ERA in Triple-A West at 3.58 ... Albuquerque played another errorless game, their ninth in a row. The last time the Isotopes went nine in a row without an error was June 19-28 2006, a streak that went 13 games.

ON DECK: The Isotopes and Skeeters are back in action on Sunday in Albuquerque when José Mujica (2-6, 6.65) takes the hill. First pitch from RGCU Field at Isotopes Park is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

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