Isotopes Clip Redbirds in Eighth
Published on June 28, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
MEMPHIS -- Justin Sellers singled home two runs in the eighth inning as the Albuquerque Isotopes rallied again for a victory Friday night, 4-3 over the Memphis Redbirds at Auto Zone Park. The Topes are 11-3 against Memphis this season, and they pulled within one game of Round Rock in the PCL's American Southern Division.
Each of the last three Isotopes (45-37) victories have been come-from-behind. They trailed 3-1 entering the eighth, but rallied off Victor Marte (2-2).
Dee Gordon reached base on a wild pitch after a strikeout. Chili Buss was hit by a pitch. Brian Barden's bloop single scored a run, then after Matt Angle was intentionally walked, Sellers brought home the tying- and go-ahead runs.
Steve Ames recorded his eighth save of the season and earned it, pitching two scoreless innings with the narrow margin. Ames struck out three and didn't allow a hit.
Starting pitcher Blake Johnson went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and just two hits.
Gordon reached base five times, including three hits and a walk, and stole his 25th base of the season. Gordon tripled in the first inning and scored on Elian Herrera's sacrifice fly.
Game three of the four-game series is Saturday night. Memphis native Matt Palmer starts for the Isotopes. Carlos Martinez gets the ball for Memphis. First pitch will be at 5:05 MT and can be heard on 610 "The Sports Animal" with Josh Suchon on the call.
Tickets are on sale now at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.abqisotopes.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
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