Isotopes Fall Behind Early, Lose 8-5 to El Paso
June 24, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
NEED TO KNOW: The Albuquerque Isotopes (31-41) surrendered seven runs in the first two innings and couldn't climb out the whole Tuesday night at Southwest University Park as the El Paso Chihuahuas (36-35) took an 8-5 victory in the opening game of a three-game series.
THE TURNING POINT: It took the Chihuahuas just two batters to score their first run of the game and only eight batters to score their first four runs in the opening frame. Abraham Almonte scored on a sacrifice fly after a leadoff triple, and Cody Decker added a two-RBI double. El Paso's fourth run of the first inning came off a Rocky Gale RBI single. After the Isotopes scored a pair of runs in the second, the Chihuahuas expanded their lead back to 7-2 in the home half of the inning. Albuquerque managed to chip away with a single run in the third and two more in the sixth but could never erase the early deficit.
ATTA BOY ADAMES: Cristhian Adames turned in a 2-for-5 game with a run scored and an RBI. He picked up an RBI-single in the sixth. Adames now has hits in four straight games and in six of his last seven outings.
DOUBLES TO GO AROUND: Three Isotopes batters picked up doubles during the game: Dustin Garneau, Matt McBride and Tim Wheeler. With his 1-for-4 game, Garneau is now batting .386 (18-for-48) with eight runs scored, three doubles, four homers, 13 RBI and five walks in his last 13 games. McBride went 1-for-3 and is now batting .374 (67-for-179) with 38 runs scored, 14 doubles, a triple, nine homers, 23 RBI and seven walks in his last 44 games.
ON DECK: The Isotopes and Chihuahuas will play game two of their three-game series Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. Left-handed pitcher John Lannan (3-2, 3.76 ERA) is schedule to start for Albuquerque, while El Paso will go with right-hander Daniel McCutchen (1-5, 5.26 ERA).
IN THE HOLE: After their seven-game road trip the Isotopes will return to The Lab for a four-game series against the Reno Aces beginning June 30. During the homestand, Albuquerque will host a July 3 post-game fireworks show with live music accompaniment by the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 24, 2015
- Reno Aces Game Information: Reno Aces (32-39) at Tacoma Rainiers (35-37) - Reno Aces
- Archie Bradley Joins Aces on MLB Rehab Assignment - Reno Aces
- Sky Sox Stun Dodgers with Four in Ninth - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Memphis Rallies for 9-4 Win over Nashville - Memphis Redbirds
- Sky Sox Rally Late in 7-6 Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Nashville Loses Slugfest against Memphis - Nashville Sounds
- E-Train Falls Behind Early, Zephyrs Take Game Two 6-3 - Round Rock Express
- Conley Stays on a Roll, Zephyrs Stop Express - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- 51s Host Sacramento in Four-Game Series (June 26-29) - Las Vegas Aviators
- Storm Chasers Rained Out - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Iowa and Omaha Postponed Due to Rain Wednesday - Iowa Cubs
- Wojciechowski Wins League Honor as River Cats Series Continues - Fresno Grizzlies
- Round Rock Express Is (Almost) 10 Million Strong - Round Rock Express
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - June 24, 2015 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Fresno Takes Advantage Of Three Sacramento Errors To Grab Series Opener - Fresno Grizzlies
- Salt Lake Falls in Extras - Salt Lake Bees
- O'Brien's Slam Just Enough for Blair, Aces - Reno Aces
- Chihuahuas Take Series Opener from Albuquerque Tuesday - El Paso Chihuahuas
- OKC Arms Fluster Sky Sox in 5-1 Loss - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Grand Slam Sinks Rainiers Against Reno - Tacoma Rainiers
- Isotopes Fall Behind Early, Lose 8-5 to El Paso - Albuquerque Isotopes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
