Isotopes Fall to Chihuahuas, 9-6

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Isotopes Fall to Chihuahuas, 9-6

April 17, 2025 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Albuquerque, NM - With the Isotopes leading, 3-2, entering the fourth frame, El Paso scored seven unanswered runs between the fourth and seventh innings and held off an eighth inning Isotopes rally to claim a 9-6 triumph over Albuquerque Wednesday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Topes Scope:

- The Isotopes permitted six steals on the night, the most swipes allowed in a game since permitting a franchise record seven on August 19, 2022, at Tacoma.

-Owen Miller went 4-for-4 at the plate with one double and two RBI, tying a career-high with four hits (eighth time, last: July 10, 2024, vs. Iowa). It was his second multi-hit game of the year (also: April 2 vs. Salt Lake, two hits). The four hits also ended a four-game hitless streak.

-Sam Hilliard swatted two hits, including a double, to extend his on-base streak to 11, every game he's played in 2025. It's tied for the fifth-longest active on-base streak in the Pacific Coast League. It was his third multi-hit performance of the year.

-Albuquerque surrendered nine-plus runs for the third time this year (also: April 1 vs. Salt Lake, 15 and April 6 vs. Salt Lake, nine).

-The Isotopes relented 12 hits on the night, tied for the second-most on the year (also: April 6 vs. Salt Lake), four off the season-high (most: April 1 vs. Salt Lake, 16).

-The Isotopes recorded 14 hits, tied for the second-most in 2025 (also: April 5 vs. Salt Lake), four shy of the season-high (most: April 2 vs. Salt Lake).

-Albuquerque tallied just two extra-base hits, the seventh time in 2025 the club has been limited to two or fewer.

-The Isotopes registered eight hits against El Paso starter Jared Kollar, the most allowed by an opposing starter in 2025.

-Albuquerque grounded into two double plays for the second-straight night and third time this year (also: March 30 at Sacramento).

-Albuquerque went 4-for-9 with runners in scoring position, the fourth time this year the club has tallied at least four knocks in such situations (also: April 1, six; April 5, five; and April 6, four).

-The Isotopes were charged with two errors, the third game of the year with at least two miscues (also: April 6 vs. Salt Lake, three, and April 1 vs. Salt Lake, two).

-Jordan Beck collected two hits on the night for his first multi-hit game with the Isotopes in 2025, ending his three-game hitless streak.

-Keston Hiura recorded two hits on the night for his third multi-hit game of the season and first since April 5 vs. Salt Lake. The knocks ended a seven-game hitless streak (0x23).

-Yanquiel Fernandez tallied an RBI single and sac fly for his second multi-RBI game of the season (also: April 10 at Sugar Land, three).

-Ryan Ritter singled and drew a walk and has reached base five times in his last 10 plate appearances (three walks).

On Deck: The Isotopes and Chihuahuas meet for game three of the series at Isotopes Park tomorrow at 11:05 am. Albuquerque is expected to send Tanner Gordon to the mound while El Paso is slated to start Stephen Kolek.

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