Isotopes Hang on for 8-6 Victory to Earn Series Split
PCL Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes Hang on for 8-6 Victory to Earn Series Split

Published on April 26, 2026 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Sacramento, CA - The Isotopes jumped out to a four-run lead-scoring three runs in the third after a Sterlin Thompson homer in the second- at the end of three innings but the River Cats tied the contest in the sixth inning, 4-4. However, Albuquerque plated four runs in the ninth behind a two-run, go-ahead ground rule double by Jose Cordova to claim an 8-6 victory Sunday afternoon at Sutter Health Park.

Topes Scope: - With the win, the Isotopes split the six-game series in Sacramento. The club is 2-2-1 over the first five series of the year.

-The Isotopes are 14-8 since starting the season 1-4. Albuquerque (15-12) is in a four-way tie for first place in the PCL with Las Vegas (14-11), Sacramento (14-11) and Sugar Land (15-12).

-Albuquerque stole one base on the afternoon and has swiped a bag in nine-straight games, three away from tying the franchise record set twice (April 18-May 1, 2024, and August 25-September 7, 2024).

-The Isotopes scored four runs in the ninth inning, the fourth time in 2026 the club has scored four-plus tallies in the eighth inning or later with the game tied or trailing (also: April 18 vs. OKC, five, 8th; April 16 vs. OKC, four, 8th; and April 12 at El Paso, 10, 10th).

-Chad Stevens drew a walk and was hit by a pitch to extend his on-base streak to 21 games-every contest played in 2026. Also has a 31-game on-base streak dating back to September 11, 2025, with Salt Lake.

-Charlie Condon recorded an RBI and walk to push his on-base streak to 16 games. During the stretch he is slashing .258/.385/.403 with three doubles, two homers, nine RBI and 13 walks.

-Adael Amador went 2-for-5 with an RBI, extending his on-base streak to 13 contests. During the stretch he is slashing .281/.359/.456 with two doubles, one triple, two homers, 10 RBI and seven walks.

-Zac Veen went 2-for-4 on the day, his sixth multi-hit game of the year and second-straight. Is 5-for-9 in his last two contests. Has reached base in 17 of his last 19 games, raising his batting average from .067 to .271. During the stretch he is slashing .314/.395/.457 with four doubles, two homers, 13 RBI and 10 walks.

-Sterlin Thompson went 1-for-4 with his second homer of the season. Has reached base in 21 of 23 games with a plate appearance in 2026 while tallying a hit in 17 of 23.

On Deck: After an off-day, the Isotopes begin a six-game series against the El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday at 6:35 pm from Isotopes Park.

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