Isotopes Homer Past Chihuahuas, 21-8
Published on September 10, 2025 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Albuquerque, NM - The Isotopes scored in every inning-including seven in the first inning-and registered a club record 14 extra-base hits and 27 knocks en route to a 21-10 triumph over El Paso Wednesday afternoon at Southwest University Park.
Topes Scope: - Albuquerque scored 21 runs, fifth-most in team history and most since scoring 22 on May 3, 2023, vs. Sugar Land (most: 23, two times; last: April 21, 2019, vs. Tacoma, 23-2).
-The Isotopes recorded 27 hits-the most in franchise history (previous: 25, June 24, 2017, vs. El Paso, 14 innings). The previous high for a nine-inning contest was 24 (four times; last: August 13, 2017, vs. Fresno).
-The 27 hits are also the most in Triple-A since Norfolk tallied 29 on April 4, 2024, at Charlotte. It's the most hits in the PCL since Sugar Land registered 30 on May 7, 2023, at Albuquerque, 24-8 loss). Fourth time since 2021 a club has recorded 27-plus hits and 30th since 2005.
-The 14 extra-base hits (nine doubles and five homers) are the most in a contest in club history (previous: 13, two times; last: May 16, 2023, vs. Tacoma).
-Albuquerque's nine doubles tied a franchise record (three times; last: August 24, 2019, vs. Fresno).
-The Isotopes set a club record with 51 total bases (previous: 47; June 25, 2022, at Las Vegas). It's the 21st game in Triple-A since 2005 a team registered 51-plus bases and third in 2025 (last: Omaha, 57, August 23, at Columbus).
-The Isotopes plated seven runs in the first inning, the ninth time since 2005 the club has scored seven-plus runs in the opening frame and third against El Paso (others: April 20, 2024, seven, and May 16, 2019, seven). It's tied for the third-most tallies in the opening frame (most: 11, April 20, 2011, at Salt Lake.
-The 31 combined runs in the contest tied for the fourth-highest total in Isotopes history (four times; last: March 31, 2024, vs. El Paso, 16-15 loss). It's just the second game in club history to tally a combined 29-plus runs not at Isotopes Park (other: June 30, 2011, at Omaha, 18-13 loss).
-All nine of Albuquerque's starters tallied at least one hit for the 12th time in 2025 (last: September 4 vs. Round Rock).
-Adael Amador finished 2-for-4 with two doubles and three walks, pushing his on-base streak to 21 games. During streak, is slashing .329/.455/.512 with eight doubles, two triples, one homer, 20 RBI and 18 walks. Tied a career-high with two doubles (five times; last: July 27, 2024, vs. Harrisburg).
-Sam Hilliard went 4-for-6 with two homers, four RBI and one walk. It was his 11th two-homer game of his career (last: July 10, 2024, at Cincinnati). Tied a season-high with four hits (other: May 23 at Reno). Most RBI in a game since August 10, 2024, vs. Atlanta, five).
-Blaine Crim went 2-for-7 with his 21st homer of the year and three RBI, extending his hit streak to nine games. During stretch, is slashing .342/.390/.500 with three doubles, one homer and six RBI. Was just his third homer with Albuquerque.
-Aaron Schunk finished 5-for-6 (career-high hits) with a career-high three doubles, one homer and three RBI. It's the 30th five-hit game in Isotopes history and first since Kris Bryant on rehab assignment on July 21, 2024, at Sacramento. It's the 32nd all-time three double game by an Isotope and first since Alan Trejo on August 26, 2022, vs. Round Rock.
-Keston Hiura went 4-for-7 with two doubles, his 18th homer and three RBI. His most hits in a game since April 21, 2024, vs. Rochester, also four). Tied career-high with two doubles (13th time) and fourth game in 2025. His homer in the second inning travelled 465 ft., the second-longest homer by an Isotope this season (longest: Hiura, 479 ft. on May 27 vs. Sugar Land).
-Sterlin Thompson went 2-for-7 with a double and two RBI to extend his on-base streak to 26 games. During streak is slashing .384/.495/.663 with seven doubles, one triple, five homers, 16 RBI and 16 walks. Is the fifth-longest active streak in the PCL.
On Deck: The Isotopes and Chihuahuas meet for game three of the series tomorrow at 6:35 pm from Southwest University Park. Albuquerque is slated to send Andrew Quezada to the hill while Victor Lizarraga is expected to start for El Paso.
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