Isotopes Rally Falls Short in 11-10 Loss to Aviators
Published on August 22, 2025 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Albuquerque, NM -With the Isotopes trailing, 10-1, in the fifth, Albuquerque plated nine runs over the next two frames to tie the game. However, the Aviators scored a run in the seventh inning and held the Isotopes scoreless over the final three frames, including a bases-loaded jam in the ninth, to claim an 11-10 victory over Albuquerque Thursday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Topes Scope: - Tonight was the fifth time in 2025 both teams score double-digit runs (last: June 26 at Las Vegas, 14-11 loss). It's also the 12th all-time occurrence Albuquerque and Las Vegas have both scored double-digit tallies in a contest (last: September 13, 2024, 16-14 win, 10 innings). The Isotopes are 7-5 in such contests against the Aviators.
-Bradley Blalock struck out four batters in the first inning (strikeout, wild pitch, allowing batter to reach)-the second time in franchise history (since 2005, MLB Database) an Isotopes pitcher has recorded four punchouts in an inning (other: Jonathan Sanchez, July 23, 2013, at Nashville, second inning).
-The Isotopes fall to 15-19 in one-run games and 9-7 at home (last: August 8 vs. Round Rock, 9-8 win in 11 innings).
-Las Vegas' Shane McGuire belted a grand slam in the first inning, the fifth allowed by the Isotopes this year (last: Carlos Cortes, June 25 at Las Vegas). It's also the Aviators' fifth grand slam against Albuquerque (since 2005).
-Tonight's game had a 33-minute delay, the seventh of the season and sixth at home.
-With the defeat, the Aviators claimed the season series, 7-2, for the third-straight season and fourth in the last five seasons (split in 2022, 6-6).
-The Isotopes plated double-digit runs for just the second time in the last 18 games (other: August 13 at Oklahoma City, 12).
-Albuquerque left 10 on-base, the fifth time in its last seven contests with double-digits left on-base (71 total). The club is 16-for-83 (.192) with runners in scoring position during the span.
-Albuquerque pitching tallied 14 punchouts on the night, tied for the second-most on the season (five times; last: July 1 vs. El Paso).
-The pitching staff has also allowed at least nine hits in six of their last seven games (76 total).
-Sam Hilliard went 2-for-4 with his 14th homer of the year, 11th triple, three RBI and a walk. Has four-straight multi-hit games. During streak, is 9-for-18 with three homers, three doubles, one triple and six RBI. Has an extra-base hit in six-straight games (four doubles, two triples and three homers). Has a seven-game hitting streak and a hit in 12 of his last 13 games. Is the second player in Isotopes history with at least 22 doubles, 11 triples, 14 homers and 10 stolen bases (other: Nick Buss, 2013).
-Zac Veen went 2-for-4 with two walks. Has multiple hits in four of his last six games and eight of 14 games played in August. -Keston Hiura went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Was his third game of 2025 with two doubles (last: August 1 vs. Sacramento). Over 11 games in August, is slashing .341/.412/.614 with four doubles, one triple, two homers and 10 RBI.
-Michael Toglia went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and RBI. Since being sent down to Albuquerque August 3, is slashing .375/.474/.646 with two doubles, one triple, three homers and 10 RBI.
-Drew Romo went 2-for-5 with his seventh homer of the year and an RBI. Has back-to-back multi-hit games for the second time in 2025 (other: June 13-15). Is 5-for-9 with a homer and RBI over last two contests.
-Braiden Ward went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and two walks. Ten of his 13 RBI have come in August (13 games), including four multi-RBI contests.
On Deck: The Isotopes and Aviators meet for game four of the series tomorrow at 6:35 pm MT from Isotopes Park. Albuquerque is slated to start Mason Albright while Ken Waldichuk is expected to take the hill for Las Vegas.
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