PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes Score Four in Ninth to Beat Chihuahuas

Published on August 9, 2015 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


NEED TO KNOW: The Albuquerque Isotopes (51-65) scored four runs in the ninth inning, including a pair with two outs, to beat the El Paso Chihuahuas (59-54) 5-4 Sunday night at Isotopes Park. Catcher Tommy Murphy ignited the Isotopes offense with a two-run home run with one out in the ninth inning, and infielder Trevor Story went 4-for-5 with a game-tying single. Albuquerque takes the series against El Paso three games to two with all three Topes victories being walk-offs.

THE TURNING POINT: A Matt McBride groundout plated a run in the first inning to give the Isotopes an early lead, but El Paso quickly stole momentum with a three-run second inning. Albuquerque's offense sputtered, while the Chihuahuas tacked on a run in the eighth to make it 4-1. After a groundout to leadoff the ninth inning, the Isotopes finally got rolling. Roger Bernadina singled ahead of Tommy Murphy's two-run homer to cut it to 4-3. Tim Wheeler then drew a walk, but a strikeout cornered the Topes to their last out. Rafael Ynoa ripped a line drive off the third baseman's glove to put runners on the corners. Trevor Story quickly fell behind 0-2 but worked a full count before singling to left to tie the game. Cristhian Adames then dribbled an infield single down the third base line, and a throwing error by El Paso's pitcher allowed Ynoa to score the winning run.

HERE'S THE STORY: Infielder Trevor Story collected four hits Sunday night, including the game-tying single in the bottom of the ninth. He finished the evening 4-for-5 and now has hits in five straight games. During that stretch he is 9-for-24 with a run scored, a double and an RBI.

MURPHY'S LAW: Catcher Tommy Murphy belted a two-run home run with one out in the ninth inning. It is his third home run in as many games. He finished Sunday's game 2-for-4 with a homer, a double a run scored and two RBI. It is his third straight multi-hit effort and seventh in 13 games with the Isotopes. Over his last three games, Murphy is 7-for-13 with five runs scored, two doubles, three homers and five RBI.

ON DECK: After an off-day on Monday, the Isotopes will welcome the Fresno Grizzlies to town for a four- game series beginning Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher David Hale (0-2, 6.41 ERA) is scheduled to make a Major League rehab start with Albuquerque, while Fresno is slated to go with right-hander Dan Straily (8-6, 3.65 ERA) on the hill.

IN THE HOLE: Following their nine-game, 10-day homestand, the Isotopes will hit the road for an eight-game road trip to Memphis and Nashville beginning August 15.

Check out the Albuquerque Isotopes Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Pacific Coast League Stories from August 9, 2015


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.

OurSports Central