PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes Split Doubleheader with Las Vegas, Drop Game Two 6-3

Published on July 6, 2014 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


NEED TO KNOW: After mashing their way to an 11-3 victory in game one of a split doubleheader Saturday afternoon, the Albuquerque Isotopes (41-49) dropped the nightcap 6-3 to split the twin bill with the Las Vegas 51s (52-38) at Isotopes Park.

CRITICAL MOMENT: Las Vegas grabbed a 2-1 lead through just two innings, but Albuquerque seemed to be mounting a rally in the bottom of the fourth. Brock Peterson got the inningrolling with a leadoff double and advanced to third on a groundout. Back-to-back singles plated Peterson to tie the game at two and put the go-ahead run in scoring position, but before the Topes could get another run across, heavy rains moved over Isotopes Park, causing an hour and 14 minute rain delay. Once play resumed, a fly out ended the fourth inning and the 51s tacked on four more runs before the Isotopes could restart the offense.

SLUGGIN' ROMAK: Third baseman Jamie Romak was a combined 4-for-8 in two games Saturday, including two home runs and five RBI. In eight games since rejoining the Isotopes from the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, Romak is batting .394 (13-for-33) with fiveruns scored, two doubles, two home runs, 12 RBI and a walk.

CARL, CARL, CARL: Four-time All-Star Carl Crawford joined the Topes prior to Saturday night's game on a Major League rehab assignment. In his first at-bat, he singled toleft field and advanced to third on a single by Jamie Romak. Crawford scored on a double by Brock Peterson and finished the game 1-for-2. He exited the game following the rain delay in the fourth inning.

DOUBLE TIMING AT THE PARK: In the 15 days leading up the All-Star Break, Albuquerque will play four doubleheaders, including two in the last four days. So far Albuquerque is 1-0-2 in twin bills during that stretch and 2-1-3 in doubleheaders on the season.

JERSEY GIVEAWAY ON SUNDAY: Purchase your tickets today and don't miss out on your chance to look like your Albuquerque Isotopes with this Adult Replica Jersey Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans 18 and older courtesy of Bank of the West.

ON DECK: The Isotopes will go for a series win against the 51s on Sunday at 6:05 p.m. The Isotopes are scheduled to send right-hander Red Patterson (3-6, 4.69 ERA) to the hill, and the 51s will send lefty Noah Syndergaard (6-4, 5.70 ERA).

IN THE HOLE: The Isotopes will welcome the El Paso Chihuahuas to Isotopes Park for a four-game series beginning Monday at 7:05 p.m. In El Paso's first trip to Albuquerque, the Isotopes swept the Chihuahuas.

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