PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes Walk 13 as Bees Walk off in Ninth

Published on April 26, 2019 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Bees 8 (6-13), Isotopes 7 (12-9) - Smith's Ballpark, Salt Lake City, Utah

AT THE DISH: Sam Hilliard led the way offensively for the Isotopes, finishing the game 3-for-4 with a double, home run and three RBI. Hilliard has now homered in five of his last six games ... Also homering on the night was catcher Chris Rabago, his first long ball of his Triple-A career ... Brendan Rodgers finished the game a home run shy of the cycle, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored.

TOEING THE RUBBER: Isotopes starter Ryan Castellani received a no-decision, yielding three earned runs over 4.0 innings on the hill. The right-hander struck out four and walked five ... Yency Almonte received a blown save and loss in his second straight outing, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while recording two outs in the ninth.

TOPES TIDBITS: The Isotopes pitching staff allowed 13 walks during the contest, tying their season-high set on April 7, which was a 12 inning game. The Isotopes previous nine-inning season-high for walks was nine ... The Rainiers issued six walks on the night ... Albuquerque is now 8-2 when leading after eight innings.

ON DECK: Albuquerque Isotopes at Salt Lake Bees, 6:35 p.m. - Smith's Ballpark

PROBABLES: Isotopes: RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez (2-0, 3.78) Bees: TBD




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