José Briceño the Hero in Isotopes 5-4 Walk-Off Win
June 27, 2021 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Isotopes 5 (14-31), Rainiers 4 (24-19) - Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
AT THE DISH: Isotopes catcher José Briceño was the hero for Albuquerque on Saturday Night, delivering a game-tying two-run home run in the eighth and following it up with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning ... Taylor Motter drove in the Isotopes other two runs on the evening, connecting on his ninth home run of the campaign. Motter's home run tied Sam Hilliard for the team-lead ... Rio Ruiz extended his hitting streak to 14-games after going 2-for-5.
TOEING THE RUBBER: Isotopes starting pitcher Ian Clarkin (0-4, 8.48) did not allow a run over his 4.0+ innings on the hill. The southpaw issued three walks and struck out one ... Chris Rusin tossed 2.0 scoreless innings in relief while Zac Rosscup and Chad Smith each recorded a scoreless frame, with the latter picking up the win.
TOPES TIDBITS: Tonight's victory was the third walk-off win for the Isotopes in 2021 ... The Isotopes and Rainiers combined to leave 28 runners on base and both teams also were also a combined 2-for-19 with runners in scoring position ... Wynton Bernard is 10-for-10 in stolen base opportunities this season.
ON DECK: The Isotopes look to make it two in a row on Sunday when they hand the ball to right-hander Jose Mujica (1-5, 7.31). First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
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