Odds against Topes in Vegas
Published on May 12, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
LAS VEGAS -- Tony Gwynn, Jr. went 3-for-4, including a two-run single in the ninth inning, but Las Vegas 51s reliever Sean Henn struck out Elian Herrera and pinch hitter Jeremy Moore to secure a 4-3 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes.
The Topes have lost six of their last seven games, falling under .500 for the first time this year at 18-19. The leadoff hitter reached base five times, but the Topes couldn't capitalize as they stranded nine runners on base.
Anthony Ortega (1-2), making a spot start for the injured Sean White, allowed one run in three innings to take the loss. Juan Centeno singled home a run in the second inning.
Reliever Steve Smith allowed three runs (two earned) in three innings out of the 'pen. Geison Aguasviva pitched two scoreless inning of relief.
Chili Buss hit a solo home run to leadoff the sixth inning off Collin McHugh (3-2), the only run he surrendered in seven innings. Buss came into the game in a 1-for-14 drought, but went 3-for-4 and missed the cycle by a triple.
In the ninth, Matt Wallach popped out to first, then Ozzie Martinez walked and Alfredo Amezaga doubled. Gwynn singled up the middle to score two runs. Herrera struck out looking, and Moore struck out swinging, as Henn recorded a six-out save.
Game three of the four-game series is Monday. Matt Palmer will start for the Topes against Carlos Torres. First pitch will be at 8:05 MDT.
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