Rainiers Fall In Finale To Isotopes, 7-5

April 21, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release

TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers (8-7) dropped their series finale to the Albuquerque Isotopes (7-9) by a final score of 7-5 on Friday night at Cheney Stadium.

Tacoma starter Christian Bergman (2-1) allowed five runs on 10 hits over 4.0 innings of work. He struck out six and issued no walks on 76 pitches (54 strikes).

The first four batters in the Rainiers lineup combined to go 9-for-16 with three runs scored, one RBI, and four walks. Left fielder Gordon Beckham (2x4, 2 R, BB), center fielder Taylor Motter (2x4, R, BB), right fielder Cameron Perkins (2x5), catcher Chris Herrmann (3x3, RBI, 2 BB), and shortstop Zach Vincej (2x5, R) all collected multiple hits.

Right-hander Ashton Goudeau (3.0 IP) allowed two runs on three hits over three innings of relief while striking out four. Lindsey Caughel (2.0 IP) closed out the game with two scoreless frames and a pair of strikeouts.

Next the Rainiers kick off a three-game series against the Sacramento River Cats on Saturday night at 5:05 p.m. PT. Tacoma right-hander Casey Lawrence (1-0, 0.00) will open the series against Sacramento lefty Andrew Suarez (0-0, 0.00).

All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2018 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board...

Pacific Coast League Stories from April 21, 2018

• Perez Homers, Oaks Silences Sounds 6-2 - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Blash Bombs Bees Past 'Topes - Salt Lake Bees
• Suarez helps River Cats shut down Rainiers - Sacramento River Cats
• Express Beat Fog, Sky Sox in Series Opener - Round Rock Express
• Memphis Snags 8-4 Win over Iowa - Iowa Cubs
• Rainiers Doubled Up In 8-4 Series Opening Loss To River Cats - Tacoma Rainiers
• 'Birds Use Big First and Eighth Innings to Grab Win - Memphis Redbirds
• Express Take Game One of Series with Five-Run Seventh - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
• Mike Hauschild moves into 4th all-time on Grizz win list in 7-2 victory at Reno - Fresno Grizzlies
• Baby Cakes Pacify Dodgers - Oklahoma City Comets
• Fresno Gives Reno Historical Loss - Reno Aces
• Sounds Upended 6-2 by Storm Chasers - Nashville Sounds
• Gallen Slows Down Dodgers in 2-0 Shutout - New Orleans Baby Cakes
• OKC Dodgers Game Notes - April 21, 2018 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (12-4) at Iowa Cubs (4-9) - Memphis Redbirds
• Reno Aces Game Notes - Reno Aces
• Rainiers Fall In Finale To Isotopes, 7-5 - Tacoma Rainiers
• Fireworks Can't Ignite Aces Offense - Reno Aces
• Isotopes End Skid with 7-5 Victory - Albuquerque Isotopes
• Fresno slug their way to fourth straight series win, rout Vegas 12-4 - Fresno Grizzlies
• Chihuahuas Sweep Reno - El Paso Chihuahuas
• Omaha Quiets Redbirds 5-0 to Earn Series Split - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Bees Defeat River Cats - Salt Lake Bees

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.

Other Recent Tacoma Rainiers Stories

• Hunt Homers in 5-2 Loss to Aviators
• Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes - at Las Vegas
• Shenton Smokes Fifth Homer in 10-3 Loss to Aviators, Tacoma Drops Fifth-Straight
• Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes - at Las Vegas
• Canzone Crushes Second Homer of Series in 7-5 Loss to Las Vegas