2003 News and Game
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September 12, 2003
- PCL Championship - Game 3
- Sounds/River Cats
Sacramento wins series 3-0
Raley Field, Sacramento
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Nashville 010 000 000 -- 1 5 1
Sacramento 100 203 11x -- 8 13 0
WP: Ed Yarnall (1-0)
LP: Matt Guerrier (1-1)
HR: SAC Michael Lockwood (1) off Matt Guerrier in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:50
ATT: 14,015
The Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) crushed the Nashville
Sounds (Pirates) 8-1 on Friday evening to become the 2003
Pacific Coast League champions. The River Cats swept the
Sounds 3-0 in the PCL Championship series following a 3-0
sweep of the Edmonton Trappers (Expos) in the Pacific
Conference Championship series.
In the 1st inning, Esteban German walked and scored on Jason
Grabowski's single to right field as the River Cats built a quick
1-0 lead.
The Sounds tied the game in the 2nd inning. Jorge Toca singled
to right field and scored on Tomas De La Rosa's double down the
left field line.
The rest of the game was all River Cats. In the 4th inning with
two outs, Luis Lopez reached on a throwing error. Michael
Lockwood followed with a home run as the 'Cats built a 3-1 lead.
The River Cats broke the game wide open in the 6th inning.
Graham Koonce walked and Grabowski singled to right field. Lopez
doubled to left field as Koonce scored and Grabowski scored on
Mark Johnson's single to left field. Lopez scored on Jose Flores'
sacrifice fly out as Sacramento led 6-1.
In the 7th inning with two outs, Grabowski walked and scored on
Lockwood's single to right field.
The River Cats closed out the scoring in the 8th inning. Chris
Prieto singled to drive in Flores.
Sacramento's Luis Lopez was named the MVP of the 2003 PCL
Championship series. Lopez belted two home runs and drove in
eight runs in the PCL Championship series.
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September 10, 2003
- PCL Championship - Game 2
- River Cats/Sounds
River Cats lead series 2-0
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Sacramento 201 000 040 -- 7 7 0
Nashville 000 110 000 -- 2 11 0
WP: Erik Hiljus (2-0)
LP: Pat Mahomes (0-2)
HR: SAC Graham Koonce (1) off Pat Mahomes in the 1st inning
Luis Lopez (3) off Ben Shaffar in the 8th inning
NSH Adam Hyzdu (4) off Erik Hiljus in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:51
ATT: 8,524
Graham Koonce and Luis Lopez powered the Sacramento River
Cats (Athletics) over the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) 7-2 to take
a commanding 2-0 series lead. The series moves to Sacramento
where the River Cats only need to win one of the next three
games to claim the 2003 PCL Championship.
In the 1st inning, Graham Koonce two-run homered as the River
Cats led 2-0.
The River Cats built the lead to 3-0 in the 3rd inning as Jose
Flores scored on a wild pitch.
In the 4th inning, Adam Hyzdu solo-homered as the Sounds cut
the defecit to two runs at 3-1.
In the 5th inning, Nashville's John Barnes doubled to drive in
Rich Thompson to make it a 3-2 River Cats lead.
In the 8th inning, the River Cats put the game away as Luis
Lopez homered with the bases loaded, driving in Chris Prieto,
Koonce and Jason Grabowski.
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Nuñez Outrighted to Albuquerque
Pitcher Vladimir Nuñez has been outrighted to Albuquerque.
Earlier in the week the Marlins designated him for assignment and
was able to outright him to Albuquerque today.
Filed 09/10/2003
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September 9, 2003
- PCL Championship - Game 1
- River Cats/Sounds
River Cats lead series 1-0
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Sacramento 030 001 000 -- 4 8 0
Nashville 100 001 000 -- 2 6 0
WP: John Rheinecker (1-0)
LP: Ryan Vogelsong (0-1)
SV: Jeremy Fikac (1)
HR: SAC Luis Lopez (2) off Ryan Vogelsong in the 2nd inning
NSH Tony Alvarez (2) off John Rheinecker in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:43
ATT: 6,752
Luis Lopez's home run led the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
over the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) 4-2 as the River Cats took
a 1-0 series lead in the 2003 Pacific Coast League Championship
Series.
In the Sounds half of the 1st inning, Tony Alvarez led off with
a solo homer.
In the 2nd inning with Jason Grabowski and Graham Koonce on
base, Lopez homered as the River Cats took a 3-1 lead.
In the 6th inning, Koonce doubled to drive in Mike Edwards
as the River Cats extended their lead to 4-1.
In the 6th inning, Nashville's John Barnes singled to plate Dave
Doster to close out the scoring in the game.
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Olsen to Marlins
The Florida Marlins activated pitcher Kevin Olsen from the
60-day major league disabled list and recalled him from
Albuquerque where he had been on his rehabilitation
assignment.
To make room on the Marlins 40-man roster for Olsen, pitcher
Vladimir Nuñez was designated for assignment.
Filed 09/09/2003
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September 6, 2003 -
Sounds/Isotopes
American Conference Championship - Game 4
Sounds win series 3-1
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 010 000 200 -- 3 9 0
Albuquerque 001 000 000 -- 1 3 1
WP: Matt Guerrier (1-0)
LP: Aaron Small (0-1)
HR: NSH Adam Hyzdu (3) off Aaron Small in the 2nd inning
John Barnes (2) off Aaron Small in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:34
ATT: 8,051
Matt Guerrier pitched a complete game 3-hitter as the Nashville
Sounds (Pirates) defeated the Isotopes 3-1 to win the 2003
American Conference Championship best-of-five series 3 games
to 1 game. Nashville advances to the PCL Championship against
the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) beginning on Tuesday
evening.
Adam Hyzdu solo-homered in the 2nd inning as the Sounds led
1-0.
In the 3rd inning, the Isotopes tied the game at 1-1 when Matt
Erickson doubled to drive in Abraham Nuñez.
The Sounds took the lead for good in the 7th inning when John
Barnes homered with Dave Doster on base.
Aaron Small went 7 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs. He walked
1 and struck out 4.
'Topes Notes: Kevin Olsen made an appearance with the Isotopes
and gave up no runs and 2 hits in 2 innings. . . . 17,431 fans
attended the two playoff games at Isotopes Park. For the regular
season and playoffs, 594,298 fans went through the turnstiles at
Isotopes Park for an average of 8,141 fans per game. For a
comparison of how great the attendance was, the largest season
attendance for the Albuquerque Dukes at the Sports Stadium was
390,652. 33,581 fans attended the four games of the American
Conference Championship for a per-game average of 8,395. . . .
The Isotopes season may be over, but keep reading this page as
there will be coverage of the 2003 PCL Championship as well as
any Isotopes offseason news and roster moves, a redesign of the
web page, and the posting of the 2004 season schedule when
released.
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September 5, 2003 -
Sounds/Isotopes
American Conference Championship Game 3
Sounds lead series 2-1
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 200 140 000 032 -- 12 16 2
Albuquerque 600 100 000 030 -- 10 18 1
WP: Jim Mann (1-0)
LP: Allen Levrault (0-1)
SV: Frank Brooks (1)
HR: NSH Aaron Holbert (2) off Jason Grilli in the 4th inning
Adam Hyzdu (2) off Jason Grilli in the 5th inning
Jorge Toca (1) off Marty McLeary in the 5th inning
Dave Doster (1) off Blaine Neal in the 11th inning
ABQ Robert Stratton (1) off Dave Williams in the 1st inning
Paul Hoover (1) off Dave Williams in the 1st inning
Jason Wood (1) off Jim Mann in the 11th inning
TIME: 4:15
ATT: 9,380
The Isotopes came up with a miracle 11th inning rally but it was
for naught as the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) came up with two
runs in the 12th inning to take a 12-10 victory over the Isotopes
in a wild Friday night contest at "The Lab". The Sounds hold a
2-1 series lead in the best-of-five American Conference
Championships and the Isotopes will have to win the next two
games to advance to the PCL Championship Series next week.
In the 1st inning, Adam Hyzdu singled to score Tony Alvarez
and Hyzdu scored when Aaron Holbert drew a bases loaded
walk as the Sounds led 2-0.
In the bottom of the 1st inning, Jason Wood singled to drive in
Kevin Hooper. Derek Wathan scored on Chad Allen's single
and Wood and Allen scored on Robert Stratton's inside-the-park
home run. Paul Hoover followed with a solo homer as the
Isotopes led 6-2.
Aaron Holbert solo-homered in the 4th inning as the Sounds
cut the defecit to three runs at 6-3.
In the Isotopes half of the 4th inning, Matt Erickson singled
to plate Hoover.
In the 5th inning, Hyzdu homered with Dave Doster and J.J.
Davis on base and Jorge Toca solo-homered as the Sounds
tied the game at 7-7.
In the 11th inning, Chris Snusz sacrifice flied out to score
Tomas de la Rosa and Alvarez walked ahead of Doster's
home run as the Sounds led 10-7.
In the Isotopes half of the 11th inning, the Isotopes worked
some two-out mojo to keep them alive in the game. Wathan
tripled to score Hooper and Jason Wood homered as the 'Topes
tied the game at 10-10.
In the 12th inning, the Sounds had some two-out mojo of their
own to take the lead for good. De la Rosa walked and Snusz
doubled to plate de la Rosa and Doster singled to drive in
Snusz.
Isotopes starter Jason Grilli went 4 innings, giving up 7 hits and
6 runs. He walked 4 and struck out 3 in addition to allowing
2 homers.
'Topes Notes: Kevin Olsen made a rehabilitation assignment
start for the Class-A Jupiter Hammerheads on September 2nd.
He started and went 5 innings, giving up a hit and a run
(unearned). He walked none and struck out 8 in the game.
Olsen is expected to make one more outing, this time with the
Isotopes, before he pitches again with the Marlins. . . .
Pitching probables for Game 4 of the series are Aaron Small
for the Isotopes and Matt Guerrier for the Sounds.
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September 5, 2003 -
Trappers/River Cats
Pacific Conference Championship - Game 3
Sacramento wins series 3-0
Raley Field, Sacramento
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Edmonton 000 000 010 -- 1 5 2
Sacramento 410 000 00x -- 5 6 0
WP: Erik Hiljus (1-0)
LP: Sun-Woo Kim (0-1)
HR: SAC Esteban German (1) off Sun-Woo Kim in the 2nd inning
TIME: 2:19
ATT: 12,801
The Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) defeated the Edmonton
Trappers (Expos) 5-1 to wrap up a 3 games to 0 games sweep of
the Pacific Conference Championship best-of-five series.
Sacramento will meet the winner of the American Conference
Championship between the Isotopes and Nashville Sounds in
the best-of-five PCL Championship Series beginning on Tuesday.
In the 1st inning, Luis Lopez doubled with the bases loaded and
scored on errors by Trappers left-fielder Terrmel Sledge and
pitcher Sun-Woo Kim as the River Cats led 4-0.
Esteban German solo-homered as the River Cats extended the
lead to 5-0 in the 2nd inning.
In the 8th inning, the Trappers avoided being shut out as Jake
Thrower singled and scored on Luis Figueroa's single.
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September 4, 2003 -
Isotopes/Sounds
American Conference Championship - Game 2
series tied 1-1
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Albuquerque 401 011 000 -- 7 12 0
Nashville 000 120 020 -- 5 10 2
WP: Sean Bergman (1-0)
LP: Pat Mahomes (0-1)
SV: Blaine Neal (1)
HR: NSH Tony Alvarez (1) off Sean Bergman in the 4th inning
Adam Hyzdu (1) off Sean Bergman in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:36
ATT: 10,004
Albuquerque scored big early and held off a Nashville Sounds
(Pirates) late game rally as the Isotopes won 7-5 to tie the
best-of-five American Conference Championship at 1-1.
In the 1st inning, the Isotopes put up a four spot. Matt
Erickson led off with a double and scored on Derek Wathan's
single. Jason Wood singled and Chris Donnels doubled to
plate Wathan and Wood. Chad Allen doubled to right-center
field to score Donnels.
In the 3rd inning, Wood reached on a two-base error and
scored on a throwing error on Sounds shortstop Aaron Holbert
as the Isotopes extended the lead to 5-0.
Tony Alvarez solo-homered in the 4th inning as the Sounds got
on the scoreboard.
In the 5th inning, Wood walked, stole second base and scored
on Allen's single to right field as the Isotopes led 6-1.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, Bobby Hill doubled and Holbert
infield singled. Blake Barthol doubled to right-center field as
Hill and Holbert raced around to score.
In the 6th inning, Kevin Hooper singled, stole second base
and scored on Wathan's double to give the Isotopes a 7-3
lead.
The Sounds closed out the scoring in the 8th inning when J.J.
Davis was hit by a pitch and Adam Hyzdu followed with a home
run.
'Topes Notes: Chad Allen has the hot bat for the Isotopes.
In the first two games of the series, he went 5x9 (.556) with
a run scored and six runs batted in. Allen has homered
and doubled in the series so far. . . . 16,150 fans attended
the first two games of the series in Nashville, for a per-game
average of 8,075. . . . The series heads to Albuquerque for
Games 3 and 4 and Game 5 (if necessary). Probable starters
for Game 3 of the series are Jason Grilli for the Isotopes and
Dave Wiliams for the Sounds.
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September 4, 2003 -
River Cats/Trappers
Pacific Conference Championship Game 2
River Cats lead series 2-0
Telus Field, Edmonton
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Sacramento 000 012 430 -- 10 18 1
Edmonton 200 000 102 -- 5 9 0
WP: John Rheinecker (1-0)
LP: Britt Reames (0-1)
HR: SAC Luis Lopez (1) off Roy Corcoran in the 7th inning
EDM Randy Knorr (1) off Jeremy Fikac in the 9th inning
TIME: 2:57
ATT: 4,052
For the second straight night, the Sacramento River Cats
(Athletics) defeated the Edmonton Trappers (Expos) 10-5 to
take a commanding 2-0 best-of-five series lead. Sacramento
heads home only needing one victory in three tries in order
to wrap up the Pacific Conference Championship and advance
to the PCL Championship Series.
Edmonton scored twice in the first inning to finally have a lead
during a game in the series. Terrmel Sledge and Valentino
Pascucci scored on Ryan Balfe's double.
Jose Flores scored on Esteban German's groundout in the 5th
inning and Mike Edwards scored on a wild pitch and Mike
Lockwood singled to plate Luis Lopez in the 6th inning as the
River Cats took a 3-2 lead.
The River Cats extended their lead in the 7th inning. Jason
Grabowski doubled to score Edwards and Lopez homered
with Grabowski and Graham Koonce on base as the River Cats
led 7-2.
Randy Knorr scored on Peter Bergeron's double as the Trappers
cut the defecit to four runs at 7-3 in their half of the 7th inning,
but the River Cats came up with three more runs in the 8th inning
as Chris Prieto singled to score Flores and Grabowski singled to
drive in Prieto and German.
Knorr homered with Jeff Bailey on base as the Trappers closed
out the scoring in the game in the bottom of the 9th inning.
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September 3, 2003 -
Isotopes/Sounds
American Conference Championship - Game 1
Sounds lead best-of-five series 1-0
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Albuquerque 010 000 400 -- 5 10 0
Nashville 000 300 12x -- 6 10 0
WP: Frank Brooks (1-0)
LP: Vladimir Nuñez (0-1)
SV: Jim Mann (1)
HR: NSH Aaron Holbert (1) off Scott Sanders in the 4th inning
John Barnes (1) off Abraham Nuñez in the 8th inning
ABQ Chad Allen (1) off Ryan Vogelsong in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:41
ATT: 6,146
In the first game of the 2003 American Conference Championship,
the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) ralled in the 8th inning to defeat
the Isotopes 6-5.
In the 2nd inning, Jason Wood doubled and scored on Chad
Allen's RBI single as the Isotopes led 2-0.
In the 4th inning, the Sounds took a 3-1 lead. With two outs,
John Barnes and Bobby Hill singled and Aaron Holbert followed
with a three-run homer.
The Isotopes regained the lead in the 7th inning. Derek Wathan
and Wood singled and Chris Donnels singled to plate Wathan.
Chad Allen three-run homered as the 'Topes led 5-3.
The Sounds tied the game in the 7th inning -- Tony Alvarez
doubled and scored on Dave Doster's single.
In the 8th inning, Adam Hyzdu singled and John Barnes homered
off Isotopes reliever Vladimir Nuñez.
Isotopes starter Scott Sanders pitched seven innings, giving up
seven hits and four runs. He walked one and struck out four.
'Topes Notes: Final 2003 Regular Season Isotopes statistics and
final 2003 Pacific Coast League standings have been added to
this web page. . . . The Pacific Coast League named Terrmel
Sledge of the Edmonton Trappers (Expos) the Hitter of the Week.
In the last week of the season, Sledge hit .474 with seven runs
scored and nine runs batted in. . . . The PCL Pitcher of the Week
is Nashville's Ryan Vogelsong. Vogelsong shut out the New
Orleans Zephyrs (Astros) while allowing five hits and struck out
12 in the game that clinched the Eastern Division title for the
Sounds. . . . Pitching probables for Game 2 of the American
Conference Championship are Sean Bergman for the Isotopes
and Pat Mahomes for the Sounds.
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September 3, 2003 -
River Cats/Trappers
Pacific Conference Championships - Game 1
River Cats lead series 1-0
Telus Field, Edmonton
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Sacramento 210 153 301 -- 16 20 0
Edmonton 000 000 002 -- 2 6 2
WP: Justin Duchscherer (1-0)
LP: Seung Song (0-1)
HR: EDM Jason Grabowski (1) off Anthony Ferrari in the 7th inning
TIME: 3:07
ATT: 5,114
In Game 1 of the Pacific Conference Championships, the
Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) pounded out 20 hits as they
crushed the Edmonton Trappers (Expos) 16-2.
In the 1st inning, Graham Koonce's sacrifice fly scored Chris
Prieto and Mike Edwards scored on an error as the River
Cats led 2-0.
Dan Johnson scored on a fielder's choice in the 2nd inning and
Jose Flores singled to plate Mike Lockwood in the 4th inning as
the River Cats built up the lead to 4-0.
In the 5th inning, Edwards scored on Jason Grabowski's single
and Flores singled to score Grabowski and Luis Lopez. An
error allowed Lockwood and Flores to score as the River Cats
led 9-0.
In the 6th inning, Grabowski doubled to drive in Edwards and
Johnson singled to plate Grabowski. Flores singled to drive
in Lopez as the River Cats led 12-0.
In the 7th inning, Grabowski homered with Edwards and Koonce
on base to extend the lead to 15-0.
In the 9th inning, Esteban German singled to score Lockwood to
close out the River Cats scoring.
The Trappers avoided the shoutout in the bottom of the 9th
inning. Terrmel Sledge singled to score Peter Bergeron and
Valentino Pascucci sacrifice flied out to score Luis Figueroa.
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Valdez on DL; Olsen to 'Topes;
Levrault and House Activated
Infielder Wilson Valdez was placed on the disabled list with a
broken left thumb.
The Florida Marlins optioned pitcher Kevin Olsen to Albuquerque.
Olsen appeared in four games for the Marlins, going 0-0 with a
11.17 ERA. He gave up 19 hits, 12 earned runs, 3 walks and
7 strikeouts in 9 2/3 IP. Unfortunately, he was hit in the head
with a comeback line drive at Fenway Park in Boston and has
been slowly working to getting back on the mound.
Pitcher Allen Levrault was activated from the disabled list.
Pitcher Craig House was activated from the disabled list and
transferred to Class-AA Carolina.
Filed 09/03/2003
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2003 Isotopes Individual Awards
Before Monday's final game of the season, 2003 Isotopes
individual season award winners were announced. The
awards were voted on by Isotope players and coaches.
Jason Wood won the 2003 Most Valuable Player award.
Sean Bergman won the 2003 Pitcher of the Year award.
Kevin Hooper won the 2003 Community-Minded Player of the
Year award as voted on by Isotopes management.
Wilson Valdez won the 2003 Defense Player of the Year award.
Derek Wathan won the 2003 "Mr. Hustle" award.
Robert Stratton won the 2003 Power Hitter award.
Filed 09/01/2003
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September 1, 2003 - Isotopes (74-70)
2003 PCL Central Division Champs!
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 300 000 030 000 001 -- 7 17 0
Albuquerque 100 410 000 000 000 -- 6 15 0
WP: Mike Holtz (3-2)
LP: Juan Alvarez (3-2)
SV: Jim Mann (5)
HR: NSH Tony Alvarez (9) off Aaron Small in the 1st inning
Jorge Toca (2) off Aaron Small in the 1st inning
ABQ Chris Donnels (13) off Matt Guerrier in the 5th inning
TIME: 4:30
ATT: 11,659
In the 9th inning of the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) victory over
the Isotopes 7-6 in 15 innings, the Isotopes knew that they had
clinched the 2003 PCL Central Division without needing a victory
-- Omaha defeated Colorado Springs 8-2 in the first game of a
doubleheader in Colorado Springs.
Tony Alvarez led off the game with a home run and Jorge Toca
later in the inning homered with Dave Doster on base as the
Sounds led 3-0 before the Isotopes came to bat.
The Isotopes immediately cut into the lead in their half of the
1st inning. Matt Erickson walked and later scored on Jason
Wood's single up the middle.
In the 4th inning, Abraham Nuñez doubled and Matt
Treanor singled. Aaron Small bunted and the Sounds tried
to throw out Nuñez at home plate but the throw hit
Nuñez in the helmet and Small was safe at first base
on the play. Kevin Hooper tripled to right field as Treanor
and Small scored. Erickson hit a grounder and the Sounds
tagged out Hooper while Erickson advanced to second base.
Derek Wathan tripled to drive in Erickson as the Isotopes
led 5-3.
Chris Donnels solo-homered in the 5th inning as the Isotopes
extended their lead to 6-3.
The Sounds rallied to tie the game in the 8th inning. Alvarez
tripled and scored on Doster's single. Aaron Holbert came in
to pinch run for Doster and scored on J.J. Davis' double.
Davis stole third and scored on John Barnes' single.
In the 15th inning, Adam Hyzdu tripled and scored on Sounds
reliever Mike Holtz's bloop single to center.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-7 (.323), 3B (2)
Kevin Hooper 1-6 (.266), 2 RBI (54), 3B (4), BB (35)
Jason Wood 2-6 (.296), RBI (83), BB (45), K (96)
Robert Stratton 0-1 (.212)
Abraham Nuñez 2-7 (.311), R (35), 2 2B (13), 2 K (55)
Vladimir Nuñez 2 1/3 IP (68), 2 H (67), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB,
5 K (54) (Season ERA: 4.76)
Blaine Neal 2 1/3 IP (46 1/3), 4 H (55), 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB (16),
1 K (32) (Season ERA: 2.33)
Final 2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 74-70 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 73-70 0.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 70-72 3.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 70-73 3.5
'Topes Notes: Keep checking this page as there will be coverage
of the Isotopes march towards the 2003 PCL Championship. The
Isotopes begin the process by playing the 2003 PCL American
Conference Championship against the Sounds beginning on
Wednesday evening in Nashville. The Isotopes hold the home
field advantage in the best-of-five conference championship but
will not have the home field advantage in the PCL Championship
if the 'Topes defeat the Sounds. The Sacramento River Cats
(Athletics) and Edmonton Trappers (Expos) meet in the Pacific
Conference Championship. . . . The 15-inning contest marked
the longest contest (both innings-wise and time-wise at 4 hours
and 30 minutes) that the Isotopes have played in franchise
history. . . . The Isotopes went 6-4 in extra inning games in
2003 with a 1-3 extra inning record at Isotopes Park. . . . The
Isotopes drew 43,007 for the final regular season series at
Isotopes Park. Total 2003 regular season attendance was 576,867
or an average per-game attendance of 8,125. . . . Robert
Stratton finished the 2003 regular season with 175 strikeouts,
which ties him with Gorman Thomas (1974) and Rob Deer (1984)
for the PCL record for most single-season strikeouts. . . .
Nashville took the four game series 3-1 as well as the 16-game
season series 10-6. . . . Chris Donnels extended his hitting
streak to 12 games. . . . The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page
Player of the Series is Matt Erickson. Erickson went 9x15 (.600)
in the series with two doubles, a triple, a stolen base, drove in
four runs and scored three runs. . . . The PCL Hitter of the
Week (week ending August 25, 2003) was Doug Devore of the
Tucson Sidewinders (Diamondbacks). Devore hit .480 (12x25)
for the week. He drove in seven runs and scored five runs.
The PCL Pitcher of the Week was Noah Lowry of the Fresno
Grizzlies (Giants). He shut out the Sidewinders through 7 1/3
innings while allowing three hits, one walk, and eight strikeouts.
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Hermida Joins 'Topes
Outfielder Jeremy Hermida was transferred from Class-A
Greensboro Bats to the Isotopes.
Hermida was Florida's first round draft pick in the 2002 draft
(11th pick overall). With the Bats, Hermida hit .285 in 467
at-bats with 23 doubles, 5 triples, 6 home runs, 49 runs
batted in, 28 stolen bases, 80 walks and 100 strikeouts.
Filed 09/01/2003
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August 31, 2003 - Isotopes (74-69)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 201 600 001 -- 10 13 0
Albuquerque 100 000 100 -- 2 7 2
WP: Pat Mahomes (8-4)
LP: Justin Wayne (4-12)
HR: NSH J.J. Davis (25) off Justin Wayne in the 1st inning
J.J. Davis (26) off Justin Wayne in the 3rd inning
Dave Doster (12) off Oswaldo Mairena in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:57
ATT: 13,380
The Nashville Sounds (Pirates) utilized three home runs to
score seven of their ten runs as they routed the Isotopes
10-2 in front of a record crowd at Isotopes Park.
In the 1st inning, Dave Doster singled and J.J. Davis homered
as the Sounds built a 2-0 lead.
In the bottom of the 1st inning, Kevin Hooper walked and
scored on Jason Wood's groundout as the Isotopes cut
the defecit to a run at 2-1.
J.J. Davis solo-homered, his second homer of the game, in
the 3rd inning as the Sounds led 3-1.
The Sounds put the game away in the 4th inning. Bobby Hill
and Aaron Holbert walked. Blake Barthol singled to plate Hill
and Sounds reliever Pat Mahomes doubled to drive in Holbert.
Rich Thompson was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Doster
followed with a grand-slam home run to give the Sounds a 9-1
lead.
Matt Treanor singled and scored on Matt Erickson's single in
the 7th inning as the Isotopes closed out their scoring.
The Sounds closed out their scoring in the 9th inning as Adam
Hyzdu singled and later scored on an error.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-1 (.324), K (48)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.267), R (77), BB (34)
Jason Wood 0-4 (.296), RBI (82), 2 K (95)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.213), BB (36), K (175)
Abraham Nuñez 1-4 (.312), K (53)
Justin Wayne (L, 4-12) 3 1/3 IP (136), 5 H (137), 6 R (81),
6 ER (64), 2 BB (40), 2 K (82), 2 HR (10)
(Season ERA: 4.24)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 74-69 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 72-69 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 69-72 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 69-72 4.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes magic number for clinching via a tie-
breaker the PCL Central Division remains at one game. The
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) doubleheader was rained out
on Sunday evening so the Isotopes were unable to have the Sky
Sox lose a game to reduce the magic number to zero. . . . Derek
Wathan ended his 13 game hitting streak by going 0x4. Chris
Donnels extended his hitting streak to 11 games. . . . Pitching
probables for the last game of the series (and 2003 regular
season) are Aaron Small (6-4, 4.64) for the Isotopes and Matt
Guerrier (4-6, 4.22) for the Sounds.
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Williams to Marlins
The Florida Marlins purchased the contract of outfielder
Gerald Williams from Albuquerque as part of September
major league roster expansion.
Williams appeared in 85 games for the Isotopes, hitting .303
with 22 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 50 RBI. He
walked 24 times and struck out 45 times.
Filed 08/31/2003
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August 30, 2003 - Isotopes (74-68)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 000 000 200 -- 2 4 1
Albuquerque 703 010 11x -- 13 16 2
WP: Jason Grilli (6-2)
LP: Jeff Bennett (1-3)
HR: ABQ Robert Stratton (32) off Jeff Bennett in the 1st inning
Jason Grilli (1) off Jeff Bennett in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:35
ATT: 8,370
Three Albuquerque pitchers four-hit the Nashville Sounds
(Pirates) and the Isotopes had a huge first inning en route
to a 13-2 thumping of the Sounds on Saturday afternoon
at "The Lab".
The Isotopes put up a seven-spot in the 1st inning. Matt
Erickson doubled to left-center field and Derek Wathan singled
to center to score Erickson. Jason Wood singled to left ahead
of Abraham Nuñez's double off the right field wall to plate
Wathan and Wood. Robert Stratton belted a two-run home run
and Kevin Hooper reached on a fielder's choice before Isotopes
starter Jason Grilli two-run homered just inside the left-field
foul pole.
In the 3rd inning with two outs, Hooper and Grilli walked and
Gerald Williams singled to left field to score Hooper. Erickson
followed with a triple to right-center field to score Grilli and
Williams as the Isotopes extended their lead to 10-0.
In the 5th inning, Grilli reached on an infield single and later
scored on Wood's double.
In the 7th inning, the Sounds avoided the shutout. J.J. Davis
doubled down the third base line, Jorge Toca singled to right
field, and Bobby Hill reached on an error as Davis scored.
Aaron Holbert reached on a fielder's choice to score Toca as
the Sounds trailed 11-2.
In the Isotopes half of the 7th inning, Williams doubled and
scored on Erickson's double.
In the 8th inning, the Isotopes closed out the scoring.
Stratton walked, Treanor reached on a hit and Hooper
grounded out to score Stratton.
Grilli went 7 innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned) and 4 hits.
He walked 1 and struck out 2.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 0-4 (.267), 2 R (76), RBI (52), BB (33)
Jason Wood 2-5 (.298), R (80), RBI (81), 2B (26), 2 K (93)
Robert Stratton 1-4 (.215), 2 R (63), 2 RBI (82), HR (32),
BB (35), 2 K (174)
Abraham Nuñez 1-5 (.313), R (34), 2 RBI (38), 2B (11),
K (52)
Vladimir Nuñez 1 IP (65 2/3), 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB,
2 K (49) (Season ERA: 4.93)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 74-68 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 72-69 1.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 69-72 4.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 69-72 4.5
'Topes Notes: Albuquerque's magic number for clinching the PCL
Central Division is one (because of the tie-breaker advantage)
or two to clinch the division title outright without needing the
tie-breaker. The Isotopes could have clinched the title on
Saturday evening with a Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies)
loss, but the Sky Sox contest was rained out. . . . Robert
Stratton homered in the game to lead the league (and all of
minor league baseball) in home runs with 32. He also
regained the lead in the Old Navy Home Run Hero contest.
. . . Jason Grilli is only the second Isotope pitcher to homer
in a game this season -- Scott Sanders was the first. . . .
The Isotopes won today's game by the largest winning margin
of the season -- 11 runs. . . . Derek Wathan extended his hitting
streak to 13 games. . . . With the attendance at Saturday's game
(8,370), the Isotopes have eclipsed the 550,000 mark for the 2003
season at Isotopes Park. 551,828 fans have attended this season
for a per-game average of 7,998. . . . Pitching probables for
Game 3 of the series are Justin Wayne (4-11, 3.93) for the
Isotopes and a pitcher yet to be officially named by the Sounds,
but it might be Ryan Vogelsong (13-8, 4.26).
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Allen Removed from Marlins 40-Man
Roster
The Florida Marlins recalled Chad Allen with instructions not
to report and then outrighted him to Albuquerque. The net
effect of this move is to remove Allen from the Marlins
40-Man roster, possibly to make room for September major
league roster expansion or to make a last-minute trade.
Marlins third baseman Mike Lowell broke his hand in a recent
game and is expected to miss the rest of the season. So far,
the Marlins have not promoted any Isotope player to replace
Lowell as the Marlins are expecting to acquire someone off the
major league waiver wire or trade for someone.
Filed 08/30/2003
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August 29, 2003 - Isotopes (73-68)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Nashville 000 005 303 -- 11 15 1
Albuquerque 001 110 100 -- 4 11 1
WP: Tom Fordham (2-2)
LP: Oswaldo Mairena (6-4)
HR: NSH Dave Doster (11) off Sean Bergman in the 6th inning
ABQ Gerald Williams (14) off Ben Shaffar in the 3rd inning
TIME: 3:05
ATT: 9,598
The Nashville Sounds (Pirates) scored eleven runs in the last
half of the game as they defeated the Isotopes 11-4 on Friday
evening at "The Lab".
Gerald Williams solo-homered in the 3rd inning, Paul Hoover
singled to plate Chris Donnels in the 4th inning, and Williams
scored on Derek Wathan's single in the 5th inning as the
Isotopes led 3-0.
Nashville put a five-spot on the board in the 6th inning,
highlighted by Dave Doster's solo homer and Aaron Holbert's
two-run triple.
In the 7th inning with the bases loaded, Jorge Toca doubled
to drive in Rich Thompson, Doster, and Tony Alvarez as
the Sounds extended their lead to 8-3.
Abraham Nuñez drove in a run in the 7th inning as the
Isotopes cut the defecit to four runs at 8-4 but the 'Topes
would not get any closer to the Sounds in the game.
In the 9th inning, Nashville put their final three runs of the
game on the scoreboard. Adam Hyzdu singled to score
Doster and Holbert singled with the bases loaded to drive
in Hyzdu and Toca.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 0-3 (.269)
Wilson Valdez 1-3 (.287), SB (33), BB (19), K (37)
Jason Wood 1-4 (.297), BB (44), K (91)
Robert Stratton 0-1 (.214), K (172)
Abraham Nuñez 1-3 (.316), RBI (36), SB (9), BB (32),
K (52)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 73-68 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 72-69 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 69-72 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 69-72 4.0
'Topes Notes: Despite the loss, the Isotopes magic number for
clinching the PCL Central Division crown decreased to three as
the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) lost their contest. . . .
Derek Wathan extended his hitting streak to 12 games, while
Chris Donnels extended his streak to 10 games and Wilson
Valdez to 7 games. . . . The Pacific Coast League named
Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) manager Tony DeFrancesco
the 2003 PCL Manager of the Year. The River Cats clean swept
the individual season awards (Pitcher of the Year, MVP, and
Manager of the Year). . . . Pitching probables for Game 2 of the
series are Jason Grilli (5-2, 3.62) for the Isotopes and Jeff
Bennett (1-2, 3.10) for the Sounds. The special game time is
12:05pm to allow the game to be played before the University of
New Mexico Lobo football home opener later in the evening.
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August 28, 2003 - Isotopes (73-67)
Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha
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Albuquerque 010 100 000 -- 2 7 0
Omaha 000 100 000 -- 1 7 0
WP: Scott Sanders (7-5)
LP: Ryan Baerlocher (4-7)
SV: Blaine Neal (21)
HR: OMA Brandon Berger (12) off Scott Sanders in the 4th inning
TIME: 3:04
ATT: 6,535
The Isotopes edged the Omaha Royals (Royals) 2-1 to win their
last road game of the 2003 regular season. The Colorado Springs
Sky Sox (Rockies) won their game to stay one game behind the
Isotopes in the PCL Central Division race and Omaha and Iowa
(Cubs) were eliminated from the race. The 'Topes reduced
their magic number for clinching the division title to four games.
In the 2nd inning, Chris Donnels walked, Abraham Nuñez
walked and Matt Erickson singled to load the bases. Kevin
Hooper's sacrifice fly to right field scored Donnels as the 'Topes
led 1-0.
In the 4th inning, Donnels walked and scored on Hooper's single
to extend the lead to 2-0.
Omaha got their only run of the game in their half of the 4th
inning as Brandon Berger solo-homered.
Sanders went 5 innings, giving up 1 run and 4 hits. He walked 1
and struck out 6.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 1-3 (.271), 2 RBI (51), K (62)
Wilson Valdez 2-4 (.287), 2B (12)
Jason Wood 0-4 (.297)
Abraham Nuñez 0-2 (.316), 2 BB (31), K (51)
Blaine Neal (S, 21) 1 IP (44), 1 H (51), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB,
3 K (31) (Season ERA: 2.45)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 73-67 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 72-68 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 68-72 5.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 68-72 5.0
'Topes Notes: Albuquerque recorded its 73rd victory of the
season to guarantee not to have a losing record in 2003.
. . . The Isotopes took the five game series 3-2. For the 2003
regular season 16-game series, the Omaha Royals won nine of
those contests. . . . Albuquerque ended 2003 regular season
divisional play with a 26-22 record, winning series' against Iowa
and Colorado Springs and losing a series against Omaha. . . .
Several Isotopes extended hitting streaks in the game: Derek
Wathan to 11 games, Chris Donnels to 9 games and Wilson Valdez
to 6 games. Jason Wood's 5-game hitting streak ended. . . .
The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page Player of the Series is Jason
Wood. Wood went 5x18 (.278) in the series with four runs scored
and six runs batted in. He tripled and homered twice in the
series. . . . The Pacific Coast League named Graham Koonce of
the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) the league's 2003 Most
Valuable Player. . . . The Isotopes return home for the final
four games of the season which could be a preview of the 2003
PCL American Conference Playoff Series if the Isotopes hold on
to win the PCL Central Division. Pitching probables for Game
1 against the Nashville Sounds (Pirates) are Sean Bergman
(8-11, 4.69) for the Isotopes and Ben Shaffar (0-0, 1.59) for
the Sounds.
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August 27, 2003 - Isotopes (72-67)
Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha
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Albuquerque 000 260 002 -- 10 14 1
Omaha 020 010 010 -- 4 9 1
WP: Aaron Small (6-4)
LP: Chris George (3-4)
HR: ABQ Jason Wood (15) off Chris Geroge in the 4th inning
Jason Wood (16) off Nate Field in the 9th inning
TIME: 2:30
ATT: 2,832
Jason Wood homered twice in the Isotopes 10-4 victory over the
Omaha Royals (Royals) on Wednesday evening. The Isotopes
magic number to clinch the PCL Central Division was reduced
to five with the victory.
In the 2nd inning, Mike Kelly singled, Benny Agbayani walked
and Carlos Febles doubled to score Kelly. Gookie Dawkins'
sacrifice fly scored Agbayani as the Royals led 2-0.
Derek Wathan singled and Jason Wood hit his first homer of
the game as the Isotopes tied the game at 2-2.
In the 5th inning, the Isotopes broke the game open with a
six-spot. Paul Hoover doubled, Wilson Valdez bunt singled, and
Gerald Williams singled to center field as Hoover scored and
Kevin Hooper reached base on a bunt as Valdez scored. Wood's
grounder to the shortstop was misplayed for an error to load the
bases. Chad Allen doubled to clear the bases and he later scored
on Robert Stratton's sacrifice fly as the 'Topes led 8-2.
In the 5th inning, Dawkins doubled and scored on David DeJesus's
grounder and Jed Hansen singled and scored on Agbayani's single
in the 8th inning as the Royals crept to within four runs at 8-4.
Hooper doubled and Wood belted his second homer in the game to
extend the Isotopes lead to 10-4 in the 9th inning and Mike Judd
was able to take care of the Royals in the bottom of the 9th
inning.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-5 (.325), R (45), 3 RBI (53). 2B (30), 2 K (47)
Kevin Hooper 2-5 (.271), 2 R (74), RBI (49), 2B (9), 2 K (61)
Wilson Valdez 3-4 (.284), R (45)
Jason Wood 2-5 (.300), 3 R (79), 4 RBI (80), 2 HR (16)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.215), RBI (80), 2 K (171)
Abraham Nuñez 2-5 (.319), 2B (10), SB (8), 2 K (50)
Vladimir Nuñez 1 IP (64 2/3), 2 H (65), 1 R (36),
1 ER (36), 1 BB (20), 0 K (Season ERA: 5.01)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 72-67 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 71-68 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 68-71 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 68-71 4.0
'Topes Notes: Derek Wathan went 1x5 to extend his hitting
streak to ten games. Jason Wood and Wilson Valdez extended
their streaks to five games each. . . . Robert Stratton was the
only Isotope starter not to have a hit in the game. . . . Jason
Wood and Robert Stratton are both tied for the team lead in runs
batted in with 80. The slump has also cost Stratton his Old Navy
Home Run Hero contest lead as Graham Koonce of the Sacramento
River Cats (Athletics) is tied with him for the PCL lead (and all
of minor league baseball) in home runs with 31. . . . The Pacific
Coast League today named Justin Duchscherer of the Sacramento
River Cats their Pitcher of the Year. . . . Pitching probables
for the last road game of the 2003 regular season (and last
game of the series with Omaha) are Scott Sanders (6-5, 4.02) for
the Isotopes and Ryan Baerlocher (4-6, 4.78) for the Royals.
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Judd Activated from DL; House to DL
Pitcher Mike Judd has been activated from the disabled list,
while pitcher Craig House has been placed on the disabled
list with a lower back strain.
Filed 08/27/2003
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August 26, 2003 - Isotopes (71-67)
Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha
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Albuquerque 100 310 000 -- 5 7 2
Omaha 101 300 21x -- 8 13 0
WP: Jason Gilfillan (6-0)
LP: Oswaldo Mairena (6-3)
SV: Ryan Bukvich (5)
HR: OMA Jarrod Patterson (17) off Justin Wayne in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:54
ATT: 2,039
The Omaha Royals (Royals) rallied in the later stages of the game
to defeat the Isotopes 8-5.
In the 1st inning, Gerald Williams reached on an infield single
and scored on Jason Wood's single up the middle.
Jerrod Patterson solo-homered in the bottom of the first inning
as the Royals tied the game.
The Royals took the lead in the 3rd inning. David DeJesus
doubled and scored on Patterson's single up the middle.
In the 4th inning, the Isotopes took the lead. Wood, Chris
Donnels and Robert Stratton walked to load the baes. Matt
Treanor drew a walk to plate Wood and Matt Erickson ground-
rule doubled to right field to score Donnels and Stratton.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Carlos Febles singled, Tom
Prince doubled and Alexis Gomez singled to right field to
drive in Febles and Prince. Brent Abernathy singled to
plate Gomez as the Royals led 5-4.
In the 5th inning, Derek Wathan singled and Wood tripled
to drive him in and tie the game at 5-5.
In the 7th inning, the Royals took the lead for good. Abernathy
doubled, Mike Kelly and Benny Agbayani walked to load the
bases. Febles singled to left field as Abernathy and Kelly
scored.
In the 8th inning, the Royals closed out the scoring as Gookie
Dawkins singled and scored on Abernathy's sacrifice fly.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-2 (.327), SB (11), BB (18), K (45)
Wilson Valdez 1-4 (.278)
Jason Wood 2-3 (.299), R (76), 2 RBI (76), 3B (4), BB (43)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.217), R (61), BB (34), 2 K (169)
Justin Wayne 3 1/3 IP (132 2/3), 7 H (132), 5 R (75), 4 ER (58),
0 BB, 3 K (80), 1 HR (8) (Season ERA: 3.93)
Vladimir Nuñez 1/3 IP (63 2/3), 1 H (63), 0 R, 0 ER,
1 BB (19), 0 K (Season ERA: 4.95)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 71-67 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 70-68 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 68-70 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 68-70 3.0
'Topes Notes: Chris Donnels extended his hitting streak to
eight games while Derek Wathan extended his streak to nine
games. . . . The Pacific Coast League continued announcing
awards today as they named shortstop Bobby Crosby of the
Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) the PCL Rookie of the Year.
. . . Pitching probables for Game 4 of the series are Aaron
Small (5-4, 4.72) for the Isotopes and Chris George (3-3, 6.80)
for the Royals.
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August 25, 2003 - Isotopes (71-66)
Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha
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Albuquerque 101 000 000 3 -- 5 13 0
Omaha 011 000 000 0 -- 2 6 2
WP: Mike Fyhrie (8-4)
LP: Nate Field (2-2)
SV: Blaine Neal (20)
HR: ABQ Chad Allen (8) off Jamey Wright in the 3rd inning
Gerald Williams (13) off Nate Field in the 10th inning
TIME: 3:11
ATT: 2,089
Gerald Williams belted a big game winning home run in the 10th
inning as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (Royals) 5-2
on Monday evening in Omaha. Combined with a Colorado Springs
Sky Sox (Rockies) loss, the Isotopes are in sole possession of first
place in the PCL Central Division.
In the 1st inning, Gerald Williams doubled, stole third base and
scored on Derek Wathan's single as the 'Topes led 1-0.
The Royals tied the game in the 2nd inning. Carlos Febles
doubled and scored on Tom Prince's single.
The Isotopes regained the lead in the 3rd inning as Chad
Allen solo-homered but the Royals tied the game again in
their half ot the 3rd inning as Alexis Gomez doubled, David
DeJesus singled and Brent Abernathy grounded into a double
play as Gomez scored.
In the 10th inning, Matt Erickson singled, Kevin Hooper was
hit by a pitch and Gerald Williams followed with a home run.
Blaine Neal came into the game in the bottom of the 10th
inning and shut down the Royals for the save.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-6 (.329), R (44), RBI (50), HR (8)
Kevin Hooper 1-3 (.269), R (72), K (59)
Wilson Valdez 2-6 (.279)
Jason Wood 1-6 (.296), 2 K (90)
Abraham Nuñez 0-1 (.317), 4 BB (29)
Blaine Neal (S, 20) 1 IP (43), 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB (14),
1 K (28) (Season ERA: 2.51)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 71-66 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 70-67 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 67-70 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 67-70 4.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes are 6-3 in extra inning games in
2003, while their road extra-inning record is 5-1. . . . Derek
Wathan extended his hitting streak to eight games. . . .
Pitching probables for the middle game of the series are Justin
Wayne (4-11, 3.76) for the Isotopes and Brad Voyles (2-2, 2.95)
for the Royals.
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Stratton Named to All-PCL Team
The Pacific Coast League named their All-PCL Team on Monday
and Robert Stratton was the only Albuquerque Isotope named to
the team.
The All-PCL Team:
Catcher - Koyie Hill Las Vegas 51s
First Baseman - Graham Koonce Sacramento River Cats
Second Baseman - Bernie Castro Portland Beavers
Shortstop - Bobby Crosby Sacramento River Cats
Third Baseman - Chad Tracy Tucson Sidewinders
Outfielder - John Barnes Nashville Sounds
Outfielder - Terrmel Sledge Edmonton Trappers
Outfielder - Rene Reyes Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Designated Hitter - Robert Stratton Albuquerque Isotopes
Right-Handed Pitcher - Justin Duchscherer Sacramento River Cats
Left-Handed Pitcher - Chris Capuano Tucson Sidewinders
Relief Pitcher - Mark Corey Nashville Sounds
Filed 08/25/2003
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August 24, 2003 - Isotopes (70-66)
Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha
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Albuquerque 020 000 000 -- 2 9 1
Omaha 010 042 31x -- 11 16 1
WP: Sean Lowe (3-0)
LP: Sean Bergman (8-11)
TIME: 2:50
ATT: 4,190
The Omaha Royals (Royals) scored eleven unanswered runs to
crush the Isotopes 11-2 on Sunday afternoon.
In the 2nd inning, the Isotopes scored all the runs they would
in the game. Chris Donnels and Chad Allen singled and Matt
Erickson walked to load the bases. Paul Hoover singled to
drive in Donnels and Kevin Hooper sacrifice flied out to score
Allen as the 'Topes led 2-0.
In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Mike Kelly doubled and scored
on Carlos Febles' double.
The Royals took the lead in the 5th inning. Gookie Dawkins
and Juan Brito singled. Alexis Gomez tripled to plate Dawkins
and Brito. David DeJesus doubled to score Gomez. After Brent
Abernathy bunt singled, Jarrod Patteson grounded into a double
play to score DeJesus as the Royals led 5-2.
In the 6th inning, Brandon Berger singled, Febles reached on
an infield hit and Brito reached on an error to load the bases.
Isotopes reliever Marty McLeary uncorked a wild pitch to score
Berger and Gomez doubled to score Febles as the Royals
extended the lead to 7-2.
In the 7th inning, the Royals continued to pile on the runs.
Patterson singled and Berger and Febles walked to load the
bases. Dawkins grounded out to score Patterson and Brito
singled up the middle to plate Berger and Febles.
The Royals added their last run in the 8th inning. Patterson
walked, Kelly doubled and Berger grounded out to score
Patterson.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 3-4 (.329), R (43), 2B (29), K (44)
Kevin Hooper 0-3 (.269), RBI (48), K (58)
Wilson Valdez 1-4 (.278)
Abraham Nuñez 0-4 (.319), 2 K (48)
Vladimir Nuñez 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
(Season ERA: 4.97)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 70-66 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 70-66 ---
Omaha Royals (Royals) 67-69 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 66-70 4.0
'Topes Notes: Derek Wathan and Matt Erickson each extended
their hitting streaks to seven games. . . . Pitching probables
for Game 2 of the series are Jason Grilli (5-2, 3.69) for the
Isotopes and Jamey Wright (5-6, 3.85) for the Royals.
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Nuñez off DL, Alvarez off SL
Pitcher Abraham Nuñez has been activated off of the
disabled list.
Pitcher Juan Alvarez has served his suspension and has
been activated from the Suspended List.
Filed 08/24/2003
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August 23, 2003 - Isotopes (70-65)
Sec Taylor Stadium, Des Moines
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Albuquerque 000 001 010 -- 2 10 0
Iowa 102 000 00x -- 3 10 2
WP: Steve Smyth (6-10)
LP: Scott Sanders (6-5)
SV: Willie Banks (15)
TIME: 3:11
ATT: 11,869
The Iowa Cubs (Cubs) held off a late-inning Isotope rally as
they defeated the Isotopes 3-2 on Saturday evening.
In the 1st inning, Trenidad Hubbard walked and scored on Midre
Cummings double as the Cubs led 1-0.
In the 3rd inning, the Cubs extended the lead to 3-0. Cummings
walked, Donny Leon singled and Hee Seop Choi singled to center
field to score Cummings. Phil Hiatt singled to load the bases
before David Kelton reached on an infield single to plate Leon.
Chad Allen doubled and scored on Derek Wathan's sacrifice fly
in the 6th inning and Kevin Hooper walked, stole second, took
third on a throwing error during the stolen base attempt and
scored on Allen's sacrifice fly in the 8th inning.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-4 (.324), R (42), RBI (49), 2B (28)
Kevin Hooper 0-3 (.273), R (71), SB (24), BB (32), 2 K (57)
Wilson Valdez 1-4 (.276), 2B (11), K (36)
Jason Wood 1-3 (.298), BB (42), K (88)
Abraham Nuñez 1-3 (.326), BB (25), K (46)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 70-65 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 70-65 ---
Omaha Royals (Royals) 66-69 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 65-70 5.0
'Topes Notes: Albuquerque took three out of the five games in
the series with Iowa. The Isotopes and Cubs also concluded
their 16-game 2003 season series and the Isotopes won nine
of those sixteen contests. . . . Matt Erickson's six-game hitting
streak ended while Chris Donnels and Derek Wathan extended
their hitting streaks to six games each. . . . The Isotopes
Unofficial Web Page Player of the Series is Derek Wathan.
Wathan went 7x19 (.368) with four runs scored and six runs
batted in. He doubled twice, homered, had a sacrifice fly and
stole two bases. . . . Albuquerque moves on to Omaha for
their last five road games of the 2003 regular season. Pitching
probables for the first game of the series are Sean Bergman
(8-10, 4.56) for the Isotopes and Sean Lowe (2-0, 3.26) for
the Omaha Royals (Royals).
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Bergman PCL Pitcher of the Month
Isotopes starting pitcher Sean Bergman was named the Topps
Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month for July.
Bergman went 5-0 with a 1.96 ERA in July.
Filed 08/23/2003
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August 22, 2003 - Isotopes (70-64)
Sec Taylor Stadium, Des Moines
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Albuquerque 121 130 001 -- 9 11 0
Iowa 000 200 400 -- 6 8 1
WP: Aaron Small (5-4)
LP: Alan Benes (7-6)
SV: Blaine Neal (19)
HR: ABQ Matt Treanor (11) off Alan Benes in the 3rd inning
IWA Midre Cummings (20) off Aaron Small in the 4th inning
Trenidad Hubbard (5) off Aaron Small in the 7th inning
Donny Leon (13) off Oswaldo Mairena in the 7th inning
TIME: 3:06
ATT: 10,109
The Isotopes defeated the Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 9-6 on Friday evening.
Combined with a Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) loss, the
Isotopes find themselves in sole possession of first place.
Gerald Williams bunt singled and scored on Jason Wood's double
as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard in the 1st inning.
Matt Treanor doubled, Matt Erickson walked and Isotopes starter
Aaron Small bunted for a base hit to plate Treanor. Williams
singled to right field to drive in Erickson as the 'Topes led 3-0
in the 2nd inning.
Treanor solo-homered in the 3rd inning to extend the Isotopes
lead to 4-0.
Erickson doubled and scored on Williams sacrifice fly in the
4th inning.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, the Cubs finally got on the
scoreboard. Hee Seop Choi singled ahead of Midre Cummings'
home run.
In the 5th inning, Wathan bunt singled, Wood singled and Chris
Donnels doubled to score Wathan. Erickson was walked
intentionally and Small doubled to score Wood and Donnels as the
Isotopes led 8-2.
In the 7th inning, the Cubs cut into the defecit. Augie Ojeda
doubled and scored on Mike Mahoney's single. Trenidad
Hubbard homered and Donny Leon solo-homered as the
Isotopes led 8-6 after seven innings of play.
In the 9th inning, Wood walked, Donnels singled and Treanor
walked to load the bases. Abraham Nuñez drew a walk
to drive in Wood to close out the scoring in the game.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 0-2 (.275), 2 K (55)
Wilson Valdez 0-4 (.276), K (35)
Jason Wood 2-3 (.298), 2 R (75), RBI (74), 2B (25),
2 BB (41), K (87)
Robert Stratton 0-5 (.218), 4 K (167)
Abraham Nuñez 0-0 (.326), RBI (35), BB (24)
Blaine Neal (S, 19) 1 IP (42), 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
(Season ERA: 2.57)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 70-64 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 69-65 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 66-68 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 64-70 6.0
'Topes Notes: Kevin Hooper went 0x2 to end a ten game hitting
streak and Wilson Valdez's six game hitting streak came to an
end when he went 0x4. Isotope batters that extended hitting
streaks were Derek Wathan (5 games), Chris Donnels (5 games)
and Matt Erickson (6 games). . . . Scott Sanders (6-4, 3.99) is
expected to start the last game of the series for the Isotopes
while Iowa will send Steve Smyth (5-10, 4.82) to the hill.
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Harris joins Marlins
The Florida Marlins placed pitcher Armando Almanza and
outfielder Todd Hollandsworth on the disabled list and
purchased the contract of infielder Lenny Harris from
Albuquerque. Another Isotope will not be promoted along
with Harris as the Marlins came to contract terms with
Rick Helling who until recently pitched for the Baltimore
Orioles until the Orioles designated him for assignment.
Filed 08/21/2003
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August 21, 2003 - Isotopes (69-64)
Sec Taylor Stadium, Des Moines
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Albuquerque 000 000 020 -- 2 9 1
Iowa 000 003 00x -- 3 5 0
WP: Wilton Chavez (9-7)
LP: Justin Wayne (4-11)
SV: Willie Banks (14)
HR: ABQ Gerald Williams (12) off Mike Wuertz in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:57
ATT: 7,512
The Iowa Cubs (Cubs) edged the Isotopes 3-2 on Thursday
evening. The Isotopes are now tied again for first place in
the PCL Central Division as Colorado Springs (Rockies) won.
In the 6th inning, Nate Frese reached on a two-base error and
Trenidad Hubbard was hit by a pitch. Josh Paul lined a ball off
Isotopes starter Justin Wayne as Frese scored. Hee Seop Choi
doubled down the first base line to plate Hubbard and Paul as
the Cubs took a 3-0 lead.
In the 8th inning, Lenny Harris walked and Gerald Williams
homered as the Isotopes drew to within a run at 3-2 but
could not come any closer as the Isotopes stranded a runner
at third base in the 9th inning in an attempt to tie the contest.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-3 (.321)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.276)
Wilson Valdez 2-3 (.280), SB (32), BB (18)
Jason Wood 0-1 (.295), K (86)
Justin Wayne (L, 4-11) 7 IP (129 1/3), 5 H (125), 3 R (70),
0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (77) (Season ERA: 3.76)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 69-64 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 69-64 ---
Omaha Royals (Royals) 65-68 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 64-69 5.0
'Topes Notes: Kevin Hooper extended his hitting streak to ten
games, while Wilson Valdez extended his streak to six games
and Matt Erickson to five games. . . . Pitching probables for
Game 4 of the series are Aaron Small (4-4, 4.48) for the
Isotopes and Alan Benes (7-5, 4.59) for the Cubs.
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August 20, 2003 - Isotopes (69-63)
Sec Taylor Stadium, Des Moines
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Albuquerque 202 010 050 -- 10 12 1
Iowa 000 000 005 -- 5 8 3
WP: Jason Grilli (5-2)
LP: Todd Wellemeyer (4-5)
HR: ABQ Chris Donnels (12) off Todd Wellemeyer in the 1st inning
Derek Wathan (4) off Todd Wellemeyer in the 3rd inning
TIME: 3:13
ATT: 4,178
The Albuquerque Isotopes doubled-up the Iowa Cubs (Cubs)
10-5 on Wednesday evening in Des Moines. The win, combined
with a Colorado Springs loss, moved the Isotopes into first
place all by themselves in the PCL Central Division.
In the 1st inning, Wilson Valdez singled and Chris Donnels
homered as the Isotopes led 2-0.
In the 3rd inning, Valdez tripled and scored on Derek Wathan's
homer as the Isotopes doubled their lead to 4-0.
In the 5th inning, Wathan reached on a fielder's choice, stole
second base and scored on Donnels' double as the Isotopes
extended their lead to 5-0.
The Isotopes got what ended up being insurance runs in the
8th inning. Donnels doubled, Lenny Harris walked and Matt
Treanor reached on an error to plate Donnels. Kevin Hooper
singled to right field as Harris scored. Gerald Williams reached
on an error and Valdez infield singled as treanor scored. Wathan
doubled to right field as Hooper and Williams scored. The
Isotopes scored five runs in the inning to lead 10-0.
In the 9th inning, Craig House entered the game to wrap up
the Isotopes victory and he had difficulty mopping up. Josh
Arteaga and Mike Mahoney walked. Midre Cummings grounded
out to score Arteaga. Donny Leon was hit by a pitch and Tom
Evans walked to load the bases. Phil Hiatt doubled to left
field to score Mahoney, Leon and Evans, and Hiatt scored on
David Kelton's double to left-center field as the Cubs scored
five times in the bottom of the 9th inning to make the final
score respectable.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 2-5 (.276), R (70), RBI (47)
Wilson Valdez 4-5 (.276), 2 R (44), RBI (18), 2 3B (4),
SB (31), K (34)
Robert Stratton 0-1 (.222), K (163)
Abraham Nuñez 0-5 (.326), 2 K (45)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 69-63 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 68-64 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 65-67 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 63-69 6.0
'Topes Notes: Two Isotopes extended hitting streaks in the
game -- Kevin Hooper to nine games and Wilson Valdez to five
games. . . . Pitching probables for the middle game of the
series are Justin Wayne (4-10, 3.97) for the Isotopes and Wilton
Chavez (8-7, 4.68) for the Cubs.
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Alvarez suspended; Fyhrie joins 'Topes
Pitcher Juan Alvarez has been suspended for his actions following
an ejection in a game in Albuquerque against the Omaha Royals
(Royals) this past week.
Mark Fyhrie was released by the Royals organization, signed to
a minor league contract by the Florida Marlins and assigned
to Albuquerque.
Fyhrie played for the Buffalo Bisions (AAA Indians) and the
Omaha Royals in 2003. With Buffalo, he went 1-5 with a 5.80
ERA in eight appearances. With the O-Royals, he went 7-4
with a 4.21 ERA in fifteen games.
Filed 08/20/2003
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August 19, 2003 - Isotopes (68-63)
Sec Taylor Stadium, Des Moines
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Albuquerque 100 030 000 -- 4 8 1
Iowa 000 111 000 -- 3 7 1
WP: Sean Bergman (8-10)
LP: Justin Kaye (1-5)
SV: Blaine Neal (18)
HR: IWA Hee Seop Choi (2) off Sean Bergman in the 6th inning
TIME: 3:07
ATT: 6,556
The Isotopes bullpen was able to hold a late-inning, slim one run
lead as the 'Topes defeated the Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 4-3 in the first
game of a five game series in Iowa.
In the 1st inning with two outs, Derek Wathan reached on an
infield single, stole second base, and scored on Chris Donnels'
single to left field.
In the 4th inning, the Cubs tied the game at 1-1. Donny Leon
singled and scored on Phil Hiatt's sacrifice fly.
In the 5th inning, Paul Hoover bunt singled and stole second
base. Kevin Hooper reached on an infield hit and stole second
base. Gerald Williams walked to load the bases and Wilson
Valdez's bunt single scored Hoover. Wathan reached on an
error as Hooper and Williams scored to give the Isotopes a
4-1 lead.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, Josh Arteaga doubled, Tom
Evans singled and Trenidad Hubbard bounced into a double
play as Arteaga scored.
In the 6th inning, Hee Seop Choi solo-homered to left-center
field to close out the scoring for either team in the game.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 1-2 (.275), R (69), SB (23), BB (31)
Wilson Valdez 1-4 (.267), RBI (17)
Abraham Nuñez 0-4 (.335), 2 K (43)
Blaine Neal (S, 18) 1 IP (41), 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB (13),
3 K (27) (Season ERA: 2.63)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 68-63 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 68-63 ---
Omaha Royals (Royals) 64-67 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 63-68 5.0
'Topes Notes: Kevin Hooper has an eight game hitting streak.
. . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is David Newhan of the Colorado
Springs Sky Sox (Rockies). He hit 17x28 (.607) for the week
while driving in four runs and scoring five times. . . . The PCL
Pitcher of the Week is Scott Barber of the Tucson Sidewinders
(Diamondbacks). Barber, in his first PCL start after a promotion
from Class A ball, hurled a five-hit complete game shutout against
the New Orleans Zephyrs (Astros). . . . Pitching probables for
Game 2 of the series are Jason Grilli (4-2, 4.07) for the Isotopes
and Todd Wellemeyer (4-4, 5.43) for the Cubs. Wellemeyer was
pushed back a day so Juan Cruz started Game 1 of the series.
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August 18, 2003 - Isotopes (67-63)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Omaha 000 002 012 -- 5 8 0
Albuquerque 021 010 000 -- 4 10 1
WP: Nate Field (1-1)
LP: Marty McLeary (1-1)
HR: OMA Mike Kelly (14) off Scott Sanders in the 6th inning
TIME: 3:02
ATT: 11,153
The Omaha Royals (Royals) for the second game in a row used a
ninth inning rally to defeat the Isotopes. This time the Royals won
5-4 to give the Isotopes their third straight loss in a row and the
Isotopes fell into a tie for first place in the PCL Central Division
standings with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies).
In the 2nd inning, Jason Wood walked, Abraham Nuñez singled
and Matt Treanor walked to load the bases. Matt Erickson singled
to score Wood and Nuñez as the Isotopes led 2-0.
In the 3rd inning, the Isotopes extended the lead. Wilson Valdez
tripled and scored on Wood's single to left field.
In the 5th inning, Derek Wathan bunt singled and scored later
in the inning on Chris Donnels' single as the 'Topes built
a 4-0 advantage.
The rest of the game was all Royals. In the 6th inning, Jarrod
Patterson singled ahead of Mike Kelly's home run to right
field.
In the 8th inning, David DeJesus walked, moved to second base
on Brent Abernathy's walk, took third on a wild pitch and scored
on Isotope catcher Treanor's throwing error.
In the 9th inning, Gookie Dawkins walked, Alexis Gomez reached
on a bunt single and both scored on Abernathy's single to left
field as the Royals took the lead at 5-4.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 0-0 (.274), SB (22)
Wilson Valdez 1-5 (.267), R (42), 3B (2)
Jason Wood 1-3 (.296), R (73), RBI (73), BB (39), K (85)
Robert Stratton 0-4 (.222), 3 K (162)
Abraham Nuñez 2-3 (.343), R (33), SB (7), BB (23)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 67-63 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 67-63 ---
Omaha Royals (Royals) 64-66 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 63-67 4.0
'Topes Notes: Gerald Williams' five-game hitting streak came
to an end when he went 0x5, . . . Despite losing three out of
the four games in the series to the Royals, the Isotopes drew
well. 40,241 fans attended the series against the Royals and
for the season there have been 533,860 fans for a per-game
average of 7,968. The Isotopes have four more home dates
left in the regular season and should eclipse the 550,000 mark
with reasonable turnout. . . . The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page
Player of the Series is Abraham Nuñez. Nuñez went 5x10 (.500)
with three runs batted in and four runs scored. He homered,
doubled and stole four bases in the series. . . . Albuquerque
embarks on a ten-game roadtrip to Iowa and Omaha for very
critical contests considering how close together all four teams
in the PCL Central Division are. First up is five games in Iowa
(Cubs) and Sean Bergman (7-10, 4.59) is expected to take the
hill at Sec Taylor Stadium against Iowa's Todd Wellemeyer
(4-4, 5.43).
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Levrault, V. Nuñez to DL;
House joins Isotopes
Key bullpen members Allen Levrault and Vladimir Nuñez
have been placed on the disabled list. Nuñez has right
shoulder tendinitis and Levrault has right shoulder strain.
Pitcher Craig House has been transferred from Class-AA Carolina
to Albuquerque.
Filed 08/18/2003
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August 17, 2003 - Isotopes (67-62)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Omaha 300 001 009 -- 13 16 2
Albuquerque 300 000 050 -- 8 10 3
WP: Les Walrond (3-1)
LP: Blaine Neal (3-2)
HR: OMA Gookie Dawkins (2) off Oswaldo Mairena in the 9th inning
ABQ Abraham Nuñez (11) off Chris George in the 1st inning
Robert Stratton (31) off Kris Wilson in the 8th inning
TIME: 3:03
ATT: 7,583
The Isotopes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as the
Omaha Royals (Royals) rallied to defeat the Isotopes 13-9.
In the 1st inning, Brent Abernathy had a bloop double to right
field and Jarrod Patterson doubled to score Abernathy. Brandon
Berger tripled to drive in Patterson and Mike Kelly singled to
score Berger as the Royals took a 3-0 lead before the Isotopes
even came to bat.
In the bottom of the 1st inning, Gerald Williams and Wilson
Valdez walked ahead of Abraham Nuñez's home run
to left field as the Isotopes tied the game.
The game remained tied until the 6th inning. Kelly doubled
and scored on Jed Hansen's single to right field as the
Royals led 4-3.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, the Isotopes rallied. Lenny
Harris doubled and Robert Stratton belted his minor-league-
leading 31st home run. Kevin Hooper was hit by a pitch,
Williams singled and Valdez singled to left field to drive in
Hooper. Chad Allen singled to right field as Williams and
Valdez scored to give the Isotopes an 8-4 lead.
Blaine Neal entered the game for the Isotopes to get the save
but he had major difficulties (with a string of very bad luck).
Tom Prince and Gookie Dawkins infield singled. Alexis Gomez
reached on a fielders choice and Abernathy bunt singled to
load the bases with two outs. Isotopes first-baseman Harris
misplayed Patterson's sharp ground ball as Prince and Gomez
scored on the error. Luis Ordaz reached base and Berger
followed with a bad hop single to score Abernathy. Kelly
singled to drive in Ordaz and Hansen's single drove in Berger.
Prince was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Neal was
removed from the game. Oswaldo Mairena entered the game
in relief and Dawkins greeted him with a grand-slam home run
before Mairena was able to get the last out of the inning.
Omaha scored nine runs in the inning and Neal's eight runs
given up were all unearned.
The Isotopes went down without much difficulty in the bottom of
the 9th inning.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-4 (.325), 2 RBI (48), 2B (27), BB (17), K (43)
Kevin Hooper 1-3 (.274), R (68), SB (21), BB (30), K (53)
Wilson Valdez 1-4 (.268), 2 R (41), RBI (16), SB (30), BB (17)
Jason Wood 0-4 (.296), BB (38)
Robert Stratton 2-5 (.225), R (60), 2 RBI (79), HR (31), K (159)
Abraham Nuñez 1-3 (.337), R (32), 3 RBI (34), HR (11),
2 BB (22), K (41)
Blaine Neal (L, 3-2) 2/3 IP (40), 6 H (50), 8 R (22), 0 ER,
0 BB, 1 K (24) (Season ERA: 2.70)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 67-62 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 66-63 1.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 63-66 4.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-67 5.0
'Topes Notes: Robert Stratton's home run was his first homer since
July 23rd. . . . Gerald Williams has a five-game hitting streak while
Kevin Hooper extended his streak to seven games. . . . Pitching
probables for the final game of the series (and homestand) are
Scott Sanders (6-4, 4.12) for the Isotopes and Ryan Baerlocher
(4-6, 4.13) for the Royals.
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Sanders comes off DL,
Williams off TI List
Scott Sanders has been activated from the disabled list and will
make a start Monday evening in his regular rotation spot.
Gerald Williams has rejoined the team and came off of the
Temporary Inactive list.
Filed 08/17/2003
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August 16, 2003 - Isotopes (67-61)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Omaha 000 000 432 -- 9 10 0
Albuquerque 001 010 010 -- 3 9 0
WP: Jimmy Serrano (3-1)
LP: Justin Wayne (4-10)
HR: OMA Jarrod Patterson (16) off Juan Alvarez in the 8th inning
Brandon Berger (10) off Juan Alvarez in the 8th inning
Alexis Gomez (8) off Allen Levrault in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:07
ATT: 12,130
The Omaha Royals rallied and then put the game out of reach
as they scored nine runs in the last three innings against a
weary Justin Wayne and an ineffective bullpen to defeat the
Isotopes 9-3.
In the 3rd inning, Paul Hoover walked and scored on Kevin
Hooper's single as the Isotopes led 1-0.
The Isotopes extended the lead in the 5th inning as Abraham
Nuñez singled and scored on Hooper's sacrifice fly.
The Royals went to work scoring beginning in the 7th inning.
Jed Hansen singled and scored on Jarrod Patterson's single.
Mike Kelly walked and Tom Prince singled to load the bases.
Luis Ordaz walked to score Patterson and Gookie Dawkins
drew a walk to score Kelly. Alexis Gomez singled off the
outfield fence to score Prince as the Royals led 4-2.
The Royals added more runs in the 8th inning. Hansen walked
ahead of Patterson's homer and Brandon Berger followed with
a solo homer as the Royals took a 7-2 advantage.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, Hooper singled and scored
on Jason Wood's double.
Dawkins walked and Alexis Gomez two-run homered in the
9th inning to close out the scoring in the game.
Former UNM Lobo Jimmy Serrano pitched in relief at the right
time in the game to earn the winning decision for the Royals.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 2-4 (.273), R (67), 2 RBI (46), K (52)
Wilson Valdez 1-3 (.269)
Jason Wood 1-4 (.299), RBI (72), 2B (24), K (84)
Robert Stratton 0-4 (.222), 2 K (158)
Abraham Nuñez 2-3 (.337), R (31), 2B (9), SB (6), BB (20)
Justin Wayne (L, 4-10) 6 1/3 IP (122 1/3), 6 H (120), 4 R (67),
4 ER (54), 1 BB (38), 4 K (73) (Season ERA: 3.97)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 67-61 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 65-63 2.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-66 5.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 62-66 5.0
'Topes Notes: Tonight's attendance of 12,130 is the fifth
largest crowd for a game at Isotopes Park. . . . Kevin
Hooper extended his hitting streak to six games while Omaha's
Brent Abernathy's five game streak ended. . . . Robert Stratton
set a Pacific Coast League record by striking out in his 13th
consecutive plate appearance. . . . Pitching probables for
Game 3 of the series are Aaron Small (4-4, 4.41) for the
Isotopes and Chris George (2-3, 8.44) for the Royals.
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August 15, 2003 - Isotopes (67-60)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Omaha 101 000 000 -- 2 7 1
Albuquerque 010 020 000 -- 3 5 0
WP: Jason Grilli (4-2)
LP: Jamey Wright (5-6)
SV: Blaine Neal (17)
HR: ABQ Jason Wood (14) off Jamey Wright in the 2nd inning
TIME: 2:32
ATT: 9,375
The Albuquerque Isotopes rallied to defeat the Omaha Royals
(Royals) 3-2 on Friday evening at "The Lab".
In the 1st inning, Brent Abernathy walked and later scored on
Mike Kelly's sacrifice fly as the Royals led 1-0.
In the 2nd inning, Jason Wood solo homered as the Isotopes
tied the game at 1-1.
In the 3rd inning, the Royals regained the lead. Jed Hansen
doubled and scored on Benny Agbayani's single.
In the 5th inning, Abraham Nuñez walked, took second
base on a passed ball, stole third base and scored on Royals
catcher Fernando Lunar's error during the stolen base attempt.
Matt Treanor doubled and scored on Kevin Hooper's single as
the Isotopes led 3-2.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-4 (.322)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.271), RBI (44), K (51)
Wilson Valdez 0-3 (.268), 2 K (33)
Jason Wood 1-4 (.299), R (72), RBI (71), HR (14), K (83)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.225), 3 K (156)
Abraham Nuñez 0-1 (.331), R (30), 2 SB (5), 2 BB (19)
Blaine Neal (S, 17) 1 IP (39 1/3), 1 H (44), 0 R, 0 ER,
1 BB (12), 0 K (Season ERA: 2.75)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 67-60 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 64-63 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-64 4.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 61-66 6.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes season attendance mark eclipsed the
500,000 mark tonight. 502,994 fans have watched an Isotopes game
at Isotopes Park this season. . . . Chad Allen went 0x4 to end
his seven-game hitting streak while Kevin Hooper had a base hit
to extend his hitting streak to five games. . . . Omaha's Brent
Abernathy has a five game hitting streak. . . . Pitching probables
for Game 2 of the series are Justin Wayne (4-9, 3.88) for the
Isotopes and Brad Voyles (2-2, 3.16) for the Royals.
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August 14, 2003 - Isotopes (66-60)
SBC Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City
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Albuquerque 000 001 000 -- 1 7 0
Oklahoma 000 001 200 -- 3 5 1
WP: Ryan Drese (7-6)
LP: Sean Bergman (7-10)
SV: Reynaldo Garcia (6)
HR: OKL Gerald Laird (7) off Sean Bergman in the 6th inning
Jason Hart (19) off Sean Bergman in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:22
ATT: 4,610
The Oklahoma Redhawks (Rangers) defeated the Isotopes 3-1
in the series finale in Oklahoma City on Thursday evening.
In the 6th inning, Matt Erickson singled and later scored on
Chad Allen's single to left field.
Gerald Laird solo-homered in the Redhawks half of the 6th inning
to tie the game at 1-1.
In the 7th inning, Jason Hart led the inning off with a home run
to give the Redhawks the lead and the Redhawks added an
insurance run when Jermaine Clark doubled and scored on
Danny Ardoin's single.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-4 (.327), RBI (46)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.271), K (50)
Jason Wood 0-4 (.300)
Abraham Nuñez 1-3 (.333), BB (17), K (40)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 66-60 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 63-63 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-63 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 61-65 5.0
'Topes Notes: With the losing decision, Sean Bergman snapped
a six-game consecutive winning decision streak. . . . The
Redhawks took three out of the four games in the series with
the Isotopes. The Isotopes and Redhawks also concluded their
2003 regular season 16-game series and the Redhawks won nine
of those contests. . . . Chad Allen extended his hitting streak
to seven games. . . . The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page Player
of the Series is Chad Allen. He went 4x15 (.267) with 2 runs
scored and 2 runs batted in and he homered once. Indicative
of how poor the Isotopes offense was in the series, he scored
or drove in half of all the runs the Isotopes scored in the
series. . . . The Isotopes return home Friday to start a four-
game series against the Omaha Royals (Royals). Probable
starters are Jason Grilli (3-2, 4.25) for the Isotopes and
Jamey Wright (5-5, 4.07) for the Royals.
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August 13, 2003 - Isotopes (66-59)
SBC Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City
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Albuquerque 001 100 000 -- 2 6 1
Oklahoma 000 010 000 -- 1 6 0
WP: Marty McLeary (1-0)
LP: Ryan Snare (2-4)
SV: Blaine Neal (16)
HR: ABQ Chad Allen (7) off Ryan Snare in the 4th inning
OKL Gerald Laird (6) off Marty McLeary in the 5th inning
TIME: 2:32
ATT: 4,315
Marty McLeary performed well in a spot-start to help the Isotopes
defeat the Oklahoma Redhawks (Rangers) 2-1. The victory snaps
a two-game losing streak.
In the 3rd inning, Paul Hoover walked, stole second base and
scored on Kevin Hooper's single.
In the 4th inning, Chad Allen solo-homered as the Isotopes
extended the lead to 2-0.
In the 5th inning, Gerald Laird solo-homered as the Redhawks
avoided being shut out in the contest.
McLeary went 5 2/3 innings, giving up one run and three hits.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-4 (.328), R (41), RBI (45), HR (7), K (42)
Kevin Hooper 2-4 (.271), RBI (43), K (49)
Jason Wood 0-4 (.302), K (82)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.227), 3 K (153)
Abraham Nuñez 2-4 (.333)
Blaine Neal (S, 16) 1 2/3 IP (38 1/3), 1 H (43), 0 R, 0 ER,
0 BB, 1 K (23) (Season ERA: 2.82)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 66-59 ---
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-62 3.5
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 61-63 4.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 61-63 4.5
'Topes Notes: Chad Allen extended his hitting streak to
six games. . . . Pitching probables for the final game of the
series (and roadtrip) are Sean Bergman (7-9, 4.61) for the
Isotopes and Ryan Drese (6-6, 5.00) for the Redhawks.
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August 12, 2003 - Isotopes (65-59)
SBC Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City
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Albuquerque 000 000 001 -- 1 5 0
Oklahoma 010 010 00x -- 2 7 0
WP: Tony Mounce (2-3)
LP: Aaron Small (4-4)
SV: Reynaldo Garcia (5)
TIME: 2:23
ATT: 5,878
An Isotopes 9th inning rally fell short as the Oklahoma Redhawks
(Rangers) defeated the Isotopes 2-1.
In the 2nd inning, Jermaine Clark singled and scored on Ryan
Christenson's double to left field as the Redhawks took a 1-0
lead.
In the 5th inning, Christenson bunt singled and later scored
on Mike Lamb's single up the middle to extend the lead to
2-0.
In the 9th inning with two outs, Chad Allen and Jason Wood
singled. Lenny Harris, in his first game as an Isotope, singled
up the middle to plate Allen and move Wood to third base.
Abraham Nuñez proceeded to strike out to end the game
and quell the rally.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-3 (.329), R (40), BB (16), 2 K (41)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.269), SB (20), K (48)
Wilson Valdez 0-3 (.271), 2 K (31)
Jason Wood 2-4 (.305), K (81)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.229), 3 K (150)
Abraham Nuñez 0-4 (.329), 2 K (39)
Blaine Neal 1 IP (36 2/3), 1 H (42), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (22)
(Season ERA: 2.95)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 65-59 ---
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-61 2.5
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 61-62 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 60-63 4.5
'Topes Notes: The Redhawks pitching staff struck out 13
Isotopes in the contest. . . . Chad Allen has a five-game
hitting streak. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Mark
Sweeney of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies). Sweeney
drove in 15 runs during the week, including seven RBI and
two home runs against Nashville Sounds (Pirates) on August 9th
and five RBI against the Sounds on August 10th. . . . The PCL
Pitcher of the Week is Nelson Figueroa of the Sounds. He
tossed a three-hit, complete game shutout against the Sky Sox
on August 4th. . . . Pitching probables for Game 3 of the
series are Marty McLeary (0-0, 4.15) for the Isotopes and Ryan
Snare (2-3, 3.19) for the Redhawks.
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Fox to Marlins; Williams Inactivated
Pitcher Chad Fox had his contract purchased by the Florida
Marlins today and joined the Marlins in time for tonight's game
against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Outfielder Gerald Williams, meanwhile, was placed on the
temporary inactive list. The reason for the move was not
given as is typical in this type of transaction.
Filed 08/12/2003
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August 11, 2003 - Isotopes (65-58)
SBC Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City
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Albuquerque 220 000 000 -- 4 10 1
Oklahoma 030 020 30x -- 8 13 2
WP: Tom Graham (3-1)
LP: Justin Wayne (4-9)
TIME: 2:59
ATT: 4,679
The Oklahoma Redhawks (Rangers) scored eight unanswered runs
to defeat the Isotopes 8-4 on Monday evening.
In the 1st inning, Matt Erickson singled, Derek Wathan walked and
Erickson scored on an error. Chris Donnels sacrifice flied out as
Wathan scored to give the Isotopes a quick 2-0 lead.
In the 2nd inning, the Isotopes added to their lead. Robert
Stratton doubled and Wilson Valdez infield singled. Kevin Hooper
singled to right field as Stratton and Valdez scored. The
Redhawks appealed to third base and the umpire disallowed
Valdez's run as Valdez missed third base. Wathan's bunt
base hit scored Hooper as the Isotopes led 4-0.
The rest of the game was all Redhawks. In the 2nd inning,
Jason Hart, Marshall McDougall, and Manny Alexander singled
to load the bases. Jermaine Clark's groundout scored Hart and
Gerald Laird's double scored McDougall and Alexander as
the Isotopes only led by a run at 4-3.
In the 5th inning, Mike Lamb doubled and scored on Alexander's
fielders choice and Alexander scored on Clark's single as the
Redhawks took the lead.
In the 7th inning, the Redhawks closed out the scoring in the
game. Hart and McDougall singled and Alexander singled to
drive in Hart. Alexander was caught stealing and Clark walked.
A wild pitch scored McDougall, another wild pitch moved Clark
to third base, Laird and Paul Ottavinia walked to load the bases
and Ryan Christenson drew a walk to score Clark.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-4 (.329), SB (10)
Kevin Hooper 1-5 (.270), R (66), RBI (42)
Wilson Valdez 2-4 (.274), SB (29)
Robert Stratton 1-4 (.231), R (59), 2B (12), 2 K (147)
Abraham Nuñez 0-4 (.338), K (37)
Justin Wayne (L, 4-9) 5 IP (116), 9 H (114), 5 R (63), 4 ER (50),
2 BB (37), 3 K (69) (Season ERA: 3.88)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 65-58 ---
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 62-60 2.5
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 61-61 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 59-63 5.5
'Topes Notes: Pitching probables for Game 2 of the series are
Aaron Small (4-3, 4.63) for the Isotopes and Tony Mounce
(1-3, 3.66) for the Redhawks.
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McLeary back to 'Topes
Pitcher Marty McLeary was transferred from Class-AA Carolina
to Albuquerque.
McLeary will be making a start on Wednesday evening in place
of the injured Scott Sanders.
Filed 08/11/2003
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August 10, 2003 - Isotopes (65-57)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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New Orleans 012 000 120 -- 6 16 0
Albuquerque 420 103 00x -- 10 13 0
WP: Jason Grilli (3-2)
LP: Randy Keisler (6-5)
HR: NRL Jason Alfaro (8) off Juan Alvarez in the 7th inning
Alan Zinter (15) off Vladimir Nuñez in the 8th inning
Kyle Logan (5) off Vladimir Nuñez in the 8th inning
ABQ Gerald Williams (10) off Randy Keisler in the 1st inning
Gerald Williams (11) off Randy Keisler in the 2nd inning
Derek Wathan (3) off Miguel Saladin in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:55
ATT: 7,328
The Isotopes outslugged the New Orleans Zephyrs (Astros) 10-6
at Isotopes Park on Sunday evening in the final game of a
homestand. The Isotopes have won two in a row and seven out
of their last eight games.
Gerald Williams led off the Isotopes 1st inning with a solo home
run. Matt Erickson singled, Derek Wathan doubled and Jason
Wood sacrifice flied out to score Erickson. Abraham Nuñez
singled to score Wathan and Paul Hoover doubled to drive in
Nuñez as the Isotopes took a 4-0 lead.
In the 2nd inning, New Orleans' Henri Stanley singled and
scored on Dave Matranga's bunt base hit.
Isotopes starter Jason Grilli singled and Williams followed
with his second homer of the game as the Isotopes led
6-1.
In the 3rd inning, Kyle Logan doubled, Mike Moriarty singled
and Logan scored on a wild pitch. Later in the inning,
Stanley's sacrifice fly scored Moriarty as the Zephyrs cut the
defecit to three runs at 6-3.
Wathan solo-homered in the 4th inning to extend the Isotopes
lead to 7-3.
In the 5th inning, Williams infield singled, Erickson was hit
by a pitch and Wathan tripled to drive in Williams and
Erickson. Erickson scored on Wood's sacrifice fly as the
Isotopes built a 10-3 lead.
Jason Alfaro solo-homered in the 7th inning and Isotopes
reliever Vladimir Nuñez gave up back-to-back solo
homers to Alan Zinter and Kyle Logan in the 8th inning
as the Zephyrs closed out the scoring.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 0-3 (.270)
Jason Wood 0-3 (.303), 2 RBI (70)
Robert Stratton 0-3 (.231), SB (6), BB (33), 3 K (145)
Abraham Nuñez 1-3 (.347), R (29), RBI (31), SB (3), BB (16)
Vladimir Nuñez 2/3 IP (62 1/3), 3 H (61), 2 R (34),
2 ER (34), 0 BB, 1 K (47), 2 HR (13) (Season ERA: 4.91)
Blaine Neal 1 IP (34 2/3), 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (20)
(Season ERA: 3.03)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 65-57 ---
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 61-60 3.5
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 61-61 4.0
Omaha Royals (Royals) 59-63 6.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes took three out of the four games
in the series. The Isotopes and Zephyrs completed their 16-game
regular season series and each team won eight games in the
season series. . . . Derek Wathan was a single short of hitting
for the cycle. Wathan doubled, homered, tripled, and in the 8th
inning lined a ball down the left field line and cruised into
second base for a double instead of stopping at first base to get
the single needed for the cycle. . . . The Isotopes' season
record is eight games above the .500 mark for the first time in
franchise history. . . . 36,399 fans attended the series with
New Orleans. The Isotopes have drawn 493,619 fans to
Isotopes Park in 2003, or a per-game average of 7,835 fans.
. . . The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page Players of the Series
are Abraham Nuñez and Gerald Williams. Nuñez went
7x17 (.412) in the series with three homers, a double, five runs
scored and seven runs batted in. Williams went 9x20 (.450) with
three homers, a double, a triple, six runs scored and seven runs
batted in. Both of them almost drove in half of the runs the
Isotopes scored in the series. . . . The Isotopes begin a four-game
road trip on Monday evening in Oklahoma. Probable starters are
Justin Wayne (4-8, 3.73) for the Isotopes and Jose Dominguez
(1-0, 3.50) for the Redhawks (Rangers).
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August 9, 2003 - Isotopes (64-57)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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New Orleans 000 201 100 -- 4 10 5
Albuquerque 020 102 30x -- 8 11 2
WP: Sean Bergman (7-9)
LP: Bob Scanlan (1-6)
HR: NRL Jason Lane (7) off Sean Bergman in the 6th inning
ABQ Abraham Nuñez (10) off Bob Scanlan in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:40
ATT: 11,188
The Isotopes took advantage of several New Orleans Zephyr
(Astros) miscues as the 'Topes won 8-4 to get back to their
winning ways.
In the 2nd inning, Jason Wood singled, Chris Donnels walked and
Abraham Nuñez singled to left field to plate Wood. Wilson
Valdez grounded out as Donnels scored to give the Isotopes a
2-0 lead.
The Zephyrs tied the game in the 4th inning. Jason Alfaro infield
singled and Henri Stanley doubled ahead of Tripp Cromer's two-
run single to right field.
Nuñez solo-homered in the 4th inning as the Isotopes
regained the lead but Jason Lane solo-homered in the 6th
inning as the Zephyrs tied the game at 3-3.
The Isotopes quickly regained the lead. Matt Treanor was hit
by a pitch and Valdez and Kevin Hooper each reached on an error
to load the bases. Gerald Williams grounded into a double play
as Treanor scored and Matt Erickson singled to right-center field
to score Valdez as the Isotopes led 5-3 after six innings of play.
In the 7th inning, Raul Chavez singled and later scored on an
error as the Zephyrs cut the defecit to a run at 5-4.
In the bottom of the 7th inning with two outs, Treanor reached
on an error, Valdez walked and pinch-hitter Robert Stratton
singled to score Treanor. Williams two-run singled to score
Valdez and Stratton to close out the scoring in the game.
Sean Bergman pitched six innings, giving up three runs and
seven hits.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 1-5 (.330), 2B (26)
Kevin Hooper 0-1 (.272)
Wilson Valdez 0-2 (.270), 2 R (39), RBI (15), BB (16), K (29)
Jason Wood 3-4 (.306), R (71), BB (37)
Robert Stratton 1-1 (.233), R (58), RBI (77)
Abraham Nuñez 2-5 (.348), R (28), 2 RBI (30), HR (10)
Blaine Neal 1 IP (34 2/3), 1 H (41), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (19)
(Season ERA: 3.12)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 64-57 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 61-60 3.0
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 60-60 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 59-62 5.0
'Topes Notes: Abraham Nuñez has had a hot power stick.
He's homered in the last three games and five out of the last
seven games. . . . Sean Bergman has won his last six decisions
in a row. . . . Jason Grilli (2-2, 4.13) is expected to start for the
Isotopes in the series finale against Doug Sessions (6-3, 2.63).
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Stratton Activated from DL;
Sanders to DL
Robert Stratton has been activated from the disabled list while
pitcher Scott Sanders has been placed on the disabled list.
Filed 08/09/2003
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August 8, 2003 - Isotopes (63-57)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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New Orleans 035 010 010 -- 10 14 2
Albuquerque 300 030 002 -- 8 16 0
WP: Mike Venafro (2-1)
LP: Scott Sanders (6-4)
HR: NRL Kyle Logan (4) off Scott Sanders in the 2nd inning
Tripp Cromer (1) off Oswaldo Mairena in the 5th inning
Mike Moriarty (5) off Vladimir Nuñez in the 8th inning
ABQ Abraham Nuñez (9) off Ken Vining in the 5th inning
Jason Wood (13) off Kirk Bullinger in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:19
ATT: 10,504
The New Orleans Zephyrs (Astros) outslugged the Isotopes 10-8
at "The Lab" on Friday evening.
In the 1st inning, Gerald Williams singled, Wilson Valdez singled
and Chad Allen grounded out to score Williams. Jason Wood
singled up the middle to score Valdez and Wood later scored
as the Isotopes built a 3-0 lead.
Tripp Cromer singled to left, Zephyrs starter Ken Vining singled,
and Kyle Logan homered to right field in the 2nd inning as
the Zephyrs tied the game at 3-3.
The Zephyrs had a big inning in the 3rd inning. Jason Lane
and Alan Zinter walked and Jason Alfaro tripled to left-center
field. Isotopes starter Scott Sanders was removed from the
game and Cromer greeted Isotopes reliever Oswaldo Mairena
with a single as Alfaro scored. Mike Moriarty singled and
Logan sacrifice flied out as Cromer scored. Royce Huffman
singled to plate Moriarty as the Zephyrs led 8-3.
Cromer solo-homered in the 5th inning as the Zephyrs extended
the lead to 9-3.
Valdez and Allen singled and Abraham Nuñez homered to
left field in the 5th inning as the Isotopes cut the defecit to
three runs at 9-6.
Moriarty solo-homered in the 8th inning as the Zephyrs led 10-6.
Allen doubled and Wood homered in the 9th inning as the Isotopes
closed out the scoring in the game.
Sanders started for the Isotopes and gave up six hits and six
runs in two innings of work.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 4-5 (.332), 2 R (39), RBI (44). 2B (25), SB (9)
Kevin Hooper 0-5 (.273), K (47)
Wilson Valdez 3-5 (.272), 2 R (37)
Jason Wood 2-5 (.301), 2 R (70), 3 RBI (68), HR (13)
Abraham Nuñez 2-5 (.346), 1 R (27), 3 RBI (28), HR (9),
3 K (36)
Vladimir Nuñez 2 IP (61 2/3), 2 H (58), 1 R (32),
1 ER (32), 0 BB, 1 K (46), 1 HR (11)
(Season ERA: 4.67)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 63-57 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 60-59 2.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 60-59 2.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 58-62 5.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes snapped a five-game winning streak
with the loss. . . . Kevin Hooper's 5-game hitting streak ended
when he went 0x5. . . . Probable starters for Game 3 of the
series are Sean Bergman (6-9, 4.62) for the Isotopes and Bob
Scanlan (1-5, 4.05) for the Zephyrs.
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Judd Placed on DL
Pitcher Mike Judd has been placed on the minor-league disabled
list with a right shoulder strain.
Filed 08/08/2003
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August 7, 2003 - Isotopes (63-56)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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New Orleans 022 010 000 -- 5 11 1
Albuquerque 010 032 11x -- 8 13 1
WP: Oswaldo Mairena (6-2)
LP: Miguel Saladin (5-6)
SV: Blaine Neal (15)
HR: NRL Jason Lane (6) off Aaron Small in the 3rd inning
Mike Moriarty (4) off Aaron Small in the 5th inning
ABQ Abraham Nuñez (8) off D.J. Houlton in the 2nd inning
Gerald Williams (9) off D.J. Houlton in the 5th inning
TIME: 2:44
ATT: 7,379
The "Cardiac Kids" did it again. The Isotopes scored seven
unanswered runs in the last half of the game to defeat the
New Orleans Zephyrs (Astros) 8-5 on Thursday evening at
"The Lab" in the first of a four-game series. The Isotopes
have won five games in a row.
In the 2nd inning, Henri Stanley reached on a fielder's choice
and Jason Alfaro singled before Dave Matranga drove both
Zephyrs home with a double.
Abraham Nuñez solo-homered to right field in the bottom
of the 2nd inning as the Isotopes cut the defecit to a run at
2-1.
Mike Moriarty reached on a fielder's choice and Jason Lane
two-run homered in the 3rd inning and Moriarty solo-homered
in the 5th inning as the Zephyrs extended their lead to 5-1.
In the Isotopes half of the 5th inning, pinch-hitter Matt
Erickson drew a walk and Gerald Williams two-run homered
to left field. Wilson Valdez doubled and scored on Chad
Allen's double as the Isotopes crept to within a run at 5-4.
Paul Hoover infield singled and scored on Chris Donnels'
pinch-hit double as the Isotopes tied the game in the 6th
inning. Later in the inning, Wilson Valdez's groundout
scored Donnels as the Isotopes took a 6-5 lead.
In the 7th inning, Nuñez doubled and scored on
Kevin Hooper's single up the middle and Williams tripled
and scored on an error on the same play in the 8th inning
as the Isotopes led 8-5.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-3 (.324), RBI (43), 2 2B (24), BB (15)
Kevin Hooper 1-3 (.276), RBI (41)
Wilson Valdez 1-5 (.266), R (35), RBI (14), 2B (10)
Jason Wood 1-5 (.300), K (80)
Abraham Nuñez 2-4 (.344), 2 R (26), RBI (25), 2B (8),
HR (8), BB (15), K (33)
Blaine Neal (S, 15) 1 IP (33 2/3), 1 H (40), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB,
1 K (18) (Season ERA: 3.21)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 63-56 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 59-59 3.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 59-59 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 58-61 5.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes have won seven games in a row at
Isotopes Park and have also seen their season record go to seven
games over the .500 mark for the first time in franchise history.
. . . Kevin Hooper extended his hitting streak to five games.
. . . Gerald Williams was a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
. . . Jason Alfaro of the Zephyrs was named the PCL Batter of
the Week. He went 15x30 (.500) during the week and drove in
eight runs and scored seven runs. . . . Blake Stein of the
Edmonton Trappers (Expos) was named the PCL Pitcher of the
Week. He pitched both in a starting and relieving role last
week, going 10 2/3 innings giving up four hits and no runs.
. . . Pitching probables for Game 2 of the series are Scott
Sanders (6-3, 3.64) for the Isotopes and Ken Vining (3-5, 4.95)
for the Zephyrs.
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Harris, Fox Join Isotopes
The Florida Marlins signed infield Lenny Harris and pitcher
Chad Fox to minor league contracts and assigned them to
Albuquerque. It is very likely both will be September call-ups
when major league active rosters expand from 25 players to
40 players.
Harris played for the Chicago Cubs and is notorious for being
an excellent pinch-hitter. With the Cubs in 2003, Harris hit .183
in 75 games (131 at-bats) with three doubles, no triples, a home
run and seven runs batted in.
Chad Fox played for the Boston Red Sox and was part of the
failed experiment in Boston of the "Bullpen by Committee". With
the Red Sox in 2003, Fox compiled a 1-2 record with 3 saves
and a 4.50 ERA in 17 appearances. He gave up 10 runs and
19 hits in 18 innings, while walking 17 and striking out 19.
Filed 08/07/2003
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August 6, 2003 - Day Off
The whole Pacific Coast League is taking Wednesday off.
Here are the active Isotopes team leaders (with significant
league leader rankings in parenthesis):
Batting Average (minimum 100 at-bats): Abraham Nuñez .339
Batting Average (Championship-eligible): Jason Wood .301 (T-11th)
Runs: Jason Wood 68 (8th)
Hits: Jason Wood 116 (9th)
Doubles: Jason Wood 23
Triples: Derek Wathan 5 (T-6th)
Home Runs: Robert Stratton 30 (1st)
Runs Batted In: Robert Stratton 76 (2nd)
Jason Wood 65 (T-7th)
Walks: Chris Donnels 46 (14th)
Strikeouts: Robert Stratton 142 (1st)
Stolen Bases: Wilson Valdez 28 (5th)
Wins: Sean Bergman 6 (T-7th)
Scott Sanders 6 (T-7th)
Loses: Mike Judd 9 (T-4th)
Sean Bergman 9 (T-4th)
Saves: Blaine Neal 14 (7th)
Relievers ERA: Allen Levrault 0.89
Starters ERA: Scott Sanders 3.64
Complete Games: Sean Bergman 2 (T-2nd)
Justin Wayne 2 (T-2nd)
Scott Sanders 2 (T-2nd)
Shutouts: Sean Bergman 1 (T-2nd)
Innings Pitched: Sean Bergman 140 1/3 (7th)
Hits: Sean Bergman 159
Runs Allowed: Sean Bergman 82
Home Runs Allowed: Sean Bergman 14
Walks: Sean Bergman 38
Strikeouts: Scott Sanders 89 (12th)
Hit Batsman: Scott Sanders 6
Wild Pitches: Mike Judd 8
Balks: Juan Alvarez 2
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McLeary Leaves 'Topes
Pitcher Marty McLeary was transferred from the Isotopes to
the Class-AA Carolina Mudcats.
McLeary has made 13 appearances for the Isotopes this season,
going 0-0 with a 4.15 ERA. In 17 1/3 innings pitched, he has
given up 22 hits and 13 runs.
Filed 08/06/2003
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August 5, 2003 - Isotopes (62-56)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Memphis 010 001 000 -- 2 9 0
Albuquerque 010 100 001 -- 3 8 0
WP: Vladimir Nuñez (4-1)
LP: Jason Pearson (3-3)
TIME: 2:50
ATT: 7,806
Paul Hoover and Kevin Hooper proved to be an unbeatable tandem
as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) 3-2 to
sweep the four game series.
Dee Haynes doubled and scored on Steve Torrealba's triple
as the Redbirds took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning.
Kevin Hooper's single plated Chris Donnels as the 'Topes
tied the game in their half of the second inning.
With two outs in the 4th inning, Paul Hoover doubled and
scored on Hooper's single as the Isotopes took a 2-1 lead.
John Gall singled and scored on Bill Selby's triple in the
6th inning as the Redbirds tied the game at 2-2.
With two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, Hoover doubled
and scored on Hooper's single up the middle as the Isotopes
dramatically won another game at Isotopes Park.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-1 (.320), K (39)
Kevin Hooper 4-4 (.276), 3 RBI (40)
Wilson Valdez 0-4 (.267)
Abraham Nuñez 0-4 (.339), K (33)
Justin Wayne 6 IP (111), 6 H (105), 2 R (58), 2 ER (46), BB (35),
3 K (66) (Season ERA: 3.73)
Vladimir Nuñez (W, 4-1) 2 1/3 IP (59 2/3), 3 H (56), 0 R,
0 ER, 0 BB, K (45) (Season ERA: 4.68)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 62-56 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 58-59 3.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 58-59 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 57-61 5.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes and Redbirds completed their season
series and the 'Topes took 10 out of the 16 games played. . . .
The Isotopes are six games above the .500 mark for the first time
in franchise history. . . . 33,631 fans attended the four-game series
against Memphis. The season attendance mark stands at 457,220
fans for a per-game average of 7,749. . . . Gerald Williams is
cooling off. He went 0x15 in the series against Memphis. . . .
Matt Erickson's eight-game hitting streak ended when he went
0x3. . . . The Isotopes Unofficial Web Page Player of the Series
is Matt Erickson. Erickson went 9x16 (.563) in the series with
three runs scored and four runs batted in. He tripled, stole a
base, and battled Memphis' Mike Crudale with the bases loaded
in the 11th inning of Game 3 to draw a walk to win the game. . . .
After an off-day on Wednesday, the Isotopes open up a four-game
series against the New Orleans Zephyrs (Astros). Scheduled
starters are Aaron Small (4-3, 4.21) for the Isotopes and D.J.
Houlton (2-0, 4.85) for the Zephyrs.
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August 4, 2003 - Isotopes (61-56)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Memphis 031 102 000 -- 7 10 1
Albuquerque 000 005 40x -- 9 13 2
WP: Allen Levrault (3-0)
LP: Gabe Molina (1-8)
HR: MEM Wilson Delgado (2) off Jason Grilli in the 2nd inning
ABQ Paul Hoover (5) off Gabe Molina in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:36
ATT: 4,954
The Isotopes scored nine unanswered runs as they came back
from a 7-0 defecit to defeat the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals)
9-7 at "The Lab".
With two outs in the 2nd inning, Wilson Delgado homered.
Redbirds starter Clint Weibl reached on a two-base error and
scored on So Taguchi's double. John Gall's single scored
Taguchi as the Redbirds took a 3-0 lead.
Bill Selby singled and scored on Dee Haynes' double as the
Redbirds extended the lead to 4-0 in the 3rd inning.
In the 4th inning, the Redbirds added another run. Taguchi
reached on an error, stole second base and scored on Scott
Seabol's single.
In the 6th inning, Weibl singled, Gall singled and Seabol two-
run tripled as the Redbirds led 7-0.
The Isotopes then went to work. In their half ot the 6th inning,
Wilson Valdez singled, stole second base and scored on Matt
Erickson's single to left field. Jason Wood singled to plate
Erickson. Abraham Nuñez singled and Paul Hoover singled
to left field to score Wood. Derek Wathan's pinch-hit triple
scored Nuñez and Hoover as the Isotopes cut the defecit
to two runs at 7-5.
In the 7th inning, Erickson bunt singled, Wood singled and
Nuñez singled to drive in Erickson. Hoover three-run
homered as the Isotopes led 9-7.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 0-4 (.321), K (38)
Kevin Hooper 1-4 (.269), K (46)
Wilson Valdez 1-5 (.272), R (34), SB (28)
Jason Wood 3-4 (.301), 2 R (68), RBI (65)
Abraham Nuñez 2-3 (.350), 2 R (24), RBI (24), SB (2),
BB (14), K (32)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 61-56 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 57-59 3.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 57-59 3.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 56-61 5.0
'Topes Notes: Matt Erickson extended his hitting streak to eight
games. . . . Memphis has solo-homered in the 2nd inning of each
game of the series. In Game 1, it was Dee Haynes; in Game 2,
Bill Selby; and in Game 3 it was Wilson Delgado. . . . The
Isotopes send Justin Wayne (4-8, 3.77) to the mound on Tuesday
evening looking for the series sweep. Jason Ryan (7-5, 2.88)
pitches for the Redbirds.
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August 3, 2003 - Isotopes (60-56)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Memphis 010 000 020 00 -- 3 8 0
Albuquerque 000 000 120 01 -- 4 12 0
WP: Oswaldo Mairena (5-2)
LP: Mike Crudale (4-5)
HR: MEM Bill Selby (8) off Scott Sanders in the 2nd inning
Jason Bowers (7) off Scott Sanders in the 8th inning
ABQ Abraham Nuñez (7) off Jason Pearson in the 7th inning
TIME: 3:26
ATT: 8,916
Matt Erickson drew a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th
inning as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals)
4-3. Albuquerque has won two straight games.
Bill Selby solo homered as the Redbirds took a 1-0 lead in the
2nd inning.
Abraham Nuñez solo-homered in the 7th inning as the
Isotopes were finally able to score against tough Memphis
pitching to tie the game at 1-1.
The Redbirds answered in the 8th inning with what would
have seemed to be enough runs to win the game. Jason
Bowers led off the inning with a solo home run and Marty
Malloy followed with a double to chase Isotopes starter Scott
Sanders from the game. Joe Girardi singled to score Malloy
as the Redbirds led 3-1.
With two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, the Isotopes
were able to string together some hits to tie the game at
3-3. Kevin Hooper reached on an infield single and moved
to second base on a balk. Matt Erickson tripled off the
wall in center field as Hooper scored and Chad Allen's
double scored Erickson.
The Isotopes had an excellent opportunity to win the game in
the bottom of the 10th inning with the bases loaded and one
out. Pinch-hitter Paul Hoover lined out and Nuñez struck
out to end the threat.
In the bottom of the 11th inning, the Isotopes were presented
with a bases loaded, one-out situation and this time they would
take advantage of it. Erickson worked the count to 3 balls, 2
strikes, fouled off a pitch, and then drew ball four to drive in
Wilson Valdez with the winning run.
Steve Stemle started for the Redbirds and gave up no runs and
four hits in 6 innings. He walked one and struck out 3.
Sanders, meanwhile, gave up three runs and five hits in 7 innings.
He walked none and struck out seven Redbirds. He had a great
outing, giving up just the Selby homer, until the 8th inning when
he appeared to start tiring.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Chad Allen 2-5 (.326), RBI (42), 2B (22), SB (8)
Kevin Hooper 1-5 (.269), R (65), BB (29), K (45)
Wilson Valdez 1-2 (.273), R (33)
Jason Wood 0-2 (.297), 3 BB (36)
Abraham Nuñez 2-5 (.342), R (22), RBI (23), 2B (7),
HR (7), K (31)
Vladimir Nuñez 1 1/3 IP (57 1/3), 1 H (53), 0 R, 0 ER,
0 BB, 1 K (44) (Season ERA: 4.87)
Blaine Neal 1 2/3 IP (31), 1 H (37), 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB (11),
0 K (Season ERA: 3.48)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 60-56 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 57-58 2.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 57-58 2.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 55-61 5.0
'Topes Notes: The Isotopes are 5-3 in extra innings in 2003 (1-2
in extra innings at Isotopes Park). . . . Matt Erickson extended
his hitting streak to seven games. . . . Pitching probables for
Game 3 of the series are Jason Grilli (2-2, 4.13) for the
Isotopes and Clint Weibl (3-3, 3.62) for the Redbirds.
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August 2, 2003 - Isotopes (59-56)
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
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Memphis 010 000 210 -- 4 8 0
Albuquerque 020 100 11x -- 5 11 0
WP: Allen Levrault (2-0)
LP: Mike Crudale (4-4)
SV: Blaine Neal (14)
HR: MEM Dee Haynes (17) off Sean Bergman in the 2nd inning
Wilson Delgado (1) off Sean Bergman in the 7th inning
ABQ Matt Treanor (10) off Rhett Parrott in the 2nd inning
Abraham Nuñez (6) off Mike Crudale in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:21
ATT: 11,955
The Isotopes battled all evening to a 5-4 victory over the
Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) on Saturday evening at
"The Lab".
Dee Haynes solo-homered with two outs in the 2nd inning as the
Redbirds took a 1-0 lead.
Abraham Nuñez singled and Matt Treanor two-run homered
as the Isotopes took a 2-1 lead in their half of the 2nd inning.
Jason Wood tripled and scored on Chris Donnels' single as the
'Topes extended their lead to 3-1 in the 4th inning.
Jon Nunnally walked and Wilson Delgado blasted a two-run homer
as Memphis tied the game at 3-3 in the 7th inning.
The Isotopes did not take long to regain the lead. In the bottom
of the 7th inning, Kevin Hooper tripled and scored on Matt
Erickson's single to left field.
Bill Selby doubled and John Gall singled to plate him as the
Redbirds tied the game at 4-4 in the 8th inning.
Nuñez solo homered in the bottom of the 8th inning to
give the Isotopes the lead and Blaine Neal shut down the
Redbirds in the 9th inning.
Marlins Prospect Watch:
Kevin Hooper 1-1 (.270), R (64), 3B (3)
Wilson Valdez 0-3 (.271)
Jason Wood 1-4 (.298), R (66), 3B (3)
Abraham Nuñez 3-4 (.339), 2 R (21), RBI (22), HR (6),
K (30)
Vladimir Nuñez
Blaine Neal (S, 14) 1 IP (29 1/3), 1 H (36), 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB,
1 K (16) (Season ERA: 3.68)
2003 PCL Central Division Standings:
Albuquerque Isotopes (Marlins) 59-56 ---
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) 57-57 1.5
Iowa Cubs (Cubs) 56-58 2.5
Omaha Royals (Royals) 54-61 5.0
'Topes Notes: Matt Erickson extended his hitting streak to six
games. . . . Pitching probables for Game 2 of the series are
Scott Sanders (6-3, 3.63) for the Isotopes and Steve Stemle
(6-10, 3.55) for the Redbirds.
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August 1, 2003 - Isotopes (58-56)
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Albuquerque 000 200 000 -- 2 6 0
Nashville 000 003 01x -- 4 12 0
WP: Dave Williams (5-2)
LP: Aaron Small (4-3)
SV: Mike Gonzalez (2)
HR: NSH J.J. Davis (22) off Aaron Small in the 6th inning
TIME: 2:29
ATT: 6,804
The Nashville Sounds (Pirates) defeated the Isotopes 4-2 in
another low-scoring, well-played game in Nashville on Friday
evening. The Isotopes have lost three hard-luck games in a
row coming off of what was an eight-game winning streak.
In the 4th inning, Jas
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