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WP: John Riedling (3-0)
LP: Carmen Pignatiello (1-4)

HR:

IWA Scott McClain (28) off Jeff Fulchino in the 6th inning

ALB Joe Dillon (22) off Jon Leicester in the 6th inning

TIME: 2:51
ATT: 6,306

Todd Sears reached on a fielder's choice as the game-tying run scored in the 7th inning and Sears doubled home the game-winning run in the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 5-4 to snap a two game losing streak.  The Isotopes also remained a game and a half out of the division lead as the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) also won this evening.

In the 2nd inning, James Shanks infield singled, stole second base and scored on John Pachot's single to center field as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Eric Reed led off the 3rd inning with an infield single, advanced to second base on a throwing error during a pickoff attempt and scored on Joe Dillon's single to center field as the Isotopes extended the lead to 2-0.

Iowa tied the game in the 6th inning.  Scott McClain solo-homered to left field to lead off the inning.  Two outs later, Mike Fontenot doubled and later scored on Iowa Cubs starter Jon Leicester's single to right field.

It did not take the Isotopes long to regain the lead as Dillon solo-homered to left-center field in the home half of the 6th inning as the 'Topes led 3-2.

Iowa took back the lead in the 7th inning.  Ronny Cedeno walked and McClain was hit by a pitch.  Ben Grieve followed with a double to right field to drive them both in as Iowa led 4-3.

In the bottom of the 7th inning, Drew Niles walked and Reed bunt-singled.  Josh Wilson sacrifice-bunted both runners up a base and Dillon was intentionally walked to load the bases.  Todd Sears reached on a fielder's choice (with Dillon out at second base) as Niles scored to tie the game at 4-4.

Albuquerque won the game in the bottom of the 9th inning.  After Chris Ashby and Reed struck out swinging, Josh Wilson reached on an error, Dillon walked and Sears doubled to center field to drive in Wilson with the game-winning run.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/16/05):

Joe Dillon 85 G, 70 R, 109 H, 17 2B, 1 3B, 21 HR, 65 RBI, 49 BB, 55 K, 10 SB, .618 SLG, .353 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 123 G, 77 R, 119 H, 28 2B, 4 3B, 17 HR, 78 RBI, 45 BB, 92 K, 15 SB, .465 SLG, .269 AVG
Eric Reed  19 G, 11 R, 20 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 20 K, 7 SB, .368 SLG, .263 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.63 ERA, 0 SV, 123.0 IP, 150 H, 92 R, 77 ER, 18 HR, 58 BB, 85 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 4.70, 1 SV, 7.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 9 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Blaine Neal massively blew the save as the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) defeated the Isotoeps 13-8 at Isotopes Park.  Neal allowed 9 runs in the 9th inning to take the loss (8 of the runs were unearned in the inning).  Abraham Nunez and Robert Stratton homered for the 'Topes in the loss. 

WP: John Koronka (8-10)
LP: Donovan Osborne (4-1)
SV: Jermaine Van Buren (22)

HR:

IWA Scott McClain (27) off Donovan Osborne in the 6th inning 
          David Kelton (10) off Donovan Osborne in the 5th inning 

ALB Mike Colangelo (8) off Russ Rohlicek in the 8th inning

TIME: 2:42
ATT: 6,495

Scott McClain and Jerry Hairston, Jr. each drove in a pair of runs and John Koronka hurled seven innings of one-run, four-hit ball in the Iowa Cubs' (AAA Cubs) 6-4 victory over the Isotopes in the series opener on Monday evening at "The Lab".

Geovany Soto singled to right field and scored on Hairston, Jr.'s triple to left field as the Cubs took a 1-0 lead.

The Cubs extended the lead in the 5th inning.  David Kelton solo-homered to left field to lead off the inning.  Soto singled to right field, Cubs starter Koronka singled to left field, both runners advanced a base when Isotopes starter Donovan Osborne threw the ball away on a pickoff attempt, and Hairston, Jr. sacrifice flied out to left field to drive in Soto as the Cubs led 3-0.

Drew Niles singled to center field to lead off the home half of the 5th inning.  Chris Ashby and Donovan Osborne walked to load the bases and two outs later, Joe Dillon walked as Niles trotted home to cut the defecit to two runs at 3-1.

The Cubs extended the lead the very next half-inning.  Ronny Cedeno walked and McClain followed with a homer to left field as the I-Cubs led 5-1.

In the 7th inning, Soto singled to center field and Hairston Jr. singled to left field.  Hairston Jr. stole second base and Soto scored on a throwing error on the stolen base attempt.

Albuquerque closed out the scoring in the contest in the 8th inning.  Jason Wood singled to left field and Mike Colangelo homered to left field.  James Shanks singled to left field, moved to second base when Niles walked and scored on Todd Sears' single to center field.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/15/05):

Joe Dillon 84 G, 70 R, 108 H, 17 2B, 1 3B, 21 HR, 64 RBI, 48 BB, 54 K, 10 SB, .623 SLG, .354 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 122 G, 77 R, 119 H, 28 2B, 4 3B, 17 HR, 78 RBI, 45 BB, 91 K, 15 SB, .470 SLG, .272 AVG
Eric Reed  18 G, 11 R, 20 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .394 SLG, .282 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.63 ERA, 0 SV, 123.0 IP, 150 H, 92 R, 77 ER, 18 HR, 58 BB, 85 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 5.40, 1 SV, 6.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 8 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, on a day when Brian Banks announced he would soon retire, he and Ryan Christenson each two-run homered in an Isotopes 9-6 victory over the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, Iowa.  Matt Padgett also homered in the victory. 

WP: Matt White (7-5)
LP: Frank Castillo (9-9)
SV: Travis Hughes (12)

HR:

NRL Brendan Harris (11) off Frank Castillo in the 4th inning  
          Marlon Byrd (5) off Frank Castillo in the 7th inning

TIME: 2:42 
ATT: 6,096

The Isotopes' rally attempt in the 9th inning was quelled with the game tying run stranded in scoring position as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated the Isotopes 6-5 in the series finale at "The Lab". 

The Zephyrs used two-out magic in the 1st inning to build a 3-0 lead.  Marlon Byrd and Rick Short singled and Kevin Orie's single drove in Byrd.  Dee Brown singled to plate Short and Brendan Harris singled to drive in Orie.

Harris homered to left field in the 4th inning as the Zephyrs extended the lead to 4-0.

Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in their half of the 4th inning, utilizing the same methodology the Zephyrs used to score in the 1st inning -- a string of two-out singles.  Joe Dillon and Jason Wood singled and Mike Colangelo singled to drive in Dillon.  Chris Ashby's single brought Wood home as the Isotopes cut the defecit in half at 4-2.

New Orleans added their final two runs of the game with two outs in the 7th inning.  Byrd solo-homered to left field and Short followed with a triple to right field and scored on Orie's groundout.

Albuquerque began their rally in the 8th inning.  James Shanks tripled to center field and scored on Josh Wilson's sacrifice flyout to left field.

In the 9th inning, Mike Colangelo singled and Larry Barnes drew a walk.  Drew Niles reached on a fielder's choice (with Barnes out at second base).  After Todd Sears popped out, Eric Reed doubled to right field to drive in Colangelo and Niles as the Isotopes pulled to within a run at 6-5.  Shanks struck out to end the game with Reed stranded in scoring position at second base.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/14/05):

Joe Dillon 83 G, 69 R, 107 H, 17 2B, 1 3B, 21 HR, 64 RBI, 47 BB, 53 K, 9 SB, .626 SLG, .354 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 121 G, 77 R, 119 H, 28 2B, 4 3B, 17 HR, 77 RBI, 45 BB, 91 K, 15 SB, .474 SLG, .274 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.63 ERA, 0 SV, 123.0 IP, 150 H, 92 R, 77 ER, 18 HR, 58 BB, 85 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 5.40, 1 SV, 6.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 8 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Jason Wood solo-homered, Kevin Hooper singled home a run and Abraham Nunez scored on an error as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 3-2 at Isotopes Park.  

WP: Ariel Prieto (7-5)
LP: Brian Powell (7-9)

HR:

NRL Dee Brown (3) off Ariel Prieto in the 7th inning

ALB Jason Wood (17) off Brian Powell in the 1st inning 
           Joe Dillon (21) off Brian Powell in the 5th inning

TIME: 1:42 
ATT: 9,656

Ariel Prieto came within one out of tossing a complete game shutout, but ended up with a complete game, one run, 4 hit effort in a 6-1 Isotopes victory over the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) to split the doubleheader.  The Isotopes moved to within a half a game back of the division lead with the victory.

Albuquerque took a quick 3-0 lead in the 1st inning.  James Shanks singled to center field and Josh Wilson drew a walk.  Joe Dillon flew out to right field as Shanks tagged up and advaned to third base and Todd Sears grounded out to bring home Shanks.  Jason Wood followed with a homer to left field.

The Isotopes added to the lead in the 3rd inning.  Shanks tripled into the left-center field gap and scored on Wilson's single to right field.  After Wilson stole second base, Dillon served a 2-1 offering over the left field fence for a two-run home run as the Isotopes led 6-0.

With two down in the 7th inning, Dee Brown homered to left field to break up the shutout.  Prieto then struck out Craig Kuzmic to finalize his complete game effort.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/12/05):

Joe Dillon 81 G, 68 R, 105 H, 17 2B, 1 3B, 20 HR, 62 RBI, 46 BB, 53 K, 9 SB, .620 SLG, .354 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 119 G, 75 R, 118 H, 28 2B, 4 3B, 17 HR, 76 RBI, 44 BB, 91 K, 14 SB, .477 SLG, .274 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.63 ERA, 0 SV, 123.0 IP, 150 H, 92 R, 77 ER, 18 HR, 58 BB, 85 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 5.40, 1 SV, 6.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 8 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) scored three runs in the 8th inning to come back from a 5-3 defecit to defeat the Isotopes in a game played in Des Moines, Iowa.  Aaron Small homered for the Isotopes in a losing cause.

WP:  John Halama (1-0)
LP: Travis Smith (3-7)

HR:

NRL Kevin Orie (19) off Travis Smith in the 2nd inning

TIME: 2:08

Kevin Orie and Marlon Byrd each drove in a pair of runs as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated the Isotopes 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader.

Rick Short drew a walk and Orie followed with a homer off the scoreboard in left-center field as the Zephyrs led 2-0 in the 2nd inning.

In the 3rd inning, Tyrell Godwin bunt singled and scored on Byrd's single to left field as New Orleans led 3-0.

Chris Ashby reached on a two base error and scored on James Shanks' single to right field as the Isotopes avoided the shutout and trailed 3-1.

Short and Orie walked in the 6th inning and Brendan Harris was intentionally walked to load the bases.  Keith Osik reached on a fielder's choice with Harris out at second base and Short scoring.

New Orleans closed out the scoring in the 7th inning.  Godwin doubled off the left-center field wall and scored on Byrd's single to left field.

'Topes Notes:  Rick Short entered the game hitting .399 and broke the .400 mark during the game, end up with a .401 batting average at the end of the contest. . . .  Josh Wilson went 0x3 to snap a 9-game hitting streak. . . .  The Isotopes tied their worst home losing streak (4 games). . . .  The Isotopes set a season-high for fewest hits in a game at home (3).   

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Chad Allen solo-homered and Kevin Hooper singled home a run for the Isotopes in a 2-1 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) at SBC Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.  Gerald Laird's solo-homer provided the only Redhawk run.  

WP: Jason Bergmann (2-1)
LP: Bryan Corey (3-6)

HR:

ALB Joe Dillon (20) off Chad Durbin in the 3rd inning  
         Josh Wilson (17) off Chad Durbin in the 5th inning 
         Todd Sears (7) off Jason Bergmann in the 11th inning

TIME: 3:53
ATT: 9,440

Rick Short drove in five runs, including the game winner in the 12th inning as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated the Isotopes 10-9 in 12 innings in the series opener at "The Lab".  With the defeat, the Isotopes fell out of first place in the PCL American Conference Southern Division and are a half-game back of the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers).

New Orleans struck first in the game.  With one out, Juan Melo and Marlon Byrd walked and Short doubled to left field to drive in Melo.  Matt Cepicky sacrifice-flied out to center field to drive in Byrd as the Zephyrs led 2-0 before the Isotopes even came up to bat.

Albuquerque took the lead in their half of the 1st inning.  James Shanks walked and Josh Wilson singled.  Joe Dillon's double drove in Shanks and Todd Sears' single brought home Wilson and Dillon as the 'Topes led 3-2.

Dillon solo-homered to left field in the 3rd inning to extend the lead to 4-2.

Byrd doubled to center field and later scored on Cepicky's single to center field in the 5th inning as the Zephyrs pulled to within a run at 4-3.

In the home half of the 5th frame, Wilson homered to lead off the inning.  Dillon was then hit by a pitch and an out later, Jason Wood walked.  Larry Barnes singled to right field to drive in Dillon and Matt Erickson singled to center field to drive in Wood as the 'Topes led 7-3.

New Orleans tied the game in the 6th inning.  Jason Bowers walked, Tyrell Godwin singled and Melo singled to center field to drive in Bowers.  Byrd walked to load the bases and Short cleared them with a double to right field.

Neither team scored until the 11th inning.  Byrd doubled and two outs later, Brendan Harris infield singled as Byrd scored.  Keith Osik pinch-hit singled to right field and Harris scored when Osik stole second base and Harris scampered home as the Zephyrs led 9-7.

Albuquerque was able to tie the game up again in their half of the 11th inning.  Dillon singled to right field and Sears followed with a homer to left field.

New Orleans won the game in the 12th inning.  With two outs, Melo and Byrd singled and Short singled to right field to drive in Melo with the eventual game-winning run.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/11/05):

Joe Dillon 80 G, 64 R, 101 H, 16 2B, 1 3B, 19 HR, 60 RBI, 46 BB, 53 K, 9 SB, .605 SLG, .347 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 118 G, 73 R, 115 H, 28 2B, 4 3B, 16 HR, 75 RBI, 44 BB, 91 K, 14 SB, .470 SLG, .272 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.57 ERA, 0 SV, 118.0 IP, 142 H, 88 R, 73 ER, 18 HR, 52 BB, 83 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 5.79, 1 SV, 4.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 6 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2003, Abraham Nunez struck out with the game-tying run on 3rd base as the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) held on to defeat the Isotopes 2-1 in Oklahoma City.  Lenny Harris singled in the Isotopes only run.

WP: John Riedling (2-0)   
LP: Jeremy Fikac (4-8)

HR:

ALB  Joe Dillon (19) off Mitch Wylie in the 1st inning 

FRE  Mike Cervenak (17) off Donovan Osborne in the 6th inning 
            Angel Chavez (10) off Donovan Osborne in the 2nd inning

TIME: 3:48 
ATT: 7,333

The Isotopes took advantage of three errors, a wild pitch and a passed ball in the 12th inning to score three runs to defeat the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 5-2 in the series finale.  With the victory, the Isotopes remain in a first-place tie atop the PCL American Conference Southern Division.

Angel Chavez homered to left field in the 2nd inning as Fresno tied the game at 1-1.

Albuquerque immediately regained the lead in the 3rd inning.  With two outs, Josh Wilson doubled to left-center field and scored on Dillon's single to center field as the 'Topes led 2-1. 

Mike Cervenak homered to center field in the 6th inning as the Grizzlies tied the game at 2-2.

The Isotopes took advantage of all sorts of Grizzlies problems in the 12th inning to win the game.  James Shanks reached on a throwing error and Josh Wilson laid down a sacrifice bunt but an error on the play allowed him to reach first base safely.  After Dillon struck out, a wild pitch brought home Shanks and Todd Sears walked.  A passed ball advanced both runners into scoring position and Matt Padgett was intentionally walked to load the bases.  Larry Barnes reached on a fielder's choice with Wilson scoring and noone out on the play due to an error.  Matt Erickson reached on a fielder's choice with Sears scoring and Padgett out at third base.  Chris Ashby then reached on a fielder's choice with Erickson out at second base to end the inning.  

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/10/05):

Joe Dillon 79 G, 63 R, 97 H, 16 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 58 RBI, 46 BB, 52 K, 9 SB, .593 SLG, .340 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 117 G, 71 R, 113 H, 27 2B, 4 3B, 16 HR, 75 RBI, 44 BB, 91 K, 13 SB, .469 SLG, .270 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.57 ERA, 0 SV, 118.0 IP, 142 H, 88 R, 73 ER, 18 HR, 52 BB, 83 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 5.79, 1 SV, 4.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 6 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) scored eight unanswered runs to defeat the Isotopes 8-4 in Oklahoma City.  Albuquerque led 4-0 after their first two at-bats and the Redhawks kept the Isotopes scoreless the rest of the game.  Chris Donnels sacrifice flied out and Kevin Hooper two-run singled for the only Isotope RBI's of the contest.

WP: Frank Castillo (9-8)   
LP:  Seung Song (0-1) 
SV: Franklyn Gracesqui (1)

HR:

ALB  Jason Wood (16) off Seung Song in the 5th inning 

TIME: 2:43 
ATT: 5,776

Frank Castillo tossed seven innings of four-hit, scoreless ball and Jason Wood homered and drove in four total runs as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 6-4 on Wednesday evening in Fresno.  The Isotopes remained in a first-place tie with the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) atop of the PCL American Conference Southern Division.

Wood and Matt Padgett singled and Matt Erickson reached on an error to load the bases in the 2nd inning with one out.  John Pachot's sacrifice flyout to left field brought home Wood as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Josh Wilson and Joe Dillon singled, Wilson advanced to third base on Todd Sears' flyout, and Wood singled to center field to drive in Wilson as the 'Topes extended the lead to 2-0 in the 3rd inning.

In the 5th inning, Wilson was hit by a pitch, Dillon ground-rule doubled and Wood homered to left field as the Isotopes led 5-0.

Fresno got on the scoreboard in the 8th inning.  With one out, Justin Knoedler infield singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch.  Doug Clark singled to right field to drive in Knoedler and Mickey Lopez singled to center field to drive in Clark as the Grizzlies cut the defecit to three runs at 5-2.

James Shanks singled to right field and later scored on Sears' ground rule double to right field as the Isotopes extended the lead to 6-2 in the top of the 9th inning.

In the bottom of the 9th inning, Mike Cervenak flew out to lead off the inning.  Brian Dallimore walked and advanced to second on Tony Torcato's groundout.  Julio Ramirez infield singled and Knoedler singled to left field to drive in Dallimore and Angel Chavez singled to center field to drive in Ramirez as the Grizzlies cut the defecit to two runs at 6-4.  Franklyn Gracesqui entered the game for the Isotopes to relieve John Riedling and got Clark to strike out to preserve the victory.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/09/05):

Joe Dillon 78 G, 62 R, 95 H, 15 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 58 RBI, 46 BB, 51 K, 9 SB, .593 SLG, .339 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 116 G, 69 R, 111 H, 27 2B, 4 3B, 16 HR, 75 RBI, 44 BB, 90 K, 13 SB, .469 SLG, .268 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.57 ERA, 0 SV, 118.0 IP, 142 H, 88 R, 73 ER, 18 HR, 52 BB, 83 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 6.23, 0 SV, 4.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 5 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Isotopes swept a doubleheader against the Grizzlies at Isotopes Park.  In game 1, Joe Dillon sacrifice flied out to drive in the lone Isotope run and Mike Nannini pitched a complete game shutout in a 1-0 victory.  In game 2, Ryan Baker made his Triple-A debut with the Isotopes.  Baker and Chris Michalak combined on the shutout and Dillon two-run homered in the 6-0 victory.  

WP: Matt Kinney (5-7)  
LP: Ariel Prieto (6-5) 
SV: Jeremy Fikac (1)

HR:

ALB Josh Wilson (16) off Matt Kinney in the 9th inning 

FRE  Todd Linden (30) off Chad Bentz in the 7th inning 

TIME: 2:22
ATT: 5,092

Matt Kinney went 8 1/3 innings, limiting the Isotopes to one run and five hits while striking out 12 and the Fresno Grizzlies felt rather odd (scoring a single run in the odd numbered innings) as they defeated the Isotopes 4-1 on Tuesday evening.  With the loss, the Isotopes have dropped two straight.

Doug Clark doubled to left field, advanced to third base on a balk and scored on Mike Cervenak's groundout as the Grizzlies led 1-0 in the 1st inning.

Mickey Lopez was hit by a pitch, stole second base and scored on Cervenak's double to left field in the 3rd inning as the Grizzlies extended the lead to 2-0.

Cervenak singled to center field, Adam Shabala singled to right field and Brian Dallimore infield singled to drive in Cervenak as the Grizzlies led 3-0.

Todd Linden solo-homered to left field in the 7th inning as the Grizzlies built a 4-0 lead.

Josh Wilson's solo-homer to left field in the 9th inning insured the Isotopes would not be shut out in the contest.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/08/05):

Joe Dillon 77 G, 62 R, 95 H, 15 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 58 RBI, 46 BB, 51 K, 9 SB, .601 SLG, .344 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 115 G, 68 R, 110 H, 27 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 74 RBI, 44 BB, 87 K, 13 SB, .463 SLG, .268 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.57 ERA, 0 SV, 118.0 IP, 142 H, 88 R, 73 ER, 18 HR, 52 BB, 83 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 6.23, 0 SV, 4.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 5 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Isotopes utilized five New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003) errors to defeat the Zephyrs 8-4 at Isotopes Park.  Abraham Nunez and Gerald Williams drove in a pair of runs for the 'Topes.

WP: Matt Cain (9-5)   
LP: Jerrod Fuell (0-1) 
SV: Jack Taschner (7)

HR:

ALB Wilson Delgado (6) off Matt Cain in the 5th inning

SAC Todd Linden (29) off Jerrod Fuell in the 7th inning
           Julio Ramirez (20) off Jerrod Fuell in the 7th inning

TIME: 2:36 
ATT: 5,077

The Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) hit a pair of solo homers in the 7th inning off Grants, NM native Jerrod Fuell for the game-tying and eventual game-winning runs as the Grizzlies defeated the Isotopes 5-4 in the series opener.

In the 1st inning, Julio Ramirez singled, stole second base, moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored on Mike Cervenak's double as the Grizzlies led 1-0.

Brian Dallimore doubled and scored on Cervenak's single to center field as the Grizzlies extended the lead to 2-0 in the 3rd inning.

Wilson Delgado solo-homered as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard in the 5th inning.

The Isotopes took the lead in the 6th inning.  James Shanks tripled to center field and scored on Josh Wilson's double.  Two outs later, Jason Wood singled to center field to drive in Wilson as the 'Topes led 3-2.

Doug DeVore singled and scored on Justin Knoedler's double in the home half of the 6th inning as the Grizzlies tied the game at 3-3.

The Isotopes regained the lead in the 7th inning.  Delgado walked, moved to second base on Chris Ashby's sacrifice bunt, advanced to third base on a groundout and scored on Shanks' single to right field.

Ramirez solo-homered to right field in the 7th inning to tie the game and Todd Linden solo-homered to right field to provide the eventual game-winning run.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/07/05):

Joe Dillon 76 G, 62 R, 93 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 58 RBI, 45 BB, 50 K, 9 SB, .597 SLG, .341 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 114 G, 67 R, 109 H, 26 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 73 RBI, 44 BB, 86 K, 13 SB, .464 SLG, .269 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 8-7, 5.57 ERA, 0 SV, 118.0 IP, 142 H, 88 R, 73 ER, 18 HR, 52 BB, 83 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 7.36, 0 SV, 3.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 4 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Larry Sutton and Josh Wilson each two-run homered in the Isotopes' 7-5 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) at Isotopes Park.  

WP: Jeff Fulchino (8-7) 
LP: Seth Etherton (7-6) 
SV: Ben Howard (2)

HR:

SAC Jack Cust (17) off Jeff Fulchino in the 5th inning

TIME: 2:55
ATT: 10,456

Jeff Fulchino, Jim Crowell, and Ben Howard combined to keep the River Cats to one run and five hits in the contest as the Isotopes defeated the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) 4-1 in the series finale on Sunday.

It was a waste of time to play every inning but the fifth inning since all the scoring occurred in the 5th inning.  In the Isotopes half of the inning, Wilson Delgado singled, Matt Erickson was hit by a pitch and John Pachot reached on an error to load the bases.  James Shanks reached on an error as Delgado and Erickson scored.  Josh Wilson's double brought home Pachot and Todd Sears' groundout drove in Shanks as the Isotopes led 4-0.

Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchino gave up a solo-homer to Jack Cust in the home half of the 5th inning for Sacramento's only score.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/06/05):

Joe Dillon 76 G, 62 R, 93 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 58 RBI, 45 BB, 50 K, 9 SB, .597 SLG, .341 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 113 G, 67 R, 108 H, 25 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 72 RBI, 44 BB, 86 K, 13 SB, .464 SLG, .269 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-7, 5.75 ERA, 0 SV, 112.2 IP, 138 H, 87 R, 72 ER, 17 HR, 49 BB, 79 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 7.36, 0 SV, 3.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 4 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, the Isotopes tallied seven times over the final four frames to come back from a 5-1 defecit to defeat the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003) 8-5 at Isotopes Park.  Gerald Williams two-run homered and was a single shy of hitting for his second cycle of the season.

WP: Donovan Osborne (4-0)    
LP: Mike Ziegler (5-4) 
SV: John Riedling (1)

HR:

ALB Larry Barnes (5) off Mike Ziegler in the 2nd inning

TIME: 2:32 
ATT: 12,676

Larry Barnes three-run homered and the Isotopes bullpen was effective for the first time in four games as the Isotopes defeated the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) 5-3.

Todd Sears and Mike Colangelo singled ahead of Barnes' homer to right field as the Isotopes led 3-0 in the 2nd inning.

The River Cats trimmed the defecit to a run at 3-2 in their half of the 2nd inning.  Shawn Garrett bunt singled and Mike Rouse singled to center field to drive in Garrett.  Rouse advanced to second base on an error on the play and scored on Jack Cust's single to left field.

In the 4th inning with two outs, Matt Erickson singled to left field, Josh Wilson singled to center field and Joe Dillon's single to center field drove in Erickson and Wilson as the 'Topes led 5-2.

Rouse doubled and later scored on Freddie Bynum's infield single as the River Cats closed out the scoring in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/05/05):

Joe Dillon 75 G, 62 R, 91 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 45 BB, 49 K, 9 SB, .601 SLG, .340 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 112 G, 66 R, 106 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 72 RBI, 44 BB, 86 K, 13 SB, .462 SLG, .268 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-7, 5.75 ERA, 0 SV, 112.2 IP, 138 H, 87 R, 72 ER, 17 HR, 49 BB, 79 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 7.36, 0 SV, 3.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 4 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Isotopes lost to the River Cats 10-6 at Isotopes Park to drop their ninth straight contest.  Sacramento scored eight runs combined in the 6th and 7th innings.  Jason Wood three run homered and Matt Padgett drove in a pair of runs in the loss. 

WP: Chris Mabeus (7-2)
LP: Frank Castillo (8-8) 
SV: Britt Reames (8)

HR:

ALB Matt Padgett (17) off Chris Mabeus in the 7th inning 
          Todd Sears (6) off Dan Meyer in the 3rd inning 

SAC Charles Thomas (4) off Frank Castillo in the 6th inning 

TIME: 2:47 
ATT: 9,704

Shawn Garrett singled home two runs in a three-run 7th inning as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) snapped a 5-5 tie to defeat the Isotopes 8-5 at Raley Field in Sacramento.  The Isotopes remained in a tie for first place in the PCL American Conference Southern Division as the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) also lost their contest.

In the 2nd inning, Mike Colangelo singled to left field, advanced to second base on Larry Barnes' single to right field and scored on John Pachot's single to left field as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Sacramento took the lead in their half of the 2nd inning.  Andrew Beattie doubled to left field.  An out later, Jack Cust walked and Tom Gregorio doubled to left field to drivein Beattie.  Freddie Bynum's groundout plated Cust as the River Cats led 2-1.

Joe Dillon walked and Todd Sears followed with a home run to right field as the Isotopes regained the lead at 3-2.

For the second inning in a row, the River Cats reclaimed the lead right after the Isotopes took it.  Matt Watson singled to left field and Brant Colamarino infield singled.  Beattie reached on an error as Watson scored and Garrett doubled to left field to drive in Colamarino as the River Cats held a 4-3 advantage.

Charles Thomas solo-homered as the River Cats extended their lead to 5-3.

Josh Wilson walked and Matt Padgett followed with a homer to right field as the Isotopes tied the game at 5-5.

As was normal for the evening, the River Cats answered an Isotope threat from the prior half-inning right away.  In the bottom of the 7th frame, Colamarino doubled to lead off the inning and Beattie reached on a fielder's choice and both runners moved into scoring position utilizing an error on the play.  Garrett singled to center field to drive in Colamarino and Beattie.  Garrett stole second base and scored on Tom Gregorio's single to center field as the River Cats led 8-5.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/04/05):

Joe Dillon 74 G, 61 R, 89 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 44 BB, 48 K, 8 SB, .602 SLG, .337 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 111 G, 65 R, 105 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 72 RBI, 43 BB, 84 K, 13 SB, .463 SLG, .267 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-7, 5.75 ERA, 0 SV, 112.2 IP, 138 H, 87 R, 72 ER, 17 HR, 49 BB, 79 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 10.12, 0 SV, 2.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 2 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the highlight for the day was Orbit being honored before the game for being the PCL's best mascot for 2004.  In the game itself, the River Cats scored 15 runs in the 5th-7th innings to erase a seven-run defecit to defeat the Isotopes 16-13 at Isotopes Park.  The game lasted 3 hours, 54 mintes, the (still) longest 9-inning game at Isotopes Park.  Larry Sutton grand-slam homered for the Isotopes in a losing cause. 

WP: Mike Saipe (4-1)   
LP: Chad Bentz (0-1)

HR:

ALB Josh Wilson (15) off Ryan Glynn in the 5th inning 
          Jason Wood (15) off Ryan Glynn in the 2nd inning 

TIME: 3:01 
ATT: 10,781

The Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) scored nine unanswered runs to erase a five-run defecit and the Isotopes defense did not help matters as the River Cats defeated the Isotopes 12-8 in the series opener Thursday evening in Sacramento.  With the loss and a Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) victory, the Isotopes fell into a first-place tie with the Express in the PCL American Conference Southern Division.

Wilson Delgado tripled to center field to lead off the game and scored on Matt Padgett's sacrifice flyout to right field as the Isotopes took a quick 1-0 lead.

Jason Wood solo-homered to left field in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 2-0.

With one out in the 3rd inning, Josh Wilson singled and advanced to second base on Padgett's groundout.  Joe Dillon was walked intentionally and both batters advanced a base on a wild pitch.  Todd Sears drew a walk to load the bases and another wild pitch brought Wilson home.  Wood then singled to right field to drive in Dillon and Sears as the 'Topes led 5-0.

Sacramento got on the scoreboard in the 4th inning.  Matt Watson reached on an error and Brant Colamarino singled to left field.  Andrew Beattie's double to left field drove in Watson and Shawn Garrett sacrifice flied out to left field to drive in Colamarino.  Jack Cust singled to center field to drive in Beattie as the River Cats trailed by two runs at 5-3. 

Wilson solo-homered in the 5th inning as the Isotopes doubled up their lead over the River Cats 6-3.

Albuquerque scored their final runs in the 6th inning.  Wood singled and an out later, Larry Barnes singled.  John Pachot doubled to left field to drive in Wood and Barnes as the Isotopes led 8-3.

The rest of the game belonged to Sacramento.  In the home half of the 6th inning, Garrett walked and Cust reached on an error.  John Baker reached on a fielder's choice as Garrett scored.  An error on the play allowed Baker to advance to second base.  Jermaine Clark singled and Charles Thomas walked to load the bases.  Mike Rouse singled to right field to drive in Baker and Matt Watson walked with the bases loaded as Clark trotted home.  An out later, Beattie singled to left field to drive in Thomas and Rouse.  Garrett reached on another Isotope error as Watson scored.  When the inning was over, Sacramento had sent 11 batters to the plate, scored six runs, and led 9-8.

In the 7th inning, Baker walked and was replaced by pinch-runner Freddie Bynum.  Clark sacrifice bunted to move Bynum to second base and after Thomas walked, Rouse reached on a fielder's choice as Bynum scored.

Sacramento closed out the scoring in the 8th inning.  With one out, Beattie singled to left field and scored on Garrett's double to right field.  An out later, Tom Gregorio doubled to right field to drive in Garrett.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/02/05):

Joe Dillon 73 G, 60 R, 89 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 43 BB, 47 K, 8 SB, .609 SLG, .341 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 110 G, 63 R, 102 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 14 HR, 71 RBI, 42 BB, 84 K, 13 SB, .452 SLG, .262 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-7, 5.75 ERA, 0 SV, 112.2 IP, 138 H, 87 R, 72 ER, 17 HR, 49 BB, 79 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 10.12, 0 SV, 2.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 2 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2003, Albuquerque tallied for five runs in the 6th inning and four more times in the 7th inning to erase a 7-0 defecit as they defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 9-7 at Isotopes Park.  Paul Hoover homered and drove in four total runs in the victory.

The Isotopes and the rest of the PCL have the day off. On Thursday evening, the Isotopes begin an eight-game roadtrip to California to play the Sacramento RiverCats (AAA Athletics) and the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants). The Isotopes find themselves leading the PCL American Conference Southern Division by just one game over the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros). With the just-completed poor homestand (2-6 record), the Isotopes' five game division lead eroded.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: Matt Erickson drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 4-3 at Isotopes Park.

WP: Justin Hampson (4-11)  
LP: Travis Smith (3-6)

HR:

CSP Tomas Delarosa (3) off Ben Howard in the 6th inning 
           Jeff Salazar (2) off Travis Smith in the 3rd inning

ALB Jason Wood (14) off Bobby Seay in the 8th inning

TIME: 2:42
ATT: 8,337

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) scored all the runs they would need in the 3rd inning as they defeated the Isotopes 7-3 in the series finale at "The Lab" on Tuesday evening.

Colorado Springs tallied four times in the 3rd inning.  Pascual Matos walked, Sky Sox starter Justin Hampson reached on an error and Jeff Salazar followed with a home run to center field.  An out later, Jeff Baker and Tom Wilson singled to center field and Jeff Pickler reached on a fielder's choice.  Baker then scored on a passed ball by Chris Ashby.

Salazar walked and Ryan Spilborghs singled and Baker grounded out to advance both runners a base.  Wilson singled to right field to plate Salazar and Pickler sacrifice-flied out to left field to drive in Spilborghs as the Sky Sox added two more runs to their lead.

Tomas Delarosa solo-homered in the 6th inning as the Sky Sox closed out their scoring in the game with a 7-0 lead.

Josh Wilson led off the 6th inning by reaching on an error and scored on Matt Padgett's double as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard.

In the 7th inning, Larry Barnes doubled and later scored on Josh Wilson's groundout and Jason Wood solo-homered to left field in the 8th inning as the Isotopes closed out the scoring for both teams in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 08/01/05):

Joe Dillon 72 G, 60 R, 88 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 42 BB, 47 K, 8 SB, .615 SLG, .342 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 109 G, 62 R, 102 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 14 HR, 70 RBI, 42 BB, 82 K, 13 SB, .458 SLG, .266 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-7, 5.75 ERA, 0 SV, 112.2 IP, 138 H, 87 R, 72 ER, 17 HR, 49 BB, 79 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 16.20, 0 SV, 1.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 2 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Abraham Nunez solo-homered in the 8th inning to snap a 4-4 tie and Blaine Neal shut down the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) in the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Redbirds 5-4 at Isotopes Park. 

WP: P.J. Bevis (1-0)   
LP: Jeff Fulchino (7-7)

HR:

CSP  Tom Wilson (9) off Bryan Corey in the 4th inning

ALB Jason Wood (13) off Mike Esposito in the 3rd inning 
          Josh Wilson (14) off Mike Esposito in the 3rd inning

TIME: 3:18 
ATT: 9,529

In a game televised on the Altitude TV regional sports network, Jason Wood's grand slam homer and Josh Wilson's two-run homer was not enough as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) outslugged the Isotopes 13-8.

Colorado Springs began the scoring in the 2nd inning.  Tom Wilson doubled to center field and scored on Jeff Pickler's triple to right field.  Choo Freeman walked and was erased on Tomas Delarosa's fielder's choice with Pickler scoring.  An out later, Sky Sox starter Mike Esposito doubled to right field and Jeff Salazar singled to right field to drive in Delarosa and Esposito as the Sky Sox led 4-0.

Tom Wilson doubled and scored when Pickler reached on an error in the 3rd inning as the Sky Sox extended the lead to 5-0.

Albuquerque took the lead in their half of the 3rd inning using two-out mojo.  Wilson Delgado walked and Josh Wilson followed with a home run to center field.  Matt Padgett walked, Joe Dillon singled and Todd Sears drew a walk ahead of Wood's grand-slam home run to left field as Albuquerque led 6-5.

Colorado Springs immediately regained the lead for good in the 4th inning.  Esposito and  Salazar singled and Ryan Spilborghs grounded into a double play with Salazar out at second base.  Jeff Baker singled to left field to drive in Esposito and Tom Wilson followed with a two-run homer.  Pickler singled and Freeman walked and Delarosa singled to left field to drive in Pickler as the Sky Sox led 9-6.

Josh Wilson infield singled in the 5th inning, advanced to second base on Padgett's single, moved to third base on Dillon's flyout and scored on Sears' single as the Isotopes cut the defecit to two runs at 9-7.

The Sky Sox increased the lead back to three runs in the 6th inning.  Pickler walked, moved to second base on Freeman's single, advanced to third base on Delarosa's double play, and stole home.

The Sky Sox scored three more times in the 8th inning.  Pickler walked with one out and Freeman infield singled.  Delarosa doubled to right field to drive in Pickler and Freeman.  An error on the relay throw from the outfield on the play advanced Delarosa to third base and Dan Conway singled to right field to bring Delarosa home as the Sky Sox led 13-7.

Padgett singled to right field in the 9th inning, advanced a base on a wild pitch, moved to third base on Dillon's flyout and scoed on Sears' single to center field to close out the scoring in the contest.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/31/05):

Joe Dillon 71 G, 59 R, 86 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 42 BB, 46 K, 8 SB, .619 SLG, .341 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 108 G, 60 R, 100 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 68 RBI, 42 BB, 82 K, 13 SB, .451 SLG, .264 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.45 ERA, 0 SV, 109.0 IP, 129 H, 80 R, 66 ER, 17 HR, 47 BB, 78 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 16.20, 0 SV, 1.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 2 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Nashville scored three times in the 6th inning to take a lead they would never relinquish as the Sounds (AAA Pirates in 2003) defeated the Isotopes 4-2 in Nashville.  Abraham Nunez and Matt Erickson drove in a run each for the Isotopes. 

WP: Donovan Osborne (3-0)  
LP: Jason Young (9-6) 
SV: Randy Messenger (7)

HR:

CSP  J.J. Davis (14) off Donovan Osborne in the 2nd inning  
          Jason Young (2) off Donovan Osborne in the 2nd inning

ALB Joe Dillon (18) off Jason Young in the 1st inning 
          Todd Sears (5) off Jason Young in the 4th inning 

TIME: 2:38 
ATT: 12,189

Donovan Osborne pitched mostly 6 2/3 quality innings to minimize the need for the bullpen and Joe Dillon grand-slam homered in the Isotopes' 8-5 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) on Sunday evening at "The Lab".  With the victory, the Isotopes snapped a four-game losing streak.

Wilson Delgado singled to right field, Josh Wilson singled to left field, and Matt Padgett drew a walk ahead of Joe Dillon's grand-slam homer to left center field as the Isotopes quickly built a 4-0 lead after one inning of play.

Donovan Osborne's worst inning was the 2nd inning when he gave up five runs.  J.J. Davis solo-homered to left field to begin the inning.  Choo Freeman singled to left field and after Elvis Pena struck out, Dan Conway tripled to the right-center field wall as Freeman came around to score.  Sky Sox starter Jason Young then two-run homered to the picnic area in left field.  Jeff Salazar singled to right-center field and scored on Jeff Baker's single to left field as the Sky Sox led 5-4.

In the 4th inning, Todd Sears led off the inning with a homer to left-center field to tie the game at 5-5.  Jason Wood followed with a single to left field and Mike Colangelo's fly ball to left-center field was dropped for a two-base error as Wood came around to score the go-ahead run.

Albuquerque added insurance runs in the 5th inning.  With two outs, Dillon singled to right-center field and Sears walked.  Wood's single to left-center field brought home Dillon and Colangelo's double down the left-field line drove in Sears as the Isotopes led 8-5.

Other than the 2nd inning, Donovan Osborne did a great job of keeping the Sky Sox at bay.  Osborne gave up 9 hits and 5 earned runs in his 6 2/3 innings while walking none and striking out 5.  Hopefully Randy Messenger's performance this evening will set the tone to get the bullpen back on track.  Messenger finished up the game (2 1/3 innings) and gave up no hits, no runs, walked 3 and struck out 3.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/30/05):

Joe Dillon 70 G, 57 R, 84 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 53 RBI, 42 BB, 45 K, 8 SB, .609 SLG, .339 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 107 G, 59 R, 99 H, 24 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 68 RBI, 42 BB, 82 K, 13 SB, .453 SLG, .264 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.45 ERA, 0 SV, 109.0 IP, 129 H, 80 R, 66 ER, 17 HR, 47 BB, 78 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 16.20, 0 SV, 1.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 2 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2004, the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) scored in each of their final five frames to erase a 4-0 defecit to defeat the Isotopes 8-4 in Tacoma.  Mike Colangelo's grand-slam home run accounted for the four Isotope runs.

WP: Wilton Chavez (1-6)  
LP:  Bryan Corey (3-5)
SV: Scott Dohmann (1)

HR:

CSP Pascual Matos (4) off  Ben Howard in the 8th inning
        Jeff Pickler (4) off Frank Castillo in the 3rd inning
        Jeff Baker (3) off Frank Castillo in the 3rd inning

ALB Wilson Delgado (5) off Zach Day in the 1st inning 

TIME: 3:00 
ATT: 13,168

In front of another Isotopes Park top-10 crowd, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) tallied for three total runs in the 7th/8th innings off a continuing ineffective Isotopes bullpen as the Sky Sox defeated the Isotopes
9-6 in the series opener.

Colorado Springs' Tomas Delarosa was hit by a pitch, stole second base and scored on Jeff Baker's single to center field as the Sky Sox led 1-0 after half an inning of play.

Wilson Delgado led off the Isotopes at-bat portion of the game with a solo-homer to tie the game at 1-1.

Elvis Pena reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Pascual Matos' double to right field in the 2nd inning as the Sky Sox regained the lead at 2-1.

Jeff Pickler and Baker back-to-back homered in the 3rd inning as Colorado Springs extended the lead to 4-1.

Joe Dillon singled to lead off the home half of the 3rd inning.  After Matt Padgett grounded out, Mike Colangelo was hit by a pitch and Todd Sears doubled to center field to drive in Dillon and Colangelo as the Isotopes trimmed the defecit to a run at 4-3.

The Isotopes took the lead at 5-4 in the 4th inning.  With two outs, Josh Wilson doubled and Dillon walked and Padgett followed with a double to left field that brought them both home.

Colorado Springs did not waste any time regaining the lead.  With two outs, Pickler singled, stole second base and scored on Baker's single to center field.  Ryan Spilborghs tripled to right field to drive in Baker as the Sky Sox led 6-5.

Sears doubled to center field, moved to third base on Larry Barnes' flyout and scored on a passed ball as the Isotopes tied the game at 6-6 in the home half of the 5th inning.

Colorado Springs took the lead for good in the 7th inning.  Jeff Salazar doubled to right field and two outs later, Baker singled to left field to drive in Salazar.

The Sky Sox added insurance runs in the 8th inning.  Choo Freeman reached on an error and later scored on Matos' homer to center field as the Sky Sox led 9-6.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/29/05):

Joe Dillon 69 G, 55 R, 83 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 53 RBI, 40 BB, 45 K, 8 SB, .612 SLG, .339 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 106 G, 58 R, 98 H, 23 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 68 RBI, 42 BB, 80 K, 13 SB, .454 SLG, .265 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.45 ERA, 0 SV, 109.0 IP, 129 H, 80 R, 66 ER, 17 HR, 47 BB, 78 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 20.25, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Albuquerque scored five times in the 11th inning to defeat the Nashville Sounds (AAA Pirates in 2003) 9-4 at Herschel Greer Stadium in Nashville.  Matt Treanor, Chad Allen, Derek Wathan, Jason Wood and Kevin Hooper all drove in a run each in that 11th inning. 

WP: Greg Jones (1-1)   
LP: Jim Crowell (2-4)

HR:

SLC Luke Allen (20) off Jim Crowell in the 9th inning 
          Adam Pavkovich (7) off Ariel Prieto in the 5th inning  

ALB Josh Wilson (13) off  Clayton Andrews in the 3rd inning

TIME: 2:42 
ATT: 12,695

Luke Allen's 9th inning homer began a three-run outburst to snap a 3-3 tie as the Salt Lake Stingers (AAA Angels) defeated the Isotopes 6-3 in the series finale at "The Lab" on Friday evening.  With the loss, the Isotopes have dropped three straight games.

Wilson Delgado singled in the 1st inning, advanced to second base on Josh Wilson's groundout and scored on Joe Dillon's single as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Wilson solo-homered in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 2-0.

Adam Pavkovich solo-homered in the 5th inning as the Stingers cut the defecit to a run at 2-1.

Pavkovich reached on an error in the 8th inning, moved to second base when Chris Prieto laid down a sacrifice bunt, and scored on Alberto Callaspo's single to center field as the Stingers tied the game at 2-2.  Casey Kotchman walked and an out later, Curtis Pride singled to left field to drive in Callaspo to give the Stingers a 3-2 lead.

The Isotopes tied the game in their half of the 8th inning.  Chris Ashby infield singled and Delgado singled to right field.  Wilson sacrifice bunted both runners into scoring position and Dillon walked to load the bases.  Jason Wood flew out before Matt Padgett was hit by a pitch to bring Ashby home.

The Stingers won the game with a three-run 9th inning.  Allen led off the inning with a home run to left-center field.  Brian Specht followed with a bunt single and Pavkovich singled to left field.  Prieto laid down his second sacrifice bunt of the night as Specht and Pavkovich moved up a base and Callaspo singled to center field to drive them both in.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/28/05):

Joe Dillon 68 G, 55 R, 82 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 52 RBI, 38 BB, 45 K, 7 SB, .613 SLG, .337 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 105 G, 57 R, 97 H, 23 2B, 4 3B, 12 HR, 67 RBI, 41 BB, 80 K, 13 SB, .447 SLG, .264 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.45 ERA, 0 SV, 109.0 IP, 129 H, 80 R, 66 ER, 17 HR, 47 BB, 78 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 20.25, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Scott Sanders tossed his second complete game of the season and struck out 11 batters (setting an Isotopes franchise record to that date in franchise history) as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Pirates in 2003) 5-2 at Herschel Greer Stadium in Nashville. 

WP: Joe Saunders (2-1)  
LP:  Travis Smith (3-5)
SV:  Dusty Bergman (6)

HR:

SLC  Chris Bootcheck (9) off Travis Smith in the 8th inning  
        Chris Bootcheck (10) off  Bryan Corey in the 9th inning

TIME: 2:32 
ATT: 9,158

Casey Kotchman homered twice in the Salt Lake Stingers' (AAA Angels) 5-2 victory over the Isotopes on Thursday evening at "The Lab".

Albuquerque's Travis Smith and Salt Lake's Joe Saunders tossed scoreless ball over the first five innings.  It wasn't until the sixth inning that the scoreless tie was broken when Salt Lake's Curtis Pride doubled to center field, stole third base and scored on a throwing error during the steal attempt.

Salt Lake added to the lead in the 8th inning.  Casey Kotchman solo-homered to lead off the inning and Nick Gorneault drew a walk.  Gorneault stole second base and Pride walked.  Adam Pavkovich sacrifice bunted both runners into scoring position and Brian Gordon was intentionally walked to load the bases.  Ryan Budde singled to left field to drive in Gorneault and Pride as the Stingers led 4-0. 

Albuquerque cut the defecit in half at 4-2 in the bottom of the 8th inning.  With one out, Ryan Jorgensen singled to left field and after Wilson Delgado flied out, Josh Wilson doubled to center field to drive in Jorgensen.  Wilson took third on an error on the play and Joe Dillon singled to left field to drive in Wilson.

Kotchman solo-homered again in the 9th inning to close out the scoring in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/27/05):

Joe Dillon 67 G, 55 R, 81 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 51 RBI, 36 BB, 45 K, 7 SB, .614 SLG, .336 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 104 G, 56 R, 96 H, 22 2B, 4 3B, 12 HR, 66 RBI, 40 BB, 80 K, 13 SB, .445 SLG, .264 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.45 ERA, 0 SV, 109.0 IP, 129 H, 80 R, 66 ER, 17 HR, 47 BB, 78 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 13.50, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2003, Gerald Williams homered twice and drove in what is still a franchise-high eight runs as the Isotopes defeated the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers) 11-6 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas.  With that victory, the Isotopes swept the four-game series against the 51s.

WP: Dusty Bergman (7-3) 
LP: Jim Crowell (2-3) 
SV: Greg Jones (6)

HR:

SLC Nick Gorneault (19) off Clint Sodowsky in the 9th inning  

ALB Joe Dillon (17) off Eric Cyr in the 1st inning 
         Josh Wilson (12) off Eric Cyr in the 5th inning

TIME: 3:15 
ATT: 9,217

The Salt Lake Stingers (AAA Angels) tallied for 13 runs in the final three frames to come back from a 5-1 defecit to comfortably defeat the Isotopes 14-7 in the second game of the series at "The Lab" on Wednesday evening.  With the defeat, the Isotopes snapped a three-game winning streak.

Joe Dillon solo-homered to left field in the 1st inning as the Isotopes quickly led 1-0.

Albuquerque added to their lead in the 3rd inning.  Larry Barnes tripled and scored on Wilson Delgado's single to left field.  Josh Wilson walked and an out later, Jason Wood singled to left field to bring Delgado home as the 'Topes led 3-0.

Delgado walked to lead off the 5th inning and Wilson followed with a home run to left field as the Isotopes extended the lead to 5-0.

Nick Gorneault singled, advanced to third base on Luke Allen's single and scored on Adam Pavkovich's single to center field as the Stingers got on the scoreboard.

The first of the three big Salt Lake scoring innings was the 7th inning.  Chris Prieto singled to right field and Alberto Callaspo singled to left field.  Casey Kotchman's single to left field drove in Prieto but Callaspo was thrown out at home plate.  Gorneault doubled to left field to drive in Kotchman and Allen tripled to right field to drive in Gorneault.  Jeff Mathis' single to right field drove in Allen as the Stingers tied the game at 5-5.

Albuquerque briefly regained the lead in the 7th inning.  Chris Ashby walked to lead off the inning and scored an out later on Wilson's single.  Dillon singled to move Wilson to third base and Wilson scampered home on a wild pitch to give the Isotopes a 7-5 advantage.

Salt Lake took the lead for good in the 8th inning.  With one out, Prieto walked and Callaspo singled to left field.  Kotchman's double drove in Prieto and Callaspo.  Gorneault singled to right field to drive in Kotchman and Allen doubled to right field.  After Mathis struck out swinging, Brian Gordon was intentionally walked to load the bases and Curtis Pride singled to left field to drive in Gorneault and Allen.  The Stingers sent 10 men to the plate in the inning and led 10-7.

Salt Lake added four insurance runs in the 9th inning.  Prieto singled and Callaspo doubled to put two runners in scoring position.  Kotchman reached on a fielding error by Isotopes second baseman Delgado as Prieto scored and Gorneault three-run homered to close out the scoring in the contest.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/26/05):

Joe Dillon 66 G, 54 R, 78 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 36 BB, 44 K, 7 SB, .602 SLG, .331 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 103 G, 54 R, 94 H, 22 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 63 RBI, 39 BB, 79 K, 13 SB, .436 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed (DL) 17 G, 11 R, 19 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .377 SLG, .275 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.68 ERA, 0 SV, 103.0 IP, 120 H, 79 R, 65 ER, 17 HR, 46 BB, 73 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 13.50, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Peter Bauer made his Triple-A debut by tossing seven innings of one-run ball and Drew Niles homered and drove in three total runs as the Isotopes defeated the Portland Beavers (AAA Padres) 5-1 at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon.   

WP: Jim Crowell (2-2)  
LP: Scott Dunn (3-6)

HR:

ALB Josh Wilson (11) off Evan Thomas in the 6th inning 

TIME: 2:48
ATT: 9,411

Todd Sears drove in Joe Dillon with the game winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Salt Lake Stingers (AAA Angels) 6-5 in the series opener at "The Lab". Albuquerque has won three straight games.

Salt Lake was the first team to get on the scoreboard, tallying twice in the 4th inning.  Casey Kotchman doubled to left field and an out later, Jeff Mathis singled to right field.  Luke Allen's triple to left field cleared the bases to bring both runs home.

Albuquerque took the lead in their half of the 4th inning.  With one out, Todd Sears singled to center field and Mike Colangelo singled to right field.  Larry Barnes' groundout plated Sears and Chris Ashby and Wilson Delgado walked to load the bases.  Josh Wilson's double to left field drove in Barnes and Ashby as the Isotopes led 3-2.

Salt Lake regained the lead in the 5th inning.  Casey Smith singled to right field and scored on Chris Prieto's triple to right field.  Alberto Callaspo's single to center drove in Prieto as the Stingers held a 4-3 advantage.

Ashby singled and scored on Wilson's home run to left field in the 6th inning as the Isotopes took a 5-4 lead.

Salt Lake's Brian Gordon doubled to center field, moved to third base on Adam Pavkovich sacrifice bunt and scored on Casey Smith's fielder's choice as the Stingers tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the 9th inning.

In the bottom of the 9th inning, Dillon singled to center field and Matt Padgett followed with a single to right field.  An out later, Sears sealed Albuquerque's 13th last at-bat win of the season with a single to right field that plated Dillon with the game winning run.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/25/05):

Joe Dillon 65 G, 53 R, 77 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 36 BB, 44 K, 7 SB, .605 SLG, .330 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 102 G, 53 R, 92 H, 21 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 59 RBI, 39 BB, 78 K, 13 SB, .425 SLG, .259 AVG
Eric Reed 16 G, 11 R, 18 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 19 K, 7 SB, .373 SLG, .269 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.68 ERA, 0 SV, 103.0 IP, 120 H, 79 R, 65 ER, 17 HR, 46 BB, 73 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 13.50, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) defeated the Isotopes 17-8 at Isotopes Park.  Isotopes pitching allowed six homers in the game to the Royals, including four homers in just one inning.  Omaha tallied eight runs in the 2nd inning and six runs in the 9th inning to account for most of their scoring. 

WP: Frank Castillo (8-7) 
LP: Matt White (4-5) 
SV:  Jim Crowell (12)

HR:

ALB Mike Colangelo (7) off Matt White in the 6th inning 

NRL Tyrell Godwin (6) off Bryan Corey in the 7th inning  
         Tony Blanco (2) off Frank Castillo in the 6th inning 

TIME: 3:01
ATT: 2,937

Mike Colangelo's grand-slam homer keyed a five-run 6th inning as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 5-2 to set another high-water mark franchise record.

Albuquerque was the first team on the scoreboard in the 6th inning.  Eric Reed tripled to right field and Josh Wilson singled to left field to drive in Reed.  Joe Dillon singled to right field and Jason Wood sacrifice-bunted both runners into scoring position.  Matt Padgett drew a walk to load the bases and Colangelo followed with his grand-slam home run to left-center field.

New Orleans' only runs were provided with a pair of solo homers -- Tony Blanco (6th inning, to left field) and Tyrell Godwin (7th inning, to left field).

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/24/05):

Joe Dillon 64 G, 52 R, 76 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 35 BB, 44 K, 7 SB, .606 SLG, .329 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 101 G, 52 R, 91 H, 21 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 58 RBI, 39 BB, 76 K, 13 SB, .429 SLG, .260 AVG
Eric Reed 15 G, 10 R, 17 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K, 7 SB, .349 SLG, .270 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.68 ERA, 0 SV, 103.0 IP, 120 H, 79 R, 65 ER, 17 HR, 46 BB, 73 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 13.50, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2003, Matt Treanor's two-run homer provided the eventual game winning runs as the Isotopes defeated the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers) 4-3 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas.  

WP: Ben Howard (5-2)
LP: Bill Bray (1-1) 
SV:  Jim Crowell (11)

HR:

ALB Larry Barnes (4) off Brian Powell in the 2nd inning 
         Eric Reed (1) off Roy Corcoran in the 9th inning

NRL Kevin Orie (16) off Ariel Prieto in the 5th inning 
        Craig Kuzmic (3) off Ariel Prieto in the 3rd inning

TIME: 3:58
ATT: 4,860

The Isotopes tallied three times in the final two frames to snap a 3-3 tie as they defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 6-3 on Sunday evening.

Eric Reed led off the game with a bunt single and advanced to second base on a throwing error on the play.  Josh Wilson walked but was removed from the basepaths when Matt Padgett reached on a fielder's choice.  Joe Dillon singled into right field to bring Reed home.

Larry Barnes solo-homered to right field in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes led 2-0.

The Zephyrs tied the game in the 3rd inning.  With one out, Craig Kuzmic solo-homered to right field.  Zephyrs starter Brian Powell followed with a single to right field.  Brandon Watson singled and both runners advanced into scoring position on a passed ball before Tyrell Godwin hit into a sacrifice fly double play to left field with Powell scoring.

Kevin Orie solo-homered in the 5th inning as the Zephyrs took a 3-2 lead, but the Isotopes tied the game at 3-3 in the 6th inning.  Wilson was hit by a pitch, moved to third base on Padgett's double and scored on Todd Sears' sacrifice flyout to center field.

The Isotopes took the lead for good in the 8th inning.  Dillon walked and advanced to third base on Sears' double to right field.  Wilson Delgado was intentionally walked to load the bases and Jason Wood walked to bring Dillon home.

In the 9th inning, Eric Reed inside-the-park homered.  An out later, Padgett doubled and later scored on Delgado's single to center field as the Isotopes added insurance runs.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/23/05):

Joe Dillon 63 G, 51 R, 75 H, 14 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 49 RBI, 34 BB, 44 K, 7 SB, .610 SLG, .329 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan (DL) 83 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .364 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 100 G, 51 R, 91 H, 21 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 58 RBI, 38 BB, 75 K, 13 SB, .432 SLG, .262 AVG
Eric Reed 14 G, 8 R, 14 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K, 7 SB, .276 SLG, .241 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.68 ERA, 0 SV, 103.0 IP, 120 H, 79 R, 65 ER, 17 HR, 46 BB, 73 K 
Franklyn Gracesqui 0-0, 13.50, 0 SV, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   It was a night of firsts for the Isotopes in 2003 as they defeated the Zephyrs (then an Astros affiliate) 7-4 at Isotopes Park.  Gerald Williams became the first Isotope to hit for the cycle and Scott Sanders became the first Isotopes pitcher to hit a home run.  Williams' homer in his cycle was of the inside-the-park variety.  

WP: Stephen Randolph (1-2) 
LP: Matt Perisho (0-2) 
SV:  Travis Hughes (8)

HR:

NRL Juan Melo (7) off Travis Smith in the 6th inning 
        Tony Blanco (1) off Matt Perisho in the 2nd inning 

TIME: 3:07 
ATT: 7,112

A four-run 3rd inning propelled the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) to a 8-4 victory over the Isotopes on Saturday evening in Metarie, Louisiana.

The Isotopes took a quick lead in the contest.  Joe Dillon, Jason Wood and Matt Padgett each walked to load the bases and Mike Colangelo singled to center field to drive in Dillon and Wood as the Isotopes led 2-0.

New Orleans' Tony Blanco solo-homered in the bottom of the 2nd inning as the Zephyrs halved the defecit at 2-1.

Dillon walked, advanced to second base on Wood's single, and scored on Wilson Delgado's single to center field in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes led 3-1.

New Orleans took a lead they would never relinquish in their half of the 3rd inning.  Zephyrs starter Stephen Randolph doubled to center field and Brandon Watson bunt singled.  Tyrell Godwin singled to left field to drive in Randolph and an error on a pickoff play advanced both runners into scoring position.  Nick Johnson, with the Zephyrs on a rehabilitation assignment, drew a walk to load the bases.  Rick Short came into the game as a pinch runner for Johnson.  Tony Blanco singled to left field to drive in Watson and, with the bases still loaded, Brendan Harris reached on a fielder's choice as Godwin scored.  Juan Melo singled to right field to drive in Short as the Zephyrs led 5-3.

Melo solo-homered in the 6th inning to extend the Zephyrs lead to 6-3.

The Isotopes scored their final run of the game in the 8th inning -- Matt Padgett infield singled, stole second base and scored when Wilson Delgado reached on an error by Zephyrs left-fielder Godwin.

New Orleans closed out the scoring in the game in their half of the 8th inning.  Melo walked and advanced to third base on two wild pitches uncorked by Isotopes reliever Franklyn Gracesqui.  After getting Hector Ortiz to strike out, Gracesqui intentionally walked Kevin Orie and another wild pitch brought home Melo.  Orie moved to third base on Watson's groundout and scored on Godwin's single to center field.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:   In 2003, the Isotopes defeated the Zephyrs (an Astros affiliate in 2003) 6-3 at Isotopes Park.  Derek Wathan drove in two runs, Robert Stratton two-run homered, and Matt Treanor and Wilson Valdez drove in a run each.  

WP: Bryan Corey (3-4)  
LP:  Joe Horgan (4-2)
SV:  Jim Crowell (10)

HR:

ALB Josh Wilson (10) off Chad Durbin in the 1st inning 
    Mike Colangelo (6) off  Chad Durbin in the 4th inning 
    Jeff Fulchino (1) off Chad Durbin in the 5th inning

NRL Dee Brown (2) off Bryan Corey in the 7th inning 

TIME: 2:38
ATT: 8,416

Josh Wilson singled home the game winning run in the 9th inning as the Isotopes tallied twice to break a 4-4 tie to defeat the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 6-4 in the series opener.

Wilson solo-homered in the 1st inning and Mike Colangelo solo homered in the 4th inning as the Isotopes built a 2-0 lead.

In the 5th inning, Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchino solo-homered with one out.  Eric Reed followed with a single and advanced to second base on a throwing error on the play.  After stealing third base, Wilson and Matt Padgett walked to load the bases and Jason Wood sacrifice flied out to center field to bring home Reed as Albuquerque led 4-0.

New Orleans began their comeback in their half of the 5th inning.  Zephyrs starter Chad Durbin singled to right field and advanced to second base on a pickoff attempt that was thrown wildly by Fulchino to first base.  Brandon Watson singled to center to drive in Durbin.

In the 7th inning, the Zephyrs tied the game at 4-4.  With one out, Kevin Orie tripled to center field and scored on Hector Ortiz's double to center.  Dee Brown followed with a two-run home run to right field.

Albuquerque went ahead for good in the 9th inning.  Joe Dillon pinch-hit singled and Eric Reed sacrifice bunted Dillon to second base.  Josh Wilson's single to center brought home Dillon and Wilson advanced to third base on Padgett's single to right field.  A wild pitch brought Wilson home as the Isotopes led 6-4.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (an Astros affiliate in 2004) 8-3 at Isotopes Park.  A five-run 2nd inning provided all the runs the Isotopes would need for the victory.  Jason Wood two-run homered, Ryan Christenson RBI doubled, and Josh Wilson drove in a pair of runs with a single in the inning.  

WP: Donovan Osborne (2-0)  
LP: John Koronka (7-8) 
SV: Jim Crowell (9)

HR:

ALB Josh Wilson (9) off John Koronka in the 3rd inning

TIME: 2:36
ATT: 9,269

With his start pushed up a day, Donovan Osborne tossed six innings of one run ball and Mike Colangelo drove in three runs as the Isotopes defeated the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 5-1 in the series finale Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa's Calvin Murray doubled to left field in the 1st inning, stole third base and scored on an error on the throw as the Cubs scored their only run of the game.

Josh Wilson solo-homered in the 3rd inning to tie the game and Jason Wood doubled in the 4th inning and scored on Colangelo's single as the Isotopes took a 2-1 lead.

Albuquerque put the game away in the 8th inning, tallying three times.  Joe Dillon drew a walk to lead off the inning and Wood and Matt Padgett followed with singles (Padgett's single driving in Dillon).  Colangelo doubled to left field to drive in Wood and Padgett as Albuquerque led 5-1.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/20/05):

Joe Dillon 60 G, 47 R, 73 H, 13 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 49 RBI, 30 BB, 42 K, 7 SB, .613 SLG, .329 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 82 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 19 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .365 SLG, .233 AVG
Josh Wilson 97 G, 48 R, 87 H, 21 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 37 BB, 73 K, 13 SB, .420 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed 11 G, 7 R, 12 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 14 K, 6 SB, .298 SLG, .255 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.89 ERA, 0 SV, 96.1 IP, 112 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 45 BB, 67 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Larry Sutton doubled and scored on Brian Banks' pinch-hit single to right field in the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2004) 8-7 at Isotopes Park.  Matt Padgett solo-homered and Josh Wilson two-run homered in the contest. 

WP: Bobby Brownlie (5-4) 
LP: Frank Castillo (7-7) 
SV:  Jermaine Van Buren (17)

HR:

ALB Matt Padgett (15) off Rich Hill in the 2nd inning 
          Matt Padgett (16) off Rich Hill in the 5th inning

IWA Corey Patterson (3) off Frank Castillo in the 3rd inning

TIME: 2:51 
ATT: 6,962

Despite Matt Padgett's two home runs, the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) defeated the Isotopes 9-6 on Wednesday evening in Des Moines, Iowa.

In the 1st inning, Iowa's Calvin Murray doubled to right field and Corey Patterson bunt singled.  Patterson stole second base and both runners came home on Scott McClain's double to center field as the Cubs led 2-0.

The Isotopes tied the game in the 2nd inning.  Matt Padgett solo-homered to right field.  Mike Colangelo and Wilson Delgado singled and Ryan Jorgensen walked to load the bases before Isotope starter Frank Castillo grounded out to bring home Colangelo.

Iowa regained the lead in their half of the 2nd inning.  Mike Fontenot singled to right field and advanced to second base on an error.  Cody Ransom reached on an error as Fontenot advanced to third base and Mark Johnson singled to center field to drive in Fontenot.

Patterson solo-homered in the 3rd inning as the Cubs led 4-2.

Iowa took a commanding lead in the 4th inning.  Ransom, Johnson and I-Cubs starter Rich Hill each singled -- Hill's single drove in Ransom.  Murray singled to center field to drive in Johnson and McClain walked to load the bases. Ben Grieve reached on a fielder's choice (McClain out at second base) as Hill scored and David Kelton singled to center field to drive in Murray as the Cubs led 8-2. 

Albuquerque scored four runs of their own in the 5th inning to make the game a little closer.  Eric Reed was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning and Josh Wilson doubled.  Joe Dillon's double drove in Reed and Wilson and an out later, Padgett followed with his second homer of the game, a two-run homer, as the Isotopes trailed by two runs at 8-6.

Back-to-back doubles by Ransom and Johnson brought home the final run of the contest in the home half of the 5th inning.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/19/05):

Joe Dillon 59 G, 46 R, 71 H, 12 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 47 RBI, 30 BB, 41 K, 7 SB, .613 SLG, .327 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 81 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 18 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .365 SLG, .233 AVG
Josh Wilson 96 G, 47 R, 86 H, 20 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 37 BB, 72 K, 12 SB, .418 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed 10 G, 6 R, 12 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 14 K, 5 SB, .318 SLG, .273 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.89 ERA, 0 SV, 96.1 IP, 112 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 45 BB, 67 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, the Isotopes set an Albuquerque professional baseball season attendance record.  397,937 fans came through the Isotope Park turnstiles during the 2003 season to this date in 2003, breaking the largest attendance figure the Albuquerque Dukes ever had in a single season at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium (390,652 in 1993).  576,867 fans eventually came through the Isotopes Park turnstiles during the 2003 regular season.  In the game itself, the Isotopes defeated the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 5-4.  Robert Stratton drove in two runs with a triple and Matt Treanor, Derek Wathan and Paul Hoover each drove in a run.

WP:  Todd Wellemeyer (2-2) 
LP:  Bryan Corey (2-4)
SV:  Jermaine Van Buren (16)

TIME: 2:15
ATT: 7,270

Todd Wellemeyer tossed seven scoreless innings and the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) returned the favor from last night as they shutout the Isotopes 2-0 in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday evening.  With the defeat, the Isotopes snapped a four-game winning streak.

The Cubs broke the scoreless game in the 7th inning.  With one out, Mike Fontenot tripled high off the right-center field wall and scored an out later on Richard Lewis' double to right field.

The Cubs added an insurance run in the 8th inning.  Calvin Murray singled to left field and advanced to second base on a fielding error by Isotopes left fielder Larry Barnes.  Corey Patterson then doubled to right field to drive in Murray as the Cubs led 2-0.

The poor showing by the Isotopes offense spoiled a great start by Ariel Prieto.  Prieto went 6 scoreless innings, only giving up 3 hits, no walks and he struck out 3 I-Cubs.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/18/05):

Joe Dillon 58 G, 46 R, 69 H, 12 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 47 RBI, 30 BB, 39 K, 5 SB, .615 SLG, .324 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 80 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 18 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .367 SLG, .234 AVG
Josh Wilson 95 G, 47 R, 86 H, 20 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 36 BB, 69 K, 11 SB, .422 SLG, .263 AVG
Eric Reed 9 G, 6 R, 12 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 13 K, 5 SB, .350 SLG, .300 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.89 ERA, 0 SV, 96.1 IP, 112 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 45 BB, 67 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Josh Wilson hit his first Triple-A homer and Larry Sutton homered twice and drove in 4 runs as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2004) 9-7 at Isotopes Park. 

WP:  Ismael Valdez (1-0) 
LP: Raul Valdez (5-3)

TIME: 2:36
ATT: 6,015

Ismael Valdez tossed six innings of scoreless ball in a rehabilitation appearance as the Isotopes shut out the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 4-0.  With the victory, the Isotopes established a new franchise high water mark.

In the 2nd inning, Matt Padgett singled to left field, advanced to second base on a balk, moved on to third base on Wilson Delgado's infield single and scored on Derek Wathan's fielder's choice as Albuquerque led 1-0.

Albuquerque extended the lead in the 3rd inning.  Josh Wilson and Joe Dillon singled and Jason Wood reached on a fielder's choice with Wilson out at home plate.  Padgett reached on an error to load up the baes and an out later, Wathan walked as Dillon trotted home.

Albuquerque closed out the scoring in the 6th inning.  Ryan Jorgensen singled to left field and advanced to second base on Ismael Valdez's sacrifice bunt.  Eric Reed singled to right field to drive in Jorgensen.  Reed stole second base and scored on Wilson's single to left field.

Valdez went 6 innings, giving up three hits and no runs.  Valdez walked 4 and struck out 4 in what was his final rehabilitation assignment start before re-joining the Marlins.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/17/05):

Joe Dillon 57 G, 45 R, 66 H, 11 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 47 RBI, 30 BB, 38 K, 5 SB, .611 SLG, .317 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 79 G, 34 R, 58 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 34 RBI, 17 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .371 SLG, .237 AVG
Josh Wilson 94 G, 47 R, 84 H, 20 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 54 RBI, 36 BB, 69 K, 10 SB, .422 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed 8 G, 5 R, 10 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 12 K, 4 SB, .343 SLG, .286 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 7-6, 5.89 ERA, 0 SV, 96.1 IP, 112 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 45 BB, 67 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Sean Bergman tossed the first Isotope 9-inning complete game shutout in franchise history as the Isotopes defeated the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 3-0 at Isotopes Park.  Matt Erickson, Derek Wathan, and Abraham Nunez each drove in a run in the game.

WP: Jeff Fulchino (7-6) 
LP: Gary Glover (2-1)

HR:

ALB Derek Wathan (5) off Gary Glover in the 2nd inning 

NSH Prince Fielder (17) off Matt Perisho in the 9th inning

TIME: 2:25
ATT: 4,515

Jeff Fulchino pitched 5 2/3 innings of scoreless ball and Derek Wathan continued being homer happy as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 5-2 in the series finale in Nashville.

In the 2nd inning, Todd Sears reached on an error and two outs later, Derek Wathan homered to right field as the Isotopes led 2-0.

Josh Wilson singled to center field and scored on Joe Dillon's triple to center field in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 3-0.

Albuquerque closed out their scoring in the 6th inning.  Dillon walked and Sears singled to left field and Dillon advanced to third base on an error.  Mike Colangelo's infield single drove in Dillon and two outs later, the newest of Isotopes, John Pachot, singled to left field to drive in Sears as Albuquerque led 5-0.

The Isotopes were one out away from the shutout when Prince Fielder stepped up to the plate and homered to right field with Chris Barnwell on board.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/16/05):

Joe Dillon 56 G, 44 R, 65 H, 11 2B, 0 3B, 16 HR, 46 RBI, 29 BB, 37 K, 5 SB, .605 SLG, .317 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 78 G, 33 R, 57 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 17 BB, 40 K, 10 SB, .361 SLG, .237 AVG
Josh Wilson 93 G, 46 R, 83 H, 20 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 54 RBI, 36 BB, 67 K, 10 SB, .425 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed 7 G, 5 R, 10 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 8 K, 4 SB, .400 SLG, .333 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.25 ERA, 0 SV, 90.2 IP, 106 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 43 BB, 61 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Isotopes defeated the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 8-5 at Isotopes Park in the Isotopes first game since the All-Star Break.  Chris Donnels two-run homered and Kevin Hooper and Matt Treanor each drove in two runs in the victory. 

WP: John Riedling (1-0)   
LP: Mike Adams (3-2)

HR:

ALB Derek Wathan (4) off Mitch Stetter in the 8th inning

NSH Warren Morris (5) off Donovan Osborne in the 1st inning

TIME: 2:50
ATT: 8,817

Donovan Osborne, John Riedling, and Jim Crowell contributed to a franchise record for fewest hits allowed in a game and Derek Wathan's eighth-inning homer snapped a tie ballgame as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 6-2 on Saturday evening in Nashville.

Eric Reed doubled to left field to lead off the game, advanced to third base on Josh Wilson's double and scored on Joe Dillon's groundout as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Warren Morris solo-homered in the home half of the 1st inning as the Sounds tied the game at 1-1.

Reed singled to right field to lead off the 3rd inning, stole second base and scored on Dillon's double to left field as the 'Topes regained the lead at 2-1.

It was not until the 7th inning that either team scored again.  In the bottom of the 7th inning, Corey Hart reached on a two-base error, stole third base and scored on Tony Zuniga's groundout as the Sounds tied the game at 2-2.

The game did not stay tied very long.  With one out, Larry Barnes and Wilson Delgado singled and Derek Wathan followed with a home run to left field as Albuquerque took a 5-2 lead.

The Isotopes added one more run for good measure in the 9th inning.  Wilson walked and immediately scored on Dillon's double to right field.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/15/05):

Joe Dillon 55 G, 44 R, 63 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 16 HR, 43 RBI, 29 BB, 36 K, 5 SB, .600 SLG, .315 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 77 G, 32 R, 56 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 16 BB, 39 K, 10 SB, .349 SLG, .235 AVG
Josh Wilson 92 G, 45 R, 81 H, 19 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 54 RBI, 35 BB, 66 K, 10 SB, .420 SLG, .258 AVG
Eric Reed 6 G, 3 R, 7 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 7 K, 3 SB, .280 SLG, .280 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.25 ERA, 0 SV, 90.2 IP, 106 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 43 BB, 61 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Chris Aguila set a franchise record by homering three times in an Isotope 9-5 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) in Oklahoma City.  Aguila drove in five total runs with his pair of two-run homers and a solo homer. 

WP: Travis Smith (3-4)  
LP: Ben Hendrickson (4-7) 
SV: Jim Crowell (8)

HR:

ALB Jason Wood (12) off Ben Hendrickson in the 6th inning 
          Josh Wilson (8) off  Ben Hendrickson in the 6th inning

TIME: 1:53 
ATT: 9,858

Josh Wilson and Jason Wood each solo-homered to power the Isotopes to a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) in the nightcap to earn a split of their doubleheader. 

Nashville's Tony Zuniga reached on an error and scored on Chris Barnwell's double in the 4th inning as the Sounds led 1-0.

Josh Wilson solo-homered to left-center field with one out to tie the game and Jason Wood homered to left-center field an out later as the Isotopes took took a lead they would never relinquish.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/10/05):

Joe Dillon 53 G, 44 R, 62 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 16 HR, 43 RBI, 28 BB, 34 K, 5 SB, .610 SLG, .318 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 76 G, 32 R, 56 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 16 BB, 37 K, 10 SB, .353 SLG, .238 AVG
Josh Wilson 90 G, 43 R, 79 H, 18 2B, 4 3B, 7 HR, 53 RBI, 35 BB, 63 K, 10 SB, .409 SLG, .256 AVG
Eric Reed 4 G, 3 R, 6 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 4 K, 2 SB, .316 SLG, .316 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.25 ERA, 0 SV, 90.2 IP, 106 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 43 BB, 61 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Ryan Snare held the Isotopes to one run in his six innings of work as the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) defeated the Isotopes 7-4 in Oklahoma City.  Joe Dillon solo-homered and Ryan Jorgensen drove in a pair of runs in the loss.

WP: Rick Helling (8-3)   
LP:  Frank Castillo (7-6)

TIME: 2:36

The Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) tallied five times in their final two innings to break a 1-1 tie to defeat the Isotopes 6-1 in the opener of a doubleheader at Herschel Greer Stadium in Nashville on Friday evening.

With one out in the 2nd inning, Nelson Cruz singled to right field, Tony Zuniga walked and an out later, Steve Scraborough singled to right field to drive in Cruz as the Sounds led 1-0.

Josh Wilson doubled to lead off the 4th inning, advanced to third base on Joe Dillon's single and scored on Todd Sears' sacrifice flyout to center field as the 'Topes tied the game at 1-1.

Ryan Knox bunt singled and Dave Krynzel walked to lead off the 5th inning.  Both runners advanced into scoring position on Warren Morris' sacrifice bunt and Corey Hart was intentionally walked to load the bases before Prince Fielder singled to right field to drive in Knox and Krynzel to give the Sounds a 3-1 lead.

The Sounds capped the scoring in the 6th inning.  Mike Rivera singled to right and Scarborough walked.  Chris Barnwell sacrifice-bunted both runners up a base and an out later, Morris walked.  Hart singled to center field to drive in Rivera and Scarborough and Isotopes reliever Clint Sodowsky uncorked a wild pitch to bring Morris home.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/10/05):

Joe Dillon 53 G, 44 R, 62 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 16 HR, 43 RBI, 28 BB, 34 K, 5 SB, .610 SLG, .318 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 76 G, 32 R, 56 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 16 BB, 37 K, 10 SB, .353 SLG, .238 AVG
Josh Wilson 90 G, 43 R, 79 H, 18 2B, 4 3B, 7 HR, 53 RBI, 35 BB, 63 K, 10 SB, .409 SLG, .256 AVG
Eric Reed 4 G, 3 R, 6 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 4 K, 2 SB, .316 SLG, .316 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.25 ERA, 0 SV, 90.2 IP, 106 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 43 BB, 61 K  

'Topes Notes:  The defeat snapped a four-game road winning streak. . . .  Joe Dillon extended his hitting streak to 15 games, the longest Isotope hitting streak of 2005.  

The Isotopes are idle due to the Triple-A All Star Break.  While most of the team gets to rest for three days, pitcher Jim Crowell will be busy participating in the Triple-A All-Star Game to be played in Sacramento, California on Wednesday evening.  The game will be televised by ESPN2 at 8 pm Mountain time. If you have ESPN2 HD, the game will be broadcast in HDTV for a better game experience.

In other Isotopes news during the break, broadcaster Mike Roberts has submitted his resignation.  Roberts worked two innings of each Isotopes home game on KNML-AM 610.  The ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL reported that Roberts and main Isotopes broadcaster Bob Socci could be at odds over something.  Roberts has not given any media outlets an interview over the matter so it's all speculation what went on behind the scenes to cause Roberts to resign.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  On July 11, 2003, the Isotopes lost to the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 11-6 at Isotopes Park.  Scott Seabol homered twice and Memphis scored five runs in the final 3 frames to snap a 6-6 tie to win.  The Isotopes had led 5-0 at one point before blowing that lead. 

On July 12, 2003, Albuquerque scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to defeat the Redbirds 5-4 at Isotopes Park.  Kevin Hooper's single up the middle brought Wilson Valdez home with the game winning run. 

WP:  Donovan Osborne (1-0)  
LP: Bill Pulsipher (3-4) 
SV: Jim Crowell (7)

TIME: 2:20
ATT: 8,665

Donovan Osborne pitched six innings of six-hit, three-run ball to earn his first victory in an Isotopes suit and Derek Wathan drove in a pair of runs in Albuquerque's 6-3 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) on Sunday evening to conclude the three-game series.

Albuquerque broke the scoreless tie in the 4th inning.  With one out, Joe Dillon singled to left field and stole second base.  Jason Wood infield singled and Matt Padgett singled to right field to drive in Dillon.  An out later, Derek Wathan doubled to left field as Wood and Padgett scored.  Wathan scored when Chris Ashby singled to left field as the Isotopes led 4-0.

In the 5th inning, John Nelson reached on a fielder's choice, advanced to second base on Brad Cresse's single to right field and scored on Redbirds starter Bill Pulsipher's single to center field.

The Isotopes responded by getting that run back in their half of the 5th inning.  Josh Wilson reached on a two-base error, advanced to third base on Dillon's groundout and scored on Padgett's single to right field as Albuquerque led 5-1.

Memphis' Brandon Berger doubled to left field to start off the 7th inning and scored on Nelson's single to right field.  An out later, Chris Duncan walked and Bo Hart doubled to left field to drive in Nelson as the Redbirds cut the defecit to two runs at 5-3.

Wood walked with one out in the 7th inning, advanced to third base on Padgett's single to center field and scored on Wilson Delgado's single to center field to close out the scoring in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/09/05):

Joe Dillon 52 G, 43 R, 61 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 16 HR, 43 RBI, 28 BB, 34 K, 4 SB, .618 SLG, .319 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 75 G, 31 R, 55 H, 13 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 27 RBI, 16 BB, 36 K, 10 SB, .351 SLG, .238 AVG
Josh Wilson 89 G, 42 R, 79 H, 18 2B, 4 3B, 7 HR, 53 RBI, 35 BB, 63 K, 10 SB, .416 SLG, .261 AVG
Eric Reed 3 G, 3 R, 5 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 3 K, 2 SB, .357 SLG, .357 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.25 ERA, 0 SV, 90.2 IP, 106 H, 76 R, 63 ER, 17 HR, 43 BB, 61 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Mike Colangelo homered twice (including a grand slam homer) and drove in 5 total runs in Albuquerque's 8-2 victory over Memphis at Isotopes Park.  Michael Tejera gave up one run in 7 innings of work for Albuquerque.  

WP: Josh Pearce (1-1)  
LP:  Matt Perisho (0-1)
SV: Mark Nussbeck (2)

HR:

MEM John Rodriguez (19) off Jeff Fulchino in the 1st inning 
              John Rodriguez (20) off Matt Perisho in the 7th inning 
              Bo Hart (6) off Jim Crowell in the 9th inning 

ALB Joe Dillon (16) off Anthony Reyes in the 1st inning 
           Josh Wilson (7) off Anthony Reyes in the 3rd inning 
           Derek Wathan (3) off Josh Pearce in the 6th inning

TIME: 2:42 
ATT: 13,009

13,009 fans went home disappointed as the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) used a big seven-run 7th inning to come from behind to defeat the Isotopes 12-10 on Saturday evening at "The Lab".

Skip Schumaker singled to center field and later scored on John Rodriguez's home run to left-center field as the Redbirds led 2-0 after a half-inning of play.

Eric Reed led off the game for the Isotopes by singling to right field and stealing second base.  Josh Wilson singled to drive in Reed but Wilson was thrown out trying to extend the single into a double.  Matt Padgett singled to center field and Joe Dillon homered to left field as the Isotopes took a 3-2 lead.

Reed bunt singled and advanced to second base on an error to lead off the 3rd inning and Wilson followed with a homer to left field as the Isotopes extended the lead to 5-2.

Memphis' Brad Cresse walked and later scored on Schumaker's double to left-center field in the 5th inning.

In the 6th inning, Scott Seabol doubled to left field and Chris Duncan was hit by a pitch.  Bo Hart's sacrifice bunt advanced the runners into scoring position and Tim Hummel grounded out as Seabol raced home to cut the Isotopes lead to just a run at 5-4.

In the 6th inning, Todd Sears reached on an error and Wilson Delgado singled into right field and both scored two outs later on Derek Wathan's pinch-hit homer to right field as the Isotopes built a 8-4 lead.

Disaster then struck for the Isotopes in the 7th inning.  Hector Luna infield singled and Schumaker doubled to left field.  Raul Gonzalez drew a walk to load the bases and Rodriguez followed with a grand-slam homer to right field.  Seabol and Duncan then walked and Hart singled to right field to load the bases again.  Tim Hummel sacrifice flied out to right field to bring home Seabol and Cresse doubled to right-center field as Duncan and Hart scored.  When the inning ended, the Redbirds sent 11 batters to the plate, scored seven runs in the inning, and led 11-8.

Albuquerque was able to put some runs on the scoreboard in the home half of the 7th inning.  Wilson doubled to right field and moved to third base on a wild pitch.  Dillon singled to left field as Wilson scored.  An out later, Delgado walked and Larry Barnes singled to right field to drive in Dillon as the Isotopes cut the defecit to a run at 11-10. 

Hart's solo-homer to left-center field in the 9th inning closed out the scoring in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/08/05):

Joe Dillon 51 G, 41 R, 59 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 15 HR, 40 RBI, 28 BB, 33 K, 4 SB, .608 SLG, .317 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 74 G, 30 R, 54 H, 13 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 16 BB, 36 K, 10 SB, .335 SLG, .235 AVG
Josh Wilson 88 G, 40 R, 76 H, 17 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 35 BB, 62 K, 10 SB, .399 SLG, .255 AVG
Eric Reed 2 G, 1 R, 3 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 SB, .333 SLG, .333 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.27 ERA, 0 SV, 84.2 IP, 100 H, 72 R, 59 ER, 16 HR, 42 BB, 57 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 6-1 in Omaha.  Robert Stratton three-run homered and Abraham Nunez solo-homered as the Isotopes swept a four-game series for the first time in franchise history.  

WP: Kevin Jarvis (7-2)  
LP:  Travis Smith (2-4)
SV: Tyler Johnson (3)

HR:

MEM John Rodriguez (18) off Travis Smith in the 5th inning

ALB Larry Barnes (3) off Kevin Jarvis in the 3rd inning 

TIME: 2:30 
ATT: 8,523

Despite committing three errors in the game, the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) defeated the Isotopes 4-2 in the series opener on Friday evening at "The Lab".

Memphis' Skip Schumaker and Raul Gonzalez singled and John Rodriguez was hit by a pitch to load the bases before Scott Seabol grounded out into a double play with Schumaker scampering home to give the Redbirds a 1-0 lead.

Larry Barnes solo-homered to right field in the bottom of the 3rd inning as the Isotopes tied the game at 1-1.

With two outs in the 5th inning, Schumaker doubled to left field, Gonzalez tripled to right-center field to drive in Schumaker and Rodriguez homered to center field as the Redbirds regained the lead at 4-1.

The Isotopes closed out the scoring in the 6th inning.  Matt Padgett singled to right field, advanced to second base when Joe Dillon walked, and scored when Todd Sears reached on a fielder's choice with an error on the play to allow Padgett to score.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/07/05):

Joe Dillon 50 G, 41 R, 58 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 15 HR, 40 RBI, 26 BB, 32 K, 3 SB, .609 SLG, .315 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 73 G, 30 R, 53 H, 13 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 16 BB, 35 K, 10 SB, .336 SLG, .235 AVG
Josh Wilson 87 G, 40 R, 75 H, 17 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 35 BB, 62 K, 10 SB, .401 SLG, .255 AVG
Eric Reed 1 G, 1 R, 2 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 SB, .500 SLG, .500 AVG

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.27 ERA, 0 SV, 84.2 IP, 100 H, 72 R, 59 ER, 16 HR, 42 BB, 57 K  

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Isotopes defeated the Redbirds 7-5 at Isotopes Park.  Matt Padgett two-run homered and Joe Dillon solo-homered in the victory. 

WP: Ariel Prieto (6-4)  
LP: John Hudgins (2-5) 
SV: Jim Crowell (6)

HR:

OKL Ian Kinsler (16) off Ariel Prieto in the 3rd inning

ALB Matt Padgett (14) off  John Hudgins in the 1st inning 
           Derek Wathan (2) off John Hudgins in the 3rd inning

TIME: 2:41 
ATT: 7,921

Matt Padgett and Derek Wathan each homered and combined to drive in seven of the Isotopes' runs in an Albuquerque 9-6 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) in the series finale at "The Lab".

Eric Reed led off the game for the Isotopes doing something that will make him a very exciting player to watch in an Isotopes and eventually a Marlins suit.  Reed bunt-singled in his first Triple-A at-bat and promptly stole second base.   Reed moved to third base on Josh Wilson's groundout and scored on Joe Dillon's single to right-center field.  Padgett followed with a homer to left field and Jason Wood walked.  Todd Sears singled to right field and Wilson Delgado singled to right field to drive in Wood as the Isotopes led 4-0 after one inning of play.

In the 2nd inning, Wilson reached on an error, Dillon singled to left-center field and Wilson scored on Padgett's fielder's choice as the Isotopes extended their lead to 5-0.

Oklahoma got on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning.  Chris Richard walked, Rashad Eldridge singled to right field and an out later, Ian Kinsler homered to left-center field.

Albuquerque matched those three runs in their half of the 3rd inning.  Delgado walked with one out, Ryan Jorgensen singled to left field and Wathan homered down the right field line as the 'Topes led 8-3.

Oklahoma once again pulled to within two runs with a three-run 5th inning.  Eldridge reached on a fielder's choice and Esteban German singled to right field.  Kinsler's double to left field drove in Eldridge and Jason Botts' single to right field brought German home.  Former-Isotope Adrian Gonzalez reached on a fielder's choice as Kinsler scored.

Albuquerque added an insurance run in the 7th inning. Wathan doubled to left field, Reed was hit by a pitch, Wilson reached on a fielder's choice (Reed out at second base) and Dillon was hit by a pitch to load the bases.  Padgett drew a walk as Wathan trotted home to give the Isotopes a 9-6 lead. 

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/06/05):

Joe Dillon 49 G, 40 R, 55 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 15 HR, 39 RBI, 25 BB, 32 K, 3 SB, .602 SLG, .304 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 72 G, 28 R, 51 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 21 RBI, 16 BB, 34 K, 10 SB, .315 SLG, .230 AVG
Josh Wilson 86 G, 39 R, 75 H, 17 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 35 BB, 61 K, 10 SB, .408 SLG, .260 AVG
Eric Reed (no games played)

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.27 ERA, 0 SV, 84.2 IP, 100 H, 72 R, 59 ER, 16 HR, 42 BB, 57 K 
Randy Messenger 4-2, 3.83 ERA, 6 SV, 44.2 IP, 41 H, 23 R, 19 ER, 5 HR, 12 BB, 32 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Scott Sanders pitched 7 innings of 2-run, 5-hit ball and Abraham Nunez drove in three runs as Albuquerque defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 6-2 in Omaha.  The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak in contests played against the Royals. 

WP: R.A. Dickey (2-3)  
LP: Frank Castillo (7-5)

HR:

OKL Ian Kinsler (15) off  Frank Castillo in the 3rd inning 
          Gerald Laird (14) off Frank Castillo in the 6th inning

TIME: 2:48 
ATT: 7,239

R.A. Dickey tossed a complete game (despite giving up 12 hits and 5 runs) and Gerald Laird went 4x5 with a  grand-slam homer and 6 total RBI in the Oklahoma Redhawks' (AAA Rangers) 18-5 thrashing of the Isotopes.

Esteban German led off the game with a single to right field and an out later, former Isotope Chad Allen singled to right field and Jason Botts singled to left field to load up the bases.  After former Isotope Adrian Gonzalez struck out, Marshall McDougall doubled to left field as German and Allen scored to give the Redhawks a quick 2-0 lead.

Oklahoma's Chris Richard singled to right field and scored on German's single to left in the 2nd inning.

Ian Kinsler solo-homered to left-center field to lead off the 3rd inning as the Redhawks extended the lead to 4-0.

In the 4th inning, Matt Padgett and Joe Dillon singled and Todd Sears brought them both home with a double to the left field wall.  Chris Ashby infield singled as Sears moved up a base and Sears scored on Larry Barnes double-play groundout as the Isotopes trailed by a run at 4-3.

Wilson Delgado singled to center field, took second base on a wild pitch, moved to third base on Josh Wilson's groundout and scored on Padgett's groundout as the Isotopes tied the game at 4-4 in the 5th inning.

The first of the two monster Oklahoma innings occurred in the 6th inning.  Allen reached on an error and Botts walked.  An out later, McDougall walked to load the bases.  Manny Alexander singled to left field to drive in Allen and Laird followed with a grand-slam homer to the picnic area in left field.  Richard singled to right field and scored on German's double to right-center field.  By the time the inning ended, Oklahoma sent 10 batters to the plate to score 6 runs.

Oklahoma sent 10 more batters to the plate in the 7th inning and put up a 7-spot on the Daktronics scoreboard.  Botts doubled to left field and Gonzalez singled to left field.  An out later, Alexander reached on an error as Botts scored and Laird singled to left field as Gonzalez scored.  Richard reached on an error to load the bases and German singled to right field as Alexander crossed home plate.  After Kinsler struck out swinging, Allen singled to center field to plate Laird and Richard.  Both runners then moved into scoring position on a wild pitch and Botts doubled to the hill in center field as German and Allen scored to make it a 17-4 game.

Back-to-back doubles by Ryan Jorgensen and Derek Wathan in the 7th inning plated the last Isotope run of the game.

Alexander tripled to right-center field and scored on Laird's single to center field as the Redhawks scored the last run of the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/05/05):

Joe Dillon 48 G, 39 R, 54 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 15 HR, 39 RBI, 25 BB, 31 K, 3 SB, .610 SLG, .305 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 71 G, 28 R, 50 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 16 BB, 34 K, 10 SB, .312 SLG, .229 AVG
Josh Wilson 85 G, 39 R, 74 H, 17 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 35 BB, 61 K, 10 SB, .409 SLG, .259 AVG
Eric Reed

Jeff Fulchino 6-6, 6.27 ERA, 0 SV, 84.2 IP, 100 H, 72 R, 59 ER, 16 HR, 42 BB, 57 K 
Randy Messenger 4-2, 3.83 ERA, 6 SV, 44.2 IP, 41 H, 23 R, 19 ER, 5 HR, 12 BB, 32 K 

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Kerry Wood made a rehabilitation start for the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) and tossed 5 scoreless innings in an Iowa 4-1 victory in Des Moines, Iowa.  Brian Banks solo homered for the Isotopes' only run.

WP: Justin Thompson (2-1)  
LP: Randy Messenger (4-2) 
SV: Jose Veras (8)

HR:

OKL Jason Botts (15) off Donovan Osborne in the 5th inning 
           Jason Botts (16) off Randy Messenger in the 8th inning

ALB Joe Dillon (15) off Kelvin Jimenez in the 5th inning 

TIME: 3:24 
ATT: 6,975

The Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) outlasted the Isotopes 15-12 in a slugfest at Isotopes Park on Tuesday evening.

Wilson Delgado and Josh Wilson back-to-back tripled to lead off the game for the Isotopes and Joe Dillon singled to center field to plate Wilson.  After Matt Padgett struck out swinging, Jason Wood reached on a fielder's choice, advanced to second base on Todd Sears' single and scored on Chris Ashby's single to center field as the Isotopes led 3-0.

Oklahoma cut the defecit to a run in the 2nd inning.  Marshall McDougall singled to right field and former-Isotope Adrian Gonzalez doubled to center field.  Manny Alexander sacrifice-flied out to center to plate McDougall and Rashad Eldridge doubled to left field as Gonzalez scored.

Ian Kinsler singled to left field and later scored on Jason Bott's sacrifice flyout as the Redhawks tied the game at 3-3.

Albuquerque put up a four-spot of their own in their half of the 3rd inning to take a 7-3 lead.  With one out, Sears was hit by a pitch and Ashby singled to left field.  Larry Barnes reached on a fielder's choice as Sears scored (Ashby out at second base) and Barnes advanced to second base on an error on the play.  Derek Wathan infield singled and Wilson Delgado's ground-rule double to left field brought Barnes home.  Josh Wilson then singled to center field to plate Wathan and Delgado.

Alexander doubled, advanced to third base on Eldridge's groundout, Esteban German walked, and Alexander scored on Kinsler's sacrifice flyout to center field.  German stole second base and sed on former-Isotope Chad Allen's single to right field.

Wood singled to center field and later scored on Barnes' single to right field in the 4th inning as the Isotopes led 8-5.

Botts solo-homered to left field as the Redhawks once again pulled to within two runs at 8-6.

Delgado doubled to center field, Wilson walked and Dilon followed with a homer to left-center field as the Isotopes extended their lead to 11-6 in the home half of the 5th inning.

Oklahoma batted around in the 6th inning, scoring 5 times to tie the game at 11-11.  Alexander and Eldridge singled to lead off the inning and German reached on a fielder's choice (Eldridge out at second base while Alexander scored).  Kinsler infield singled and Allen singled to center field to load the bases.  Botts grounded out into a fielder's choice with Allen out at second base and German scored.  McDougall singled to center field to plate Kinsler and Gonzalez doubled to center field to drive in Botts and McDougall.

Kinsler was hit by a pitch and Botts homered to right field as the Redhawks took a 13-11 lead in the 8th inning.

Ashby doubled, advanced to third base on Barnes' single to right field and scored when Wathan reached on a fielder's choice as the Isotopes pulled to within a run at 13-12.

Oklahoma added some insurance runs in the 9th inning.  Alexander singled to right field and advanced to second base on Eldridge's sacrifice bunt.  Alexander stole third base and scored on German's single to center field.  Kinsler singled to left field and Allen walked to load the bases and an out later, McDougall drew a walk as German trotted home.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/04/05):

Joe Dillon 47 G, 38 R, 52 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 25 BB, 31 K, 3 SB, .602 SLG, .304 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 70 G, 27 R, 48 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 16 BB, 34 K, 10 SB, .308 SLG, .224 AVG
Josh Wilson 84 G, 37 R, 71 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 47 RBI, 34 BB, 61 K, 10 SB, .399 SLG, .253 AVG
Chris Aguila 35 G, 27 R, 49 H, 13 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 14 BB, 21 K, 8 SB, .630 SLG, .355 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, the Isotopes defeated the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 7-5 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Drew Niles three-run homered and Keith Osik and Joe Dillon each drove in two runs for the Isotopes.  Jason Dubois belted a pair of two-run homers for the Cubs. 

WP: Ben Howard (4-2)   
LP: Ryan Snare (1-3) 
SV:  Matt Perisho (1)

HR:

OKL Adrian Gonzalez (11) off Jeff Fulchino in the 1st inning
         Chris Richard (6) off Jeff Fulchino in the 4th inning  

ALB Matt Padgett (13) off Ryan Snare in the 5th inning 

TIME: 2:43
ATT: 14,744

The Isotopes came back from a five-run defecit to win in front of another record-breaking crowd in a 11-7 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) on Monday evening at "The Lab".

It did not take Oklahoma long to build up a good lead.  Esteban German singled to center field and Ian Kinsler doubled to right field.  Former-Isotope Chad Allen sacrifice flied out to right field to drive in German.  Jason Botts was hit by a pitch and Marshall McDougall singled to right field to drive in Kinsler.  Another former-Isotope, Adrian Gonzalez, followed with a home run to left-center field as the Redhawks built a 5-0 lead.

With one out in the 2nd inning, Matt Padgett singled to right field and Jason Wood doubled to left field.  Todd Sears' groundout scored Padgett and Wilson Delgado's double to left field drove in Wood as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard.

Chris Aguila doubled to left field to lead off the 3rd inning and scored on Josh Wilson's single to right field.  Wilson eventually scored on Sears' single to right field as the Isotopes drew to within a run at 5-4.

Oklahoma's Chris Richard solo-homered to center field in the 4th inning as the Redhawks extended the lead to two runs at 6-4.

Joe Dillon drew a walk to lead off the 5th inning and Padgett followed with a home run into the sea of humanity sitting on the jam-packed right field berm area as the Isotopes tied up the contest at 6-6.

Albuquerque took the lead and made it comfortable in the 7th inning.  Padgett and Wood singled to lead off the inning.  Sears flied out and Delgado reached on a fielder's choice (with Wood out at second base).  Ryan Jorgensen singled to right field as Padgett scored and Derek Wathan reached on an error as Delgado scored.  Aguila's double to the hill in center field brought home Jorgensen and Wathan as the 'Topes led 10-6.

In the 8th inning, Oklahoma's Botts doubled to left field and scored on McDougall's single to left-center field, but Albuquerque got that run back in their half of the 8th inning.  Dillon singled to left field, advanced to third base on Padgett's single to center field and scored on Wood's sacrifice flyout to center field.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/03/05):

Joe Dillon 46 G, 36 R, 51 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 24 BB, 31 K, 3 SB, .611 SLG, .305 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 69 G, 26 R, 48 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 16 BB, 34 K, 10 SB, .314 SLG, .229 AVG
Josh Wilson 83 G, 36 R, 70 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 46 RBI, 34 BB, 60 K, 10 SB, .402 SLG, .254 AVG
Chris Aguila 34 G, 26 R, 47 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 13 BB, 21 K, 8 SB, .619 SLG, .351 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, a pair of bases loaded 9th inning walks (Jason Wood and Mike Colangelo) broke a 1-1 tie to give the Isotopes a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) in Des Moines, Iowa.   

WP: Shane Nance (2-2) 
LP: Travis Smith (2-3) 
SV: Santiago Ramirez (4) 

HR:

OMA Chris Truby (9) off Travis Smith in the 4th inning

TIME: 2:17
ATT: 22,023

Five Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) pitchers combined on a five hit shutout of the Isotopes in a 2-0 victory.  With the defeat, the Isotopes snapped a four-game winning streak and were unable to sweep the four game series from the Royals.

Adrian Brown tripled into the right-field corner and scored on Denny Hocking's single to right field in the 3rd inning as the Royals snapped the scoreless tie.

Chris Truby homered to left field in the 4th inning as the Royals extended their lead to 2-0.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/02/05):

Joe Dillon 45 G, 36 R, 50 H, 8 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 24 BB, 31 K, 3 SB, .613 SLG, .307 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 68 G, 26 R, 48 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 16 BB, 34 K, 10 SB, .319 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 82 G, 36 R, 70 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 46 RBI, 34 BB, 60 K, 10 SB, .408 SLG, .257 AVG
Chris Aguila 33 G, 26 R, 46 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 12 BB, 21 K, 8 SB, .618 SLG, .351 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Omaha Royals spoiled the Isotopes' fireworks night by scoring 3 runs in the 1st and 9th innings to help secure a 7-4 victory and sweep the Isotopes in the four game series.  A then-Isotopes Park record crowd of 13,100 witnessed the contest.

WP: Ariel Prieto (5-4) 
LP: Chris George (6-5) 
SV: Randy Messenger (6)

HR:

ABQ Chris Aguila (7) off Chris George in the 5th inning

OMA Aaron Guiel (17) off Ariel Prieto in the 9th inning

TIME: 2:35 
ATT: 7,059

Chris Aguila provided all the Isotopes offense and Ariel Prieto came within three outs of a complete game shutout as the Isotopes fended off the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 2-1 in Omaha on Saturday evening.  The Isotopes are rolling on the road with a four-game winning streak.

Derek Wathan singled to lead off the 5th inning and Aguila followed with a home run to left field as Albuquerque led 2-0.

Prieto entered the 9th inning with a shutout but quickly lost it when he gave up a leadoff solo-homer to Omaha's Aaron Guiel.  Randy Messenger immediately came into the game and set down Omaha in order to preserve the Isotope victory.

Prieto ended up going 8 innings, giving up 6 hits, the 1 run, walked 1 and struck out 6. 

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 07/01/05):

Joe Dillon 44 G, 36 R, 49 H, 8 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 23 BB, 30 K, 3 SB, .623 SLG, .308 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 67 G, 25 R, 47 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 16 BB, 33 K, 10 SB, .320 SLG, .232 AVG
Josh Wilson 81 G, 36 R, 68 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 46 RBI, 34 BB, 58 K, 9 SB, .408 SLG, .255 AVG
Chris Aguila 32 G, 25 R, 44 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 12 BB, 21 K, 7 SB, .603 SLG, .349 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  Matt Padgett homered twice and the Isotopes came back from a six-run defecit to defeat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) 10-9 at Isotopes Park.  The 'Topes belted four homers in the game, setting what was then a franchise record.   

WP: Frank Castillo (7-4) 
LP: Kyle Snyder (0-1)
SV: Randy Messenger (5) 

TIME: 2:36
ATT: 3,654

Josh Wilson drove in a pair of runs with sacrifice flyouts as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 3-1 for their third straight victory.

Joe Dillon doubled to right-center field, advanced to third base on Matt Padgett's groundout and scored on Jason Wood's single up the middle as the Isotopes broke the scoreless tie to lead 1-0 in the 4th inning.

In the bottom of the 4th inning, Omaha's Paul Phillips doubled to left field and scored on Chris Truby's single to right field as the Royals tied the game at 1-1.

Albuquerque regained the lead for good in the 5th inning.  Chris Aguila infield singled and advanced to second base on an error on the play.  Aguila stole third base and scored on Wilson's sacrifice flyout to right field.

The Isotopes added an insurance run in the 7th inning.  Derek Wathan singled to left field, stole second base and moved to third base on an error during the stolen base attempt and scored on Wilson's sacrifice flyout to right field.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 06/30/05):

Joe Dillon 43 G, 35 R, 48 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 23 BB, 30 K, 3 SB, .626 SLG, .310 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 66 G, 24 R, 45 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 16 BB, 33 K, 9 SB, .317 SLG, .226 AVG
Josh Wilson 80 G, 36 R, 68 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 44 RBI, 34 BB, 57 K, 9 SB, .413 SLG, .258 AVG
Chris Aguila 31 G, 24 R, 42 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 10 BB, 21 K, 6 SB, .602 SLG, .341 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Derek Wathan hit for the cycle but the Isotopes lost to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) 16-11 at Isotopes Park.  The Isotopes pitching staff allowed five homers in the game, including three homers to the Sky Sox's Jorge Piedra.

WP: Ben Howard (3-2)  
LP: Jeremy Affeldt (0-1)

HR:

ABQ Chris Aguila (6) off Danny Tamayo in the 3rd inning

TIME: 2:45
ATT: 2,828

Donovan Osborne pitched six innings, giving up 6 hits, 2 runs, walked 1 and struck out 3 in his Isotopes debut; the Isotopes took the contest over the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 6-2 as Osborne ended up getting a no-decision.

Chris Aguila solo-homered in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes took a 1-0 lead.

In the 6th inning, Josh Wilson singled to center field, advanced to second base on Joe Dillon's single to left field, moved to third base when Matt Padgett walked to load the bases, and scored on Todd Sears' sacrifice flyout to left-center field as the 'Topes led 2-0.

In the Omaha half of the 6th inning, Cory Aldridge doubled to right field and Adrian Brown singled to right field.  Paul Phillips sacrifice flied out to right field to drive in Aldridge and Aaron Guiel doubled to right-center field to drive in Brown as the Royals tied the game at 2-2.

Albuquerque took the lead and put the game away in the 8th inning.  Jason Wood reached on an error and Todd Sears singled to left field.  Wilson Delgado sacrifice-bunted both runners into scoring position and a wild pitch by a major-league rehabilitating Jeremy Affeldt brought Wood home.  Chris Ashby walked and once again Affeldt uncorked a wild pitch as Sears scampered home.  Derek Wathan then doubled to left field to drive in Ashby as the Isotopes led 5-2. 

Dillon walked to lead off the 9th inning and later scored on Delgado's single to left field as the Isotopes closed out the scoring in the game.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 06/28/05):

Joe Dillon 42 G, 34 R, 46 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 35 RBI, 21 BB, 30 K, 3 SB, .625 SLG, .303 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 65 G, 24 R, 43 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 16 BB, 33 K, 8 SB, .306 SLG, .219 AVG
Josh Wilson 79 G, 35 R, 67 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 44 RBI, 34 BB, 56 K, 9 SB, .417 SLG, .259 AVG
Chris Aguila 30 G, 23 R, 40 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 10 BB, 21 K, 6 SB, .585 SLG, .339 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In Albuquerque's longest 9-inning game to this date in 2003 (3 hours, 50 minutes), Omaha put up an eight-spot in the 5th inning and scored six more runs in the final 3 innings to defeat the Isotopes 17-9 at Isotopes Park. 

The Isotopes and the rest of the PCL have the day off.  The Isotopes resume action on Thursday evening in Omaha when they take on the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals).  The four games mark the end of the current roadtrip the Isotopes are on as well as concludes the season series between the 'Topes and Royals.

LHP Donovan Osborne, a major-league veteran who is fresh off of several fantastic starts for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League before being signed to a free agent contract by the Marlins, is getting ready to make his Isotopes debut against Omaha's RHP Danny Tamayo (4-5, 5.27).

With Josh Beckett expected to be activated  from the Marlins' disabled list in the next day or two, a player may be sent to Albuquerque.  More details will be posted here when the Marlins figure out what player move to make to free up roster room for Beckett.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, Doug Sessions tossed 8 innings of 2-hit ball as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003) defeated the Isotopes 5-1 in New Orleans.  The game went well into the evening as the start of the game ws delayed by 2 hours, 9 minutes. 

WP: Jeff Fulchino (6-6)  
LP: Tim McClaskey (0-2) 
SV: Chad Bentz (1)

HR:

ABQ Matt Padgett (12) off Tim McClaskey in the 6th inning

RR Royce Huffman (3) off Jeff Fulchino in the 5th inning 
          Alex Eckelman (2) off Chad Bentz in the 9th inning 

TIME: 2:54 
ATT: 9,397

Albuquerque was finally able to get their first victory in a game played in the state of Texas and avoided the series sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) on Tuesday evening.  With the victory, the Isotopes snapped a three-game losing streak.

The Express got on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning.  Royce Huffman drew a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to second base on a wild pitch and two batters later, scored on Mike Coolbaugh's single to center field.

With two outs in the 5th inning, Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchino singled to center field and scored on Mark Little's triple to right-center field.  Josh Wilson's single to left field brought home Little as the 'Topes led 2-1.

Huffman solo-homered to left field to lead off the home half of the 5th inning as the Express tied the game at 2-2.

The tie did not last very long as Matt Padgett homered to center field to lead off the 6th inning and give the 'Topes the lead again at 3-2.

Jason Wood walked and later scored on Joe Dillon's single to left field as the Isotopes added an insurance run in the 9th inning, a run it turns out they would need as Alex Eckelman pinch-hit solo-homered in the bottom of the 9th inning as the Express drew to within a run at 4-3.  Isotopes reliever Chad Bentz then got Huffman to fly out to right field to end the contest and earn his first save.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 06/27/05):

Joe Dillon 41 G, 34 R, 45 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 14 HR, 34 RBI, 21 BB, 30 K, 3 SB, .639 SLG, .306 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 64 G, 24 R, 43 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 16 BB, 33 K, 8 SB, .308 SLG, .221 AVG
Josh Wilson 78 G, 35 R, 64 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 43 RBI, 34 BB, 56 K, 8 SB, .413 SLG, .252 AVG
Chris Aguila 29 G, 23 R, 40 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 10 BB, 20 K, 6 SB, .605 SLG, .351 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003) at Zephyr Field 3-2.  The Isotopes scored three runs in the 8th inning to break a scoreless tie.  Aaron Small entered the 9th inning with a 1-hit shutout before falling apart.  The Zephyrs scored twice in the inning and had the bases loaded with two outs before the Isotopes were able to get that precious third out of the inning to quell the rally to win the game. 

WP: Brandon Duckworth (2-2)  
LP: Travis Smith (2-2)

HR:

ABQ Joe Dillon (14) off  Brandon Duckworth in the 6th inning 
         Wilson Delgado (4) off  Brandon Duckworth in the 5th inning 
         Todd Sears (4) off Brandon Duckworth in the 4th inning

RR Luke Scott (10) off Travis Smith in the 4th inning
         Royce Huffman (2) off Travis Smith in the 4th inning

TIME: 2:56
ATT: 8,644

Royce Huffman turned in a four-hit game with a homer and four RBI and Luke Scott added three runs batted in as the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) defeated the Isotopes 9-3 as the Isotopes continued winless at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

All three Isotope runs were scored on solo homers (Todd Sears to left field in the 4th inning, Wilson Delgado to right field in the 5th inning and Joe Dillon to left field in the 6th inning).

Round Rock scored the first run of the game in the 1st inning - Scott tripled to center field and scored on Danny Klassen's single.

In the 2nd inning, Chris Tremie reached on a fielder's choice and a batter later, scored on Huffman's single to left field.

In Round Rock's third inning, Mike Coolbaugh singled to left field and Todd Self walked.  After a double steal, Coolbaugh scored on Tremie's single to right field as the Express led 3-0.

A pair of back-to-back Express solo homers (Huffman and Scott) gave the Express a 5-1 lead.

In the 5th inning, Self, Barry Wesson and Express starter Brandon Duckworth all singled to load the bases.  Huffman singled to left field to drive in Self and Scott sacrifice flied out to left field to drive in Wesson as Round Rock led 7-2.

Round Rock closed out the scoring in the 7th inning.  Tremie reached on an error and Charles Gipson bunt singled.  Huffman's double brought home Tremie and Scott's groundout plated Gipson to make it the final score of 9-3 Express.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 06/26/05):

Joe Dillon 40 G, 33 R, 44 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 13 HR, 33 RBI, 21 BB, 29 K, 3 SB, .629 SLG, .308 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 63 G, 24 R, 42 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 16 BB, 32 K, 8 SB, .309 SLG, .220 AVG
Josh Wilson 77 G, 35 R, 64 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 43 RBI, 34 BB, 56 K, 8 SB, .418 SLG, .255 AVG
Chris Aguila 28 G, 23 R, 39 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 9 BB, 20 K, 6 SB, .613 SLG, .351 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2004, Aaron Small tossed seven innings of one run ball in the Isotopes' 3-1 victory over the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2004) at Zephyr Field.  The Isotopes' runs were scored on Ryan Jorgensen's sacrifice flyout and Matt Padgett and Jason Wood RBI singles.

WP: Ezequiel Astacio (4-3)  
LP: Ariel Prieto (4-4) 
SV: Tom Martin (5)

HR:

RR Carlos Rivera (6) off Ariel Prieto in the 2nd inning 

TIME: 2:26 
ATT: 9,290

Carlos Rivera homered and drove in two runs as the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) defeated the Isotopes 4-2 on Sunday evening.  The Isotopes remain winless in their first two games in franchise history at Dell Diamond.

In the 1st inning, Mark Little was hit by a pitch on the second pitch of the game, Chris Aguila doubled to left field to move Little to third base and Joe Dillon, in his first at-bat back with the Isotopes after his recent option to Albuquerque from the Marlins, singled to left field to drive in Little as the Isotopes led 1-0.

Rivera solo-homered to left field in the 2nd inning as the Express tied the game at 1-1.

Round Rock gave themselves some breathing room in the 3rd inning.  Express starter Ezequiel Astacio singled to right field and moved up a base on a wild pitch.  Isotopes starter Ariel Prieto then threw the ball away on a pickoff play to second base as Astacio advanced to third base.  After Royce Huffman grounded out, Luke Scott doubled down the first base line as Astacio scored.  An out later, Mike Coolbaugh singled to left field to drive in Scott and Coolbaugh proceeded to steal second base.  Carlos Rivera doubled to right field to plate Coolbaugh as the Express led 4-1.

Aguila tripled to right field in the 9th inning and scored on Dillon's sacrifice flyout to left field to end the scoring in the contest.

Prospect / High Interest Watch (through games of 06/25/05):

Joe Dillon 39 G, 33 R, 43 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 13 HR, 31 RBI, 20 BB, 29 K, 3 SB, .631 SLG, .305 AVG 
Jason Stokes (DL) 13 G, 12 R, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 2 SB, .674 SLG, .283 AVG
Derek Wathan 62 G, 24 R, 42 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 16 BB, 32 K, 8 SB, .311 SLG, .221 AVG
Josh Wilson 76 G, 35 R, 63 H, 17 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 43 RBI, 34 BB, 56 K, 8 SB, .416 SLG, .252 AVG
Chris Aguila 27 G, 22 R, 37 H, 9 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 9 BB, 20 K, 6 SB, .589 SLG, .346 AVG

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, The Isotopes held off the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003) 7-6 at Zephyr Field. Albuquerque was up 7-0 but New Orleans made a game of it, scoring 6 runs in the 7th inning. There were 8 Isotope stolen bases in the contest, a franchise record that still stands. Gerald Williams stole 3 of those, also a individual franchise record for steals in a game that still stands today.