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August 29, 2006 - Isotopes (66-70)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -15.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	.	2	7	2
Albuquerque	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	X	.	7	11	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris George (4-6) LP: Justin Lehr (4-7)
Home Runs: ALB Edgar Gonzalez (3) off Justin Lehr in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:59 ATT: 9,695
Chris George struck out 6 and allowed a run in 6 1/3 innings, helped out his cause with a run-scoring triple, and Edgar Gonzalez two-run homered in the first inning to get the offense going as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 7-2 in the second game of the series.
In the 1st inning, Eric Reed doubled to center field, stole third base and came home on Gonzalez's line drive homer to left field as Albuquerque quickly led 2-0.
In the 2nd inning, Mark Little singled, advanced to second base on a wild pitch, took third base on an throwing error by the catcher on the play after the catcher tried to throw out Little at second base, and scored on George's triple to the hill in center field.
In the 5th inning, Edgar Gonzalez singled, advanced to second base on an error by Sounds starter Justin Lehr on a pickoff attempt and scored on Chris Aguila's single into left field. Aguila took second base on the throw and scored on Nick Trzesniak's single to left field as the Isotopes led 5-0.
Nashville got on the scoreboard in the 6th inning. With two outs, Chris Barnwell walked, advanced to third base on Zach Sorensen's single to right field and stole home.
The Sounds added another run in the 8th inning. Tony Gwynn Jr. doubled into the left field corner, moved to third base on Barnwell's single to right field, and scored on Sorensen's fielder's choice.
Albuquerque plated the final runs of the game in the 8th inning. Trzesniak walked with one out, took second base on a wild pitch, Reed walked and Robert Andino singled to center field to drive in Trzesniak and Reed.

Chris George (W, 4-6)	6.1	5	1	1	3	6	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 493 AB, 70 R, 126 H, 18 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 46 RBI, 33 BB, 99 K, 13 SB, .256 AVG Jason Stokes: 217 AB, 35 R, 54 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 32 BB, 82 K, 1 SB, .249 AVG Eric Reed: 372 AB, 64 R, 112 H, 20 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 38 RBI, 22 BB, 91 K, 19 SB, .301 AVG Chris Resop: (4-0, 2 SV) 49.2 IP, 49 H, 21 ER, 15 BB, 43 K, 4 HR, 3.81 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Todd Sears was a single short of hitting for the cycle and Ariel Prieto was dominant on the mound, allowing 6 hits and a run in 7 innings as the Isotopes defeated the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) 11-1 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: Chris George was activated from the Temporary Inactive List to make the start for Albuquerque. Placed on the Temporary Inactive List was Chris Ashby. . . . The Isotopes victory eliminated the possibility of tying a franchise record for most losses in a season (77). . . . Edgar Gonzalez ended the drama of extending his hitting streak early -- the first inning homer extended his streak to 10 games. Eric Reed's game leading-off double extended Reed's streak to 8 games. . . . The Pacific Coast League named their Rookie of the Year - Howie Kendrick of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels). Kendrick hit .369 with 13 homers and 62 RBI before his promotion to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 14th. . . . Pitching probables for Wednesday's contest are LHP Adam Bostick (1-1, 3.00) for the Isotopes and RHP Ben Hendrickson (9-7, 2.85) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/29/2006

August 28, 2006 - Isotopes (65-70)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -15.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	0	1	1	0	9	0	0	0	1	.	12	16	0
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	.	4	8	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Dana Eveland (6-4) LP: Jason Vargas (2-6)
Home Runs: NSH Graham Koonce (17) off Jason Vargas in the 5th inning
TIME: 3:04 ATT: 8,735
Isotopes pitching tied a franchise record for most runs allowed in an inning this season as the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) plated nine runs in the 5th inning and cruised to a 12-4 victory over Albuquerque in the series opener at "The Lab". Albuquerque snapped a two-game winning streak with the defeat.
In the 2nd inning, back-to-back doubles by Vinny Rottino and Chad Moeller gave Nashville a 1-0 lead.
Chris Barnwell reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Drew Anderson's double in the 3rd inning as the Sounds extended the lead to 2-0.
Nashville put the game away in the 5th inning, sending 14 batters to the plate and scoring 9 runs. Zach Sorensen singled, Barnwell walked and Anderson reached on a fielder's choice with Barnwell out at second base. Graham Koonce followed with a homer to right field. Brent Abernathy and Andrew Beattie singled and Rottino doubled to drive in Abernathy. Moeller was intentionally walked to load the bases and Isotopes starter Jason Vargas was removed from the game in favor of Ross Wolf. Wolf gave up a double to Sounds starter Dana Eveland that plated Beattie and Rottino and Sorensen singled to drive in Moeller. Barnwell singled to drive in Eveland and Anderson singled to load the bases. Koonce grounded out to score Sorensen as the Sounds led 11-0.
In the 6th inning, Edgar Gonzalez doubled, moved to third base on Eric Reed's groundout, and scored on Robert Andino's sacrifice flyout to right field as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard.
Albuquerque tallied another run in the 7th inning. Chris Aguila singled and later scored when Gonzalez drew a bases-loaded walk.
Nashville scored their final run in the 9th inning. Pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. singled and later scored on Sorensen's double to right field.
Albuquerque scored twice in the 9th inning to close out the scoring in the game. With one out, Paul Hoover doubled and advanced to third base on a wild pitch. Another out later, Gonzalez doubled to drive in Hoover and Reed singled to drive in Gonzalez.

Jason Vargas (L, 2-6)	4.1	10	9	9	4	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 489 AB, 70 R, 125 H, 18 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 44 RBI, 32 BB, 98 K, 13 SB, .256 AVG Jason Stokes: 214 AB, 35 R, 54 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 31 BB, 82 K, 1 SB, .252 AVG Eric Reed: 368 AB, 62 R, 111 H, 19 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 38 RBI, 21 BB, 90 K, 18 SB, .302 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Mike Colangelo homered for the sixth time in his last four games and Travis Smith allowed 2 runs and 4 hits in 7 innings as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 4-3 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have scored 151 runs in August, the highest run scoring month of the season. . . . Hitting streaks extended included Edgar Gonzalez (9 games) and Eric Reed (7 games). . . . Jason Vargas allowed 9 earned runs for the second time this season and has lost his last five pitching decisions. . . . Michael Restovich of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) is the PCL Batter of the Week. Restovich hit .360 (9x25) for the week with 5 homers, 12 RBI, and 8 runs scored. . . . Anthony Reyes of the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Reyes made two starts and won both of them, compiling a 0.00 ERA (no runs in 13 innings pitched). Reyes allowed 9 hits, walked 3 and struck out 17. . . . Pitching probables for Tuesday evening's contest are LHP Chris George (3-6, 5.95) for the Isotopes and RHP Justin Lehr (4-6, 3.69) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/28/2006

August 27, 2006 - Isotopes (65-69)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -14.0 Games

Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	.	7	10	1
Round Rock	0	1	0	0	2	1	1	0	1	.	6	9	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris Resop (4-0) LP: Mark McLemore (2-3) SV: Brad Clontz (20)
Home Runs: RR Cody Ransom (21) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 2nd inning RR Brooks Conrad (20) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 6th inning RR Derek Nicholson (1) off Chris Resop in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:55 ATT: 8,256
Chris Aguila and Tony Schrager each drove in a pair of runs and the Isotopes held off a Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) 9th inning rally as the Isotopes defeated the Express 7-6 in the finale between the two clubs in 2006. Albuquerque has won two games after having dropped the previous five.
In the 1st inning, Robert Andino ground-rule doubled and scored on Aguila's single and in the 2nd inning, Paul Hoover singled and scored on Schrager's triple as Albuquerque led 2-0.
Cody Ransom homered to left field in the bottom of the 2nd inning as the Express cut the defecit in half at 2-1.
Albuquerque extended the lead back to two runs in the 3rd inning. Consecutive singles by Andino, Edgar Gonzalez and Aguila brought Andino home with the run.
Round Rock tied the game in the 5th inning. Ransom doubled and two outs later, pinch- hitter Alan Zinter singled to drive in Ransom. Zinter came around to score when Mike Rodriguez tripled to right field.
Brooks Conrad's homer to right field in the 6th inning gave the Express the lead and Derek Nicholson's homer to left field in the 7th inning extended Round Rock's lead to 5-3.
Albuquerque came back and took the lead with a four-run 8th inning. Jason Wood reached on an error with one out. After Hoover grounded out, Schrager doubled to drive in Wood. Mark Little was hit by a pitch and Eric Reed singled to bring home Schrager. Andino reached on an error as Little scored and Gonzalez singled to drive in Reed as the Isotopes led 7-5.
In the 9th inning, Brad Clontz entered the game in relief for the Isotopes. Ransom led off the inning with a single, Nicholson popped out for the first out and Jesse Garcia grounded out as Ransom advanced to second base. Joe McEwing singled to left field to drive in Ransom, but was left stranded at first base when Rodriguez flew out for the final out of the game.

Yusmeiro Petit	6.0	6	4	4	0	7	2
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 485 AB, 70 R, 124 H, 18 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 32 BB, 98 K, 13 SB, .256 AVG Jason Stokes: 213 AB, 35 R, 54 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 31 BB, 82 K, 1 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 363 AB, 62 R, 110 H, 19 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 37 RBI, 21 BB, 89 K, 18 SB, .303 AVG Chris Resop: (4-0, 2 SV) 48 IP, 47 H, 20 ER, 15 BB, 41 K, 4 HR, 3.75 ERA Yusmeiro Petit: (4-6) 96.2 IP, 101 H, 46 ER, 20 BB, 68 K, 14 HR, 4.28 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Jason Wood had a pair of two-run homers and Chad Allen came up to the plate with the bases loaded and cleared them with a triple in Albuquerque's 10-4 victory over the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) in Omaha.
'TOPES NOTES: The Express took three out of the five games in the series. 44,444 fans attended at Dell Diamond for a per-game average of 8,889. Round Rock won 10 out of the 16 games in the regular season series. . . . Albuquerque's final road game of 2006 was tonight and the Isotopes finished 30-40 in road games. . . . Edgar Gonzalez had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . Brad Clontz is one save away from tying an Isotopes record for most saves in a season (21). . . . Round Rock's Cody Ransom was a triple short of hitting for the cycle. . . . Albuquerque returns home for the final homestand of the season, eight games. Pitching probables in the opener of the series against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) are LHP Jason Vargas (2-5, 6.37) for the Isotopes and LHP Dana Eveland (5-4, 2.15) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/27/2006

August 26, 2006 - Isotopes (64-69)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -15.0 Games

Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	1	5	5	0	0	0	.	11	13	1
Round Rock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	0	3	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jeff Fulchino (5-10) LP: Matt Albers (2-1)
Home Runs: ALB Jeff Fulchino (2) off Mike Gallo in the 6th inning
TIME: 2:43 ATT: 10,745
Jeff Fulchino had a great game on both sides of the ball. On the mound, Fulchino allowed no runs and 2 hits in 8 innings of work. At the dish, Fulchino grand-slam homered as part of a 6-RBI night as the Isotopes finally defeated the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) at Dell Diamond this season with a 11-0 victory. Albuquerque also snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Express.
In the 4th inning, Eric Reed singled, stole second base and scored on Jason Wood's single to right field.
Albuquerque built a comfortable lead in the 5th inning. Chris Aguila singled, Nick Trzesniak flew out, Mark Little was hit by a pitch and Chris Ashby walked to load the bases. Fulchino doubled to drive in Aguila and Little and Reed followed with a double to drive in Ashby and Fulchino. Reed stole third base and later scored on Edgar Gonzalez's single to give Albuquerque a 6-0 lead.
Albuquerque scored their final runs in the 6th inning. Aguila doubled and scored on Trzesniak's single. Little walked and Ashby singled to load the bases ahead of Fulchino, who homered to right field as the Isotopes led by the final score of 11-0.

Jeff Fulchino (W, 5-10)	8.0	2	0	0	4	10	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 481 AB, 68 R, 122 H, 17 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 32 BB, 98 K, 13 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 359 AB, 61 R, 109 H, 19 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 36 RBI, 20 BB, 87 K, 18 SB, .304 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Donovan Osborne tossed 8 innings of four-hit, two-run ball and Mike Colangelo added a pair of solo homers in Albuquerque's 5-2 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque won at Dell Diamond for the first time in seven attempts this season. . . . Jeff Fulchino was the first Isotope pitcher to hit a grand-slam homer in a game. The slam was the fifth hit by an Isotope batter in 2006. . . . Fulchino became the second Isotope pitcher to homer twice this season (joining Nic Ungs) and joined Chris Aguila and Jason Stokes in driving in 6 runs in a game for a team season-high. On the mound, Fulchino tied a team season-high with 10 strikeouts in a game. . . . The Isotopes set a franchise record for the most runs scored in a shutout victory, eclipsing the previous record of eight runs. . . . Albuquerque added to its franchise record with their eighth pitched shutout in a single season and it was the first shutout since June 19th against the Iowa Cubs at Des Moines. . . . Edgar Gonzalez singled once in five at-bats to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . Dean Treanor was ejected by Home Plate umpire John Coons for arguing balls and strikes in the 4th inning. . . . Former Albuquerque Isotope Les Walrond will be making his first MLB start and his Chicago Cubs debut on Sunday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. The game can be seen on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. . . . Pitching probables for the series finale on Sunday are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (4-6, 4.17) for the Isotopes and RHP Taylor Buchholz (1-3, 4.91) for the Express.
Filed 08/26/2006

August 25, 2006 - Isotopes (63-69)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -16.0 Games

Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.	1	11	2
Round Rock	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	.	3	10	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Ezequiel Astacio (7-3) LP: Adam Bostick (1-1) SV: Roberto Giron (13)
Home Runs: RR Brooks Conrad (19) off Adam Bostick in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:32 ATT: 10,240
Albuquerque continued to be winless at the Dell Diamond in 2006, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) on Friday evening. Albuquerque has dropped five straight games.
In the 4th inning, Alan Zinter doubled and later scored on Charlton Jimerson's single.
Round Rock extended the lead in the 5th inning. Joe McEwing singled, stole second base, took third base on a throwing error by Isotopes catcher Paul Hoover on the play, and scored on Brooks Conrad's single.
The Isotopes avoided being shut out in the 6th inning. Adam Bostick singled and scored on Eric Reed's double to center field.
Conrad finished the scoring in the game in the 7th inning with a homer to left field.

Adam Bostick (L, 1-1)	7.0	9	3	1	2	8	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 477 AB, 68 R, 121 H, 17 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 31 BB, 97 K, 13 SB, .254 AVG Jason Stokes: 208 AB, 35 R, 54 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 31 BB, 79 K, 1 SB, .260 AVG Eric Reed: 354 AB, 59 R, 106 H, 18 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 20 BB, 85 K, 16 SB, .299 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Gerald Williams three-run homered in the 10th inning to give the Isotopes a 5-2 victory over the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes are 0-6 at Dell Diamond in 2006. . . . Albuquerque fell to a season-worst 6 games below the .500 mark. The Isotopes are also at a franchise-worst 16 games out of first place. . . . Edgar Gonzalez had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . Pitching probables for Saturday's contest are RHP Jeff Fulchino (4-10, 4.63) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Albers (2-0, 2.25) for the E-train.
Filed 08/25/2006

August 24, 2006 - Isotopes (63-68)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -15.0 Games

Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	.	3	11	1
Round Rock	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	.	4	8	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Travis Driskill (4-8) LP: Brad Clontz (6-5)
TIME: 3:20 ATT: 7,610
Albuquerque's 9th inning rally went for naught as the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) plated the winning run on an error in the bottom half of the inning to take a 4-3 victory over the Isotopes. Albuquerque has lost four straight games while the Express clinched the PCL American Conference Southern Division title.
Round Rock broke the scoreless tie in the 5th inning. Derek Nicholson walked and advanced to second base on Express starter Philip Barzilla's sacrifice bunt. Eric Bruntlett walked and Joe McEwing singled to load the bases. Brook Conrad then singled to left field to drive in Nicholson and Bruntlett as the Express led 2-0.
In the 7th inning, Mark Little doubled and later scored on Robert Andino's groundout as the Isotopes cut the defecit in half at 2-1.
In the home half of the 7th inning, Charlton Jimerson walked and scored on Brian Gordon's double as the Express extended the lead to 3-1.
Albuquerque tied the game in the 9th inning. With one out, Eric Reed singled and Andino doubled. Edgar Gonzalez grounded out to plate Reed and Jason Wood singled to drive in Andino as the deadlocked game at 3-3 headed into the bottom of the 9th inning.
Brian Gordon walked with one out, advanced to second base on Bruntlett's groundout, moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored on an error when Wood couldn't field a ball off the bat of McEwing.

Josh Stewart	4.2	4	2	2	3	5	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 472 AB, 68 R, 121 H, 17 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 31 BB, 96 K, 13 SB, .256 AVG Eric Reed: 349 AB, 59 R, 105 H, 17 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 20 BB, 83 K, 16 SB, .301 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 47 IP, 46 H, 19 ER, 15 BB, 40 K, 3 HR, 3.64 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, despite 10 hits, the Isotopes were shut out 9-0 by the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) in Colorado Springs. The Isotopes left 13 runners on base.
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque dropped to a season-worst five games below the .500 mark with tonight's loss. . . . Pitching probables for Friday's game are LHP Adam Bostick (1-0, 4.09) for the Isotopes and RHP Ezequiel Astacio (6-3, 4.76) for the Express.
Filed 08/24/2006

August 23, 2006 - Isotopes (63-67)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -14.0 Games

Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	.	3	11	0
Round Rock	1	0	0	4	2	0	0	1	X	.	8	13	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jared Gothreaux (7-9) LP: Jason Vargas (2-5)
Home Runs: RR Brooks Conrad (17) off Jason Vargas in the 4th inning RR Brooks Conrad (18) off Jason Vargas in the 5th inning RR Jesse Garcia (6) off Jason Vargas in the 5th inning RR Humberto Quintero (4) off Wes Wilkerson in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:48 ATT: 7,593
Brooks Conrad homered twice and drove in four runs as the division-leading Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) defeated the Isotopes 8-3 in the series opener at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. With the defeat, the Isotopes were eliminated from playoff contention.
With one out in the 1st inning, Joe McEwing singled, stole second base and scored on Conrad's single to center field.
Round Rock plated four more runs in the 4th inning. McEwing singled and Conrad followed with a homer to left field. An out later, Humberto Quintero walked and Cody Ransom doubled before Brian Gordon sacrifice flied out to right field to bring home Quintero. Ransom advanced to third base on the sacrifice flyout and scored on Charlton Jimerson's single to left field.
In the 5th inning, Jesse Garcia homered to left field and an out later, Conrad homered to left field as the Express led 7-0 before the Isotopes even plated their first run.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the 6th inning. Edgar Gonzalez singled and Jason Wood doubled. An out later, Chris Aguila singled to drive in Gonzalez and Matt Cepicky sacrifice flied out to right field to home Wood.
Quintero homered to center field in the 8th inning as the Express plated their final run of the game.
Albuquerque scored their final run in the 9th inning. Aguila singled, took second base on defensive indifference and later scored on Paul Hoover's single to right field.

Jason Vargas (L, 2-5)	5.2	11	7	7	1	3	3
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 467 AB, 67 R, 119 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 31 BB, 95 K, 13 SB, .255 AVG Jason Stokes: 206 AB, 35 R, 54 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 29 BB, 77 K, 1 SB, .262 AVG Eric Reed: 344 AB, 58 R, 104 H, 17 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 20 BB, 82 K, 16 SB, .302 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: The Isotopes had a better day in 2005 against the Express at Dell Diamond. Travis Smith struck out 10 batters in 6 innings, while allowing 2 runs (1 earned) and 3 hits in Albuquerque's 4-3 victory over Round Rock.
'TOPES NOTES: In Isotopes transactions, P Franklyn German was activated from the disabled list and then released. OF Mark Little and IF Jason Stokes were both activated off the disabled list and P Chris George was placed on the Temporary Inactive List. . . . Now that the Isotopes are eliminated from playoff contention (14 games back with 12 games left to play), the Isotopes can set a team goal to finish in second place in the division or individual players can aim for getting a September callup. The Isotopes are three games out of being tied for second place in the division. . . . Albuquerque had its earliest playoff elimination in the four year history of the franchise and it was the second August playoff elimination. . . . In Jason Stokes' return to the 'Topes lineup, Stokes singled once in four at-bats and struck out once. . . . The Isotopes are 0-4 in games played in Round Rock so far in 2006. . . . Matt Cepicky went hitless in two at-bats to snap a 6-game hitting streak. . . . Isotopes pitching has allowed two homers in an inning 8 times this season. . . . Jason Vargas has lost his last four pitching decisions. . . . Pitching probables for Thursday's game are LHP Chris George (3-6, 5.95) for the Isotopes and LHP Philip Barzilla (7-4, 4.10) for the Express.
Filed 08/23/2006

August 22, 2006 - Isotopes (63-66)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.0 Games

Herschel Greer Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.	2	5	1
Nashville	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	X	.	6	9	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Carlos Villanueva (7-0) LP: Yusmeiro Petit (4-6) SV: Alec Zumwalt (15)
Home Runs: ALB Edgar Gonzalez (2) off Carlos Villanueva in the 1st inning OMA Tony Gwynn Jr. (4) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 1st inning
TIME: 3:01 ATT: 5,317
The Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) spotted the Isotopes a run in the 1st inning, then scored the next six runs before Albuquerque tallied in their last at-bat as the Sounds defeated the Isotopes 6-2 in the series finale at Herschel Greer Stadium in Nashville. The Isotopes have dropped two straight games.
With two outs in the 1st inning, Edgar Gonzalez homered to left field as Albuquerque took a short-lived 1-0 lead.
In the bottom of the 1st inning, leadoff hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. homered for the second straight night. Chris Barnwell doubled, advanced to third base on Drew Anderson's groundout, and scored on Graham Koonce's single to right field as the Sounds led 2-1.
In the 4th inning, Vinny Rottino doubled and scored on Dave Krynzel's double.
Nashville took a 6-1 lead in the 7th inning. With one out, Gwynn Jr. and Barnwell walked and each advanced a base on a wild pitch. Anderson reached safely on a fielder's choice as Gwynn Jr. scored and Koonce doubled to center field to drive in Barnwell and Anderson.
Albuquerque scored their final run in the 9th inning. Tom Wilson and Matt Cepicky walked and Nick Trzesniak singled to load the bases. After Paul Hoover struck out swinging, Eric Reed singled to drive in Wilson. Robert Andino and Gonzalez each struck out with the bases loaded to end the game.

Yusmeiro Petit (L, 4-6)	6.0	7	3	3	0	6	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 462 AB, 67 R, 119 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 31 BB, 92 K, 13 SB, .258 AVG Eric Reed: 339 AB, 58 R, 102 H, 17 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 20 BB, 81 K, 16 SB, .301 AVG Yusmeiro Petit: (4-6) 90.2 IP, 95 H, 42 ER, 20 BB, 61 K, 12 HR, 4.17 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Drew Niles doubled with the bases loaded in the 8th inning to clear them as Albuquerque defeated the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) 5-2 in Round Rock.
'TOPES NOTES: Nashville won three out of the four games in the series. 23,127 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 5,782. Tonight's game concluded the portion of the season series between the two clubs at Herschel Greer Stadium with Nashville winning five out of the eight games. . . . Matt Cepicky went hitless in one at-bat to end a 6-game hitting streak. . . . Albuquerque moves on to Round Rock for a five game series against the divison-leader Express (AAA Astros). With a great series, the Isotopes could vault from last place into second place in the division, yet still be the good part of 10 games behind the Express in the standings. Pitching probables for the opener are LHP Jason Vargas (2-4, 5.87) for the Isotopes and RHP Jared Gothreaux (6-9, 4.55) for the Express.
Filed 08/22/2006

August 21, 2006 - Isotopes (63-65)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.0 Games

Herschel Greer Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	0	7	1
Nashville	5	0	0	2	0	0	2	1	X	.	10	11	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Zach Jackson (4-5) LP: Jeff Fulchino (4-10)
Home Runs: OMA Tony Gwynn Jr. (3) off Wes Wilkerson in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:38 ATT: 2,888
Nashville scored five 1st inning runs and Zach Jackson and three relievers combined to shut out the Isotopes 10-0 on Monday evening in Nashville. The Isotopes have lost three out of their last seven games with the defeat.
In the 1st inning, Tony Gwynn Jr. singled, Chris Barnwell was hit by a pitch and Drew Anderson bunt singled to load the bases. Graham Koonce walked as Gwynn Jr. trotted home and Andrew Beattie singled to right field to drive in Barnwell. Jermaine Clark singled to left field to drive in Anderson and Chad Moeller sacrifice flied out to right field to bring in Koonce. Beattie was tagged out at third base trying to advance on the sacrifice flyout. Dave Krynzel doubled to drive in Clark. Nashville sent 9 batters to the plate in the inning and scored five runs.
In the 4th inning, Moeller was hit by a pitch and Krynzel reached on an error. Sounds starter Jackson laid down a sacrifice bunt and an out later, Barnwell singled to right field to drive in Moeller and Krynzel as the Sounds led 6-0.
Gwynn Jr. homered to lead off the 7th inning. Later in the inning, Anderson reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Clark's double as the Sounds built the lead to 8-0.
In the 8th inning, Krynzel singled, moved to second base when Kennard Bibbs was hit with a pitch, advanced to third base when Gwynn Jr. reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Anderson's fielder's choice.

Jeff Fulchino (L, 4-10)	6.0	6	7	5	2	4	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 457 AB, 67 R, 119 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 31 BB, 89 K, 13 SB, .260 AVG Eric Reed: 334 AB, 58 R, 101 H, 17 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 20 BB, 80 K, 16 SB, .302 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Luke Scott's two run homer in the 8th inning widened a 6-5 Round Rock lead as the Express went on to defeat the Isotopes 8-5 in Round Rock. Jason Wood two-run homered and Larry Barnes solo-homered for the Isotopes in the defeat.
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque tied a franchise record for the worst shutout loss (10 runs). The Isotopes were shut out for the sixth time this season. . . . With his tenth loss, Jeff Fulchino moved atop the leaderboard for most losses by an Isotope pitcher in 2006. . . . Matt Cepicky singled to extend his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . Albuquerque went homerless, snapping a five-consecutive game homer streak. . . . Terrmel Sledge of the Portland Beavers (AAA Padres) is the PCL Batter of the Week. Sledge hit .440 (11x25) with 4 homers and 13 RBI during the week. . . . Ezequiel Astacio of the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Astacio made two starts, winning both games and allowing 1 earned run in 13 innings for a 0.69 ERA. Astacio walked five and struck out 14. . . . Pitching probables for the series finale on Tuesday evening are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (4-5, 4.15) for the Isotopes and RHP Carlos Villanueva (6-0, 2.91) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/21/2006

August 20, 2006 - Isotopes (63-64)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Herschel Greer Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	0	1	.	11	19	1
Nashville	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	1	0	.	5	9	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Adam Bostick (1-0) LP: Ben Hendrickson (9-7)
Home Runs: ALB Chris Aguila (9) off Ben Hendrickson in the 3rd inning ALB Nick Trzesniak (4) off Jared Fernandez in the 6th inning OMA Graham Koonce (16) off Adam Bostick in the 3rd inning
TIME: 3:18 ATT: 4,782
Adam Bostick allowed 3 runs in 5 innings and Chris Aguila and Nick Trzesniak each three-run homered in Albuquerque's 11-5 victory over the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) on Sunday evening in Nashville.
In the 3rd inning, Robert Andino and Edgar Gonzalez singled and Jason Wood doubled to left field to drive in Andino. Aguila followed with a homer to left field. Tom Wilson singled, moved to third base on Matt Cepicky's ground-rule double, and scored on Trzesniak's single to right field as Albuqueque led 5-0.
Nashville plated three runs in their half of the 3rd inning. Tony Gwynn Jr. walked, Drew Anderson doubled and a wild pitch brought Gwynn Jr. home. A throwing error by Trzesniak after fielding the wild pitch brought Anderson home. Graham Koonce followed with a homer to right-center field.
The Isotopes put the game away in the 6th inning. With one out, Wood singled and advanced to second base on a passed ball. Aguila walked and Wilson singled to drive in Wood. Cepicky singled to drive in Aguila and Trzesniak homered to left field as the 'Topes led 10-3.
In the bottom of the 6th inning, Vinny Rottino and Zach Sorensen walked, Dave Krynzel singled to load the bases and Bostick balked to allow Rottino to score.
Rottino doubled and scored on Chad Moeller's single in the 8th inning as Nashville tallied for their final run of the game.
Albuquerque closed out the scoring in the contest in the 9th inning when Eric Reed tripled and scored on Andino's single.

Adam Bostick (W, 1-0)	5.0	5	3	3	2	9	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 453 AB, 67 R, 117 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 31 BB, 89 K, 13 SB, .258 AVG Eric Reed: 330 AB, 58 R, 101 H, 17 2B, 9 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 20 BB, 79 K, 16 SB, .306 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 45.2 IP, 45 H, 19 ER, 15 BB, 40 K, 3 HR, 3.74 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Chris Donnels and Derek Wathan each two-run homered in Albuquerque's 10-5 victory over the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) in Des Moines.
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque's 19-hit attack tied a franchise record for most hits in a road game. . . . Isotopes pitchers struck out 16 Sounds, tying a franchise record for most strikeouts in a game. . . . Albuquerque looks to get to the .500 mark with a win tomorrow. Taking the mound for Albuquerque is RHP Jeff Fulchino (4-9, 4.49). It is expected the Sounds will send LHP Zach Jackson (3-5, 4.25) to the bump.
Filed 08/20/2006

August 19, 2006 - Isotopes (62-64)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Herschel Greer Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	.	2	7	1
Nashville	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	.	6	12	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Justin Lehr (4-6) LP: Chris George (3-6)
Home Runs: ALB Chris Aguila (8) off Justin Lehr in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:58 ATT: 10,140
The Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) plated four first innings runs and made them stand in a 4-2 victory over the Isotopes in the series opener on Saturday evening.
In the 1st inning, Tony Gwynn Jr. singled and Chris Barnwell walked. Drew Anderson reached on a sacrifice bunt to load the bases and an out later, Andrew Beattie walked to drive in Gwynn Jr. Vinny Rottino singled to drive in Barnwell and Dave Krynzel singled to center field to drive in Anderson and Beattie as the Sounds led 4-0.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the 4th inning. Robert Andino singled, advanced to third base on an error during a pickoff attempt, and scored on Edgar Gonzalez's sacrifice flyout to right field.
Nashville added to the lead in the 5th inning. Anderson singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. Anderson stole third base and scored on another wild pitch. With two outs, Rottino singled, moved to second base on Zach Sorensen's single and scored on Krynzel's single to left field as Nashville led 6-1.
Chris Aguila solo-homered to left field in the 7th inning to close out the scoring.

Chris George (L, 3-6)	5.0	10	6	6	2	7	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 447 AB, 66 R, 114 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 41 RBI, 31 BB, 89 K, 13 SB, .255 AVG Eric Reed: 324 AB, 57 R, 99 H, 17 2B, 8 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 20 BB, 78 K, 16 SB, .306 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Albuquerque scored five times in the 8th inning to defeat the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 5-4 at Rosenblatt Stadium.
'TOPES NOTES: P Adam Bostick was transferred from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque on Saturday, his second stint with the Isotopes in 2006. Bostick was on a roll with Carolina, having won his last three starts before the promotion. . . . Pitching probables for the second game of the series are LHP Adam Bostick (0-0, 3.00) for the Isotopes and RHP Ben Hendrickson (9-6, 2.47) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/19/2006

August 18, 2006 - Isotopes (62-63)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Rosenblatt Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	3	2	.	12	18	2
Omaha	1	0	0	0	0	8	0	0	2	.	11	15	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: J.B. Miadich (3-2) LP: Joselo Diaz (0-3) SV: Brad Clontz (19)
Home Runs: ALB Eric Reed (4) off Kyle Middleton in the 1st inning ALB Robert Andino (8) off Leo Nunez in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:24 ATT: 5,765
The Isotopes took advantage of a wild pitch and an error in the 8th inning to tie the game and score the go-ahead run, then scored twice in the 9th inning for much-needed insurance runs in a 12-11 victory over the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) in the series finale at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
Eric Reed led off the game with a homer to right field as the 'Topes led 1-0.
Jeff Keppinger singled and scored on Shane Costa's triple in the home half of the 1st inning as the Royals tied the game at 1-1.
Jason Wood singled and later scored on Edgar Gonzalez's single as the Isotopes extended the lead to 2-1.
Albuquerque added to the lead in the 6th inning. Wood singled, advanced to second base on Tom Wilson's groundout, moved to third base on Gonzalez's single and scored on Paul Hoover's sacrifice flyout to right field.
Omaha sent 12 batters to the plate and put up an eight-spot in the 6th inning to take a 9-3 lead. Mike Coolbaugh and Justin Huber singled and Paul Phillips laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance both runners into scoring position. Mike Aviles was intentionally walked to load the bases and Rick Bell doubled to left field to drive in Coolbaugh, Huber and Aviles. Fernando Cortez walked and Kerry Robinson singled to re-load the bases. Keppinger walked as Bell trotted home and Costa singled to plate Cortez. An out later, Huber doubled to clear the bases.
In the 7th inning, Reed doubled, Andino singled, and Chris Aguila doubled to drive in Reed. Wood's single drove in Andino and Aguila. Wood advanced to second base on Wilson's single and scored on Gonzalez's double as the Isotopes cut the defecit to two runs at 9-7.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the 8th inning. Reed and Andino drew walks and Aguila singled to load the bases. Wood sacrifice flied out to drive in Reed and Tom Wilson reached on an error as Andino scored to tie the game. A wild pitch brought Aguila home as the Isotopes took the lead at 10-9.
Albuquerque added insurance runs in the 9th inning. With one out, Andino homered to right field. Aguila doubled, moved to third base on Wood's flyout and scored on Wilson's single to center field as the 'Topes led 12-9.
Omaha mounted their final rally in the bottom of the 9th inning. With one out, Phillips reached on an error and Aviles singled. Bell sacrifice flied out to left field as Phillips scored and Cortez singled to put runners on the corners. Robinson's single brought home Aviles and Keppinger walked to load the bases. Costa grounded out to third base to end the game with the game-tying run 90 feet away at third base.

Jason Vargas	5.1	10	7	7	4	1	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 444 AB, 65 R, 112 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 41 RBI, 30 BB, 89 K, 12 SB, .252 AVG Eric Reed: 320 AB, 57 R, 97 H, 17 2B, 8 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 20 BB, 77 K, 15 SB, .303 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Brent Abernathy two-run singled in the 9th inning to lead the Omaha Royals to a 5-4 victory over the Isotopes at Isotopes Park. Matt Erickson drove in two runs and Chris Donnels and Jason Wood drove in a run each.
'TOPES NOTES: Eric Reed led off the game with a homer for the second time this season. Reed has been homer happy in 2006, setting a personal best for homers in a season with 4. Reed's previous best was 3 homers for Class-AA Carolina in 2004. Reed has nine career homers. Reed has 32 RBI, also a career best. . . . Albuquerque took three out of the four games in the series. 16,148 fans came through the Rosenblatt Stadium turnstiles during the series for a per-game average of 4,037. Tonight's game marked the final game between the two clubs in 2006 with Albuquerque taking 11 out of the 16 matchups. All-time, Albuquerque holds a 38-26 series advantage. . . . Brad Clontz picked up his 19th save, 2 saves away from tying an Isotope franchise record for most saves in a season. . . . The eight runs allowed to Omaha in the 6th inning was the most runs the Isotopes have allowed in an inning this season. . . . The Isotopes and Royals combined for 23 runs and 33 hits, both season-highs for the Isotopes in a road game this season. . . . Albuquerque's next stop on their franchise-record road trip is Nashville for four games. The Isotopes have yet to name a pitching probable, while RHP Justin Lehr (3-6, 4.18) is expected to start for the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers).
Filed 08/18/2006

August 17, 2006 - Isotopes (61-63)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Rosenblatt Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	.	3	5	1
Omaha	2	0	0	0	5	1	0	0	X	.	8	14	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Andy Van Hekken (2-3) LP: Yusmeiro Petit (4-5)
Home Runs: ALB Tom Wilson (9) off Andy Van Hekken in the 7th inning ALB Matt Cepicky (5) off Andy Van Hekken in the 8th inning OMA Mike Coolbaugh (7) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 5th inning
TIME: 2:28 ATT: 2,120
Kerry Robinson and Mike Coolbaugh combined to drive in seven of the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) eight runs in Omaha's 8-3 victory over the Isotopes on Thursday evening. The loss snapped Albuquerque's three-game road winning streak.
With two outs in the 1st inning, Shane Costa doubled and scored on Coolbaugh's double. Justin Huber's single to right field drove in Coolbaugh as the Royals led 2-0.
Albuquerque cut the defecit in half in the 5th inning. Jason Wood bunt singled and advanced to third base on a two-base error. Tom Wilson followed with a sacrifice flyout to right field to bring Wood home.
Omaha put the game away in the 5th inning. Fernando Cortez singled and a batter later, Andres Blanco reached on an error. Robinson tripled to bring them both home. An out later, Costa walked and Coolbaugh three-run homered to left field as the Lil' Kings led 7-1.
Rick Bell doubled and scored on Robinson's triple in the 6th inning as the Royals extended the lead to 8-1.
Albuquerque's highlight of the night came in the 7th inning. Tom Wilson and Matt Cepicky back-to-back homered (Wilson to left field, Cepicky to right field) as the Isotopes closed out the scoring in the game.

Yusmeiro Petit (L, 4-5)	4.2	10	7	3	1	2	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 439 AB, 62 R, 109 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 40 RBI, 29 BB, 88 K, 12 SB, .248 AVG Eric Reed: 315 AB, 54 R, 95 H, 16 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 31 RBI, 19 BB, 76 K, 15 SB, .302 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 43.2 IP, 44 H, 18 ER, 12 BB, 36 K, 3 HR, 3.71 ERA Yusmeiro Petit: (4-5) 84.2 IP, 88 H, 39 ER, 20 BB, 55 K, 11 HR, 4.15 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Todd Sears doubled to drive in Josh Wilson with the game winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Chicago Cubs (AAA Cubs) 5-4 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have back-to-back homered twice this season. Matt Cepicky's homer was the 100th Isotope homer of 2006. . . . Chris Ashby went hitless to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . Royals manager Mike Jirschele and third baseman Jeff Keppinger were both ejected by the home plate umpire between the 3rd and 4th innings, after Keppinger was called out on strikes. . . . Pitching probables for the series finale are LHP Jason Vargas (2-4, 5.21) for the Isotopes and RHP Kyle Middleton (0-6, 5.69) for the Royals.
Filed 08/17/2006

August 16, 2006 - Isotopes (61-62)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.0 Games

Rosenblatt Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	1	7	0	0	0	1	.	9	13	2
Omaha	1	0	0	0	0	0		.	1	5	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Nic Ungs (9-9) LP: Donovan Osborne (0-6)
Home Runs: ALB Edgar Gonzalez (1) off Donovan Osborne in the 2nd inning ALB Nick Trzesniak (3) off Donovan Osborne in the 3rd inning
TIME: 1:57 ATT: 5,718
Nic Ungs tossed a complete game, going 6 innings while allowing five hits and a a run (none earned) in his final Isotope appearance of 2006 as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 9-1 in a game shortened to 6 1/2 innings due to rain. The game was Albuquerque's first rain-shortened regular season contest in franchise history.
In the 1st inning, Kerry Robinson reached on an error, stole second base, advanced to third base on Jeff Keppinger's single and scored on Shane Costa's sacrifice flyout as the Royals led 1-0.
Edgar Gonzalez homered to left field with two out in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes tied the game at 1-1.
The Isotopes put the game away in the 3rd inning. Eric Reed doubled and scored on Robert Andino's single. Chris Aguila walked and Jason Wood doubled to drive in Andino. Tom Wilson was hit by a pitch, and a batter later Gonzalez singled to drive in Aguila and Wood. Nick Trzesniak followed with a three-run homer to left field as the Isotopes led 8-1.
In the 7th inning, Wood, Wilson and Matt Cepicky singled to load the bases and Wood scored on a wild pitch.
Jim Brower entered the game in relief of Ungs and the game became delayed by rain before Brower was able to toss his first pitch. Forty minutes later, the game was called.

Nic Ungs (W, 9-9)	6.0	5	1	0	1	3	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 435 AB, 62 R, 109 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 40 RBI, 29 BB, 86 K, 12 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 311 AB, 54 R, 95 H, 16 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 31 RBI, 19 BB, 75 K, 15 SB, .305 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, the Omaha Royals scored nine runs over the final three frames to defeat the Isotopes 9-3 at Isotopes Park. Robert Stratton set a PCL record by striking out in his 13th consecutive plate appearance.
'TOPES NOTES: The only other Isotopes shortened game was an exhibition game on April 4, 2004 against the Florida Marlins at Isotopes Park. The Isotopes won the game 9-1 called after 7 innings due to rain. . . . After the game, Nic Ungs was placed on the Temporary Inactive List as he will be joining Team USA in an Olympic qualifying tournament. Mike Kinkade left the team to join the Team USA squad yesterday. . . . In other Isotopes-related transactions, the Marlins optioned C Paul Hoover to Albuquerque (the Marlins activated former-Isotope Matt Treanor off the major-league disabled list) and P Joe Horgan was placed on the minor-league disabled list with right knee inflammation. . . . Every Isotope batter except for Tony Schrager had a hit in the game. . . . Nic Ungs took over the team lead in victories with 9. Currently-inactive pitcher Renyel Pinto was tied with Ungs at 8 victories until tonight. Ungs also tossed his third complete game of the season. . . The 1 hour, 57 minute game was the shortest game played of the season for Albuquerque. . . . RHP Yusmeiro Petit (4-4, 4.05) is expected to take the mound tomorrow evening for the Isotopes as the 'Topes hope to win to get their season record to the .500 mark. LHP Andy Van Hekken (1-3, 5.60) is expected to go to the bump for the Lil' Kings.
Filed 08/16/2006

August 15, 2006 - Isotopes (60-62)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.0 Games

Rosenblatt Stadium	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.	4	8	1
Omaha	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.	2	6	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Josh Stewart (1-2) LP: Pat Mahomes (0-1) SV: Brad Clontz (18)
Home Runs: OMA Mike Aviles (7) off J.B. Miadich in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:16 ATT: 2,545
Chris Ashby went 2x4 with a bases-loaded 3-RBI double and Josh Stewart had a very effective spot-start, allowing one run and 4 hits in 6 innings as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 4-2 in the series opener at Rosenblatt Stadium.
In the 2nd inning, Jason Wood walked, Tom Wilson singled, and Matt Cepicky walked to load the bases with no outs. After Edgar Gonzalez struck out, Ashby doubled to left field to clear the bases as Albuquerque led 3-0.
Kerry Robinson doubled to lead off the 4th inning and scored on Alejandro Prieto's single as the Royals got on the scoreboard.
Gonzalez doubled, moved to third base on Ashby's single, and scored when Eric Reed grounded into a double play in the 5th inning as the Isotopes extended the lead back to 3 runs at 4-1.
Mike Aviles homered to left field off Isotopes reliever J.B. Miadich in the 8th inning to close out the scoring in the contest.

Josh Stewart (W, 1-2)	6.0	4	1	1	0	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 431 AB, 61 R, 107 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 29 BB, 85 K, 12 SB, .248 AVG Eric Reed: 307 AB, 53 R, 94 H, 15 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 31 RBI, 19 BB, 75 K, 15 SB, .306 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Jason Wood solo homered in Albuquerque's 3-2 victory over the Omaha Royals at Isotopes Park. Kevin Hooper had a run-scoring single and Abraham Nunez scored on an error to account for the other two Isotopes runs in the game.
'TOPES NOTES: Mike Kinkade was placed on the Temporary Inactive List as he left the team to play for Team USA in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Nic Ungs will also be leaving the team after tomorrow's start to play for Team USA. . . . Eric Reed went hitless in 3 at-bats to snap his franchise-record 19-game hitting streak. Reed's batting average went from .274 to .309 during the hitting streak. Chris Ashby currently holds the longest Isotope hitting streak - 7 games. . . . Pitching probables for Wednesday evening are RHP Nic Ungs (8-9, 4.16) for the Isotopes and former-Isotope LHP Donovan Osborne (0-5, 6.63) for the Royals.
Filed 08/15/2006

August 14, 2006 - Isotopes (59-62)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8		R	H	E
Nashville	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	2	.	5	11	1
Albuquerque	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	.	3	9	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Dennis Sarfate (9-6) LP: Jim Brower (5-3)
Home Runs: NSH Laynce Nix (15) off Jeff Fulchino in the 6th inning NSH Graham Koonce (13) off Jim Brower in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:56 ATT: 9,993
In the regularly schedule game for Monday, scheduled to be 7 innings due to PCL rules but extended due to extra innings, Graham Koonce's 8th inning homer gave Nashville the go-ahead run in a 5-3 victory over the Isotopes.
In the 2nd inning, Koonce singled, advanced to second base on Andrew Beattie's single, took third base on an error and scored on another error during a pickoff attempt as the Sounds led 1-0.
Albuquerque took the lead in the 3rd inning. Edgar Gonzalez and Chris Ashby singled and Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchino laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance both runners a base. Eric Reed sacrifice flied out to drive in Gonzalez. After Robert Andino walked, Mike Kinkade singled to drive in Ashby to give Albuquerque a 2-1 lead.
Beattle singled, advanced to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Zach Sorensen's groundout as the Sounds tied the game at 2-2.
Laynce Nix homered to left field to give Nashville a 3-2 lead.
In the 7th inning, Ashby walked to lead off the inning and was replaced by pinch-runner Tony Schrager. Pinch-hitter Jason Wood flew out before Reed singled to right field. Andino struck out and Kinkade drew a walk to load the bases. Chris Aguila walked to bring home Schrager with the game tying run before Tom Wilson flew out to send the game into extra innings.
With one out in the 8th inning, Koonce homered to center field to give Nashville the lead. An out later, Sorensen singled, stole second base and scored on Jermaine Clark's single as the Sounds added an insurance run.
Gonzalez singled with one out in the home half of the 8th inning before Nick Trzesniak and pinch-hitter Jason Vargas flew out to end the game.

Jeff Fulchino	5.1	8	3	2	0	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 427 AB, 61 R, 106 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 29 BB, 85 K, 12 SB, .248 AVG Eric Reed: 304 AB, 53 R, 94 H, 15 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 19 BB, 74 K, 14 SB, .309 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 42.2 IP, 44 H, 18 ER, 12 BB, 35 K, 3 HR, 3.80 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Donny Leon's bases-loaded double in the 8th inning cleared the bases to give the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) a 6-5 victory over the Isotopes in Des Moines.
'TOPES NOTES: With a crowd of 9,993, the Isotopes eclipsed the 500,000 attendance mark at Isotopes Park. 503,341 fans have watched a game in "The Lab" in 2006. . . . Eric Reed singled in the 7th inning to extend his hitting streak to a franchise record 19 games. . . . The Sounds and Isotopes each won two games in the series. 47,025 attended during the series for a per-game average of 11,756. . . . The Isotopes are 3-7 in extra inning contests. . . . Albuquerque has lost 13 games in 2006 when the opponents score in their last at-bat. . . . There are eight home games left in 2006. The Isotopes will have to average 9,937 fans per game if the club is to establish a new season attendance record. When all is said and done, the two gates lost to rainouts this summer may make the difference between setting a new record and coming close. . . . Mike Kinkade and Nic Ungs will be leaving the Isotopes shortly as they have been named to Team USA and will participate in an Olympic Qualifying Event in Cuba from August 26 to September 5. . . . Bryan LaHair of the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) is the PCL Batter of the Week. LaHair had 6 homers and 14 RBI during the week. . . . Robinson Tejeda of the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Tejeda started two games and won both while compiling a 0.75 ERA. . . . Albuquerque embarks on a 13 game roadtrip on Tuesday, their longest roadtrip in franchise history. The first stop is Omaha for a four-game series against the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals). Albuquerque has yet to name a probable for the opener, while RHP Pat Mahomes (0-0, 6.52) is scheduled to take the bump for the Lil' Kings.
Filed 08/14/2006

August 14, 2006 - Isotopes (59-61)

Completion of Suspended Game

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	.	2	8	0
Albuquerque	0	2	3	6	0	0	0	0	X	.	11	15	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris George (3-5) LP: Dana Eveland (3-4)
Home Runs: NSH Laynce Nix (14) off Chris George in the 8th inning ALB Chris Aguila (7) off Justin Lehr in the 4th inning Nick Trzesniak (2) off Justin Lehr in the 4th inning
TIME: 2:45 ATT: 11,585
Chris Aguila and Nick Trzesniak each homered and drove in three runs as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 11-2 in the completion of a suspended game from Sunday night.
In the 2nd inning, Aguila led off with a single and scored on Tom Wilson's double to center field. Wilson advanced to third base on Matt Cepicky's double and scored on Trzesniak's sacrifice flyout to center field as the 'Topes led 2-0.
In the 3rd inning with one out, Mike Kinkade doubled, advanced to third base on Jason Wood's groundout, and scored on a passed ball. Aguila drew a walk, stole second base and Wilson walked before the rains came and suspended the game.
When the game resumed on Monday, Justin Lehr replaced Dana Eveland on the mound for Nashville and promptly allowed a two-run double to Cepicky as Aguila and Wilson scored to give Albuquerque a 5-0 lead.
Albuquerque continued to pour it on in the 4th inning. Eric Reed bunt-singled and stole second base. Reed took third base on Robert Andino's groundout and scored on Kinkade's single to center field. Wood singled and Aguila followed with a three-run homer to left field. Wilson walked and a batter later, Trzesniak homered to left field as Albuquerque led 11-0.
In the 5th inning, Jermaine Clark singled and later scored on Chris Barnwell's single as the Sounds got on the scoreboard.
Laynce Nix homered to left field in the 8th inning to close out the scoring in the contest.

Nic Ungs	3.0	2	0	0	0	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 424 AB, 61 R, 106 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 28 BB, 84 K, 12 SB, .250 AVG Eric Reed: 301 AB, 53 R, 93 H, 15 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 19 BB, 74 K, 14 SB, .309 AVG
'TOPES NOTES: Eric Reed's bunt-single in the 4th inning extended his hitting streak to 18 games, tying him with Derek Wathan for the longest hitting streak in franchise history. . . . There was a 1 hour, 33 delay on Sunday evening before the game was suspended. . . . Albuquerque is 2-0 in games that were suspended due to rain this season. . . . Seven Isotope home games have been delayed or suspended due to rain this season. . . . Chris George tossed five innings of relief, the longest relief outing of the season for Albuquerque. By striking out 6 batters, George set a new Isotope franchise record for most strikeouts by a reliever. The previous record of 5 strikeouts in a relief appearance was done twice in 2005 and once in 2003 and 2004. . . . George won for the first time since April 29, snapping a 6 losing decision streak and avoiding tying a franchise record for most consecutive losing decision streaks.
Filed 08/14/2006

August 13, 2006 - Isotopes (58-61)

Albuquerque 3, Nashville 0, 3rd inning, Suspended, Rain

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	0	0	0							.	0	2	0
Albuquerque	0	2	1							.	3	4	0

Isotopes fans showed up to watch fireworks. On Sunday evening, the fans were treated to the wrong type of fireworks - lighting. Heavy rains accompanied by lightning hit Isotopes Park in the 3rd inning and after over an hour of waiting, the game was declared suspended with the Isotopes batting in the 3rd inning with a 3-0 lead. Weather permitting, the game will be resumed on Monday afternoon at 4 P.M. followed by the regularly scheduled game for Monday, shortened to 7 innings by PCL rules.
In the 2nd inning, Chris Aguila led off with a single and scored on Tom Wilson's double to center field. Wilson advanced to third base on Matt Cepicky's double and scored on Nick Trzesniak's sacrifice flyout to center field as the 'Topes led 2-0.
In the 3rd inning with one out, Mike Kinkade doubled, advanced to third base on Jason Wood's groundout, and scored on a passed ball. Aguila drew a walk, stole second base and Wilson walked before the rains came and suspended the game.
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, it was also a rainy evening at Isotopes Park. The game between the Isotopes and New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) was postponed due to rain. The Isotopes and Zephyrs split the doubleheader the following day.
'TOPES NOTES: Tonight's game was the second time Albuquerque has been suspended due to rain in 2006, both incidents occuring at Isotopes Park. . . . Eric Reed has gone hitless in two at-bats so far. Reed may have two to three more at-bats left to try to get a hit to extend his streak to a franchise-tying record of 18 games.
Filed 08/13/2006

August 12, 2006 - Isotopes (58-61)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0	.	8	12	1
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	.	2	5	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Carlos Villanueva (5-0) LP: Jason Vargas (2-4)
Home Runs: NSH Andrew Beattie (7) off Jim Brower in the 7th inning
TIME: 3:20 ATT: 13,193
Andrew Beattie feasted on Isotope pitching, going 4x5 with a homer and 4 RBI as the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) defeated the Isotopes 8-2 on Saturday evening. The loss snapped a two-game Isotope winning streak.
In the 1st inning, Tony Gwynn Jr. doubled and Chris Barnwell walked. Beattie singled to drive in Gwynn while Barnwell was thrown out at third base. Beattie stole second base and scored on Brent Abernathy's single as the Sounds led 2-0.
Gwynn Jr. doubled, stole third base and scored on Barnwell's single in the 2nd inning as the Sounds led 3-0.
Nashville extended the lead in the 5th inning. Barnwell walked and scored on Beattie's triple.
Albuquerque scored their only runs in the 6th inning. Chris Aguila reached on a fielder's choice, Matt Cepicky walked and Chris Ashby doubled to left field to drive them both in.
Beattie homered to right field in the 7th inning as Nashville led 5-2.
Nashville closed out the scoring in the 8th inning. Vinny Rottino doubled and Chad Moeller walked. Zach Sorensen laid down a sacrifice bunt and pinch-hitte Laynce Nix doubled to drive in Rottino and Moeller. Gwynn Jr. walked and Barnwell was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Beattie singled to drive in Nix.

Jason Vargas (L, 2-4)	6.0	7	4	4	3	7	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 419 AB, 61 R, 105 H, 16 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 28 BB, 84 K, 12 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 296 AB, 52 R, 91 H, 15 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 19 BB, 72 K, 13 SB, .307 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, it was a bad day both on and off the field. Off the field, Wilson Delgado and Matt Padgett both were suspended for violating Minor League Baseball's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. On the field, Rick Short drove in the game winning run in the 12th inning as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated Albuquerque 10-9 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The crowd of 13,193 was the second largest crowd of the season. The 2006 opening night crowd was pushed down in rank to the fifth largest crowd of the season. . . . Eric Reed's hitting streak continues. Reed had a hit in four-at-bats to extend his hitting streak to 17 games. A hit in his next game will tie him for the longest hitting streak in Isotopes history. . . . Jason Vargas has dropped his last three pitching decisions. . . . Andrew Beattie was a double short of hitting for the cycle. . . . Pitching probables for Sunday evening's contest are LHP Chris George (2-5, 5.80) for the Isotopes and LHP Dana Eveland (3-3, 1.90) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/12/2006

August 11, 2006 - Isotopes (58-60)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Nashville	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.	2	5	0
Albuquerque	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	X	.	4	8	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Yusmeiro Petit (4-4) LP: Zach Jackson (2-5) SV: Brad Clontz (17)
TIME: 2:38 ATT: 12,254
Birdzerk attracted the 19th largest crowd in franchise history and Yusmeiro Petit allowed 2 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings of work as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 4-2 in the series opener at "The Lab". Albuquerque has won two straight games.
In the 1st inning, Tony Gwynn Jr. walked, advanced to second base on Chris Barnwell's sacrifice bunt, and scored on Andrew Beattie's double to right field as Nashville took a 1-0 lead.
In the home half of the 1st inning, Eric Reed doubled, advanced to third base on Robert Andino's groundout, and scored on Mike Kinkade's groundout as the Isotopes tied the game at 1-1.
Albuquerque added to the lead in the 2nd inning. Tom Wilson doubled, moved to third base on Matt Cepicky's single and scored when Edgar Gonzalez grounded into a double play.
Albuquerque tallied once more in each the 3rd and 6th innings. In the 3rd inning, Petit walked and later scored on Kinkade's sacrifice flyout. In the 6th inning, consecutive singles by Wilson, Cepicky and Gonzalez brought Wilson home with the final Isotope run of the game.
Back-to-back doubles by Dave Krynzel and Chad Moeller in the 7th inning plated Nashville's final run.

Yusmeiro Petit (W, 4-4)	7.0	5	2	2	2	4	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 414 AB, 61 R, 104 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 28 BB, 83 K, 12 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 292 AB, 52 R, 90 H, 15 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 18 BB, 70 K, 13 SB, .308 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 42 IP, 44 H, 18 ER, 10 BB, 35 K, 3 HR, 3.86 ERA Yusmeiro Petit: (4-4) 80 IP, 78 H, 36 ER, 19 BB, 53 K, 10 HR, 4.05 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, the Isotopes took advantage of 3 errors, a wild pitch and a passed ball in the 12th inning to score three runs to defeat the Fresno Grizzlies 5-2 in Fresno.
'TOPES NOTES: The Marlins designated P Jeff Fulchino for assignment, a move made to clear room on the Marlins 40-man roster. The Marins activated P Sergio Mitre off the 60-day major-league disabled list and had to clear a 40-man roster spot for Mitre. If Fulchino clears waivers (or does not get traded) and does not have the right to reject an assignment to become a free agent, Fulchino could rejoin the Isotopes. . . . Eric Reed extended his hitting streak to 16 games. It is the longest hitting streak by an Isotope this season and two short of tying the franchise record. . . . Brad Clontz struck out the side in the 9th inning as he earned his 17th save. If the Isotopes can wrap up the season playing good baseball, Clontz should be able to tie or establish a new Isotopes record for saves (21). . . . Saturday evening's probables are LHP Jason Vargas (2-3, 5.10) for the Isotopes and RHP Carlos Villanueva (4-0, 2.97) for the Sounds. Expect another large crowd due to post-game fireworks, weather permitting.
Filed 08/11/2006

Marlins/Isotopes Renew Player Development Agreement
Isotopes President Ken Young and Marlins Director of Player Development Brian Chattin held a press conference at Isotopes Park today to announce that the Florida Marlins and Albuquerque Isotopes have renewed their Player Development Agreement (PDA) for two more seasons, expiring at the end of 2008. The announcement came on the heels of the Marlins announcing that they've renewed their PDA with the Class-AA Carolina Mudcats, also effective through the end of the 2008 season. The Marlins and Isotopes have been affiliated since the Isotopes began play in 2003.
Filed 08/11/2006

August 10, 2006 - Day Off
The Isotopes were one of the few PCL clubs that had the day off. Albuquerque begins a quick four-game homestand on Friday evening against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers). Probables in the opener are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (3-4, 4.19) for the Isotopes and knuckleballer RHP Jared Fernandez (6-4, 2.74) for the Sounds. Due to demand, berm seating is currently being sold at the Isotopes Box Office for Saturday evening's contest, featuring fireworks after the game. Fireworks are also scheduled following Sunday evening's game (a fireworks show that was recently added to the promotional schedule). Also on tap tomorrow is a press conference. It is expected Isotopes management will announce a renewal of the Player Development Agreement with the Marlins, keeping the Isotopes the top farm club of the Marlins for the length of the new deal. Recently, the Marlins and the Class-AA Carolina Mudcats announced a Player Development Agreement renewal for two years, expiring after the 2008 season.
Filed 08/10/2006

August 9, 2006 - Cancelled, Rain (Isotopes 57-60)
The Isotopes and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) game was cancelled due to rain at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The game will not be made up. This Date in Isotopes History: In 2004, Mike Colangelo's 13th inning homer ended a 4 hour, 33 minute marathon as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 7-6 at Isotopes Park. 'Topes Notes: The rainout was the fifth of the season for Albuqurque (2 at home, 3 on the road). . . . The Isotopes have lost two games to the schedule in 2006, meaning the 'Topes will not play a full 144-game schedule for the first time in their short history. . . . The Sky Sox took two out of the three games in the rain-shortened series. 10,500 attended for a per-game average of 3,500. Tonight's game was supposed to have been the last matchup between the two clubs in 2006. Colorado Springs holds a 22-17 all-time series advantage. . . . Albuquerque has Thursday off before beginning a short four-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers).
Filed 08/09/2006

August 8, 2006 - Isotopes (57-60)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Security Service Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	3	0	3	0	0	0	2	2	5	.	15	19	1
Colorado Springs	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	3	11	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jeff Fulchino (4-9) LP: Mike Esposito (5-11)
Home Runs: ALB Tom Wilson (8) off Steve Colyer in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:12 ATT: 4,972
Apparently an Isotope 6-3 victory in front of a regional sports network television audience on Altitude Sports and Entertainment wasn't good enough. The Isotopes erupted for 9 more runs over the final three frames as they hammered the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) 15-3 in Colorado Springs on Tuesday evening. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak.
In the 1st inning, Eric Reed walked, stole second base for his team-leading 13th steal, and scored on Robert Andino's single. Mike Kinkade doubled to drive in Andino. Jason Wood followed with a comebacker to Sky Sox pitcher Mike Esposito, snagged for an out. Esposito saw Kinkade leaning too far off second base and tried to get him out, but his throw to second base sailed into center field as Kinkade took third base on the error. Chris Aguila sacrifice flied out to center field to bring Kinkade home as the 'Topes led 3-0.
The Sky Sox mostly singled their way to two runs in the 2nd inning. Jeff Baker and JD Closser singled and former-Isotope Josh Wilson singled to center to drive in Baker. Omar Quintanilla grounded out as Closser scored.
Albuquerque extended their lead in the 3rd inning. Kinkade was hit by a pitch and scored on Wood's double. Wood advanced to third base on Aguila's groundout and scored on Tom Wilson's single to left field. Matt Cepicky drew a walk and Chris Ashby singled to load the bases. Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchino singled to left field to drive in Wilson as the 'Topes led 6-2.
Colorado Springs scored their final run in the home half of the 3rd inning -- Baker doubled and scored on Wilson's single to left field.
With one out in the 7th inning, Cepicky doubled and scored on Ashby's single. After Edgar Gonzalez's groundout, Reed singled to center field to drive in Ashby.
In the 8th inning, Kinkade singled and Aguila walked. Wilson singled to drive in Kinkade and Cepicky singled to drive in Aguila as the 'Topes led 10-3.
The Isotopes plated their final five runs in the 9th inning. Sky Sox reliever Steve Colyer was wild, walking pinch-hitter Tony Schrager, Reed and Andino to load the bases. Kinkade singled to drive in Schrager and Reed. Wood grounded into a double play as Andino advanced to third base. Aguila walked and Wilson capped a 5x6, 5-RBI evening with a three run shot to left field.

Jeff Fulchino (W, 4-9)	5.0	8	3	2	3	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 411 AB, 61 R, 104 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBI, 28 BB, 83 K, 12 SB, .253 AVG Eric Reed: 288 AB, 51 R, 88 H, 14 2B, 8 3B, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 18 BB, 70 K, 13 SB, .306 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Larry Sutton and Josh Wilson each two-run homered and Aaron Small allowed 3 runs in 6 innings of work in Albuquerque's 7-5 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The 15 runs scored and 12-run winning margin were season-highs for the Isotopes in a road game. The Isotopes established a franchise record with 19 hits in a road game. . . . Tom Wilson had 5 hits in the game, tying a franchise record for most hits in a contest (Derek Wathan, May 20, 2004 against Las Vegas). . . . Every Isotopes starter except starting pitcher Jeff Fulchino scored at least one run in the game and every starter except Chris Aguila had at least one hit in the game. . . . Eric Reed extended his hitting streak to 15 games, an Isotope season high. . . . The Isotopes played their final regional sports network televised game of the season and went 1-2 in those televised games. . . . The Isotopes conclude their road trip with one final game against the Sky Sox on Wednesday. Pitching probables are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (3-4, 4.19) for the Isotopes and RHP Sun-Woo Kim (5-5, 5.00) for Colorado Springs.
Filed 08/08/2006

August 7, 2006 - Isotopes (56-60)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Security Service Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	2	.	6	10	0
Colorado Springs	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	X	.	8	12	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Ubaldo Jimenez (3-1) LP: Josh Stewart (0-2)
Home Runs: CSP Jeff Baker (12) off Josh Stewart in the 1st inning CSP Kazuo Matsui (2) off Josh Stewart in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:41 ATT: 1,640
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) slugged two first-inning homers and then fended off the Isotopes in the final couple innings as the Sky Sox defeated the Isotopes 8-6 on Monday night. The Isotopes have dropped two straight games with the defeat.
In the 1st inning, Colorado Springs' Kazuo Matsui led off with a homer to left field. An out later, Ryan Spilborghs singled, Carlos Rivera was hit by a pitch, and Jeff Baker homered to center field as the Sky Sox were off and running with a 4-0 lead.
Eric Reed tripled and scored on Robert Andino's single in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard.
Edgar Gonzalez walked and scored on Chris Ashby's double in the 4th inning and Chris Aguila doubled and scored on Gonzalez's single in the 6th inning as the Isotopes cut the defecit to a run at 4-3.
In the 7th inning, pinch-hitter Jeff Salazar walked, Matsui singled and Spilborghs singled to drive in Salazar. Rivera reached on a fielder's choice as Matsui scored to give Colorado Springs a 6-3 lead.
In the 8th inning, Tom Wilson reached on a fielder's choice, moved to third base when Gonzalez reached on an error, and scored on a wild pitch.
Colorado Springs added more breathing room in their half of the 8th inning. With one out, Sean Barker singled and moved to second base on a passed ball. Matsui walked and former-Isotope Josh Wilson singled to drive in Barker. Spilborghs doubled to drive in Matsui as the Sky Sox led 8-4.
The Isotopes attempted one more rally in the 9th inning. Eric Reed laid down a bunt but was unsuccessful as the Sky Sox were able to get the out at first base. Andino struck out swinging for the second out of the inning before Mike Kinkade and Jason Wood singled and Aguila singled to drive in Kinkade. Wilson singled to drive in Wood and Chris George entered the game as a pinch-runner for Wilson. Gonzalez walked to load the bases before Ashby struck out to end the rally and the game.

Josh Stewart (L, 0-2)	3.0	5	4	4	1	3	2
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 406 AB, 59 R, 102 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 38 RBI, 27 BB, 83 K, 12 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 284 AB, 49 R, 86 H, 14 2B, 7 3B, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 16 BB, 68 K, 12 SB, .303 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 41 IP, 44 H, 18 ER, 9 BB, 34 K, 3 HR, 3.95 ERA
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 the cycle for the second time in the 2003 season.
'TOPES NOTES: Eric Reed's triple extended his hitting streak to 14 games, the longest Isotope hitting streak of the season. . . . Robert Andino swiped his 12th bag, tying him with Reed for the team lead in steals. . . . J.R. House of the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) is the PCL Batter of the Week. House hit .556 for the week (15x27) with a homer and 11 RBI. . . . Hong-Chih Kuo of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. In two starts, Kuo went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA (0 ER in 10 IP). Kuo allowed 8 hits, walked 2 and struck out 10. . . . On Tuesday evening, the Isotopes and Sky Sox once again play on regional television - Altitude Sports and Entertainment. Pitching probables are RHP Jeff Fulchino (3-9, 4.58) for the Isotopes and RHP Mike Esposito (5-10, 6.75) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/07/2006

August 6, 2006 - Isotopes (56-59)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.0 Games

Security Service Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.	1	6	0
Colorado Springs	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	X	.	2	8	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: David Cortes (1-0) LP: J.B. Miadich (2-2) SV: Nate Field (19)
Home Runs: ALB Robert Andino (7) off David Cortes in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:28 ATT: 3,888
In front of a regional sports network television audience on Altitude Sports and Entertainment, Robert Andino homered in the 8th inning to tie the contest, but the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) scored in the bottom half of the inning to eventually defeat the Isotopes 2-1 in the series opener in Colorado Springs.
In the 4th inning, Chris Iannetta singled, advanced to second base on former-Isotope Josh Wilson's single, and scored on Sean Barker's single as the Sky Sox led 1-0.
Andino homered to center field in the 8th inning as Albuquerque tied the game at 1-1.
Colorado Springs quelled Albuquerque's momentum in the home half of the 8th inning. Kazuo Matsui doubled to right field to lead off the inning and scored two outs later on Iannetta's double to right field as the Sky Sox led 2-1.

Nic Ungs	6.0	6	1	1	2	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 401 AB, 59 R, 101 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 27 BB, 81 K, 11 SB, .252 AVG Eric Reed: 280 AB, 48 R, 85 H, 14 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 15 BB, 66 K, 12 SB, .304 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Larry Barnes three-run homered in Albuquerque's 5-3 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) in Sacramento.
'TOPES NOTES: C Jason Hill was transferred from Albuquerque to Class-AA Carolina on Sunday, making room for C Nick Trzesniak to be assigned to Albuquerque after the Marlins acquired him in a trade with the Rangers on Saturday. . . . The contest was delayed by rain to start the game, and then again in the 3rd inning for a total of one hour and 40 minutes in rain delays. . . . The Isotopes are 0-2 in contests televised on regional sports networks in 2006. . . . Eric Reed singled to extend his hitting streak to 13 games, tying for the longest Isotope hitting streak of the season (Scott Seabol). Mike Kinkade went hitless to snap an 11-game hitting streak. . . . Pitching probables for the second game in the series on Monday are LHP Josh Stewart (0-1, 5.52) for the Isotopes and RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (5-10, 6.75) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/06/2006

August 5, 2006 - Isotopes (56-58)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.5 Games

Franklin Covey Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	4	0	1	2	3	0	0	0	.	10	13	0
Salt Lake	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	.	5	8	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris George (2-5) LP: Kasey Olenberger (5-2)
Home Runs: ALB Chris Ashby (4) off Kasey Olenberger in the 2nd inning ALB Matt Cepicky (4) off Kasey Olenberger in the 4th inning SLC Dallas McPherson (11) off Chris George in the 2nd inning
TIME: 2:48 ATT: 8,373
Chris Ashby and Chris Aguila each drove in three runs in Albuquerque's 10-5 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) in the series finale.
In the 2nd inning, Aguila singled and moved to third base on Matt Cepicky's single. Edgar Gonzalez singled to drive in Aguila and Ashby homered to left field as Albuquerque led 4-0.
Dallas McPherson homered to center field in the home half of the 2nd inning as Salt Lake got on the scoreboard.
Cepicky homered to right field in the 4th inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 5-1.
Salt Lake plated two runs in their portion of the 4th inning. Reggie Willits walked, Kendry Morales singled, and McPherson singled to drive in Willits. A wild pitch brought Morales home as Salt Lake trailed 5-3.
Albuquerque tallied twice more in the 5th inning. Eric Reed and Robert Andino singled and Kinkade doubled to drive in Reed. Aguila sacrifice flied out to center field to bring Andino home.
In the 6th inning, Tony Schrager was hit by a pitch with one out. Reed singled and Kinkade singled to drive in Schrager. Kinkade advanced to second base on an error during the play and Aguila's single drove in Reed and Kinkade as the 'Topes led 10-3.
Salt Lake scored the final two runs of the game in the 6th inning. Willits singled and scored on McPherson's double. An out later, Nick Gorneault doubled to drive in McPherson.

Chris George (W, 2-5)	5.2	7	5	5	1	4	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 399 AB, 58 R, 100 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 26 BB, 80 K, 10 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 277 AB, 48 R, 84 H, 14 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 14 BB, 65 K, 11 SB, .303 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Orbit was honored for being the PCL's Best Mascot for 2004. In the game, the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) scored 15 runs in the 5th through 7th innings to defeat the Isotopes 16-13. The game lasted 3 hours, 54 minutes, then the longest game in Isotopes franchise history.
'TOPES NOTES: C Jonathan Aceves was transferred from Albuquerque to Class-AA Carolina and the Marlins signed C Jason Hill and assigned him to Albuquerque. The Marlins also acquired C Nick Trzesniak from the Texas Rangers for future considerations, but no decision has made on where he will be assigned. Trzesniak had been playing for the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) of the PCL at the time of the trade, so there is some chance he could be playing in Albuquerque if the Marlins decide to do that assignment. . . . The Isotopes and Bees split their only four-game series of the season, and each team has won eight games in the all-time series. 23,528 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 7,843. The Bees come to Albuquerque for a four-game series next season. . . . For the second game in a row, every Isotope batter except for one had at least one hit. Tonight, it was Tony Schrager that went hitless. . . . Every Isotope batter also scored at least a run, except for Tom Wilson. . . . Eric Reed is currently one away from tying a season-high for longest Isotope hitting streak. Reed is at 12 games while Mike Kinkade extended his hitting streak to 11 games. . . . Chris George has lost his last six pitching decisions. If he loses another decision before his next winning decision, he'll tie a franchise record for most consecutive losses. . . . Salt Lake's Dallas McPherson was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. . . . The Isotopes wrap up the current road trip with a four game series in Colorado Springs, starting on Sunday evening. Pitching probables are RHP Nic Ungs (8-9, 4.38) for the Isotopes and RHP Denny Bautista (0-0, 0.00) for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) in a game to be televised by the Altitude Sports and Entertainment Network.
Filed 08/05/2006

August 4, 2006 - Isotopes (55-58)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.5 Games

Franklin Covey Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	.	3	8	3
Salt Lake	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	X	.	5	11	3

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Nathan Bland (5-3) LP: Jason Vargas (2-3) SV: Marcus Gwyn (2)
TIME: 2:48 ATT: 9,602
Jason Vargas made his first start since being sent down from the Marlins and the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) were able to score 5 runs and get 9 hits off Vargas in 4 2/3 innings as Salt Lake defeated the Isotopes 5-3 on Friday evening.
In the 2nd inning, Salt Lake's Jeff Mathis singled, moved to second base on Nick Gorneault's single, and scored on Mike Eylward's single as the Bees led 1-0.
The Bees extended the lead in the 3rd inning. Casey Smith walked and Erick Aybar singled. Reggie Willits laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance both runners into scoring position. An out later, Kendry Morales walked to load the bases and Dallas McPherson singled to drive in Smith and Aybar as the Bees led 3-0.
Eylward doubled and scored on Smith's single in the 4th inning as Salt Lake scored for the third consecutive inning in a row.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the 5th inning. Tom Wilson singled and Edgar Gonzalez doubled. Chris Ashby sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in Wilson and Eric Reed tripled to drive in Gonzalez as the Isotopes cut the defecit in half at 4-2.
Salt Lake scored their final run in the home half of the 5th inning. Willits singled, stole second and third base and scored on a throwing error by Isotopes catcher Ashby trying to get Willits out at third base.
Albuquerque plated the final run of the game in the 8th inning. Robert Andino singled and later scored on Chris Aguila's double to right field.

Jason Vargas (L, 2-3)	4.2	9	5	5	2	4	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 395 AB, 57 R, 99 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 25 BB, 78 K, 10 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 272 AB, 46 R, 81 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 14 BB, 63 K, 11 SB, .298 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 38 IP, 43 H, 18 ER, 8 BB, 31 K, 3 HR, 4.26 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, it was a very ugly game for the Isotopes. The Isotopes committed six errors, including three of those in a Sacramento six-run 6th inning as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) defeated the Isotopes 12-8 in Sacramento.
'TOPES NOTES: Every Isotope batter except for Jason Wood had a hit in the game. . . . Two Isotope batters currently have double-digit hitting streaks, extended with a hit in tonight's game. Eric Reed has an 11 game streak while Mike Kinkade has a 10 game hitting streak. . . . Chris Aguila has been an RBI machine since joining the Isotopes. Aguila missed a good part of this season since he was with the Marlins, yet he moved into a third-place tie for the Isotope team lead in active players for RBI with 36. . . . The Isotopes and Bees close out their season series on Saturday. The Isotopes have yet to name a probable, while RHP Kasey Olenberger (5-2, 4.67) is expected to pitch for Salt Lake.
Filed 08/04/2006

August 3, 2006 Game 2 - Isotopes (55-57)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -11.5 Games

Franklin Covey Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
Albuquerque	3	0	0	0	1	5	1	.	10	11	0
Salt Lake	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	.	2	6	3

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Yusmeiro Petit (3-4) LP: Jonathan Rouwenhorst (5-6)
Home Runs: ALB Jason Wood (11) off Jonathan Rouwenhorst in the 1st inning ALB Chris Aguila (6) off Chris Bootcheck in the 6th inning
TIME: 2:34 ATT: 5,553
Chris Aguila grand-slam homered and Jason Wood three-run homered to account for seven of Albuquerque's 10 runs in a 10-2 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) in the nightcap to earn a split of the doubleheader at Franklin Covey Field in Salt Lake City.
With one out in the 1st inning, Robert Andino and Mike Kinkade reached on errors and Wood hit his team-leading 11th homer to left field as the Isotopes quickly led 3-0 before Salt Lake even batted for the first time.
In the 4th inning, Kendry Morales and Jeff Mathis singled and both scored on Nick Gorneault's double to left field as the Bees trimmed the defecit to a run at 3-2.
Kinkade reached on an error and scored on Aguila's double to right field in the 5th inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 4-2.
The 6th inning is when the Isotopes broke the game open and got to enjoy a comfortable lead. Tony Schrager singled with one out but was erased from the basepaths when Eric Reed reached on a fielder's choice. Reed stole second base and Robert Andino drew a walk. Kinkade singled to center field to drive in Reed. Wood walked to load the bases and Aguila cleared them with a homer to left field as Albuquerque led 9-2.
Edgar Gonzalez doubled and scored on Reed's double in the 7th inning as Albuquerque closed out the scoring in the game.

Yusmeiro Petit (W, 3-4)	5.0	6	2	2	1	3	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 391 AB, 56 R, 98 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 25 BB, 78 K, 10 SB, .251 AVG Eric Reed: 268 AB, 46 R, 80 H, 13 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 27 RBI, 14 BB, 62 K, 11 SB, .299 AVG Yusmeiro Petit: (3-4) 73 IP, 73 H, 34 ER, 17 BB, 49 K, 10 HR, 4.19 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Matt Erickson drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th inning, plating Wilson Valdez with the game winning run as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 4-3 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The Marlins placed C Matt Treanor on the disabled list and purchased the contract of C Paul Hoover from the Isotopes. To replace Hoover on the 'Topes roster, C Jonathan Aceves was transferred from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque. . . . Albuquerque has split all three doubleheaders played in 2006. . . . Eric Reed extended his hitting streak into double-digits with his double (10 games), while Mike Kinkade stays on his heels with a 9-game hitting streak. . . . Reed took over the team lead in steals with his 11th swiped bag. . . . Chris Aguila grand-slam homered for the second time this season. . . . Yusmeiro Petit won for the first time since April 22nd at New Orleans. Petit's victory tonight snapped a four pitching decision losing streak. . . . The three newest Isotopes made their first appearance in the nightcap. Tony Schrager played at second base and went 3x4 with a double and a strikeout. Jonathan Aceves caught and went 1x3 with a walk. Joe Brower entered the game as the final Isotope reliever of the night, pitching an inning and striking out 1. . . . Pitching probables for Friday's contest are LHP Jason Vargas (2-2, 4.54) for the Isotopes and LHP Nathan Bland (4-3, 4.65) for the Bees.
Filed 08/03/2006

August 3, 2006 Game 1 - Isotopes (54-57)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -12.5 Games

Franklin Covey Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
Albuquerque	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	.	3	5	1
Salt Lake	2	0	5	0	0	1	X	.	8	11	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Dustin Moseley (9-6) LP: Jeff Fulchino (3-9)
Home Runs: SLC Kendry Morales (9) off Jeff Fulchino in the 1st inning SLC Kendry Morales (10) off Jeff Fulchino in the 3rd inning SLC Jason Aspito (4) off Jeff Fulchino in the 3rd inning
TIME: 2:06
Kendry Morales homered twice and drove in three runs as the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) defeated the Isotopes 8-3 in the first game of a doubleheader.
In the 1st inning, Eric Reed singled, moved to second base on Robert Andino's sacrifice bunt, and scored on Mike Kinkade's single as Albuquerque led 1-0.
In the home half of the 1st inning, Reggie Willits walked, stole second base, advanced to third base on Isotope catcher Chris Ashby's throwing error on the play, and scored on a wild pitch. Morales then solo-homered to right field as the Bees led 2-1.
Tom Wilson doubled and scored on Edgar Gonzalez's double in the 2nd inning as Albuquerque tied the game at 2-2.
The Bees put the game away in the 3rd inning. Erick Aybar walked, stole second base and Willits walked. Tommy Murphy singled to drive in Aybar and Morales three-run homered to right field. Two outs later, Jason Aspito homered to right field as Salt Lake led 7-2.
Gonzalez doubled and moved to third base on Reed's groundout in the 5th inning. Andino walked and Kinkade was hit by a pitch before Jason Wood sacrifice flied out to drive in Gonzalez. Chris Aguila grounded into a fielder's choice to end the inning as the Isotopes failed to tally more than once in the inning.
Salt Lake's Willits walked and later scored on Morales' single in the 6th inning to close out the scoring in the contest.

Jeff Fulchino (L, 3-9)	5.0	10	8	8	5	1	3
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 387 AB, 54 R, 98 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 24 BB, 77 K, 10 SB, .253 AVG Eric Reed: 263 AB, 45 R, 79 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 26 RBI, 14 BB, 62 K, 10 SB, .300 AVG
'TOPES NOTES: Eric Reed extended his hitting streak to 9 games, while Mike Kinkade extended his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . Kendry Morales was the 9th Isotope opponent to hit multiple homers in a game in 2006. . . . Jeff Fulchino moved into a tie for the team lead in defeats (9 - tied with Nic Ungs). . . .
Filed 08/03/2006

August 2, 2006 Ppd., Wet Grounds - Isotopes (54-56)
The series opener at Franklin Covey Field between the Isotopes and the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) was postponed due to wet grounds. The game will be made up as a doubleheader (weather permitting) on Thursday. This Day In Isotopes History: In 2003, Abraham Nunez solo homered in the 8th inning to snap a 4-4 tie as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 5-4 at Isotopes Park. 'Topes Notes: The postponement was the second road postponement for Albuquerque in 2006 and the fourth postponement of the season. . . . IF Tony Schrager was assigned from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque. To make roster room for Schrager, P David Lee was released.
Filed 08/02/2006

August 1, 2006 - Isotopes (54-56)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -12.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
Fresno	0	1	5	6	1	0	2	.	15	18	0
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.	1	2	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Matt Kinney (6-6) LP: Chris George (1-5)
Home Runs: ALB Eric Reed (3) off Matt Kinney in the 6th inning
TIME: 2:14 ATT: 7,335
After putting 10 runs on the scoreboard in Game 1, the Isotopes bats went into a slumber as the 'Topes were only able to come up with 2 hits in a season-worst 15-1 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) in the nightcap of a doubleheader. The Isotopes snapped a three-game winning streak with the defeat.
In the 2nd inning, former-Isotope Abraham Nunez doubled and scored on Juan Melo's single.
Fresno put the game away in the 3rd inning. Grizzlies starter Matt Kinney doubled and Jason Ellison walked. Kevin Frandsen laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance both runners and a passed ball brought home Kinney. Mike Cervenak singled to drive in Ellison and Lance Niekro singled to put runners on the corners. A wild pitch advanced Niekro to second base and Nunez was intentionally walked to load the bases. Adam Shabala grounded into a fielder's choice with Cervenak out at home plate. With the bases still loaded, Melo doubled to clear the bases as Fresno led 6-0.
Fresno continued to pour it on in the 4th inning with Ross Wolf entering the game in relief of Isotopes starter Chris George. Ellison doubled and scored on Frandsen's double. Cervenak flied out, advancing Frandsen to third base and Niekro singled to drive in Frandsen. Nunez doubled and Shabala walked to load the bases and Melo doubled to drive in Niekro and Nunez. Justin Knoedler singled to drive in Shabala and Kinney reached on a fielder's choice as Melo scored to give the Grizzlies a 12-0 lead.
The Isotopes got their first hit of the game in the 4th inning when Mike Kinade doubled with one out.
Frandsen singled and later scored on Shabala's single in the 5th inning to extend the lead to 13-0.
The Isotopes got their final hit of the contest and broke up the shutout when Eric Reed inside-the-park homered to right-center field.
Fresno closed out the scoring in the 7th inning. With two outs, Shabala and Melo walked and Knoedler singled to drive in Shabala. Kinney walked and Ellison singled to drive in Melo.

Chris George (L, 1-5)	3.0	6	6	6	3	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 385 AB, 54 R, 98 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 23 BB, 76 K, 10 SB, .255 AVG Eric Reed: 260 AB, 44 R, 78 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 26 RBI, 13 BB, 62 K, 10 SB, .300 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: Jason Wood's grand-slam homer and Josh Wilson's two-run homer was not enough runs as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) outslugged the Isotopes 13-8 at Isotopes Park in 2005.
'TOPES NOTES: There was a trade involving the Isotopes. The Marlins traded P Matt Blank to the San Diego Padres in exchange for P Jim Brower. Blank will be reporting to the Padres Class-AAA affiliate, the Portland Beavers, while Brower has been assigned to Albuquerque and should report during the Salt Lake series. . . . The Isotopes took three out of the four games in 2006 against Fresno and lead the all-time series 9-7. 28,087 attended the series for a per-game average of 9,362. 56,930 fans attended in the just-completed homestand. . . . The Isotopes have lost two home gates so far this season and have 12 home games left. . . . Albuquerque has split both their doubleheaders in 2006. In Isotopes doubleheader history, there have been 8 splits, 2 sweeps, and 2 been-swepts. . . . Edgar Gonzalez went hitless in one at-bat to snap a 10-game hitting streak. . . . Eric Reed's inside-the-park homer was the first one of the season for Albuquerque and Reed's second in an Isotopes suit. In Isotopes history, there have been seven inside-the-park homers. The hit also extended Reed's hitting streak to 8 games. . . . D'Angelo Jimenez of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Jimenez hit .542 for the week (13x24) with 2 homers and 8 RBI. Jimenez inflicted some of that damage against the Isotopes in a four-game series at Isotopes Park. . . . Dewon Brazelton of the Portland Beavers (AAA Padres) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Brazelton made two starts and went 2-0 with a 0.73 ERA, allowing 5 walks and 6 strikeouts and one earned run in 12.1 innings of work. . . . The Isotopes hit the road for an eight-game roadtrip to visit a couple of clubs that they only play for four games each season. The first stop is Salt Lake to face the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels). Pitching probables in the series opener are RHP Jeff Fulchino (3-8, 4.11) for the Isotopes and RHP Dustin Moseley (8-6, 4.46) for the Bees.
Filed 08/01/2006

August 1, 2006 - Isotopes (54-55)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -12.0 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
Fresno	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	.	4	8	1
Albuquerque	1	2	0	1	5	1	X	.	10	13	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Nic Ungs (8-9) LP: Jonathan Sanchez (0-1)
Home Runs: FRE Lance Niekro (9) off Nic Ungs in the 6th inning
TIME: 2:12
Mike Kinkade and Jason Wood each knocked in four runs and Nic Ungs went the distance as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 10-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Albuquerque has won three straight games with the victory.
In the 1st inning, Jason Ellison doubled, advanced to third base on Kevin Frandsen's sacrifice bunt, and scored on Mike Cervenak's sacrifice flyout to center field. Lance Niekro singled and scored on Fred Lewis' triple as the Grizzles led 2-0.
In the home half of the 1st inning, Eric Reed walked, took second base when Kinkade walked, and scored on Wood's single.
In the 2nd inning with one out, Ungs walked and an out later, Robert Andino doubled. Kinkade followed with a double that brought Ungs and Andino home as Albuquerque led 3-2.
Reed scored on Kinkade's single in the 4th inning as Albuquerque doubled up Fresno 4-2.
The Isotopes put the game away in the 5th inning. Tom Wilson and Chris Ashby singled to lead off the innings and Nic Ungs reached on an error as Wilson scored. With Ungs and Ashby in scoring position, Reed was intentionally walked to load the bases. Robert Andino flew out before Kinkade singled to drive in Ashby. With the bases still loaded, Wood cleared them with a double as the Isotopes led .9-2.
Niekro homered to left field for Fresno in the top of the 6th, while in the bottom of the 6th inning, Wilson scored on Reed's bases-loaded groundout as the Isotopes led 10-3.
Fresno plated the final run of the game in the 7th inning. Pinch-hitter Adam Shabala singled, took second base when Jason Ellison walked, and scored on Frandsen's single.

Nic Ungs (W, 8-9)	7.0	8	4	4	1	2	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 382 AB, 54 R, 98 H, 15 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 23 BB, 75 K, 10 SB, .257 AVG Eric Reed: 257 AB, 43 R, 77 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 25 RBI, 13 BB, 62 K, 10 SB, .300 AVG
'TOPES NOTES: IF Jason Stokes went back on the disabled list, this time for a left shoulder strain. . . . The contest was delayed an hour and two minutes by rain. There have been six rain delays at Isotopes Park in 2006, by far the rainest season in history considering no other season had more than two rain delays at The Lab. . . . The last time Albuquerque won at least three straight games was June 28-30 against Omaha and Memphis at Isotopes Park. . . . Isotope July figures are in. The Isotopes experienced their worst July in franchise history with a 8-18 record, the first July with a sub-.500 record. The eight wins also tied a franchise mark for the fewest wins in a full month's worth of games (August 2004). The Isotopes were 5-12 at home and 3-6 on the road. The Isotopes scored 111 runs in July and belted 13 homers. . . . Nic Ungs moved atop the active Isotope player leaderboard with his 8th victory (and tying him with currently-inactive Renyel Pinto, currently with the Marlins). The victory snapped a three decision losing streak. Ungs tossed his second complete game of the season and the third by an Isotope pitcher in 2006. . . . Edgar Gonzalez singled to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.
Filed 08/01/2006

July 31, 2006 Ppd., Rain - Isotopes (53-55)
Due to heavy rains about an hour prior to gametime, the game between the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) and Isotopes was postponed by rain. The game will be made up as a doubleheader (weather permitting) on Tuesday, starting at 5:05 PM. This Day In Isotopes History: In 2005, Joe Dillon grand-slam homered in Albuquerque's 8-5 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) at Isotopes Park. 'Topes Notes: The postponement was the second rainout of the season at Isotopes Park, setting a franchise mark for most rainouts at Isotopes Park in a season. There have been four home rainouts in the history of the Isotopes. . . . Pitching probables in the opener are Nic Ungs (7-9, 4.34) for the Isotopes and Jonathan Sanchez (0-0, 0.00) for the Grizzlies. In the nightcap, it is expected the matchup will be Albuquerque's Chris George (1-4, 5.17) versus Fresno's Matt Kinney (5-6, 4.96).
Filed 07/31/2006

July 30, 2006 - Isotopes (53-55)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -12.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Fresno	0	0	3	2	0	0	1	1	0	.	7	7	0
Albuquerque	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	.	8	14	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Brad Clontz (6-4) LP: Carlos Hines (2-3)
TIME: 3:03 ATT: 8,570
For the second night in a row, the Isotopes waited until the last minute to pull out the victory, winning with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning. Tonight's victory was unique as Edgar Gonzalez took one for the team -- hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in the game-winning run as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 8-7. The victory gives Albuquerque a two-game winning streak as well as moves the Isotopes out of the basement in the PCL American Conference Southern Division standings.
In the 2nd inning with two outs, Tom Wilson doubled, Paul Hoover walked and Gonzalez tripled as the Isotopes took a 2-0 lead.
Fresno roared back in the 3rd inning. Tomas De La Rosa walked and Grizzlies starter Patrick Misch walked. Jason Ellison singled to center to load the bases. Mike Cervenak cleared them with a double to left field and an error on the play as Fresno led 3-2.
Fresno added to the lead in the 4th inning. Former-Isotope Abraham Nunez walked and De La Rosa walked. Both runners moved into scoring position on Jed Hansen's groundout and Misch singled to right field to drive them both in as the Grizzlies led 5-2.
Aguila tripled in the 6th inning and scored on Wilson's single as the Isotopes trimmed the defecit to two runs at 5-3.
Ellison tripled and scored on Kevin Frandsen's single in the 7th inning and Fred Lewis tripled and scored on De La Rosa's double in the 8th inning as Fresno led 7-3.
Albuquerque went to work on their late-game rally starting in their half of the 8th inning. Jason Wood singled and an out later, Wilson doubled. Paul Hoover grounded out to drive in Wood and a wild pitch brought home Wilson.
In the 9th inning, Eric Reed and Robert Andino singled and Mike Kinkade was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Wood reached on a fielder's choice with Kinkade out at secnd base as Reed scored. Aguila singled to drive in Andino and Wilson walked to load the bases. Gonzalez was hit by a pitch as Wilson trotted home with the game winning run.

Josh Stewart	4.0	3	5	4	4	1	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 377 AB, 53 R, 97 H, 14 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 23 BB, 75 K, 10 SB, .257 AVG Eric Reed: 254 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 11 BB, 61 K, 10 SB, .299 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Albuquerque plated five runs in the 11th inning to snap a 4-4 tie to win 9-4 against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Pirates in 2003) in Nashville.
'TOPES NOTES: The Florida Marlins optioned P Chris Resop to Albuquerque today when the Marlins activated P Brian Moehler off the disabled list. . . . Chris Ashby went hitless as a pinch-hitter to snap a 6-game hitting streak. Edgar Gonzalez's triple extended his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Albuquerque is expected to send RHP Nic Ungs (7-9, 4.34) to the mound as they look to extend their winning streak to 3 games for the first time in over a month. Fresno is expected to counter with RHP Brian Cooper (4-8, 5.22).
Filed 07/30/2006

July 29, 2006 - Isotopes (52-55)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Fresno	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	.	3	10	1
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	.	4	10	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Joe Horgan (5-6) LP: Jack Taschner (6-6)
Home Runs: FRE Lance Niekro (8) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 6th inning FRE Guillermo Rodriguez (5) off J.B. Miadich in the 8th inning
TIME: 2:35 ATT: 12,182
Jason Wood has a flair for the dramatic. For the second time this homestand, Wood had a walk off single with two outs as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 4-3 at Isotopes Park in the series opener.
Fresno scored all their runs utilizing the longball. Lance Niekro solo-homered in the 6th inning and Guillermo Rodriguez homered with Mike Cervenak on base in the 8th inning as Fresno led 3-0.
Albuquerque waited until the last frame to comeback to win. Chris Aguila reached on an error before Matt Cepicky struck out swinging. Paul Hoover singled and Edgar Gonzalez singled to drive in Aguila. Chris Ashby's single brought Hoover home and Eric Reed singled to drive in Gonzalez. Robert Andino struck out swinging for the second out and Mike Kinkade was hit by a pitch to load the bases before Wood singled to center to drive in Ashby with the game-winning run.

Yusmeiro Petit	7.0	7	1	1	1	4	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 372 AB, 52 R, 96 H, 14 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 23 BB, 73 K, 10 SB, .258 AVG Eric Reed: 249 AB, 39 R, 73 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 11 BB, 60 K, 10 SB, .293 AVG Yusmeiro Petit: (2-4) 68 IP, 67 H, 32 ER, 16 BB, 46 K, 10 HR, 4.24 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Scott Sanders tossed his second complete game of the season and struck out 11 (a then-Isotopes single-game record) as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Pirates in 2003) 5-2 in Nashville.
'TOPES NOTES: Late Saturday evening, the Marlins recalled P Renyel Pinto and optioned P Jason Vargas to Albuquerque. Pinto will arrive with the Marlins in time for the day-night doubleheader the Marlins have scheduled against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. . . . Edgar Gonzalez's 9th inning single extended his hitting streak to 8 games. Chris Ashby's single in that same inning extended his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . Joe Horgan got the victory for the first time since June 30th against the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) at Isotopes Park. Horgan's victory snapped a three-game losing decision streak. . . . The Isotopes have yet to name a probable as they look to create a winning streak. It was scheduled to be LHP Renyel Pinto (8-2, 3.40), but Pinto is Florida-bound. Fresno is expected to counter with LHP Patrick Misch (0-1, 4.67).
Filed 07/29/2006

July 28, 2006 - Isotopes (51-55)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -14.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Sacramento	5	0	0	0	0	4	0	1	6	.	16	17	1
Albuquerque	0	0	0	3	0	3	1	0	0	.	7	16	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Adam Pettyjohn (1-1) LP: Jeff Fulchino (3-8) SV: Kazuhito Tadano (1)
Home Runs: SAC Scott McClain (21) off Jeff Fulchino in the 1st inning SAC D'Angelo Jimenez (2) off David Lee in the 9th inning SAC Dan Johnson (5) off David Lee in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:47 ATT: 9,902
The Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) put up 4-run, 5-run, and 6-run innings en route to a 16-7 victory over the Isotopes in a game played in light rain at Isotopes Park on Friday evening.
In the 1st inning, Sacramento's Doug Clark walked, D'Angelo Jimenez singled and Hiram Bocachica was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Dan Johnson singled to right field to drive in Clark and Scott McClain grand-slam homered to left field as the River Cats led 5-0.
Albuquerque cut into the defecit in the 4th inning. Matt Cepicky singled and Tom Wilson doubled. Chris Ashby's groundout plated Cepicky and Edgar Gonzalez doubled to drive in Wilson. Gonzalez stole third base and scored on Eric Reed's groundout as the Isotopes cut the defecit to two runs at 5-3.
In the 6th inning, Sacramento added some breathing room. Keith Ginter walked with one out. An out later, Clark doubled and Jimenez walked to load the bases. Bocachica singled to center to drive in Ginter and Clark. Johnson singled to drive in Jimenez and McClain singled to drive in Bocachica as Sacramento led 9-3.
In the home half of the 6th inning, Reed and Robert Andino singled and Mike Kinkade reached on an error to load the bases. After Jason Wood struck out, Chris Aguila singled to drive in Reed. An out later, Wilson doubled to center field to drive in Andino and Kinkade.
The Isotopes tacked on one more run in the 7th inning. Reed singled, stole second base and scored on Andino's double to left field as the Isotopes trailed 9-7.
In the 8th inning, Jimenez walked, took third base on Bocachica's single and scored on Johnson's sacrifice flyout to center field as the River Cats extended the lead to 10-7.
The River Cats put away the game in the 9th inning. John Baker doubled and Mike Rouse walked. A passed ball moved both runners into scoring position and Clark singled to center field to drive in Baker and Rouse. Jimenez two-run homered to right field and Bocachica singled. Johnson followed with a homer to right field as the River Cats sent 11 men to the plate in the inning to score six runs.

Jeff Fulchino (L, 3-8)	5.2	7	7	7	3	8	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 367 AB, 52 R, 96 H, 14 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 23 BB, 71 K, 10 SB, .262 AVG Eric Reed: 244 AB, 39 R, 70 H, 12 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 23 RBI, 11 BB, 60 K, 10 SB, .287 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Gerald Williams homered twice and drove in a franchise-record 8 runs as the Isotopes defeated the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers) 11-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
'TOPES NOTES: This series with the River Cats was the only matchup between the two clubs in 2006. Sacramento won 3 out of the 4 contests and leads the all-time series against the Isotopes 9-7. 28,843 fans attended the four games for a per-game average of 7,211. . . . The 16 runs allowed was an Albuquerque season high. The 3 hour, 47 minute contest was the longest home 9-inning contest of the season and the 9-run losing margin in a home game tied a season high. . . . Edgar Gonzalez doubled to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. Chris Aguila is on Gonzalez's heels with a 6 game hitting streak. . . . Every Isotope starter had a hit in the contest. . . . Eric Reed's stolen base tonight moved him into a tie with Robert Andino for the team lead in stolen bases (10). . . . Sacramento's Scott McClain's grand-slam homer was the fourth one the Isotopes pitching staff has allowed this season, and the second one to occur in the 1st inning. . . . The Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) come to Isotopes Park for a four-game series beginning on Saturday evening. Pitching probables for the opener are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (2-4, 4.57) for the Isotopes and Nick Pereira (2-2, 5.80) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 07/28/2006

July 27, 2006 - Isotopes (51-54)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -14.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Sacramento	0	1	0	0	3	0	1	0	0	.	5	12	3
Albuquerque	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	1	1	.	6	12	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Brad Clontz (5-4) LP: Kazuhito Tadano (1-3)
TIME: 2:50 ATT: 6,215
Jason Wood knocked in Eric Reed with a single in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Isotopes a 6-5 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) on Thursday evening at "The Lab". The victory snaps a two-game losing streak.
Albuquerque took a quick 1-0 lead in the 1st inning when Reed tripled and scored on Robert Andino's sacrifice flyout to left field.
In the 2nd inning, Sacramento's Scott McClain singled, advanced to second base on Jason Perry's single, and scored when Nathan Espy reached on a fielder's choice and took second base on an error as the River Cats tied the game at 1-1.
Sacramento took the lead in the 5th inning. With one out, Jeremy Brown doubled and Charles Thomas reached on an error. Andrew Beattie sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in Brown and D'Angelo Jimenez singled to right field to drive in Thomas. Hiram Bocachica's single drove in Jimenez as the River Cats led 4-1.
Albuquerque tied the game at 4-4 in the 6th inning. Mike Kinkade and Chris Aguila singled and Kinkade scored when Matt Cepicky reached on an error. Aguila scored when Tom Wilson grounded out and Paul Hoover doubled to drive in Cepicky.
In the 7th inning, Thomas singled, Jimenez singled and Dan Johnson was hit by a pitch to load the bases. McClain drew a walk to bring Thomas home with the go-ahead run.
Cepicky and Wilson back-to-back doubled as the Isotopes tied the game at 5-5 in the 8th inning.
In the 9th inning, Reed singled with one out, advanced to second base on Andino's ground out, Kinkade was intentionally walked and Wood singled to center to drive in Reed with the game-winning run.

Chris George	6.1	10	5	1	0	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 362 AB, 51 R, 94 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 35 RBI, 22 BB, 71 K, 10 SB, .260 AVG Eric Reed: 238 AB, 37 R, 68 H, 12 2B. 5 3B, 2 HR, 22 RBI, 11 BB, 59 K, 9 SB, .286 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Peter Bauer made his Triple-A debut and tossed 7 innings of one run ball as the Isotopes defeated the Portland Beavers (AAA Padres) 5-1 at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon. Drew Niles two-run homered in the victory.
'TOPES NOTES: IF Drew Niles was placed on the disabled list and P Matt Blank was activated off the disabled list. . . . The start of the game was delayed 27 minutes due to rain, the shortest rain delay of the season at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes have 16 last at-bat victories in 2006. . . . Edgar Gonzalez had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . With the victory tonight, Brad Clontz snapped a four losing decision streak. . . . Sacramento's Charles Thomas was ejected in the 8th inning by Home Plate umpire Brian Knight. . . . The Isotopes do not yet have a player development agreement renewal and the current PDA expires after the 2006 season. The Class-AA Carolina Mudcats, meanwhile, announced that they have renewed their PDA with the Florida Marlins through the 2008 season. . . . In the series finale, the Isotopes are expected to send RHP Jeff Fulchino (3-7, 3.71) to the mound to face River Cats LHP Adam Pettyjohn (0-1, 6.08).
Filed 07/27/2006

July 26, 2006 - Isotopes (50-54)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -14.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Sacramento	0	3	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	.	0	0	0
Albuquerque	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	.	0	0	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Shawn Kohn (1-0) LP: Josh Stewart (0-1) SV: Matt Roney (5)
Home Runs: SAC Scott McClain (20) off Nic Ungs in the 5th inning Jason Perry (7) off Nic Ungs in the 5th inning ALB Chris Aguila (5) in the 8th inning off Jay Witasick
TIME: 2:35 ATT: 6,057
Unlike last night, the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) came from behind in the middle innings rather than the late innings and held off a late Isotope rally in a 7-6 victory over the Isotopes on Wednesday evening. The Isotopes have dropped two straight games.
Jason Perry singled with one out in the 2nd inning and John Baker reached on an error. D'Angelo Jimenez doubled to right field to drive in Perry and Charles Thomas grounded out to plate Baker. Doug Clark's single drove in Jimenez as the River Cats led 3-0.
The Isotopes erased the defecit in their half of the 2nd inning with consecutive singles. Chris Aguila and Matt Cepicky started off the string of singles and Tom Wilson brought Aguila home with a single. Chris Ashby's single drove in Cepicky and Edgar Gonzalez singled to drive in Ashby as the Isotopes tied the game at 3-3.
The Isotopes manufactured a run in the 3rd inning. Eric Reed singled, moved to second base on a passed ball, advanced to third base on Robert Andino's flyout and scored on Mike Kinkade's single.
Albuquerque built the lead to 5-3 in the 4th inning. Aguila singled, stole second base and later scored on Reed's single.
Isotopes starter Nic Ungs gave up back-to-back solo homers to Scott McClain and Perry with two outs in the 5th inning as the River Cats tied the game at 5-5.
Josh Stewart entered the game in the 6th inning in relief for Albuquerque and gave up the eventual game-winning runs to Sacramento. Jimenez singled, Thomas walked, and Clark reached on an error to load the bases. Andrew Beattie doubled to left field to drive in Jimenez and Thomas as the River Cats led 7-5.
Aguila homered to left field in the 8th inning as the Isotopes trimmed the defecit to a run at 7-6.
Rain delayed the game in the middle of the 9th inning before River Cats closer Matt Roney quietly set down the Isotopes to end the contest.

Nic Ungs	5.0	8	5	2	1	2	2
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 358 AB, 51 R, 94 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR< 34 RBI, 22 BB, 71 K, 10 SB, .263 AVG Eric Reed: 234 AB, 35 R, 65 H, 12 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 22 RBI, 10 BB, 59 K, 9 SB, .278 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, the Isotopes scored five runs in the 5th and 6th innings to cruise to a 9-3 victory over the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers) in Las Vegas.
'TOPES NOTES: The rain delay was one hour, 38 minutes. It was the fourth Isotopes home game to be delayed or suspended by rain in 2006, the most of any season in franchise history. . . . The Isotopes 2006 record when committing three errors is 2-6. . . . Albuquerque had a balanced RBI game - only Robert Andino, Jason Wood and Matt Cepicky did not drive in a run. . . . The Isotopes pitching staff has allowed opponent back-to-back homers three times this season. . . . Sacramento had three outfield assists in the game, with two resulting in outs at home plate. The Isotopes had one outfield assist with an out at home plate. . . . D'Angelo Jimenez was a homer shy of being the first Isotope opponent to hit for the cycle. . . . Pitching probables for Thursday evening's game are LHP Chris George (1-4, 5.50) for the Isotopes and RHP Brad Ziegler (0-0, 7.20) for Sacramento.
Filed 07/26/2006

July 25, 2006 - Isotopes (50-53)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	2	2	.	8	12	0
Albuquerque	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	.	5	9	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Kazuhito Tadano (1-2) LP: Joe Horgan (4-6) SV: Matt Roney (4)
Home Runs: SAC Andrew Beattie (6) off Joe Horgan in the 8th inning Scott McClain (19) off Ross Wolf in the 9th inning ALB Matt Cepicky (3) off Benjamin Fritz in the 4th inning
TIME: 3:05 ATT: 6,669
The Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) powered their way to victory with a pair of two-run homers over the final two frames to defeat the Isotopes 8-5 in the series opener at "The Lab". The loss snapped Albuquerque's two game winning streak.
In the 3rd inning, Hiram Bocachica doubled and scored on Dan Johnson's double as the River Cats led 1-0.
In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Chris Ashby singled and scored on Edgar Gonzalez's double. Eric Reed followed with a double to knock in Gonzalez as the Isotopes led 2-1.
The River Cats reclaimed the lead the very next inning. D'Angelo Jimenez walked, Charles Thomas singled and Jeremy Brown doubled to right field to drive in Jimenez. Thomas scored on Doug Clark's groundout and Andrew Beattie singled to center to drive in Brown to give Sacramento a 4-2 lead.
In the home half of the 4th inning, Chris Aguila was hit by a pitch with one out and Matt Cepicky followed with a homer to right field. An out later, Ashby doubled and scored on Gonzalez's single to center field as Albuquerque reclaimed the lead at 5-4.
Beattie homered with Thomas on base in the 8th inning as the River Cats took a 6-5 lead, and Scott McClain homered with Johnson on base in the 9th inning to provide insurance runs for Sacramento.

Renyel Pinto	5.0	8	4	4	5	8	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 354 AB, 51 R, 94 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 22 BB, 70 K, 10 SB, .266 AVG Eric Reed: 230 AB, 34 R, 63 H, 12 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 10 BB, 58 K, 9 SB, .274 AVG Renyel Pinto: (8-2) 95.1 IP, 82 H, 36 ER, 47 BB, 96 K, 8 HR, 3.40 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Mike Colangelo grand-slam homered to highlight a five-run 6th inning as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 5-2 in Louisiana.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes are 2-10 in the month of July at home. . . . Isotopes pitchers struck out a season high 14 batters in the game. . . . Brian Barden of the Tucson Sidewinders (AAA Diamondbacks) is the PCL Batter of the Week. Barden hit .357 for the week with 3 homers and 17 RBI. . . . Matt Palmer of the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Palmer made two starts for the week, but only earned a decision in one game. Palmer went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA (no earned runs in 14 innings pitched) while walking 2 and striking out 12. . . . RHP Nic Ungs (7-9, 4.37) is expected to take the mound for Albuquerque on Wednesday evening against Sacramento's LHP Randy Kiesler (5-3, 2.66).
Filed 07/25/2006

July 24, 2006 - Ppd., Rain - Isotopes (50-52)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.5 Games

The Isotopes' shortest roadtrip of the season concluded 
when their game against the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA 
Nationals) at Zephyr Field was postponed due to rain.  
No makeup date was announced.

Since the contest was the last regularly scheduled 
one between the two clubs, it could be a game never
made up.

THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY:  In 2003, it was a night
of firsts at Isotopes Park in an Albuquerque 7-4 
victory over New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Astros in 2003).  
Gerald Williams became the first Isotope to hit 
for the cycle (the homer being an inside-the-park 
one) and Scott Sanders became the first Isotope 
pitcher to homer in a game.

'TOPES NOTES:
The Isotopes took two out of the three games played 
in the series.  16,025 fans attended the shortened 
3-game series at Zephyr Field for a per-game 
average of 5,342. . . .  If tonight ends up being the 
last contest of the season between Isotopes and 
Zephyrs, the Isotopes went 6-1 against the Zephyrs 
at Zephyr Field in 2006.  New Orleans was 3-5 
against the Isotopes at Isotopes Park, meaning 
Albuquerque won 11 out of the 15 games played 
between the two clubs in 2006. . . .  The rainout 
was Albuquerque's first road rainout of the season. . . .  
The postponement was the first one for the Zephyrs 
at Zephyr Field this season.  According to the Zephyrs,
only two PCL clubs have not had a home postponement 
or cancellation so far this season. . . .  Albuquerque 
returns home for an eight game homestand, featuring 
the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) and Fresno 
Grizzlies (AAA Giants), both clubs that appear at 
Isotopes Park every other season.  On Tuesday
evening, the Isotopes are expected to send 
LHP Renyel Pinto (8-2, 3.19) to the mound 
to face Sacramento's RHP Benjamin Fritz 
(3-3, 5.16).  The Isotopes will eclipse the 
400,000 season attendance mark at Isotopes Park 
tomorrow night.

Filed 07/24/2006

July 23, 2006 - Isotopes (50-52)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -14.0 Games

Zephyr Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	.	3	7	2
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	.	2	7	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Ross Wolf (3-1) LP: Chris Schroder (2-1) SV: Brad Clontz (16)
TIME: 2:26 ATT: 4,729
Mike Kinkade singled in the eventual game-winning run in the 8th inning as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 3-2. With the victory, the Isotopes have won two straight games for the first time since late June.
In the 5th inning, New Orleans' Brandon Larson singled, stole second base, took third base on a throwing error by Isotopes catcher Paul Hoover on the play, and scored on Alberto Castillo's sacrifice bunt as the Zephyrs took a 1-0 lead.
In the 6th inning with one out, Robert Andino reached on an error and scored on Jason Wood's double to right field. Chris Aguila's single brought Wood home as the Isotopes took a 2-1 lead.
George Lombard singled and scored on Larry Broadway's double in the home half of the 6th inning as the Zephyrs tied the game at 2-2.
The Isotopes broke the tie in the 8th inning. Pinch-hitter Edgar Gonzalez singled and took second base on a passed ball. After Eric Reed struck out, Andino grounded out to advance Gonzalez to third base and Mike Kinkade knocked him in with a single as Albuquerque led 3-2.

Yusmeiro Petit	5.2	6	2	2	1	6	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 349 AB, 51 R, 94 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 22 BB, 68 K, 10 SB, .269 AVG Eric Reed: 226 AB, 34 R, 62 H, 11 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 9 BB, 56 K, 9 SB, .274 AVG Yusmeiro Petit: (2-4) 61 IP, 60 H, 31 ER, 15 BB, 42 K, 9 HR, 4.57 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Derek Wathan drove in a pair of runs and Robert Stratton two-run homered in Albuquerque's 6-3 victory over the Zephyrs (then an Astros affiliate) at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The last time Albuquerque won at least two games in a row was June 29th (Omaha Royals) and June 30th (Memphis Redbirds). . . . Brad Clontz earned his first save since June 30th against the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) at Isotopes Park. . . . In an interesting PCL game today, the Tucson Sidewinders (AAA Diamondbacks) beat up on the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) 28-5. The Sidewinders scored in every inning but the 7th inning and six out of the nine Sidewinder starters homered in the game. . . . Pitching probables for the series (and roadtrip) finale are LHP Renyel Pinto (8-2, 3.19) for the Isotopes and LHP Billy Traber (7-6, 3.93) for the Zephyrs.
Filed 07/23/2006

July 22, 2006 - Isotopes (49-52)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -14.0 Games

Zephyr Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	1	4	4	0	0	.	9	13	0
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.	1	1	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jeff Fulchino (3-7) LP: Andrew Good (4-7)
TIME: 3:01 ATT: 4,875
Jeff Fulchino, Wes Wilkerson and Josh Stewart combined to hurl a one-hitter as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 9-1 on Saturday evening in Metarie, Louisiana. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak as well as moved the Isotopes into a tie for third place in the PCL American Conference Southern Division.
The Isotopes broke the 0-0 deadlock in the 5th inning. With one out, Tom Wilson singled, Chris Ashby singled and Wilson scored on Eric Reed's single as the 'Topes led 1-0.
Albuquerque gave themselves some breathing room in the 6th inning. With one out, Jason Wood and Chris Aguila singled and a wild pitch moved both runners into scoring position. Matt Cepicky was intentionally walked to load the bases and Tom Wilson cleared them with a double to right field. Wilson stole third base and scored on a throwing error on the stolen base attempt as Albuquerque led 5-0.
The Zephyrs scored their lone run without the aid of a hit in the 6th inning off Fulchino. With two outs, Henry Mateo was hit by a pitch, stole second and third bases and scored on a passed ball.
Albuquerque finished the scoring in the game in the 7th inning. Robert Andino walked, Mike Kinkade singled and Wood walked to load the bases. Aguila grounded out to drive in Andino and Cepicky was intentionally walked for the second time in the game to re-load the baes. Wilson singled to center to drive in Kinkade and Wood and Ashby singled to drive in Cepicky as the Isotopes plated four runs in the inning.
Wilkerson entered the game in the inning and got the next five outs. In the 8th inning with two outs, Stewart entered the game and allowed the only Zephyr hit of the game (a George Lombard single).

Jeff Fulchino (W, 3-7)	6.0	0	1	1	3	6	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 345 AB, 50 R, 94 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 22 BB, 68 K, 10 SB, .272 AVG Eric Reed: 222 AB, 34 R, 62 H, 11 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 9 BB, 55 K, 9 SB, .279 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, the contest between Isotopes and Zephyrs at Zephyr Field was tied at 4-4 heading into the 9th inning. Albuquerque's Josh Wilson singled home the go-ahead run and scored later in the inning on a wild pitch in the 6-4 victory.
'TOPES NOTES: Jeff Fulchino snapped a six-game losing decision streak with the victory, thus avoiding tying a franchise record for the most losing decisions in a row. Until tonight, the last time Fulchino won a game was May 6th. Fulchino also became the second Isotope pitcher to be removed from the game with at least five innings pitched without allowing a hit (Yusmeiro Petit the other). Fulchino was effectively wild, hitting three batters and walking three. . . . The Isotopes pitching staff has three combined one-hitters in 2006. The first time this season established a franchise record for fewest hits allowed in a game by the Isotopes and tonight's effort tied the record. . . . Every Isotope starter except Matt Cepicky had a hit in the game. . . . Home Plate umpire Scot Chamberlain had a busy night keeping law and order in the game, ejecting five from the game (three Isotopes and two Zephyrs). Albuquerque's Eric Reed was tossed from the game in the 6th inning after striking out. In the 8th inning, Wes Wilkerson and Manager Dean Treanor were ejected after Wilkerson hit Marlon Byrd with a pitch. In the 7th inning, New Orleans reliever Chris Booker was ejected from the game after tossing three inside pitches towards Robert Andino. Pitching coach Steve McCatty was ejected after arguing about Booker being tossed. Treanor leads the Isotopes with four ejections. . . . Pitching probables for Sunday's contest are RHP Yusmeiro Petit (8-2, 3.19) for the Isotopes and RHP Steve Watkins (4-4, 4.87) for the Zephyrs.
Filed 07/22/2006

July 21, 2006 - Isotopes (48-52)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.5 Games

Zephyr Field	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	.	2	7	1
New Orleans	0	6	0	0	4	0	0	2	X	.	12	13	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jason Bergmann (6-1) LP: Chris George (1-4)
Home Runs: ALB Chris George (1) off Jason Bergmann in the 5th inning
TIME: 2:52 ATT: 6,421
Isotopes starter Chris George allowed 6 runs in the 2nd inning to the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals), but he did provide the Isotope offense highlight of the game by connecting for a home run (see images) as Albuquerque fell to the Zephyrs 12-2 on Friday evening in front of a regional television audience on COX Sports Louisiana. In the 2nd inning with one out, Alberto Castillo walked and Tyrell Godwin doubled to left field. Josh Labandeira sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in Castillo and Zephyrs starter Jason Bergmann was hit by a pitch. Bernie Castro singled to center field to drive in Godwin and Kenny Kelly singled to center to drive in Bergmann. Marlon Byrd followed with a double to elft field to drive in Castro and Kelly. Brandon Larson walked before Henry Mateo doubled to right field to drive in Byrd as the Zephyrs led 6-0.
In the 3rd inning, Edgar Gonzalez singled to left field and George laid down a sacrifice bunt. Eric Reed's double to right field brought Gonzalez home with the first Isotope run of the game. In the 5th inning, George solo-homered to right field with one out as the Isotopes scored their final run. In the home half of the 5th inning, Mateo singled and Alberto Castillo reached on an error during his sacrifice bunt attempt. Godwin bunt singled to load the bases. Two outs later, Castro singled to center to drive in Mateo. With the bases still loaded, Kenny Kelly was hit by a pitch as Castillo scored. Byrd followed with a single to center to score Godwin and Castro as the Zephyrs led 10-2.
The Zephyrs closed out the scoring in the 8th inning. Pinch-hitter Anthony Medrano walked with one out and Mateo doubled to put both runners into scoring position before Castillo singled to drive in Medrano and Mateo.

Chris George (L, 1-4)	4.1	10	10	6	4	1	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 341 AB, 49 R, 93 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 21 BB, 68 K, 10 SB, .273 AVG Jason Stokes: 202 AB, 35 R, 53 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 28 BB, 76 K, 1 SB, .262 AVG Eric Reed: 218 AB, 34 R, 61 H, 11 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 9 BB, 53 K, 9 SB, .280 AVG
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 Zephyrs (then a Houston Astros affiliate) 8-7 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: Chris George hit the fourth Isotope pitcher homer this season. The homer was the first for George in an Isotopes suit. George has lost his last four pitching decisions. . . . The Isotopes fell to the .500 mark all-time with their defeat tonight (268-268). As for 2006, the Isotopes' record is a season worst 4 games under .500 at 48-52. . . . Albuquerque gave up the most runs in a game on the road (12) and lost by the largest margin of the season (10 runs). . . . Jason Stokes struck out in both of his at-bats before leaving the contest with an injury, snapping a 6-game hitting streak. . . . Zephyrs pitcher Billy Traber was ejected by home plate umpire A.J. Wendel in the 8th inning for getting into a shouting match with Wendel from the Zephyrs dugout. Jason Wood was granted time just as Zephyrs reliever Travis Hughes began his pitching motion and Traber felt it was too late for the umpire to be granting time without the pitcher risking injury by trying to halt the pitch. . . . Pitching probables for Saturday's contest are RHP Jeff Fulchino (2-7, 3.86) for the Isotopes and RHP Andrew Good (4-6, 5.38) for the Z's.
Filed 07/21/2006

July 20, 2006 - Isotopes (48-51)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 4th Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
New Orleans	1	0	3	0	5	0	0	0	2	.	11	19	1
Albuquerque	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	2	7	3

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Anastacio Martinez (4-6) LP: Nic Ungs (7-9)
TIME: 3:13 ATT: 6,857
The New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) hammered Isotope starter Nic Ungs for 10 hits and 8 runs as the Zephyrs cruised to a 11-2 victory over Albuquerque in the series finale. Albuquerque dropped into last place in the division with the defeat.
In the 1st inning, Ryan Church walked, Marlon Byrd singled to advance Church to third base, and Larry Broadway knocked him in wtih a single to center field as the Zephyrs led 1-0.
Albuquerque took the lead in the home half of the 1st inning. Eric Reed bunt singled and took third base on Robert Andino's single. Mike Kinkade reached on a fielder's choice with Reed scoring. Kinkade took second base on an error n the play and scored on Jason Wood's single to center field to give Albuquerque a 2-1 lead.
The rest of the game was all New Orleans. In the 3rd inning with one out, Church doubled and Byrd was hit by a pitch. Broadway doubled to drive in Church and Brandon Larson doubled to drive in Byrd and Broadway as the Zephyrs led 4-2.
The Zephyrs continued scoring the same number of runs as the inning number in the 5th inning. Church and Byrd singled, setting the stage for Broadway to follow with the third consecutive single of the inning to drive in Church. After Larson lined out to second base, George Lombard walked to load the bases and Brandon Harper singled to left field to drive in Byrd and keep the bases loaded. Josh Labandeira reached on a fielder's choice as Broadway scored and Zephyr starter Anastacio Martinez singled to right field to drive in Lombard. Labandeira moved to third base on a passed ball and scored on Henry Mateo's single to center field as the Zephyrs led 9-2.
New Orleans plated their final two runs in the 9th inning. With one out, Harper doubled and scored on Labandeira's single. Labandeira went to third base on a two-base error on the play and scored on Bernie Castro's single.

Nic Ungs (L, 7-9)	4.1	10	8	8	2	2	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 336 AB, 49 R, 92 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 21 BB, 66 K, 10 SB, .274 AVG Eric Reed: 213 AB, 34 R, 60 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 9 BB, 50 K, 9 SB, .282 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Robert Stratton drove home two runs with a triple in Albuquerque's 5-4 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) at Isotopes Park. The victory completed a series sweep of the Rainiers. The season attendance stood at 397,937, bettering any top season attendance mark of the Albuquerque Dukes franchise (Dukes best draw was 390,652 in 1993).
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes allowed a season-high 19 hits to an opponent in a game and tied a season-high with their 9 run losing margin. . . . Nic Ungs leads the team with 9 defeats. Ungs dropped his third straight pitching decision. . . . Albuquerque and New Orleans split the four-game series 2-2. 23,521 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 7,840. For the eight-game homestand, the Isotopes went 2-6 in front of 61,660 fans. . . . Tonight's contest marked the final contest at Isotopes Park between the Zephyrs and Isotopes in 2006. The Isotopes won five out of the eight contests played. . . . Albuquerque and New Orleans continue to play each other on Friday, albeit in Metarie, Louisiana where they will play the opener of a four game series at Zephyr Field in front of a regional television audience. On COX Sports Louisiana regional sports network, the probables are LHP Chris George (1-3, 5.07) for the Isotopes and RHP Andrew Good (4-6, 5.38) for the Z's.
Filed 07/20/2006

July 19, 2006 - Game 2 Isotopes (48-50)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.	2	6	0
Albuquerque	1	0	2	0	0	0	X	.	3	11	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Renyel Pinto (8-2) LP: Nelson Figueroa (2-2)
TIME: 2:00 ATT: 8,416
Renyel Pinto tossed a complete game, allowing two runs in the 7th inning to lose the shutout, as the Isotopes defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) 3-2 in the nightcap to earn a split of the doubleheader.
Eric Reed tripled and scored on Robert Andino's sacrifice flyout to center field in the 1st inning as the Isotopes took the lead.
In the third inning, Chris Aguila doubled and Mike Kinkade was hit by a pitch. Matt Cepicky singled to drive in Aguila and Tom Wilson sacrifice-flied out to right field to bring home Kinkade as Albuquerque led 3-0.
Pinto was cruising until the 7th inning when he ran into trouble, almost costing the lead. Tyrell Godwin singled and advanced to second base on Kenny Kelly's groundout. Pinch-hitter Marlon Byrd was hit by a pitch and Josh Labandeira doubled to left field to drive in Godwin. Bernie Castro's groundout plated Byrd and George Lombard walked to put runners on the corners. Henry Mateo grounded out to end the game, stranding the game-tying run at third base.

Renyel Pinto (8-2)	7.0	6	2	2	3	3	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 333 AB, 49 R, 90 H, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 20 BB, 66 K, 10 SB, .270 AVG Eric Reed: 208 AB, 33 R, 59 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 9 BB, 49 K, 9 SB, .284 AVG Renyel Pinto: (8-2) 90.1 IP, 74 H, 32 Er, 42 BB, 88 K, 8 HR, 3.19 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Larry Sutton homered twice and drove in four runs and Josh Wilson hit his first Triple-A homer as the Isotopes defeated the Zephyrs (then a Houston Astros affiliate) 9-7 at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: OF Mark Little was placed on the disabled list with a left scapula fracture and P Matt Blank was placed on the disabled list with a groin strain. P Josh Stewart was activated off the disabled list and IF Edgar Gonzalez was transferred from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque. . . . Renyel Pinto took over the team lead with his 8th victory tonight and has won his last four pitching decisions. Pinto tossed the second complete game of the season (Nic Ungs the other) and Pinto tossed the first Isotope doubleheader 7-inning complete game since Ariel Prieto on August 14, 2005 against New Orleans at Isotopes Park in the second game of a doubleheader. . . . In doubleheader history, the Isotopes have split 7 doubleheaders, swept 2 doubleheaders, and have been swept in 2 doubleheaders. . . . Pitching probables for the Albuquerque finale are RHP Nic Ungs (7-8, 3.90) for the Isotopes and RHP Anastacio Martinez (3-6, 4.50) for the Z's. After Thursday's game, both clubs change venue to Metarie, Louisiana for a four game series.
Filed 07/19/2006

July 19, 2006 - Game 1 Isotopes (47-50)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -14.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7		R	H	E
New Orleans	0	2	2	1	0	0	1	.	6	10	0
Albuquerque	0	4	0	0	0	0	1	.	5	8	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Billy Traber (7-6) LP: Yusmeiro Petit (2-4) SV: Travis Hughes (4)
Home Runs: NRL Ryan Church (7) off Yusmeiro Petit in the 3rd inning
TIME: 2:10
Yusmeiro Petit returned to the Isotopes rotation and allowed 6 hits and 5 runs in 4 innings as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated the Isotopes 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader.
In the 2nd inning, New Orleans' Marlon Byrd was hit by a pitch and left the game due to an injury. Pinch-runner Tyrell Godwin was removed from the basepaths when Brandon Larson reached on a fielder's choice. Brandon Harper singled and Josh Lambandeira singled to center to drivein Larson. Zephyrs starter Billy Traber singled to left field to drive in Harper as the Zephyrs led 2-0.
In the home half of the 2nd inning, Jason Stokes doubled and Jason Wood singled to put runners on the corners. Chris Aguila singled to drive in Stokes and Paul Hoover reached on a fielder's choice to load the bases. Edgar Gonzalez grounded into a fielder's choice to plate Wood. Hoover was out on the play, placing runners on first and third base. Petit bunt singled to load the bases and Eric Reed was hit by a pitch to bring home Aguila. Robert Andino sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in Gonzalez as the Isotopes led 4-2.
The Isotope lead was short-lived as Ryan Church homered to center field with George Lombard on base as the Zephyrs tied the game at 4-4 in the 3rd inning.
In the 4th inning, Labandeira tripled and scored on a wild pitch as the Zephyrs extended the lead to 5-4.
The Zephyrs added an insurance run in the 7th inning. Henry Mateo and Lombard singled and then executed a double steal. Isotope catcher Paul Hoover committed a throwing error on the stolen base attempt, allowing Mateo to score.
The Isotopes mounted a rally in the bottom of the 7th inning. Matt Cepicky singled and Drew Niles entered the game as a pinch-runner. Reed and Andino struck out before Niles took second base on defensive indifference. Mike Kinkade singled to left field to drive in Niles before being stranded at first base when Stokes struck out to end the game.

Yusmeiro Petit (L, 2-4)	4.0	6	5	5	0	3	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 330 AB, 49 R, 88 H, 13 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 33 RBI, 20 BB, 65 K, 10 SB, .267 AVG Jason Stokes: 200 AB, 35 R, 53 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 28 BB, 74 K, 1 SB, .265 AVG Eric Reed: 204 AB, 32 R, 58 H, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 9 BB, 49 K, 9 SB, .284 AVG Yusmeiro Petit: (2-4) 55.1 IP, 54 H, 29 ER, 14 BB, 36 K, 9 SB, 4.72 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Jason Stokes doubled to extend his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . Yusmeiro Petit has lost his last four pitching decisions. . . . Albuquerque has tied a season-worst by being 3 games below the .500 mark.
Filed 07/19/2006

July 18, 2006 - Isotopes (47-49)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -14.0 Games

Despite a light rain, the game between the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) and Albuquerque Isotopes was postponed due to rain. With waves of rain scheduled for the rest of the evening and overnight hours, postponing a game makes more sense than trying to get a game in between waves of rain when the game is not the series finale.

The game will be made up as a doubleheader on July 19th, the first Isotopes doubleheader of the season after their first rainout of the season.

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

'TOPES NOTES: Matt Yourkin was transferred from Albuquerque to Class-AA Carolina on Tuesday. Yourkin had been brought to Albuquerque to help out a weary 'Topes bullpen. The rainout this evening also helps the bullpen cause by offering another night of rest and shorter games tomorrow (7 innings instead of 9, meaning two less innings each game assuming there are no extra innings). . . . The rainout was the 3rd rainout in Isotopes Park history (and 4th postponement of a game at "The Lab" in history). . . . Pitching probables for tomorrow's game have not been announced. A possibility (if the normal series probable schedule is followed) would have RHP Yusmeiro Petit (2-3, 4.21) facing New Orleans' RHP Nelson Figueroa (2-1, 4.99) in the opener and LHP Renyel Pinto (7-2, 3.24) facing the Z's LHP Billy Traber (6-6, 3.81) in the nightcap.
Filed 07/18/2006

July 17, 2006 - Isotopes (47-49)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
New Orleans	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	3	0	.	7	12	1
Albuquerque	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	3	.	9	10	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: J.B. Miadich (2-1) LP: Brett Campbell (0-1)
Home Runs: NRL Marlon Byrd (1) off Matt Blank in the 3rd inning ALB Jason Stokes (6) off Steve Watkins in the 1st inning ALB Jason Stokes (7) off Brett Campbell in the 9th inning
TIME: 2:57 ATT: 6,590
If tonight's game was any indication, the home and home series with the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) could be interesting and exciting. Jason Stokes had a pair of two-run homers, including a walkoff homer, as the Isotopes defeated the Zephyrs 9-7. Albuquerque snapped a five game losing streak (and a franchise-record seven game home losing streak) with the victory.
In the 1st inning, Eric Reed led off with a single but was erased off the basepaths when Robert Andino reached on a fielder's choice. An out later, Stokes homered to center field as Albuquerque led 2-0.
With two outs in the 3rd inning, Bernie Castro reached on an error and Marlon Byrd followed with a homer to left field as the Zephyrs tied the game at 2-2.
New Orleans took the lead in the 4th inning. Brandon Larson walked to start off the inning and Larry Broadway singled to center field. Alberto Castillo's single drove in Larson. Josh Labandeira singled to right field to load the bases. An out later, Kenny Kelly singled to drive in Broadway.
Albuquerque tied the game in the 5th inning. Isotopes starter Matt Blank walked and Reed singled. Andino singled to center to drive in Blank. Chris Aguila reached on a fielder's choice with Reed out at home plate. Both runners moved into scoring position on a wild pitch and Stokes walked to load the baes. Jason Wood sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in Andino to tie the game at 4-4.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the 7th inning. Reed singled and stole second base. Andino laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Reed to third base and Reed scored on Chris Aguila's single to left field. After Stokes flew out to center field, Wood walked and Matt Cepicky singled to right field to drive in Aguila as Albuquerque led 6-4.
New Orleans immediately struck back. In the 8th inning, Brandon Larson singled and took second base on a wild pitch. Broadway singled to right field to drive in Larson. Alberto Castillo laid down a sacrifice bunt and Labandeira walked. After pinch-hitter Tyrell Godwin flew out, Kelly doubled to drive in Broadway and Labandeira scored on an error on the play as the Zephyrs led 7-6.
Albuquerque made their final push of the game in the 9th inning. Andino led off the inning by reaching on a three base error and scored on Aguila's single to left field. Stokes followed with his two-run walkoff homer to left field.

Matt Blank	6.0	9	4	2	2	6	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 327 AB, 49 R, 87 H, 13 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 32 RBI, 20 BB, 66 K, 10 SB, .266 AVG Jason Stokes: 197 AB, 34 R, 52 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 27 BB, 72 K, 1 SB, .264 AVG Eric Reed: 201 AB, 32 R, 58 H, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 9 BB, 45 K, 9 SB, .289 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Derek Wathan two-run homered and Jeff Fulchino tossed 5 2/3 innings of scoreless ball in Albuquerque's 5-2 victory over the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers). Prince Fielder two-run homered with two out in the 9th inning to nix the shoutout.
'TOPES NOTES: Looking to get Yusmeiro Petit more regular work, the Marlins optioned the pitcher to Albuquerque late Sunday evening. P Chris Resop was recalled to Florida to take Petit's roster spot. Matt Yourkin was transferred from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque to try to help out an exhaused Isotopes bullpen after the 17 inning game on Sunday. . . . It took the Isotopes eight tries to win their first home game in the month of July. . . . Jason Stokes became the fifth Isotope in history to end a game with a walkoff homer. Stokes' homer was the third walkoff homer of 2006 (Paul Hoover had the other two). Stokes multi-homered in a game for the second time this season. . . . Mike Kinkade went hitless in one at-bat to snap an eight-game hitting streak. . . . Michael O'Connor did not make the start for the Zephyrs as he was promoted to Washington. Instead of pitching against the Triple-A Marlins club, O'Connor will now be making a start for the Nationals against the big-league Marlins. . . . Brian Barden of the Tucson Sidewinders (AAA Diamondbacks) is the PCL Batter of the Week. In four games, Barden hit .600 (9x15) with 2 homers and 6 RBI. . . . Jared Fernandez of the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. In Fernandez's only start of the week, the knuckleballer tossed a complete game shutout of the Memphis Redbirds in a Sounds 8-0 victory. Fernandez allowed 5 hits and struck out 6. . . . The Isotopes have yet to name a pitching probable for Tuesday's game. Jeff Fulchino was scheduled to start, but he pitched in the late innings of Sunday's 17-inning game so he became unavailable to start. New Orleans is expected to send RHP Nelson Figueroa (2-1, 4.99) to the mound.
Filed 07/17/2006

July 16, 2006 - Isotopes (46-49)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Iowa	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0

	13	14	15	16	17		R	H	E
Iowa	0	0	0	0	2	.	5	12	0
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	1	.	4	14	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Clay Rapada (2-1) LP: Jeff Fulchino (2-7) SV: David Aardsma (7)
Home Runs: IWA Luis Montanez (4) off Jeff Fulchino in the 17th inning ALB Robert Andino (6) off Rich Hill in the 8th inning
TIME: 5:00 ATT: 9,019
In a game where a lot of Isotope records were tied or broken, Luis Montanez's two run homer in the top of the 17th inning provided the eventual game-winning runs as the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) outlasted the Isotopes 5-4 in a marathon five hour game. The Cubs swept the four-game series with the victory as Albuquerque dropped their fifth straight game.
Both teams remained scoreless until the 4th inning. Iowa's Casey McGehee singled, took third base on Augie Ojeda's single, and scored on Jose Reyes' double to right field as the Cubs took the lead.
Iowa extended the lead to 3-0 in the 5th inning. Mike Fontenot singled, Michael Restovich walked, and two outs later, Montanez doubled to left field to drive them in.
Albuquerque finally got on the scoreboard in the 6th inning. Eric Reed singled and scored on Robert Andino's double to center field. Andino moved to third base on Jason Stokes's single and scored on Jason Wood's fielder's choice.
Andino solo-homered to left field to tie the game at 3-3 in the 8th inning.
It was not until the 17th inning that the deadlock would be broken. With Isotopes reliever Jeff Fulchino on the mound, Restovich singled. Casey Kopitzke laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance Restovich to second base and McGehee popped out. Montanez followed with a homer to left field to give Iowa the lead with a two-run cushion at 5-3.
Albuquerque did not go quietly in their half of the 17th inning as they looked to keep the game alive. Eric Reed doubled to lead off the inning and scored on Andino's single to center field. Mike Kinkade singled to center field to advance Andino to third base before Kinkade was caught in a baserunning blunder and tagged out by Iowa first baseman Micah Hoffpauir. With Andino at third base as the game-tying run, Stokes and Wood both struck out to end the game.

Chris George	7.0	7	3	3	3	6	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 323 AB, 46 R, 86 H, 13 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 31 RBI, 20 BB, 66 K, 10 SB, .266 AVG Jason Stokes: 193 AB, 32 R, 50 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 26 BB, 71 K, 1 SB, .259 AVG Eric Reed: 197 AB, 31 R, 55 H, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 8 BB, 44 K, 8 SB, .279 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Chris Aguila homered three times and drove in 5 runs in Albuquerque's 9-5 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) at Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City. Aguila became the first Isotope to homer more than twice in a game.
'TOPES NOTES: Isotope franchise records set in the 17-inning marathon included longest game played, innings-wise (17); longest game played, time-wise (5 hours, 00 minutes); longest home losing streak (7 games); most been-swept series in a season (5); most Isotope at-bats in a game (8 - Eric Reed, Robert Andino, Mike Kinkade, and Jason Stokes); and the most Isotope batters struck out in a game (23, shattering the previous record of 15). . . . Isotope franchise records tied in the game are most Isotope players used in a game (19) and most pitchers used in a game (8). . . . An Isotope season high set in the game was the most strikeouts by an Isotope batter in a game (4 - Jason Stokes and Chris Ashby). The Isotopes tied a season high for the most games below .500 (3). . . . Robert Andino was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. . . . Mike Kinkade extended his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . Eric Reed had his third 4-hit game of the season. . . . Jeff Fulchino has lost his last five pitching decisions, four of those as a starter. . . . 38,139 fans watched the I-Cubs sweep the series from the Isotopes, a per-game average of 9,535. Tonight's game also marked the last regular-season matchup between the Cubs and Isotopes. For games played in Albuquerque, each club won four games. For the 16-game series, Iowa took 10 games. Iowa leaves town with a 33-31 all-time series advantage. . . . Iowa Cubs starter Rich Hill dominated the Isotopes, but his efforts went for naught as he didn't factor in the decision. Hill worked 8 innings, allowing 7 hits and 3 runs while striking out 14 Isotope batters. . . . Luis Montanez was a triple shy of becoming the first player to hit for the cycle against the Isotopes. . . . The Isotopes have lost 11 games in 2006 by allowing opponents to score the go-ahead runs in their last at-bat of game. . . . In PCL action on Saturday evening, three Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) pitchers combined to no hit the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 2-0 in Nashville. The no-hitter by Carlos Villanueva, Mike Meyers, and Alec Zumwalt was the first no-hitter for Nashville since April 7, 2003 when John Wasdin tossed a perfect game against the Isotopes at Herschel Greer Stadium. . . . The New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) come to Albuquerque for a four game series beginning on Monday evening. Pitching probables for the opener are LHP Matt Blank (2-2, 4.76) for the Isotopes and LHP Michael O'Connor (1-0, 3.04) for the Nationals.
Filed 07/16/2006

July 15, 2006 - Isotopes (46-48)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -13.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Iowa	0	1	3	1	0	1	0	0	3	.	9	11	1
Albuquerque	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	3	1	.	7	14	4

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Michael Wuertz (6-0) LP: Brad Clontz (4-4)
Home Runs: IWA Felix Pie (8) off Nic Ungs in the 6th inning ALB Nic Ungs (2) off Ryan O'Malley in the 3rd inning
TIME: 3:11 ATT: 11,112
The Isotopes clawed back from a four-run defecit in the later innings to tie the game at 6-6 going into the 9th inning before the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) erupted for three runs to take an eventual 9-7 victory over Albuquerque. Albuquerque has tied a franchise record with six straight home losses and looks to avoid the series sweep and snap a four game losing streak with a victory on Sunday evening.
Albuqurque took a quick 1-0 lead. In the 1st inning, Eric Reed led off with a single, advanced to third base on Robert Andino's single, and scored when Mike Kinkade grounded into a double play.
Iowa's Casey McGehee singled and scored on Augie Ojeda's double in the 2nd inning as the Cubs tied the game at 1-1.
Iowa took the lead in the 3rd inning. Felix Pie singled and Buck Coats reached on an error during a force attempt to get Pie out at second base. On the error, the two runners moved into scoring position. An out later, Michael Restovich was intentionally walked to load the bases. Jeff Deardorff struck out for the second out before McGehee reached base on an error as Pie and Coats scored. Geovany Soto singled to left field to drive in Restovich as Iowa led 4-1.
Isotopes starter Nic Ungs solo-homered to left field to help his cause in the home half of the 3rd inning as the Isotopes cut the defecit in half at 4-2.
Pie singled, stole second base, moved to third base on Coats' sacrifice bunt, and scored on Mike Fontenot's double in the 4th inning.
Pie homered to center field in the 6th inning as Iowa extended their lead to 6-2.
Albuquerque began their later-game rally in the 7th inning. Matt Cepicky singled and scored on Paul Hoover's double to left field.
In the 8th inning, Kinkade singled and Jason Stokes walked. After Jason Wood struck out, Chris Aguila singled to right field to drive in Kinkade and Matt Cepicky doubled to right field to drive in Stokes and Aguila to tie the game at 6-6.
Brad Clontz entered the game in relief for the Isotopes in the 9th inning looking to hold the Cubs and give the Isotopes a chance to win it in the bottom half of the inning. Fontenot greeted Clontz by doubling to right field. An out later, Deardorff walked and McGehee singled to center field to drive in Fontenot. An error on the play allowed Deardorff to score and McGehee advanced to third base. Soto walked before Ojeda sacrifice flied out to center field to drive in McGehee as Iowa led 9-6.
In the bottom of the 9th inning, Kinkade walked with one out. Stokes flew out for the second out before Kinkade took second base on defensive indifference. Wood singled to center field (team-leading 52nd RBI) to drive in Kinkade before Aguila struck out to end the game.
Nic Ungs	6.0	8	6	3	2	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 314 AB, 44 R, 83 H, 12 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 20 BB, 64 K, 10 SB, .264 AVG Jason Stokes: 185 AB, 32 R, 47 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 26 BB, 67 K, 1 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 189 AB, 29 R, 51 H, 9 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 8 BB, 41 K, 8 SB, .270 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 36.2 IP, 42 H, 18 ER, 7 BB, 31 K, 3 HR, 4.42 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, the Isotopes split a doubleheader with the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) in Nashville. The Sounds won the first game 6-1. In the nightcap, Jason Wood and Josh Wilson solo-homered in the Isotopes 2-1 victory.
'TOPES NOTES: Nic Ungs became the first Isotope pitcher to homer twice in the same season. As for all-time Isotope pitcher homer records, Ungs tied Jeff Fulchino as the only Isotope pitchers to homer twice while with the Isotopes club. Ungs' homer was the third Isotope pitcher homer of the season, the most for any season in Isotopes history. . . . Mike Kinkade had a tough game at the hot corner, committing three errors in the game. Kinkade's contribution aided Albuquerque to their sloppiest game of the season - 4 errors. Kinkade had 2 hits in the game, extending his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . After Brad Clontz won his first four pitching decisions, he has now lost his last four pitching decisions. . . . Pitching probables for the series finale are LHP Chris George (1-3, 5.22) for the Isotopes and LHP Rich Hill (6-1, 1.81) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 07/15/2006

July 14, 2006 - Isotopes (46-47)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 3rd Place, -12.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Iowa	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	.	6	7	1
Albuquerque	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	.	4	10	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Randy Wells (4-1) LP: Joe Horgan (4-5)
Home Runs: IWA Casey McGehee (6) off Renyel Pinto in the 2nd inning IWA Mike Fontenot (7) off Renyel Pinto in the 6th inning
TIME: 3:00 ATT: 9,620
For the second straight night, the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) plated four runs in an inning to aid in a victory. Tonight, Iowa put up the four-spot in the 8th inning to snap a 2-2 tie and went on to beat the Isotopes 6-4. The loss is Albuquerque's third in a row and the Isotopes remain winless at home in July.
In the 1st inning, Robert Andino singled, stole second base and scored when Iowa center fielder Felix Pie misplayed Jason Stokes' batted ball for a three-base error.
Iowa tied the game at 1-1 in the 2nd inning when Casey McGehee solo-homered to center field.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the 3rd inning. Eric Reed singled, Mike Kinkade singled to move Reed to third base, and Stokes singled to left field to drive in Reed.
Albuquerque held the 2-1 lead until the 6th inning. Iowa's Mike Fontenot homered to center field to tie the game at 2-2.
Iowa took the lead and put the game away in the 8th inning. Joe Horgan entered the game in relief for the Isotopes and after getting the first out of the inning, Horgan allowed a single to Buck Coats and walked Fontenot. Ross Wolf came into the game for Albuquerque and allowed a single to Michael Restovich to load the bases. A wild pitch allowed Coats to score and Micah Hoffpauir was intentionally walked to reload the bases. McGehee doubled to right field to clear the bases as Iowa led 6-2.
Albuquerque tried to rally to tie the game in the 9th inning. Drew Niles struck out to lead off the inning and pinch-hitter Chris Aguila singled to left field. Reed tripled to center field to drive in Aguika and Robert Andino sacrifice flied out to right field to drive in Reed. Kinkade then grounded out to quell the rally and end the game.
Renyel Pinto	6.0	4	2	2	2	5	2
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 309 AB, 44 R, 82 H, 12 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 20 BB, 64 K, 10 SB, .265 AVG Jason Stokes: 181 AB, 31 R, 46 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 25 BB, 65 K, 1 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 184 AB, 28 R, 50 H, 9 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 8 BB, 40 K, 8 SB, .272 AVG Renyel Pinto: (7-2) 83.1 IP, 68 H, 30 ER, 39 BB, 85 K, 8 HR, 3.24 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: 2005 was the only season that the Isotopes were not on All-Star break on this date. The Isotopes also enjoyed a day off in 2005 as they were rained out in a contest scheduled against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) in Nashville. The rainout was the first for Albuquerque that season.
'TOPES NOTES: OF Mike Colangelo has been placed on the disabled list with a sports hernia, while C Tom Wilson has been activated off the disabled list. . . . The Isotopes are riding a five-game home losing streak, tying for the longest of the season. . . . The New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) defeated division-leading Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) this evening, advancing into second place in the division. The Isotopes moved into third place in the division with the loss, yet remained 12.5 games back of Round Rock. . . . Mike Kinkade had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to 6 games. . . . Pitching probables for Saturday evening are RHP Nic Ungs (7-8, 3.87) for the Isotopes and LHP Ryan O'Malley (5-5, 3.93) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 07/14/2006

July 13, 2006 - Isotopes (46-46)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -12.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Iowa	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	1	.	6	11	0
Albuquerque	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	.	2	6	2

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Angel Guzman (3-4) LP: Jeff Fulchino (2-6)
Home Runs: ALB Jeff Fulchino (1) off Angel Guzman in the 3rd inning
TIME: 2:41 ATT: 8,388
The Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) plated four runs in the 4th inning en route to a 6-2 victory over the Isotopes at "The Lab" on Thursday evening. The Isotopes have lost nine out of their last 10 games with the defeat.
Isotopes starter Jeff Fulchin ohomered to right field to lead off the 3rd inning as Albuquerque led 1-0.
Iowa took the lead and claimed it for good in the 4th inning. Micah Hoffpauir and Casey McGehee singled and Buck Coats doubled to drive in Hoffpauir and McGehee. An out later, Cubs starter Angel Guzman drew a walk and Ryan Theriot was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Felix Pie reached on an error as Coats scored. With the bases still loaded, Mike Fontenot sacrifice flied out to right field to give Iowa a 4-1 lead.
In the home half of the 4th inning, Jason Stokes doubled, advanced to third base on Jason Wood's single and scored on a passed ball.
In the 8th inning, Coats singled, stole second base and scored on Casey Kopitzke's single to right field.
Iowa concluded the scoring in the game in the 9th inning. Pie singled and scored on Fontenot's double to center field.
Jeff Fulchino (L, 2-6)	6.0	7	4	3	2	3	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 305 AB, 43 R, 80 H, 11 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 20 BB, 64 K, 9 SB, .262 AVG Jason Stokes: 177 AB, 31 R, 45 H, 11 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 25 BB, 65 K, 1 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 179 AB, 26 R, 48 H, 9 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 40 K, 8 SB, .268 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 35.2 IP, 42 H, 18 ER, 7 BB, 30 K, 3 HR, 4.54 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: 2003 was the only season that the Isotopes were not enjoying their All-Star break on this date. In 2003, the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) scored 5 runs in the 8th inning to put the game away in a 7-2 victory over Albuquerque in the game played at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes are 0-4 at Isotopes Park and 1-9 overall in July. . . . Jeff Fulchino was the first Isotope pitcher to homer since Nic Ungs homered in a game against the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) at Isotopes Park on April 14th. Fulchino is no stranger to the longball, previously homering as an Isotope in 2005 to give him the team lead for most homers by a pitcher wearing a 'Topes suit (2). . . . The Isotopes season mark is at the .500 mark, a far cry from the franchise-record 16 games above .500 that the 'Topes were enjoying on May 21st. . . . Hiram Bocachica of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) is the PCL Batter of the Week. Bocachica hit .357 (10x28) with 4 homers and 12 RBI during the week. . . . Sun-Woo Kim of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) is the PCL PItcher of the Week. In 2 starts, Kim went 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA. One of the victories was a complete game shutout. . . . Pitching probables for the second game of the series on Friday evening are LHP Renyel Pinto (7-2, 3.26) for the Isotopes and RHP Randy Wells (3-1, 4.15) for Iowa.
Filed 07/13/2006

July 12, 2006 - IL 6, PCL 0

Fifth-Third Field Toledo, Ohio	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
PCL All-Stars	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	0	2	1
IL All-Stars	0	0	3	0	1	0	2	0	X	.	6	9	0

WP: Heath Phillips (Charlotte - White Sox) LP: Ben Hendrickson (Nashville - Brewers)
Home Runs: IL Kevin Witt (Durham - Devil Rays) off Ben Hendrickson (Nashville- Brewers) in the 3rd inning IL Kevin Barker (Syracuse - Blue Jays) off Matt Roney (Sacramento - Athletics) in the 7th inning IL Ryan Raburn (Toledo - Tigers) off Matt Roney (Sacramento - Athletics) in the 7th inning
TIME: 2:16 ATT: 11,300
The International League All-Star pitchers held the Pacific Coast League All-Star batters to just two hits, and Kevin Witt (Durham - Devil Rays) two-run homered to power the IL All-Stars to a 6-0 shutout of the PCL All-Stars in the 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game held in Toledo, Ohio (home of the Toledo Mud Hens). The IL All-Stars have won three out of the last four All-Star contests.
In the 3rd inning, Jorge Velandia (Charlotte - White Sox) singled to right field. Chris Denorfia (Louisville - Reds) followed by reaching on an error by Justin Leone (Portland - Padres) during a fielder's choice attempt. Velandia went to third base on the error on Denorfia's play and scored on a wild pitch by Ben Hendrickson (Nashville - Brewers). Two outs later, Witt homered to right-center field to give the IL a 3-0 lead.
In the 5th inning, Denorfia singled to right field, advanced to second base on Joe Thurston's (Scranton-Wilkes Barre - Phillies) groundout, and scored on Witt's double to left field.
The IL back-to-back homered with two outs in the 7th inning off the PCL's Matt Roney (Sacramento - Athletics). Former-Isotope Kevin Barker (Syracuse - Blue Jays) homered to right field and Ryan Raburn (Toledo - Tigers) homered to left field.
2006 ALL-STAR GAME NOTES: The lone Isotopes representative, Robert Andino, entered the game in the 7th inning at shortstop for the PCL All-Stars and went 0x1 (reaching on a fielder's choice to end the PCL's 8th inning at-bat with the out recorded at second base). . . . The two PCL hits in the contest were by Justin Leone (Portland - Padres) and James Loney (Las Vegas - Dodgers). . . . Kevin Witt (Durham - Devil Rays) was named the IL Player of the Game. . . . Rich Hill (Iowa - Cubs) was named the PCL Player of the Game. . . . By winning the All-Star Game, the International League will be the home team at the Bricktown Showdown to be played on September 19, 2006 at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City. The single-game playoff features the matchup of the PCL Champion and IL Champion to determine the best club in all of Triple-A for 2006. . . . Albuquerque hosts the Triple-A All-Star Game next year at Isotopes Park.
Filed 07/12/2006

July 9, 2006 - Isotopes (46-45)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -11.5 Games

Autozone Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.	1	8	3
Memphis	1	0	0	0	1	6	0	0	X	.	8	6	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris Narveson (4-2) LP: Nic Ungs (7-8)
Home Runs: ALB Chris Ashby (3) off Chris Narveson in the 5th inning MEM John Gall (6) off Renyel Pinto in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:37 ATT: 10,809
The Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) tallied for 6 runs in the 6th inning to break open the game as they defeated the Isotopes 8-1 on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, Albuquerque has lost eight of their last nine contests.
John Gall homered to left-center field off Isotopes starter Renyel Pinto in the 1st inning as Memphis led 1-0.
Chris Ashby answered in the 5th inning with a solo homer to left field off Redbirds starter Chris Narveson to tie the game at 1-1.
Memphis immediately reclaimed the lead (and for good) in their half of the 5th frame. Brian Esposito doubled to center field, moved to third base on Narveson's sacrifice bunt, and scored on Timo Perez's single to left field.
In the 6th inning, the Redbirds put the game away. Brian Martin led off the inning by reaching on a throwing error by Robert Andino. Bo Hart then reached on another error by Andino and Esposito laid down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position. Pinch- hitter Jason Conti was intentionally walked to load the bases and Junior Spivey drew a walk to bring Martin home. Perez walked to drive in Hart and Brian Daubach walked to bring home Conti. John Nelson walked as Spivey scored and Martin doubled to left field to drive in Perez and Daubach as Memphis led 8-1.
Renyel Pinto	4.0	2	1	1	1	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 302 AB, 43 R, 80 H, 11 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 20 BB, 62 K, 9 SB, .265 AVG Jason Stokes: 173 AB, 30 R, 44 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 25 BB, 64 K, 1 SB, .254 AVG Eric Reed: 178 AB, 26 R, 48 H, 9 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 39 K, 8 SB, .270 AVG Renyel Pinto: (7-2) 77.1 IP, 64 H, 28 ER, 37 BB, 80 K, 6 HR, 3.26 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Robert Stratton three-run homered and Abraham Nunez solo-homered as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) 6-1 at Rosenblatt Stadium. The victory secured a series sweep for Albuquerque, the first sweep in franchise history.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes head into the break at 46-45, just one game above .500. The Isotopes were a franchise-record 16 games above .500 on May 21st, so it can be seen how much the team has struggled in about a month and a half. The struggle has also dropped the Isotopes from being a first place team into a tie for second place, 11.5 games back of the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros). . . . The Redbirds took 2 out of the 3 games in the series, attended by 32,491 fans for a per-game average of 10,830. Today concluded the 16-game regular season series between the two clubs, and the Isotopes could not be any prouder to get rid of Memphis for the season as Memphis won 11 out of the 16 contests. Especially tough for Albuquerque was the fact Memphis won 7 of those games by a single run. Albuquerque does hold a 34-30 advantage all-time against Memphis. . . . The Isotopes set a season high for the largest losing margin for a road game (7). . . . The Isotopes tied a season-high with 3 errors in the game. Albuquerque is 2-4 this season when committing 3 errors in a game. . . . With his eighth loss, Nic Ungs continues to lead the club in losses. Ungs is also tied for the club lead in wins (7). . . . The Isotopes have the next three days off for the All-Star Break. Check this website on Wednesday evening for a summary of the Triple-A All-Star Game to be held in Toledo, Ohio. Robert Andino is the lone Isotopes representative in the game.
Filed 07/09/2006

July 8, 2006 - Isotopes (46-44)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -10.5 Games

Autozone Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	1	6	.	11	12	0
Memphis	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	2	7	1

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Chris Resop (3-0) LP: John Webb (4-7)
Home Runs: ALB Paul Hoover (5) off Rich Scalamandre in the 9th inning ALB Jason Stokes (4) off John Webb in the 7th inning ALB Jason Stokes (5) off Alan Benes in the 9th inning MEM Timo Perez (6) off Matt Blank in the 1st inning
TIME: 2:46 ATT: 11,349
The Isotopes bats might have finally waken up again. After John Webb tossed a perfect game for 6.1 innings, the Isotopes bats erupted for 11 runs over the final three frames as the Isotopes defeated the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) 11-2 on Saturday evening in Memphis. The victory was the first win in July for the Isotopes and snapped a season-worst seven game losing streak. With one out in the 1st inning, Bo Hart singled to center field and Timo Perez followed with a homer to right field as the Redbirds led 2-0. With one out in the 7th inning, the Isotopes offense came to life. Robert Andino singled, Mike Kinkade walked, and Jason Stokes did something he had not done in a long time - homered. Stokes three-run homer gave the Isotopes a 3-2 lead, but the Isotopes were not done yet in the inning. Matt Cepicky tripled to center field and scored on Paul Hoover's single to left field.
In the 8th inning, Andino singled to center field and Kinkade was hit by a pitch. Andino and Kinkade pulled off the double steal and Andino scored on a throwing error by the catcher on the play as Albuquerque led 5-2.
The Isotopes made the game a rout in the 9th inning. Mark Little singled and Hoover followed with a homer to right field. Drew Niles singled and scored on Eric Reed's double to center field. Andino singled, Kinkade doubled and Stokes homered to left-center field.
Matt Blank	5.0	5	2	2	1	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 298 AB, 43 R, 79 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 20 BB, 61 K, 9 SB, .265 AVG Jason Stokes: 109 AB, 30 R, 44 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 25 BB, 63 K, 1 SB, .260 AVG Eric Reed: 177 AB, 26 R, 48 H, 9 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 38 K, 8 SB, .271 AVG Chris Resop: (3-0, 2 SV) 34.2 IP, 42 H, 18 ER, 7 BB, 30 K, 3 HR, 4.67 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2004, Matt Padgett two-run homered and Joe Dillon solo-homered in Albuquerque's 7-5 victory over the Memphis Redbirds at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: Jason Stokes homered for the first time since April 20th and tied an Isotope season-high for most RBI's in a game (6). Stokes also struck out three times in a game for the ninth time. . . . The Isotopes had their best run-scoring game on the road this season (11 runs) and tied a season-high for the largest winning margin in a road game (9 runs). . . . Robert Andino's stolen base was his 9th, giving him the team lead over Eric Reed (8). . . . Whatever James Shanks did to cause his release must have been pretty serious. There have not been any reports by the Isotopes team or Albuquerque media about the cause of his release (whether he violated team rules or Marlins organization code of conduct or whatever the case might have been). The only new news about James Shanks is that no MLB club wanted to sign him to a minor-league free agent contract as Shanks just signed a contract with the Reno Silver Sox of the independent California Golden League. . . . In the final game before the All-Star Break, the Isotopes are expected to send LHP Renyel Pinto (7-2, 3.31) to the mound. LHP Chris Narveson (3-2, 3.46) is expected to start for Memphis.
Filed 07/08/2006

July 7, 2006 - Isotopes (45-44)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -11.5 Games

Autozone Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	0	4	0
Memphis	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	X	.	1	5	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Dennis Tankersley (4-9) LP: Chris George (1-3) SV: Brian Falkenborg (15)
TIME: 2:27 ATT: 10,333
It almost doesn't take a psyhic to predict the final outcome of a Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals)/Isotopes matchup in 2006. True to form, the Isotopes dropped their seventh one-run decision of the season to the Redbirds in 1-0 loss on Friday evening in the series opener in Memphis. Albuquerque dropped their seventh straight game, a season-high.
In the 7th inning, Skip Schumaker singled, stole second base, took third base on former-Isotope Derek Wathan's flyout, and scored on Bo Hart's single to right field for the lone run of the game.
Albuquerque looked in good shape to tie the game in the 9th inning. Mike Kinkade doubled to right field to lead off the inning, but was left stranded on base when Jason Stokes popped up and Matt Cepicky and Paul Hoover struck out to end the game.
Chris George (L, 1-3)	6.1	4	1	1	3	4	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 293 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 20 BB, 60 K, 8 SB, .259 AVG Jason Stokes: 164 AB, 28 R, 42 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 25 BB, 60 K, 1 SB, .256 AVG Eric Reed: 172 AB, 26 R, 47 H, 8 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 8 BB, 37 K, 8 SB, .273 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, Matt Padgett and Derek Wathan each homered and combined to drive in 7 runs in Albuquerque's 9-6 victory over the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) at Isotopes Park.
'TOPES NOTES: Just as fast as Jose Garcia came, Jose Garcia left. Garcia was transferred back to Class-AA Carolina on Friday, one day after making his Triple-A debut as an Isotope starting pitcher. . . . The seventh one-run defeat to the Redbirds means that Albuquerque has lost half of their matchups with the Redbirds in 2006 by just a single run. . . . The Isotopes have one win and two losses in 1-0 games in 2006. . . . Manager Dean Treanor was ejected by First Base umpire Delfin Colon in the 3rd inning. It was Treanor's third ejection of the season, leading the club. . . . Chris George dropped his third straight pitching decision. . . . Albuquerque is expected to send LHP Matt Blank (2-2, 4.93) the mound on Saturday evening to face Memphis' John Webb (4-6, 4.41).
Filed 07/07/2006

July 6, 2006 - Isotopes (45-43)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -10.5 Games

The Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.	2	7	1
Round Rock	0	1	1	0	5	0	0	0	X	.	7	11	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Philip Barzilla (5-3) LP: Jose Garcia (0-1)
TIME: 2:50 ATT: 8,313
Jose Garcia made his Triple-A debut with the Isotopes, allowing five runs in five innings to take the loss in Albuquerque's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Round Rock Express (AAA Astros). The Isotopes have dropped six straight games and now are double-digit (10.5) games back of the Express in the standings.
In the 2nd inning, Royce Huffman singled, moved to second base on a wild pitch, advanced to third base on a groundout, and scored on Humberto Quintero's double to right field as the Express took a 1-0 lead.
The Express tacked another run on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Express starter Mark McLemore drew a leadoff walk. Mike Rodriguez singled and Luke Scott was intentionally walked to load the bases and Huffman drew a walk to bring McLemore home.
The Express knocked Garcia out the game in the 5th inning. Rodriguez singled and Joe McEwing walked to begin the inning. Scott singled to right field to drive in Rodriguez and Huffman walked to load the bases. Brooks Conrad tripled to clear the bases and Quintero doubled to drive in Conrad as Round Rock led 7-0.
Albuquerque avoided the shutout in the 9th inning. Mike Kinkade and Jason Stokes singled to lead off the inning and Paul Hoover singled to left field to drive in Kinkade. Chris Ashby grounded into a double play as Stokes took third base, and Stokes scored on Drew Niles' single to right field.
Jose Garcia (L, 0-1)	4.0	5	5	5	4	5	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 290 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 19 BB, 59 K, 8 SB, .262 AVG Jason Stokes: 160 AB, 28 R, 41 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 25 BB, 60 K, 1 SB, .256 AVG Chris Resop: (2-0, 2 SV) 32.2 IP, 42 H, 18 ER, 7 BB, 28 K, 3 HR, 4.96 ERA Jose Garcia: (0-1) 4 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 11.25 ERA
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Iowa's Phil Hiatt two-run homered and Donny Leon three-run homered in the Iowa Cubs' (AAA Cubs) 7-3 victory over the Isotopes in Des Moines. Matt Erickson drove in two runs and Wilson Valdez drove in a single run for Albuquerque.
'TOPES NOTES: Once again on Thursday, there was a good amount of change to the Isotopes roster. P Franklyn German went on the disabled list with right shoulder tendonitis. RHP Jose Garcia was promoted from Class-AA Carolina to make tonight's start and P David Lee was signed to a minor league contract and assigned to Albuquerque. Lee was just released by the Express, going 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA in relief appearances with the E-train. . . . The Express swept the three-game series from the Isotopes. 28,811 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 9,604. . . . The six game losing streak ties for the longest of the season. . . . Round Rock took a 14-13 all-time series advantage with the victory. The Isotopes travel to Round Rock for five games in August to conclude the regular season 16-game series. . . . The Isotopes head to Memphis, hoping to change their luck as they head into the All-Star Break. Pitching probables for the season opener are LHP Chris George (1-2, 5.68) for the Isotopes and RHP Dennis Tankersley (3-9, 3.86) for the Redbirds.
Filed 07/06/2006

July 5, 2006 - Isotopes (45-42)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -9.5 Games

The Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	0	1	1
Round Rock	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	1	X	.	4	7	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Jason Hirsh (10-2) LP: Jeff Fulchino (2-5) SV: Chris Baker (1)
Home Runs: RR Hector Gimenez (5) off Jeff Fulchino in the 5th inning
TIME: 2:19 ATT: 8,476
Triple-A All-Star Jason Hirsh came close to tossing a no-hitter. Hirsh allowed a 3rd inning single to Isotope starter Jeff Fulchino, then combined with Triple-A All-Star teammate Chris Baker to one-hit shutout the Isotopes 4-0 on Wednesday evening at The Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Albuquerque has lost five straight games and moved from sole possession of second place into a second place tie with the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) at 9.5 games behind the Express.
Joe McEwing singled, advanced to second base when Royce Huffman walked, and scored on Brooks Conrad's double to left field as the Express led 1-0 in the 4th inning.
Hector Gimenez homered to left field to lead off the 5th inning. An out later, Mike Rodriguez doubled, moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored on an error on the play as the Express extended their lead to 3-0.
E-train plated their final run in the 8th inning -- McEwing singled, stole second base, took third base when Luke Scott flew out, and scored on a wild pitch.
Jeff Fulchino (L, 2-5)	7.0	6	3	2	2	5	1
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 287 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 18 BB, 57 K, 8 SB, .265 AVG Jason Stokes: 157 AB, 27 R, 40 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 24 BB, 60 K, 1 SB, .255 AVG Eric Reed: 169 AB, 26 R, 47 H, 8 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 8 BB, 36 K, 8 SB, .278 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2003, Chad Allen three-run homered in the 1st inning to provide the Isotopes all the runs they would need in a 5-2 victory over the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) in Des Moines, Iowa.
'TOPES NOTES: The Marlins recalled P Jason Vargas from the Isotopes on Wednesday evening and optioned P Renyel Pinto to Albuquerque. Pinto pitched on Wednesday evening in his only appearance since the callup to the Marlins and allowed 4 earned runs in 3 innings. In other Isotope transactions, P Christopher Young went back to Class-AA Carolina and P Chris George was placed back on the active Isotope roster (officially, George was transferred from Class-A Jupiter to Albuquerque in the paper move). . . . Paul Hoover went hitless in three at-bats to snap a 9-game hitting streak. . . . The Isotopes were shut out for the fourth time in 2006. . . . The one-hit performance was the Isotopes' most anemic showing of the season (previous mark: 3 hits in an April game in Iowa). The mark did not tie or set a franchise record because the Isotopes came up with no hits in a game in 2003, their fifth game in franchise history. . . . Jeff Fulchino has dropped his last four pitching decisions. . . . The Isotopes have yet to name a starter for Thursday's series finale against Round Rock. Jason Vargas was slated to start, but that won't happen due to his callup. It's very unlikely Renyel Pinto will start as he may not report in time for the game plus he tossed three innings in the Marlins game on Wednesday night. Matt Blank also seems unlikely since he made a spot start recently, unless he could pitch some innings on two days rest. Chris George is expected to start Friday, but the Isotopes could have the possibility of shortening his rest by a day (to three days rest) and then start Blank on Friday on three days rest. Due to an overworked bullpen, it seems unlikely Isotope relievers will be strung together to pitch a full game. If there was enough lead time given to the Isotopes about the move, there could be a pitcher brought up from Class-AA Carolina to make the start before returning to Carolina. Stay tuned to see what the Isotopes do in the finale. E-train is expected to send LHP Mark McLemore (1-1, 1.25) to the bump.
Filed 07/05/2006

July 4, 2006 - Isotopes (45-41)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -8.5 Games

The Dell Diamond	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Albuquerque	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.	1	4	0
Round Rock	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	X	.	5	12	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Mike Gallo (2-0) LP: Nic Ungs (7-7)
TIME: 2:40 ATT: 12,022
The Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) spotted the Isotopes a run before coming up with five unanswered runs to hand the Isotopes their fourth straight defeat by a final score of 5-1 in the series opener.
In the 2nd inning, Paul Hoover and Jason Stokes walked. Mark LIttle flied out to center field as Hoover advanced to third base, and Drew NIles sacrifice flied out to right field to bring home Hoover as the Isotopes led 1-0.
Round Rock was able to score against Isotopes starter Nic Ungs in the 3rd inning. Joe McEwing and Luke Scott singled and Royce Huffman's single drove in McEwing. Humberto Quintero singled to drive in Scott. Charlton Jimerson reached on a fielder's choice with Huffman out at home plate. Cody Ransom singled to left field to load the bases and Express starter Brandon Backe walked as Quintero trotted home to make it 3-1 Round Rock.
In the 7th inning, Huffman singled and scored on Ransom's double, and in the 8th inning, Mike Rodriguez scored when Huffman drew a bases-loaded walk.
Nic Ungs (7-7)	6.0	10	3	3	2	7	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 284 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 17 BB, 56 K, 8 SB, .268 AVG Jason Stokes: 154 AB, 27 R, 40 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 24 BB, 60 K, 1 SB, .260 AVG Eric Reed: 166 AB 26 R, 47 H, 8 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 BB, 36 K, 8 SB, .283 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In front of the second largest crowd in Isotopes Park history, the Isotopes came back from a 5-run defecit to defeat the Oklahoma Redhawks (AAA Rangers) 11-7. Matt Padgett two-run homered and Chris Aguila and Todd Sears drove in two runs.
'TOPES NOTES: There was a 32 minute rain delay in the contest. . . . The Isotopes are 3-1 in Fourth of July contests. . . . Paul Hoover singled to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Nic Ungs continues to lead the team in losses (7), but he is also tied with just-promoted-to-Florida Renyel Pinto for the team lead in wins (7). . . . Shin-Soo Choo of the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) is the PCL Batter of the Week. Choo hit .581 (18x31) during the week with 3 homers and 11 RBI. . . . Cesar Jimenez of the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Jimenez tossed a complete game, one-hit shutout against the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Dodgers). Jimenez walked two and struck out 4 in his award-winning performance. . . . Albuquerque looks to snap their losing streak as they sent RHP Jeff Fulchino (2-4, 3.79) to the mound to face Round Rock's RHP Jason Hirsh (9-2, 2.42).
Filed 07/04/2006

Yusmeiro Petit / Chris Resop Swap Places
The Marlins recalled P Yusmeiro Petit from the Isotopes and optioned P Chris Resop to Albuquerque. Petit could make the start for the Marlins on Wednesday evening in Washington, DC against the Nationals.
Filed 07/04/2006

July 3, 2006 - Isotopes (45-40)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -7.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Memphis	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	2	.	5	9	0
Albuquerque	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.	3	11	0

ISOTOPES STARTER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR
WP: Matt Perisho (2-1) LP: Joe Horgan (4-4) SV: Andy Cavazos (2)
Home Runs: MEM John Gall (5) off Joe Horgan in the 9th inning
TIME: 3:14 ATT: 15,020
In front of an Isotopes franchise record home crowd of 15,020, John Gall two-run homered in the 9th inning to give the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) a 5-3 victory over the Isotopes in the series finale. The Isotopes have dropped three straight games as they begin a roadtrip to face the division leader.
Eric Reed singled, stole second base and scored on Chris Aguila's double in the 1st inning as the Isotopes led 1-0.
Mike Rose doubled and scored on Jason Conti's single in the 4th inning as the Redbirds tied the game at 1-1.
Both teams remained deadlocked at 1-1 until the 7th inning. Memphis' Skip Schumaker drew a leadoff walk and took second base on a wild pitch. John Nelson laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance Schumaker to third base. Brian Daubach was intentionally walked and Daubach moved to second base on a passed ball. Gall singled to left field to drive Schumaker and Rose singled to right field to drive in Daubach as the Redbirds led 3-1.
Albuquerque answered in their half of the 7th frame. Chris Ashby walked, Drew Niles walked and Mark Little singled to load the bases. After Reed struck out swinging, Isotope All-Star Robert Andino singled to center field to drive in Ashby. Aguila sacrifice flied out to left field to bring Niles home with the game tying run.
Gall homered to left field with two outs in the 9th inning and Nelson on base as the Redbirds took a 5-3 lead.
In the bottom of the 9th inning, Andy Cavazos entered the game in relief for Memphis looking for the save. Niles singled to lead off the inning and LIttle struck out. Eric Reed singled to right field and Andino followed by grounding into a double play to end the game.
Matt Blank	5.0	4	1	1	6	3	0
MARLIN PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME (With Season Stats): Robert Andino: 280 AB, 40 R, 76 H, 10 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 17 BB, 54 K, 8 SB, .271 AVG Jason Stokes: 151 AB, 27 R, 39 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 23 BB, 60 K, 1 SB, .258 AVG Eric Reed: 162 AB, 26 R, 47 H, 8 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 BB, 36 K, 8 SB, .290 AVG
THIS DAY IN ISOTOPES HISTORY: In 2005, five Omaha Royals (AAA Royals) pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout of the Isotopes (2-0 final score). The game was played in front of 22,023 at Rosenblatt Stadium, still the largest crowd the Isotopes have ever played in front of in their three and a half years of existance.
'TOPES NOTES: To bolster a tired bullpen, P Christopher Young was transferred from Class-AA Carolina to Albuquerque and P Chris George was transferred from Albuquerque to Class-A Jupiter in a paper move. . . . Memphis took three out of the four games in the series with the Isotopes. 42,662 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 10,666. 70,562 total watch the Isotopes during the eight-game homestand. . . . The Isotopes and Redbirds played their final game at Isotopes Park in 2006.and Memphis won 5 out of the 8 games. Albuquerque travels to Memphis on July 7-9 to conclude the 16-game season series between the two clubs. . . . Eric Reed stole his 8th base, tying him with Robert Andino for the team lead. . . . The Isotopes grounded into five double plays, potentially a franchise record. . . . The 15,020 attendance was the largest crowd ever to watch a baseball game in Albuquerque, and the mark broke the previous Isotopes Park attendance record of 14,744 set on July 4, 2005. The 2006 Isotopes Park opening night crowd moved down in rank to the fourth largest crowd of 2006. . . . The silent auction for the Isotopes' "Fourth of July" jerseys raised about $6000 for the United Way of Central New Mexico. . . . Memphis second baseman Junior Spivey was ejected from the game by Home Plate umpire John Coons in the 7th inning. . . . The Isotopes head to the road for three games against division-leader Round Rock Express (AAA Astros) and three games at Memphis to head into the All-Star break. Pitching probables for Tuesday evening's series opener in Round Rock are RHP Nic Ungs (7-6, 3.79) for the Isotopes and undecided for the E-train.
Filed 07/03/2006

July 2, 2006 - Isotopes (45-39)

PCL American Conf. Southern Division, 2nd Place, -6.5 Games

Isotopes Park	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11		R	H	E
Memphis	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	.	6	7	1
Albuquerque	0	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.	5	11	1

WP: Brian Falkenborg (4-2) LP: J.B. Miadich (1-1) SV: Andy Cavazos (1)
Home Runs: MEM John Nelson (14) off Chris Geo

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The Isotopes' shortest roadtrip of the season concluded when their game against the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Nationals) at Zephyr Field was postponed due to rain. No makeup date was announced.

Since the contest was the last regularly scheduled one between the two clubs, it could be a game never made up.

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