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2014 News and Game Summary Archive
August 29, 2014 - Isotopes (61-79)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 002 003 100 -- 6 11 2 Albuquerque 001 002 15x -- 9 10 1 WP: Fabio Martinez (1-0) LP: Gonzalez Germen (3-1) SV: Yimi Garcia (5) HR: LVG Andrew Brown (20) off Reed (3rd inning, 2R) LVG Andrew Brown (21) off Patterson (7th inning, S) LVG Cesar Puello (6) off Reed (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Clint Robinson (17) off Mazzoni (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Clint Robinson (18) off Germen (8th inning, 2R) ABQ Carlos Triunfel (4) off Germen (8th inning, 3R) TIME: 2:47 ATT: 10,117
Clint Robinson had a pair of two-run homers but it was Carlos Triunfel's homer that provided the winning runs as the Isotopes defeated the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 9-6 for Albuquerque's second straight victory. Las Vegas' Andrew Brown two-run homered in the 3rd inning and the Isotopes halved that defecit with a run in the bottom half of the frame. Triunfel singled, went to second base on Isotopes starter Chris Reed's sacrifice bunt and scored on Walter Ibarra's single. Las Vegas added three more runs to the scoreboard in the 6th inning on Cesar Puello's two-run homer and Matt Reynolds' RBI single. In the home half of the 6th inning, Joc Pederson singled and scored on Clint Robinson's two-run homer as the Isotopes trailed 5-3.
Each team scored a run in the 7th inning. Brown hit his second homer of the night for Las Vegas, while for Albuquerque Mike Baxter bunt-singled, went to second base on a throwing error on the play, advanced to third base on Roger Bernadina's groundout and scored on Triunfel's groundout.
Albuquerque powered their way to victory in the 8th inning. Pederson walked to get things started and scored an out later on Clint Robinson's second two-run homer of the game to tie the game at 6-6. Jamie Romak singled, Baxter walked and Triunfel launched a three-run homer for the eventual game-winning runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Chris Reed 5.2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 2 HR, 10.97 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.307), 2 R, 1 BB, 2 K Yimi Garcia: (SV, 5) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 Bb, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.10 ERA Chris Reed: 5.2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 2 HR, 10.97 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The win guaranteed that the Isotopes will have a winning division record this season. The final record against their division opponents is still to be determined as there are two games left against the division-foe 51s. . . . Fabio Martinez earned his first Triple-A victory and became the 22nd Isotope pitcher to record a win this season. . . . Joc Pederson singled to extend his hitting streak to eight games, the second time this season he has had a hitting streak of eight games. In tonight's Joc-related promotion, a lucky fan named Renee was the winner of Pederson's 1994 Buick Century automobile. . . . The victory was Albuquerque's eighth when trailing after six innings of play. . . . The game was Clint Robinson's first multi-homer game of the season. . . . Omaha Storm Chasers' (AAA Royals) slugger Carlos Peguero joined the PCL 30 homer club with his 30th homer tonight. Joc Pederson has 33 homers for a three-homer lead in the PCL homer race with just days left in the season. . . . Wally Backman of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) is the PCL Manager of the Year. Backman skippered the 51s to the best record in the PCL as of four days remaining in the season and easily ran away with the Pacific Conference Southern Division crown, likely to end up winning the division by more than 10 games over the second place team El Paso. Other top vote-getting managers were Steve Scarsone (Sacramento), Pop Warner (Memphis) and Phil Nevin (Reno). . . . The series takes a day off Saturday before resuming Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (7-6, 4.75) for the Isotopes and RHP Matthew Bowman (3-2, 2.25) for the 51s.
Filed 08/29/2014

August 28, 2014 - Isotopes (60-79)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 031 000 001 -- 5 10 1 Albuquerque 020 150 11x -- 10 15 0 WP: Justin Germano (5-14) LP: Rafael Montero (6-4) HR: LVG Daniel Muno (14) off Germano (2nd inning, 2R) LVG Brandon Allen (13) off Enright (9th inning, S) TIME: 2:48 ATT: 8,187
Griff Erickson had four hits and five RBI as the Isotopes defeated the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 10-5 in the opener of the final series of the season at "The Lab". Albuquerque ended a five-game losing streak while snapping Las Vegas' 7-game winning streak. Brandon Allen doubled home a run and Daniel Muno two-run homered as Las Vegas led 3-0 in the top of the 2nd inning. In the bottom half of the frame, Jamie Romak walked and scored on Alex Guerrero's double. Guerrero went to third base on Mike Baxter's groundout and scored on Erickson's single. Andrew Brown doubled home a run in the 3rd inning to extend Las Vegas' lead to 4-2. Albuquerque's offense really got in gear starting in the 4th inning when Baxter doubled and scored on Erickson's single. The Isotopes had a five-run 5th inning that gave them a 8-4 lead. Isotopes starter Justin Germano singled, Trayvon Robinson doubled and Joc Pederson singled them both home. Pederson went to third base on a wild pitch and scored two outs later when Guerrero reached on an error. Baxter singled to put runners on the corners and Erickson followed with a two-run single.
Baxter doubled and scored on Erickson's single in the 7th inning and in the 8th inning, Pederson walked and scored on Clint Robinson's double as the Isotopes led 10-4.
Allen solo homered in the 9th inning for the 51s' final run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Justin Germano (W, 5-14) 7 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 1 HR, 5.02 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 2x3 (.307), 2 R, 2 RBI (78), 2 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x3 (.328), 2 R, 1 2B (14), 1 RBI (47)
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson won another end-of-season honor today when he was named the 2014 PCL Most Valuable Player. Others receiving votes included Javier Baez and Kris Bryant of Iowa, Adam Duvall of Fresno and Shane Peterson of Sacramento. Pederson was the first Isotope to win the PCL MVP award and the seventh player in the history of Triple-A baseball in Albuquerque - six Dukes had previously won the award with the most recent Dukes MVP being Paul Konkero in 1997. Pederson's final honors will come when the Isotopes announce their own team-based awards sometime during the homestand. . . . Joc Pederson has a seven game hitting streak, the longest active hitting streak on the team. . . . Griff Erickson had his second four-hit game of the season tonight. . . . The Isotopes and 51s continue the final series of the season on Friday evening. Probables are LHP Chris Reed (0-3, 12.06) for the Isotopes and RHP Cory Mazzoni (5-1, 4.70) for the 51s. One lucky eligible fan in attendance will win Joc Pederson's 1994 Buick Century clunker in a promotion tied to Friday's game.
Filed 08/28/2014

August 27, 2014 - Isotopes (59-79)
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Albuquerque 000 001 000 -- 1 7 0 Oklahoma City 100 000 01x -- 2 5 0 WP: Jason Stoffel (5-4) LP: Robert Carson (2-6) SV: Jorge De Leon (3) TIME: 2:41 ATT: 4,524
There are many ways to cash in the game-tying run in the 9th inning with a runner on third base and one out. The Isotopes, mired in one of their longest losing streaks of the season, were not able to execute any one of those ways to bring home the game-tying run in a 2-1 loss to the Oklahoma City Redhawks (AAA Astros) in the final road game of the 2014 season.
The Redhawks plated a run in the 1st inning when Joe Sclafani ground-rule doubled and scored on Preston Tucker's single.
Albuquerque knotted the game at 1-1 in the 6th inning. Tim Federowicz drew a one-out walk, went to third base on Clint Robinson's single and scored on Jamie Romak's sacrifice flyout.
Oklahoma City won the game with a run in the 8th inning. Tucker walked, went to second base on Matt Duffy's walk, was replaced by pinch-runner Ruben Sosa and Sosa scored on Domingo Santana's double.
In Albuquerque's 9th inning when they wasted a good opportunity to at least tie the game, Alex Guerrero doubled to lead off the frame. Guerrero advanced to third base on Mike Baxter's groundout before Walter Ibarra foul popped up to third base and Carlos Triunfel flied out to center to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 3.83 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.304), 1 2B (17), 2 K Alex Guerrero: DH - 2x4 (.328), 1 2B (13), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes continued to add to their franchise records that were set with last night's game. Tonight, the new franchise worst updated stats are 79 losses in a season, 20 games below the .500 mark, and 20 games out of first place in their division. . . . The Isotopes are a half-game from being in the basement of their Pacific Conference Southern Division. The Isotopes are too many games back of second-place El Paso in order to make a run at improving their third-place standing. Hopefully Albuquerque can win some at home over the final homestand and Salt Lake can lose some on the road over their final games in order to help the Isotopes finish in third place in the four-team division. . . . The Isotopes have been swept four times this season. Tonight's game concluded the only four-game series between the two clubs this season and 17,721 attended for a per-game average of 4,430. All-time, Oklahoma City leads the series 97-82 including 58-33 in games played in Oklahoma City. . . . Albuquerque finished 5-10 with one game lost to the schedule due to weather in the PCL's version of interleague play against the American Conference Northern division. In the year after changing conferences due to PCL realignment, the Isotopes finished a combined 8-22 with 2 games lost to the scheduled due to weather against their former conference, the American Conference. . . . The Isotopes finished 31-40 on the road this season. . . . Albuquerque's five game losing streak ties for the longest losing streak of the season and their five game road losing streak is the longest of the season. . . . Tim Federowicz went hitless in three at-bats to snap his season-best 8 game hitting streak. . . . Jeff Bennett tossed a quality start tonight and has had quality starts in four of his last five outings. . . . Jimmy Nelson of the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) was named the 2014 PCL Pitcher of the Year. He was so dominant in winning the end-of-season award that the only other votegetter was Kyle Hendricks of Iowa (AAA Cubs). . . . The Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) became the next team to be eliminated from making the postseason tonight. The remaining division races with the eliminated teams not mentioned: American Conference Northern Division has Oklahoma City (AAA Astros) 2 games up on the Omaha (AAA Royals) with Iowa (AAA Cubs) 4 games back with a elimination number of 1; American Conference Southern Division has Memphis (AAA Cardinals) 3 games up on Nashville (AAA Brewers); Pacific Conference Northern Division has Sacramento (AAA Athletics) in the drivers seat with Reno (AAA Diamondbacks) 1 game out. . . . The Isotopes return home for the final four-game homestand of the season starting Thursday night with a day off on Saturday to not create vehicle/pedestrian congestion and parking problems for the UNM Lobo Football home opener. Probables in the opener against division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) are RHP Justin Germano (0-1, 14.85) for the Isotopes and RHP Rafael Montero (6-3, 3.28) for the 51s.
Filed 08/27/2014

August 26, 2014 - Isotopes (59-78)
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Albuquerque 011 200 002 -- 6 11 3 Oklahoma City 106 400 11x -- 13 15 1 WP: Ross Seaton (1-1) LP: Zach Lee (7-12) HR: ABQ Alex Guerrero (13) off White (2nd inning, S) ABQ Alex Guerrero (14) off White (4th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (33) off Martinez (9th inning, S) TIME: 3:11 ATT: 4,243
Alex Guererro homered twice, Joc Pederson added to his PCL leading homer total, and Zach Lee tied an Isotopes franchise record no pitcher wants to have as the Oklahoma City Redhawks (AAA Astros) defeated the Isotopes 13-6 to hand Albuquerque their fourth straight loss. The Redhawks have also won the last 10 contests between the two clubs in games played at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Matt Duffy doubled home a run in the 1st inning for Oklahoma City.
Guerrero solo homered in the 2nd inning to tie the game and Albuquerque took their only lead of the game in the 3rd inning. Pederson doubled, tagged up and went to third base on Tim Federowicz's fly out and scored when Clint Robinson reached on an error.
The Redhawks plated six runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning to lead 7-2. Preston Tucker, Duffy, Carlos Perez and Max Stassi each singled home a run and Domingo Santana singled home two runs in the inning.
Guerrero homered in the 4th inning and Johnny Monell walked, went to second base on Walter Ibarra's groundout, advanced to third base when Roger Bernadina and Trayvon Robinson each drew walks, and scored when Pederson had the third straight walk of the frame.
Oklahoma City plated four more runs in the home half of the 4th inning to lead 11-4. Runs scored on a fielding error, Santana's double, Andrew Aplin's sacrifice flyout and Perez's single.
Jiovanni Mier singled home a run in the 7th inning and Santana sacrifice flied out in the 8th inning as the Redhawks extended their lead to 13-4.
Albuquerque plated the final two runs of the game in the 9th inning. Pederson solo homered to lead off the inning. An out later, Clint Robinson tripled and scored on a wild pitch.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 7-12) 3.1 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 5.54 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 3x4 (.305), 2 R, 1 2B (16), 1 HR (33), 2 RBI (76), 1 BB, E (6) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x5 (.325), 2 R, 2 HR (14), 2 RBI (46), 1 K Yimi Garcia: 2.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.15 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 7-12) 3.1 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 5.54 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Another day, another honor for Joc Pederson. Pederson was named the 2014 PCL Rookie of the Year, the first Isotope to win that end-of-season award. Other leading candidates for PCL Rookie of the Year were Nick Ahmed of Reno, Arismendy Alcantara, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant all of Iowa, Adam Duvall of Fresno and Chris Taylor of Tacoma. . . . Joc Pederson's 33rd homer moved him into a tie for the most homers in all of Triple-A baseball with former-Isotope John Lindsey who plays for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in the Mexican League. . . . Zach Lee earned his 12th defeat tonight, tying an Isotopes franchise record for most losses in a season (Justin Wayne, 2003). . . . The Isotopes as a team also established several franchise records with tonight's loss. Their 78 losses are the most losses in a season, their 19 games below the .500 mark are the most games ever below breakeven, and they are 19 games out of first place in the division, the furthest back the Isotopes have ever been. . . . Alex Guerrero has had third multi-homer games this season. There have been 14 Isotope multi-homer games, a new franchise record for multi-homer games in a season, breaking the old mark of 13 set in 2004. . . . Tim Federowicz hit safely to extend his longest hitting streak of the season to 8 games. . . . Albuquerque has 164 homers this season and over 100 of them are solo (101). . . . 60 of Albuquerque's 78 losses have come in games that the Isotopes were trailing after 6 innings. . . . The Arizona Fall League rosters were announced today and there were no Isotopes on the roster. The four players representing the Dodgers organization on the Glendale Desert Dogs are P Mike Thomas, IF Corey Seager, IF Darnell Sweeney, and OF Scott Schebler. . . . The Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) became the seventh PCL club to be eliminated from the playoff chase tonight. . . . The final road game of the 2014 season is Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (8-6, 3.95) for the Isotopes and LHP Rudy Owens (8-5, 4.52) for the Redhawks.
Filed 08/26/2014

August 25, 2014 - Isotopes (59-77)
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 6 1 Oklahoma City 010 000 02x -- 3 6 0 WP: Asher Wojciechowski (4-4) LP: Matt Magill (7-6) SV: Jorge De Leon (2) TIME: 2:33 ATT: 4,231
Isotopes starter Matt Magill no-hit the Oklahoma City Redhawks through 4 2/3 innings, the deepest no-hit bid by an Isotope this season, but he gave up a run without a hit in the 2nd inning and the Isotopes offense could not score any runs as the Redhawks shut out the Isotopes 3-0. It was Albuquerque's third straight loss and 77th loss of the season, tying a franchise record for most losses in a season.
In the 2nd inning, Preston Tucker drew a leadoff walk, went to second base on a wild pitch, advanced to third base on Matt Duffy's groundout and scored on Domingo Santana's sacrifice flyout.
The Redhawks added their final two runs of the game in the 8th inning. Ronald Torreyes, Tucker and Duffy singled to load the bases. Pinch-runner Ruben Sosa entered the game replacing Tucker and Santana drew a walk to bring home Torreyes. An out later, Carlos Perez sacrifice flied out to drive in Sosa.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill (L, 7-6) 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.75 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Alex Guerrero: LF - 0x3 (.323), 1 K Matt Magill: (L, 7-6) 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, WP, 4.75 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson was not named the PCL Hitter of the Week, but he did make the 2014 All-PCL Team, the 16th Isotope to earn a All-PCL team honor in franchise history. The 2014 All-PCL team, including position, club and affiliation: Francisco Pena (C - Omaha - Royals), Adam Duvall (1B - Fresno - Giants), Arismendy Alcantara (2B - Iowa - Cubs), Andy Marte (3B - Reno - Diamondbacks), Nick Ahmed (SS - Reno - Diamondbacks), Joc Pederson (OF - Albuquerque - Dodgers), Shane Peterson (OF - Sacramento - Athletics), Matt den Dekker (OF - Las Vegas - Mets), Brennan Boesch (DH - Salt Lake - Angels), Jimmy Nelson (RHP - Nashville - Brewers), Tsuyoshi Wada (LHP - Iowa - Cubs) and Blake Parker (RP - Iowa - Cubs). Pederson, Parker, Pena, and Peterson were the only members of the All-PCL team that represented the PCL at the 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game. . . . The Isotopes got two runners to third base in the game, including their best scoring chance when a runner was on third base with one out in the 8th inning. . . . Joc Pederson was given the night off. . . . Not only have the Isotopes tied their franchise record for most losses in a season (77) and most games below .500 (18 games), they set a franchise record for most games back in a division (18 games behind Las Vegas). There are mercifully 6 games left in the season for the Isotopes. . . . Albuquerque has been shut out 11 times this season. . . . Tim Federowicz doubled to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . The Redhawks moved into a tie with the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) atop their division, the American Conference Northern Division. . . . The New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) became the latest team to miss the PCL playoffs when they were eliminated tonight from the American Conference Southern Division. . . . Matt Clark of the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Clark hit .536 (15x28) with 3 homers and 9 RBI during the award week. . . . Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) pitcher Chris Heston is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Heston made one start and it was a complete game, 4-hit shutout as he earned the victory. . . . Game three of the series is Tuesday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (7-11, 5.41) for the Isotopes and RHP Alex White (3-5, 5.90) for the Redhawks.
Filed 08/25/2014

August 24, 2014 - Isotopes (59-76)
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Albuquerque 000 030 000 -- 3 6 0 Oklahoma City 030 110 10x -- 6 9 0 WP: Richard Rodriguez (2-0) LP: Chris Reed (3-0) SV: Jason Stoffel (11) HR: OKC L.J. Hoes (2) off Reed (4th inning, S) TIME: 3:00 ATT: 4,723
The Isotopes fell behind 4-0 after four innings and was only able to score three runs in the game in a 6-3 loss to the Oklahoma City Redhawks (AAA Astros) in the opener of their final four-game road series of the season.
Matt Duffy doubled home a run and Carlos Perez doubled home two runs in the 3rd inning and L.J. Hoes solo homered in the 4th inning as the Redhawks led 4-0.
The Isotopes plated their only three runs in the 5th inning. Mike Baxter singled, Carlos Triunfel walked and Trayvon Robinson tripled them both home before scoring on Joc Pederson's single.
Preston Tucker singled home a run in the 5th inning and had a sacrifice flyout in the 7th inning for the final run of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Chris Reed (L, 0-3) 4.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 12.06 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x4 (.300), 1 RBI (74), 1 BB, 3 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.327), 1 K Chris Reed: (L, 0-3) 4.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, WP, 2 HBP, 12.06 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Normally when the Dodgers activate a player from the disabled list, the corresponding move usually affects the Isotopes but that was not the case today. The Dodgers activated IF Hanley Ramirez from the Disabled List and optioned IF Erisbel Arruebarrena not to Albuquerque but rather Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. . . . The Isotopes have not been having any luck playing in Oklahoma City in the last two seasons. They have dropped eight straight games played against the Redhawks at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. . . . Game two of the series is Monday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (7-5, 4.98) for the Isotopes and RHP Asher Wojciechowski (3-4, 5.09) for the Redhawks.
Filed 08/24/2014

August 23, 2014 - Isotopes (59-75)
Security Service Field Albuquerque 301 040 002 -- 10 12 1 Colorado Springs 005 052 00x -- 12 15 0 WP: Yohan Flande (3-10) LP: Barry Enright (0-4) SV: Rob Scahill (2) HR: CSP Jason Pridie (12) off Enright (5th inning, 2R) CSP Christhian Adames (1) off Germano (5th inning, S) CSP Ben Paulsen (16) off Germano (3rd inning, GS) CSP Ben Paulsen (17) off Germano (5th inning, S) CSP Ben Paulsen (18) off Enright (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:02 ATT: 8,891
The Dodgers can now promote Joc Pederson to the big leagues if they were waiting on history to happen. Pederson stole second base without a throw in the 6th inning, becoming the first PCL member of the 30/30 Club since Frank Demaree in 1934, but the game was decided by Colorado Springs' slugger Ben Paulsen, who homered three times, drove in 7 runs, and was a three-run homer short of hitting for the homer cycle as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) outslugged the Isotopes 12-10 in the series finale in Colorado Springs on Saturday evening. Albuquerque got off to a good start in the 1st inning. Pederson singled with one out, Tim Federowicz walked and Clint Robinson singled home Pederson. Jamie Romak drew a walk to load the bases and Alex Guerrero delivered a two-run single. Federowicz singled and scored two outs later on Guerrero's triple as the Isotopes built a 4-0 lead in the top of the 3rd inning. Albuquerque's lead vanished when the Sky Sox plated five runs in the 3rd inning on Rafael Ynoa's single and Paulsen's grand-slam homer. Albuquerque regained the lead at 8-5 in the 5th inning. Federowicz and Clint Robinson singled with one out, Romak doubled home Federowicz and Guerrero followed with a double to drive in Robinson and Romak. Carlos Triunfel's triple brought Guerrero home. The Sky Sox powered their way to a 10-8 lead with four of their five runs in the home half of the 5th inning scoring using the homer. Cristhian Adames and Paulsen solo homered, Jason Pridie two-run homered and Dustin Garneau tripled home a run. Paulsen two-run homered in the 6th inning for the final Sky Sox runs of the game. The Isotopes plated the final runs of the game in the 9th inning. Federowicz and Romak drew walks with an out between them. Guerrero singled home Federowicz and after Mike Baxter drew a walk to load the bases, Triunfel's sacrifice flyout brought home Romak. With runners on first and second base, pinch-hitter Trayvon Robinson grounded out to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Justin Germano 4.1 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 3 HR, 5.01 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.301), 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 SB (30) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 4x5 (.329), 1 R, 1 2B (12), 1 3B (5), 6 RBI (44), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson's 30/30 Club accomplishment should put him in a good position to be the favorite to collect a bunch of honors this week, including the PCL Hitter of the Week, PCL Rookie of the Year, a member of the PCL end-of-season All-Star team, PCL MVP and some of the Isotope team awards to be announced before one of the games during the final homestand next weekend. . . . In Isotopes transactions, IF Brock Peterson was placed on the Disabled List wtih a fractured right thumb and C Johnny Monell was activated from the Disabled List. . . . The Isotopes lost their second game of the season when scoring 10 runs or more in a game. Both of those losses have come in the span of the last five games. . . . Alex Guerrero tied his Isotope season-best mark with 6 RBI in a game and was a homer short of hitting for the cycle. Guerrero had his third 4-hit game of the season. . . . The Sky Sox and Isotopes split their only four-game series of the season and 24,692 attended at Security Service Field for a per-game average of 6,173. All-time, Colorado Springs leads the series 37-33 including a 18-16 advantage in games played in Colorado Springs. . . . With tonight's loss, Albuquerque is 31-36 on the road and won't have a winning road record this season. . . . The Isotopes failed to homer in the game, snapping a season-longest streak of 11 games with a homer. . . . The Sky Sox's Ben Paulsen tied an Isotopes franchise record for being an opponent hitter to slug three homers against the Isotopes in a game. It was the first opponent three homer game that occurred on the road and not at Isotopes Park. . . . According to the Sky Sox, tonight's crowd of 8,891 was the 7th largest regular season home crowd in Sky Sox franchise history. . . . The Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) of the PCL Pacific Conference Northern Division tonight became the fifth PCL team to be eliminated from going to the playoffs. . . . The Isotopes conclude their last roadtrip of the season with a four-game series against the Oklahoma City Redhawks (AAA Astros). Probables in the series opener Sunday evening are LHP Chris Reed (0-2, 12.71) for the Isotopes and LHP Luis Cruz (1-1, 7.90) for the Redhawks. For those Isotope players whose contract does not expire at the end of the season, it will be a good four-game look at their new playing grounds if yesterday's rumor about the Dodgers moving their affiliation to Oklahoma City next season turns out to be true.
Filed 08/23/2014

August 22, 2014 - Isotopes (59-74)
Security Service Field Albuquerque 002 610 400 -- 13 20 2 Colorado Springs 021 003 001 -- 7 12 0 WP: Jeff Bennett (8-6) LP: Chad Bettis (3-3) SV: Drew Carpenter (1) HR: ABQ Alex Guerrero (12) off McClendon (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (32) off McClendon (7th inning, 3R) TIME: 3:39 ATT: 6,712
Joc Pederson homered and stole a base, putting him on the cusp of joining the 30/30 club in Albuquerque's 13-7 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) on Friday evening in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs' Dustin Garneau two-run doubled in the 2nd inning and Albuquerque tied up the game with two runs in the top of the 3rd inning. Trayvon Robinson singled, Pederson walked and pinch-hitter Clint Robinson singled home Trayvon Robinson. Pederson stole second base before scoring on Jamie Romak's single.
Ben Paulsen singled home a run in the 3rd inning as the Sky Sox had their last lead of the game at 3-2.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the 4th inning with a big six-run frame. Isotopes starter Jeff Bennett doubled, Trayvon Robinson and Pederson walked to load the bases. Tim Federowicz doubled home Bennett and Robinson while Clint Robinson doubled home Pederson and Federowicz. An out later, Alex Guerrero two-run homered.
Trayvon Robinson singled, stole second base and scored on Pederson's single in the 5th inning as the Isotopes extended the lead to 9-3.
Rafael Ynoa two-run doubled and Kyle Parker had a RBI single in the 6th inning as the Sky Sox trailed 9-6.
The Isotopes plated their final runs in the 7th inning. Carlos Triunfel bunt-singled, Trayvon Robinson singled and Pederson three-run homered. Federowicz followed with a double and scored on Romak's double.
Jason Pridie doubled home Colorado Springs' final run in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 8-6) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, WP, 3.95 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF - 2x4 (.301), 3 R, 1 HR (32), 4 RBI (73), 2 BB, 2 K, SB (29) Alex Guerrero: LF-2B - 1x5 (.318), 1 R, 1 HR (12), 2 RBI (38), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: Isotopes Director of Field Operations Casey Griffin was named the PCL's Sports Turf Manager of the Year, as voted by the league's managers and coaching staffs. Griffin is in his second season as the Director of Field Operations. Andy Beggs of the first-year El Paso Chihuahuas and last year's winner Eric Blanton of the Reno Aces were among the top-three finalists for the award. . . . The big off-field news was that the Daily Oklahoman newspaper cited multiple sources as saying the Dodgers will be moving their Triple-A affiliation from Albuquerque to Oklahoma City starting with the 2015 season. Oklahoma City is currently the top farm club of the Houston Astros. Albuquerque's affiliation with the Dodgers expires at the end of this season and no renewal of their Player Development Contract has been announced, making this report seem likely to occur. If the reporting is true and the Isotopes will no longer be the Triple-A partner of the Dodgers, the Isotopes will remain at the Triple-A level and will partner with another major league team. With all sorts of affiliation changes rumored to occur this offseason, there is no clear frontrunner who the Isotopes may call their parent club starting in 2015. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back to back games. His 32nd homer extended his PCL leading homer total to four over Omaha's Carlos Peguero (28). With tonight's stolen base, Joc needs one more steal in the remaining 9 games to become the first PCL 30/30 club member since 1934. The Isotopes and Pederson are collaborating on an interesting promotion for Friday August 29th during the Isotopes' final homestand of the season. During that game, fans in attendance who are at least 18 years old and have a valid drivers license will have an opportunity to enter to win and drive away (or tow away) Joc's 1994 Buick Century automobile. According to one of the best press releases the Isotopes team has ever released, the car is nicknamed "Little Chucky", has 166,000 miles on it, and has at least one operable window. It has an "awesome" stereo system and lack of air conditioning. The Kelly Blue Book estimated value is around $1,000. . . . The 3 hour, 39 minute contest was Albuquerque's longest road 9-inning contest of the season. . . . The Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) became the first PCL club to clinch a division title when they won in extra innings to clinch the PCL Pacific Conference Southern Division title. With Las Vegas' clinching, the first-year El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) became the fourth PCL club to be eliminated from making the postseason. . . . Clint Robinson had 3 hits, his team-leading 35th multi-hit game of the season. . . . Tim Federowicz tied an Isotope franchise record with 3 doubles in the game. . . . Jeff Bennett picked up his 8th victory, tying him with Carlos Frias for the most wins this season. . . . Drew Carpenter was the 10th Isotope to record a save this season. . . . Isotopes shortstop Walter Ibarra was ejected by Home Plate umpire Blake Davis in the 3rd inning after being called out on strikes. It was Ibarra's second ejection of the season. . . . The series concludes Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Barry Enright (0-3, 7.81) for the Isotopes and LHP Yohan Flande (2-10, 5.00) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/22/2014

August 21, 2014 - Isotopes (58-74)
Security Service Field Albuquerque 000 140 003 -- 8 13 1 Colorado Springs 000 104 022 -- 9 16 0 WP: Rafael Betancourt (1-0) LP: Robert Carson (2-5) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (24) off Jurrjens (5th inning, GS) ABQ Joc Pederson (31) off Betancourt (9th inning, S) ABQ Brock Peterson (9) off Betancourt (9th inning, 2R) CSP Kyle Parker (13) off Lee (4th inning, S) CSP Kyle Parker (14) off Carson (9th inning, S) TIME: 3:26 ATT: 5,608
The Isotopes could not hold the lead that Jamie Romak's grand-slam homer gave them, then a pair of Isotopes 9th inning homers gave them the lead but the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) plated two runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to take a 9-8 victory over Albuquerque.
Each team scored a run in the 4th inning. Brock Peterson doubled and scored on Alex Guerrero's double in the 4th inning to get the Isotopes on the scoreboard and Kyle Parker solo homered for Colorado Springs in the bottom half of the frame.
Joc Pederson walked and Clint Robinson and Peterson singled to load the bases with one out in the 5th inning. Romak followed with a grand-slam homer as the Isotopes built a 5-1 lead.
Colorado Springs responded with four runs in the 6th inning to knot the game at 5-5. Angelys Nina and Jason Pridie had run-scoring singles, Pederson's throwing error allowed a run to score, and Jackson Williams sacrifice flied out to bring home the tying run.
Williams and Cristhian Adames each doubled home a run in the 8th inning as the Sky Sox took a 7-5 lead.
Pederson blasted his league-leading 31st homer and Clint Robinson singled, was replaced by pinch-runner Trayvon Robinson, and Peterson hit a two-run homer to give the Isotopes a 8-7 lead in the top of the 9th inning.
In the bottom of the 9th inning, Parker's second homer of the game tied the game and Tim Wheeler walk-off singled to drive in the game-winning run with two outs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 5.41 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.300), 2 R, 1 2B (15), 1 HR (31), 1 RBI (69), 1 BB, 1 K, E (5) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x4 (.321), 2 2B (11), 1 RBI (36), 1 K Zach Lee: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 5.41 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson homered in the game but since he already had 30 homers, it did not help him progress towards the 30/30 club. Pederson failed to steal a base in the game so he remains two steals short of 30/30 with 10 games left. . . . Jamie Romak's grand-slam homer was the third Isotopes grand-slam of the season. . . . Walter Ibarra went 0x5 to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . Brock Peterson had his first four-hit game of the season and has homered in back-to-back games. . . . The Isotopes have hit a homer in a season-best 10 straight games. . . . In the first of the PCL's end of season awards, Jason Roberts, the trainer of the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) was named the 2014 PCL Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS). . . . The series continues Friday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (7-6, 3.82) for the Isotopes and RHP Chad Bettis (3-2, 1.54) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/21/2014

August 20, 2014 - Isotopes (58-73)
Security Service Field Albuquerque 210 001 210 -- 7 12 1 Colorado Springs 030 010 000 -- 4 9 1 WP: Bruce Billings (1-1) LP: Christian Friedrich (2-9) SV: Yimi Garcia (4) HR: ABQ Brock Peterson (8) off Burres (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (14) off Friedrich (7th inning, 2R) CSP Jason Pridie (11) off Billings (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:16 ATT: 3,481
Tim Federowicz and Brock Peterson each had two run homers as the Isotopes opened their final roadtrip of the season with a 7-4 victory over the worst club in the PCL, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies). Albuquerque snapped a two-game losing streak with the win.
Federowicz singled with two outs in the 1st inning and scored on Peterson's homer and in the 2nd inning, Alex Guerrero tripled and scored on Baxter's double as the Isotopes built a 3-0 lead.
Rafael Ynoa two-run doubled and Kyle Parker singled home a run in the bottom of the 2nd inning as the Sky Sox tied up the game at 3-3.
Jason Pridie solo homered for Colorado Springs in the 5th inning to give the Sky Sox a 4-3 lead and the Isotopes knotted the game at 4-4 in the top of the 6th inning. Peterson, Jamie Romak and Guerrero had consecutive singles with Peterson scoring.
Albuquerque took the lead in the 7th inning when Joc Pederson drew a two-out walk and scored on Federowicz's homer.
The Isotopes plated the final run of the game in the 8th inning when Guerrero doubled and scored when Baxter reached on a fielding error.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 4 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.98 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 0x2 (.298), 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K, HBP Alex Guerrero: 2B - 3x4 (.317), 2 R, 1 2B (9), 1 3B (4), 1 RBI (35) Matt Magill: 4 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.98 ERA Yimi Garcia: (SV, 4) 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2.97 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: IF Delvis Morales was placed on the Disabled List with a right ankle sprain. . . . Joc Pederson was caught stealing in the game, so he remains two stolen bases short of joining the 30/30 club. There are 11 scheduled games left in the season. . . . Walter Ibarra hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . Tim Federowicz has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. . . . The Isotopes have homered in nine straight games, tying a season-best. . . . The series continues Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (7-11, 5.36) for the Isotopes and RHP Jair Jurrjens (0-3, 3.30) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/20/2014

August 19, 2014 - Isotopes (57-73)
Isotopes Park Nashville 500 202 400 -- 13 17 3 Albuquerque 610 021 011 -- 12 16 1 WP: Jose De La Torre (4-2) LP: Justin Germano (4-14) SV: Rob Wooten (12) HR: NSH Jeremy Hermida (12) off Carson (7th inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (13) off Blazek (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:34 ATT: 8,919
The Isotopes got the game-tying run to third base with one out in the bottom of the 9th inning but could not get the runner home in a 13-12 loss to the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) to conclude the series at "The Lab" on Tuesday evening.
The two clubs combined for 11 runs in the 1st inning. Nashville plated all five of their 1st inning runs with two outs on Matt Clark's ground-rule RBI double, Sean Halton's two-run double and Sounds starter Michael Blazek's bases-loaded two-run single.
Albuquerque took a 6-5 lead in the home half of the frame. Walter Ibarra singled and went to second base on a fielding error. Joc Pederson and Clint Robinson walked to load the bases ahead of Jamie Romak's single that drove in Ibarra. Mike Baxter singled home two -- Pederson and Clint Robinson -- and Roger Bernadina doubled home Romak. Devlis Morales' groundout plated Baxter and Isotopes starter Chris Reed singled in Bernardina.
Tim Federowicz solo homered for Albuquerque in the 2nd inning and Nashville tied the game with a two-run 4th inning. Pete Orr doubled home a run and later scored on Clark's single.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the 5th inning. Baxter and Bernadina singled. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch and another wild pitch brought home Baxter. Morales following with a single to drive in Bernadina.
Orr singled home a run and former-Isotope Jeremy Hermida doubled home a run in the 6th inning as the Sounds knotted the game at 9-9.
Albuquerque regained the lead in the bottom of the 6th inning when Pederson walked, went to second base on Federowicz's groundout and scored on Clint Robinson's double.
In the top of the 7th inning, Nashville took back the lead and would never give it up the rest of the game. Logan Schafer doubled home the game tying run, Orr doubled home the go-ahead run and Hermida had a two-run homer for insurance runs.
Clint Robinson tripled and scored on Romak's sacrifice flyout in the bottom of the 8th inning and in the bottom of the 9th inning, Trayvon Robinson doubled and went to third base on a fielding error on the play. Morales was hit by a pitch and Brock Peterson reached on a fielders choice with Trayvon Robinson scoring as the Isotopes trailed 13-12. Ibarra singled to put runners on the corners and Pederson and Federowicz each struck out, failing to bring home the game-tying run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Chris Reed 4 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 12.71 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF-CF - 0x3 (.299), 2 R, 3 BB, 2 K Chris Reed: 4 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, WP, 12.71 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: IF Erisbel Arruebarrena was recalled from his minor league rehabilitation assignment with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers and activated from the Isotopes Disabled List. Upon becoming active on the Isotopes roster, the Dodgers recalled him and optioned IF Carlos Triunfel to Albuquerque. . . . Joc Pederson was caught stealing in the game and never was able to swipe the bag or two he needs to reach the 30/30 club. There are 12 more games for Pederson to steal two bases to make PCL history. . . . The loss was Albuquerque's first of the season when scoring double-digit runs (13-1). . . . The Sounds took three out of the four games in the only series between the two clubs this season. 37,243 attended for a per-game average of 9,311. All-time, Albuquerque leads the series 93-85, including 49-42 at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes finished the PCL's version of interleague play against the American Conference Southern Division and had a 3-12 record with one game against Memphis cancelled due to rain. There are eight games left against the American Conference Northern Division to complete interleague play for this year. . . . Albuquerque is a season-worst 16 games below the .500 mark and and is a season-tying worst 15 games out of first place. Both stats are within sight of franchise records. . . . The 25 combined runs was an Isotopes Park season high. . . . The Isotopes bus to Colorado Springs to start their final roadtrip of the 2014 season on Wednesday evening in the opener of a four-game series against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies). Probables in the opener are RHP Matt Magill (7-5, 4.89) for the Isotopes and LHP Brian Burres (1-6, 7.01) for the Sky Sox.
Filed 08/19/2014

August 18, 2014 - Isotopes (57-72)
Isotopes Park Nashville 010 310 310 -- 9 16 1 Albuquerque 003 000 000 -- 3 8 0 WP: Donovan Hand (3-7) LP: Barry Enright (0-3) HR: NSH Jason Rogers (8) off Enright (2nd inning, S) NSH Hector Gomez (15) off Enright (4th inning, 2R) NSH Matt Clark (11) off Patterson (7th inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (30 off Hand (3rd inning, S) ABQ Mike Baxter (7) off Hand (3rd inning, S) TIME: 3:07 ATT: 7,207
After Albuquerque took a lead in the 3rd inning, the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) plated eight unanswered runs in a 9-3 victory, eliminating Albuquerque from going to the postseason. With the Isotopes failing to make the playoffs this season, attention turns to Joc Pederson who inched closer to becoming a member of the 30/30 club tonight.
Jason Rogers solo homered in the 2nd inning as the Sounds led 1-0.
Albuquerque plated all their runs in the 3rd inning and had their only lead of the game. Mike Baxter and Pederson had back-to-back solo homers with Pederson reaching the 30 homer mark. Tim Federowicz doubled, took third base on a fielding error on the play and after Clint Robinson walked, Brock Peterson grounded into a double play with Federowicz scoring.
Matt Clark and Sean Halton back-to-back doubled to bring in a run and Hector Gomez followed with a two-run homer as the Sounds regained the lead at 4-3 in the 4th inning.
Halton singled home a run in the 5th inning, Rogers doubled home a run and Clark two-run homered in the 7th inning, and Rogers doubled home a run in the 8th inning to close out the Nashville scoring.
Isotopes Starter Line: Barry Enright (L, 0-3) 6 IP, 11 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 HR, 7.81 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.301), 1 R, 1 HR (30), 1 RBI (68), 2 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B-SS - 0x4 (.308), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes were eliminated from making the playoffs in game 129, the earliest playoff elimination in franchise history. The previous earliest mark was game 130 in 2006. Albuquerque became eliminated tonight because they are 14 games back of division-leader Las Vegas with 13 games left to play, so there is no more possibility of winning the division title via tiebreaker if the Isotopes were to win every game left and Las Vegas lose every game left. . . . Joc Pederson's 30th homer gives him the PCL lead by four homers over Fresno's Adam Duvall and Omaha's Francisco Pena. In fact, Pederson leads all of American Triple-A baseball in homers with Andy Wilkins of Charlotte in the International League in second place with 29 homers. Former-Isotope John Lindsey leads all of Triple-A baseball with 33 homers for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in the Mexican League. With the hardest part of joining the 30/30 club over, Pederson only needs to swipe two more bags in the next 13 games to become the first PCL 30/30 club member in 80 years. . . . 21,577 hot dogs were consumed on the final 50-cent hot dog night of the season, an average of 2.99 per fan. . . . As he chases 30/30, Joc Pederson has hit 6 homers, drove in 10 runs and stole 3 bases in his last 10 games. . . . Mike Baxter and Joc Pederson were the seventh Isotope teammates to homer back-to-back this season with Pederson involved in three of those. . . . The Isotopes have lost all five games that Barry Enright has started. . . . Xavier Scruggs of the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Scruggs hit .458 (11x24) with 3 homers and 11 RBI during the award week. . . . New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) pitcher Andrew Heaney is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Heaney made two starts, going 1-0 with 0.60 ERA. In 15 innings pitched, Heaney allowed 5 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), walked 4 and struck out 16. . . . The series (and homestand) concludes Tuesday evening. Probables are LHP Chris Reed (0-2, 11.05) for the Isotopes and RHP Michael Blazek (3-4, 3.61) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/18/2014

August 17, 2014 - Isotopes (57-71)
Isotopes Park Nashville 000 010 010 -- 2 12 1 Albuquerque 031 000 00x -- 4 7 0 WP: Jeff Bennett (7-6) LP: Jay Jackson (0-2) SV: Yimi Garcia (3) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (16) off Jackson (2nd inning, S) ABQ Walter Ibarra (5) off Jackson (2nd inning, 2R) TIME: 2:54 ATT: 8,890
Jeff Bennett allowed a run in 6 innings for this third quality start in a row and a pair of Isotopes homers provided all the runs Bennett would need for the winning pitching decision as the Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) 4-2 to snap a four game losing streak.
Clint Robinson homered to lead off the 2nd inning. An out later, Alex Guerrero singled and stole second base and went to third base on an error on the play but that effort was not necessary as he trotted home on Walter Ibarra's two-run homer.
Albuquerque extended the lead to 4-0 in the 3rd inning. Trayvon Robinson singled and stole second base. After Joc Pederson and Tim Federowicz drew walks to load the bases, Clint Robinson grounded out to score Trayvon Robinson.
Former-Isotope Eugenio Velez doubled home a run in the 5th inning and Hector Gomez doubled home a run in the 8th inning for Nashville's only runs of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 7-6) 6 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.82 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: 1x3 (.301), 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 1x3 (.315), 1 R, 1 K, SB (4) Yimi Garcia: (SV, 3) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.07 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Another day, more Isotope transactions. IF Delvis Morales rejoins the Isotopes after he was transferred from Class-A Great Lakes and C Johnny Monell went on the Disabled List with a left ankle sprain. . . . One Isotope transaction that did not happen was that the Dodgers sent one of the two players-to-be-named-later to the Phillies as part of the Roberto Hernandez trade. Sent to the Phillies was IF Jesmuel Valentin, the Dodgers 22nd best prospect according to Baseball America. Valentin was playing with Class-A Great Lakes. . . . Joc Pederson did not homer or steal a base in the game, so he remains one homer and two stolen bases short of reaching the 30/30 club. Pederson was picked off and caught stealing in the 5th inning. There are 14 more scheduled games left in the season. . . . With today's crowd of 8,890, the Isotopes reached the 500,000 home attendance mark this season. It took 64 openings for the Isotopes to draw 507,605 and Albuquerque is averaging 7,931 fans per game, third-most in the PCL. . . . Albuquerque's extraordinarily unlikely playoff chances remain alive with their win and Las Vegas' loss today. The Isotopes are 14 games back of the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) with 14 games left to play, so Albuquerque would have to win out, Las Vegas would have to lose out, and the Isotopes would claim the division title due to the tiebreaker. . . . The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies) became the second PCL club to be eliminated from playoff contention when they were swept in a doubleheader Sunday. . . . The series rolls on Monday evening with the final 50 cent hot dog night of the season. Probables are RHP Barry Enright (0-2, 7.89) for the Isotopes and RHP Donovan Hand (2-7, 5.40) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/17/2014

August 16, 2014 - Isotopes (56-71)
Isotopes Park Nashville 401 010 002 -- 8 17 1 Albuquerque 020 000 010 -- 3 7 0 WP: Taylor Jungmann (7-5) LP: Zach Lee (7-11) HR: NSH Matt Clark (10) off Lee (5th inning, S) ABQ Brock Peterson (7) off Jungmann (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:16 ATT: 12,227
The Isotopes losing streak continued Saturday in a series opener with the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers). Albuquerque fell behind 4-0 in the 1st inning and was unable to overcome that quick defecit in a 8-3 loss. The Isotopes have lost four straight games and seven of their last eight.
Matt Clark had a bases-loaded two-run single, Sean Halton singled home a run and another run scored on Hector Gomez's groundout in Nashville's 1st inning.
Albuquerque trailed 4-2 in the 2nd inning. Brock Peterson solo homered and two outs later, Mike Baxter walked, stole second base, went to third base on a throwing error on the stolen base and scored on Walter Ibarra's single.
Halton singled home a run in the 3rd inning and Clark solo homered in the 5th inning as Nashville led 6-2.
Albuquerque's final run came in the 8th inning - Joc Pederson singled, stole second base and scored on Tim Federowicz's single.
The Sounds got their final two runs in the 9th inning when Matt Pagnozzi doubled home two runs with two outs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 7-11) 5 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 5.36 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x4 (.301), 1 R, SB (28) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x4 (.314), 1 K Zach Lee: (L, 7-11) 5 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, WP, 5.36 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: IF Erisbel Arruebarrena was sent to the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers on a rehabilitation assignment. The Dodgers recalled IF Carlos Triunfel from Albuquerque when IF Juan Uribe went on the Disabled List, and C Griff Erickson was activated from the Isotopes' Disabled List. . . . While Joc Pederson did not homer in the game, snapping a three consecutive game homer streak, he did make progress towards the 30/30 club with his 28th stolen base. Pederson has 15 scheduled games remaining to homer once more and have two steals to be the first PCL 30/30 club member since 1934. . . . Albuquerque has lost their last five home games, the longest home losing streak of the season. . . . There is another player in the 20/20 club to join Joc Pederson in the PCL this season. Chris Dominguez of the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) hit his 20th homer of the season Friday evening, giving him 20 homers and 20 stolen bases. . . . Game two of the series is Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (6-6, 3.96) for the Isotopes and RHP Jay Jackson (0-1, 7.71) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/16/2014

August 15, 2014 - Cancelled, Rain
Isotopes Park Memphis 100 xxx xxx -- 1 1 0 Albuquerque 000 xxx xxx -- 0 0 0 Cancelled, Rain in the 3rd innning
There was good news and bad news on Friday evening at "The Lab". The bad news is that the Isotopes were shut out and no hit in the game. The good news is that the game was cancelled due to rain. The game went into a delay in the 3rd inning due to lightning and rain and after around 2 hours of delay, the game was cancelled and will be lost to the schedule as tonight was the last meeting between the two clubs this season.
Keeping in mind stats from the game will not count, Memphis plated the only run of the night in the 1st inning off Isotopes starter Matt Magill. Randal Grichuk drew a one out walk, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Scott Moore's single. Later in th game, Albuquerque's Walter Ibarra flew out for the first out of the bottom of the 3rd inning just before the tarp came onto the field.
Joc Pederson on his quest to join the 30/30 club grounded into a double play in his only at-bat that does not count. Pederson has 16 scheduled games left in the season to hit one more homer and steal three more bases to reach 30/30.
While the game was lost to the schedule, it is like a "loss" in the playoff race as the Isotopes having a game cancelled and not made up combined with divison-leader Las Vegas' victory over Iowa Friday made Albuquerque's tragic number 1, meaning the Isotopes can be eliminated from going to the postseason on Saturday evening with a loss or a Las Vegas win.
With Memphis and Albuquerque only playing one four-game series this year in the PCL's version of interleague play, the series concludes with a Memphis sweep of the three games played and 20,081 attended for a per-game average of 6,694. All-time, Albuquerque leads the series with Memphis 100-81 (55-37 advantage at Isotopes Park, 45-44 advantage at Autozone Park in Memphis).
There were two Isotope transactions Friday. The Dodgers traded future considerations to the Texas Rangers for P Justin Germano. With Round Rock (the Rangers Triple-A club in the PCL) in 2014, Germano made 21 starts, had 3 complete games, and went 4-13 with a 4.51 ERA. Germano did not fare so well in 2 relief appearances with the Rangers this season, going 0-0 with a 11.81 ERA (7 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings). Roster room for Germano was freed up when the Dodgers recalled P Pedro Baez after Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu was placed on the Disabled List.
Albuquerque concludes their second to the last homestand of the season with a four game series against the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) beginning Saturday evening. With Nashville visiting for the only four-game series of the season, the Isotopes will not get to visit Herschel Greer Stadium one last time, but the PCL schedule should have the Isotopes visiting Nashville's brand new ballpark next season. Probables in Saturday's opener are RHP Zach Lee (7-10, 5.15) for the Isotopes and RHP Taylor Jungmann (6-5, 4.75) for the Sounds.
Filed 08/15/2014

August 14, 2014 - Isotopes (56-70)
Isotopes Park Memphis 037 250 000 -- 17 21 1 Albuquerque 231 000 100 -- 7 14 1 WP: Tyler Lyons (8-1) LP: Chris Reed (0-2) SV: Zach Petrick (1) HR: MEM Xavier Scruggs (17) off Reed (2nd inning, 2R) MEM Xavier Scruggs (18) off Carpenter (5th inning, 3R) ABQ Joc Pederson (29) off Lyons (2nd inning, 3R) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 5,977
The Isotopes gameday staff apparently forgot to put tonight's supply of baseballs in the humidor. The Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) and Isotopes played a game much more like that of the pre-humidor era, combining for 24 runs and 35 hits as the Redbirds outslugged the Isotopes 17-7. Albuquerque has lost three straight games and six of their last seven games.
The Isotopes took the first lead in the game when they scored two runs in the 1st inning. Joc Pederson walked, went to second base on Tim Federowicz's single, stole third base and scored on Brock Peterson's double. Clint Robinson followed with a sacrifice flyout.
Memphis then plated all 17 of their runs over the next four frames. In the 2nd inning, Xavier Scruggs two-run homered and Pete Kozma doubled in a run.
Albuquerque plated three runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning for their final lead of the game at 5-3. Jamie Romak and Carlos Triunfel singled and both came around to score two outs later on Pederson's league-leading 29th homer.
The Redbirds put up 7 runs in the 3rd inning to take a 10-5 lead. Scruggs doubled home a run, Kozma singled home two runs, Greg Garcia singled home a run, Thomas Pham had a two-run triple and Randal Grichuk brought home a run with a groundout.
Clint Robinson doubled and scored on Romak's double in the home half of the 3rd inning.
Kozma singled home a run and Garcia brought home a run on his fielders choice grounder as the Redbirds added two runs in the 4th inning, and Memphis added five more runs in the 5th inning. Scott Moore singled home a run, Scruggs had his second homer of the game -- a three run shot, and Redbirds starter Tyler Lyons singled in a run.
Albuquerque plated the final run of the game in the 7th inning when Federowicz doubled and scored on Peterson's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Chris Reed (L, 0-2) 2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 11.05 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.301), 2 R, 1 HR (29), 3 RBI (67), 1 BB, 1 K, SB (27) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.321) Chris Reed: (L, 0-2) 2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 11.05 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: OF Roger Bernadina was activated from the Disabled List and IF Erisbel Arruebarrena went on the Disabled List with right shoulder inflammation. . . . With Joc Pederson's 29th homer of the season tonight, he extended his PCL leading homer total to 3 over second place Adam Duvall of Fresno. Pederson also stole third base in the game, making it 17 games left for Pederson to hit one more homer and steal three more bases to reach the 30/30 club. Pederson has homered in three straight games for the first time this season. . . . Isotopes Park has by no means been a home field advantage for the Isotopes this season. They have lost 36 games at home this season, setting the franchise record tonight for the most home losses in a season and there are 9 more games at Isotopes Park to add to their home loss franchise record. With that home defeats record, the Isotopes are also guaranteed to have the fewest home victories in franchise history. . . . Albuquerque is a season worst 14 games below the .500 mark and their tragic number was reduced to 3 with their loss. Division-leader Las Vegas losing in extra innings in Iowa tonight kept Albuquerque from the possibility of being eliminated from playoff contention on Friday. . . . Position player Brock Peterson pitched for the Isotopes in the game and had a 1-2-3 inning, striking out Xavier Scruggs and getting Ed Easley and Pete Kozma to fly out. It was Peterson's second pitching outing of the season and in 2 innings of relief, Peterson has a 4.50 ERA (1 earned run) with 1 hit, no walks and 1 strikeout. John Cannon has been the only other Isotopes position player to pitch this season. . . . Drew Carpenter tied a franchise record for most earned runs given up by a reliever in a game (10). . . . The Isotopes gave up the most runs this season (17) and most hits this season (21). The 24 combined runs tied a season mark for the most combined runs in a home game and Albuquerque tied a season mark for most runs allowed in an inning when the Redbirds had a 7-run 3rd inning. . . . The Isotopes have a four-game home losing streak, tying for their longest of the season. . . . The two teams play their final matchup of the season tomorrow evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (7-5, 4.89) for the Isotopes and RHP Carlos Martinez (1-0, 0.00) for the Redbirds. Albuquerque needs a win to avoid the series sweep.
Filed 08/14/2014

August 13, 2014 - Isotopes (56-69)
Isotopes Park Memphis 000 302 001 -- 6 11 0 Albuquerque 010 211 000 -- 5 8 0 WP: Justin Wright (3-0) LP: Robert Carson (2-4) SV: Jorge Rondon (8) HR: MEM Pete Kozma (7) off Enright (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (28) off Gonzales (5th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (22) off Gonzales (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Jamie Romak (23) off Sherriff (6th inning, S) TIME: 3:17 ATT: 6,591
Jamie Romak homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his league-leading 28th homer, but the headline is Albuquerque losing the game in the 9th inning for the second night in a row. The Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) plated a run in the 9th inning to snap a tied game in a 6-5 victory over the Isotopes on Wednesday evening at "The Lab". Albuquerque has lost five of their last six contests.
Walter Ibarra doubled and scored on Isotope starter Barry Enright's single in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes led 1-0.
The Redbirds took a 3-1 lead in the 4th inning using Xavier Scruggs' RBI single, Audry Perez's run-scoring double and Greg Garcia's RBI groundout.
Alex Guerrero walked and scored on Romak's two-run homer as the Isotopes tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the 4th inning.
The Isotopes took the lead with Pederson's homer in the 5th inning and Pete Kozma two-run homered in the 6th inning as the Redbirds reclaimed the lead at 5-4.
Romak solo homered in the home half of the 6th inning to tie the game at 5-5.
Memphis' Stephen Piscotty singled home the go-ahead run in the 9th inning and in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Isotopes could not push across the game-tying run. Trayvon Robinson led off with a single and stole second base. Pederson had a foul pop-up, Trayvon Robinson went to third base on a wild pitch before Tim Federowicz struck out, and Brock Peterson grounded out to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Barry Enright 6 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 7.89 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF - 1x4 (.302), 1 R, 1 HR (28), 1 RBI (64), HBP Alex Guerrero: SS - 0x3 (.323), 1 R, 1 BB Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.02 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In news involving former Isotopes, the Dodgers released IF Chone Figgins. P Colt Hynes, who the Dodgers recently designated for assignment, was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays and send to their Triple-A team in Buffalo. . . . P Stephen Fife, who last pitched for the Isotopes on July 18th before going on the disabled list with right forearm stiffness the next day, underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday according to the official Dodgers.com website. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery in Los Angeles. The typical recovery time means he will not pitch again until late in the 2015 season or may end up missing all of the 2015 season. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back-to-back games for the seventh time this season. With his PCL leading 28 homers, Pederson has 18 games left to hit two more homers and steal four more bases to join the 30/30 club and become the first full-season PCL player to reach that mark since 1934. . . . Jamie Romak turned in his fourth multi-homer game of the season. Albuquerque has had 13 occurances of a player with a multi-homer game, tying the franchise record first set in 2004. . . . 15 of Albuquerque's 69 losses this season came when their opponents plated the game-winning runs in their final at-bats of the game. . . . The Isotopes late-season swoon is leading them towards establishing many franchise record worsts by the time the season ends. Currently, Albuquerque is a season worst 14.5 games out in the division and 13 games below the .500 mark. The good news from tonight is that they are not eliminated from playoff contention with a tragic number of 4. The Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) tonight became the first PCL club to be eliminated from playoff contention. . . . The series continues Thursday evening. Probables are LHP Chris Reed (0-1, 5.06) who is making his first start at Isotopes Park and second start overall at the Triple-A level. Memphis is expected to counter with LHP Tyler Lyons (7-1, 3.63). There are 10 home games left this season.
Filed 08/13/2014

August 12, 2014 - Isotopes (56-68)
Isotopes Park Memphis 000 102 002 -- 5 9 2 Albuquerque 200 000 010 -- 3 8 1 WP: Eric Fornataro (4-4) LP: Scott Elbert (0-2) SV: Jorge Rondon (7) HR: MEM Stephen Piscotty (8) off Bennett (6th inning, 2R) MEM Xavier Scruggs (16) off Elbert (9th inning, 2R) ABQ Mike Baxter (6) off Cooney (1st inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (27) off Kiekhefer (8th inning, S) TIME: 2:53 ATT: 7,513
Joc Pederson homered in the 8th inning to tie the game before the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) scored two runs in the 9th inning to claim a series-opening 5-3 victory over Albuquerque.
Albuquerque raced to a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning. Mike Baxter led off the Isotopes' at-bats with a solo homer. Pederson followed with a single, went to third base on Brock Peterson's single and scored on Jamie Romak's sacrifice flyout.
Scott Moore singled home a run in the 4th inning and Stephen Piscotty two-run homered in the 6th inning as Memphis took a 3-2 lead.
Pederson solo homered in the bottom of the 8th inning to knot the game at 3-3 and Xavier Scruggs had a two-run homer with one out in the top of the 9th inning for Memphis' winning runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 3.96 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x3 (.302), 2 R, 1 HR (27), 1 RBI (63), 1 BB Alex Guerrero: LF - 0x4 (.328) Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.06 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: P Josh Ravin was placed on the Disabled List with a strained groin. . . . The Isotopes announced that they have an agreement with Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA, the full-time cable channel devoted to the Dodgers, to air five Isotopes games on the cable channel on a tape delay basis. All the games are from Isotopes Park and are August 15th against Memphis, August 16th and 18th against Nashville, and August 29th and 31st against Las Vegas. The tape-delayed airtimes on TWC SportsNet LA range from August 17th to September 2nd. It is not very likely New Mexicans will be able to watch the tape-delayed telecasts on TWC SportsNet LA because the channel does not have much distribution on cable systems even in Southern California, what little carriage exists is limited to the team's television territory which includes Southern California, southern Nevada and Hawaii and does not include New Mexico, and there is no carriage on DirecTV or DISH Network by satellite. The telecasts can be viewed live by MILB.TV subscribers. . . . Joc Pederson's 27th homer put him in sole possession of first place atop the PCL leaderboard for homers. Pederson has 19 games left to hit three more homers and have four more stolen bases to become the first PCL 30/30 club member since 1934. Pederson had 2 hits and leads the team with 33 multi-hit games. . . . Mike Baxter had the second Isotope leadoff homer this season (Trayvon Robinson - July 5th doubleheader game 1 vs Las Vegas). . . . Alex Guerrero went hitless in four at-bats to snap a 9-game hitting streak. . . . The Isotopes are back to season-tying worsts of 12 games below the .500 mark and 13.5 games behind the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). With the Isotopes loss and 51s win on Tuesday evening, Albuquerque's tragic number became 6. . . . The loss snapped a four-game winning streak against the Redbirds in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . Isotopes pitching did not allow a walk in a game for the eighth time this season. . . . Jeff Bennett had a quality start for the second outing in a row. . . . There was a big announcement in El Paso today. It was announced the 2015 Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game will be played at Southwest University Park in El Paso on September 22, 2015. The game is a one-game winner-take-all matchup between the PCL Champion and International League Governor's Cup champion to determine the overall Triple-A Champion. The 2014 contest will be played on September 16th at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, North Carolina. . . . Game 2 of the series with the Redbirds continues on Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Barry Enright (0-2, 8.04) for the Isotopes and LHP Marco Gonzales (2-1, 3.45) for the Redbirds. There are 11 home games left this season.
Filed 08/12/2014

August 11, 2014 - Isotopes (56-67)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 042 020 000 -- 8 12 0 Las Vegas 200 000 000 -- 2 6 0 WP: Zach Lee (7-10) LP: Giancarlo Alvarado (3-6) SV: Red Patterson (1) HR: ABQ Tim Federowicz (12) off Alvarado (5th inning, S) TIME: 2:34 ATT: 4,806
Isotopes starter Zach Lee had 6 innings of five-hit, 2 run ball and Alex Guerrero added 3 RBI as the Isotopes defeated the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 8-2 in the series finale in the Sin City on Monday evening. Albuquerque snapped a three-game losing streak with the win.
Las Vegas scored their only two runs of the game in the 1st inning when Brandon Allen singled home a run and another run scored on a wild pitch.
Albuquerque took the lead in the 2nd inning. Clint Robinson walked, went to second base on a wild pitch, took third base on Jamie Romak's double and Alex Guerrero singled home Clint Robinson. Mike Baxter singled home Romak and after Walter Ibarra grounded out, Lee helped his own cause with a two-run single.
Albuquerque added two more runs in the 3rd inning. Tim Federowicz and Romak singled ahead of Guerrero's two-run double.
The Isotopes scored their last two runs in the 5th inning. Federowicz solo homered and Clint Robinson singled and scored on Romak's double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 7-10) 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 5.15 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 0x5 (.299), 3 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x4 (.335), 1 R, 1 2B (8), 3 RBI (34) Zach Lee: (W, 7-10) 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, WP, 5.15 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers optioned P Pedro Baez to Albuquerque. . . . Las Vegas took three out of the five games in the series and 24,612 attended at Cashman Field for a per-game average of 4,922. It was the final game between the two clubs this season in Las Vegas and each team won four games. Albuquerque came into the series 11.5 games back and ended the series 12.5 games back. The 51s and Isotopes complete the 16-game season series with a four game series in Albuquerque in late August going through Labor Day that completes the 2014 regular season. . . . Alex Guerrero had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Isotopes pitcher Zach Lee has driven in a pair of runs in a game for the second time this season. Lee leads all pitchers with 4 RBI this season. Lee also got the win in the game, snapping a three-game losing decision streak. Lee had a quality start, his first since June 19th at Omaha. . . . Red Patterson recorded a three-inning save, becoming the 9th Isotope this season with a save. . . . Tommy Pham of the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Pham hit .500 (14x28) with 2 homers and 7 RBI during the award week. . . . Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) pitcher Rafael Montero is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Montero made one start during the award week and got the win after pitching eight scoreless innings of 1 hit ball with 2 walks and 11 strikeouts. . . . The Isotopes return home for an eight game homestand that will complete most of the 12 games left on the 2014 home schedule. The first four games are against the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) and marks the start of the final 16-game stretch of play against the American Conference in what is essentially the PCL's equivalent of MLB's "interleague" play. Probables in the opener Tuesday evening are RHP Jeff Bennett (6-6, 3.97) for the Isotopes and LHP Tim Cooney (11-6, 3.69) for the Redbirds. The school night first pitch start time of 6:35 PM returns with this game.
Filed 08/11/2014

August 10, 2014 - Isotopes (55-67)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 200 000 012 -- 5 7 1 Las Vegas 000 061 00x -- 7 11 1 WP: Logan Verrett (10-4) LP: Bruce Billings (0-1) SV: Chase Bradford (4) HR: LVG Taylor Teagarden (11) off Billings (5th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:12 ATT: 1,670
In front of the smallest crowd the Isotopes have played in front of this season, the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) had a six-run 5th inning and the Isotopes were unable to complete a late game rally in falling to the 51s 7-5. Albuquerque has dropped three straight games to the division-leader Las Vegas.
The Isotopes got off to a promising start in the 1st inning. Mike Baxter led off with a walk, Joc Pederson singled and Brock Peterson doubled home Baxter. Pederson scored on Jamie Romak's groundout for a 2-0 Isotopes lead.
Bruce Billings made his Isotopes debut in relief in the 4th inning and allowed seven runs over the 5th and 6th innings. In the 5th inning, Allan Dykstra two-run doubled, Andrew Brown doubled home a run, Taylor Teagarden two-run homered and Anthony Seratelli singled home a run. Teagarden added a run-scoring single in the 6th inning as the 51s led 7-2.
Albuquerque's late game rally began in the 8th inning. Pederson reached on a single, went to second base on Clint Robinson's groundout and scored on Peterson's single.
The Isotopes added their final two runs in the 9th inning. Johnny Monell singled with one out, Carlos Triunfel walked, and Walter Ibarra singled to load the bases. A wild pitch brought home Monell and after Baxter walked to reload the bags, Pederson sacrifice flied out to drive in a run before Clint Robinson struck out swinging to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.89 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.303), 2 R, 1 RBI (62), SF Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x3 (.331) Matt Magill: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, WP, 4.89 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers placed SS Hanley Ramirez on the Disabled List and recalled IF Darwin Barney from Albuquerque. The Dodgers also designated for assignment Isotopes reliever Colt Hynes. IF Walter Ibarra rejoined the Isotopes from Class-AA Chattanooga and P Fabio Martinez was added to the Isotopes roster from Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. . . . The Isotopes have chosen a bad time to swoon against Las Vegas. Albuquerque is a season-worst 13.5 games back of the 51s in the division, has a tragic number of 8, and is a season-worst 12 games below the .500 mark. . . . The crowd of 1,670 was the smallest the Isotopes have played in front of this season (previous low: 2,997 on April 8th in Reno). . . . Alex Guerrero singled to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. It is Guerrero's third hitting streak of 8 or more games this season. . . . The series concludes Monday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (6-10, 5.26) for the Isotopes and RHP Rafael Montero (6-3, 3.28) for the 51s.
Filed 08/10/2014

August 9, 2014 - Isotopes (55-66)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 000 002 010 -- 3 8 6 Las Vegas 001 203 02x -- 8 5 0 WP: Cory Mazzoni (3-1) LP: Chris Reed (0-1) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (26) off Goeddel (8th inning, S) LVG Kevin Plawecki (3) off Reed (4th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:05 ATT: 4,392
Dodgers prospect Chris Reed made his Triple-A debut and pitched into the 6th inning, allowing 5 runs and the Albuquerque defense was atrocious, committing a franchise record-tying six errors in a 8-3 loss to the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) on Saturday evening in Las Vegas. With two straight losses to the 51s, Albuquerque's playoff chances are quickly fading.
Cesar Puello singled home a run in the 3rd inning and Kevin Plawecki two-run homered in the 4th inning as the 51s led 3-0.
In the 6th inning, Tim Federowicz singled, went to third base on Clint Robinson's double and both runners scored on Jamie Romak's double as the Isotopes trailed by a run at 3-2.
Anthony Seratelli drew a bases-loaded walk and pinch-hitter Allan Dykstra had a two-run single as the Las Vegas pulled away with a three-run 6th inning to lead 6-2.
The Albuquerque highlight of the game was Joc Pederson's 26th homer in the 8th inning, a solo homer that moved him to a tie atop the leaderboard for PCL homers.
Las Vegas plated their last two runs in the bottom of the 8th inning on Matt Reynolds sacrifice flyout with a second run coming home on an error on the play.
Isotopes Starter Line: Chris Reed (L, 0-1) 5.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 5.06 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x4 (.304), 1 HR (26), 1 RBI (61), 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.331) Chris Reed: (L, 0-1) 5.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 5.06 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: OF Trayvon Robinson was activated from the Disabled List on Saturday and P Jose Dominguez went on the Disabled List with right shoulder inflammation. . . . The Dodgers acquired another starting pitcher late Saturday night, trading a player-to-be-named-later or cash considerations to the Minneosta Twins for RHP Kevin Correia. There have not been any Isotope roster impacts yet for the trade, but those may come Sunday or Monday when the Dodgers need to clear 40-man roster and 25-man roster room for Correia. There was also no immediate Isotope roster impacts from the Roberto Hernandez trade with the Phillies earlier in the week as the Dodgers placed P Josh Beckett on the Disabled List to free up roster room for Hernandez to start Friday's Dodgers game. There may be longer term Isotope roster impacts from both trades if cash isn't sent to the Phillies and Twins to complete the trades and the Dodgers have to send a player to the Twins and two players to the Phillies that might involve Isotope players. . . . Joc Pederson is tied with Frenso's Adam Duvall for the PCL homer lead with 26. Pederson needs four more homers and four more stolen bases in the remaining 22 games to become the first PCL full-season member of the 30/30 club since PCL Hall-of-Famer Frank Demaree, who was a 40/40 club member with 45 homers and 41 stolen bases with the PCL's Los Angeles club in 1934. Current Houston Astros outfielder George Springer was a 30/30 man last season but he did not play the full season at Triple-A so only 18 homers and 22 stolen bases were accomplished in the PCL with Oklahoma City. . . . The Isotopes are 11 games below the .500 mark, tying their season-worst low-water mark. Albuquerque fell to 12.5 games back of the 51s with 22 games left to play and their tragic number is 10. . . . . The only other time the Isotopes committed six errors in a contest was August 4, 2005 at Sacramento. Tonight's game was the only game this season with more than four errors committed. The errors were Darwin Barney (fielding), Carlos Triunfel (fielding), Jamie Romak (fielding), Josh Ravin (pickoff), Mike Baxter (fielding) and Clint Robinson (missed catch). . . . Alex Guerrero has the current longest Isotope hitting streak - 7 games. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back-to-back games six times this season. . . . Chris Reed became the 24th Isotope pitcher this season to earn a pitching decision. . . . The series continues Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (7-5, 5.09) for the Isotopes and RHP Logan Verrett (9-4, 4.57) for the 51s.
Filed 08/09/2014

August 8, 2014 - Isotopes (55-65)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 310 002 000 -- 6 12 0 Las Vegas 200 200 05x -- 9 12 3 WP: Chase Bradford (2-1) LP: Scott Elbert (0-1) SV: Gonzalez Germen (4) HR: ABQ Tim Federowicz (11) off Lannan (1st inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (25) off Lannan (1st inning, 2R) LVG Andrew Brown (19) off Enright (1st inning, 2R) LVG Josh Satin (8) off Enright (4th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 9,301
Isotopes reliever Scott Elbert was charged with five runs and only recorded one out in the 8th inning as the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) came from behind to defeat the Isotopes 9-6 on Friday evening in the Sin City. Albuquerque's tragic number became 12 with the loss as the 51s extended their division lead over the Isotopes to 11.5 games with 23 games left to play.
Albuquerque led 3-0 before the first out was even recorded in the game. Darwin Barney led off the game with a double and leisurely came around to score on Joc Pederson's two run homer. Tim Federowicz followed with a solo homer.
Andrew Brown two-run homered for Las Vegas in the bottom of the 1st inning as the 51s trailed 3-2.
Barney singled, went to second base on Pederson's groundout and scored on Federowicz's single in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes had a two run lead.
Josh Satin two-run homered in the 4th inning to knot the game at 4-4 and Albuquerque scored two runs in the 6th inning to take a 6-4 lead. Barney walked, Pederson singled and Federowicz sacrifice flied out to bring home Barney. Brock Peterson walked and both runners executed a double steal with Pederson scoring on a throwing error on the steal.
Elbert entered the game to start the disastrous 8th inning. Brandon Allen and Taylor Teagarden singled home runs to tie the game and with Elbert replaced by Robert Carson on the mound, Anthony Seratelli's run-scoring fielders choice was the go ahead run and Daniel Muno added a two-run double for some insurance runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Barry Enright 4.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR, 8.04 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x4 (.305), 2 R, 1 HR (25), 2 RBI (60), SB (26) Alex Guerrero: LF - 1x4 (.333), 1 BB Yimi Garcia: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.10 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Mike Baxter went hitless in two late-game at-bats to snap a 12-game hitting streak. . . . Joc Pederson and Tim Federowicz were the sixth Isotope pair to homer back-to-back this season. . . . Barry Enright has made three starts with the Isotopes and Albuquerque has lost all three games. . . . Las Vegas Third Baseman Josh Satin and Manager Wally Backman were both ejected by Home Plate umpire Greg Stanzak in the 6th inning. . . . Game 3 of the series is Saturday evening. Probables are LHP Chris Reed (No Record) making his Triple-A debut with the Isotopes and RHP Cory Mazzoni (2-1, 4.43) for the 51s.
Filed 08/08/2014

August 7, 2014 - Isotopes (55-64)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 012 010 101 -- 6 15 0 Las Vegas 000 200 000 -- 2 9 2 WP: Jeff Bennett (6-6) LP: Noah Syndergaard (8-6) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (15) off Goeddel (7th inning, S) TIME: 3:16 ATT: 4,443
Brock Peterson had three hits and three RBI and Jeff Bennett tossed the first Isotope quality start in 10 games as the Isotopes defeated the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 6-2 in the opener of a five-game series in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
Peterson reached on a two-base fielding error, went to third base on Alex Guerrero's fielders choice and scored on Jamie Romak's single in the 2nd inning.
In the 3rd inning, the Isotopes loaded the bases when Bennett walked, Joc Pederson singled and Clint Robinson walked. Peterson delivered a two-out double to drive in Bennett and Pederson to extend the Albuquerque lead to 3-0.
Cesar Puello doubled home a run and Daniel Muno singled home a run as the 51s plated their only runs of the game in the 4th inning.
Pederson walked, went to third base on a two-base error on a pickoff attempt and scored on Tim Federowicz's double in the 5th inning.
Clint Robinson solo homered in the 7th inning and Albuquerque scored their last run of the game in the 9th inning when Federowicz singled, went to second base on Clint Robinson's single, took third base on a wild pitch and scored on Peterson's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 6-6) 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.97 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.300), 2 R, 1 BB Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x5 (.335), 2 K
'TOPES NOTES: During the Isotopes' off day on Wednesday, the Dodgers recalled IF Chone Figgins from his MLB rehabilitation assignment with the Isotopes and then the Dodgers designated him for assignment. In today's transactions, P Chris Reed was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga to Albuquerque and former-UNM Lobo P Steve Smith was transferred from the Isotopes to Class-AA Chattanooga. The Dodgers signed free agent P Bruce Billings to a minor league contract and assigned him to Albuquerque. Billings was released from the Yankees organization on August 2nd and at the Triple-A level in 2014, pitched for the Yankees' Triple-A club Scranton Wilkes-Barre and went 5-5 with 5.60 ERA and had one complete game in 15 starts. The Dodgers had a trade with the Phillies, acquiring P Roberto Hernandez for two players-to-be-named-later or cash. The Dodgers have not made a 25-man roster room move to activate Hernandez, so it is not known if someone will have to be sent to the Isotopes or if P Josh Beckett will go on the disabled list. . . . Mike Baxter hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, tying for the longest team hitting streak of the season. . . . Two Isotopes baserunners -- Clint Robinson and Joc Pederson - were tagged out at home plate on outfield throws trying to score. . . . Jeff Bennett was the last Isotope starter with a quality start prior to tonight, allowing two runs in 7 innings on July 27th in Reno. . . . The series continues Friday evening. Probables are RHP Barry Enright (0-2, 8.18) for the Isotopes and LHP John Lannan (1-1, 4.26) for the 51s.
Filed 08/07/2014

August 5, 2014 - Isotopes (54-64)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 011 000 302 -- 7 10 1 Albuquerque 010 003 100 -- 5 7 2 WP: Logan Kensing (5-1) LP: Robert Carson (2-3) SV: Todd Coffey (6) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (20) off Pries (2nd inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (21) off Pries (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:40 ATT: 8,204
Tonight's game pretty much sums up most of the eight games played this year at "The Lab" against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) -- a loss. The Rainiers plated two runs in the 9th inning to snap a 5-5 game and defeated the Isotopes 7-5.
Tacoma's Xavier Avery singled home a run in the 2nd inning to get the Rainiers on the scoreboard.
Jamie Romak solo homered in the home half of the 2nd inning to tie the game at 1-1 and Tacoma's Jesus Montero brought home a run with a sacrifice flyout in the 3rd inning as the Rainiers quickly regained the lead at 2-1.
Albuquerque took a 4-2 lead in this see-saw of a game with a three run 6th inning. Darwin Barney singled, went to second base on Joc Pederson's sacrifice bunt, advanced to third base on Tim Federowicz's groundout and scored on Clint Robinson's triple. Romak followed with a two-run homer, his second homer of the evening.
Tacoma tilted the see-saw in their favor with a three-run inning of their own to lead 5-4 in the top of the 7th inning. John Hicks doubled home a run, Leury Bonilla singled home the game-tying run, and James Jones grounded into a double play with the go-ahead run scoring on the play.
Albuquerque tied up the game right after the 7th inning stretch when Mike Baxter doubled, went to third base on Erisbel Arruebarrena's single and scored when Carlos Triunfel grounded into a double play.
In the 9th inning that won it for Tacoma, Avery struck out swinging for the potential second out but reached on a passed ball. Avery stole second base and scored on Jones' triple. Jones later scored on Ji-Man Choi's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.26 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x3 (.300), 2 K Alex Guerrero: LF - 1x4 (.333), 2 K Zach Lee: 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, WP, 5.26 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled P Pedro Baez from Albuquerque after P Paco Rodriguez went on the Dodgers' disabled list with a teres major strain. . . . Tacoma won three out of the four games in the series and 32,085 attended for a per-game average of 8,021. . . . Tonight's contest marked the final of the 16 regular season matchups with the Tacoma Rainiers and Albuquerque won seven of the 16 games. Tacoma won six out of the eight games in Albuquerque, while Albuquerque won five of the eight games in Tacoma. Albuquerque leads the all-time series 31-29. . . . Tonight's game also was the final regular season contest against an opponent from the PCL Pacific Conference Northern Division -- Fresno, Reno, Sacramento and Tacoma. The Isotopes went 28-36 against the Pacific Conference North. . . . Jamie Romak became the second Isotope this season to reach the 20 homer mark (Joc Pederson - 24 homers). Romak has homered in back-to-back games for the fifth time and had his third multi-homer game of the season. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena's suspension ended and in his return to action tonight, Arruebarrena went 1x2 with a walk and a strikeout. . . . Mike Baxter doubled to extend his hitting streak to 11 games, tied for the second longest Isotope hitting streak of the season. . . . The Isotopes and the rest of the league have Wednesday off, the last league-wide day off of the season and Albuquerque's second to the last off day this year. Albuquerque returns to action Thursday evening with the start of a five game series against the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). Being 11.5 games back in the division and having a tragic number of 14, Albuquerque needs to sweep the series to have a shot at the division title. Doing so-so or poor in the series will get Albuquerque's tragic number down to single digits and hasten being eliminated in the playoff race. Probables for the opener in the Sin City are RHP Jeff Bennett (5-6, 4.03) for the Isotopes and RHP Noah Syndergaard (8-5, 4.85) for the 51s.
Filed 08/05/2014

August 4, 2014 - Isotopes (54-63)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 010 022 000 -- 5 11 0 Albuquerque 053 020 11x -- 12 15 1 WP: Drew Carpenter (3-1) LP: Taijuan Walker (4-3) HR: ABQ Carlos Triunfel (3) off Walker (2nd inning, GS) ABQ Alex Guerrero (11) off Beavan (5th inning, 2R) ABQ Johnny Monell (3) off Luetge (7th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (19) off Bawcom (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 7,236
The Isotopes scored many of their runs early, chasing the Mariners' top prospect Taijuan Walker after 2 1/3 innings and snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 12-5 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) on Monday evening at "The Lab".
Tacoma plated a run in the 2nd inning on Nate Tenbrink's single and then Albuquerque erupted for five runs in the bottom half of the frame to take a 5-1 lead. Brock Peterson was hit by a pitch, Jamie Romak singled and Alex Guerrero flew out with Peterson tagging up to third base. Mike Baxter doubled home Peterson and Johnny Monell walked to load the bases, setting up Carlos Triunfel's grand-slam homer.
Albuquerque added three more runs in the 3rd inning to lead 8-1. Clint Robinson and Peterson singled, and Romak sacrifice flied out to bring home Clint Robinson. Alex Guerrero singled and Baxter followed with a two-run double.
Leury Bonilla doubled home two runs in the top of the 5th inning for Tacoma and Albuquerque got those runs back in the bottom half of the inning. Romak doubled and scored on Guerrero's two-run homer.
Tenbrink drew a bases-loaded walk and John Hicks singled home a run in the 6th inning as the Rainiers trailed 10-5.
Johnny Monell solo homered in the 7th inning and Romak added a solo homer in the 8th inning to close out the scoring.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter (W, 3-1) 5.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 7.86 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x5 (.303), 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x5 (.335), 2 R, 1 HR (11), 2 RBI (31), 2 K Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.24 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers purchased the contract of P Carlos Frias on Monday. Frias made 16 appearances (15 starts) with the Isotopes in 2014, going 8-4 with two complete games and a 5.01 ERA. The Dodgers placed P Chris Perez on the disabled list to make 25-man roster room for Frias and placed P Paul Maholm on the 60-day disabled list to make 40-man roster room for Frias. Former UNM Lobo P Steve Smith was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga to Albuquerque to take Frias' roster spot with the Isotopes. . . . After the Isotopes did not have a grand-slam homer through the first 106 games of the season, Albuquerque has hit two grand-slam homers in the span of 12 games. . . . Joc Pederson was the only Isotope hitter without a hit in the game. . . . Albuquerque turned a season-high four double plays in the game. . . . The Isotopes are 13-0 when scoring double-digit runs. . . . Mike Baxter had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, the seventh Isotope with a double-digit hitting streak this season. All of Baxter's three hits were doubles, tying a franchise record for most doubles in a game. . . . The Isotopes snapped a streak of 7 losses in games where their opponent's starter was right-handed. . . . Albuquerque snapped a five-game losing streak to the Rainiers in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . Rainiers catcher Humberto Quintero was ejected by Home Plate umpire Alex Ortiz in the 5th inning. . . . Matt Reynolds of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Reynolds hit .533 (16x30) with a homer and 6 RBI. . . . Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) pitcher Tyler Lyons is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Lyons made two starts and went 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA and tossed two complete games with one of those a complete game shutout. In 16 combined innings with a 9-inning and a doubleheader 7-inning contest, Lyons allowed one run, 8 hits, walked none and fanned 11. . . . The series concludes Tuesday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (6-10, 5.22) for the Isotopes and RHP Jordan Pries (8-6, 3.79) for the Rainiers.
Filed 08/04/2014

August 3, 2014 - Isotopes (53-63)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 014 111 000 -- 8 12 2 Albuquerque 000 011 012 -- 5 10 1 WP: Andrew Carraway (6-5) LP: Red Patterson (4-8) SV: Matt Palmer (1) HR: TAC Stefen Romero (4) off Patterson (3rd inning, S) TAC Stefen Romero (5) off Matt Magill (4th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (24) off Palmer (9th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:53 ATT: 6,786
Albuquerque's woes continued on Sunday evening at "The Lab". Albuquerque fell behind 5-0 through the first three innings, was down 7-0 when they finally pushed across their first run and was unable to come back from that big defecit, losing 8-5 to the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners). It was Albuquerque's fifth straight loss with the Isotopes mired in their longest losing streak of the season.
The Rainiers scored a run on a wild pitch in the 2nd inning and in the 3rd inning, Stefen Romero solo homered, Nate Tenbrink drew a bases-loaded walk and John Hicks two-run singled as the Rainiers led 5-0.
Romero solo homered in the 4th inning, his second homer of the game, and Tenbrink singled home a run in the 5th inning to extend the Tacoma lead to 7-0.
Mike Baxter singled with two outs in the 5th inning and scored on Carlos Triunfel's triple to get the Isotopes on the scoreboard.
The Rainiers scored a run on an error in the top half of the 6th inning and in the bottom half of the frame, Joc Pederson walked, went to third base on Tim Federowicz's single and scored on Clint Robinson's sacrifice flyout.
Clint Robinson tripled and scored when Alex Guerrero reached on a throwing error in the 8th inning and an inning later, Darwin Barney singled with two outs and scored on Pederson's two-run homer.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 4-8) 3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 5.96 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.307), 2 R, 1 HR (24), 2 RBI (58), 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.333), 1 2B (7) Matt Magill: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 5.09 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque won seven of the first nine games after the Triple-A All-Star Break. With this long losing streak, Albuquerque now has a 9-9 record after the break. . . . The Isotopes are 3-12 this season when wearing their weekend home blue altnerate jersey tops. . . . Joc Pederson's 24 homers is second-most in the PCL and he is closing in on Fresno's Adam Duvall, who has 26 homers and has yet to homer since his return to the PCL after a short stint with the Giants. . . . Mike Baxter singled to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . The series continues Monday evening. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (8-4, 5.01) for the Isotopes and RHP Taijuan Walker (4-2, 4.14) for the Rainiers. It will be Frias' first start after his suspension ends for his part in the brawl in Reno last weekend.
Filed 08/03/2014

August 2, 2014 - Isotopes (53-62)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 300 100 100 -- 5 10 2 Albuquerque 000 010 100 -- 2 7 1 WP: Erasmo Ramirez (3-4) LP: Barry Enright (0-2) SV: Carson Smith (9) TIME: 2:30 ATT: 9,859
The Isotopes returned home to start a four-game series against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) but continued their losing ways, trailing 3-0 quickly and then going on to lose their fourth straight game, 5-2.
In the 1st inning, Tacoma's Justin Smoak doubled home a run and Ty Kelly doubled home a run with a second run scoring on a throwing error. Leury Bonilla singled home a run in the 4th inning as the Rainiers led 4-0.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the 5th inning. Mike Baxter singled with two outs, went to third base on Carlos Triunfel's single with a throwing error on the play, and scored on Darwin Barney's single.
Stefan Romero singled home Tacoma's final run before the 7th inning stretch, and after the 7th inning stretch, Alex Guerrero singled, went to third base on Jamie Romak's single with a throwing error, and scored on Triunfel's fielders choice groundout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Barry Enright (L, 0-2) 6.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 8.18 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.308), 3 K Alex Guerrero: 3B - 1x4 (.336), 1 R, 2 K Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.76 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled P Paco Rodriguez from the Isotopes when Dodgers P Paul Maholm went on the disabled list after tearing the ACL in his right knee. . . . The 2 hour, 30 minute game was Albuquerque's shortest 9-inning home game of the season. . . . The four game losing streak ties a season-worst. . . . The Isotopes have lost their last four games against the Rainiers in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . Mike Baxter singled to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . The series continues Sunday night. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (4-7, 5.70) for the Isotopes and RHP Andrew Carraway (5-5, 5.73) for the Rainiers. There are 15 home games left this season.
Filed 08/02/2014

August 1, 2014 - Isotopes (53-61)
Raley Field Albuquerque 010 000 000 -- 1 4 1 Sacramento 201 012 00x -- 6 9 0 WP: Zach Neal (5-5) LP: Jeff Bennett (5-6) TIME: 2:48 ATT: 8,864
The good news is the Isotopes were not shut out for the second night in a row, but the worst news is that Albuquerque ended their series against the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) with a 6-1 loss, the Isotopes' third straight defeat.
Sacramento had a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning when Andy Parrino singled and scored on Shane Peterson's triple. Peterson then scored on Nate Freiman's groundout.
Clint Robinson walked and scored on Brock Peterson's triple in the 2nd inning as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard. Alex Guerrero and Jamie Romak struck out and Mike Baxter flew out to strand the game-tying run on third base.
Shane Peterson singled home a run in the 3rd inning and Daric Barton singled home a run in the 5th inning as the River Cats extended their lead to 4-1.
The River Cats added their final two runs in the 6th inning on error and Parrino's RBI double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 5-6) 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.03 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.311), 3 K Alex Guerrero: LF - 0x3 (.338), 1 K Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.38 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: The River Cats took three out of the four games in the series and 32,704 attended at Raley Field for a per-game average of 8,176. Tonight's contest was the final game in the 16-game regular season series between the two clubs and Sacramento won 9 of the 16 games (Albuquerque was 5-3 at Isotopes Park and 2-6 at Raley Field). All-time, Sacramento leads the series 36-24 . . . . Mike Baxter hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . The Isotopes had 10 hits in their last two contests, and Tim Federowicz had four of those including a pair of multi-hit games. Out of the five team extra base hits in the last two games, Federowicz had 3 doubles. . . . Albuquerque has lost their last five games played against opponents who started right-handers. . . . Isotopes manager Damon Berryhill and pitcher Jeff Bennett were both ejected in the top of the 6th inning by Home Plate umpire Brian Hertzog. . . . The Isotopes lost a great opportunity to stay in the division race with this poor series in Sacramento. The division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) played the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) and El Paso won three of the games to close from 9.5 games back at the start of the series to 7.5 games back of Las Vegas at the end of play tonight. With Albuquerque's three losses, the Isotopes made up no ground on Las Vegas, remaining 9.5 games back while the number of games remaining decreased by four. Albuquerque has 29 games remaining with 9 of those against Las Vegas. . . . The Isotopes return home for a quick four-game homestand against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) and there are only sixteen home games left in 2014 when the series starts. Probables in the opener are RHP Barry Enright (0-1, 11.57) for the Isotopes and LHP James Gillheeney (3-9, 5.99) for the Rainiers.
Filed 08/01/2014

July 31, 2014 - Isotopes (53-60)
Raley Field Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 6 1 Sacramento 000 301 10x -- 5 9 0 WP: Deck McGuire (1-0) LP: Zach Lee (6-10) HR: SAC Nate Freiman (15) off Lee (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:23 ATT: 8,920
The Isotopes had two extra base hits among their six hits in the game but were unable to push across a run as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) shut them out 5-0 on Thursday evening in West Sacramento, California.
The River Cats plated three runs in the 4th inning when Nate Freiman two-run doubled and scored on Alden Carrithers' ground-rule double.
Freiman added a solo homer in the 6th inning and former-Isotope Nick Buss knocked in a run with a single in the 7th inning to extend Sacramento's lead to 5-0.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 6-10) 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 5.22 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.315), 2 K Alex Guerrero: LF - 0x3 (.345), 1 BB, 1 K Matt Magill: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, WP, 4.98 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 6-10) 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 5.22 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not play
'TOPES NOTES: There were many Isotopes transactions on Thursday. IF Erisbel Arruebarrena was transferred to Albuquerque from Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. IF Walter Ibarra was transferred from the Isotopes to Class-AA Chattanooga. Albuquerque native and former UNM Lobo baseball player Brian Cavazos-Galvez was activated from the Disabled List then released. Cavazos-Galvez played in 23 games with the Isotopes and hit .313 with 2 homers and 11 RBI. OF Trayvon Robinson was placed on the Disabled List with a right ankle sprain. Finally, the Dodgers outrighted P Scott Elbert to Albuquerque after Elbert had been designated for assignment and cleared waivers. . . . The shutout was Albuquerque's 10th of the season. The Isotopes were in good company as it could have been dubbed "shutout Thursday" in the PCL where four final scores were shutouts. . . . Only one Albuquerque runner made it to third base in the game. . . . With July in the books, here are some Isotope stats for the month: 15-14 record (9-7 at home, 6-7 on the road), .299 team batting average, 6.23 team ERA, 165 runs scored, 20 stolen bases and 32 homers. . . . Zach Lee picked up his 10th loss, continuing to lead the team and he is two losses away from tying the franchise record. . . . The series concludes Friday evening. The Isotopes are expected to send RHP Jeff Bennett (5-5, 3.84) to the mound, while the River Cats are expected to counter with LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-0, 3.68).
Filed 07/31/2014

July 30, 2014 - Isotopes (53-59)
Raley Field Albuquerque 001 000 100 -- 2 8 1 Sacramento 300 110 20x -- 7 12 0 WP: Arnold Leon (10-5) LP: Drew Carpenter (2-1) TIME: 3:08 ATT: 6,982
The Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) scored three 1st inning runs and the Isotopes were unable to come back from that early defecit in a 7-2 loss in West Sacramento on Wednesday afternoon.
Accounting for the River Cats runs in the 1st inning were Shane Peterson and Nate Freiman singles and a Colin Walsh sacrifice flyout.
Carlos Triunfel doubled and scored two outs later on Clint Robinson's double to get the Isotopes on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning.
The River Cats scored a run on an error in the 4th inning and Anthony Aliotti drew a bases-loaded walk in the 5th inning to extend Sacramento's lead to 5-1.
Triunfel tripled and scored on MLB rehabilitator Chone Figgins' single in the 7th inning for Albuquerque's final run and the River Cats' final two runs were scored on former-Isotope Nick Buss' two-run single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter (L, 2-1) 4 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 7.76 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.319), 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x4 (.353), 1 K Matt Magill: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.87 ERA Pedro Baez: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.98 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: DH - 1x5 (.286), 1 RBI (3), SB (2) Chone Figgins was the DH the whole game and batted leadoff. Figgins grounded out in the 1st inning, flied out in the 3rd inning, popped out in the 5th inning, drove in a run with a single and stole a base in the 7th inning and flew out to end the game in the 9th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers optioned newly acquired IF Darwin Barney to Albuquerque on Wednesday. Barney was acquired in a trade with the Cubs earlier in the week for a player-to-be-named-later. Barney played all of 2014 in the majors with the Cubs and in 72 games, hit .230 with 2 homers and 16 RBI. The Dodgers announced Wednesday that they sent Class-A Great Lakes pitcher Jonathan Martinez to the Cubs as that player-to-be-named-later for Barney. . . . Alex Guerrero went hitless in four at-bats to snap his 10 game hitting streak. . . . The Isotopes had won their last four games against the River Cats until today's loss. . . . Game three of the series is Thursday evening and it features a battle of right-handed throwing Zachs (RHP Zach Lee (6-9, 5.18) for the Isotopes and RHP Zach Neal (4-5, 4.63) for the River Cats).
Filed 07/30/2014

July 29, 2014 - Isotopes (53-58)
Raley Field Albuquerque 203 001 100 -- 7 12 0 Sacramento 020 200 000 -- 4 8 0 WP: Red Patterson (4-7) LP: Tommy Milone (1-1) SV: Josh Ravin (2) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (23) off Milone (1st inning, S) ABQ Brock Peterson (6) off Milone (1st inning, S) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 7,938
In the series opener in Sacramento on Tuesday evening, Joc Pederson and Brock Peterson each homered in Albuquerque's 7-4 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics).
Solo homers from Pederson and Peterson -- not back-to-back -- in the 1st inning gave Albuquerque a quick 2-0 lead.
Sacramento knotted the game at 2-2 in the 2nd inning on Alden Carrithers' single and Colin Walsh's double.
The Isotopes regained the lead in their next at-bat. Pederson singled, Tim Federowicz ground-rule doubled and Peterson singled them both home. Peterson scored two outs later on Jamie Romak's double for a 5-2 Isotopes lead.
Jake Elmore's two-run double in the bottom of the 4th inning pulled the River Cats to a run down at 5-4.
Albuquerque added insurance runs in the 6th and 7th innings. In the 6th inning, Mike Baxter singled, advanced to second base on Carlos Triunfel's sacrifice bunt and scored on MLB rehabilitating Chone Figgins' single. In the 7th inning, Alex Guerrero singled, stole second base and scored on Romak's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (W, 4-7) 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 5.70 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x5 (.319), 2 R, 1 HR (23), 1 RBI (56), 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.364), 1 R, 2 K, SB (2) Yimi Garcia: (H, 8) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.13 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 1x4 (.293), 1 RBI (2), 1 K Figgins played Third Base and batted leadoff as he continues his rehabilitation assignment. Figgins struck out in the 1st inning, grounded out in the 2nd and 4th innings, and singled home a run in the 6th inning. Figgins was replaced in the field in the bottom of the 7th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled P Scott Elbert from his MLB rehabilitation assignment with the Isotopes and then designated him for assignment. Elbert made 9 appearances with the Isotopes and had a 0-0 record and 1.23 ERA in 7 1/3 innings pitched. . . . Joc Pederson's 23 homers is 2nd most in the PCL, only behind Fresno's Adam Duvall who has 26 homers. . . . Alex Guerrero had a single to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. Guerrero is the sixth Isotope to have a hitting streak of 10 games or longer this season. . . . The series continues with a day game on Wednesday. Probables are RHP Drew Carpenter (2-0, 7.56) for the Isotopes and RHP Arnold Leon (9-5, 4.98) for the River Cats.
Filed 07/29/2014

July 28, 2014 - Isotopes (52-58)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 4 1 Reno 000 060 00x -- 6 10 0 WP: Charles Brewer (5-9) LP: Barry Enright (0-1) TIME: 2:37 ATT: 3,875
In the series finale in Reno Monday evening, two Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout of the Isotopes 6-0.
Barry Enright pitched scoreless innings in the first four innings of his Isotopes career and ran into trouble in the 5th inning when Reno plated all six of their runs. Mike Freeman doubled, Bobby Wilson singled and Ronny Cedeno drew a walk to load the bases with no outs. Aces starter Charles Brewer cleared the bases with a double and scored an out later on Roger Kieschnick's double. After Andy Marte grounded out, Mike Jacobs walked and Aaron Cunningham singled in Kieschnick before Enright was pulled in favor of reliever Colt Hynes. Freeman singled home Jacobs before Wilson grounded out for the final out of the inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Barry Enright (L, 0-1) 4.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 11.57 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.318), 1 K Alex Guerrero: LF-2B - 1x3 (.367), 1 K Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 Er, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 0x3 (.296), 1 K Figgins played Shortstop and batted leadoff. Figgins grounded out in the 1st inning, struck out in the 3rd inning, grounded out in the 6th inning, and was replaced in the field in the bottom of the 7th inning. Scott Elbert: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 1.23 ERA Scott Elbert pitched another 1-2-3 inning as he continued his rehabilitation assignment. Elbert pitched the 7th inning and got a strikeout, a ground out, and another strikeout.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers signed free agent pitcher Barry Enright to a minor league contract and assigned him to Albuquerque. Enright made 19 starts with the Phillies Triple-A club Lehigh Valley in 2014, going 4-9 with one complete game and a 5.58 ERA before the Phillies released him on July 18th. OF Roger Bernadina was placed on the Disabled List with a sprained left wrist to free up roster room for Enright. . . . The Dodgers acquired IF Darwin Barney and cash from the Cubs for a player-to-be-named-later or cash on Monday. The Dodgers did not have to make a roster move for Barney Monday because they had the day off, so there might be a roster move that affects the Isotopes on Tuesday if the Dodgers intend to have Barney active right away. . . . There was word of suspensions resulting from Saturday evening's brawl between the Isotopes and Aces. Suspended for Albuquerque is Carlos Frias (7 games), Walter Ibarra and Yimi Garcia (3 games each), Jose Dominguez and Pedro Baez (4 games each) and a suspension to be determined for the instigator, Erisbel Arruebarrena, since there are some wrinkles in suspending Arruebarrena since he was with the Isotopes on a MLB rehabilitation assignment. For the Aces, Andrew Chafin (7 games), Kameron Loe (4 games), and Blake Lalli, Mike Jacobs, Aaron Cunningham and Will Harris (3 games each) were suspended. Dominguez and Baez for Albuquerque and Harris for the Aces were not listed in the official box score as having been ejected so their suspensions came as a result of the PCL league office reviewing video footage of the brawl. . . . Only two Isotopes made it to second base in the game. The shutout was Albuquerque's 9th of the season and Reno pitching had three of those. . . . The start of the game was delayed 43 minutes due to a pregame rain shower. . . . The Isotopes and Aces split the four-game series and 23,896 attended at Aces Ballpark for a per-game average of 5,974. Tonight's game marked the final game between the clubs in the 16-game regular season series and Albuquerque won seven of the 16 games (3-5 in Albuquerque, 4-4 in Reno). Albuquerque leads the all-time series with Reno 20-16. . . . Alex Guerrero had one of Albuquerque's four hits to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Matt McBride of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA Rockies). McBride hit .464 (13x28) with no homers and 6 RBI during the award week. . . . Justin Germano of the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Germano had a complete game victory during the award week, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and struck out 2. . . . Albuquerque opens up a four-game series in Sacramento against the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) on Tuesday. Probables in the opener are RHP Red Patterson (3-7, 5.68) for the Isotopes and LHP Tommy Milone (1-0, 5.40) for the River Cats.
Filed 07/28/2014

July 27, 2014 - Isotopes (52-57)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 020 000 300 -- 5 10 1 Reno 000 020 000 -- 2 6 0 WP: Jeff Bennett (5-5) LP: Andrew Chafin (4-5) SV: Josh Ravin (1) HR: ABQ Mike Baxter (5) off Chafin (7th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (22) off Chafin (7th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 5,165
Mike Baxter and Joc Pederson homered in the 7th inning for the go-ahead and insurance runs as Albuquerque defeated the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) 5-2 on Sunday evening in Reno.
Albuquerque had some two-out timely hitting to plate their first two runs of the game in the 2nd inning. Alex Guerrero and Baxter singled and Walter Ibarra doubled them both home.
Aces starter Andrew Chafin grounded into a double play with the bases loaded as a run scored and Garrett Weber singled home a run as Reno tied the game at 2-2 in the 5th inning.
Albuquerque powered their way to a 5-2 lead in the 7th inning. Baxter homered to lead off the frame and two outs later, Pederson belted his 22nd homer of the season with Walter Ibarra on-board.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 5-5) 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.84 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.322), 1 R, 1 HR (22), 2 RBI (55), 1 BB Alex Guerrero: LF - 1x3 (.368), 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did Not Play Scott Elbert: (H, 2) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 1.42 ERA Elbert made his eighth MLB rehab assignment appearance for Albuquerque and struck out the first two batters he faced then got a groundout to end the inning.
'TOPES NOTES: IF Erisbel Arruebarrena's MLB rehabilitation assignment ended as the Dodgers recalled him from his assignment in Albuquerque, activated him and then optioned him to Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. Arruebarrena was the instigator of the on-field brawl Saturday evening and he was ejected in that game. . . . In other developments related to the brawl between the Isotopes and Aces, after the game there was an update to the ejection list in the official box score. P Pedro Baez's name was removed from the list of ejected players and P Yimi Garcia was added to the list. All of the Aces players ejected remained the same. Also, P Kameron Loe was placed on the Disabled List Sunday and it might be a brawl-related injury since Loe was one of the Aces players ejected. . . . In an ejection that does not happen very often, before Game 1 of a doubleheader in Iowa between the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) and Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) on Sunday, Iowa manager Marty Pevey was ejected by umpire Brian Reilly during the pre-game exchange of lineup cards. . . . Joc Pederson's 22nd homer is tied for second place in the PCL with Francisco Pena of Omaha. The PCL leader in homers is Fresno's Adam Duvall who hit 26 before his recent promotion to the Giants. . . . Alex Guerrero singled to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. It is his second 8-game hitting streak of the season. . . . Jeff Bennett's winning decision tonight snapped a streak of four straight losing decisions. . . . The series concludes Monday evening. Probables are RHP Drew Carpenter (2-0, 7.56) for the Isotopes and RHP Charles Brewer (4-9, 6.54) for the Aces.
Filed 07/27/2014

July 26, 2014 - Isotopes (51-57)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 100 010 001 -- 3 12 0 Reno 300 110 20x -- 7 13 2 WP: Mike Bolsinger (6-1) LP: Zach Lee (6-9) SV: Kevin Munson (1) TIME: 3:09 ATT: 7,738
In a game that will be remembered more for a major on-field brawl that resulted in 10 combined ejections, it was the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) who snapped Albuquerque's three-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory.
The Isotopes struck quickly in the game to take their only lead of the night. MLB rehabiltating Chone Figgins led off with a single, Joc Pederson drew a walk, and after Tim Federowicz struck out, Clint Robinson singled home Figgins. Jamie Romak singled to load the bases and Alex Guerrero returned to the Isotopes lineup with a fly out and Mike Baxter grounded out to kill the rally.
Reno plated three runs in the bottom of the 1st inning on Albuquerque native Jordan Pacheco's double, Andy Marte's sacrifice flyout and Mike Jacobs' single to take a 3-1 lead.
The Aces added a run in the 4th inning on Argenis Diaz's single.
Albuquerque scored a run in the top of the 5th inning. Federowicz doubled, went to third base on Clint Robinson's groundout and scored on Romak's single.
Reno matched that run in their home half of the inning on Marte's double and Bobby Wilson knocked in two runs with a single in the 7th inning as the Aces led 7-2.
Albuquerque added their final run in the 9th inning. Federowicz singled, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 6-9) 4.2 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.18 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.323), 1 BB, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x5 (.369) Matt Magill: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.90 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 6-9) 4.2 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.18 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: SS - 1x4 (.314), 1 R, 2 K Figgins played at Shortstop and batted leadoff. In the 1st inning, Figgins singled and later scored, grounded out in the 2nd inning, was called out on strikes in the 4th inning and struck out in the 6th inning. Figgins was replaced in the field in the bottom of the 7th inning. Erisbel Arruebarrena: 3B - 0x1 (.351), 1 K Arruebarrena played Third Base and batted eighth. Arruebarrena struck out in the 3rd inning, then was ejected after pushing the Aces catcher right after striking out. Scott Elbert: Did Not Play
'TOPES NOTES: IF Alex Guerrero rejoined the Isotopes after he was recalled from his rehabilitation assignment with the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and activated from the Isotopes Disabled List. Guerrero went on the Disabled List May 26th after teammate Miguel Olivo bit off part of his ear in a dugout altercation. In the just-over two months since the incident, Guerrero had plastic surgery on his ear, had healing time, and played in rehabilitation assignment games with rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers and then Rancho Cucamonga. IF Delvis Morales was sent to Rancho Cucamonga to free up roster room for Guerrero's return. . . . The on-field fight occurred in the top of the 2nd inning. Erisbel Arruebarrena, on a MLB rehab assignment, took a pitch high and inside during his first at-bat and later was called out on strikes and pushed Aces catcher Blake Lalli, drawing an immediate ejection from the Home Plate umpire. Arruebarrena then threw his batting helmet at Lalli and that's when the major on-field fight erupted. Arruebarrena was tackled to the ground by an Aces player near the first base dugout. The major part of the on-field fight occurred in foul territory behind home plate. One group of fighting involved several Isotopes pushed into the backstop netting and there is good video on the internet taken by someone near the front row behind home plate of some Isotopes trying to defend themselves and/or fight to free themselves. Ejected after order was restored was Arruebarrena, Walter Ibarra, Pedro Baez and Carlos Frias for the Isotopes and for the Aces, Lalli, Aces manager Phil Nevin, Kameron Loe, Aaron Cunningham, Mike Jacobs and Andrew Chafin. Four of those players (Arruebarrena, Lalli, Cunningham and Jacobs) were playing in the game while the rest were on the bench. This makes the second time an Isotope incident has made news nationally this season, the other being the Alex Guerrero/Miguel Olivo dugout fight/ear bite. . . . Since the All-Star Break, Albuquerque is 7-3. . . . Carlos Triunfel went 0x3 to snap an 8-game hitting streak. . . . Alex Guerrero had a single in his return to the Isotopes to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . Clint Robinson had four hits, his second four-hit game of the season. . . . Zach Lee earned his 9th loss, still leading the team, but it was his first losing decision since a losing decision on June 24th with four no-pitching-decision starts in-between. . . . Game three of the series is Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-5, 4.19) for the Isotopes and LHP Andrew Chafin (4-4, 5.45) for the Aces.
Filed 07/26/2014

July 25, 2014 - Isotopes (51-56)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 005 303 032 -- 16 21 0 Reno 000 006 010 -- 7 9 1 WP: Carlos Frias (8-4) LP: Bo Schultz (8-7) HR: ABQ Tim Federowicz (10) off Schultz (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Erisbel Arruebarrena (1) off Loe (6th inning, 3R) ABQ Brock Peterson (5) off Cooper (9th inning, 2R) RENO Roger Kieschnick (11) off Rodriguez (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:12 ATT: 7,118
The venue is different tonight (Aces Ballpark in Reno) but Albuquerque continued to play good baseball. The Isotopes banged out a season-high 21 hits and scored a season-best 16 runs in a 16-7 victory over the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) in the series opener on Friday evening. Albuquerque has won three straight games, is winners of eight of their last 10 games, and moved into sole possession of second place in the division with El Paso's loss tonight, but remained 8.5 games back of division-leading Las Vegas who also won Friday.
Albuquerque got their offense revved up with a five-run 3rd inning. The MLB rehabilitating Chone Figgins singled with one out, Joc Pederson doubled and Tim Federowicz knocked them both in with a double. Federowicz went to third base on an error on his double and scored on Clint Robinson's double. After Brock Peterson struck out, Jamie Romak singled home Robinson, stole second base and scored on Mike Baxter's double.
In the 4th inning, Pederson singled and scored on Federowicz's two-run homer. Peterson singled, advanced to second base when Romak drew a walk, and scored on Baxter's single to extend the Isotopes lead to 8-0.
Peterson walked, Baxter singled and Erisbel Arruebarrena celebrated his first rehabilitation assignment game with the Isotopes with a three-run homer as Albuquerque increased their lead to 11-0 in the 6th inning.
Isotopes starter Carlos Frias ran into a brick wall in the 6th inning as Reno plated six runs to climb back into the game. Roger Kieschnick singled home two runs, Mike Freeman grounded out to bring home a run, Bobby Wilson singled home two runs and Ronny Cedeno tripled home a run.
Albuquerque added three more runs to their lead in the 8th inning. Peterson doubled and scored on Romak's single. Baxter walked and Carlos Triunfel doubled home Romak. Pinch-hitter Trayvon Robinson then singled Baxter home.
Kieschnick solo homered in the bottom of the 8th inning for Reno.
Clint Robinson led off the 9th inning with a walk and trotted home on Peterson's two-run homer as the Isotopes closed out their scoring.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 8-4) 5.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.01 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x2 (.327), 2 R, 1 2B (14), 4 BB Jose Dominguez: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.24 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 2B - 1x5 (.319), 1 R, 1 K Figgins started at Second Base, batted leadoff, and flew out in the 1st inning, singled and later scored in the 3rd inning, grounded out in the 4th inning, struck out in the 5th inning, and grounded out in the 6th inning. Figgins was replaced in the field in the 7th inning. Erisbel Arruebarrena: SS - 1x3 (.356), 1 R, 1 HR (1), 3 RBI (11), 1 BB, 1 K Arruebarrena played in his first rehabilitation assignment game with Albuquerque and batted eighth while playing at Shortstop. Arruebarrena flew out in the 2nd inning, was intentionally walked in the 3rd inning, struck out swinging in the 4th inning, and three-run homered in the 6th inning. Arruebarrena was replaced in the field in the 7th inning. Scott Elbert: Did Not Play
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers assigned IF Erisbel Arruebarrena to Albuquerque on a rehabilitation assignment. Arruebarrena is the third Dodger currently on a rehabilitation assignment with the Isotopes (Chone Figgins, Scott Elbert). . . . Alex Guerrero made another rehabilitation assignment start for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday evening and based on the game story released from the Quakes, it appears it might have been his final rehab game for the Quakes. Guerrero, who played the whole game at Second Base, went 1x5 (.368) with a RBI single and a strikeout. It is not known what the next stop is for Guerrero. . . . Tim Federowicz was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. . . . Six players had multiple hits in the game, led by Jamie Romak (4 hits), Tim Federowicz, Brock Peterson and Mike Baxter (3 hits), and Clint Robinson and Joc Pederson (2 hits). . . . Joc Pederson tied an Isotope franchise record with four walks in the game. . . . Carlos Frias moved into sole possession of first place in wins on the club with his 8th victory tonight and has won his last five straight pitching decisions. Going into tonight's game, Frias was in a tie with Matt Magill with 7 victories. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (6-8, 4.98) for the Isotopes and RHP Mike Bolsinger (5-1, 3.30) for the Aces.
Filed 07/25/2014

July 24, 2014 - Isotopes (50-56)
Isotopes Park Fresno 000 151 000 -- 7 7 1 Albuquerque 021 000 05x -- 8 9 0 WP: Robert Carson (2-2) LP: Heath Hembree (1-3) SV: Yimi Garcia (2) HR: FRE Guillermo Quiroz (1) off Patterson (5th inning, 2R) FRE Juan Perez (2) off Patterson (5th inning, 3R) FRE Chris Dominguez (13) off Hynes (6th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (21) off Hembree (8th inning, GS) TIME: 3:05 ATT: 5,512
There could have been no better time for Albuquerque's first grand-slam homer of the season. Joc Pederson's 8th inning grand-slam homer capped a five-run inning as the Isotopes ended their homestand with come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Frenso Grizzlies (AAA Giants). In the 2nd inning, Jamie Romak singled, stole second base and scored on Carlos Triunfel's single. Triunfel went to second base on the throw and scored on Isotope starter Red Patterson's single. Clint Robinson drew a two-out walk and scored on Romak's double in the 3rd inning to extend the lead to 3-0. Fresno plated the next seven runs in the game. In the 4th inning, a run scored on a groundout, in the 5th inning Guillermo Quiroz two-run homered and Juan Perez added a three-run shot, and Chris Dominguez solo homered in the 6th inning. In Albuquerque's big 8th inning, Romak doubled, Mike Baxter reached on an error, both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch and pinch-hitter Tim Federowicz drew a walk to load the base. Delvis Morales walked to bring home Romak and Pederson followed with a grand-slam homer.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 5 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 2 HR, 5.68 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x5 (.323), 1 R, 1 HR (21), 4 RBI (53), 1 K Yimi Garcia: (S, 2) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.20 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: Did not Play Scott Elbert: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 1.69 ERA Elbert entered the game in the 7th inning with two outs, walked Dan Uggla, then got Juan Perez to fly out to end the inning.
'TOPES NOTES: C Griff Erickson was placed on the Disabled List with a sprained right ankle. . . . Alex Guerrero continued his rehab assignment with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga against High Desert on Thursday and went 2x4 (.429) with a run scored, a double, a triple, a RBI, and walked once. Guerrero played the whole game as the Third Baseman. . . . Those Isotopes may not be dead yet in the race for September! Albuquerque is 8-2 in their last 10 games, moved into a tie for second place in the division today with El Paso, and closed to 8.5 games back of division-leading Las Vegas with 37 games left to play, 9 of those against Las Vegas. . . . Albuquerque's first grand-slam homer of the season was their 123rd homer this year and was the deepest the team has gone into the season before hitting their first grand-slam homer (106th game). The previous mark was set in 2011 when it took 95 games for the first grand slam homer of that season. . . . Albuquerque won three out of the four games in the series and 28,113 attended at Isotopes Park for a per-game attendance of 7,028. . . . Today's game marked the final regular season matchup between the Isotopes and Grizzlies and Albuquerque won 7 of the 16 matchups (3-5 at Isotopes Park, 4-4 in Fresno). Fresno leads the all-time series 33-27 -- Albuquerque is 13-15 against Fresno at "The Lab" and 14-18 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno. . . . Four victories in this just-completed eight game homestand came when the Isotopes plated the come-from-behind or tie-breaking runs in the bottom of the 8th inning. . . . Carlos Triunfel had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back-to-back games for the fifth time this season. . . . The Isotopes have won their last four games when their opponent starter was left-handed. . . . The Isotopes go on the road for an eight game roadtrip, starting with four games in Reno against the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks). Probables in the opener are RHP Carlos Frias (7-4, 4.71) for the Isotopes and RHP Bo Schultz (8-6, 5.30) for the Aces.
Filed 07/24/2014

July 23, 2014 - Isotopes (49-56)
Isotopes Park Fresno 050 100 001 -- 7 10 0 Albuquerque 021 500 00x -- 8 10 1 WP: Matt Magill (7-5) LP: Adam Reifer (5-2) SV: Pedro Baez (6) HR: FRE Travis Ishikawa (10) off Carpenter (2nd inning, 3R) ABQ Joc Pederson (20) off De Paula (3rd inning, S) TIME: 3:32 ATT: 6,099
The Isotopes fell behind early 5-0 before erupting for eight runs in the 2nd through 4th innings and held off a late Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) rally in a 8-7 victory on Wednesday evening at "The Lab".
Fresno plated five runs in the 2nd inning on Travis Ishikawa's three-run homer and RBI singles from Gary Brown and Dan Uggla.
The Isotopes started chipping away at the defecit in their half of the 2nd inning. Mike Baxter and Trayvon Robinson each singled with one out and both scored on Carlos Triunfel's double.
Joc Pederson added his team-leading 20th homer of the season in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes trailed 5-3.
Brown singled home a run in the top of the 4th inning for Fresno and Albuquerque took the lead in the home half of the frame. Baxter singled and went to third base on a pair of wild pitches. Isotopes starter Drew Carpenter singled home Baxter, Chone Figgins singled, Pederson was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Tim Federowicz drew a walk to bring home Carpenter. Brock Peterson followed with a bases-clearing double as Albuquerque led 8-6.
In Fresno's 9th inning rally, Chris Dominguez singled with one out, pinch-hitter Darren Ford singled Dominguez to third base and Brown sacrifice flied out to drive in Dominguez. The game-tying run at first base, Ford, was caught stealing second base to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter 4.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 7.56 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x2 (.325), 2 R, 1 HR (20), 1 RBI (49), 2 BB, SB (25), HBP Matt Magill: (W, 7-5) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 5.00 ERA Pedro Baez: (S, 6) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.74 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 2B - 2x3 (.333), 1 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, SB (1) Figgins played Second Base and hit leadoff. In the 1st inning, Figgins doubled and was stranded at the end of the inning at 3rd base, grounded out in the 2nd inning, singled and later scored in the 4th inning, and walked, stole second base and was caught stealing third base in the 6th inning. Figgins was replaced in the field in the top of the 7th inning. Scott Elbert: (H, 1) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 1.80 ERA Elbert pitched the 7th inning and had a 1-2-3 inning, getting a strikeout, fly out and foul pop out.
'TOPES NOTES: With Joc Pederson's homer tonight, Pederson became the first Isotope to join the 20/20 (20 homers / 20 steals) club. Jai Miller was a homer short of joining the club in 2008 and Alex Castellanos was a homer and a stolen base short of achieving 20/20 in 2013. . . . Alex Guerrero did not get to play in his rehabilitation assignment with the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes tonight as the California League has the day off. . . . With their victory and division-leader Las Vegas losing, the Isotopes have gotten their games back in the division back to single digits (9.5 games back). The Isotopes were as much as 13 games back in the division just before the Triple-A All-Star Break. . . . Matt Magill earned his 7th victory tonight, tying Carlos Frias for the team lead. . . . The series (and homestand) concludes Thursday afternoon. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-7.5.40) for the Isotopes and a pitcher to be named for the Grizzlies.
Filed 07/23/2014

July 22, 2014 - Isotopes (48-56)
Isotopes Park Game Shortened to 5 innings due to rain/unplayable grounds Fresno 000 100 -- 1 6 0 Albuquerque 000 00 -- 0 4 2 WP: Jason Berken (8-6) LP: Jeff Bennett (4-5) TIME: 1:49 ATT: 8,380
Mother Nature kept the Isotopes from being able to extend their four-game winning streak. The Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) plated a run in the 4th inning and in the top of the 6th inning the rains came and the game was eventually called with Fresno taking the victory and Albuquerque being shorted up to 12 outs to come up with a way to win to keep the streak alive.
In that 4th inning, Fresno's Brandon Hicks reached on an error, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Chris Dominguez's double.
The game was rain delayed 43 minutes in the top of the 6th inning before the game was called due to rain and unplayable field conditions.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 4-5) 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 4.19 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x3 (.324), 2 K, Ejection Yimi Garcia: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.27 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: LF - 2x3 (.308), 1 K Figgins continued his rehabilitation assignment by batting leadoff and starting in left field. Figgins struck out in the 1st inning and singled in the 3rd and 5th innings.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers activated P Josh Beckett off the Disabled List and optioned P Paco Rodriguez to Albuquerque. . . . Alex Guerrero continued his rehabilitation assignment with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. Playing shortstop in his third game with Rancho Cucamonga, Guerrero played the whole game and went 1x4 (.400) with a double and a strikeout. . . . Joc Pederson was ejected by Home Plate umpire Ryan Goodman between the 5th and 6th innings after being called out on strikes. It was Pederson's second ejection of the season, leading the club among players. . . . Albuquerque was shut out for the eighth time this season, including the forfeited game against El Paso which officially is recorded as a 9-0 loss. . . . The Isotopes set a new franchise record with their fourth regular season 1-0 game. They tied a franchise record with 2009 if you add playoff games to the season tally of 1-0 contests. Albuquerque is 2-2 in 1-0 games this season and all-time is 8-11. . . . Tonight's game was Albuquerque's first weather-shortened game since July 8, 2013 when the Isotopes defeated Nashville 6-5 in 5 innings stopped due to rain/lightning/unplayable field conditions at Isotopes Park. In franchise history, Albuquerque is 4-4 in rain-shortened games at Isotopes Park. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Drew Carpenter (2-0, 6.64) for the Isotopes and LHP Jose De Paula (4-3, 3.91) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 07/22/2014

July 21, 2014 - Isotopes (48-55)
Isotopes Park Fresno 202 000 000 -- 4 11 0 Albuquerque 130 000 01x -- 5 8 1 WP: Matt Magill (6-5) LP: Dan Runzler (1-5) SV: Jose Dominguez (10) HR: FRE Juan Perez (1) off Lee (3rd inning, S) FRE Mark Minicozzi (6) off Lee (3rd inning, S) ABQ Tim Federowicz (9) off Escobar (1st inning, S) TIME: 2:37 ATT: 8,122
Carlos Triunfel doubled home the go-ahead run in the 8th inning as the Isotopes opened up their series with the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) with a 5-4 victory. Albuquerque has won four straight games tying a season-best winning streak.
Before the fans were settled into their seats, Fresno had a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning. Juan Perez doubled home a run and then scored on Travis Ishikawa's single.
Tim Federowicz solo homered in the home half of the 1st inning to halve the defecit and the Isotopes added three runs in the 2nd inning to take a 4-2 lead. Brock Peterson walked, Jamie Romak singled and Roger Bernadina walked to load the bases. Carlos Triunfel's groundout scored Peterson and Isotopes starter Zach Lee helped out his own cause with a single to plate Romak and Bernadina.
Lee gave up back-to-back solo homers to Perez and Mark Minicozzi as the Grizzlies tied the game at 4-4 in the 3rd inning.
With two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, Bernadina singled and scored on Triunfel's double as the Isotopes took a 5-4 lead.
It took a miracle for that run to hold up. Jose Dominguez entered the game looking for the save and proceeded to give up singles to Guillermo Quiroz and Chris Dominguez. Pinch-hitter Gary Brown reached on an error to load the bases with no outs. Dominguez got Darren Ford to reach on a fielders choice with Quiroz out at home plate, struck out Nick Noonan and got Perez to pop out to first base to get out of the jam and preserve the Isotope victory.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR, 4.98 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.327), 1 BB, 1 K Matt Magill: (W, 6-5) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.10 ERA Jose Dominguez: (S, 10) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.38 ERA Zach Lee: 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR, 4.98 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: SS - 0x4 (.278), 1 K Figgins played the whole game at shortstop and batted leadoff in his fourth rehabilitation assignment outing with the Isotopes. Figgins grounded out in the 1st inning, flied out in the 2nd inning, grounded out in the 4th inning and struck out in the 7th inning. Scott Elbert: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, WP, 2.25 ERA Elbert made his fifth rehabilitation assignment appearance with the Isotopes and pitched the 7th inning. Elbert got a flyout, then allowed a single to Darren Ford and uncorked a wild pitch that advanced Ford to second base. Elbert settled down to get a pop up and ground out to end the inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers activated C Johnny Monell from the Disabled List and transferred P Steve Smith to Class-AA Chattanooga. The former UNM Lobo pitcher played in 20 games with Albuquerque this season (14 relief, 6 starts) and went 2-4 with a 7.52 ERA. . . . Alex Guerrero continued his rehabilitation assignment at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga and played the whole game as the Third Baseman against Bakersfield and went 2x4 (.500) with a double (2), a run scored and a walk. . . . The victory tonight snapped a six-game losing streak to the Grizzlies in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . Zach Lee had the best run-contributing game of any Isotope pitcher this season with his two RBI in the game. He has half of the four Isotope pitcher RBI's this season, while Steve Smith has the other two. . . . Brock Peterson went 0x2 with 2 walks to snap his 9 game hitting streak. . . . Shane Peterson of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Peterson, one of Sacramento's All-Stars, returned from the Triple-A All-Star Break to hit .600 (9x15) with 3 homers and 8 RBI all in contests against the Isotopes at Isotopes Park. Those three homers came in one game, his first three-homer game of his career. . . . Caleb Clay of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Clay had a complete game, 3-hit shutout in his only start of the award week. Clay walked 1 and struck out 6. . . . The Isotopes and Grizzles meet again Tuesday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-4, 4.48) for the Isotopes and RHP Jason Berken (7-6, 4.32) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 07/21/2014

July 20, 2014 - Isotopes (47-55)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 010 000 311 -- 6 12 1 Albuquerque 000 302 20X -- 7 12 0 WP: Carlos Frias (7-4) LP: Arnold Leon (9-4) SV: Pedro Baez (5) HR: SAC Josh Whitaker (2) off Carson (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 9,088
And then on Sunday evening they took it easy. After combining for almost 20 runs per game over the first three games of the series, the Isotopes and Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) offenses' took a little bit of a breather, combining for 13 runs in Albuquerque's series-ending 7-6 victory over the River Cats. The Isotopes have won three straight games.
Sacramento had their only lead of the game in the 2nd inning when Jose Martinez doubled home a run.
Albuquerque plated their first three runs of the game in the 4th inning. Clint Robinson walked, Brock Peterson singled and Mike Baxter singled home Robinson. Carlos Triunfel doubled home Peterson and Baxter to give Albuquerque a 3-1 lead.
Albuquerque extended the lead to 5-1 in the 6th inning. Peterson and Jamie Romak singled and Baxter doubled home Peterson. Triunfel followed with a sacrifice flyout that brought home Romak.
Sacramento threatened to tie the game in the 7th inning just before the stretch. With two outs, former-Isotope Nick Buss doubled home a run and Jake Elmore doubled home two runs as the River Cats trailed 5-4.
Albuquerque got some breathing room after the stretch with some two out magic of their own. Tim Federowicz singled, Clint Robinson reached on a fielding error to keep the inning alive and Peterson followed with a two-run double for a 7-4 lead.
Albuquerque held off one last River Cats rally when Sacramento got a run in the 8th inning on Josh Whitaker's homer and Daric Barton doubled home a run in the 9th inning before Isotopes reliever Pedro Baez got a flyout to end the game, stranding the game-tying run on second base.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 7-4) 6.2 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.71 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.327), 1 BB, 1 K Yimi Garcia: (H, 7) 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.30 ERA Pedro Baez: (SV, 5) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 Bb, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The two MLB rehabilitation assignment players on the Isotopes roster, Chone Figgins and Scott Elbert, did not play in the game. . . . Alex Guerrero's rehabilitation assignment as he works his way back to the Isotopes was transferred from rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers to the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. In Guerrero's first game with the Quakes Sunday at Bakersfield, Guerrero played second base and went 1x2 with a double and a run scored and was replaced defensively in the field in the 3rd inning. . . . The Isotopes have won three straight games for the first time since June 18-21 on a roadtrip to Omaha and Iowa. . . . The Isotopes took the series with the River Cats 3-1 and 35,838 attended for a per-game average of 8,960. All four games in the series were drama-filled with three of the four decided by one run and the fourth was decided by two runs. Tonight's game marked the final regular season matchup between the two clubs at Isotopes Park, and in Albuquerque the Isotopes won five of the eight games. Albuquerque travels to Sacramento next week for a four-game series to complete the 16 game regular-season matchup. . . . Albuquerque's Isotopes Park 2014 attendance moved past the 400,000 mark with tonight's draw (406,209 in 51 home openings). . . . Brock Peterson went 3x4 in the game and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Carlos Frias picked up his 7th victory, the most on the Isotopes staff this season. Frias has won his last four pitching decisions. . . . Pedro Baez has recorded a save in back-to-back games. . . . The Isotopes finish their homestand with a four-game series against the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) starting Monday night. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (6-8, 4.93) for the Isotopes and LHP Edwin Escobar (3-8, 5.06) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 07/20/2014

July 19, 2014 - Isotopes (46-55)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 000 300 400 -- 7 8 1 Albuquerque 103 210 01x -- 8 10 2 WP: Josh Ravin (1-0) LP: Joe Savery (5-1) SV: Pedro Baez (4) HR: SAC Daric Barton (3) off Patterson (7th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (19) off Milone (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Brock Peterson (4) off Milone (5th inning, S) ABQ Carlos Triunfel (2) off Savery (8th inning, S) TIME: 2:48 ATT: 12,579
On Dukes Retro Night with the Isotopes wearing mustard yellow Dukes retro uniform tops, Carlos Triunfel's 8th inning homer provided the winning run as the Albuquerque Dukes defeated the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) on Saturday evening at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium in front of a crowd of 12,579.
Albuquerque took a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. The MLB rehabilitating Chone Figgins reached on an error, went to second base on Joc Pederson's walk, tagged up to third base on Tim Federowicz's flyout and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
The Dukes added three more runs to the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Figgins singled, Pederson walked and two outs later, Brock Peterson drew a walk to load the bases. Jamie Romak singled home Figgins and Pederson and Mike Baxter drove in Peterson with a single.
Sacramento plated three runs of their own in the 4th inning on Shane Peterson's double, Josh Whitaker's sacrifice flyout and on a wild pitch.
Figgins singled with two outs and scored on Pederson's two-run homer in the home half of the 4th inning. Peterson added a solo homer in the 5th inning to build the Dukes lead to 7-3.
Sacramento tied up the game with a four-run 7th inning, scoring runs on Daric Barton's solo homer, Kenny Wilson's grounding into a double play, Jake Elmore's fielders choice and Peterson's single.
Triunfels heroic 8th inning homer came with two outs.
Dukes Starter Line: Red Patterson 6 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 5.40 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x2 (.327), 2 R, 1 HR (19), 2 RBI (48), 2 BB Pedro Baez: (S, 4) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.24 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: LF - 2x3 (.313), 3 R, 1 BB Figgins batted leadoff and played in left field in his third rehabilitation assignment game. Figgins reached on an error in the 1st inning and eventually scored on Clint Robinson's single. Figgins singled in the 3rd inning and later scored on Jamie Romak's single and in the 4th inning, Figgins singled and scored on Joc Pederson's homer. Figgins walked in the 6th inning and was stranded on the basepaths at the end of the inning and Figgins was replaced in the field in the top of the 8th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: In Isotopes transactions today, IF Casio Grider was transferred from Albuquerque to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. Grider appeared in five games with the Isotopes, hitting .286 with a homer and 3 RBI. P Steve Smith was activated from the Disabled List and P Stephen Fife was placed on the Disabled List with right forearm stiffness. During the Triple-A All-Star Break earlier this week and in the 3 games played since then, there have been 13 transactions. . . . Tonight, there were three members added to the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame - Terry Collins, Orel Hershiser and Von Joshua. . . . The Isotopes are 8-2 all-time on Dukes Retro Nights. Since moving the Dukes Retro Night from a weeknight to a weekend night, the Isotopes continue to draw five figure crowds with tonight's 12,579 attendance. . . . It is fitting Joc Pederson hit his team-leading 19th homer on Dukes Retro Night. Pederson is the son of former-Duke Stu Pederson. Pederson has homered in back-to-back games for the fourth time this season. . . . Brock Peterson had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . Both clubs have slugged it out in the series, wearing out Home Plate with 58 runs in three games. . . . The series concludes Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (6-4, 4.65) for the Isotopes and RHP Arnold Leon (9-3, 4.47) for the River Cats.
Filed 07/19/2014

July 18, 2014 - Isotopes (45-55)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 022 402 010 -- 11 19 3 Albuquerque 200 051 23x -- 13 16 0 WP: Colt Hynes (1-3) LP: Seth Frankoff (0-1) SV: Jose Dominguez (9) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (18) off Buschmann (1st inning, 2R) TIME: 3:41 ATT: 9,232
In the age of the humidor at Isotopes Park, two straight slugfest contests is something more like the old Isotopes Park than the current one. The Isotopes battled back from a six-run defecit at one point and eventually claimed a 13-11 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics).
In the 1st inning, the MLB rehabilitating Chone Figgins drew a walk as the first Albuquerque batter and scored on Joc Pederson's team-tying 18th homer for a quick 2-0 lead.
The next eight runs were scored by the River Cats. In the 2nd inning, Anthony Aliotti and Ryan Ortiz singled home runs. Sacramento added two more in the 3rd inning on a groundout and a Jose Martinez single. The River Cats added four more in the 4th inning to lead 8-2 when Jake Elmore sacrifice flied out, Shane Peterson doubled home two runs and scored on Daric Barton's single.
Albuquerque climbed back into the game with a five-run 5th inning. Figgins singled, Tim Federowicz reached on an error and Clint Robinson doubled them both home. Brock Peterson singled Robinson home before Jamie Romak's double plated Peterson. Mike Baxter singled Romak to third base and Watler Ibarra's single brought Romak home.
Barton doubled home a run and scored on Aiden Carrithers' triple in the 6th inning as the River Cats extended their lead to 10-7.
Pederson was hit by a pitch and later scored on Peterson's ground-rule double in the 6th inning and the Isotopes tied the game at 10-10 right after the 7th inning stretch. Baxter singled and two outs later, Delvis Morales and Pederson singled with Pederson driving in Baxter. Morales and Pederson executed a double-steal with Morales' steal of home providing the tying run.
Carrithers singled home a run in the top of the 8th inning to give Sacramento a 11-10 lead and Albuquerque plated the eventual game-winning runs in the bottom of the 8th inning. Peterson drew a one-out walk and scored on Romak's triple. Baxter singled home Romak for the lead, went to second base on Ibarra's single and scored an insurance run when Roger Bernadina reached on a fielding error.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 7.01 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.3236), 2 R, 1 HR (18), 3 RBI (46), 1 BB, HBP, SB (24) Jose Dominguez: (S, 9) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.48 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 2B - 1x2 (.310), 2 R, 2 BB, 1 K Figgins played in his second rehabilitation assignment game as the second baseman and led off the game for Albuquerque with a walk and scored on Joc Pederson's homer. Figgins walked in the 2nd inning, singled early in the 5th inning, eventually scored on Clint Robinson's double and struck out later in the 5th inning. Figgins was replaced in the field in the top of the 7th inning. Scott Elbert: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 Bb, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA Elbert had a short and sweet rehabilitation assignment outing. Elbert entered the game in the 7th inning, got a fly out and a ground out then was done for the night.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled P Paco Rodriguez on Friday and optioned IF Carlos Triunfel to Albuquerque. Triunfel was sent down when IF Justin Turner was activated from the Dodgers' Disabled List. . . . Alex Guerrero continued his rehabilitation assignment with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers on Friday. In his sixth game, Guerrero was the DH, played the whole game, and went 1x4 (.368) with 2 strikeouts. . . . Unlike last night's slugfest with 7 homers combined by the two clubs accounting for 10 of the 19 runs scored, tonight's game only featured one homer for two runs of the 24 runs scored. . . . The 3 hour, 41 minute contest was Albuquerque's longest 9-inning game of the season, time-wise. . . . Delvis Morales was the first Isotope to steal home since Eric Reed on June 20, 2007 against Oklahoma City. There have been three Isotope steals of home in franchise history. . . . Albuquerque scored the most runs in a home game this season (13) and had the most combined runs in a home game this season (24). . . . Brock Peterson extended his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . The series continues Saturday evening with Dukes Retro Night and the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame induction of Terry Collins, Orel Hershiser, and Von Joshua. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-7, 5.15) for the Isotopes and LHP Tommy Milone (0-0, 2.25) for the River Cats.
Filed 07/18/2014

July 17, 2014 - Isotopes (44-55)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 001 061 100 1 -- 10 18 1 Albuquerque 004 102 101 0 -- 9 13 0 WP: Evan Scribner (4-1) LP: Yimi Garcia (4-2) SV: Jeremy McBryde (9) HR: SAC Shane Peterson (6) off Bennett (3rd inning, S) SAC Shane Peterson (7) off Bennett (5th inning, 2R) SAC Shane Peterson (8) off Elbert (6th inning, S) ABQ Brock Peterson (3) off Pomeranz (3rd inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (18) off Rodriguez (7th inning, S) ABQ Tim Federowicz (7) off Pomeranz (3rd inning, 3R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (8) off Scribner (9th inning, S) TIME: 4:29 ATT: 4,939
The Isotopes battled late in the game to tie it but all that effort went for nothing as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) plated a quick run in the 10th inning to claim a 10-9 victory over Albuquerque in the series opener at "The Lab" on Thursday evening.
Sacramento's All-Star Shane Peterson solo homered in the 3rd inning for the first run of the game and Albuquerque took a 4-1 in the bottom half of the inning. The rehabilitating Chone Figgins walked and went to third base on a passed ball. All-Star Joc Pederson walked, stole second base and both scored on Tim Federowicz's three-run homer. An out later, Brock Peterson solo homered.
Walter Ibarra singled, went to third base on Roger Bernadina's single and scored on Figgins' single to extend the Isotopes lead to 5-1.
The River Cats plated six runs in the 5th inning to take a 7-5 lead, highlighted by Peterson's second homer of the game (a two-run shot), two run-scoring groundouts, a run-scoring single from Anthony Aliotti and former-Isotope Nick Buss' run-scoring double.
Peterson had his third homer of the game in the 6th inning as Sacramento extended the lead to 8-5.
Albuquerque began their late game battle to tie the game with two runs in the 6th inning. Mike Baxter walked and scored on Walter Ibarra's double. Ibarra went to third on a wild pitch before scoring on Casio Grider's double.
A wild pitch brought home a Sacramento run before the 7th inning stretch to make it 9-7 Sacramento.
Jamie Romak solo homered after the 7th inning stretch and Tim Federowicz had a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the 9th inning to knot the game at 9-9.
The River Cats did not waste any time scoring what would be the game deciding run in the 10th inning. Daric Barton led off with a triple and scored on Jose Martinez's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 4 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 2 HR, 4.48 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.323), 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 3 SB (23) Matt Magill: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 5.18 ERA Yimi Garcia: (L, 4-2) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.35 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Chone Figgins: 3B - 1x2 (.296), 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K Figgins played third base and batted leadoff in his first rehabilitation assignment game and struck out swinging in the 1st inning, walked, took two bases on a wild pitch and scored on a homer in the 3rd inning, and singled in the 4th inning before being erased from the basepaths on a double play. Figgins was replaced in the field in the top of the 5th inning. Scott Elbert: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 3.86 ERA Elbert pitched in the 6th inning and allowed a homer to the first batter he faced, Shane Peterson. Elbert struck out Daric Barton, allowed a double to Jose Martinez, walked Luis Esposito and Alden Carrithers to load the bases, then was pulled from the game.
'TOPES NOTES: There were a slew of Isotopes transactions over the Triple-A All-Star Break and leading up to the first game back from the break. Over the break, the Dodgers optioned P Pedro Baez to Albuquerque and outrighted IF Clint Robinson to Albuquerque after he was designated for assignment before the break and cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to the Isotopes. C John Cannon was sent to rookie-level Ogden on a rehabilitation assignment. P Josh Ravin was sent to Albuquerque from Class-AA Chattanooga. Ravin made 12 relief appearances for the Lookouts, going 1-1 with 4 saves and a 3.07 ERA. The Dodgers sent P Scott Elbert and IF Chone Figgins to Albuquerque on rehabilitaton assignments, OF Brian Cavazos-Galvez was placed on the Isotopes' Disabled List with lower back tightness, and P Juan Abreu was released. . . . IF Alex Guerrero continued his rehabilitation assignment with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers. Guerrero did not play Sunday July 13th. On Wednesday against the Arizona League Reds, Guerrero was the third baseman and went 0x3 with 2 RBI and a sacrifice flyout. Guerrero was pinch-run for in the 7th inning. Thursday also against the Arizona League Reds, Guerrero appeared as the second baseman and went 1x3 with a solo homer, 2 RBI, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, was hit by a pitch and had a sacrifice flyout. Guerrero was pinch-run for in the 9th inning after drawing his walk. Guerrero is batting .400 in the five games of his rehabilitation assignment with 2 homers and 6 RBI. . . . The Isotopes are 11 games below the .500 mark for the first time this season. . . . The 4 hour, 29 minute contest tied for Albuquerque's longest game of the season, time-wise (June 26th against Reno, 14 inning contest). . . . Joc Pederson stole an Isotope season-best three bases and was one stolen base shy of tying the franchise record. As a team, the Isotopes had five swipes, the most in a game this season. . . . Jamie Romak has homered in back-to-back games and now has a team-leading 18 homers, breaking the team lead tie with Joc Pederson (17). . . . Albuquerque is 4-5 in extra inning contests this season. . . . Tim Federowicz's multi-homer game was his second of the season. . . . Albuquerque batters struck out a season-worst 19 times in the game and both teams combined for 31 strikeouts in the game. . . . Shane Peterson was the first Isotope opponent to have a three homer game this season and the first since Alex Liddi, who was playing for Tacoma against Albuquerque on August 4, 2011. All seven franchise history incidents of an opponent homering 3 times in a game against the Isotopes have occurred at Isotopes Park. . . . Jake Marisnick of the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Marisnick hit .406 (13x32) with 2 homers and 8 RBI during the award week. . . . Zephyrs pitcher Arquimedes Caminero is the PCL Pitcher of the Week as New Orleans swept the weekly honors. Caminero made four relief appearances and allowed 5 hits, no runs, no walks and fanned 7 in 5 1/3 innings while earning 3 saves. . . . The series continues Friday evening. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (2-2, 6.08) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Buschmann (6-4, 4.46) for the River Cats.
Filed 07/17/2014

July 16, 2014 - 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC Pacific Coast League 000 001 011 -- 3 9 1 International League 220 003 00x -- 7 10 1 WP: Liam Hendriks (Buffalo - Blue Jays) LP: Elih Villanueva (New Orleans - Marlins) HR: PCL Joc Pederson (Albuquerque - Dodgers) off A.J. Achter (Rochester - Twins) (6th inning, S) IL Jhonatan Solano (Syracuse - Nationals) off Elih Villanueva (New Orleans - Marlins) (2nd inning, 2R) TIME: 2:53 ATT: 10,274
The Isotopes' lone player representative, Joc Pederson, homered and had a hand in two of the three Pacific Coast League runs, but it was the International League that claimed a 7-3 victory over the PCL in the 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game played in Durham. The IL will be the home team in the 2014 Triple-A National Championship Game to be played in Charlotte in September.
In the 1st inning, Jose Pirela (Scranton/Wilkes Barre - Yankees) walked, Jesus Aguilar (Columbus - Indians) reached on a two base error and Wilson Betemit (Durham - Rays) singled them both home for a 2-0 IL lead.
Phil Gosselin (Gwinnett - Braves) singled and scored on Jhonatan Solano's (Syracuse - Nationals) two-run homer to extend the IL lead to 4-0 in the 2nd inning.
Pederson had a no-doubt-about-it homer to right field in the 6th inning to get the PCL on the scoreboard. The IL right fielder made no attempt to track down the ball since it was obvious it was going to be a solid homer.
The IL made it 7-1 in the bottom of the 6th inning with a three run inning. Josh Phegley (Charlotte - White Sox) and former-Isotope Ivan DeJesus Jr. (Norfolk - Orioles) both one-out singled ahead of Felix Perez's (Louisville - Reds) two-run triple. Steven Souza (Syracuse - Nationals) doubled home Perez an out later.
In the 8th inning, Pederson walked, went to second base when Chris Taylor (Tacoma - Mariners) grounded into a double play, and scored on Ben Paulsen's (Colorado Springs - Rockies) single.
The PCL plated their final run in the 9th inning. Nick Franklin (Tacoma - Mariners) singled, went to second base on Jared Hoying's (Round Rock - Rangers) groundout and scored on Jonathan Galvez's (El Paso - Padres) single.
TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR GAME NOTES: Joc Pederson became the second Isotope to homer in a Triple-A All-Star Game (Val Pascucci, 2007 contest held in Albuquerque). Pederson played the whole game and went 1x3 with a homer, two runs scored, one RBI, one walk and 2 strikeouts. . . . Former Isotopes participating in the Triple-A All-Star Game were Aaron Laffey (Syracuse - Nationals), Ivan DeJesus Jr. (Norfolk - Orioles), and Angel Castro (Memphis - Cardinals). Laffey pitched the 4th inning, allowing a hit and struck out one (Joc Pederson) in a battle of a former vs. current Isotope. DeJesus Jr. went 2x4 with a run scored. Castro was the only former Isotope on the PCL squad and gave up a hit and had a strikeout in 1/3 of an inning. . . . The 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game home run derby was won by the PCL's Allan Dykstra (Las Vegas - Mets). In the third and final round of the derby, Francisco Pena (Omaha - Royals) failed to homer so Dykstra's only homer of the round was all that was needed to claim the title. . . . The PCL Star of Stars was Chris Taylor (Tacoma - Mariners). Taylor went 3x4 with a pair of doubles, getting the honor despite Pederson's contribution to most of the PCL's scoring on the night. . . . The IL Star of Stars was Liam Hendriks (Buffalo - Blue Jays). Hendriks started the game for the IL and went the first two innings, allowing a hit and striking out 4. . . . All-time, IL has won 10 of the 17 Triple-A All-Star games played since the game was changed from AL-vs-NL to IL-vs-PCL format in 1998. The IL has a two-game winning streak. . . . The PCL's Omaha Storm Chasers will be the host for the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game to be held in July 2015.
Filed 07/16/2014

Isotopes Forfeit Game; Dodgers Make Moves
Even with the Isotopes off for the Triple-A All-Star Break, the Dodgers sent them players and they also lost a game. The PCL league office ruled that the Isotopes will have to forfeit what was a 7-6 Isotopes victory in a game against the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) that was suspended due to unplayable grounds in the 1st inning on July 9th and completed on July 10th. The Isotopes had too many active players on the roster.
Carlos Frias was serving a suspension but still counted towards the the 25-man roster limit. OF Joc Pederson was activated from the disabled list on July 9th and inexplicably no other roster move was made, thus the Isotopes had 26 players counting toward a 25-man maximum roster.
El Paso wins the game 9-0 due to the forfeit and the box score cannot be proofed or balanced because all player and team stats will count. The only change to the box score other than the 9-0 loss is that the winning pitcher (Juan Abreu) and losing pitcher (Hector Ambriz) have had their win and loss stripped from their record. The Isotopes front office did not have to lose their gate from that game in the PCL attendance statistics.
The league office release did not state why other Isotope games were not forfeited due to exceeding the maximum roster size. After the completion of the game that was ruled a forfeit, the regularly scheduled game for July 10th was also played with too many players as there was not a roster move made before that game was played. There was a roster move on July 11th -- P Steve Smith was placed on the Disabled List -- but it is not known if that was effective before Game 1 of the doubleheader that day or effective between games. If it was effective before Game 1, the Isotopes were back in roster-size compliance before that doubleheader in Las Vegas started. If it was effective between games, the Isotopes would have exceeded the maximum roster size for Game 1 of the doubleheader and been back in roster-size compliance for game 2.
After the forfeit was reflected in the PCL statistics, the Isotopes are 44-54 at the Triple-A All-Star Break, 12 games behind division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets).
The forfeit also changes the statistics for the first ever season series between the Isotopes and Chihuahuas. The two clubs split the regular season series 8-8 with Albuquerque going 5-3 at Isotopes Park and 3-5 in El Paso.
The Dodgers made two moves during the All-Star Break that affected the Isotopes. P Pedro Baez was optioned to Albuquerque and IF Clint Robinson, who the Dodgers had designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Albuquerque.
Filed 07/15/2014

July 12, 2014 - Isotopes (44-53)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 002 010 030 -- 6 8 3 Las Vegas 201 020 000 -- 5 10 0 WP: Matt Magill (5-5) LP: John Church (1-2) SV: Yimi Garcia (1) HR: ABQ Casio Grider (1) off Alvarado (3rd inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (17) off Church (8th inning, S) ABQ Brian Cavazos-Galvez (2) off Church (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:12 ATT: 6,561
Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez's pinch-hit 8th inning homer provided the eventual game-winning run as the Isotopes headed into the Triple-A All-Star Break with a 6-5 victory over the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). The Isotopes have won two straight games.
Wilmer Flores singled home a run and another run scored on a fielders choice in the 1st inning as the 51s took a 2-0 lead.
Albuquerque tied up the game in the 3rd inning. Casio Grider hit his first Triple-A homer and Roger Bernadina walked, went to third base on Joc Pederson's single and scored on Tim Federowicz's sacrifice flyout.
Josh Satin doubled home a run for Las Vegas in the bottom of the 3rd inning and Albuquerque re-tied the game in the 5th inning. Bernadina singled, went to third base on Pederson's double and scored on Federowicz's groundout.
Once again, when Albuqurque tied the game, the 51s would take the lead back in their following at-bat. In the bottom half of the 5th inning, Brandon Allen doubled home a run and Cory Vaughn singled home Allen as the 51s led 5-3.
Albuquerque took their first lead of the game and one that would not be given up in the 8th inning. Jamie Romak led off the frame with a homer. Brock Peterson singled, Mike Baxter walked and Peterson made it to third base when Walter Ibarra grounded into a double play. A wild pitch brought home Peterson to tie the game at 5-5 and Cavazos-Galvez hit a pinch-hit solo homer that gave the Isotopes the lead.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter 4.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 6.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.324), 1 2B (13), 1 BB Matt Magill: (W, 5-5) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 5.34 ERA Yimi Garcia: (SV, 1) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.21 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Alex Guerrero played in his third rehabilitation assignment game for the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers. In a game against the Arizona League Athletics, Guerrero played his first game in the field at shortstop and went 0x1 with a walk before being replaced in the field in the top of the 5th inning. . . . The Isotopes took two out of the three games in the series with the 51s and 11,079 attended for a per-gate average of 5,540. The Isotopes came into the series 12 games back of the division-leading 51s and at the end of this series, the Isotopes are 11 games back. . . . Brian Cavazos-Galvez's pinch-hit homer was Albuquerque's second pinch-hit homer of the season (Tim Federowicz - May 16th) and the 20th one in Isotopes franchise history. . . . The Isotopes hit the Triple-A All-Star Break at 45-53, eight games below the .500 mark. It is the fourth time in the 12 years of franchise history that the Isotopes are below .500 at the break and the eight games are the second most games below .500 at the break in franchise history (2008 - 14 games below .500). . . . Yimi Garcia picked up the save, becoming the seventh Isotope to record a save this season. . . . Mike Baxter went 0x7 to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . Las Vegas manager Wally Backman was ejected by Home Plate umpire Ryan Goodman in the 3rd inning. . . . The Isotopes are off for the Triple-A All-Star Break and return to action at Isotopes Park on Thursday evening against the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics). The Triple-A All-Star Game is Wednesday in Durham, N.C. and Joc Pederson will represent the Isotopes and be in the starting lineup as a player and Isotopes pitching coach Glenn Dishman will be a coach on the PCL staff.
Filed 07/12/2014

July 11, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (44-53)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 010 031 0 -- 5 6 0 Las Vegas 110 000 0 -- 2 8 0 WP: Robert Carson (1-2) LP: Greg Peavey (1-5) SV: Jose Dominguez (8) HR: ABQ Brock Peterson (2) off Peavey (2nd inning, S) ABQ Mike Baxter (4) off Bradford (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:29 ATT: 4,518
The Isotopes used a three-run 5th inning to take the lead and went on to defeat the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 5-2 in the nightcap of a doubleheader in Las Vegas Friday evening.
Las Vegas got a run in the 1st inning on Josh Satin's two-out single and Brock Peterson solo homered in the 2nd inning as Albuquerque tied up the game at 1-1.
Daniel Muno's sacrifice fly in the home half of the 2nd inning gave the 51s at 2-1 lead.
In the 5th inning, Albuquerque took a 4-2 lead. Mike Baxter and Walter Ibarra singled to lead off the inning and Casio Grider's sacrifice bunt moved them both into scoring position. Pinch-hitter and Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez singled home Baxter. Trayvon Robinson was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Joc Pederson drew a walk to bring home Ibarra. Tim Federowicz singled home Cavazos-Galvez and with the bases loaded, Jamie Romak was out by the infield fly rule and Peterson struck out swinging to end the rally.
Baxter solo homered in the 6th inning to cap the scoring.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias 4 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.65 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x2 (.322), 1 RBI (43), 2 BB, 2 K Jose Dominguez: (S, 8) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: P Carlos Frias' 10 game suspension for apparently using a foreign substance ended after the first game of the doubleheader and Frias made the start in the nightcap of tonight's doubleheader. P Steve Smith was placed on the Disabled List with an ingrown toenail. . . . Scott Elbert's rehabilitation assignment with the Isotopes ended. Elbert made two appearances with the Isotopes before having to halt his rehabilitation assignment with a sore toe. Today, Elbert restarted his rehabilitation assignment by being sent to Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. . . . Alex Guerrero's rehabilitation assignment update - started at DH for the Arizona League Dodgers against the Arizona League Angels and went 2x3 (.625) with a run scored and a walk. Guerrero did not play the whole game as he was pinch-run for after his 8th inning walk. . . . The Isotopes tonight completed a string of playing just-over 29 innings in the time span of around 32 hours which also included travel. Yesterday in Albuquerque, the Isotopes picked up a suspended game in the bottom of the 1st inning and played it to its nine inning length, played a regularly scheduled game of 7 innings after that -- both against El Paso -- then traveled to Las Vegas and played two 7-inning doubleheader games tonight. . . . The Isotopes and 51s split the doubleheader, Albuquerque's franchise-record setting seventh doubleheader played in a single season. The Isotopes have split four, swept two and been swept once in doubleheaders this year. . . . Mike Baxter had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . In 2014 Triple-A All-Star news, former-Isotope and current Memphis Redbird P Angel Castro was added to the PCL All-Star roster, replacing Nashville Sounds P Jimmy Nelson. Also, the International League named their starting pitcher -- RHP Liam Hendriks of the Buffalo Bisons. The PCL has yet to name their starting pitcher. . . . The Isotopes and 51s complete their short three-game series Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Drew Carpenter (2-0, 6.08) for the Isotopes and former-Isotope RHP Giancarlo Alvarado (3-4, 7.86) for the 51s.
Filed 07/11/2014

July 11, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (43-53)
Cashman Field Albuquerque 100 000 0 -- 1 7 0 Las Vegas 211 400 x -- 8 9 1 WP: Matthew Bowman (1-0) LP: Jeff Bennett (4-4) HR: LVG Kevin Plawecki (2) off Bennett (2nd inning, S) LVG Wilmer Flores (12) off Bennett (3rd inning, S) TIME: 2:13
The Isotopes plated the first run of the game and then the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) scored eight unanswered runs to take game one of a doubleheader 8-1 in Las Vegas Friday evening.
Roger Bernadina led off the game with a walk, went to second base on Joc Pederson's single and scored two outs later on Griff Erickson's single to give the Isotopes a quick 1-0 lead.
Las Vegas took the lead in the home half of the 1st inning. Matt den Dekker doubled and came around to score on two straight wild pitches. Andrew Brown's fielders choice groundout later in the inning gave the 51s a 2-1 lead. Kevin Plawecki solo homered in the 2nd inning and Wilmer Flores solo homered in the 3rd inning to extend the Las Vegas lead to 4-1.
The 51s added their final four more to the scoreboard in the 4th inning to lead 8-1 on Matt Reynolds' run-scoring single and a bases-loaded three-run Allan Dykstra triple.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 4-4) 6 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 2 Bb, 4 K, 2 HR, 4.08 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.324), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: Jeff Bennett had Albuquerque's third complete game of the season. Bennett has allowed 1st inning runs in 7 of his 12 starts this season and tied an Isotope starters season mark for most runs allowed in a start (8). . . . The Isotopes are a season-worst 10 games below the .500 mark and are a season-worst 13 games back of Las Vegas in the division. . . . None of Albuquerque's seven hits went for extra bases.
Filed 07/11/2014

July 10, 2014 - Isotopes (43-52)
Isotopes Park Regularly Schedule Contest, shortened to 7 innings El Paso 130 301 0 -- 8 13 1 Albuquerque 013 120 0 -- 7 12 3 WP: Chris Rearick (1-0) LP: Paco Rodriguez (2-3) SV: Jerry Sullivan (2) HR: ELP Reymond Fuentes (1) off Smith (2nd inning, 3R) TIME: 3:11 ATT: 8,318
In the regularly schedule game for Thursday, former-Isotope Alex Castellanos knocked in the game-winning run for El Paso as the Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) defeated the Isotopes 8-7.
Jeff Francoeur singled home a run in the 1st inning and Reymond Fuentes added a three-run homer in the 2nd inning as El Paso built a 4-0 lead.
In the home half of the 2nd inning, Brian Cavazos-Galvez reached on an error, went to second base on Walter Ibarra's single, advanced to third base on Casio Grider's fielders choice and scored on Isotope starter Steve Smith's single.
Albuquerque plated three runs in the 3rd inning to knot the game at 4-4. Joc Pederson walked, Jamie Romak singled and Griff Erickson walked to load the bases with no outs. Brock Peterson singled home Pederson and Romak and Cavazos-Galvez singled home Erickson. Ibarra singled to reload the bases before the Isotopes rally stalled with Grider striking out and Smith grounding into double play.
El Paso quickly retook the lead with a three-run 4th inning on Jace Peterson's RBI triple and run-scoring singles from Francoeur and Cody Decker.
Albuquerque started cutting into the defecit in their half of the 4th inning when Roger Bernadina walked, went to second base on Pederson's walk and scored on Peterson's single.
Ibarra singled in the 5th inning and scored on Grider's triple and Grider scored when Bernadina grounded into a double play as the Isotopes tied the game at 7-7.
Once again when the Isotopes were able to tie up the game, El Paso was able to answer with a run to break the tie. Castellanos singled home a run with two outs in the 6th inning that ended up being a run that the Isotopes could not answer.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 7.52 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.325), 1 R, 2 BB, 2 K Yimi Garcia: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.29 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, WP, 3.72 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled OF Carl Crawford from his rehabilitation assignment with the Isotopes. Crawford hit .455 (5x11) with no homers and 1 RBI during his four game rehabilitation assignment. The Dodgers designated IF Clint Robinson for assignment when they activated Crawford from the major-league 15-day disabled list. . . . IF Alex Guerrero is rapidly nearing a return to the Isotopes, having been sent to the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers on a rehabilitation assignment. Guerrero appeared in Thursday's game against the Arizona League Angels and went 3x5 with a homer, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored and one strikeout. . . . If you thought the 3 hour, 11 minute contest was long for a shortened contest, you were right! It was Albuquerque's longest scheduled 7-inning game in franchise history, breaking the old record of 2 hours 57 minutes on April 5, 2008 in the nightcap of a doubleheader in Omaha. . . . The Isotopes and Chihuahuas split the series and 27,792 attended for a per-gate average of 6,948. The game marked the final matchup between the two clubs this season, El Paso's first in the PCL. Albuquerque went 6-2 at Isotopes Park and 3-5 at Southwest University Park in El Paso and all-time, Albuquerque leads the series 9-7. . . . Albuquerque is 0-4 when committing three errors in a game. . . . Isotopes pitcher Steve Smith had an RBI in the game, his second RBI this season and Smith has all the Isotope pitcher RBIs this season. . . . The PCL league office added Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) P Mike Fiers to the PCL All-Star game roster. . . . The Isotopes go on the road to Las Vegas to close out play before the Triple-A All-Star Break. Albuquerque will be playing three games in two days, starting with a doubleheader Friday. With Red Patterson rumored to be heading to the Dodgers to make a spot-start in the injured Josh Beckett's rotation spot this weekend, the Isotopes' probables in the doubleheader are to be announced. Las Vegas is expected to go with RHP Matthew Bowman (0-0, 4.91) in the opener and RHP Greg Peavey (1-4, 12.21) in the nightcap.
Filed 07/10/2014

July 10, 2014 - Isotopes (43-51)
Isotopes Park Completion of a suspended game from July 9th El Paso 301 000 110 -- 6 10 1 Albuquerque 201 010 003 -- 7 14 1 WP: Juan Abreu (1-0) LP: Hector Ambriz (2-3) HR: ELP Cody Decker (13) off Lee (3rd inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (16) off Wisler (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (6) off Oramas (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:08 ATT: 5,383
In the bottom of the 1st inning yesterday, the rains hit Isotopes Park and after a 2 hour 1 minute rain delay, the game was suspended due to unplayable grounds with the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) leading the Isotopes 3-2. When the game resumed today, Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez had a game-winning two-run double in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Albuquerque a 7-6 victory.
In the top of the 1st inning, the Chihuahuas scored their first run on an error and Chris Nelson and Rocky Gale followed with run-scoring singles.
Joc Pederson returned to the Isotopes lineup with a triple in the home half of the 1st inning and scored on Jamie Romak's two-run homer. Tim Federowicz struck out swinging for the second out of the inning before the tarp came onto the field to start the rain delay.
When the game was resumed, the Chihuahuas increased their lead to 4-2 on Cody Decker's solo homer in the 3rd inning. In the home half of the frame, Pederson doubled and scored on Tim Federowicz's single.
Federowicz solo homered in the 5th inning to tie the game at 4-4 and El Paso took the lead in the 7th inning on Jeff Francoeur's single and added an insurance run in the 8th inning on Tyler Greene's double.
In Albuquerque's victorious 9th inning, Federowicz infield singled and went to second base on a throwing error on the play. Brock Peterson followed with a single to drive in Federowicz. Pinch-hitter Mike Baxter singled and Walter Ibarra laid down a sacrifice bunt to put both runners in scoring position. After Delvis Morales was intentionally walked, Cavazos-Galvez doubled home Peterson and Baxter with the game-winning runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.32 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x4 (.325), 2 R, 1 2B (12), 1 3B (4), 1 BB, 1 K Zach Lee: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 4.93 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes club announced Wednesday who will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on July 19th as part of Dukes Retro Night. Being inducted in 2014 will be Terry Collins who played with the Dukes in 1977-1978, 1980 and 1984 and later managed the Dukes from 1983-1988. Orel Hershiser was a Dukes player in 1982-1983 and Von Joshua who played with the Double-A Albuquerque Dodgers in 1968, played with the Triple-A Dukes in 1972 and was a Dukes hitting coach from 1988-1992. None of the three will be present on induction night due to their current baseball occupations (Collins is the Mets manager, Hershiser works Dodger telecasts on Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA, and Joshua is a coach in Taiwan). All three will have recorded messages played in the Isotopes Park videoboard during the ceremony. . . . OF Joc Pederson was activated from the Disabled List. . . . The Dodgers named their Dodger Pride award winners for June. At the Triple-A level, the award winners were Carlos Frias and Clint Robinson. Frias had a 3.09 ERA in the month of June, striking out 29 and walking 6 in five starts. Frias was the PCL Pitcher of the Week for the period ending June 23rd. Robinson had a .357 batting average for the month wtih 6 homers and 21 RBI before the Dodgers purchased his contract on June 25th. . . . Joc Pederson was a homer shy of hitting for the cycle in his return from the Disabled List. . . . Brian Cavazos-Galvez has delivered two of Albuquerque's five walkoff wins this season. Cavazos-Galvez's other walkoff was a homer in the first game of a doubleheader on June 27th. . . . Zach Lee picked up the game for Albuquerque when it resumed (Jeff Bennett started it yesterday) and tossed 6 innings, tying an Isotopes franchise record for most innings pitched by a reliever in a game.
Filed 07/10/2014

July 9, 2014
Isotopes Park Suspended in 1st inning due to unplayable grounds El Paso 3xx xxx xxx -- 3 3 0 Albuquerque 2xx xxx xxx -- 2 2 1 WP: LP: SV: HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (16) off Wisler (1st inning, 2R) TIME: ATT:
In the bottom of the 1st inning, the rains hit Isotopes Park and after a 2 hour 1 minute rain delay, the game was suspended due to unplayable grounds with the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) leading the Isotopes 3-2. The game is scheduled to be resumed Thursday afternoon at 3 PM with Thursday's regularly scheduled game to follow, shortened to 7 innings.
In the top of the 1st inning, the Chihuahuas scored their first run on an error and Chris Nelson and Rocky Gale followed with run-scoring singles.
Joc Pederson returned to the Isotopes lineup with a triple in the home half of the 1st inning and scored on Jamie Romak's two-run homer. Tim Federowicz struck out swinging for the second out of the inning before the tarp came onto the field to start the rain delay.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes club announced Wednesday who will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on July 19th as part of Dukes Retro Night. Being inducted in 2014 will be Terry Collins who played with the Dukes in 1977-1978, 1980 and 1984 and later managed the Dukes from 1983-1988. Orel Hershiser was a Dukes player in 1982-1983 and Von Joshua who played with the Double-A Albuquerque Dodgers in 1968, played with the Triple-A Dukes in 1972 and was a Dukes hitting coach from 1988-1992. None of the three will be present on induction night due to their current baseball occupations (Collins is the Mets manager, Hershiser works Dodger telecasts on Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA, and Joshua is a coach in Taiwan). All three will have recorded messages played on the Isotopes Park videoboard during the ceremony. . . . OF Joc Pederson was activated from the Disabled List. . . . The Dodgers named their Dodger Pride award winners for June. At the Triple-A level, the award winners were Carlos Frias and Clint Robinson. Frias had a 3.09 ERA in the month of June, striking out 29 and walking 6 in five starts. Frias was the PCL Pitcher of the Week for the period ending June 23rd. Robinson had a .357 batting average for the month with 6 homers and 21 RBI before the Dodgers purchased his contract on June 25th. . . . There was 21 minutes of game played before the rain delay. It was the first Isotopes suspended home game of the season.
Filed 07/09/2014

July 8, 2014 - Isotopes (42-51)
Isotopes Park El Paso 001 100 200 -- 4 10 2 Albuquerque 003 000 000 -- 3 6 1 WP: Chris Smith (1-0) LP: Robert Carson (0-1) SV: Hector Ambriz (10) TIME: 2:58 ATT: 6,971
The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) plated two runs in the 7th inning to turn a 3-2 defecit into a lead and was able to hold that advantage in a 4-3 victory over Albuquerque on Tuesday evening at "The Lab". It was the first Chihuahuas victory ever at Isotopes Park.
El Paso got a run on a fielder's choice in the top of the 3rd inning and the Isotopes plated all their runs in the bottom half of the frame. Casio Grider walked and went to second base on Isotope starter Stephen Fife's sacrifice bunt. Trayvon Robinson singled home Grider, the rehabilitating Carl Crawford reached on catchers interference and Jamie Romak doubled them both home.
The Chihuahuas' Rocky Gale sacrifice flied out in the 4th inning and in the 7th inning, Jonathan Galvez singled home the game-tying run and Cody Decker singled home the go-ahead run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 6.08 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, WP, 5.46 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Carl Crawford: LF - 2x2 (.455), 1 R, 1 3B (2), catchers interference Crawford played in his fourth rehabilitation assignment game. In the 1st inning, Crawford tripled but was stranded on third base when the inning ended. In the 3rd inning, Crawford reached on catchers interference and scored on Jamie Romak's double and in the 5th inning, Crawford singled and was later out on a force play. Crawford left the game after six innings, replaced in the field in the top of the 7th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The rumors of the Dodgers signing OF Roger Bernadina to a minor league contract was confirmed Tuesday when the Dodgers posted the transaction of the free agent signing on their website. Bernadina reported to the Isotopes today. The Dodgers placed P Josh Beckett on their disabled list with right hip impingement and recalled P Pedro Baez from Albuquerque. IF Alex Liddi was transferred from Albuquerque to Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . Walter Ibarra went 0x3 to snap a seven game hitting streak. . . . The 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game Home Run Derby participants were named today. Representing the PCL with their 2014 homer total as of July 7th are Allan Dykstra (Las Vegas - 12 homers), Mike Jacobs (Reno - 12 homers) and Francisco Pena (Omaha - 15 homers). For the International League, Jesus Aguilar (Columbus - 12 homers), Mike Hessman (Toledo - 15 homers) and Dan Johnson (Buffalo - 17 homers). The Home Run Derby will occur Monday July 14th in Durham, North Carolina while the Triple-A All-Star game itself is Wednesday July 16th. . . . The series continues on Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-3, 3.38) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Wisler (5-4, 5.63) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 07/08/2014

July 7, 2014 - Isotopes (42-50)
Isotopes Park El Paso 000 140 000 -- 5 8 1 Albuquerque 420 010 00x -- 7 12 1 WP: Drew Carpenter (2-0) LP: Donn Roach (2-2) SV: Jose Dominguez (7) HR: ABQ Brock Peterson (1) off Kloess (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:02 ATT: 7,120
The Isotopes plated six runs over the first two frames and held off a El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) mid-game threat in a series-opening 7-5 victory on Monday evening at "The Lab".
In the 1st inning, Trayvon Robinson led off with a double and the rehabilitating Carl Crawford reached on an error. Crawford stole second base and both runners scored on Tim Federowicz's double. Federowicz scored on Brock Peterson's single and Peterson later scored on Delvis Morales's single.
Albuquerque added two more in the 2nd inning. Robinson walked, stole second base and scored on Crawford's triple. Jamie Romak followed with a single to drive in Crawford.
El Paso got a run in the 4th inning on a groundout and added four more runs in the 5th inning on Rocky Gale's single, Reymond Fuentes triple, and sacrifice flyouts from pinch-hitter Jason Lane and Jonathan Galvez as the Chihuahuas closed to 6-5.
Peterson solo homered in the bottom half of the 5th inning to give Albuquerque a two-run lead at 7-5.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter (W, 2-0) 6 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 6.08 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Yimi Garcia: (H, 6) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, HBP, 3.40 ERA Jose Dominguez: (SV, 7) 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.86 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Carl Crawford: LF - 2x4 (.333), 2 R, 1 3B (1), 1 RBI (1), SB (1) Crawford played in his third Isotope game and played the whole game for the first time in his rehabilitation assignment. Crawford reached on an error in the 1st inning, stole second base and scored on Tim Federowicz's double. In the 2nd inning, Crawford tripled home a run and scored on Jamie Romak's single. Crawford singled and was caught stealing in the 4th inning and grounded out in the 6th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: P Robert Carson was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga to the Isotopes on Monday. Carson started the season with the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) in the PCL, going 0-1 with a 10.34 ERA in 14 relief appearances before being released in May. In the Dodgers organization with Chattanooga, Carson went 1-1 with 2 saves and a 2.12 ERA in 11 relief appearances. . . . Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish is reporting that the Dodgers have inked OF Roger Bernadina to a minor league deal and will be sending him to Albuquerque. Bernadina was recently released by the Reds. The Dodgers official website does not have the transaction listed or a news item about the signing as of late Monday. . . . Albuquerque has won all five games played at Isotopes Park against El Paso this season. . . . Jose Dominguez had a five out save, his team-leading 7th save of the season. . . . Walter Ibarra hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . Isotopes pitching did not allow a homer in the game, snapping a season-worst string of nine straight games with a homer allowed. . . . The PCL league office announced Monday that Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) IF Shawn O'Malley has been added to the PCL 2014 All-Star Team roster, taking the place of fellow Bees OF Brennan Boesch. . . . Wilmer Flores of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Flores hit .382 (13x34) for the week with 6 homers and 16 RBI. He homered in every game in a series against the Isotopes and ended up with five homers in the four game series. . . . Jose De Paula of the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. In two games started, De Paula went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, allowing one run (unearned) and 3 hits in 9 innings of work. . . . The series continues Tuesday night. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (2-2, 6.62) for the Isotopes and RHP Chris Smith (0-0, 3.27) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 07/07/2014

July 6, 2014 - Isotopes (41-50)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 400 031 121 -- 12 14 0 Albuquerque 000 010 000 -- 1 7 0 WP: Noah Syndergaard (7-4) LP: Red Patterson (3-7) HR: LVG Cesar Puello (3) off Hynes (7th inning, S) LVG Wilmer Flores (11) off Rodriguez (8th inning, 2R) LVG Cesar Puello (4) off Peterson (9th inning, S) TIME: 2:38 ATT: 6,337
The mission of this series was not accomplished for Albuquerque. Isotopes starter Red Patterson allowed 7 runs in 5 innings and the Isotopes were routed by the Las Vegas 51's (AAA Mets) 12-1. The clubs split the series and divison-leading Las Vegas leaves town with the 12 game lead over Albuquerque that they had at the beginning of the series so the Isotopes lost four games in the schedule but made up no ground in the division.
Las Vegas rocked Patterson for four runs in the 1st inning. Andrew Brown singled home a run, Kevin Plawecki singled home two, and Omar Quintanilla's groundout brought home a run.
The 51s added three more runs in the 5th inning to extend their lead to 7-0. Plawecki singled home a run and Quintanilla doubled home two.
The Isotopes avoided the shutout with a run in the bottom half of the 5th inning. Mike Baxter singled, went to second base on Walter Ibarra's groundout and scored on Delvis Morales' double.
The 51s added another run in the 6th inning. Matt den Dekker singled, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Wilmer Flores' single.
Cesar Puello solo homered in the 7th inning and Wilmer Flores had a two-run homer in the 8th inning to extend Las Vegas' lead to 11-1.
Puello added his second solo homer of the evening in the 9th inning off Isotopes position player-turned-pitcher Brock Peterson for the final Las Vegas run of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 3-7) 5 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
DODGERS Rehab Report Carl Crawford: LF - 0x3 (.200), 2 K Crawford made his second rehabilitation start appearance and struck out in the 1st and 4th innings and flew out to center field in the 6th inning before being replaced in the field in the top of the 8th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers placed IF Erisbel Arruebarrena on the disabled list with a right hip flexor strain and recalled IF Carlos Triunfel from Albuquerque. OF Casio Grider was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga to Albuquerque. Grider, drafted by the Dodgers in the 14th round of the 2009 MLB First Year Player Draft, hit .195 (25x51) with 3 homers and 10 RBI in 51 games with the Lookouts. . . . Brock Peterson, who started the game as first baseman, pitched the 9th inning in mop-up work and got two groundouts. Peterson then allowed a homer to Cesar Puello before getting a flyout to left field to end the inning. Peterson was the second Isotopes position player to pitch this season (John Cannon - May 2nd against Fresno). . . . The Isotopes and 51s split the series and 38,934 attended for a per-game average of 9,734. There are 12 games left in the season series with Las Vegas. . . . Brock Peterson went 0x4 to go hitless for the first time as an Isotope (6 games played). . . . The 11-run loss tied for Albuquerque's largest losing margin of the season. . . . Las Vegas' Wilmer Flores homered in every game in the series and had five homers in the four games. Flores has to be strongly favored to be named the PCL Hitter of the Week tomorrow. . . . The Isotopes finish their last homestand before the Triple-A All-Star Break with a four game series against the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) beginning Monday night. Probables are RHP Drew Carpenter (1-0, 4.91) for the Isotopes and RHP Chris Smith (0-0, 3.27) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 07/06/2014

July 5, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (41-49)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 110 010 3 -- 6 9 1 Albuquerque 100 100 1 -- 3 8 1 WP: Miguel Socolovich (2-2) LP: Matt Magill (4-5) SV: John Church (1) HR: LVG Wilmer Flores (10) off Baez (7th inning, 3R) LVG Andrew Brown (15) off Lee (2nd inning, S) TIME: 2:07 ATT: 10,018
The Isotopes tied the game in the 4th inning and then the rains came. After the rain delay, the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) plated four runs and the Isotopes were unable to come back in a 6-3 loss in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader. The Isotopes snapped a two-game winning streak with the loss and fell to 11 games back of the 51s in the division race.
Matt den Dekker tripled to lead off the game and scored on a groundout in the 1st inning for the 51s. In the bottom half of the frame, the Dodgers' rehabilitating outfielder Carl Crawford singled, went to third base on Jamie Romak's single and scored on Brock Peterson's double to tie the game at 1-1.
Andrew Brown solo homered for Las Vegas in the 2nd inning and the Isotopes matched that run in the 4th inning when Peterson ground-rule doubled, went to third base on Alex Liddi's groundout and scored on Walter Ibarra's single. Delvis Morales singled, Isotopes starter Zach Lee struck out and then the tarp was pulled onto the field to start the rain delay.
After the rain delay, a groundout plated Las Vegas' go-ahead run in the 5th inning and Wilmer Flores had a three-run homer in the 7th inning to extend the 51s lead to 6-2.
Albuquerque got their final run in the bottom of the 7th inning when Mike Baxter tripled and scored on Trayvon Robinson's groundout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 5.04 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: (L, 4-5) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 5.55 ERA Zach Lee: 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 5.04 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR, HBP, 4.50 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Carl Crawford: LF - 1x2 (.500), 1 R Crawford made his first rehabilitation assignment start with the Isotopes and started out great, singling in the 1st inning, going to third base on Jamie Romak's single and scoring on Brock Peterson's double. Crawford grounded out in the 3rd inning and did not play after the rain delay.
'TOPES NOTES: P Steve Smith was activated from the Disabled List to make the start in the first game and C Johnny Monell was placed on the Disabled List with a strained left calf. Finally, the Dodgers sent OF Carl Crawford to the Isotopes on a rehabilitation assignment. . . . The Dodgers official website is reporting Scott Elbert's rehabilitation assignment has been put on hold due to a sore toe on his left foot. Elbert has not officially been recalled from his assignment at Albuquerque so it is likely he could continue it with the Isotopes once his foot feels better. . . . The official length of the 4th inning rain delay was 1 hour, 14 minutes. . . . The Isotopes and 51s split the first day-night separate admission doubleheader in the history of Isotopes Park. The doubleheader marked Albuquerque's sixth doubleheader played, a franchise record for most doubleheaders played in a season. . . . Albuquerque pitching has allowed a homer to an opponent in a season-worst eight straight games. . . . Tonight's loss snapped a three-game winning streak against the 51s in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . The crowd of 10,018 pushed Albuquerque's per-opening average draw over 8,000 (8,006). There have been 42 home openings on the way to 71 openings if there are no home postponements the rest of the season. . . . Las Vegas' Wilmer Flores has homered in all games so far in the series (four homers in three games). . . . The series concludes Sunday evening. A Probable is to be named for the Isotopes and RHP Noah Syndergaard (6-4, 5.70) is expected to take the bump for the 51s.
Filed 07/05/2014

July 5, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (41-48)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 000 002 1 -- 3 6 1 Albuquerque 505 100 x -- 11 14 1 WP: Steve Smith (2-4) LP: Greg Peavey (1-4) HR: LVG Wilmer Flores (9) off Smith (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Trayvon Robinson (6) off Peavey (1st inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (14) off Peavey (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Jamie Romak (15) off Peavey (3rd inning, 3R) TIME: 2:05 ATT: 6,231
In the "day" game of a separate admission day/night doubleheader, Isotopes starter Steve Smith was solid, allowing two runs in 6 innings and Jamie Romak homered twice and drove in five runs as the Isotopes defeated division-leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) 11-3. Albuquerque closed to 10 games back of the 51s in the division with the win.
Trayvon Robinson led off Albuquerque's at-bats in the game with a homer. Mike Baxter followed with a walk and Romak brought him home with a two-run homer to give Albuquerque a 3-0 lead before an out was recorded. Griff Erickson walked, Brock Peterson and Brian Cavazos-Galvez singled to load the bases and Carlos Triunfel singled to drive in Erickson and Peterson.
Albuquerque extended the lead to 10-0 with a five-run 3rd inning. Cavazos-Galvez singled and scored on Walter Ibarra's single. Ibarra went to third base on a throwing error on the play and scored on Triunfel's single. Robinson doubled, went to third base on a wild pitch, Baxter walked and Romak followed with a three-run homer.
Cavazos-Galvez singled, went to third base on Delvis Morales' single and scored on Smith's single as the Isotopes led 11-0 after four innings.
Wilmer Flores two-run homered in the 6th inning to end Smith's shutout bid and Cory Vaughn singled home the 51s' final run in the 7th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith (W, 2-4) 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 7.06 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Steve Smith no-hit the 51s through 4 1/3 innings until Josh Satin singled with one out in the 5th inning. Smith's 4th inning RBI was the only RBI by a Isotope pitcher so far this season. . . . Trayvon Robinson had Albuquerque's first leadoff homer of the season and Robinson has homered in back to back games. . . . Jamie Romak has had two homers in a game twice this season. . . . Las Vegas pitching coach Frank Viola was ejected by Home Plate umpire Marcus Pattillo in the 3rd inning.
Filed 07/05/2014

July 4, 2014 - Isotopes (40-48)
Isotopes Park Las Vegas 000 300 002 1 -- 6 10 2 Albuquerque 000 200 300 2 -- 7 10 0 WP: Yimi Garcia (4-1) LP: Chase Bradford (1-1) HR: LVG Wilmer Flores (7) off Bennett (4th inning, 3R) LVG Wilmer Flores (8) off Garcia (10th inning, S) LVG Daniel Muno (9) off Dominguez (9th inning, 2R) ABQ Trayvon Robinson (5) off Gorski (4th inning, S) TIME: 3:30 ATT: 16,348
The longball almost killed the Isotopes in a game played in front of an Isotopes Park record crowd of 16,348. Trailing the division leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) by 12 games in the division going into the contest, the 51s plated all their runs via the longball but it was Alex Liddi with a walkoff walk in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave Albuquerque a crucial 7-6 victory and moved them to 11 games back of Las Vegas in the division race with 15 more matchups between the two clubs left to play and 55 games total left for the Isotopes this season.
Wilmer Flores three-run homered in the 4th inning as Las Vegas took a 3-0 lead.
Albuquerque plated two runs in the bottom half of the frame to cut into the defecit. Trayvon Robinson solo homered and Mike Baxter singled, went to second base on Tim Federowicz's groundout and scored on Jamie Romak's single.
Albuquerque took the lead in the 7th inning. Walter Ibarra singled, Carlos Triunfel reached on an error and Robinson walked to load the bases. Baxter sacrifice flied out to tie the game and Romak doubled home two runs for an Isotopes 5-3 lead.
In the 9th inning with one out, Daniel Muno had a pinch-hit two-run homer to knot the game at 5-5 and Flores solo homered in the 10th inning for the 51s go-ahead run.
In the bottom of the 10th inning, Romak and pinch-hitter Griff Erickson singled with one out. Johnny Monell lined out before Ibarra drew a walk to load the bases. Triunfel reached on a fielding error with Romak scoring the game-tying run and Liddi drew a walk to bring home Erickson with the game-winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 6.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 3.38 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Yimi Garcia: (W, 4-1) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 H, 1 HR, HBP, 3.49 ERA Jose Dominguez: (BS, 4) 1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.10 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The PCL has suspended Isotopes pitcher Carlos Frias for 10 games. Frias was ejected in the 4th inning of Wednesday evening's doubleheader nightcap in El Paso for apparently having a foreign substance on his arm. . . . In the other Isotopes transaction, OF Jeremy Hazelbaker was transferred from the Isotopes to Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . The Dodgers official website is reporting OF Carl Crawford will be joining Albuquerque on a rehabilitation assignment starting Saturday for what is expected to be five to six games. . . . Albuquerque is 6-5 in Independence Day contests and 3-3 in contests played at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes are 4-4 in extra inning contests this season. . . . The walkoff win was Albuquerque's fourth -- and first walkoff walk -- of the season. . . . The Isotopes and 51s play a day/night doubleheader (separate admission is required for each game). Parking will be free for the 12:05 PM first game only while the parking fee will have to be paid for the 7:05 PM game. Probables in the day game are RHP Steve Smith (1-4, 7.54) for the Isotopes and RHP Greg Peavey (1-3, 10.24) for the 51s. Probables in the night game is RHP Zach Lee (6-8, 5.07) for the Isotopes and a pitcher to be named for the 51s. Given that a starting pitcher was added to the 51s roster Friday from Double-A, it could be RHP Matthew Bowman. Bowman started all 14 of his 2014 games appeared for the Mets Double-A team and if he indeed is the 51s starter, it will be his Triple-A debut.
Filed 07/04/2014

July 3, 2014 - Isotopes (39-48)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 001 200 300 -- 6 11 2 El Paso 130 110 10x -- 7 11 1 WP: Branch Kloess (3-3) LP: Paco Rodriguez (2-2) SV: Hector Ambriz (8) HR: ELP Jonathan Galvez (7) off Rodriguez (7th inning, S) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 10,135
The Isotopes tied the game at 6-6 in the top of the 7th inning only to have a homer after the stretch end up being the game winning run in a 7-6 loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) in the series finale in El Paso on Thursday night.
Jeff Francoeur doubled home a run in the 1st inning and in the 2nd inning, Cody Decker doubled home a run, Rico Noel singled home a run and Jace Peterson's groundout brought home another run as the Chihuahuas led 4-0 after two innings.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Delvis Morales singled, went to second base on Isotope starter Stephen Fife's sacrifice bunt, went to third on Trayvon Robinson's groundout and scored on Walter Ibarra's single.
Albuquerque plated two more runs in the 4th inning to trim the defecit to a run at 4-3. Jamie Romak singled, Brock Peterson walked, both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch and Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez knocked them in with a two-run single.
El Paso's Rocky Gale singled home a run in the 4th inning and Chris Nelson singled home a run in the 5th inning as the Chihuahuas extended the lead to 6-3.
The Isotopes knotted the game at 6-6 with a three-run 7th inning. Morales doubled with one out and scored an out later on Robinson's single. Robinson advanced to third base on a throwing error on a pickoff attempt and scored on Ibarra's single. Tim Federowicz singled to put runners on the corners and Romak singled home Ibarra.
Jonathan Galvez solo homered with two outs in the home half of the 7th inning that ended up being the game-winning RBI.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife 4.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 6.62 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Scott Elbert: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA Elbert made his second rehabilitation assignment appearance with the Isotopes and pitched the 6th inning. Elbert tossed 15 pitches -- 9 for strikes -- and struck out Rico Noel and Jace Peterson and got Tyler Greene to fly out to right field. It is not known yet if this is Elbert's final rehabilitation assignment appearance.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled IF Erisbel Arruebarrena from the Isotopes on Thursday and optioned IF Carlos Triunfel to Albuquerque. Arruebarrena appeared in 20 games for the Isotopes, hitting .357 with 0 homers and 8 RBI. Replacing Arruebarrena on the Isotopes roster until Triunfel reports is OF Jeremy Hazelbaker, who was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . The crowd of 10,135 was the largest home crowd in Chihuahuas history. Of course, this is their first season as a franchise and in their Southwest University Park. . . . The Isotopes and Chihuahuas split the four-game series and 25,391 attended for a per-gate average of 8,464. The game marked the final game played between the two clubs in El Paso this season and the Chihuahuas won five of the eight games. El Paso comes to Albuquerque on July 7th to complete the first 16-game regular season series between the two clubs. . . . The Isotopes return to "The Lab" 4th of July night to start their final eight game homestand before the Triple-A All-Star Break. The first four games are extremely crucial as they are against the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). Albuquerque currently has season-tying worsts of nine games below the .500 mark and 12 games back of the 51s in the division so wins are needed to cut into Las Vegas' lead if the Isotopes are to have any title hopes this year. Friday's game is the beginning of the 16-game regular season series between the clubs. Probables in the opener are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-3, 3.29) for Albuquerque and RHP Darin Gorski (2-2, 3.97) for Las Vegas.
Filed 07/03/2014

Joc Pederson the only Isotope PCL All-Star
Joc Pederson was the lone Isotope representative named as a PCL All-Star to play in the 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game on July 16th in Durham, North Carolina. Pederson, named to the team as an elected member, is currently on the Isotopes' disabled list with a shoulder injury. With many PCL All-Stars getting callups or getting injured in the the two weeks leading up to the game, it is possible some Isotopes will be named as replacements. Isotopes pitching coach Glenn Dishman already was named as a PCL coach for the Triple-A All-Star Game.
One former Isotope was among the PCL All-Stars - P Logan Kensing of the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) who was selected rather than elected.
Filed 07/03/2014

July 2, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (39-47)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 002 200 1 -- 5 10 0 El Paso 100 170 x -- 9 8 0 WP: Donn Roach (2-1) LP: Matt Magill (4-4) HR: ELP Cody Decker (9) off Hynes (5th inning, 3R) TIME: 2:15 ATT: 8,740
The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) seemed to have been awakened by Isotope starter Carlos Frias' 4th inning ejection, plating eight runs over the 4th and 5th innings on their way to a come-from-behind 9-5 victory over the Isotopes in the nightcap of a doubleheader. Each team won one game in the doubleheader at El Paso's dog park.
El Paso got a quick run in the 1st inning on Chris Nelson's two out single.
In the top of the 3rd inning, Delvis Morales singled with one out and advanced to second base on Frias' sacrifice bunt. Trayvon Robinson drew a walk and Walter Ibarra singled home Morales. Robinson advanced to third base on the play and scored on Tim Federowicz's single to give the Isotopes a 2-1 lead.
Albuquerque extended the lead to 4-1 in the 4th inning. Brock Peterson had his first hit in an Isotopes suit, a single, and Alex Liddi followed with a single. Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez doubled them both home.
El Paso got a run back in the bottom half of the frame on Rocky Gale's groundout.
El Paso plated seven runs in the 5th inning to put the game away at 9-4. Two straight Isotope reliever Matt Magill wild pitches allowed Jace Peterson to move to third base and then score when Tyler Greene struck out and then reached on the second wild pitch. Jeff Francoeur doubled home a run, Nelson singled home a run, former-Isotope Alex Castellanos had a RBI single and Cody Decker blasted a three-run homer.
Albuquerque plated their last run in the 7th inning. Ibarra singled with two outs, went to second base on a balk and scored on Federowicz's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias 3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, HBP, 4.66 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: (L, 4-4) 1.1 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2 WP, 5.74 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Between games of the doubleheader, the Dodgers assigned IF Brock Peterson to the Isotopes and sent OF Jeremy Hazelbaker to Class-AA Chattanooga. Peterson was acquired by the Dodgers yesterday from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash. . . . Isotopes starter Carlos Frias was ejected by Home Plate umpire Nick Bailey in the bottom of the 4th inning for apparently having a foreign substance on his arm. . . . The Isotopes joined the list of 113 Minor League Baseball clubs who will be wearing a special "Stars and Stripes" patriotic-themed New Era Cap Company cap on the 4th of July. Isotope players will wear the cap on the field and a limited number of caps will be available for sale only in the Isotopes Pro Shop (no online store sales). Minor League Baseball will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds to the "Welcome Back Veterans" organization. The Isotopes cap features a blue crown, red brim, and the logo area is an American-flag star shape with a white Isotopes logo. . . . Albuquerque has allowed a season-worst seven runs in an inning to an opponent six this this season. . . . International League All-Stars were named Wednesday for the 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game. Former-Isotopes named to the IL squad -- Ivan DeJesus Jr. (Norfolk - Orioles) and Aaron Laffey (Syracuse - Nationals). The PCL All-Star anouncement may come Thursday and the most likely Isotopes based on previously released voting totals to be named to the squad are OF Joc Pederson and IF Alex Guerrero. . . . The series continues Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (2-2, 5.83) for the Isotopes and RHP Chris Smith (0-0, 1.50) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 07/02/2014

July 2, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (39-46)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 000 023 0 -- 5 6 0 El Paso 000 004 0 -- 4 8 0 WP: Drew Carpenter (1-0) LP: Michael Nix (3-3) SV: Jose Dominguez (6) HR: ABQ Johnny Monell (2) off Sampson (6th inning, S) ABQ Griff Erickson (6) off Sampson (6th inning, 2R) ELP Jonathan Galvez (6) off Carpenter (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:13
The Isotopes got back-to-back homers from Griff Erickson and Johnny Monell in the 6th inning and those proved to be crucial runs in taking the first game of a doubleheader against the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) 5-4.
In the 5th inning, Griff Erickson singled, stole second base, took third base on a wild pitch and scored on Alex Liddi's double. Liddi moved to third on a groundout and scored on Erisbel Arruebarrena's single for a 2-0 Albuquerque lead.
Albuquerque powered their way to a 5-0 lead in the 6th inning. Trayvon Robinson doubled to lead the inning and wasn't cashed in until two outs later on Erickson's homer. Johnny Monell followed with a solo homer.
El Paso made the game uncomfortable for the Isotopes with a four-run 6th inning to get to a run at 5-4. Jonathan Galvez two-run homered and Jeff Francoeur and Rico Noel drove in runs with singles.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.69 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Yimi Garcia: (H, 5) 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.35 ERA Jose Dominguez: (SV, 6 ) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report Scott Elbert: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA Elbert made his first rehab appearance and pitched the third inning. After walking Chihuahuas starter Michael Nix to lead off the inning, Elbert induced a force out on a bunt, picked off Jace Peterson, and struck out Jonathan Galvez.
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes were no hit through the first four innings and Griff Erickson's 5th inning single was their first hit of the game. . . . Red Patterson started for the Isotopes and only pitched two innings. No reason has been reported for the early exit but Patterson did not leave in the middle of an inning. . . . Scott Elbert replaced Patterson in the 3rd inning for his first rehabilitation appearance. Elbert is the 2nd Dodger this season and 41st Dodger overall (34th different Dodger) to make a rehabilitation assignment appearance with the Isotopes. . . . Griff Erickson and Johnny Monell became the fifth Isotope teammates to homer back-to-back this season. . . . Monell's homer was Albuquerque's 100th of the season. None of the hundred have been grand slams. . . . Jose Dominguez earned his sixth save to take over the team lead. Prior to this game, he was tied with Sam Demel who has since moved into the starting rotation. . . . The Isotopes have won their last three doubleheader games. . . . The victory was only Albuquerque's 9th win of the season when being outhit in the game.
Filed 07/02/2014

July 1, 2014 - Isotopes at El Paso Chihuahuas, Ppd., Rain
Tuesday evening's contest between the Isotopes and El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) started out as a delayed start due to approaching rain showers. The showers eventually arrived and after over two hours of waiting for the weather to improve, the game was eventually postponed due to rain in El Paso. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on July 2nd starting at 5:05 PM, adding to the Isotopes' record-breaking doubleheader season of 2014.
It is the fifth postponed game for the Isotopes this season, not counting a sixth game this season that was cancelled and lost to the schedule rather than postponed to be made up.
Probables in the opener are RHP Red Patterson (3-6, 4.81) for the Isotopes and RHP Michael Nix (3-2, 5.10) for El Paso. In the nightcap, probables are RHP Carlos Frias (6-4, 4.73) for Albuquerque and RHP Donn Roach (1-1, 3.42) for the Chihuahuas.
The Dodgers had a transaction that may eventually affect the Isotopes roster. IF Brock Peterson was acquired from the Washington Nationals in a trade for cash. Peterson was playing for the Nationals' Triple-A club in Syracuse, New York, hitting .250 with 6 homers and 31 RBI in 72 games. Peterson is not on the Dodgers roster and the Dodgers have not assigned him to Albuquerque. Peterson may be best remembered by Isotopes fans as having a great 2013 season with the Isotopes' 16-game season series opponent Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals), hitting .296 with 25 homers and 86 RBI.
Filed 07/01/2014

June 30, 2014 - Isotopes (38-46)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 002 010 113 -- 8 12 1 El Paso 020 003 001 -- 6 10 1 WP: Paco Rodriguez (2-1) LP: Hector Ambriz (2-2) SV: Pedro Baez (3) HR: ABQ Alex Liddi (6) off Ambriz (9th inning, 2R) ELP Brooks Conrad (18) off Baez (9th inning, S) TIME: 3:13 ATT: 6,516
The Isotopes battled back late in the game, tying the game in the 8th inning and then plating three runs in the 9th inning on their way to a 8-6 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) in the series opener at El Paso's dog park on Monday evening.
Rocky Gale doubled home two runs in the 2nd inning to give the Chihuahuas a 2-0 lead.
In the 3rd inning, Isotopes starter Zach Lee singled, advanced to second base when Trayvon Robinson reached on an error and scored on Mike Baxter's single. Tim Federowicz singled to load the bases and Jamie Romak drew a walk to plate Robinson to tie the game at 2-2.
Baxter doubled and scored on Federowicz's single in the 5th inning to give the Isotopes a 3-2 lead.
El Paso plated three runs in the 6th inning to lead 5-3 when two runs scored on an error and Gale singled home a run.
Baxter singled and scored on Federowicz's double in the 7th inning and in the 8th inning, Jeremy Hazelbaker singled, stole second base and scored on Erisbel Arruebarrena's single to knot the game at 5-5.
In the 9th inning, Federowicz drew a two-out walk and went to second base on a wild pitch. Romak singled home Federowicz with the go-ahead run and Alex Liddi followed with a two-run homer for insurance runs.
Isotopes reliever Pedro Baez allowed a solo homer to Brooks Conrad with no outs in the bottom of the 9th inning before getting two strikeouts and a groundout to end the game and earn the save.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 5.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 5.07 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Yimi Garcia: (BS, 1 ) 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.41 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.75 ERA Zach Lee: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 5.07 ERA Pedro Baez: (S, 3) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 3.21 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In Isotopes transactions Monday, the Dodgers sent P Scott Elbert to Albuquerque on a rehabilitation assignment. Elbert did not appear in Monday's game and from a story on the Dodgers official website, Elbert is likely to pitch in Tuesday and Wednesday's games. P Nick Struck, last night's starter, was sent to Class-AA Chattanooga and P Carlos Frias rejoined the Isotopes from Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . There was an interesting moment with local flavor in the game. Former-UNM and current Chihuahuas pitcher Bobby LaFramboise struck out former-UNM and current Isotope outfielder Brian Cavazos-Galvez when pinch-hitter Cavazos-Galvez batted in the 8th inning. . . . The Isotopes club announced Monday that berm seating is now on sale at the Isotopes Park Box Office for the July 4th 6:05 PM contest against divison-leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). The release from the team states "Per Isotopes policy, Berm Seating is only placed on sale once all other tickets in the stadium are sold to capacity.". That statement might be intrepreted as all chairbacks for the game are sold out rather than in the past when it seemed like high-demand berm seating games were put on sale early because of the demand even if all the chairbacks were not yet completely sold out. . . . The Isotopes end June being 11 games back in the division. With a losing June record of 13-16 (6-10 at home, 7-6 on the road), the Isotopes are going to have play many games above break-even in July to make up a lot of ground in the division if they are to have any division title hopes. Other June stats: .277 team batting average, 4.48 team ERA, 135 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, and 31 homers. . . . MLB veteran and current minor leaguer Joel Pineiro received a 50 game suspension for testing positive for the banned stimulant heptaminol, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Pineiro was pitching for the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) and the Angels have released Pineiro. Pineiro is the third PCL player in less than a week to receive a 50 game suspension for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Arismendy Alcantara of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs). Alcantara hit .517 (15x29) with 2 homers and 8 RBI during the award week. . . . Taijuan Walker of the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Walker tossed a complete game shutout victory against Oklahoma City (9 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8K). Walker was promoted to the Mariners today. . . . The series continues Tuesday evening. The Isotopes club is reporting RHP Drew Carpenter (0-0, 0.00) as the probable while the Chihuahuas club is reporting Albuquerque's probable is RHP Red Patterson (3-6, 4.81). Both clubs' reporting agree that RHP Donn Roach (1-1, 3.42) is the probable for El Paso.
Filed 06/30/2014

June 29, 2014 - Isotopes (37-46)
Isotopes Park Reno 201 021 200 -- 8 15 0 Albuquerque 001 002 100 -- 4 10 1 WP: Bo Schultz (6-5) LP: Nick Struck (0-1) SV: Kevin Munson (1) HR: RENO Alfredo Marte (6) off Struck (1st inning, 2R) RENO Alfredo Marte (7) off Struck (5th inning, 2R) ABQ Jeremy Hazelbaker (4) off Schultz (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 7,968
Jeremy Hazelbaker homered and drove in two runs and Isotopes spot starter Nick Struck allowed six runs in six innings as the Isotopes dropped their homestand finale 8-4 to the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) on Sunday evening at "The Lab".
Alfredo Marte two-run homered in the 1st inning and Mike Jacobs sacrifice flied out in the 3rd inning to give the Aces a 3-0 lead.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in the bottom half of the inning. Mike Baxter doubled, went to third base on Tim Federowicz's single and scored on Johnny Monell's single.
Marte two-run homered in teh 5th inning and Aces starter Bo Schultz delivered a run-scoring single in the 6th inning to extend Reno's lead to 6-1.
In the bottom of the 6th inning, Walter Ibarra singled and scored on Jeremy Hazelbaker's two run homer.
Jacobs had another RBI sacrifice flyout and another run scored on a wild pitch as Reno plated two runs before the 7th inning stretch, and Albuquerque scored their final run after the stretch when Federowicz was hit by a pitch and scored on Jamie Romak's double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Nick Struck (L, 0-1) 6 IP, 12 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 HR, 5.63 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.77 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There were many transactions affecting the Isotopes on Sunday. The Dodgers placed IF Justin Turner on the major-league disabled list and recalled IF Carlos Triunfel from Albuquerque. IF Jamie Romak, designated for assignment by the Dodgers a few days ago, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Albuquerque. The move removes Romak from the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Tonight's starter, P Nick Struck, was transferred to Albuquerque from Class-AA Chattanooga while P Carlos Frias was transferred from the Isotopes to Chattanooga. Finally, OF Jeremy Hazelbaker showed up in the PCL transactions report as having been sent to Chattanooga, but a later update showed that transaction missing, so it is likely the transaction was submitted to the league office but later rescinded. Hazelbaker played in tonight's Isotopes game. . . . According to the Dodgers' official website, P Scott Elbert could make two rehabilitation assignment appearances with the Isotopes -- on Tuesday and Wednesday -- while the club is in El Paso. Elbert last pitched in a major league game 22 months ago and has has three elbow operations since then. . . . The Isotopes wore special pink-themed jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness and a silent auction of those jerseys raised nearly $5,000 for Susan G. Komen of Central New Mexico. Getting the higest jersey bids were Joc Pederson ($675) and Tim Federowicz ($595). . . . The two-game losing streak has helped Albuquerque re-attain their season-worst most games below the .500 mark -- 9 games. . . . The Aces claimed the five-game series 3-2. Tonight marked the final regular season matchup between the Aces and Isotopes at Isotopes Park. 35,293 attended the series for a per-gate average of 8,823. Reno won five of the eight contests -- including winning both series played -- in Albuquerque and all-time, each team has won 10 games at "The Lab". Albuquerque travels to Reno in late July to close out the 16-game season series. . . . The Isotopes eclipsed the 300,000 home attendance mark (303,645) with tonight's game. That mark was set in 39 home openings. . . . The Isotopes have a quick four-game roadtrip to El Paso's dog park to play the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) before returning to Albuquerque on July 4th. The Isotopes have yet to name a probable for Monday evening, while the Chihuahuas are expected to send LHP Jason Lane (5-6, 4.50) to the mound.
Filed 06/29/2014

June 28, 2014 - Isotopes (37-45)
Isotopes Park Reno 000 001 001 -- 2 6 0 Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 6 3 WP: Andrew Chafin (2-2) LP: Jeff Bennett (4-3) SV: Jake Barrett (1) TIME: 2:55 ATT: 12,997
It was both mental and physical mistakes that doomed the Isotopes in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) on Saturday evening at "The Lab".
Reno plated their first run on a mental mistake in the 6th inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Reno's Bobby Wilson hit a grounder to Isotopes starter Jeff Bennett. Instead of throwing to home plate for the force out on the way to presumably a inning-ending double play, Bennett's mental mistake throwing to first base for the out allowed Aaron Cunningham to score from third base.
It was physical mistakes that led to Reno's final run of the game in the 9th inning. Pinch-hitter Tony Campana singled, advanced to third base on a fielding error on a pickoff attempt, and scored on Tim Federowicz's passed ball.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 4-3) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.29 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.92 ERA Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.47 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: No Isotopes made it to third base and three Isotopes made it to second base in the game. . . . Albuquerque has been shut out six times this season, including twice by the Aces in games played at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes are 0-3 in games in which they committed three errors and are 12-29 in games in which Albuquerque has committed any errors. . . . The fireworks night crowd of 12,997 was the second largest home crowd this season and 42nd largest regular season crowd in Isotopes Park history. . . . The series concludes Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-6, 4.81) for the Isotopes and RHP Bo Schultz (5-5, 5.40) for the Aces.
Filed 06/28/2014

June 27, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (37-44)
Isotopes Park Reno 100 000 1 -- 2 8 1 Albuquerque 000 003 x -- 3 4 0 WP: Stephen Fife (2-2) LP: Michael Lee (0-1) SV: Jose Dominguez (5) TIME: 1:53 ATT: 7,928
The Isotopes rallied for three runs in the 6th inning and held off a Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) 7th inning rally to win 3-2 and sweep the doubleheader from the Aces.
Back-to-back doubles from Nick Ahmed and Aaron Cunningham to lead off the game gave the Aces a quick 1-0 lead before an out was recorded.
In Albuquerque's sixth inning that was the turning point, Erisbel Arruebarrena tripled and scored on a throwing error on that play to knot the game at 1-1. Trayvon Robinson singled and after a Reno pitching change -- Derek Eitel entered the game -- Trayvon Robinson stole second base and Mike Baxter and Johnny Monell drew walks to load the bases. Griff Erickson walked to bring home Trayvon Robinson with the go-ahead run and Brian Cavazos-Galvez sacrifice flied out to drive in Baxter for a 3-1 Isotopes lead.
Jose Dominguez came into the game in relief for Albuquerque in the 7th inning looking for save and made things too dramatic. Mike Jacobs led off with a walk and Argenis Diaz singled. After Bobby Wilson struck out, pinch-hitter Blake Lalli singled to load the bases. Pinch-runner Tony Campana took over for Lalli and that ended up being a mistake for Reno as Ahmed singled home Jacobs and Campana made a baserunning blunder and was tagged out for the second out while Diaz held at third base. Aaron Cunningham then struck out swinging to end the threat and the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife (W, 2-2) 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, HBP, 5.83 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Jose Dominguez: (S, 5) 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.91 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In Isotopes transctions Friday, P Stephen Fife was recalled from his rehabilitation assignment with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers and then activated from the Isotopes' disabled list to start the nightcap of the doubleheader. C John Cannon was placed on the disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle and P Steve Smith was placed on the disabled list with a strained right calf. . . . In this year that will end up seeing Albuquerque play in the most doubleheaders in franchise history, the Isotopes have swept two doubleheaders, split one and have been swept once. There are at least two more doubleheaders to be played this season. . . . Jose Dominguez earned his 5th save, tying him with Sam Demel for tops on the club. Demel picked up his five saves before moving into the Isotopes starting rotation. . . . For the second day in a row, a PCL player has been suspended for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. One day after Tyler Ladendorf of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) was suspended, Friday brought news that Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) outfielder Jabari Blash was suspended 50 games for testing positive for a drug of abuse. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-2, 3.70) for the Isotopes and RHP Zeke Spruill (3-4, 6.75) for the Aces.
Filed 06/27/2014

June 27, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (36-44)
Isotopes Park Reno 000 020 0 -- 2 8 0 Albuquerque 010 001 1 -- 3 8 0 WP: Carlos Frias (6-4) LP: Joe Paterson (0-1) HR: ABQ Walter Ibarra (4) off Cahill (2nd inning, S) ABQ Mike Baxter (3) off Cahill (6th inning, S) ABQ Brian Cavazos-Galvez (1) off Paterson (7th inning, S) TIME: 1:56
All the Isotopes homers came on solo homers and it was Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez's walkoff homer in the 7th inning that gave Albuquerque a 3-2 win over the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) in the first game of a doubleheader. The win snapped an Isotope four-game losing streak.
Walter Ibarra solo homered for the second day in a row in the 2nd inning to get the Isotopes on the scoreboard.
Reno took a 2-1 lead in the 5th inning when Mike Freeman singled home two runs.
Mike Baxter's homer in the 6th inning knotted the game and Cavazos-Galvez led off the 7th inning with his walkoff homer to win the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 6-4) 7 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, Balk, 4.73 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Brian Cavazos-Galvez's homer was the first Isotope walkoff homer since Tim Federowicz on May 1, 2013 against Memphis and the 18th walkoff homer in Isotopes history. It was the Isotopes' third walkoff win of the season. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena went 0x1 with a walk, snapping his team season-tying longest 12 game hitting streak. . . . Carlos Frias allowed fifth inning runs, snapping a streak of 16 consecutive scoreless innings without allowing a run. It was the longest scoreless innings streak for a starter this season. Frias also earned his 6th victory, tying him with Zach Lee for the team lead. . . . Frias' complete game was the his second complete game of the season (June 6th first game of a doubleheader in Tacoma). Frias has both Isotope complete games this season. . . . When Walter Ibarra flashes his homer stick, he does it in streaks. Ibarra has four homers this season and on both occasions, they were in back-to-back games (may 6-7 and june 26-27).
Filed 06/27/2014

June 26, 2014 - Isotopes (35-44)
Isotopes Park Reno 200 000 100 000 03 -- 6 13 1 Albuquerque 000 000 021 000 00 -- 3 7 2 WP: Eury De La Rosa (2-4) LP: Steve Smith (1-4) HR: ABQ Walter Ibarra (3) off Barrett (9th inning, S) TIME: 4:29 ATT: 6,400
The Isotopes rallied late to tie the game, capped by Walter Ibarra's 9th inning homer, and then in the 14th inning the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) plated the game winning runs to take a 6-3 victory over the Isotopes. Albuquerque has dropped a season-worst tying four straight games.
Reno plated two runs in the 1st inning on Danny Dorn's two-run single and added a Mike Jacobs sacrifice flyout in the 7th inning to take a 3-0 lead.
The Isotopes rally started in the bottom of the 8th inning. Erisbel Arruebarrena drew a one-out walk, pinch-hitter Brian Cavazos-Galvez singled and Trayvon Robinson reached on an error to load the bases. After Jeremy Hazelbaker struck out swinging, Tim Federowicz delivered a two-run single to plate Arruebarrena and Cavazos-Galvez.
Ibarra solo homered with two outs in the 9th inning to knot the game at 3-3.
The Isotopes had the bases loaded in the 12th inning with two outs and could not push across the game-winning run and in the 14th inning, Dorn singled home the go-ahead run and Argenis Diaz doubled home two insurance runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Drew Carpenter 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, WP, 5.01 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.19 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There have been a lot of Isotopes transactions in the last two days. On the day off Wednesday, the Dodgers purchased the contract of IF Clint Robinson from the Isotopes. Robinson appeared in 77 games with the Isotopes and hit .309 with 14 homers and 56 RBI. The Dodgers designated IF Jamie Romak for assignment to free up 40-man roster room for Clint Robinson. Today, the Dodgers activated IF Juan Uribe and optioned IF Carlos Triunfel to Albuquerque. OF Joc Pederson was added to the Isotopes disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. The Los Angeles Times more specifically reported that a MRI on Pederson's shoulder showed a "Grade 1 acromioclavicular separation". Coming to the Isotopes from Class-AA Chattanooga is Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez. Cavazos-Galvez went to Manzano High School and the University of New Mexico and hit .227 with 2 homers and 20 RBI in 64 games with the Lookouts. Finally, C John Cannon was activated from the Disabled List. . . . The Los Angeles Times also brought good news to Isotopes fans with their Wednesday reporting that Alex Guerrero has started baseball activities about five weeks after his ear was bitten by former-Isotope teammate Miguel Olivo. There was no word in the report about when Guerrero may rejoin the Isotopes. Olivo has found a new place to play baseball, having joined the Toritos de Tecate of the Liga Norte de Mexico. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena's 9th inning single extended his hitting streak to 12 games, tying him with Clint Robinson's April hitting streak for the longest Isotope hitting streak this season. . . . The Isotopes are 3-4 in extra inning contests this season. . . . Albuquerque played their longest game of the season, both innings-wise (14 innings) and game time (4 hours, 29 minutes). The Isotopes also used the most players in a game this season (19) and had the most at-bats in a game this season (47). . . . At 35-44, the Isotopes are 9 games below .500 for the first time this season. . . . There was some Triple-A All-Star Game news. Online fan voting ends just before 10pm MDT on Friday. Umpires for the game were announced: the International League's Jon Byrne and Jeff Gosney and the PCL's Scott Mahoney and Stu Scheurwater. Byrne will be the Home Plate umpire. Finally, the announcers for the television and radio broadcasts were announced. The game will be televised on MLB Network and Paul Severino will be on play-by-play, Darryl Hamilton will be analyst, Baseball America editor-in-chief John Manuel will also be in the booth and Sam Ryan will be the field reporter. Patrick Kinas, the play-by-play voice of the Durham Bulls will be joined by Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Deene Ehlis on the Triple-A All-Star Game Radio Network. The game is Wednesday July 16th at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C. . . . Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) player/coach Manny Ramirez made his Iowa debut in the nightcap of a doubleheader tonight and went 0x4 with 2 strikeouts. . . . Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) infielder Tyler Ladendorf was suspended 50 games for a second positive test for a drug of abuse, violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. . . . The Aces and Isotopes play a doubleheader Friday evening with the nightcap game being a makeup of a game postponed by rain on May 25th. Game 1 probables are RHP Carlos Frias (5-4, 5.10) for the Isotopes and RHP Trevor Cahill (0-1, 6.14) for the Aces. Both clubs are undecided for Game 2 starters but there has been some reporting that R Stephen Fife (1-2, 6.94) will be recalled from his rehabilitation assignment and activated from the Disabled List to make the start for the Isotopes in Game 2.
Filed 06/26/2014

June 24, 2014 - Isotopes (35-43)
Principal Park Albuquerque 100 000 100 -- 2 8 0 Iowa 301 200 00x -- 6 7 1 WP: Tsuyoshi Wada (8-4) LP: Zach Lee (6-8) HR: IOWA Kris Bryant (5) off Lee (1st inning, 3R) TIME: 2:55 ATT: 10,235
Cubs prospect Kris Bryant's 1st inning homer gave the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) the lead and Albuquerque could never make a comeback in a 6-2 series-ending loss in Des Moines on Tuesday afternoon. The Isotopes have dropped three straight games.
Albuquerque got a run in the 1st inning. Trayvon Robinson drew a game leadoff walk, stole second base and scored on Tim Federowicz's single.
Bryant three-run homered in the bottom half of the inning to give Iowa a 3-1 lead. It was the third straight game in which Bryant's homer provided a go-ahead run for the Cubs.
Josh Vitters doubled home a run in the 3rd inning and Arismendy Alcantara and Javier Baez singled home runs in the 4th inning to give Iowa a 6-1 lead.
The Isotopes plated their final run in the 7th inning. Jeremy Hazelbaker doubled, went to third base on Walter Ibarra's groundout and scored on Erisbel Arruebarrena's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 6-8) 4 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.86 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x1 (.319), 1 K Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.53 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 6-8) 4 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.86 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.27 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson left the game in the bottom of the 1st inning with two outs after diving for a fly ball off the bat of Josh Vitters and apparently injuring his shoulder. Isotopes trainer Yosuke "Possum" Nakajima was observed on the game video feed to be checking out Pederson's right shoulder and eventually Pederson went to the dugout with Nakajima while Mike Baxter entered the game. With Wednesday being an off-day, it might not be until Thursday until specifics of any possible injury or roster move might be disclosed. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena had a two-hit day to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. It is the third Isotope hitting streak of 11 or more games this season. . . . With the Isotopes in the Pacific Conference and the Cubs in the American Conference, today concluded the only four game series of the season between the two clubs in the PCL's version of "interleague" play. Iowa won three out of the four games and 38,552 attended the series at Principal Park for a per-game average of 9,638. All-time, Albuquerque leads the series 92-88 but Iowa holds a 55-37 advantage in games played in Des Moines. . . . Today's game also ended the first of two stretches of "interleague" play this season and Albuquerque went 5-10 with one game in Omaha cancelled due to rain and lost to the schedule. . . . The three game losing streak has dropped Albuquerque to a season-worst tying eight games below the .500 mark. . . . The 2014 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced and there will not be any Isotopes participating in the game. Representing the Dodgers will be Corey Seager for the U.S. team and Julio Urias for the World team. Former UNM Lobo player D.J. Peterson in the Mariners organization will be playing on the U.S. team. . . . The Isotopes and the rest of the PCL have Wednesday off before Albuquerque returns to "The Lab" for a five-games-in-four days homestand against the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks). One of the five games, a doubleheader on Friday, is a makeup from a May 25th rainout. The Isotopes have yet to name a probable for the opener Thursday while the Aces are expected to send RHP Zeke Spruill (3-4, 6.75) to the bump.
Filed 06/24/2014

June 23, 2014 - Isotopes (35-42)
Principal Park Albuquerque 003 000 000 -- 3 7 1 Iowa 120 010 00x -- 4 11 0 WP: Dallas Beeler (5-3) LP: Jeff Bennett (4-2) SV: Blake Parker (16) HR: IOWA Kris Bryant (4) off Bennett (5th inning, S) TIME: 2:35 ATT: 7,912
Cubs prospect Kris Bryant's 5th inning solo homer was the difference as the Isotopes dropped their second straight game to the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 4-3 on Monday afternoon in Des Moines.
Javier Baez scored on an error in the 1st inning and Arismendy Alcantara and Ryan Kalish singled home runs in the 2nd inning as the Cubs built a 3-0 lead.
Albuquerque knotted the game at 3-3 in the 3rd inning. Walter Ibarra singled and scored on Erisbel Arruebarrena's double. An out later, Trayvon Robinson grounded out to bring home Arruebarrena. Joc Pederson then drew a walk, stole second base and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
Bryant's homer in the 5th inning was Iowa's go-ahead run for the second day in a row.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 4-2) 6 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 3.70 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x2 (.320), 1 R, 2 BB, SB (20)
'TOPES NOTES: Carlos Frias became the first Isotope player this season -- and first Isotope pitcher since 2011 -- to win a PCL weekly award when he was named the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Frias made two starts during the award week and went 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA (1 earned run in 13 innings pitched). Frias allowed 8 hits, walked 4, struck out 17 and is working on a 12 consecutive scoreless innings streak. Dana Eveland was the last Isotope pitcher to win the Pitcher of the Week award in late July 2011. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. He's the fifth Isotope with a double-digit hitting streak this season. . . . Isotopes starter Jeff Bennett seems to have rocky starts to games. Bennett has allowed first inning runs in 5 of his 8 starts. Bennett's losing decision today snapped a streak of four straight winning decisions. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Brennan Boesch of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels). Boesch hit .464 (13x28) with 6 homers and 10 RBI during the award week. . . . Of local interest, former UNM Lobo player D.J. Pederson won his second California League Hitter of the Week award of the season. Peterson plays for High Desert (Class A Advanced - Mariners) and hit .533 (8x15) with 2 homers and 7 RBI during the award week. For 2014, Peterson is hitting .327 with 17 homers, 71 RBI and 6 steals in 64 games with High Desert. . . . The series (and roadtrip) concludes Tuesday afternoon. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (6-7, 4.45) for the Isotopes and LHP Tsuyoshi Wada (7-4, 2.81) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 06/23/2014

June 22, 2014 - Isotopes (35-41)
Principal Park Albuquerque 000 221 001 -- 6 9 1 Iowa 002 002 12x -- 7 11 2 WP: Armando Rivera (1-0) LP: Matt Magill (4-3) SV: Blake Parker (15) HR: ABQ Griff Erickson (5) off Jokisch (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Alex Liddi (5) off Jokisch (6th inning, S) IOWA Chris Valaika (7) off Patterson (3rd inning, 2R) IOWA Kris Bryant (2) off Patterson (6th inning, 2R) IOWA Kris Bryant (3) off Magill (8th inning, S) TIME: 2:45 ATT: 8,459
The Isootopes had a 5-2 lead after their 6th inning at-bat, then Cubs hyped prospect Kris Bryant homered twice in a span between the 6th and 8th innings in which the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) plated five runs to take the lead and Albuquerque's 9th inning comeback fell short as the Isotopes snapped a three-game winning streak with a 7-6 loss to Iowa on Sunday afternoon in Des Moines.
Chris Valaika two-run homered for the Cubs in the 3rd inning and Albuquerque tied the game in the 4th inning. Clint Robinson singled ahead of Griff Erickson's two-run homer.
The Isotopes took the lead in the 5th inning. Erisbel Arruebarrena singled and advanced to second base on Isotope starter Red Patterson's sacrifice bunt. Trayvon Robinson was hit by a pitch and Joc Pederson's groundout moved both runners into scoring position before Clint Robinson singled them both home.
Alex Liddi added a solo homer in the 6th inning to extend the Isotopes lead to 5-2. Iowa began their late game comeback in the bottom half of the frame with Bryant's two-run homer.
Logan Watkins' sacrifice flyout knotted the game at 5-5 in the 7th inning and in the 8th inning, Bryant's solo homer provided the go-ahead run and Rafael Lopez's single was an insurance run.
In Albuquerque's 9th inning rally, Trayvon Robinson singled and Pederson drew a walk. Clint Robinson flew out and a two-base throwing error on a relay attempt to try to double off Pederson allowed Trayvon Robinson to score and Pederson to advance to third base. Erickson then struck out with that game-tying run on third base to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 2 HR, 4.81 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: 0x4 (.319), 1 BB, 1 K Matt Magill: (L, 4-3) 0.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.97 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The start of the game was delayed 58 minutes due to rain. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Isotopes pitching allowed runs in the 3rd inning, snapping a streak of 21 consecutive scoreless innings that is tied for the third longest consecutive scoreless innings streak in franchise history. . . . The series continues with another day contest on Monday. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-1, 3.59) for the Isotopes and RHP Dallas Beeler (4-3, 3.98) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 06/22/2014

June 21, 2014 - Isotopes (35-40)
Principal Park Albuquerque 000 102 100 -- 4 11 0 Iowa 000 000 000 -- 0 6 1 WP: Carlos Frias (5-4) LP: Chris Rusin (4-10) TIME: 3:21 ATT: 11,946
Carlos Frias, Yimi Garcia, Pedro Baez, Paco Rodriguez and Jose Dominguez combined on a six-hit shutout, Albuquerque's second straight shutout, as Albuquerque defeated the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) 4-0 in the opener of a series in Des Moines on Saturday evening. The Isotopes have won three straight games.
The Isotopes plated their first run in the 4th inning. Joc Pederson walked, went to second base on Clint Robinson's walk, advanced to third base on Tim Federowicz's fielders choice and scored on Alex Liddi's fielders choice.
In the 6th inning, Pederson singled, went to third base on a two-base throwing error on a pickoff attempt and scored on Clint Robinson's sacrifice flyout. Federowicz doubled, went to third base on a wild pitch and scored on Mike Baxter's single as the Isotopes led 3-0.
Erisbel Arruebarrena doubled and scored on Delvis Morales' single in the 7th inning for Albuquerque's final run of the game.
Albuquerque's shutout was seriously threatened in the 9th inning. Paco Rodriguez entered the game in relief and struck out Logan Watkins before being replaced by Jose Dominguez. Dominguez got Matt Szczur to fly out to right field for the second out before walking Casper Wells, walking pinch-hitter Brett Jackson, and allowing a single to Wellington Castillo to load the bases. Javier Baez followed with a groundout to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 5-4) 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 5.10 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.323), 2 R, 2 BB Yimi Garcia: (H, 4) 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.74 ERA Jose Dominguez: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.68 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There was an Isotopes transaction on Saturday. P Stephen Fife was sent to the rookie Arizona-League Dodgers on a rehabilitation assignment and started Saturday's game against the rookie Arizona-League Indians. Fife faced 22 batters in 6 innings and did not earn the victory as the AZL-Indians took the lead after he left before the AZL-Dodgers came from behind to win the game. Fife allowed a run, three hits, walked none, struck out 5 and allowed a solo homer. . . . The Isotopes have put together a three game winning streak for the first time since June 2nd-5th. . . . The shutout was Albuquerque's sixth tossed shutout of the season and second back-to-back shutout of the season (April 26th doubleheader games at Fresno were also both shutouts). All six shutouts this season were combined efforts. . . . The Isotopes improved their road record to even at 20-20 with tonight's win, while their home record is five games below the .500 mark at 15-20. . . . Carlos Frias' five scoreless innings in the game extended his current scoreless innings streak to 12 innings. . . . Isotopes pitching has currently tossed 19 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest such streak this season. . . . The overhyped Cubs prospect infielder Kris Bryant went 0x4 with 3 K's in the game. Bryant is hitting .083 in three career games at the Triple-A level. . . . Game two of the series is Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-6, 4.71) for the Isotopes and LHP Eric Jokisch (5-7, 3.89) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 06/21/2014

June 20, 2014 - Isotopes and Storm Chasers Cancelled by Rain
The Isotopes caught a break on Friday evening in Papillion, Nebraska. The Isotopes were trailing 5-0 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) after 3 innings of play when rain and lightning arrived at Werner Park and after a long rain delay, the game was cancelled due to rain. With this game being the last game between the two clubs this season, the game will be lost to the schedule and not be made up and none of the stats from tonight count.
The scoring summary -- even with none of this action counting in the statistics -- was that Danny Valencia grounded out to bring home a run and Justin Maxwell singled home a run in the 1st inning to give the Storm Chasers a 2-0 lead. Brian Bocock added a solo homer in the 2nd inning and Bocock had a two-run single in the 3rd inning to extend the Storm Chasers lead to 5-0 just before the rains came.
Delvis Morales had the only Isotope hit of the game at that point of cancellation and Isotopes starter Sam Demel had allowed five runs and 4 hits with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. Demel left the game with an apparent injury with two outs in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Steve Smith entered the game with the bases loaded and two outs, gave up the Bocock two-run single with the runs charged to Demel, then got Francisco Pena to pop foul out to end the inning. The umpires then signaled for the tarp to be pulled and the rain delay started before the Isotopes could bat in the top of the 4th inning.
Division-leader Las Vegas won on Friday, so with Isotopes unable to play an official game, Albuquerque lost a half-game in the standings and are 9.5 games back of Las Vegas.
Albuquerque took two of the three games in the weather-shortened series and 18,630 attended for a per-game average of 6,210.
With the two teams playing the PCL's equivalent of "interleague" play, the four games is the only regular season matchup between the two clubs. Albuquerque leads the all-time series 95-84, including a 48-43 advantage in Omaha but the Storm Chasers have a 16-11 advantage over the Isotopes in games played since 2011 at Werner Park. The Omaha Royals played at Rosenblatt Stadium prior to becoming the Storm Chasers and moving to Werner Park.
The Isotopes travel to Des Moines, Iowa to play their only four games of the regular season against the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) starting Saturday evening. Probables in the opener are RHP Carlos Frias (4-4, 5.52) for the Isotopes and LHP Chris Rusin (4-9, 4.02) for the I-Cubs.
Filed 06/20/2014

June 19, 2014 - Isotopes (34-40)
Werner Park Albuquerque 001 120 100 -- 5 10 1 Omaha 000 000 000 -- 0 5 0 WP: Zach Lee (6-7) LP: Sugar Ray Marimon (5-4) HR: ABQ Tim Federowicz (4) off Marimon (5th inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (5) off Joseph (7th inning, S) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 6,080
Zach Lee, Colt Hynes and Pedro Baez combined on a five-hit shutout and Tim Federowicz homered twice as the Isotopes defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) 5-0 on Thursday evening in Papillion, Nebraska. Albuquerque has won back-to-back games for the first time since June 7th and 8th. In the 3rd inning, Walter Ibarra doubled, advanced to third base on Delvis Morales' single and scored when Trayvon Robinson grounded into a double play. Mike Baxter tripled and scored on Ibarra's double in the 4th inning to extend the Isotopes led to 2-0. Clint Robinson singled and scored on Federowicz's homer in the 5th inning and Federowicz added a solo homer in the 7th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 6-7) 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.45 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.323), 1 BB Zach Lee: (W, 6-7) 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, HBP, 4.45 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game field staffs were announced and Isotopes pitching coach Glenn Dishman will be the PCL All-Star pitching coach. There have been two Isotope managers who have led the PCL All-Star squad, but Dishman is the first Isotope to be a coach on the All-Star squad and not the manager. The PCL manager is Bob Mariano (Fresno Grizzlies) and the PCL hitting coach will be Bob Skube (Nashville Sounds). Charlie Montoyo of the Durham Bulls is the International League manager and the coaches will be the Columbus Clippers' manager Chris Tremie and Clippers pitching coach Tony Arnold. Trainers are Mike Sandoval (Durham Bulls - IL) and Jason Roberts (Round Rock Express - PCL). The game will be played July 16th at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, televised on MLB Network and radio broadcasted on the Triple-A All-Star Game Radio Network. . . . Tim Federowicz has three homers in his last two games and is the sixth different Isotope with a multi-homer game this season. In the four games since he was optioned back to Albuquerque from the Dodgers, Federowicz has hit 7x18 (.389) with 4 homers and 8 RBI. . . . Albuquerque pitching has five shutouts this season. . . . Walter Ibarra had three doubles in the game, tying an Isotope franchise record. . . . Zach Lee earned his team-leading 6th victory tonight and his seven scoreless innings was Lee's most scoreless innings pitched in a game this season. Lee has five quality starts this season. . . . While the Isotopes remained 9 games back with their victory and division-leader Las Vegas' victory, Albuquerque did move into second place in the division with the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) slipping to third place in the division, 9.5 games back of Las Vegas. . . . The series concludes Friday evening. Probables are RHP Sam Demel (1-2, 6.41) for the Isotopes and RHP Clayton Mortensen (2-0, 0.41) for the Storm Chasers. Mortensen has allowed 2 runs (1 earned) in 22 innings for the Storm Chasers.
Filed 06/19/2014

June 18, 2014 - Isotopes (33-40)
Werner Park Albuquerque 001 002 205 -- 10 12 0 Omaha 000 030 110 -- 5 11 0 WP: Paco Rodriguez (1-1) LP: Spencer Patton (3-1) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (14) off Coleman (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (3) off Patton (9th inning, 3R) ABQ Alex Liddi (4) off Patton (9th inning, S) TIME: 3:17 ATT: 7,524
The Isotopes had the lead at the 7th inning stretch, gave it up, then plated five runs in the 9th inning to claim a 10-5 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) in Papillion, Nebraska on Wednesday afternoon.
It took until the 3rd inning for the Isotopes to be the first team on the scoreboard. Delvis Morales singled and scored on Trayvon Robinson's double.
Omaha plated three runs in the 5th inning to lead 3-1 and Albuquerque knotted the game at 3-3 in the 6th inning. Trayvon Robinson singled and scored on Clint Robinson's two-run homer.
Albuquerque took a 5-3 lead in the 7th inning when Jeremy Hazelbaker tripled and scored on Walter Ibarra's single. Ibarra advanced to second base on Morales' sacrifice bunt, went to third base on Trayvon Robinson's single and scored on Joc Pederson's single.
Johnny Giavotella doubled home a run in the 7th inning and Francisco Pena had a run-scoring sacrifice flyout in the 8th inning as the Storm Chasers tied the game at 5-5.
In the big Isotopes' 9th inning, Morales struck out swinging for the second out of the inning but reached on a wild pitch. Trayvon Robinson singled to put runners on the corners and Joc Pederson sacrifice flied out to drive in Morales. Clint Robinson drew a walk ahead of Tim Federowicz's three-run homer. Alex Liddi followed with a solo homer in the five run frame.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.59 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.320), 2 RBI (42), 3 K, SB (19) Yimi Garcia: (H, 3) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.98 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, Balk, 3.80 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque batters struck out 16 times, tying a franchise record for most strikeouts in a 9-inning game. Joc Pederson and Alex Liddi struck out 3 times each. . . . The Isotopes defense has a string of four straight games without an error. . . . Johnny Monell went 0x5 to snap his 11 game hitting streak. Monell was the only Isotope hitter without a hit in the game. . . . Trayvon Robinson had his first 4-hit game of the season. . . . Tim Federowicz and Alex Liddi became the fourth Isotope teammates this season to homer back-to-back. . . . Clint Robinson has homered five times in his last nine games. . . . Jeff Bennett had his third quality start in a row and the Isotopes are 6-1 in games that Bennett started. . . . Game three of the series is Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (5-7, 4.86) for the Isotopes and RHP Sugar Ray Marimon (5-3, 3.44) for the Storm Chasers.
Filed 06/18/2014

June 17, 2014 - Isotopes (32-40)
Werner Park Albuquerque 001 301 010 -- 6 9 0 Omaha 020 223 13x -- 13 19 1 WP: John Lamb (4-5) LP: Red Patterson (3-6) HR: OMA Jesus Flores (4) off Patterson (2nd inning, 2R) OMA Jesus Flores (5) off Magill (6th inning, S) OMA Paulo Orlando (4) off Patterson (4th inning, 2R) OMA Danny Valencia (1) off Smith (8th inning, S) OMA Jimmy Paredes (5) off Smith (8th inning, 2R) OMA Brett Eibner (6) off Patterson (5th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:05 ATT: 5,026
It was ugly for the Isotopes in their series opener in Papillion, Nebraska (outside Omaha) on Tuesday evening. Albuquerque allowed a season-worst six homers in the game that led to 10 of the 13 Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) runs, and the Isotopes bullpen allowed seven runs over the final three Storm Chaser at-bats as Albuquerque dropped the game 13-6.
Former-Isotope Jesus Flores two-run homered for the Storm Chasers in the 2nd inning and Albuquerque found the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Jeremy Hazelbaker singled, went to second base on Walter Ibarra's sacrifice bunt, stole third base and scored when Joc Pederson reached on an error.
The Isotopes added three more runs in the 4th inning for their only lead of the game at 4-2. Tim Federowicz singled, Alex Liddi walked and Griff Erickson singled home Federowicz. Hazelbaker reached on a fielders choice with Liddi advancing to third base and Erickson out at second base. An out later, Hazelbaker stole second base and Erisbel Arruebarrena singled home Liddi and Hazelbaker.
Paulo Orlando's two run homer in the 4th inning knotted the game at 4-4 and the Storm Chasers regained the lead with Brett Eibner's two-run homer in the 5th inning.
Albuquerque closed to 6-5 in the 6th inning when Federowicz doubled, went to third base on a passed ball and scored on Hazelbaker's fielders choice.
Flores solo homered and Jimmy Paredes had a two-run single in the 6th inning as the Storm Chasers started to pull away at 9-5.
Flores singled home a run in the 7th inning to double-up the Isotopes at 10-5.
Albuquerque scored their final run in the 8th inning. Liddi singled, advanced to second base on Erickson's groundout and scored on Hazelbaker's double.
Danny Valencia solo homered and Paredes added a two-run homer in the 8th inning for the final Storm Chaser runs of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 3-6) 5 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 3 HR, 4.71 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.322), 1 K Matt Magill: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, HBP, 4.70 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have finished half of their 2014 schedule and are 32-40. In 12 seasons of play, this is their worst record at the 72 games completed point of the season. There have been three losing records, one record at .500, and eight winning seasons at the halfway point in franchise history. . . . At eight games below the .500 mark, the Isotopes tied a season mark for the most games below .500 this season. Albuquerque can feel better that they are nine games back in the division since their most games back in the division this season was 12 games behind division-leader Las Vegas on May 17th. . . . Joc Pederson struck out looking in the 7th inning, slammed his bat on the ground, and was ejected. It was Pederson's first ejection of the season and Albuquerque's second ejection of this season. . . . The Isotopes are 2-30 when trailing after 6 innings of play. . . . Albuquerque allowed the most runs (13) and hits (19) in a road game this season. . . . Former-Isotope Jesus Flores went 4x5 with 2 homers, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored for the Storm Chasers against his former team tonight. . . . Omaha won their seventh straight game and the six homers in the game were the most the Storm Chasers have ever blasted out in a Werner Park home game (opened in 2011). . . . The series continues Wednesday afternoon. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (4-1, 3.44) for the Isotopes and LHP Bruce Chen (0-1, 12.86) for the Storm Chasers.
Filed 06/17/2014

June 16, 2014 - Isotopes (32-39)
Isotopes Park New Orleans 100 000 000 -- 1 4 2 Albuquerque 420 022 01x -- 11 14 0 WP: Carlos Frias (4-4) LP: Brian Flynn (6-5) HR: ABQ Tim Federowicz (2) off Flynn (2nd inning, 2R) ABQ Clint Robinson (13) off O'Gara (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:40 ATT: 5,503
Isotopes starter Carlos Frias had Albuquerque's longest start of the season, tossing 8 innings while allowing a run and 4 hits, and Clint Robinson and Tim Federowicz added two-run homers in Albuquerque's 11-1 series-ending victory over the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) on Monday afternoon at "The Lab".
Frias' only run allowed came in the top of the 1st inning. Former-Isotope Matt Angle doubled and later scored on a groundout.
Albuquerque offense erupted for four runs in the home half of the 1st inning. Trayvon Robinson led off with a double and scored on Joc Pederson's single. Clint Robinson singled and Federowicz walked to load the bases ahead of Alex Liddi's single that plated Pederson. Mike Baxter sacrifice flied out to bring home Clint Robinson and after Erisbel Arruebarrena singled to re-load the bags, Delvis Morales grounded out to score Federowicz.
Trayvon Robinson singled and scored on Federowicz's two-run homer in the 2nd inning to extend the Isotopes lead to 6-1.
Arruebarrena brought home Liddi with a sacrifice flyout and Baxter scored on an error as the Isotopes plated two runs in the 5th inning.
In the 6th inning, Pederson singled and scored on Clint Robinson's two run homer to make it 10-1 and the Isotopes plated their final run in the 8th inning. Clint Robinson drew a walk and scored on Liddi's double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 4-4) 8 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, 0 HR, 5.52 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.327), 2 R, 1 RBI (40), 1 BB, 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: There were a few Isotopes transactions on Monday. P Josh Judy was placed on the Disabled List with right elbow inflammation, C John Cannon was placed on the Disabled List with a right ankle sprain, and P Juan Abreu was added to the Isotopes roster. The Dodgers signed Abreu as a free agent in winter 2012 and Abreu missed the 2013 season with an injury. . . . The Isotopes and Zephyrs completed their only series of the season today in the PCL's version of "interleague" play. Each team won two contests and 34,856 attended for a per-game average of 8,714. All-time, Albuquerque leads the series 97-82 including a 58-35 advantage in games played at Isotopes Park. Since the Zephyrs took over Marlins affiliation from the Isotopes in 2009, Albuquerque has a 49-35 win-loss record against New Orleans. . . . Albuquerque went 2-6 on the just-completed homestand. . . . The Isotopes are a perfect 8-0 in games that they score double-digit runs and their 10 run winning margin was the largest margin of victory this season. . . . Carlos Frias tied an Isotope starter season-best with 10 strikeouts (Matt Magill). . . . Isotopes pitching allowed no walks in the game for the fourth time this season and third time in June. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Jared Hoying of the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers). Hoying hit .464 (13x28) with 2 homers and 10 RBI during the award week. . . . Ryan Verdugo of the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Verdugo won both of his starts during the week, allowing no runs, 5 hits, 1 walk and 15 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings of work. . . . The Isotopes hit the road for eight games to complete their June stretch of play against American Conference foes. Albuquerque goes to Papillon, Nebraska (outside Omaha) to play the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) in a four-game series beginning Tuesday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-5, 4.26) for the Isotopes and LHP John Lamb (3-5, 3.80) for the Storm Chasers.
Filed 06/16/2014

June 15, 2014 - Isotopes (31-39)
Isotopes Park New Orleans 010 000 020 3 -- 6 13 1 Albuquerque 200 010 000 0 -- 3 10 0 WP: Chaz Roe (3-2) LP: Josh Judy (2-2) HR: NRL Rob Brantly (2) off Demel (2nd inning, S) NRL Derek Dietrich (5) off Hynes (8th inning, S) NRL Brian Bogusevic (3) off Hynes (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:56 ATT: 9,525
The Isotopes gave up the lead in the 8th inning, blew a golden 9th inning opportunity for the walk-off win, and then allowed three runs in the 10th inning as the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) took a 6-3 victory in 10 innings. Albuquerque has dropped two straight.
The Isotopes were off to a good start in the 1st inning. Joc Pederson drew a one-out walk, stole second base and scored on Clint Robinson's double. An out later, Johnny Monell singled home Clint Robinson for a 2-0 lead.
Rob Brantly homered with two outs in the 2nd inning as the Zephyrs got on the scoreboard.
Albuquerque extended the lead to two runs at 3-1 in the 5th inning. Pinch-hitter John Cannon singled, went to second base on Trayvon Robinson's sacrifice bunt and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
Solo homers from the Zephyrs' Derek Dietrich and Brian Bogusevic in the 8th inning knotted the game at 3-3 in the 8th inning.
In the golden opportunity that Albuquerque blew in the 9th inning, Pederson and Clint Robinson singled and Alex Liddi was intentionally walked to load the bases with no outs. Monell grounded into a double play and Mike Baxter struck out looking to send the game into extra innings.
Josh Rodriguez sacrifice flied out to bring home the go-ahead run and Juan Diaz tripled home two runs in the 10th inning to give the Zephyrs the three run cushion that they would win by.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 6.41 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.324), 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K, SB (18) Matt Magill: (H, 4) 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.25 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.98 ERA Pedro Baez: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, WP, 4.50 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: IF Delvis Morales was added to the Isotopes roster from Rookie-level Ogden. Morales played in 12 games with Class-A Great Lakes earlier in the season, hitting .125 with no homers and 3 RBI. . . . Albuquerque is 3-3 in extra inning contests this season. . . . The Isotopes are 6-6 all-time in Fathers Day contests and 5-2 on the holiday in games at Isotopes Park. . . . At 31-39, Albuquerque is eight games below the .500 mark for the first time this season. In the division race, they held their third place position, nine games back of division leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) who also lost Sunday. . . . Johnny Monell hit safely, going 1x5 in the game, to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. . . . Albuquerque used 18 players in the game, a season-high. . . . The series concludes Monday afternoon. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (3-4, 6.19) for the Isotopes and LHP Brian Flynn (6-4, 3.14) for the Zephyrs.
Filed 06/15/2014

June 14, 2014 - Isotopes (31-38)
Isotopes Park New Orleans 006 002 000 -- 8 10 0 Albuquerque 001 000 000 -- 1 6 0 WP: Brad Hand (1-0) LP: Zach Lee (5-7) SV: Edgar Olmos (1) HR: NRL Justin Bour (11) off Lee (3rd inning, 2R) NRL Kyle Jensen (10) off Lee (3rd inning, S) NRL Kyle Jensen (11) off Smith (6th inning, S) NRL Jake Marisnick (6) off Smith (6th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (17) off Hand (3rd inning, S) TIME: 2:36 ATT: 12,090
The New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) belted four homers to account for five runs in their 8-1 victory over the Isotopes on Saturday evening at "The Lab".
New Orleans plated six runs in the 3rd inning, highlighted by back-to-back homers from Justin Bour (two run) and Kyle Jensen (solo).
Joc Pederson solo homered in the 3rd inning for Albuquerque's lone run of the game.
New Orleans closed out the scoring with solo homers from Jensen and Jake Marisnick in the 6th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 5-7) 5 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 2 HR, 4.86 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.324), 1 R, 1 HR (17), 1 RBI (39), 2 K Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.82 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 5-7) 5 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 2 HR, 4.86 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers placed IF Chone Figgins on the disabled list with a left quad strain and recalled IF Carlos Triunfel from Albuquerque. . . . The newest participant in the Chile Pepper Race made their debut in Saturday's race -- the Hatch Diced Green Chile Can. . . . Trayvon Robinson went 0x3 to snap his 10 game hitting streak. . . . The crowd of 12,090 was the second largest home crowd of the season. . . . Game three of the series is Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Sam Demel (1-2, 6.97) for the Isotopes and RHP Anthony DeSclafani (1-1, 3.38) for the Zephyrs.
Filed 06/14/2014

June 13, 2014 - Isotopes (31-37)
Isotopes Park New Orleans 201 000 001 -- 4 11 0 Albuquerque 022 000 10x -- 5 9 1 WP: Jeff Bennett (4-1) LP: Elih Villanueva (7-3) SV: Pedro Baez (2) HR: NRL Justin Bour (10) off Bennett (1st inning, 2R) NRL Mark Canha (11) off Bennett (3rd inning, S) ABQ Clint Robinson (12) off Villanueva (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:11 ATT: 7,738
Johnny Monell doubled home two runs and Clint Robinson added a homer to help the Isotopes defeat the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) 5-4 in the series opener at "The Lab" on Friday evening. Albuquerque snapped a four-game losing streak with the victory.
Justin Bour two-run homered in the 1st inning to give the Zephyrs a quick 2-0 lead.
Albuquerque tied the game in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Clint Robinson solo homered and Alex Liddi walked, went to second base on Jeremy Hazelbaker's groundout and scored on Erisbel Arruebarrena's single, his first RBI as an Isotope.
New Orleans' Mark Canha solo homered in the top of the 3rd inning to give New Orleans the lead back and the Isotopes reclaimed the lead for good in the bottom half of the inning. Carlos Triunfel singled, Joc Pederson walked and two outs later, Monell cashed them in with a double for a 4-3 Isotopes lead.
Trayvon Robinson singled and scored on Pederson's single in the 7th inning as the Isotopes added an insurance run and the Zephyrs plated their final run in the 9th inning on Bour's two-out RBI single. Kyle Jensen struck out swinging wtih a runner on third base to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 4-1) 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 2 HR, 3.44 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x2 (.321), 1 R, 1 RBI (38), 2 BB, 2 SB (17) Pedro Baez: (S, 2) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.68 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers activated C A.J. Ellis from the major-league disabled list and optioned C Tim Federowicz to Albuquerque. . . . The start of the game was delayed 30 minutes due to a pre-game shower. . . . Johnny Monell and Trayvon Robinson each hit safely to extend their hitting streaks to 10 games. They became the third and fourth Isotopes this season to have a 10 game or longer hitting streak. . . . Clint Robinson has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. . . . Jeff Bennett has won his last four pitching decisions. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (5-6, 4.44) for the Isotopes and LHP Brad Hand (No Record) for the Zephyrs. Hand is making a MLB rehabilitation assignment start.
Filed 06/13/2014

June 12, 2014 - Isotopes (30-37)
Isotopes Park Round Rock 000 200 130 -- 6 8 1 Albuquerque 030 010 100 -- 5 11 1 WP: Scott Richmond (1-2) LP: Paco Rodriguez (0-1) SV: Aaron Poreda (2) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (11) off McCutchen (2nd inning, S) ABQ Jeremy Hazelbaker (2) off McCutchen (2nd inning, S) ABQ Jeremy Hazelbaker (3) off McCutchen (5th inning, S) ABQ Johnny Monell (1) off McCutchen (7th inning, S) ABQ Alex Liddi (3) off McCutchen (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 8,253
There is supposed to be an advantage when playing a home game, but that has not been the case for the 2014 Isotopes. The Isotopes plated all five of their runs via the longball, but it was a three-run 8th inning that doomed Albuquerque as the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) eked out a 6-5 victory to sweep the four-game series from the Isotopes. Albuquerque has been swept in a series twice this season, both at "The Lab".
Clint Robinson and Alex Liddi back-to-back homered in the 2nd inning and Jeremy Hazelbaker added a homer later in the inning as the Isotopes led 3-0.
Round Rock's Adam Rosales singled home a run and Jason Donald brought home a run with a sacrifice flyout in the 4th inning.
Hazelbaker homered for the second time in the game in the 5th inning to extend Albuquerque's lead to 4-2.
Both clubs exchanged a single run in the 7th inning. Former-Isotope Josh Wilson grounded out to bring home the run for the Exprss while Johnny Monell solo homered for the Isotopes.
Jared Hoying singled in a run and Rosales doubled home a run in the 8th inning to tie the game and Hoying later scored on a passed ball for Round Rock's go-ahead run.
Clint Robinson came to the plate with the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the 9th inning and grounded into a fielder's choice force out for the final out of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 4.26 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: DH - 0x4 (.319), 1 BB, 4 K Matt Magill: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.41 ERA Jose Dominguez: (BS, 3) 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.19 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque is 13-18 at Isotopes Park in 2014. . . . The Dodger Pride award winners for May were announced. At the Triple-A level, the Pitcher of the month is Yimi Garcia. Garcia had a 1.50 ERA in May, striking out 13 batters, walking 1 and allowing 2 earned runs in 12 innings pitched over 10 relief appearances. The Hitter of the month is Jamie Romak. Romak hit .303 (27x89) with 10 homers and 18 RBI in May and earned a callup to the Dodgers that resulted in his MLB debut on May 28th. . . . The Isotopes are seven games below the .500 mark for the first time this season. . . . The Isotopes and Express completed their only four-game series of the season and 31,062 attended the four-game series for a per-game average of 7,766. In the all-time series, each club has won 74 games (with Albuquerque holding a 45-31 advantage at Isotopes Park). . . . Johnny Monell and Trayvon Robinson each hit safely to extend their hitting streaks to 9 games. . . . Clint Robinson and Alex Liddi homering back-to-back in the 2nd inning was the third Isotope duo to homer back-to-back this season. . . . Jeremy Hazelbaker had the eighth Isotope multi-homer game and fifth different player to have a multi-homer game this season. . . . Round Rock's Daniel McCutchen struck out 9 Isotope batters, the most for an opponent starter in a game this season. . . . Isotopes pitching did not allow a homer, snapping a season-longest streak of seven games allowing the longball. . . . The Isotopes complete the eight-game homestand with a four game series against the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins). It is an interesting matchup as it features the Isotopes who were affiliated with the Marlins from 2003-2008 against the Zephyrs who have been the Marlins affiliate since 2009. Probables in the opener Friday evening are RHP Jeff Bennett (3-1, 3.23) for the Isotopes and RHP Elih Villanueva (7-2, 2.63) for the Marlins.
Filed 06/12/2014

June 11, 2014 - Isotopes (30-36)
Isotopes Park Round Rock 340 000 017 -- 15 19 1 Albuquerque 000 006 020 -- 8 19 4 WP: Lisalverto Bonilla (1-1) LP: Colt Hynes (0-3) HR: RR Jason Donald (2) off Baez (8th inning, S) RR Kensuke Tanaka (3) off Garcia (9th inning, GS) ABQ Griff Erickson (4) off Feierabend (6th inning, 3R) TIME: 3:40 ATT: 7,498
Isotopes starter Carlos Frias was roughed up for seven runs over the first two innings, settled down to put zeros on the scoreboard over the next four innings, and then the Isotopes offense woke up with a big 6th inning, tied up the game in the 8th inning and then allowed seven 9th inning runs to make all that comeback effort wasted in a 15-8 loss to the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers).
The Express plated three runs in the 1st inning and four more in the 2nd inning to build a 7-0 lead.
In Albuquerque's big 6th inning, Clint Robinson singled with one out, Alex Liddi walked and Mike Baxter singled home Clint Robinson. Johnny Monell singled home Liddi and Griff Erickson three run homered. Erisbel Arruebarrena singled, Trayvon Robinson followed with a double and Walter Ibarra singled home Arruebarrena as the Isotopes sent 11 batters to the plate and plated 6 runs on 7 hits to make it a contest at 7-6.
Jason Donald solo homered for the Express in the 8th inning before the Isotopes knotted the game at 8-8 in the bottom half of the frame. Trayvon Robinson and Ibarra singled and Robinson came around to score on a wild pitch with a throwing error on the play. Two outs later, Liddi walked before Ibarra scored on a wild pitch.
The Express regained the lead in the 9th inning. Brent Lillibridge tripled and scored on Jared Hoying's single. Adam Rosales and Donald singled to load the bases and former-Isotope Josh Wilson was hit by a pitch to bring home a run. Kensuke Tanaka followed with a grand-slam homer. Ryan Strausborger doubled and scored on Bryan Peterson's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias 6 IP, 11 H, 7 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 6.19 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.325), 1 BB, 1 K Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, HBP, 3.94 ERA Pedro Baez: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 2.84 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The 3 hour, 40 minute game tied for Albuquerque's longest 9-inning game of the season. . . . The seven runs the Express plated in the 9th inning were the most runs Isotopes pitching has allowed in an inning this season. Albuquerque allowed a season-worst 19 hits in a game, tied a season worst with 15 runs allowed in a game, and had season-bests in hits in a home game (19), combined runs in a home game (23), combined hits (38) and largest in-game defecit overcome to tie the game (7 runs). . . . The Isotopes had four errors in a game for the second time this season. . . . Albuquerque has lost three straight games and tied a season-worst by being 6 games below the .500 mark. The Isotopes also lost a game in the division race to the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets), continuing to be in third place but now 8 games behind the 51s. . . . Joc Pederson was the only Isotope batter not to score a run in the game. . . . Every Isotope hitter had a hit in the game and seven of the nine batters had multi-hits. . . . Kensuke Tanaka's grand-slam homer was Albuquerque's second grand-slam homer allowed this season. . . . Isotopes pitching has allowed homers in seven straight games, the longest such stretch of games this season. . . . The series concludes on Thursday evening with the Isotopes needing a victory to avoid a series sweep. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (3-5, 4.30) for the Isotopes and RHP Daniel McCutchen (1-5, 7.80) for the E-Train.
Filed 06/11/2014

June 10, 2014 - Isotopes (30-35)
Isotopes Park Round Rock 041 001 100 -- 7 14 1 Albuquerque 110 011 001 -- 5 13 3 WP: Miles Mikolas (4-0) LP: Sam Demel (1-2) SV: Neftali Feliz (1) HR: RR Jared Hoying (11) off Demel (2nd inning, 2R) ABQ Clint Robinson (10) off West (6th inning, S) TIME: 3:18 ATT: 7,933
Sam Demel allowed 10 hits and 5 runs in 3 1/3 innings, Clint Robinson solo homered, drove in three and was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and the Isotopes were never quite able to catch the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) after the 2nd inning in a 7-5 loss on Tuesday evening at "The Lab".
Joc Pederson reached on a fielders choice, stole second, advanced to third on a throwing error during his stolen base and scored on Clint Robinson's single in the 1st inning as the Isotopes had their only lead of the game at 1-0.
Round Rock plated four runs in the 2nd inning. Jared Hoying two-run homered, Brent Lillibridge singled and then stole second base, advanced to third base on Isotope catcher Johnny Monell's throwing error and scored on Isotope center fielder Pederson's throwing error in a play indicative of sloppy play found more in Little League than professional baseball. Kensuke Tanaka singled home the fourth run later in the frame.
Albuquerque plated a run in their half of the 2nd inning to trail 4-2 when Mike Baxter tripled and scored on Monell's groundout.
Hoying tripled home a run in the 3rd inning to extend Round Rock's lead to 5-2.
Carlos Triunfel singled and later scored on a passed ball in the 5th inning for Albuquerque.
Tanaka singled home a run in the 6th inning for the Express and in the home half of the inning, Clint Robinson solo homered as Albuquerque trailed 6-4.
The Express plated their final run in the 7th inning on Brett Nicholas' single and in the bottom of the 9th inning, Pederson drew a two-out walk and scored on Clint Robinson's RBI double. Clint Robinson advanced to third base on a wild pitch before Alex Liddi struck out for the fourth time in the game to end the rally and the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel (L, 1-2) 3.1 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 6.97 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.326), 2 R, 1 BB, SB (15) Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.34 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: 22,664 hot dogs were consumed on the second 50 cent hot dog night of the season for a per-fan average of 2.86. . . . Isotopes pitching issued no walks in a game for the third time this season. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (3-4, 6.22) for the Isotopes and LHP Ryan Feierabend (6-5, 3.91) for the Express.
Filed 06/10/2014

June 9, 2014 - Isotopes (30-34)
Isotopes Park Round Rock 010 000 100 -- 2 5 0 Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 4 0 WP: Phil Irwin (1-1) LP: Zach Lee (5-6) SV: Aaron Poreda (1) HR: RR Brent Lillibridge (6) off Lee (2nd inning, S) TIME: 2:47 ATT: 7,378
The Isotopes offense was held to 4 hits in the Round Rock Express' (AAA Rangers) 2-0 shut out of the Isotopes in the series opener at "The Lab" on Monday evening.
Brent Lillibridge solo homered in the 2nd inning and in the 7th inning, former-Isotope Josh Wilson singled home a run as the Express scored the only two runs of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 5-6) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 4.44 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x3 (.327), 1 BB, 3 K, SB (14) Yimi Garcia: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.48 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 5-6) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, WP, 4.44 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Only two Isotopes made it to third base in the game, Albuquerque's fifth shutout of the season. Two of the five shutouts this year occurred at Isotopes Park. . . . Erisbel Arruebarrena continues to have a tough time in an Isotopes suit. Arruebarrena went 0x4 with 3 strikeouts tonight and was 0x5 yesterday in his Isotopes debut. . . . Trayvon Robinson had two of Albuquerque's four hits and the only Albuquerque extra-base hit (double). . . . Zach Lee has had two quality starts in a row. . . . Juan Ciriaco of the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Ciriaco hit .632 (12x19) with 3 homers and 6 RBI during the award week. . . . Clayton Mortensen of the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Mortensen allowed no runs and 6 hits in 11 innings over two starts during the award week, compiling a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA. Mortensen walked 2 and struck out 12. . . . The series continues Tuesday night with 50 cent hot dogs as the promotion. Probables are RHP Sam Demel (1-1, 6.39) for the Isotopse and RHP Miles Mikolas (3-0, 2.78) for the E-train.
Filed 06/09/2014

June 8, 2014 - Isotopes (30-33)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 100 020 000 -- 3 7 1 Tacoma 100 000 001 -- 2 9 0 WP: Jeff Bennett (3-1) LP: James Gillheeney (1-6) SV: Colt Hynes (2) HR: ABQ Trayvon Robinson (4) off Gillheeney (5th inning, 2R) TAC Abraham Almonte (2) off Bennett (1st inning, S) TAC Humberto Quintero (1) off Baez (9th inning, S) TIME: 3:27 ATT: 6,859
The Isotopes got another great starting pitching outing -- Jeff Bennett allowed a run and 5 hits in 6 innings -- and Trayvon Robinson's two-run homer provided very important runs in Albuquerque's 3-2 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) in the series finale in Tacoma on Sunday afternoon.
Albuquerque got a run in the 1st inning when Trayvon Robinson doubled to lead off the game and scored two outs later on Clint Robinson's double.
Abraham Almonte leadoff homered for the Rainiers to knot the game at 1-1 and the Isotopes regrabbed the lead in the 5th inning. Griff Erickson walked and scored on Trayvon Robinson's two run homer.
Humberto Quintero solo homered with two outs in the 9th inning for Tacoma's final run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 3-1) 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 3.23 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x5 (.332), 3 K Matt Magill: (H, 3) 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA Pedro Baez: (H, 3) 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 1.59 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Erisbel Arruebarrena reported to the Isotopes Sunday after being optioned from the Dodgers and went 0x5 in his Isotopes debut. . . . Isotopes pitching has allowed leadoff homers in back-to-back games. It is believed that it is the first time that feat has happened in franchise history. Today's leadoff homer hitter, Abraham Almonte, also homered to lead off a game for Tacoma against the Isotopes on August 8, 2013 at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes won three games in the five-games-in-four days series in Tacoma and 25,990 attended for a per-game average of 6,498. Today's game marks the final 2014 regular season game in Tacoma and Albuquerque won five of the eight games and all-time, Tacoma has won 15 of the 28 games played at Cheney Stadium. Tacoma comes to Albuquerque in August for a four-game series to complete the 16-game regular season matchup between the two clubs. . . . Dodgers prospect Pedro Baez allowed his first run as an Isotope in today's game (5 2/3 relief innings pitched over 6 appearances). . . . On Monday evening, Albuquerque begins their first string of 16 games against American Conference opponents, the PCL equivalent of "interleague play". The Isotopes spent their first 11 seasons in the American Conference until joining the Pacific Conference this season due to PCL realignment. The Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) provide the opposition to open the eight-game homestand. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (5-5, 4.71) for the Isotopes and RHP Phil Irwin (0-1, 10.38) for the E-train.
Filed 06/08/2014

June 7, 2014 - Isotopes (29-33)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 000 200 212 -- 7 11 0 Tacoma 100 000 100 -- 2 9 0 WP: Red Patterson (3-5) LP: Jordan Pries (3-5) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (16) off Pries (4th inning, S) ABQ Alex Liddi (2) off Pries (4th inning, S) TAC Xavier Avery (2) off Patterson (1st inning, S) TIME: 3:23 ATT: 6,324
Isotopes starter Red Patterson allowed a run and 5 hits in 6 innings and the Isotopes plated five runs over the final three frames to extend a 2-1 lead into an eventual 7-2 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) in Tacoma on Saturday evening.
Xavier Avery had a leadoff homer for the Rainiers in the 1st inning and Joc Pederson and Alex Liddi solo homered in the 4th inning to give the Isotopes a 2-1 lead.
The Isotopes extended the lead to 4-1 in the 7th inning. Johnny Monell doubled with two outs and scored on Walter Ibarra's single. Ibarra advanced to second base on the throw on the play and scored on Carlos Triunfel's single.
Jesus Sucre tripled home Tacoma's final run after the 7th inning stretch and the Isotopes matched that run in the 8th inning. Pederson walked and later came around to score on Mike Baxter's double.
The final two Albuquerque runs came in the 9th inning. Ibarra walked, Triunfel singled and both runners advanced a base on Jeremy Hazelbaker's groundout. Trayvon Robinson followed with a single that drove them both in.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (W, 3-5) 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 4.30 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.339), 2 R, 1 HR (16), 1 RBI (37), 2 BB, 2 K Yimi Garcia: (H, 2) 0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.60 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.58 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Xavier Avery's leadoff homer was the second leadoff homer Isotopes pitching has allowed this season. . . . The Isotopes have closed to 6 games back of Las Vegas in the division, the closest Albuquerque has been to the division lead since May 6th. . . . Red Patterson's victory snapped a four consecutive losing decisions streak. . . . The series -- and roadtrip -- concludes Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (2-1, 3.65) for the Isotopes and LHP James Gillheeney (1-5, 6.68) for the Rainiers.
Filed 06/07/2014

June 6, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (28-33)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 010 001 0 -- 2 7 0 Tacoma 020 020 x -- 4 9 2 WP: Logan Kensing (2-0) LP: Steve Smith (1-3) SV: Carson Smith (4) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (9) off Ruffin (2nd inning, S) TAC Jabari Blash (9) off Smith (2nd inning, 2R) TIME: 2:12 ATT: 6,174
The two runs the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) plated in the 5th inning proved to be the difference as the Isotopes fell to the Rainiers 4-2 in the nightcap of a doubleheader and was swept in the twinbill.
Both clubs traded homers in the 2nd inning with the Rainiers taking a 2-1 lead. Clint Robinson solo homered in the top half of the inning while Jesus Montero singled and scored on Jabari Blash's two-run homer in the bottom half of the frame.
Tacoma added two insurance runs in the 5th inning on Logan Morrison's RBI single and a run that Isotopes reliever Pedro Baez balked in.
The Isotopes plated their final run in the 6th inning when Clint Robinson reached on a fielding error and later scored on Johnny Monell's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith (L, 1-3) 4.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 7.68 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.340), 2 K Pedro Baez: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers purchased the contract of IF Miguel Rojas from the Isotopes on Friday. Rojas played in 51 games for the Isotopes and hit .302 with 4 homers and 13 RBI. Rojas made his major-league debut on Friday evening for the Dodgers against the Rockies in Denver and was a defensive substitution at shortstop in the 8th inning, replacing Hanley Ramirez. Rojas had a fielding error and never made it to bat in the game. IF Erisbel Arruebarrena was optioned to Albuquerque and did not play in tonight's Isotopes doubleheader so he likely hasn't reported yet, leaving the Isotopes shorthanded for the doubleheader. P Chris Withrow was transferred from the Dodgers' 15-day MLB Disabled List to the 60-day MLB Disabled List to make 40-man roster room for Rojas. . . . Isotopes pitching did not allow a walk in a game for the second time this season. . . . Albuquerque was swept in a doubleheader for the first time since April 19, 2013 at Omaha. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (2-5, 4.61) for the Isotopes and RHP Jordan Pries (3-4, 2.79) for the Rainiers.
Filed 06/06/2014

June 6, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (28-32)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 100 200 0 -- 3 9 1 Tacoma 030 200 x -- 5 9 0 WP: Todd Coffey (1-0) LP: Carlos Frias (3-4) SV: Brandon Maurer (1) HR: TAC Ty Kelly (7) off Frias (2nd inning, 3R) TIME: 2:17
In the opener of a doubleheader, the Isotopes tied the game at 3-3 in the 4th inning only to see the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) score the two eventual game winning runs in the home half of the 4th inning to claim a 5-3 victory over Albuquerque. The Isotopes snapped a three-game winning streak with the loss.
Albuquerque took a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. Joc Pederson doubled and came around to score on Alex Liddi's single.
Ty Kelly three-run homered in the 2nd inning for Tacoma and Albuquerque plated two runs in the 4th inning. Clint Robinson and Liddi singled, both advanced a base on a wild pitch and Johnny Monell doubled them home.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Tacoma got the go-ahead run on Jabari Blash's double and got an insurance run on Gabriel Noriega's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (L, 3-4) 6 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 6.22 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x3 (.341), 1 R, 2 2B (11), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: Carlos Frias turned in Albuquerque's first complete game of the season. . . . Game two probables are RHP Steve Smith for the Isotopes and RHP Chance Ruffin for the Rainiers.
Filed 06/06/2014

June 5, 2014 - Isotopes (28-31)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 001 002 030 -- 6 10 0 Tacoma 000 000 000 -- 0 2 0 WP: Sam Demel (1-1) LP: Matt Palmer (1-2) HR: ABQ Alex Liddi (1) off Luetge (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:09 ATT: 6,633
In a game televised on CBS Sports Network that gave the Isotopes national exposure, Sam Demel, Matt Magill, Colt Hynes and Josh Judy combined on a two-hit shutout as the Isotopes won the series opener against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 6-0 in Tacoma.
The Isotopes plated a run in the 3rd inning. Carlos Triunfel drew a two-out walk, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Jeremy Hazelbaker's triple to the center field wall.
In the 6th inning, Trayvon Robinson doubled and scored an out later on Alex Liddi's two-run homer, Liddi's first homer as an Isotope.
The Isotopes poured it on with their final three runs in the 8th inning. Trayvon Robinson singled, Clint Robinson walked and Liddi singled to load the bases with no outs. Mike Baxter flew out to shallow right field. The right fielder then threw the ball to home plate in case of a sacrifice fly attempt and the ball got away from the catcher with Trayvon Robinson scoring on the throwing error. Griff Erickson walked to re-load the bags and Johnny Monell sacrifice flied out to drive in Clint Robinson. Walter Ibarra followed with a single to drive in Liddi.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel (W, 1-1) 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 6.39 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: (H, 2) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.66 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque pitching has tossed four shutouts this season. . . . Joc Pederson did not appear in the game, but he was seen on the telecast in uniform in the dugout and as a first base coach for at least one inning. . . . The Isotopes have strung together three wins for the first time since April 15-18 vs. El Paso when the Isotopes had four straight victories. Albuquerque is 3 games below the .500 mark for the first time since May 24th against Reno. With this short string of wins, Albuquerque has moved back into second place, tied with El Paso, with both clubs behind division-leader Las Vegas by 6.5 games. . . . The two hits that Isotopes pitching allowed tied a season-best for fewest hits allowed in a game. . . . The first vote update for Triple-A All-Star Game was released and for the PCL, Alex Guerrero is a leading votegetter at second base and Joc Pederson is among the top vote getters for outfield but is not leading the outfielder vote. Fans can vote until 11:59 PM EDT on June 27 by going here - the Triple-A All-Star Game Ballot site. Vote a maximum number of 25 times and the fan vote counts for 33% of the players total. Vote today to put more Isotopes into the All-Star Game! . . . The Isotopes and Rainiers play a doubleheader Friday. Probables in the opener are RHP Carlos Frias (0-1, 7.59) for the Isotopes and a pitcher to be named for Tacoma. Both teams' Game 2 probables are to be decided.
Filed 06/05/2014

June 3, 2014 - Isotopes (27-31)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 000 002 100 -- 3 8 1 Albuquerque 200 003 00x -- 5 6 0 WP: Zach Lee (5-5) LP: Anthony Lerew (0-2) SV: Jose Dominguez (4) HR: ABQ Miguel Rojas (4) off Lerew (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:52 ATT: 4,927
After the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) knotted the game at 2-2 in the top of the 6th inning, the Isotopes plated three runs in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by Miguel Rojas' homer, and went on to defeat the Bees 5-3 on Tuesday afternoon at "The Lab". Albuquerque has won two straight games.
In the 1st inning, Rojas singled with one out and scored on Joc Pederson's triple. Clint Robinson followed with a double to drive in Pederson to give Albuquerque a 2-0 lead.
Salt Lake tied the game in the 6th inning on Brennan Boesch's groundout and Roberto Lopez's RBI single.
In the home half of the frame, Rojas led off with a homer to give the Isotopes the lead back. An out later, Clint Robinson and Alex Liddi walked and both scored on Mike Baxter's triple for a 5-2 Albuquerque lead.
Vance Albitz doubled home Salt Lake's final run in the 7th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 5-5) 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.71 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.337), 1 R, 1 3B (3), 1 RBI (36) Jose Dominguez: (S, 4) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.86 ERA Zach Lee: (W, 5-5) 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, HBP, 4.71 ERA Pedro Baez: (H, 2) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Isotopes pitching did not allow a homer in the series for the first time since a May 2012 series at Isotopes Park against Nashville. In franchise history, there have been 16 series' that Isotopes pitching has not allowed a homer. . . . The Isotopes have won back-to-back games for the first time since May 18th (at Fresno) and May 19th (at Salt Lake). . . . Miguel Rojas has homered in back-to-back games for thie second time this season and has four homers in his last seven games. Rojas is one homer short of tying his season career high of five homers (Class-AA Chattanooga in 2013). Rojas had two hits, extending his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . The Isotopes won just their third series of the year -- and first since April 15-18 vs El Paso -- when they took three out of the four games in the series with the Bees. 26,110 attended for a per-game average of 6,528. . . . The Isotopes concluded their first 16-game regular season series of the season with today's game against the Bees. Albuquerque won 9 of the 16 games (5-3 at Isotopes Park, 4-4 at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake). All-time, Salt Lake leads the series 32-27. . . . Jeremy Hazelbaker went 0x4, the first game in an Isotopes suit in which he went hitless, snapping a five-game hitting streak. . . . Zach Lee picked up his fifth victory, which is tops on the team. . . . Pedro Baez has had a great start to his Triple-A career. In 4 appearances with the Isotopes (3.1 innings pitched), Baez had not allowed a run (0.00 ERA), has allowed 2 hits, walked 1, struck out 2 and has one save. . . . After the Isotopes and the PCL have Wednesday off, the Isotopes begin a short five-game roadtrip in Tacoma on Thursday night in front of national TV lights. The series opener Thursday will be televised by CBS Sports Network as the Minor League Baseball "Game of the Week" and Friday will feature a doubleheader with one of the games being a makeup from when the Isotopes were in Tacoma in April. Probables in Thursday's game are RHP Sam Demel (0-1, 7.59) for the Isotopes and former-Isotope RHP Matt Palmer (1-1, 2.00) for Tacoma. This CBS Sports Network contest will be their second and final appearance on the "Game of the Week" in 2014 barring no changes to the rest of the season "Game of the Week" television schedule released a few days ago.
Filed 06/03/2014

June 2, 2014 - Isotopes (26-31)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 300 200 201 -- 8 16 1 Albuquerque 100 190 00x -- 11 16 1 WP: Jeff Bennett (2-1) LP: Brooks Raley (0-3) HR: ABQ Miguel Rojas (3) off Johnson (5th inning, 3R) TIME: 3:01 ATT: 4,756
The Isotopes used a big 9-run 5th inning to turn a 5-2 defecit into a big lead in their 11-8 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) on Monday evening at "The Lab".
The Bees led 3-0 after a half-inning of play on a two-run Luis Jimenez double and Efren Navarro's RBI single.
Albuquerque got on the scoreboard in their first at-bats. Miguel Rojas reached on a fielder's choice, Joc Pederson walked and Clint Robinson followed with a single to drive in Rojas.
Shawn O'Malley had a RBI double and Jimenez had a RBI single in the 4th inning as the Bees led 5-1 and Albuquerque plated a run in the bottom of the 4th inning. Alex Liddi doubled and scored on Griff Erickson's double.
In Albuquerque's big 5th inning, Jeremy Hazelbaker singled, Rojas walked and Pederson tripled them both home. Clint Robinson singled Pederson home and an out later, Trayvon Robinson doubled. Erickson singled to drive in Clint Robinson and Trayvon Robinson before scoring on Walter Ibarra's single with a throwing error on the play. Carlos Triunfel singled and Hazelbaker reached on a fielder's choice with Triunfel out at second base on the force out. Rojas followed with a three-run homer to cap the scoring in which Albuquerque sent 14 batters to the plate and tallied 9 runs.
Salt Lake's Brennan Boesch singled home two runs in the 7th inning and tripled home the Bees' final run in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 2-1) 6 IP, 14 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.65 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: DH - 2x3 (.337), 1 R, 1 3B (2), 2 RBI (35), 2 BB
'TOPES NOTES: 21 of Albuquerque's 26 victories this season have come when Albuquerque had a lead after 6 innings of play. . . . The Isotopes are a perfect 7-0 when scoring double-digit runs. . . . Albuquerque had a season-high with 16 hits in a home contest and tied a season-best with a four-run comeback in a game that they went on to win. . . . Jeff Bennett allowed a team season-high 14 hits in the start and his 7 earned runs allowed was one behind the team's season-high. . . . Former UNM Lobo D.J. Peterson won the California League Hitter of the Week award. Peterson hit .467 (14x30) with 2 homers and 7 RBI. . . . For the PCL, Stephen Vogt of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) is the Hitter of the Week after hitting .440 (11x25) with 2 homers and 7 RBI. . . . Tim Cooney of the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Cooney no hit the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) for 8 2/3 innings before allowing a hit to Arismendy Alcantara with one out left to go in the game. Cooney ended up with a complete game shutout with just the hit allowed, two walks and 7 strikeouts. . . . The series (and quick homestand) concludes with a Tuesday noon start for a Businessman's Special promotion. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (4-5, 4.73) for the Isotopes and RHP Anthony Lerew (0-1, 8.10) for the Bees.
Filed 06/02/2014

June 1, 2014 - Isotopes (25-31)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 000 012 100 -- 4 8 0 Albuquerque 000 200 010 -- 3 6 1 WP: Yeiper Castillo (1-0) LP: Red Patterson (2-5) SV: Ryan Chaffee (2) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 6,103
The Isotopes had a 2-0 lead, the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) plated four runs over innings 5 through 7 and the Isotopes were not able to complete a late-game comeback in a 4-3 loss to the Bees on Sunday evening at "The Lab".
Albuquerque plated their first two runs in the 4th inning. Alex Liddi drew a one out walk and scored on Trayvon Robinson's double. Johnny Monell followed with a double to drive in Trayvon Robinson.
John Hester sacrifice flied out in the 5th inning for Salt Lake and the Bees took the lead in the 6th inning when Brennan Boesch drove in a run on a fielders choice and a throwing error by Isotopes second baseman Miguel Rojas on the play allowed another run to score.
Salt Lake added an insurance run in the 7th inning on Tommy Field's RBI double and Albuquerque plated their final run in the 8th inning. Rojas doubled and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 2-5) 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 4.61 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: 0x3 (.332), HBP, 3 K Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.30 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 5.28 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson was back in the Isotopes lineup after missing two games because he was sick. Pederson went 0x3 with a HBP and 3 strikeouts. . . . Not in the Bees lineup was Josh Hamilton. Hamilton declared himself ready to return to the Angels and he is expected to be activated on Tuesday according to a story on the Angels official website. It was not reported if he will play Monday evening in one final MLB rehabilitation assignment tuneup or if he's done with live game action until Tuesday evening's Angels game. . . . Red Patterson has lost his last four pitching decisions and his fifth defeat tonight moved him into a tie with Zach Lee for the most losses on the club. . . . Game three of the series is Monday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (1-1, 1.45) for the Isotopes and LHP Brooks Raley (0-2, 9.72) for the Bees.
Filed 06/01/2014

May 31, 2014 - Isotopes (25-30)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 022 100 000 -- 5 12 1 Albuquerque 003 111 01x -- 7 13 1 WP: Carlos Frias (3-3) LP: Justin Thomas (2-6) SV: Pedro Baez (1) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (8) off Thomas (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:19 ATT: 10,324
The Isotopes spotted the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) four runs, then plated seven of the next eight runs en route to a 7-5 victory over the Bees in the opener of a four game series at "The Lab" on Saturday evening.
The Bees plated two runs in the 2nd inning (Taylor Lindsey and Anderson De La Rosa RBI singles) and two more in the 3rd inning on Zach Borenstein's two-run single to lead 4-0.
In the home half of the 3rd inning, Carlos Triunfel and Jeremy Hazelbaker singled and Miguel Rojas' single brought home Trunfel. Clint Robinson grounded out to plate Hazelbaker, Rojas stole third base and then scored on a throwing error on the stolen base as the Isotopes cut the defecit to a run at 4-3.
J.B. Shuck singled home Josh Hamilton in the 4th inning to extend Salt Lake's lead to 5-3.
Triunfel drew a bases-loaded walk in the 4th inning and Clint Robinson solo homered in the 5th inning as the Isotopes knotted the game at 5-5.
Johnny Monell tripled and scored on Triunfel's single in the 6th inning to give the Isotopes the lead and in the 8th inning, Griff Erickson doubled with two outs and scored on Monell's single for an insurance run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 3-3) 6 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 6.02 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Matt Magill: (H, 1) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.79 ERA Pedro Baez: (S, 1) 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Joc Pederson was not in the Isotopes lineup for the second game in a row. . . . With May in the books, here are some Isotope stats for the month of May: 11-18 record (5-8 at home, 6-10 on the road), .268 team batting average, 5.56 team ERA, 141 runs scored, 18 stolen bases, and 42 homers. . . . Clint Robinson has homered in back-to-back games, the eighth different Isotope to accomplish that feat this season. . . . The Isotopes overcame a four-run defecit in the game, their largest in-game defecit overcome in a winning effort this season. . . . Josh Hamilton made a MLB rehabilitation assignment appearance with the Bees in the game. Hamilton hit leadoff and went 2x5 with a double, a run scored and a strikeout. It is unknown how many more games he may play before returning to the Angels. . . . The series continues Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (2-4, 4.81) for the Isotopes and LHP Dustin Richardson (1-2, 8.80) for the Bees.
Filed 05/31/2014

May 30, 2014 - Isotopes (24-30)
Raley Field Albuquerque 002 050 000 -- 7 7 0 Sacramento 050 200 001 -- 8 13 0 WP: Jeremy McBryde (3-1) LP: Josh Judy (2-1) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (7) off Lindblom (5th inning, 2R) ABQ Jeremy Hazelbaker (1) off Lindblom (5th inning, 3R) SAC Nate Freiman (8) off Demel (2nd inning, S) SAC Nick Buss (3) off Demel (2nd inning, GS) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 9,013
The Isotopes have lost two games in walkoff fashion and both of those have come in the last two nights. Last night, Nate Freiman had a walkoff sacrifice flyout in the 11th inning for the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) and tonight Freiman had a walkoff single in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Sacramento a 8-7 victory over the Isotopes on Friday evening in West Sacramento, California.
Former-Isotope Nick Buss had a grand-slam homer and Freiman had a solo homer in the 2nd inning as the River Cats built a 5-0 lead.
Albuquerque cut into the defecit in the 3rd inning. Griff Erickson singled and scored on Johnny Monell's double. Monell went to third base on Walter Ibarra's groundout and scored on a wild pitch.
Tyler Ladendorf two-run singled in the 4th inning to extend Sacramento's lead back to five runs at 7-2 and Albuquerque powered their way to knot the game at 7-7 in the 5th inning. Erickson singled, Monell walked and Jeremy Hazelbaker three-run homered for his first Isotopes homer. Miguel Rojas singled ahead of Clint Robinson's two run homer.
In the bottom of the 9th inning, Andy Parrino singled, Stephen Vogt doubled and Freiman singled to right to drive in Parrino with the game winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 2 HR, 7.59 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: (none)
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have played six straight one-run games, including every game in this just-completed series with Sacramento. In one-run games, the Isotopes are now 9-9. . . . Albuquerque is a season-worst six games below the .500 mark and started the series 9.5 games back of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) in second place. After tonight's loss, the Isotopes remain 9.5 games back but have dropped into third place as the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) moved into second place, 8.5 games back of Las Vegas. . . . The Isotopes lost three out of four games in the series with the River Cats and 26,626 attended at Raley Field for a per-game average of 6,657. . . . Former-Isotope Nick Buss' grand-slam homer was the first grand-slam homer Isotopes pitching has allowed this season. Isotope hitters have 66 homers on the season but none are grand-slam homers. . . . The Isotopes return home for a quick four-game series starting Saturday evening against the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels). Probables in the opener are RHP Carlos Frias (2-3, 5.77) for the Isotopes and LHP Justin Thomas (2-5, 6.19) for the Bees. The Isotopes club is promoting that Josh Hamilton will be with the Bees Saturday evening on a MLB rehabilitation assignment, but it is unknown if he will play, how much he will play, or how many games in the series he will play before being rejoining the Angels.
Filed 05/30/2014

May 29, 2014 - Isotopes (24-29)
Raley Field Albuquerque 011 002 100 00 -- 5 13 2 Sacramento 200 011 001 01 -- 6 11 0 WP: Evan Scribner (2-1) LP: Yimi Garcia (3-1) HR: ABQ Miguel Rojas (2) off Smyth (7th inning, S) SAC Andy Parrino (2) off Lee (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:50 ATT: 6,711
One night after the Isotopes won a game in 10 innings, Nate Freiman's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning was the game winning run for the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) in a 6-5 victory over Albuquerque in 11 innings.
Sacramento plated two runs -- Stephen Vogt RBI double and Shane Peterson RBI single -- to take a 2-0 lead after an inning of play.
Back-to-back doubles from Alex Liddi and Mike Baxter brought home Albuquerque's first run in the 2nd inning.
Miguel Rojas singled with two outs in the 3rd inning, stole second base and scored on Joc Pederson's single to tie the game at 2-2.
Andy Parrino solo homered in the 5th inning for Sacramento and Albuquerque took their first lead of the game in the top of the 6th inning. Clint Robinson walked and after Liddi struck out, Baxter singled to put runners on the corners. Jeremy Hazelbaker grounded out to bring home Clint Robinson for his first Isotope RBI and Griff Erickson followed with a run-scoring single to drive in Baxter.
Alden Carrithers singled home a run for Sacramento in the bottom of the 6th inning to tie the game at 4-4 and Rojas solo homered for Albuquerque in the 7th inning to give Albuquerque a 5-4 lead.
Freiman sacrifice flied out with one outs in the 9th inning to tie the game at 5-5 and Freiman had his walkoff sacrifice flyout with one out in the 11th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 5.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 4.73 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x5 (.337), 1 RBI (33), 2 K Yimi Garcia: (L, 3-1) 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.13 ERA Jose Dominguez: (BS, 2) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0HR, 5.65 ERA Zach Lee: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 4.73 ERA Pedro Baez: (H, 1) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Chris Withrow mystery has been solved. Withrow was optioned to the Isotopes from the Dodgers on May 21st and had not reported to Albuquerque after a week went by when normally a player has 72 hours to report. It was disclosed today that Withrow has a tear of the ulner collateral ligament (UCL) and pending the second opinion he is seeking on the injury, the most likely outcome is Tommy John surgery that will keep Withrow from pitching until mid-or-late in the 2015 season. The Dodgers have stated Withrow is on the major-league disabled list, but the transactions list on the Dodgers official website do not confirm that statement. . . . Miguel Rojas had not homered in 44 games with the Isotopes and now he has solo homers in back-to-back games. . . . All three games in the series so far have been decided by one run. . . . The Isotopes have played in back-to-back extra inning contests for the first time since April 28th and 29th at Isotopes Park against Salt Lake. . . . Albuquerque's defense committed two errors in the game, snapping a streak of four games without an error. . . . The 3 hour, 50 minute contest was Albuquerque's longest of the season, time-wise. . . . The quick four-game roadtrip ends Friday evening. Probables are RHP Sam Demel (0-1, 6.35) for the Isotopes and former-Isotope RHP Josh Lindblom (2-3, 6.19) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/29/2014

May 28, 2014 - Isotopes (24-28)
Raley Field Albuquerque 110 000 010 1 -- 4 8 0 Sacramento 300 000 000 0 -- 3 7 0 WP: Matt Magill (4-2) LP: Jeremy McBryde (2-1) SV: Jose Dominguez (3) HR: ABQ Trayvon Robinson (3) off Humber (8th inning, S) ABQ Miguel Rojas (1) off Walden (1st inning, S) SAC Nate Freiman (7) off Bennett (1st inning, 2R) TIME: 3:04 ATT: 5,973
Trayvon Robinson homered to tie the game in the 8th inning and then doubled home the eventual game-winning run in the 10th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday evening in West Sacramento, California. Miguel Rojas solo homered as the second batter of the game to give Albuquerque a 1-0 lead and Sacramento's Andy Parrino doubled home a run and Nate Freiman added a two-run homer in the home half of the 1st inning to give the River Cats a 3-1 lead. The Isotopes added another run in the 2nd inning. Alex Liddi walked, Mike Baxter singled and Trayvon Robinson advanced both runners a base with a sacrifice bunt. Griff Erickson drew a walk ahead of Carlos Triunfel's RBI single. Trayvon Robinson solo homered in the 8th inning to tie the game and in the 10th inning, Clint Robinson drew a one-out walk. After Liddi foul popped out, Clint Robinson went to second base on a passed ball. Baxter was intentionally walked and Trayvon Robinson followed with his RBI double that plated Clint Robinson.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett 6.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 1.45 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.340), 1 BB, 1 K Matt Magill: (W, 4-2) 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 Bb, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.89 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There were several transactions on Wednesday. The Dodgers placed OF Carl Crawford on the Disabled List and purchased the contract of IF Jamie Romak from the Isotopes. Romak played in 48 games with the Isotopes and hit .272 with 13 homers and 30 RBI at the time of his callup. The Dodgers acquired C Johnny Monell from the Baltimore Orioles for cash and assigned him to Albuquerque. Monell played at the Orioles Triple-A in Norfolk in 2014 and hit .209 with a homer and 7 RBI in 30 games. Finally, OF Jeremy Hazelbaker was transferred from Class-AA Chattanooga to the Isotopes. Hazelbaker hit .285 with 3 homers and 23 RBI in 46 games with the Lookouts. . . . CBS Sports Network has announced another Minor League Baseball Game of the Week telecast matchup and the Isotopes will be involved in the Game of the Week for the second time this season. The telecast will feature the Isotopes in a June 5th game in Tacoma against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners). . . . Albuquerque is 3-1 in extra inning contests this year and the 10 innings played was the longest road contest of the season, innings-wise. . . . The Isotopes won their second game this season when trailing after 6 innings. The season record when trailing after 6 innings is now 2-22. . . . The victory snapped a four-game Raley Field losing streak. . . . The rarely-used PCL curfew rule was invoked in the PCL on Wednesday night. The Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) were in Memphis to play the Memphis Redbirds (AAA Cardinals) in a twin-bill. The first game featured almost four hours of rain delay and the second game did not start until 11:05 PM. The game was suspended due to PCL curfew rules after 6 innings of play with Memphis up 2-1 so the 7th and likely final frame of the nightcap won't be completed until Thursday. . . . Game three of the series is Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (4-5, 4.56) for the Isotopes and RHP Dan Straily (2-0, 3.32) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/24/2014

May 27, 2014 - Isotopes (23-28)
Raley Field Albuquerque 030 001 000 -- 4 8 0 Sacramento 000 140 00x -- 5 12 0 WP: Arnold Leon (5-1) LP: Red Patterson (2-4) SV: Evan Scribner (8) HR: SAC Nick Buss (2) off Patterson (5th inning, S) TIME: 2:46 ATT: 4,929
Former-Isotope Nick Buss' solo homer tally ended up being the difference as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) defeated the Isotopes 5-4 in the series opener in West Sacramento on Tuesday evening. Albuquerque has dropped two straight games.
The game started out great for Albuquerque as they put three runs on the scoreboard in the 2nd inning. Clint Robinson singled, Jamie Romak doubled and Alex Liddi doubled them both home. Liddi went to third base on Trayvon Robinson's groundout and scored on Griff Erickson's single.
Daric Barton brought home a run for Sacramento with a sacrifice flyout in the 4th inning and in the 5th inning, Buss led off with a solo homer. Alden Carrithers tripled home two runs to give the River Cats the lead and Shane Peterson singled home an insurance run as Sacramento led 5-3.
The Isotopes plated their final run in the 6th inning while blowing a great opportunity to tie or take the lead. Miguel Rojas singled, Joc Pederson walked and Clint Robinson singled to load the bases with no outs. Jamie Romak's sacrifice fly brought home Rojas. Liddi grounded out and Trayvon Robinson struck out to strand runners on 2nd and 3rd to end the half-inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 2-4) 4 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 4.81 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.347), 1 BB, 1 K Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 1.90 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: At 23-28, the Isotopes are five games below the .500 mark for the first time this season. . . . Albuquerque is 8-7 in games decided by one run this season. . . . The Isotopes have lost four straight games played at Raley Field. . . . Isotopes pitching did not issue a walk in the game, the first time that has happened since the first game of a doubleheader on April 19, 2013 at Omaha. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Javier Baez of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs). Baez hit .400 (12x30) with 3 homers and 8 RBI. . . . Dan Straily of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Straily made two starts during the award week and went 2-0 with 1 run (0.64 ERA) and 5 hits in 14 innings. Straily walked 6 and struck out 15. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (1-1, 0.00) for the Isotopes and RHP Marcus Walden (2-1, 5.20) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/27/2014

May 26, 2014 - Isotopes (23-27)
Isotopes Park Reno 001 000 000 -- 1 5 0 Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 5 0 WP: Mike Bolsinger (4-0) LP: Carlos Frias (2-3) SV: Matt Stites (5) TIME: 2:39 ATT: 10,460
The Isotopes added some ink to the record books on Memorial Day afternoon at "The Lab". Albuquerque tied a franchise record with their third regular season 1-0 contest in a season when they dropped a tough game to the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) by just the lone run.
Reno plated that run in the 3rd inning. Nick Ahmed singled, an out later went to third base on Didi Gregorius's single, and scored on a wild pitch.
Three Isotopes baserunners made it to third base in the contest.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (L, 2-3) 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 5.77 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x3 (.348), 1 2B (9), 1 BB Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 6.57 ERA Pedro Baez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Dodgers C A.J. Ellis went on the major-league Disabled List with a right ankle sprain after stepping on Drew Butera's discarded catchers mask while celebrating Josh Beckett's no-hitter Sunday in Philadelphia. C Tim Federowicz was recalled from Albuquerque to the Dodgers. C John Cannon was transferred to the Isotopes from Extended Spring Training and IF Alex Guerrero was finally placed on the disabled list while he recovers from the ear bite that former teammate C Miguel Olivo gave him during a dugout altercation in Salt Lake City. . . . Here is interesting info on P Pedro Baez, the Dodgers' 19th ranked prospect according to Baseball America, who was sent to the Isotopes from Class-AA Chattanooga on Sunday. Baez ends up not being a stranger to the Isotopes roster. In 2012 as an infielder, Baez was on the Isotopes postseason roster. In 2013, Baez was converted from infielder to pitcher and the move Sunday was the first Baez roster appearance with Albuquerque as a pitcher. Baez made his regular season Triple-A debut and pitched a 1-2-3 8th inning with a pair of flyouts and a groundout. . . . In Memorial Day games, the Isotopes are 5-7 including 4-2 at home. The loss snapped a two-Memorial Day game winning streak. . . . The Isotopes have participated in eighteen 1-0 contests in franchise history and have gone 8-10 in those. There have been three lone-run games this season, including two in the last five days, and the Isotopes have gone 2-1 in those. Only 2009 saw more 1-0 games with three regular season games and one playoff game having been decided by the narrowest of margins. The last 1-0 contest at Isotopes Park was a win July 6, 2013 against Iowa in a 7-inning game that followed the completion of a suspended game. The last full 9-inning 1-0 game at The Lab was June 23, 2009 in a win against Nashville. . . . Albuquerque has been shut out four times this season. . . . The Isotopes went 1-2 in the rain-shortened three-game series and 27,029 attended for a per-gate average of 10,460. . . . The Isotopes travel to Sacramento, California for a quick four-game roadtrip against the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics). Sacramento has the second best record in the PCL, only one game back of Las Vegas if the teams were ranked by record rather than by division. Probables in the opener are RHP Red Patterson (2-3, 4.23) for the Isotopes and RHP Arnold Leon (4-1, 5.01) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/26/2014

May 25, 2014 - Aces at Isotopes, Ppd., Rain
Sunday evening's contest between the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) and Isotopes was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on June 27th as part of a doubleheader with each game going seven innings. The fireworks promotion that was scheduled for Sunday night will be made up next Saturday, May 31st.
The rainout was Albuquerque's 14th home postponement in franchise history, the first home one since April 9, 2013 and the first home rainout in the month of May since 2008. Albuquerque has had four unscheduled days off at home and on the road this season due to weather.
The rain-shortened series is scheduled to conclude Monday afternoon. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (2-2, 6.91) for the Isotopes and RHP Mike Bolsinger (3-0, 1.82) for the Aces.
In Isotopes transactions, P Stephen Fife was placed on the Disabled List with right forearm tightness and P Pedro Baez was added to the Isotopes roster from Class-AA Chattanooga. Baez, the Dodgers' 19th ranked prospect according to Baseball America, made 17 relief appearances for the Lookouts, going 2-1 with 6 saves and a 2.79 ERA. Baez's first pitch will mark his Triple-A debut.
Filed 05/25/2014

May 24, 2014 - Isotopes (23-26)
Isotopes Park Reno 000 000 200 -- 2 5 1 Albuquerque 010 100 001 -- 3 6 0 WP: Matt Magill (3-2) LP: Will Harris (2-2) HR: RENO Andy Marte (7) off Smith (7th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (13) off Schultz (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:13 ATT: 7,692
Isotopes starter Sam Demel was outstanding, tossing five innings of one-hit, scoreless ball and Walter Ibarra's walkoff single gave the Isotopes a 3-2 victory over the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) on Saturday night at "The Lab".
Jamie Romak solo homered in the 2nd inning and in the 4th inning, Clint Robinson walked, went to third base on Tim Federowicz's fielders choice and scored on Trayvon Robinson's single.
Andy Marte solo homered and Tony Campana singled home a run in the 7th inning as Reno knotted the game at 2-2.
In the 9th inning after Romak and Trayvon Robinson struck out for the first two outs of the inning, pinch-hitter Alex Liddi singled, Miguel Rojas singled and Mike Baxter was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Ibarra singled into right field to drive in Liddi with the game winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 6.35 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x2 (.342), 2 BB, 2 K Matt Magill: (W, 3-2) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 5.04 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have whittled their games back in the division to single digits. On May 17th, the Isotopes were in second place, a season-worst 12 games back of the division-leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). While the Isotopes haven't been spectacular since then (4-4 record), Las Vegas has gone 2-6 and has a current 3 game losing streak, allowing the Isotopes to close at the end of play tonight still in second place, 9 games back. The more the Isotopes can close in to the 51s before July the better, as both clubs will start their 16-game regular season series in July and complete it in August. . . . Albuquerque has two walk-off wins this season and both came on RBI singles. . . . The series continues Sunday evening. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (2-2, 6.91) for the Isotopes and RHP Mark Serrano (1-0, 4.15) for the Aces. It will be Serrano's first start of the season after making 9 relief appearances between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Zeke Spruill was the original Aces probable, but he got the call to the Diamondbacks as the special MLB 26th roster man for the doubleheader against the Mets and Spruill will start Game 2.
Filed 05/24/2014

May 23, 2014 - Isotopes (22-26)
Isotopes Park Reno 200 021 012 -- 8 15 0 Albuquerque 000 120 000 -- 3 9 1 WP: Andrew Chafin (1-0) LP: Zach Lee (4-5) HR: RENO Roger Kieschnick (8) off Lee (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (15) off Chafin (4th inning, S) TIME: 2:43 ATT: 8,877
Joc Pederson knocked in all three Isotopes runs in Albuquerque's homestand-opening 8-3 loss to the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) on Friday evening.
The Aces had a 2-0 lead before Isotopes starter Zach Lee even recorded his first out of the game. Didi Gregorius singled and Roger Kieschnick followed with a two-run homer.
Pederson solo homered for his PCL league-lead-tying 15th homer in the 4th inning to get Albuquerque on the scoreboard.
Reno plated two runs in the top of the 5th inning and Albuquerque answered those in the home half of the frame. Lee and Mike Baxter singled with one out, Miguel Rojas popped out with the infield fly rule called, and Pederson followed with a two-run triple as the Isotopes trailed 4-3.
Danny Dorn doubled home a run in the 6th inning, Nick Ahmed singled home a run in the 8th inning, and Nick Evans tripled home a run and scored on Mike Jacobs' single in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 4-5) 6 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 4.56 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.346), 1 R, 1 3B (1), 1 HR (15), 3 RBI (32), 1 K Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 1.99 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 4-5) 6 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, HBP, 4.56 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes have not demonstrated any late-game punch this season, having a 1-20 record in games they trail at the end of 6 innings of play. . . . With his fifth losing decision earned tonight, Zach Lee leads the club in losses. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Sam Demel (0-1, 7.71) for the Isotopes and RHP Bo Schlitz (2-4, 6.23) for the Aces.
Filed 05/23/2014

May 22, 2014 - Isotopes (22-25)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 000 001 000 -- 1 6 1 Salt Lake 000 000 000 -- 0 4 0 WP: Jeff Bennett (1-1) LP: Jarrett Grube (2-2) SV: Jose Dominguez (2) TIME: 2:32 ATT: 6,110
Isotopes starter Jeff Bennett tossed seven innings of three-hit scoreless ball and Clint Robinson knocked in the lone run of the game in Albuquerque's 1-0 series-concluding victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) on Thursday evening.
In the 6th inning, Miguel Rojas singled, stole second base and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
Bennett, Colt Hynes and Jose Dominguez combined on the shutout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (W, 1-1) 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF - 0x4 (.343), 2 K Jose Dominguez: (SV, 2) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 7.15 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers released C Miguel Olivo. . . . The game was Albuquerque's 17th 1-0 contest in franchise history and second one this season. The Isotopes are 8-9 in those lone run scored games, including wins in both 1-0 games this year. . . . The Bees and Isotopes split the series and 30,799 attended for a per-game average of 7,700. . . . The game marked the final 2014 regular season game to be played in Salt Lake City and each team won four games each out of the eight games played at Smith's Ballpark. All-time in Salt Lake City, each team has 14 wins. The season series between the Bees and Isotopes wraps up with a four-game series in Albuquerque starting May 31st. . . . The Isotopes went 5-7 during their season-longest 12-game road trip. . . . The shutout was the Albuquerque pitching staff's third of the season. All were combined shutout efforts. . . . Josh Hamilton made a rehabilitation assignment appearance in the game for the Bees and went 2x4 with a double. . . . The Isotopes return home Friday for a quick four-game homestand over the Memorial Day weekend. Probables in the opener are RHP Zach Lee (4-4, 4.37) for the Isotopes and LHP Andrew Chafin (No Record) for the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks). Chafin will be making his Triple-A debut.
Filed 05/22/2014

May 21, 2014 - Isotopes (21-25)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 5 0 Salt Lake 000 100 11x -- 3 9 0 WP: Wade LeBlanc (5-1) LP: Red Patterson (2-3) SV: Dane De La Rosa (1) HR: SLC Roberto Lopez (5) off Patterson (7th inning, S) SLC Taylor Lindsay (5) off Patterson (4th inning, S) TIME: 2:20 ATT: 4,355
Isotopes starter Red Patterson did not have a bad game, allowing 2 runs in 7 innings, but his teammates were held to just five hits and no Isotope player made it to second base in Albuquerque's 3-0 shutout loss to the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) on Wednesday evening.
Taylor Lindsey solo homered in the 4th inning and Roberto Lopez added a solo shot in the 7th inning as the Bees led 2-0.
Salt Lake added their final run in the 8th inning. Lindsey doubled and scored on Luis Jimenez's triple.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 2-3) 7 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 2 HR, 4.23 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.351), 2 K
'TOPES NOTES: After an unusually quiet time for moves, the Isotopes transaction wire saw a flurry of them on Wednesday. C Miguel Olivo was suspended pending the completion of an investigation into the dugout fight yesterday with IF Alex Guerrero. Guerrero has yet to be placed on the Disabled List due to his injured ear. With Guerrero being injured, he likely missed his chance for the callup to the Dodgers as the Dodgers recalled IF Erisbel Arruebarrena from Class-AA Chattanooga when the Dodgers placed IF Juan Uribe on the major-league disabled list. IF Alex Liddi joined the Isotopes from Extended Spring Training and the Dodgers optioned P Chris Withrow to Albuquerque. . . . The Isotopes have been shut out three times this season. . . . Joc Pederson went 0x4 to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . Red Patterson turned in a quality start with his 7 innings of two-run ball. It was his second straight quality start. . . . Three members of the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame have passed away this year. Jesse Priest, a pitcher on the Albuquerque Dukes in the Class C West Texas-New Mexico League in 1951 and 1952, passed away at the age of 84 on May 10th. Priest was inducted in 2009. In January, two members passed away a day apart. Former Journal Sports Editor J.D. Kailer, who was inducted in 2008, passed away January 8th at the age of 92. Steve Lagomarsino, who passed away January 9th at the age of 88, pitched with the Dukes from 1950-1952 and was Priest's teammate for two seasons. Lagomarsino was inducted in 2013. . . . The series (and season-longest roadtrip for Albuquerque) concludes on Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (0-1, 0.00) for the Isotopes and the Bees have yet to name a probable. Josh Hamilton will join the Bees on a MLB Rehabilitation Assignment.
Filed 05/21/2014

May 20, 2014 - Isotopes (21-24)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 010 001 002 -- 4 10 1 Salt Lake 410 020 00x -- 7 9 2 WP: Justin Thomas (2-5) LP: Carlos Frias (2-2) TIME: 3:07 ATT: 15,306
In a game that will be remembered for the in-game dugout fight between two Isotopes teammates rather than the play on the field, the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) defeated the Isotopes 7-4 in front of 15,306 mostly-schoolchildren in Salt Lake City on Tuesday afternoon.
Matt Long two-run singled, Roberto Lopez brought home a run on a groundout and Drew Heid doubled home a run in the 1st inning as the Bees quickly led 4-0.
Clint Robinson doubled, went to third base on Alex Guerrero's single and scored on Miguel Olivo's single as the Isotopes got on the scoreboard in the 2nd inning.
Taylor Lindsey brought home a run with a groundout in the home half of the 2nd inning and Long two-run singled in the 5th inning as the Bees led 7-1.
Joc Pederson singled and scored on Guerrero's single with a throwing error on the play in the 6th inning and in the 9th inning with two outs, Jamie Romak doubled and scored on Carlos Triunfel's single. After Mike Baxter walked, Walter Ibarra singled home Triunfel.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (L, 2-2) 4 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 6.91 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.359), 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2x3 (.376), 1 K Matt Magill: 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 5.19 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In the 7th inning of the game, MILB.TV game video shows Isotope teammates Alex Guerrero and Miguel Olivo converging on the pitchers mound during a pitching change. Olivo yelled something to Guerrero as Guerrero approached the mound, presumably something about J.B. Shuck's stolen base two batters earlier in which Guerrero received Olivo's throw to try to tag out Shuck. Guerrero briefly extended his hands outward and at a downward angle in response to Olivo. Olivo continued to yell at Guerrero and eventually started to lunge at him before teammates restrained Olivo. The two then fought in the dugout in the top of the 8th inning, causing a brief delay in the game as Bees players looked into the Isotopes dugout and the Home Plate umpire went towards the Isotopes dugout to see what was going on. According to media reports, Olivo bit off part of Guerrero's ear during the fight. Reports further quoted Guerrero's agent Scott Boras as saying that Guerrero was having plastic surgery on his ear. Both players were pulled from the game in the 8th inning after the fight. It is unknown at this point what punishment the Dodgers may give one or both of them for the incident or how much time Guerrero will miss while his ear heals. . . . The Isotopes played in front of their largest crowd of the season - 15,306. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (2-2, 4.54) for the Isotopes and LHP Wade LeBlanc (4-1, 4.34) for the Bees.
Filed 05/20/2014

May 19, 2014 - Isotopes (21-23)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 212 332 200 -- 15 20 0 Salt Lake 110 010 006 -- 9 13 0 WP: Steve Smith (1-2) LP: Dustin Richardson (0-2) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (11) off Richardson (4th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (12) off Berg (5th inning, S) ABQ Clint Robinson (6) off Richardson (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (14) off Richardson (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Alex Guerrero (10) off Berg (5th inning, S) ABQ Carlos Triunfel (1) off Berg (5th inning, S) SLC David Freese (2) off Demel (1st inning, S) SLC Roberto Lopez (4) off Demel (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:01 ATT: 5,028
What a way to celebrate the 3,000th regular season victory in the history of Triple-A Baseball in Albuquerque! Albuquerque had season highs in runs scored (15), hits (20) and homers (6) in a 15-9 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) in Salt Lake City on Monday evening. Albuquerque has won two straight games.
Clint Robinson two-run homered in the 1st inning to give the Isotopes a 2-0 lead and MLB rehabber David Freese solo homered in the bottom half of the frame for Salt Lake.
Both teams plated a run in the 2nd inning. For Albuquerque, Tim Federowicz walked and scored on Miguel Olivo's double. In the home half, Roberto Lopez solo homered.
Albuquerque started to pull away in the 3rd inning. Joc Pederson singled, stole second base and scored on Clint Robinson's triple. Alex Guerrero followed with a sacrifice flyout.
In the 4th inning, Jamie Romak solo homered, Rojas singled and scored on Joc Pederson's two-run homer.
Albuquerque built the lead to 11-2 in the 5th inning on the strength of solo homers from Guerrero, Romak and Carlos Triunfel. Romak and Triunfel's homers were back-to-back.
Fresno plated a run in the bottom of the 5th inning and Albuquerque added two runs in the top of the 6th inning. With two outs, Clint Robinson doubled and scored on Guerrero's triple. Federowicz followed with a single to drive in Guerrero.
Albuquerque's final two runs came in the 7th inning with two outs as they built a 15-3 lead. Rojas walked, Pederson singled and Clint Robinson walked to load the bases before Guerrero singled home Rojas. Federowicz followed with a run-scoring single to drive in Pederson.
Salt Lake plated six junk-time runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to make the final score respectable.
Isotopes Starter Line: Sam Demel 4 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 Bb, 1 K, 2 HR, 7.71 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x6 (.361), 4 R, 1 HR (14), 2 RBI (29), 1 K, SB (13) Alex Guerrero: SS - 3x4 (.368), 2 R, 1 3B (3), 1 HR (10), 4 RBI (29), 1 K, SF
'TOPES NOTES: The Triple-A history of Albuquerque consists of the Albuquerque Dukes (1972-2000) and Isotopes (2003-present) and the winning percentage in the regular season history of Triple-A in Albuquerque is .522. . . . The six Isotopes homers accounted for eight of the 15 runs. . . . Albuquerque tied franchise records with a tally in seven straight innings (innings 1-7) and 46 total team bases. A new franchise record was set with 12 team extra-base hits. . . . Isotopes almost hitting cycles in the game (and what they were missing to hit for the cycle) was Clint Robinson (single) and Alex Guerrero (double). . . . In addition to runs, hits and homers in a game, Albuquerque had other season-bests of combined homers in a game (8) and most homers in an inning (3). . . . Joc Pederson, Clint Robinson, Alex Guerrero, Tim Federowicz and Miguel Olivo each had 3 hits in the game. . . . In PCL news, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Salt Lake Bees got a start on this season's affiliation agreement announcements with the news that they have agreed to continue their affiliation for two more years, through the 2016 season. More announcements will come in 2014 from other PCL clubs with many affiliation agreements expiring at the end of the season, including the Isotopes and Dodgers whose current affiliation pact ends at the end of 2014. . . . Also in PCL news Monday was the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) releasing former Isotope OF Trent Oeltjen. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Jimmy Paredes of the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Royals). Paredes hit .400 (10x25) during the award week with 2 homers and 12 RBI. . . . Kyle Hendricks of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Henricks struck out 11 batters in his lone outing of the week, tossing eight innings of no run, 3-hit ball with no walks allowed. . . . The series continues Tuesday morning. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (2-1, 5.79) for the Isotopes and LHP Justin Thomas (1-5, 6.80) for the Bees.
Filed 05/19/2014

May 18, 2014 - Isotopes (20-23)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 115 100 -- 8 13 1 Fresno 100 001 000 -- 2 7 2 WP: Zach Lee (4-4) LP: Edwin Escobar (1-5) HR: ABQ Alex Guerrero (8) off Escobar (4th inning, S) ABQ Alex Guerrero (9) off Escobar (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:58 ATT: 8,094
Alex Guerrero went 4x5 with a pair of solo homers and Zach Lee regained his form after a stretch of five bad starts as the Isotopes defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 8-2 in the series finale in Fresno on Sunday afternoon.
Travis Ishikawa singled home a run for Fresno in the 1st inning and the Isotopes tied the game on Guerrero's first homer of the game.
The Isotopes took the lead in the 5th inning. Miguel Rojas bunt-singled, went to second base on a balk, advanced to third base on Lee's sacrifice bunt and scored on Joc Pederson's single.
In the 6th inning, Guerrero led off the frame with a homer. Jamie Romak walked, Trayvon Robinson singled and Rojas doubled home Romak. Lee drew a walk, Trayvon Robinson scored an out later on a wild pitch. Walter Ibarra singled home Rojas and Peterson singled home Lee. The Isotopes sent nine batters to the plate to tally five runs to extend the lead to 7-1.
Ishikawa doubled home Fresno's final run in the 6th inning and in the 7th inning, Guerrero doubled, went to third base on Romak's groundout and scored on Trayvon Robinson's single for Albuquerque's final run of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 4-4) 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 HR, 4.37 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF - 2x5 (.356), 2 RBI (27), K, SB (12) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 4x5 (.355), 3 R, 1 2B (6), 2 HR (9), 2 RBI (25) Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 1.74 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 7.84 ERA Zach Lee: (W, 4-4) 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 HR, 4.37 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Until today's two-run allowed outing, Zach Lee had a string of five starts in which he allowed five or more runs. . . . The Isotopes were finally able to make up a game in the standings instead of slipping further back. Division-leader Las Vegas snapped a six-game winning streak with a loss today and Albuquerque's victory moved them 11 games back in the division. Las Vegas has been so red-hot to start the season that Albuquerque being in second place 11 games back is more games back than the cellar-dwellers in any other division in the PCL. New Orleans in the American Conference Southern Division is the last place divisional team -- other than in Albuquerque's division -- that is the most games back of their division leader (4 games back). . . . The Isotopes and Grizzlies split the four-game series and 36,890 attended for a per-game average of 9,223. . . . Sunday's game marked the final regular season game in Fresno this season between the two clubs. Both of the four-game series were splits. All-time, the Isotopes are 14-18 in Fresno. . . . The four-hit game was Alex Guerrero's second of the season. Guerrero has a pair of multi-homer games this season, both coming in this just-completed series in Fresno. . . . The Isotopes conclude their season longest 12-game road trip with a four game series in Salt Lake City starting Monday evening. The Isotopes have yet to name a probable, while the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) are expected to send LHP Dustin Richardson (0-1, 9.95) to the bump.
Filed 05/18/2014

May 17, 2014 - Isotopes (19-23)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 100 000 -- 1 7 1 Fresno 000 020 20x -- 4 9 0 WP: Jose DePaula (1-1) LP: Jeff Bennett (0-1) SV: George Kontos (3) TIME: 2:37 ATT: 11,713
There was a power outage that delayed the first pitch of the game and there was also a power outage in the Isotopes lineup. The Isotopes plated the first run of the game and then Fresno scored four unanswered runs to grab the lead and claim a 4-1 victory over Albuquerque. The Isotopes have dropped two straight games.
Joc Pederson singled, went to third base on Alex Guerrero's single and scored on Clint Robinson's groundout in the 4th inning as the Isotopes took their only lead of the game.
Isotopes starter Jeff Bennett allowed a pair of unearned runs in the 5th inning. Travis Ishikawa singled with one out and scored when Gary Brown reached on an two-base error with two outs. Joe Panik followed with a single to drive in Brown.
Panik and Adam Duvall each had RBI singles in the 7th inning to extend Fresno's lead to 4-1.
Isotopes Starter Line: Jeff Bennett (L, 0-1) 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.355), 1 R Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.333), 1 K Matt Magill: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, WP, 5.53 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There was a major structure fire just blocks from Chukchansi Park that caused the power outage that delayed the first pitch of the game by about 30 minutes. . . . The Isotopes played in front of their largest road crowd of the season -- 11,713. . . . The Isotopes are four games below .500 for the first time this season and are still in second place in the division but find themselves a season-worst 12 games back of division leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets), the hottest club in the PCL. . . . Miguel Olivo went hitless in a pinch-hit at-bat to snap his 10 game hitting streak. . . . Isotopes pitching did not allow a homer in the game, snapping a season-longest streak of six games allowing a homer. . . . The Isotopes play their final regular season game in Fresno on Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (3-4, 4.57) for the Isotopes and LHP Edwin Escobar (1-4, 5.18) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/17/2014

May 16, 2014 - Isotopes (19-22)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 200 010 -- 3 6 1 Fresno 000 100 30x -- 4 7 1 WP: Chris Heston (4-2) LP: Colt Hynes (0-2) SV: Heath Hembree (9) HR: ABQ Alex Guerrero (7) off Heston (4th inning, 2R) ABQ Tim Federowicz (1) off Runzler (8th inning, S) FRE Adam Duvall (15) off Patterson (4th inning, S) TIME: 2:25 ATT: 10,106
In a tight ballgame, Fresno's three-run 7th inning was a major factor in helping the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) take a 4-3 win over the Isotopes on Friday evening in Fresno.
Joc Pederson infield singled and came around to score on Alex Guerrero's two-run homer as the Isotopes led 2-0 in the 4th inning.
Adam Duvall hit his league-leading 15th homer, a solo shot, for Fresno in the home half of the 4th inning to halve the defecit at 2-1.
Fresno took the lead in the 7th inning when Chris Dominguez singled home the game-tying run and Gary Brown tripled home two go-ahead runs.
Tim Federowicz added a pinch-hit solo homer in the 8th inning for Albuquerque's final run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 1 HR, 4.54 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.358), 1 R, 3 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.337), 1 R, 1 HR (7), 2 RBI (23), 2 K Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 1.93 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers signed free agent P Jeff Bennett to a contract and assigned him to Albuquerque. In 2014, Bennett played with the Broncos de Reynosa (Reynosa Broncos) in the Mexican League and compiled a 4-3 record with a 2.44 ERA in 7 starts and one of those outings was a complete game shutout. Bennett was released from the Broncos on May 15th. P Henry Sosa was released from the Isotopes so that he can go play for the Nexen Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization. . . . With the Isotopes loss and division-leader Las Vegas' victory on Friday evening, Albuquerque is in second place in the division, a season-worst 11 games back. . . . Miguel Olivo hit safely in his return to the Isotopes lineup, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. Olivo is the second Isotope this season to reach the 10 game mark. . . . Tim Federowicz's pinch-hit homer was the first Isotopes pinch-hit homer since Rusty Ryal on July 29, 2013 against New Orleans. Federowicz's homer was the 19th pinch-hit homer in franchise history. . . . Alex Guerrero has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. . . . On Saturday evening, the probables are RHP Jeff Bennett (No Record) for the Isotopes and LHP Jose DePaula (0-1, 3.48) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/16/2014

May 15, 2014 - Isotopes (19-21)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 540 011 300 -- 14 19 0 Fresno 300 010 202 -- 8 12 3 WP: Carlos Frias (2-1) LP: Mike Kickham (1-4) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (10) off Kickham (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (12) off Kickham (2nd inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (13) off Reifer (6th inning, S) ABQ Alex Guerrero (5) off Kickham (2nd inning, 2R) ABQ Alex Guerrero (6) off Bochy (5th inning, S) FRE Adam Duvall (14) off Rodriguez (9th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:14 ATT: 6,977
In a game nationally televised on CBS Sports Network as the Minor League Baseball Game of the Week, the two big Dodger position prospects on the roster, Joc Pederson and Alex Guerrero, combined for four homers and six RBI and Albuquerque has a season-best five homers in the game in a 14-8 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) on Thursday evening in Fresno. Albuquerque snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory.
Mike Baxter led off the game with a double and scored on Carlos Triunfel's single. Pederson grounded into a double play before Clint Robinson and Guerrero singled ahead of Tim Federowicz's two-run single. Jamie Romak followed with a two-run homer as the Isotopes led 5-0 after their first at-bats.
Juan Perez doubled home a run and Nick Noonan delivered a two-run single in the home half of the 1st inning as Fresno trailed 5-3 after an inning of play.
In the 2nd inning, Baxter singled and scored on Pederson's homer and after Clint Robinson singled, Guerrero followed with a two-run homer of his own as the Isotopes led 9-3.
Guerrero had a solo homer in the 5th inning and after Fresno plated a run in the home half, Pederson solo homered in the 6th inning to give the Isotopes a 11-4 lead.
Albuquerque added their final runs in the 7th inning. Tim Federowicz reached on an error and scored on Romak's double. Trayvon Robinson followed with a double to score Romak and after Isotopes starter Carlos Frias singled Trayvon Robinson to third base, Baxter's groundout brought Trayvon Robinson home.
Perez singled home a run and Adam Duvall drew a bases-loaded walk to score another run as Fresno added two runs in the 7th inning and Duvall two-run homered in the 9th inning for Fresno's final runs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (W, 2-1) 6.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 5.79 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x5 (.361), 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 3x5 (.340), 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 1 K Jose Dominguez: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 8.68 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled C AJ Ellis from his rehabilitation assignment and then activated him on the big league roster. C Miguel Olivo was optioned to the Isotopes and C John Cannon was transferred from the Albuquerque roster to Dodgers Extended Spring Training. . . . According to the Yonhap News Agency in Korea, pitcher Henry Sosa signed a contract with the Nexen Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) reportedly worth $150,000 with a $50,000 signing bonus. Sosa made seven starts with the Isotopes, going 1-2 with a 3.72 ERA. The transaction for the Dodgers to grant Sosa his release has not been made official yet. . . . Albuquerque snapped a five-game losing streak in games against the Grizzlies with tonight's victory. . . . The Isotopes had season game-total bests in runs (14), hits (19), home runs (5), at-bats (45), extra base hits (9), and team total bases (38). . . . Joc Pederson and Alex Guerrero were the second Isotopes duo to have multi-homers in the same game this season (Pederson and Miguel Olivo on April 15th against El Paso). It was Pederson's third multi-homer game while it was Guerrero's first multi-homer game this season. . . . The victory snapped a streak of five games that the Isotopes have lost when their opponents' starter was left-handed. . . . Isotopes pitching has allowed a homer in five straight games, the longest streak this season. . . . Six Isotope starters had multi-hits - Mike Baxter, Alex Guerrero and Trayvon Robinson with three hits and Joc Pederson, Clint Robinson and Jamie Romak with two hits. Romak, Guerrero and Pederson had three RBI each. . . . The series continues Friday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (2-2, 5.12) for the Isotopes and RHP Chris Heston (3-2, 3.40) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/15/2014

May 13, 2014 - Isotopes (18-21)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 100 000 002 -- 3 9 0 El Paso 032 010 00x -- 6 13 0 WP: Billy Buckner (3-1) LP: Zach Lee (3-4) HR: ELP Adam Moore (4) off Smith (5th inning, S) TIME: 2:51 ATT: 8,177
Isotopes starter Zach Lee allowed five runs, his fifth straight start allowing 5 or more runs, and his teammates were not able to support him with enough offense to overcome those runs allowed in a 6-3 series-ending loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) on Tuesday afternoon. The Isotopes have dropped three straight games and fell into a second-place tie in the division with El Paso, 10 games behind the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets).
The Isotopes plated a run in the 1st inning for their only lead of the game. Walter Ibarra drew a leadoff walk, went to second base on Joc Pederson's groundout and scored on Clint Robinson's double.
Chihuahua's starter Billy Buckner singled home a run and Jace Peterson singled home two runs in the 2nd inning for a 3-1 El Paso lead.
Former-Isotope Alex Castellanos doubled home two runs in the 3rd inning and Adam Moore added a solo homer in the 5th inning to extend the El Paso lead to 6-1.
The Isotopes plated their final two runs in the 9th inning. Tim Federowicz, Trayvon Robinson and pinch-hitter John Cannon each singled to load the bases with one out. A wild pitch brought Federowicz home and Ibarra grounded out to bring home Trayvon Robinson.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 3-4) 4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 Er, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.57 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x3 (.359), 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x3 (.326), HBP Zach Lee: (L, 3-4) 4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 Er, 2 Bb, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.57 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers announced their Dodger Pride award winners for the month of April. At the Triple-A level, the winners are Henry Sosa and Joc Pederson. Sosa had a 1-0 record with a 2.61 ERA in five April starters. Sosa held opponent hitters to a .233 average and only allowed one homer in the month. Pederson finished April among the PCL leaders in batting average (.398 - 2nd), runs (22, T-3rd), hits (39 - 1st), home runs (6 - T-3rd), and stolen bases (9 - T-2nd). . . . The Chihuahuas won three out of the four games in the series and 33,249 attended at Southwest University Park for a per-game average of 8,312. . . . Alex Guerrero went 0x3 to snap his eight game hitting streak. . . . The Isotopes are 1-16 in games that they are trailing after 6 innings. . . . There is an off-day in the PCL on Wednesday. The Isotopes return to action Thursday evening in Fresno against the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants). The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network as their Minor League Baseball Game of the Week. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-2, 3.72) for the Isotopes and LHP Mike Kickham (1-3, 3.16) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/13/2014

May 12, 2014 - Isotopes (18-20)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 000 020 000 -- 2 3 1 El Paso 010 030 15x -- 10 10 1 WP: Keyvius Sampson (2-3) LP: Matt Magill (2-2) SV: Blaine Boyer (3) HR: ABQ AJ Ellis (1) off Sampson (5th inning, 2R) ELP Adam Moore (3) off Magill (2nd inning, S) ELP Brooks Conrad (7) off Magill (5th inning, 2R) TIME: ATT:
The Isotopes were no hit the deepest into a game this season -- 4 2/3 innings -- until the major-league rehabber AJ Ellis two-run homered for Albuquerque's first hit. The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) in their next at-bats plated three runs to reclaim the lead and went on to a 10-2 victory over the Isotopes on Monday evening.
Adam Moore homered for El Paso in the 2nd inning.
In the 5th inning, Miguel Rojas was hit by a pitch and advanced to second base on Isotope starter Matt Magill's sacrifice bunt. An out later, Ellis homered for a 2-1 Isotopes lead.
In the home half of the 5th inning, pinch-hitter Jonathan Galvez walked and Rico Noel followed with a walk. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch and Jace Peterson drove in the game-tying run with a sacrifice flyout. Brooks Conrad followed with a two-run homer as the Chihuahuas led 4-2.
In the 7th inning, Tommy Medica singled home a run and in the 8th inning, former-Isotope Alex Castellanos tripled home a run, Peterson, Conrad and Francoeur each knocked in a run with singles and another run scored on a passed ball as El Paso made the game a rout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill (L, 2-2) 5 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 10 K, 2 HR, 5.13 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x3 (.360), 1 BB, 2 K, SB (11) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.337), 2 K Matt Magill: (L, 2-2) 5 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 10 K, 2 HR, WP, 5.13 ERA Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 2.04 ERA Jose Dominguez: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, HBP, 9.35 ERA
DODGERS Rehab Report AJ Ellis: 1x3 (.400), 1 R, 1 HR (1), 2 RBI (2), 1 K Ellis made what is reported to be his final rehabilitation assignment outing before rejoining the Dodgers. Ellis flied out to right field in the 1st inning, struck out swinging in the 3rd inning, threw out former-Isotope Alex Castellanos trying to steal second base in the 3rd inning, and broke up the no-hitter and shutout with a two-run homer in the 5th inning. Griff Erickson entered the game at catcher after the 7th inning stretch, ending Ellis' evening. Ellis hit safely in both of his rehabilitation assignment games.
'TOPES NOTES: Isotopes pitching set a franchise record of 17 strikeouts in the game, breaking the old record of 16 strikeouts in a game. Matt Magill had 10 of those strikeouts, the most for a starter this season. . . . At 18-20, the Isotopes are 2 games below the .500 mark for the first time this season. Their loss was the 800th regular season loss in franchise history and dropped them 9 games back of the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets), the most games back in the division this season. . . . Albuquerque batters struck out 15 times and were held to three hits in the game, both season worsts. . . . Alex Guerrero had one of the three Isotopes hits, extending his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . The PCL Pitcher of the Week is Chris Rusin of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs). Rusin tossed the first no-hitter in the PCL since the 2009 season in his only outing of the award week. Rusin's line was 9 innings pitched, no hits, no runs, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Nick Evans of the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks). Evans hit .483 (14x29) with 1 homer and 15 RBI during the week. . . . The series concludes Tuesday morning. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (3-3, 3.86) for the Isotopes and RHP Billy Buckner (2-1, 3.45) for the little dogs.
Filed 05/12/2014

May 11, 2014 - Isotopes (18-19)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 4 1 El Paso 120 330 02x -- 11 14 0 WP: Juan Pablo Oramas (3-1) LP: Red Patterson (2-2) HR: ELP Rico Noel (1) off Patterson (4th inning, S) ELP Brooks Conrad (5) off Patterson (1st inning, S) ELP Brooks Conrad (6) off Hynes (8th inning, 2R) ELP Tyler Greene (1) off Patterson (4th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:42 ATT: 8,133
It took six games, but the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) were finally able to put the first "W" in the victory column in the all-time series with the Isotopes. El Paso pitching held Albuquerque to four hits and the Isotopes grounded into a season-worst five double plays in a 11-0 shutout loss on Mother's Day afternoon in El Paso.
Brooks Conrad solo homered in the 1st inning and Rocky Gale had a two-run double in the 2nd inning.
A pair of homers added three runs to the scoreboard in the 4th inning - Rico Noel solo homer and Tyler Greene's two-run homer.
Greene doubled home a run, Gale brought home a run with a groundout and Noel singled home a run in the 5th inning and Conrad two-run homered in the 8th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 2-2) 4 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3 HR, 5.12 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x2 (.368), 2 BB, 1 K
DODGERS Rehab Report AJ Ellis: C - 1x2 (.500), 1 BB A.J. Ellis made his first rehabilitation assignment appearance for the Isotopes. Ellis walked in the 2nd inning and was caught stealing. Ellis singled in the 5th inning before being erased from the basepaths when Trayvon Robinson grounded into a double play. Ellis finished his day at the plate by grounding into a double play in the 7th inning.
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers sent C AJ Ellis to Albuquerque on a rehabilitation assignment as he nears a return to the Dodgers. Ellis is the first Dodger this season (and 33rd different Dodger overall since the Dodgers became the Isotopes parent club in 2009) to join Albuquerque on a rehabilitation assignment. . . . The Isotopes were only able to get one runner to third base in the game. . . . Albuquerque is 4-8 in Mother's Day contests including 2-3 on the road and the Isotopes have lost their last two Mother's Day games. . . . The Isotopes have been shut out twice this season and the 11 runs was the largest road loss of the season. . . . Albuquerque has lost five straight games to left-handed starters. . . . The series continues Monday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (2-1, 4.84) for the Isotopes and RHP Keyvius Sampson (1-3, 4.05) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 05/11/2014

May 10, 2014 - Isotopes (18-18)
Southwest University Park Albuquerque 300 302 000 -- 8 11 0 El Paso 101 000 110 -- 4 13 4 WP: Carlos Frias (1-1) LP: Matt Wisler (0-1) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (10) off Wisler (1st inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (11) off LaFromboise (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Clint Robinson (5) off Wisler (1st inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (9) off Wisler (4th inning, S) ELP Alex Castellanos (2) off Fife (1st inning, S) ELP Jonathan Galvez (2) off Fife (3rd inning, S) ELP Jeff Francoeur (6) off Frias (8th inning, S) TIME: 3:06 ATT: 9,859
Joc Pederson seems to find the new dog park to his liking. In Albuquerque's first ever game played at Southwest University Park, Pederson homered twice as part of an Isotopes four-homer night in a 8-4 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) on Saturday evening.
The first inning runs all came from homers from current and former Isotopes. Mike Baxter drew a one-out walk and scored on Pederson's two-run homer. Clint Robinson followed with a solo homer for the first Isotope back-to-back homers this season. Former-Isotope Alex Castellanos solo homered in the home half of the frame.
Jonathan Galvez solo-homered in the 3rd inning as the Chihuahuas trailed by a run at 3-2.
Jamie Romak led off the 4th inning with a solo homer. Tim Federowicz followed wtih a double before being erased from the basepaths when Trayvon Robinson reached on a fielder's choice. Robinson went to second base on an error on a pickoff attempt, went to third on a balk and pinch-hitter Walter Ibarra singled him home. Ibarra advanced to second base on Carlos Triunfel's single, went to third base on Baxter's fielders choice and scored when Pederson reached on an error.
Baxter singled with two outs in the 6th inning and scored on Pederson's second homer of the game as the Isotopes extended the lead to 8-2.
Tommey Medica doubled home a run for El Paso in the 7th inning and Jeff Francoeur added El Paso's final run with a solo homer in the 8th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife 3 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 HR, 6.94 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x5 (.373), 2 R, 2 HR (11), 4 RBI (22), 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x5 (.341), 1 2B (5), 2 K Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.12 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There are reports out of Los Angeles that catcher A.J. Ellis will be joining the Isotopes Sunday on a rehabilitation assignment as he nears his return to the Dodgers after having knee surgery. . . . The crowd of 9,859 was the largest in the history of Southwest University Park (nine games played). . . . Joc Pederson has homered twice in a game on two different occasions in 2014. . . . The seven combined homers in a game and four Isotope homers in a game tied season bests. . . . Isotope batters struck out a season-worst 14 times. . . . The series continues Mother's Day afternoon. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (2-1, 3.90) for the Isotopes and LHP Juan Pablo Oramas (2-1, 5.17) for the little dogs.
Filed 05/10/2014

May 9, 2014 - Isotopes (17-18)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 650 000 010 -- 12 11 0 Albuquerque 000 010 200 -- 3 7 1 WP: Zach Neal (2-1) LP: Henry Sosa (1-2) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (8) off Neal (7th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:48 ATT: 7,557
There is something about the Mother's Day holiday that seems to bring out bad Isotopes starting pitching performances. Aaron Small lasted 2/3 of an inning on Mother's Day 2004, Ricardo Rodriguez on Mother's Day 2007 only lasted 1/3 of an inning, and just days until Mother's Day this year, Isotopes starter Henry Sosa lasted 1/3 of an inning as the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) scored most of their runs in the first two innings on their way to a series-ending 12-3 victory over the Isotopes.
In Sosa's disastrous 1st inning, Sosa issued game-leading walks to Alden Carrithers and Andy Parrino. A throwing error by Sosa on a pickoff attempt allowed Carrithers to advance to third base. Shane Peterson walked to load the bases and Nate Freiman doubled home Carrithers and Parrino. Michael Taylor walked ahead of former-Isotope Nick Buss's sacrifice flyout to plate Peterson. Tyler Ladendorf walked to re-load the bags and Jose Martinez singled home Freiman and Taylor. Sosa was pulled from the game after those eight batters and reliever Steve Smith threw a wild pitch that allowed Ladendorf to score for a Sacramento 6-0 lead.
Taylor and Ryan Ortiz each had two-run doubles and Martinez had a run scoring single in the 2nd inning as the River Cats plated five runs to lead 11-0.
In the 5th inning, the Isotopes put their first run on the scoreboard. Alex Guerrero singled, advanced to second base on Jamie Romak's groundout and scored on Trayvon Robinson's single.
After the 7th inning stretch, Tim Federowicz singled and scored on Romak's two-run homer as Albuquerque trailed 11-3.
Freiman sacrifice-flied out to bring home the River Cats' final run in the 8th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa (L, 1-2) 0.1 IP, 2 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 5 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.72 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.372), 3 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.350), 1 R, 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: With Henry Sosa joining the group tonight, there have been six Isotope starters sharing the franchise record for shortest starting outing of 1/3 of an inning. Two of those six have occurred on Mother's Day or the days leading up to Mother's Day. . . . Until tonight, Stephen Fife was the last Isotope starter to last 1/3 of an inning (August 19, 2013 at Oklahoma City). . . . The Isotopes and River Cats split the four game series and 25,230 attended for a per-game average of 6,308. For the season's longest homestand, the Isotopes were a disappointing 4-8 and 91,608 attended the 12 games. . . . The lineups for the game were interesting as Designated Hitters led off for both clubs. DH Alden Carrithers of the River Cats went 0x4 with a run scored, while DH Walter Ibarra of the Isotopes went 0x4. . . . Clint Robinson went 0x4 to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . Isotopes pitching issued 10 walks, the most in a game this season. . . . The Isotopes bus to El Paso Saturday to begin a four-game series against the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) in their brand new dog park (Southwest University Park). It should be interesting series to watch not only for the regional rivalry but also that the Chihuahuas have been streaky in the only eight games played in their new park. The Chihuahuas had four losses in the first four-game series in their new park and then had four wins in the following four-game series. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (1-2, 7.08) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Wisler (0-0, 18.00) for the Chihuahuas.
Filed 05/09/2014

May 8, 2014 - Isotopes (17-17)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 031 001 200 -- 7 10 1 Albuquerque 253 011 00x -- 12 13 1 WP: Zach Lee (3-3) LP: Sean Murphy (2-4) HR: SAC Ryan Ortiz (1) off Lee (2nd inning, 2R) SAC Nate Freiman (4) off Lee (3rd inning, S) SAC Nate Freiman (5) off Lee (6th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (9) off Hooker (6th inning, S) TIME: 3:25 ATT: 4,505
Zach Lee allowed five or more runs in a start for the fourth straight start but when his teammates scored 10 runs over the first three innings on their way to a home season-best 12 runs, he was able to get the victory in Albuquerque's 12-7 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) on Thursday evening.
In the 1st inning, Walter Ibarra bunt singled, Joc Pederson and Mike Baxter followed with walks to load the bases and Alex Guerrero delivered a two-run single.
Jose Martinez had a run-scoring single and Ryan Ortiz two-run homered in the top of the 2nd innng as Sacramento took their only lead of the game at 3-2.
The Isotopes exploded for five runs in the home half of the 2nd inning. Griff Erickson doubled and scored on Miguel Rojas' single. Ibarra and Pederson singled to load the bags and Baxter sacrifice flied out to drive in Rojas. Clint Robinson drew a walk to reload the bases and Guerrero had a two-run double. After Jamie Romak walked, Trayvon Robinson had a sacrifice flyout to drive in Clint Robinson.
Nate Freiman solo homered in the 3rd inning for Sacramento and in the bottom half of the frame, the Isotopes loaded the bases again. Ibarra drew a one out walk, stole second base and Pederson and Baxter drew walks. Clint Robinson grounded out to bring home Ibarra and Guerrero two-run singled to drive in Pederson and Baxter as the Isotopes led 10-4.
The Isotopes got another run with the bases loaded in the 5th inning. Pederson walked, Clint Robinson and Guerrero singled to load the bases and Romak drew a walk to plate Pederson.
The two clubs exchanged solo homers in the 6th inning - Nate Freiman had his second homer of the game for Sacramento while Pederson homered for the Isotopes as Albuquerque led 12-5.
The River Cats plated their final two runs in the 7th inning. Shane Peterson drew a bases loaded walk and Frieman had a run-scoring fielders choice.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 3-3) 6 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 3 HR, 3.86 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x3 (.376), 5 R, 1 HR (9), 1 RBI (18), 3 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 4x5 (.355), 1 2B (4), 6 RBI (18), SB (1) Jose Dominguez: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA Zach Lee: (W, 3-3), 6 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 3 HR, 3.86 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In Isotopes transactions today, P Justin Souza was placed on the Disabled List with right shoulder stiffness. Souza left Wednesday's game in the 7th inning with the shoulder stiffness. Former UNM pitcher Steve Smith was added back to the Isotopes roster from rookie-level Ogden. . . . Former Isotope Matt Treanor, trying to make a return to the big leagues with the Cleveland Indians, announced his retirement today. Treanor played for the Isotopes in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In a 'Topes suit, Treanor played in 160 games, hit .267 (137x513) and had 19 homers and 78 RBI. Treanor had a 9 year MLB career and hit .221 with 18 homers and 129 at the big league level. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back to back games for the third time this season. Pederson also scored five runs, a new Isotope franchise record for runs scored in a game. . . . Alex Guerrero had 6 RBI in the game, the most for an Isotope this season. . . . Mike Baxter went hitless in the game to snap a seven-game hitting streak. The Isotope with the current longest hitting streak is Clint Robinson who has a seven game streak. . . . Isotopes batters drew 10 walks, a season-best. . . . Zach Lee's winning decision snapped a three-game losing decision streak. It was Lee's first victory since April 16 against El Paso at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes are 4-0 when they score 10 or more runs in a game. . . . The crowd of 4,505 was Albuquerque's smallest home crowd of the season. . . . The series - and season longest 12-game homestand - concludes on Friday evening. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-1, 2.25) for the Isotopes and RHP Zach Neal (1-1, 4.68) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/08/2014

May 7, 2014 - Isotopes (16-17)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 220 002 110 -- 8 11 1 Albuquerque 120 010 120 -- 7 10 1 WP: Marcus Walden (1-1) LP: Justin Souza (1-1) SV: Evan Scribner (5) HR: SAC Tyler Ladendorf (1) off Souza (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Walter Ibarra (2) off Walden (2nd inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (8) off McBryde (7th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (7) off Smyth (8th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:25 ATT: 6,295
The Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) plated four runs in the 6th through 8th innings and held off Albuquerque 8-7 in the second game of the series Wednesday evening at "The Lab".
Each team plated a run in the 1st inning. Sacramento's Michael Taylor knocked in a pair of runs with a two-out single and in the home half of the frame, Carlos Triunfel singled, Joc Pederson walked and pinch-runner Walter Ibarra replaced Triunfel at second base when it appeared Triunfel was injured. Mike Baxter singled home Ibarra.
Alden Carrithers two-run singled for Sacramento in the 2nd inning, and in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Miguel Rojas singled with two outs and scored on Walter Ibarra's two-run homer as the Isotopes trailed 4-3.
Clint Robinson doubled with two outs and scored on Alex Guerrero's single in the 5th inning as the Isotopes knotted the game at 4-4.
Tyler Ladendorf two-run homered in the 6th inning to give Sacramento the lead and Jake Goebbert singled home a run for the River Cats in the 7th inning before it was stretch time.
After the stretch, Joc Pederson solo homered as the Isotopes trailed 7-5.
Shane Peterson singled home what would end up being the deciding run for Sacramento in the 8th inning and in the bottom of the 8th inning, Clint Robinson singled and scored on Jamie Romak's two-run homer as the Isotopes would close to a run at 8-7.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 4.84 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.369), 1 R, 1 HR (8), 1 RBI (17), 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x4 (.324), 1 RBI (12), 2 K Matt Magill: 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 4.84 ERA Yimi Garcia: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2.25 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: P Daniel Moskos was released today when P Stephen Fife reported to the team after his recent option from the Dodgers. Moskos made 9 relief appearances with the Isotopes and went 1-0 with a 6.52 ERA. . . . The Isotopes trail division-leader Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) by 7 games. Going 3-7 in the last 10 games has helped to contribute to Albuquerque being the furthest back in the division they have been this season. . . . Walter Ibarra has two homers this season and they have come in back-to-back games. . . . Jamie Romak has also homered in back-to-back contests. . . . The Isotopes are 6-4 in games decided by one run this season. . . . Mike Baxter hit safely to extend his hitting streak to 7 games. . . . The River Cats swiped five bags in the game, the most for an Isotope opponent this season. . . . Isotopes pitching struck out 13 Sacramento batters, the most strikeouts in a game from the staff this season. . . . The first no-hitter in the PCL since 2009 was tossed today when Chris Rusin of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) no-hit the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) at Zephyr Field. It was the first Iowa no-hitter in almost 30 years (Reggie Patterson - August 21, 1984). . . . The series continues Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (2-3, 4.02) for the Isotopes and RHP Sean Murphy (2-3, 5.77) for the River Cats.
Filed 05/07/2014

May 6, 2014 - Isotopes (16-16)
Isotopes Park Sacramento 100 001 101 -- 4 9 1 Albuquerque 013 010 30x -- 8 12 1 WP: Red Patterson (2-1) LP: Philip Humber (1-2) SV: Josh Judy (2) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (6) off Humber (2nd inning, S) ABQ Alex Guerrero (4) off Humber (3rd inning, S) ABQ Walter Ibarra (1) off Humber (3rd inning, 2R) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 6,873
In his first start back with Albuquerque since a spot start with the Dodgers, Red Patterson allowed two runs in 6 innings and Walter Ibarra, Alex Guerrero and Jamie Romak backed him up with homers as Albuquerque snapped a season-worst four game losing streak with a doubling up of the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics) 8-4 on Tuesday evening at "The Lab". After spotting the River Cats a run in the 1st inning, Romak solo homered in the 2nd inning. In the 3rd inning, the Isotopes extended the lead to 4-1. Carlos Triunfel was hit by a pitch and Ibarra followed with a two-run homer. Two outs later, Guerrero solo homered. Guerrero singled with two outs in the 5th inning and Romak followed with single. An error on the play allowed Guerrero to score. Former-Isotope Nick Buss knocked in a run for Sacramento in the 6th inning and a sacrifice flyout brought home another Sacramento run in the 7th inning as the Isotopes led 5-3 at the 7th inning stretch. Albuquerque plated three runs after the stretch to give themselves some breathing room. Ibarra singled, went to second base on a wild pitch and scored on Mike Baxter's double. Clint Robinson followed with a double to knock Baxter in. Clint Robinson tagged up to third base on Guerrero's flyout and scored on Romak's single. Sacramento plated their final run on a groundout in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (W, 2-1) 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.90 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x4 (.328), 2 R, 1 HR (4), 1 RBI (11) Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR 2.35 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Four Isotopes had multi-hit games, including Jamie Romak with 3 hits and Walter Ibarra, Mike Baxter and Alex Guerrero with two hits each. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (2-1, 4.45) for the Isotopes and RHP Marcus Walden (0-1, 6.23) for the kitties.
Filed 05/06/2014

May 5, 2014 - Isotopes (15-16)
Isotopes Park Fresno 000 001 004 -- 5 9 1 Albuquerque 100 100 010 -- 3 9 1 WP: Brett Bochy (2-1) LP: Jose Dominguez (1-2) SV: Heath Hembree (7) HR: FRE Adam Duvall (9) off Frias (6th inning, S) ABQ Griff Erickson (3) off Kickham (4th inning, S) ABQ Clint Robinson (4) off Bochy (8th inning, S) TIME: 2:40 ATT: 8,015
The tough going against the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) continued Monday afternoon. Albuquerque was just three outs from victory when Fresno plated four runs in the 9th inning to come back to win 5-3. Albuquerque has dropped a season-worst four straight games.
The Isotopes tallied a run in the 1st inning. With two outs, Mike Baxter singled, Clint Robinson walked and Jamie Romak singled to drive in Baxter.
Griff Erickson added a solo homer in the 4th inning as Albuquerque extended the lead to 2-0.
Adam Duvall solo homered in the 6th inning to get Fresno on the scoreboard and Clint Robinson added a solo homer for Albuquerque in the 8th inning to give the Isotopes a 3-1 lead going into the 9th inning.
Jose Dominguez entered the game for Albuquerque in the 9th inning and gave up a leadoff single to Nick Noonan. Noonan went to second base on a wild pitch before Duvall drew a walk. Chris Dominguez singled to load the bases and pinch-hitter Tyler Colvin singled home Noonan and Duvall. Guillermo Quiroz singled Dominguez home with the go-ahead run and a fielding error on the play allowed Colvin to score an insurance run. Dominguez then settled down to get Ydwin Villegas to strike out, former-Isotope and pinch-hitter Tony Abreu to fly out and Darren Ford to fly out.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 5.25 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x5 (.373), 3 K Alex Guerrero: PH - 1x1 (.317) Jose Dominguez: (BS, 1) (L, 1-2) 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, WP, 6.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: In yet another day of Isotopes transactions, the Dodgers optioned P Stephen Fife to Albuquerque. P Carlos Frias was transferred to Albuquerque from rookie-level Ogden while P Steve Smith was transferred to Ogden. Finally, P Nick Struck was transferred to Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . Minor League Baseball announced that licensed merchandise sales for the 2013 season for the 160 clubs totaled more than $55.4 million, the second highest season figure trailing only the 1994 season. Licensed merchandise sales totals have only been kept since 1992 when the merchandise licensing program began. The Isotopes are still in the top-25 in merchandise sales but the exact rank in the top 25 is unknown presumably because sales figures for each club are confidential information. Other PCL clubs in the top 25 are Reno Aces, Round Rock Express, and Sacramento River Cats. . . . The Grizzlies swept the Isotopes in the series and 39,472 attended for a per-game average of 9,868. The Isotopes have dropped their last five games played against the Grizzlies and their last six games against Fresno at Isotopes Park. . . . Today's game was the fourth loss this season when Albuquerque opponents scored the eventual game-winning runs in their final turn at bat. . . . Albuquerque has not been swept in a home series since June 2007 when the Nashville Sounds swept a three-game series. The last time the Isotopes were swept at Isotopes Park in a four-game series was July 2006 at the hands of the Iowa Cubs. . . . Joe Panik of the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) is the PCL Hitter of the Week. Panik hit .433 (13x30) with no homers and 6 RBI. . . . Mike Fiers of the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Fiers made one start for the week and tossed a seven-inning complete game shutout victory with 2 hits allowed, no walks and Fiers fanned 11. . . . The Isotopes complete their longest homestand of the 2014 campaign with a four-game series starting Tuesday night against the Sacramento River Cats (AAA Athletics). Probables in the opener are RHP Red Patterson (1-1, 4.15) for the Isotopes while the River Cats have yet to name a probable. It might just be what the Isotopes need to snap their losing streak is to get rid of Fresno who has won their last 9 games and play Sacramento who like Albuquerque has a four-game losing streak.
Filed 05/05/2014

May 4, 2014 - Isotopes (15-15)
Isotopes Park Fresno 300 061 010 -- 11 15 0 Albuquerque 102 001 010 -- 5 10 0 WP: Chris Heston (2-2) LP: Steve Smith (0-2) HR: FRE Adam Duvall (7) off Smith (1st inning, 3R) FRE Adam Duvall (8) off Smith (5th inning, 3R) ABQ Jamie Romak (5) off Reifer (8th inning, S) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 6,471
Once again in the series the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) used another big run-scoring inning, today snapping a 3-3 tie to take the lead en route to a 11-5 victory over the Isotopes on Sunday afternoon. Albuquerque has lost three straight games.
Adam Duvall three-run homered in the top of the 1st inning with two outs as Fresno did not take long to claim a 3-0 lead.
Albuquerque plated their first run in their half of the 1st inning. Joc Pederson singled, stole second base and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
In the 3rd inning, Mike Baxter singled, stole second base and scored on Tim Federowicz's double. Trayvon Robinson followed with a double to plate Federowicz to knot the game at 3-3.
Albuquerque pitching tied a season-worst for most runs given up in an inning when Fresno scored six runs in the 5th inning to lead 9-3, keyed by Duvall's second three-run homer of the game and Tyler Colvin's two-run single.
Former-Isotope Tony Abreu doubled home a run in the 6th inning for Fresno and in the bottom half, Jamie Romak doubled and scored on Pederson's single.
Abreu tripled home a run in the 8th inning and Romak solo homered in the bottom of the 8th inning as each club plated their final runs of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith (L, 0-2) 4.1 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 2 HR, 11.02 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x4 (.389), 1 R, 1 RBI (16), 1 BB, SB (10)
'TOPES NOTES: For the eighth straight day, there was an Isotopes transaction. The Dodgers recalled P Stephen Fife from Albuquerque and optioned P Jose Dominguez to Albuquerque. Fife made the start against the Marlins in Miami on Sunday and allowed 4 runs and 7 hits in 4 1/3 innings, while walking 1, fanning 5 and allowing 3 homers. . . . OF Nick Buss, who the Dodgers designated for assignment on Thursday, was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics and Buss was assigned to their Triple-A team in Sacramento. . . . There will be another Isotopes transaction on Monday if Monday's probable, Carlos Frias, indeed makes the start for the Isotopes. Frias is currently on the rookie-level Ogden roster so he will have to be moved back onto the Isotopes roster in order to be eligible to start. . . . The Isotopes are their most games back in the division this season (5.5 games back), at 15-15 have dipped back to the .500 mark for the first time since April 15th, have tied for their longest losing streak of the season (3 games), and saw their home record fall to 7-8. . . . Jamie Romak has homered in back to back contests. . . . Albuquerque has lost their last five games against the Grizzlies at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes are 0-4 this season when wearing their blue Dodger-like alternate uniforms. . . . Steve Smith's 8 earned runs allowed was the most earned runs given up by a starter in a game this season. . . . With last night's crowd of 13,717, the Isotopes eclipsed the 100,000 home attendance mark (109,579). It took 14 home openings to reach that mark. . . . The series concludes Monday morning (School Day Matinee) with the Isotopes needing a win to avoid being swept in the series. Probables are RHP Carlos Frias (0-1, 10.80) for the Isotopes and LHP Mike Kickham (1-3, 3.30) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/04/2014

May 3, 2014 - Isotopes (15-14)
Isotopes Park Fresno 040 100 010 -- 6 12 1 Albuquerque 000 010 003 -- 4 10 4 WP: Jason Berken (4-1) LP: Henry Sosa (1-1) SV: Heath Hembree (6) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (4) off Berken (5th inning, S) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 13,717
Henry Sosa allowed five runs in 5 innings, but none of the runs were earned due to a pair of Isotopes errors as the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) defeated the Isotopes 6-4 on Saturday evening at "The Lab".
Fresno plated four runs in the 2nd inning, all unearned. Adam Duvall started the frame by reaching on Isotopes third baseman Jamie Romak's throwing error. Chris Dominguez followed with a triple that plated Duvall. Dominguez was thrown out at home plate on the play trying to turn the triple into an inside-the-park homer. Guillermo Quiroz singled, advanced to second base on a groundout, and scored on Fresno starter Jason Berken's double. Gary Brown singled ahead of Joe Panik's single that plated Berken. Former Isotope Tony Abreu followed with a single to plate Brown.
The Grizzlies added another unearned run to the scoreboard in the 4th inning. Brown and Panik singled and Abreu reached on an error during a fielders choice to load the bases. Tyler Colvin followed with a sacrifice flyout to score Brown.
Romak solo homered to get the Isotopes on the scoreboard in the 5th inning.
Fresno added one more unearned run in the 8th inning to lead 6-1 and Albuquerque tried a late-game comeback in the 9th inning. Tim Federowicz started things off by grounding out. Trayvon Robinson walked, Romak struck out, and Miguel Rojas singled. Pinch-hitter Alex Guerrero delivered a run-scoring single to drive in Robinson before advancing to second base on an error on the play. Carlos Triunfel singled Rojas and Guerrero home to make it 6-4. Triunfel advanced to second base on a wild pitch before Joc Pederson struck out to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa (L, 1-1) 5 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 2.25 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.376), 1 BB, 2 K Alex Guerrero: PH - 1x1 (.306), 1 R, 1 RBI (10) Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.51 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Another day, another Isotopes transaction. P Carlos Frias was transferred from the Isotopes to rookie-level Ogden. . . . Expect another Isotopes transaction Sunday as it has been speculated the Dodgers will be recalling P Stephen Fife to make a start for the Dodgers against the Marlins in Miami Sunday. . . . The Isotopes played in front of their largest crowd of the season -- 13,717. It was the 17th largest regular season crowd in Isotopes Park history. . . . Albuquerque had their sloppiest game of the season (4 errors). . . . Joc Pederson went 0x4 to snap a 7-game hitting streak. . . . The series continues Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Steve Smith (0-1, 9.00) for the Isotopes and RHP Chris Heston (1-2, 3.45) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/03/2014

May 2, 2014 - Isotopes (15-13)
Isotopes Park Fresno 001 050 441 -- 15 18 1 Albuquerque 010 001 110 -- 4 10 1 WP: Edwin Escobar (1-2) LP: Zach Lee (2-3) SV: Mason Tobin (1) HR: FRE Chris Dominguez (2) off Demel (8th inning, 3R) TIME: 3:18 ATT: 11,269
In front of the first fireworks promotion of the season crowd of 11,269, the Dodgers' 4th ranked prospect Zach Lee was roughed up for the third outing in a row and the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) opened the series by handing Albuquerque their worst loss of the season, 15-4.
Albuquerque's only lead of the game came in the 2nd inning. Clint Robinson singled, Alex Guerrero and Jamie Romak drew walks to load the bases, and Griff Erickson reached on a fielder's choice with Clint Robinson scoring.
Fresno tied up the game with a run in the 3rd inning on Joe Panik's single and put the game out of reach with a five-run 5th inning when former-Isotope Tony Abreu singled home a run, Adam Duvall cleared the loaded-bases with a three-run double and Guillermo Quiroz brought home a run with a sacrifice flyout.
With one out in the 6th inning, Joc Pederson walked, Mike Baxter reached on a bunt single and both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch before Clint Robinson's groundout brought home Pederson as the Isotopes trailed 6-2.
Fresno added four runs highlighted by a Quiroz two-run single in the 7th inning.
Albuquerque loaded the bags with no outs on singles from Trayvon Robinson, Romak and Erickson right after the 7th inning stretch before Walter Ibarra grounded into a double play as Trayvon Robinson scored.
Chris Dominguez's three-run homer in the 8th inning was part of a Fresno four-run inning as the Grizzlies built a 14-3 lead.
Mike Baxter tripled and scored on Clint Robinson's groundout in the 8th inning for Albuquerque's final run and Fresno added one more run to the scoreboard in the 9th inning on Tyler Colvin's RBI triple.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 2-3) 5 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.02 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x3 (.390), 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x2 (.295), 1 BB, E (3) Zach Lee: (L, 2-3) 5 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.02 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers optioned P Red Patterson and P Paco Rodriguez to Albuquerque and recalled P Jose Dominguez and IF Chone Figgins from the Isotopes. The Dodgers also signed free agent P Nick Struck and assigned him to Albuquerque. Struck has not pitched in the majors or minors in 2014 and last pitched in the Cubs organization in 2013, having made it as high as Triple-A Iowa. . . . Isotopes backup catcher John Cannon was the first Isotopes position player to pitch in a game since Elevys Gonzalez pitched the 18th inning on July 14, 2013 in Iowa. Cannon's line was 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, and 2 K. . . . Tonight's loss was the first for Albuquerque in the opener of a home four-game series this season (3-1 record in home series openers). . . . Zach Lee has lost his last three pitching decisions and has allowed five or more runs in each of those starts. . . . Saturday evening is another fireworks promotion. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 2.61) for the Isotopes and RHP Jason Berken (3-1, 2.48) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/02/2014

May 1, 2014 - Isotopes (15-12)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 000 000 200 0 -- 2 9 0 Albuquerque 000 100 001 1 -- 3 4 0 WP: Josh Judy (2-0) LP: Cory Rasmus (1-1) HR: SLC Luis Jimenez (5) off Magill (7th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (7) off Grube (4th inning, S) ABQ Mike Baxter (2) off Grube (9th inning, S) TIME: 2:55 ATT: 8,931
The Isotopes were only able to muster four hits but the made those hits count in a walkoff 3-2 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) in the series finale on Thursday afternoon at "The Lab".
Joc Pederson solo homered to give Albuquerque a 1-0 lead in the 4th inning.
Salt Lake claimed a 2-1 lead in the 7th inning, scoring both runs with two outs on a Luis Jimenez solo-homer and Luis Martinez RBI double.
Mike Baxter solo homered with one out in the 9th inning to knot the game at 2-2.
In the bottom of the 10th inning, Trayvon Robinson doubled, went to third base on a passed ball and later scored on Carlos Triunfel's fielders choice that would have ended the inning had the double play attempt been completed.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 6.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 4.45 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.392), 1 R, 1 HR (7), 1 RBI (15) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x4 (.305), 1 K Matt Magill: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 4.45 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers purchased the contract of P Red Patterson from the Isotopes and Patterson made his MLB debut pitching Thursday evening in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Twins in Minnesota. Patterson had a solid effort -- 4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB and 1 K (1.93 ERA) -- and did not earn a pitching decision. There was no 25-man roster room to be cleared because of a special 26-man doubleheader roster rule, but OF Nick Buss had to be designated for assignment to open up a 40-man roster spot for Patterson. The Dodgers have yet to make an official transaction to trim their roster back to 25 men after the doubleheader but the expected move is to option Patterson to Albuquerque. . . In the lone other Isotope transaction Thursday, P Josh Judy was transferred to Albuquerque from rookie-level Ogden. . . . Joc Pederson's homer with one out in the 4th inning was the first Isotope hit of the game. Pederson has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. . . . Three of the four games in the series were extra inning contests. . . . The Bees and Isotopes split the four-game series 2-2 and 26,906 fans attended for a per-game average of 6,727. . . . Matt Magill tossed 102 pitches, the first Isotope starter to throw more than 100 pitches in an outing this season. The homer allowed in the 7th inning snapped Magill's 12-inning scoreless inning streak. . . . Minor League Baseball announced a new tv contract with the CBS Sports Network cable channel to televise a Minor League Baseball "Game of the Week" every week through August, involving minor league teams from Single-A to Triple-A. The initial slate of telecasts released by CBS Sports Network has games airing on Thursday nights in May. One of the telecasts is on May 15 when Albuquerque is in Fresno to play the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants). . . . The Isotopes homestand continues Friday evening with the start of a four game series against the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants). Probables in the opener are RHP Zach Lee (2-2, 3.42) for the Isotopes and LHP Edwin Escobar (0-2, 4.88) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 05/01/2014

April 30, 2014 - Isotopes (14-12)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 006 010 000 -- 7 10 0 Albuquerque 212 000 100 -- 6 12 1 WP: Wade LeBlanc (3-1) LP: Carlos Frias (0-1) SV: Michael Brady (1) HR: SLC Luis Jimenez (4) off Frias (3rd inning, 2R) ABQ Griff Erickson (2) off LeBlanc (2nd inning, S) ABQ Alex Guerrero (3) off LeBlanc (3rd inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (6) off LeBlanc (7th inning, S) TIME: 2:55 ATT: 6,793
The Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) got to Triple-A rookie Carlos Frias for six runs in the 3rd inning to take the lead and the Bees held on to edge the Isotopes 7-6 on Wednesday evening at "The Lab".
In the 1st inning, Chone Figgins drew a leadoff walk, Joc Pederson singled Figgins to third base and Figgins scored on Mike Baxter's fielder's choice. Clint Robinson followed with a double that brought home Baxter for a 2-0 Isotopes lead.
Griff Erickson solo homered in the 2nd inning to extend the Isotopes lead to 3-0.
Frias was roughed up in his Triple-A debut game in the 3rd inning as the Isotopes tied a season-worst for most runs given up in an inning. Used to plate the six runs to give Salt Lake a 6-3 lead were RBI singles from Grant Green and Brennan Boesch, a run-scoring fielding error, a two-run Luis Jimenez homer and an RBI double from Luis Martinez.
Joc Pederson singled, stole second base and scored two outs later on Alex Guerrero's two-run homer in the home half of the 3rd inning as Albuquerque trailed 6-5.
Jimmy Swift sacrifice flied out to bring home a run to extend the Salt Lake lead to 7-5 in the 5th inning and Albuquerque's final run came on Pederson's solo homer in the 7th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Carlos Frias (L, 0-1) 5 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, Balk, 10.80 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x4 (.398), 2 R, 1 HR (6), 1 RBI (14), 1 BB, SB (9) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x4 (.327), 1 R, 1 HR (3), 2 RBI (9) Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 2.70 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Reportedly trying to find more offense from the catcher's position while primary catcher A.J. Ellis continues to recover from knee surgery, the Dodgers purchased the contract of C Miguel Olivo from the Isotopes on Wednesday and optioned C Tim Federowicz to Albuquerque. Los Angeles moved P Chad Billingsley to the 60-day Disabled List to make 40-man roster room for Olivo. Olivo appeared in 15 games with the Isotopes this season, hitting .390 (23x59) with 4 homers and 18 RBI. While with the Dodgers, Federowicz hit .109 (5x46) in 13 games with no homers and 1 RBI. . . . P Carlos Frias was transferred to Albuquerque from Class-AA Chattanooga and made the start tonight. Frias made 5 starts with the Lookouts and went 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA. . . . There is expected to be a move involving the Isotopes Thursday. With the Dodgers playing a short-notice doubleheader in Minnesota against the Twins to make up for a rainout Tuesday, the Dodgers are allowed to expand their roster to 26 for the doubleheader. The Dodgers have not stated who will be that 26th man or have submitted the official transaction, but national baseball beat writers are reporting that Red Patterson will be promoted to the Dodgers and make his MLB debut in Game 2 of the doubleheader. If it indeed is Patterson, the Dodgers will have to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Patterson and it is likely Patterson will be shipped back to Albuquerque after the doubleheader when the Dodgers need to trim their roster back to 25 men. . . . With April in the books, here are some Isotope April stats - 14-12 (6-5 at home, 8-7 on the road), .284 team batting average, 4.98 team ERA, 120 runs scored, 25 homers and 17 stolen bases. . . . The Isotopes bashed three homers in the game, snapping their franchise record-tying streak of 8 games without a homer. . . . As April concludes, Joc Pederson is tied for second among the leaders in the PCL Hitting. Pederson is hitting .398 with 6 homers and 14 RBI. Pederson is tied with Mike Jacobs of Reno while former-Isotope Eugenio Velez of Nashville is the league leader with a .405 average. . . . Among league pitching leaders as April concludes, Isotopes starter Henry Sosa is 9th in the league with a 2.61 ERA. Leading PCL pitchers is Iowa's Tsuyoshi Wada with a 0.68 ERA. . . . After having gone 7-1 against opponent left-handed starters coming into game 2 of the series and winning game 1 of this Salt Lake series against a lefty, the Isotopes have lost games 2 and 3 of the series against lefty starters. . . . The series concludes with a School Day Matinee game on Thursday afternoon. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (2-1, 4.94) for the Isotopes and RHP Jarrett Grube (2-1, 3.46) for the Bees.
Filed 04/30/2014

April 29, 2014 - Isotopes (14-11)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 000 000 021 01 -- 4 13 0 Albuquerque 002 000 100 00 -- 3 10 0 WP: Danny Reynolds (1-0) LP: Sam Demel (0-1) TIME: 3:31 ATT: 5,192
The Isotopes played their second extra innings contest in as many nights but were not successful tonight as they were last night. The Isotopes blew a three run lead as the Bees tallied late to tie the game and then scored in the 11th inning to hand the Isotopes a 4-3 defeat in front of "The Lab"'s smallest crowd of the season (5,192).
In the 3rd inning, Walter Ibarra doubled and Chone Figgins bunt-singled. A wild pitch moved Figgins to second base and an out later, Jamie Romak singled home Ibarra and Figgins for a 2-0 Isotopes lead.
Albuquerque added another run in the 7th inning. Mike Baxter tripled and came home on Ibarra's sacrifice flyout.
Salt Lake began their march to victory in the 8th inning when Grant Green had a two-out, two-run double and in the 9th inning, Drew Heid's two-out sacrifice flyout brought home Roberto Lopez to knot the game at 3-3.
In the 11th inning, Salt Lake's Lopez singled, stole second base, went to third base on Luis Jimenez's groundout and scored on John Hester's single for the eventual game-winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 9.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.383), 1 BB, 3 K, SB (8) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x5 (.314)
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers recalled P Paco Rodriguez from the Isotopes and optioned IF Carlos Triunfel to Albuquerque. Isotopes C John Cannon was activated from the disabled list, P Justin Souza was transferred to Albuquerque from rookie-level Ogden, and P Josh Judy was transferred to Ogden. . . . 11,768 50-cent hot dogs were sold during tonight's promotion for a per-dog average of 2.27. . . . The Isotopes are 5-2 in games decided by one run. . . . The loss snapped a five game home winning streak. . . . Mike Baxter tied Isotope franchise records with 5 hits in a game and two triples in a game. . . . Albuquerque hitters have failed to hit a homer in eight straight games, tying a franchise record. . . . Salt Lake manager Keith Johnson was ejected by Home Plate umpire Jordan Ferrell in the 6th inning. It was the first ejection for an Isotope opponent this season, while no Isotopes have yet to be ejected in a game. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. The Isotopes have yet to decide on a probable, while the Bees are expected to counter with LHP Wade LeBlanc (2-1, 4.50).
Filed 04/29/2014

April 28, 2014 - Isotopes (14-10)
Isotopes Park Salt Lake 000 000 030 000 -- 3 9 1 Albuquerque 000 020 010 001 -- 4 9 0 WP: Jose Dominguez (1-1) LP: Brandon Lyon (0-3) TIME: 3:57 ATT: 5,990
Jamie Romak lashed a walk-off single into center field to drive in the game winning run as the Isotopes defeated the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) 4-3 in 12 innings on a cold, windy Monday evening at Isotopes Park.
The Isotopes snaped a 0-0 game in the 5th inning. Trayvon Robinson singled with one out and stole second base. After Griff Erickson struck out, Miguel Rojas drew a walk and both runners executed a double steal. Chone Figgins walked to load the bags and Joc Pederson singled home Robinson and Rojas.
Isotopes starter Henry Sosa was in the middle of a shutout when he allowed runs in the 8th inning that earned him a no-decision. Sosa allowed singles to John Hester and Taylor Lindsey before leaving the game. Reliever Daniel Moskos walked Matt Long to load the bases and reliever Josh Judy entered the game and allowed a bases-clearing triple to Grant Green that evaporated the Isotopes lead. Sosa was on the hook for two of those three runs as the Bees led 3-2.
The Isotopes were able to knot the game at 3-3 in their half of the 8th inning. Pederson singled with one out, went to second base on a wild pitch, stole third base and scored on Clint Robinson's sacrifice flyout with two outs.
In the bottom of the 12th inning, Rojas reached on an error, Figgins doubled and Pederson was intentionally walked to load the bases with no outs. Romak then followed with his single to center that brought home Rojas with the game winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa 7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 2.61 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x4 (.389), 1 R, 2 RBI (13), 2 BB, 1 K, SB (7) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 1x5 (.348) Jose Dominguez: (W, 1-1) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, WP, 2 HBP, 1.80 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: P Justin Souza was transferred from Albuquerque to rookie-level Ogden in a paper move to free up a roster slot for P Jose Dominguez. Dominguez had been optioned from the Dodgers to the Isotopes over the weekend and reported to the team Monday. . . . The victory was Albuquerque's first walkoff win and first extra innings contest of the season. . . . The 12 innings and the 3 hour, 57 minute gametime were both season longs for Albuquerque. . . . The Isotopes stole a season-best four bags in the game. . . . Henry Sosa's 7 1/3 innings pitched was the longest Isotope starter outing of the season and Sosa turned in his third quality start in a row. . . . The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) finally had their first official home game in El Paso. In Southwest University Park's debut, the Chihuahuas were defeated by the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) 2-1 in 13 innings. The Chihuahuas earlier in the season had four "home" games that were played in Tucson where the club had called home before relocating to El Paso for the 2014 season. The Isotopes get their first look at the new dog park on May 10th. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Eric Campbell of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). Campbell hit .500 (11x22) with a homer and 7 RBI during the week. . . . Nick Tepesch of the Round Rock Express (AAA Rangers) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Tepesch tossed a complete game, 5-hit shutout against Memphis in his only start of the week while allowing no walks and fanning 6. . . . The series continues Tuesday evening and the promotion is 50 cent hot dog night. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (1-1, 4.15) for the Isotopes and LHP Justin Thomas (1-2, 6.53) for the Bees.
Filed 04/28/2014

April 27, 2014 - Isotopes (13-10)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 000 010 -- 1 9 1 Fresno 300 200 00x -- 5 15 0 WP: Jason Berken (3-1) LP: Zach Lee (2-2) SV: Heath Hembree (4) TIME: 2:51 ATT: 7,355
The Dodgers' 4th ranked prospect, Zach Lee, was roughed up for five runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings in Albuquerque's 5-1 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) in Fresno on Sunday afternoon. The Isotopes snapped a two-game winning streak with the loss.
Lee gave up three runs in the 1st inning. The Grizzlies loaded the bases with no outs before Tyler Colvin drove in two with a double and Chris Dominguez grounded out to bring home another run.
Fresno plated their final two runs in the 4th inning using Colvin's RBI single and Travis Ishikawa's ground-rule RBI double.
The Isotopes avoided the shutout with a run in the 8th inning. Miguel Rojas singled, pinch-hitter Nick Buss singled Rojas to second base and Joc Pederson singled home Rojas.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 2-2) 3.2 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.42 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x4 (.372), 1 RBI (11), 3 K Alex Guerrero: PH - 1x1 (.366) Yimi Garcia: 1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.18 ERA Zach Lee: (L, 2-2) 3.2 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.42 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers optioned P Jose Dominguez to Albuquerque and recalled IF Carlos Triunfel from Albuquerque. IF Walter Ibarra was transferred to the Isotopes from rookie-level Ogden. . . . With Zach Lee allowing 1st inning runs, the Isotopes' pitching staff scoreless inning streak ended at 16 innings. . . . Albuquerque was no hit through the first three innings until Chone Figgins doubled to lead off the 4th inning. . . . The Isotopes and Grizzlies split the series 2-2. 24,484 attended in Fresno for a per-gate average of 8,161. For the just-completed roadtrip to Salt Lake City and Fresno, the Isotopes went 4-4 and 41,470 attended. . . . The Isotopes begin their longest homestand of the season, a 12-game homestand, on Monday evening. The first four games are against the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels). Probables in the opener are RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 2.66) for the Isotopes and LHP Jose Alvarez (0-1, 6.28) for the Bees.
Filed 04/27/2014

April 26, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (13-9)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 011 0 -- 2 5 0 Fresno 000 000 0 -- 0 2 2 WP: Stephen Fife (1-2) LP: Edwin Escobar (0-2) SV: Sam Demel (5) TIME: 2:10 ATT: 10,820
Isotopes starter Stephen Fife was equally as impressive as Matt Magill was in game one, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing two hits as the Isotopes swept a doubleheader from the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) with a 2-0 victory. In the 5th inning, Chone Figgins drew a leadoff walk, Miguel Rojas had a ground rule double when the ball became lodged under the Grizzlies' bullpen bench and Fife was hit by a pitch to load the bags with no outs. Trayvon Robinson hit a slow infield bouncer that the Grizzles' third baseman misplayed into a fielding error as Figgins scored. Joc Pederson and Alex Guerrero struck out and Jamie Romak lined to shortstop as the Isotopes were only able to score one run from a promising rally. Nick Buss doubled to lead off the 6th inning, went to third base on Figgins' groundout and scored on a wild pitch to add an insurance run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife (W, 1-2) 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 7.45 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: LF - 1x4 (.378), 3 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x4 (.350), 3 K
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes pitched shutout victories in both games of a doubleheader for the second time in franchise history. The first time was August 10, 2004 in a doubleheader at Isotopes Park against the Grizzlies when Albuquerque won 1-0 and 6-0. . . . Stephen Fife retired the final 13 batters he faced. The last Grizzlie to not be retired by Fife was Guillermo Quiroz who singled with one out in the 2nd inning. . . . Isotopes pitching allowed the fewest hits in a game this season (2) outdoing the previous mark set in Game 1 tonight of 3 hits. . . . At 13-9, the Isotopes are the most games above .500 that they have been so far this season (4 games). . . . There have been three shutouts in the series so far, tying an Isotope franchise mark for most games that were shutouts by both teams in a series. . . . The series concludes Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (2-1, 1.99) for the Isotopes and RHP Jason Berken (2-1, 3.27) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 04/26/2014

April 26, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (12-9)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 001 000 0 -- 1 5 0 Fresno 000 000 0 -- 0 3 0 WP: Matt Magill (2-1) LP: Mitch Lively (1-2) SV: Paco Rodriguez (1) TIME: 1:54
Matt Magill was splended, no-hitting the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) for 4 1/3 innings and tossing six innings of scoreless, two-hit ball as Albuquerque defeated the Grizzlies 1-0 in the opener of a doubleheader on Saturday in Fresno. Albuquerque put the only run of the game on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Matt Magill reached on a fielder's choice, Chone Figgins singled and Magill advanced to third base on a wild pitch. Joc Pederson walked to load the bases and Clint Robinson walked to bring home Magill.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill (W, 2-1) 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR 4.94 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x2 (.385), 1 BB, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x3 (.389) Matt Magill: (W, 2-1) 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.94 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Matt Magill and Paco Rodriguez combined on Albuquerque's first shutout of the season. The shutout tossed came the next game played after the Grizzlies handed Albuquerque their first shutout of the season when Fresno won 5-0 on Thursday evening. . . . Nick Noonan was the Grizzlie who ended Magill's no-hitter in the game with one out in the 5th inning. The 4 1/3 no-hit innings was Albuquerque pitching's longest of the season. . . . The 1-0 game was Albuquerque's sixteenth game in franchise history where only one run was scored. Albuquerque is 7-9 in 1-0 contests. . . . Miguel Olivo singled to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. . . . Albuquerque pitching allowed the fewest hits in a game this season (3).
Filed 04/26/2014

April 25, 2014 - Isotopes at Grizzlies, Ppd., Wet Grounds
Friday evening's contest between the Isotopes and Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants) was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 6:05 PM Mountain Time. It was the third weather postponement this season for the Isotopes.
Isotope probables for the doubleheader Saturday are RHP Matt Magill (1-1, 6.62) in Game 1 and RHP Stephen Fife (0-2, 10.80) in Game 2. Fresno has not named any probables.
Filed 04/25/2014

April 24, 2014 - Isotopes (11-9)
Chukchansi Park Albuquerque 000 000 000 -- 0 5 0 Fresno 102 002 00x -- 5 12 0 WP: Mike Kickham (1-3) LP: Red Patterson (1-1) HR: FRE Joe Panik (1) off Patterson (3rd inning, S) TIME: 2:15 ATT: 6,309
In the series opener Thursday evening in Fresno, the Isotopes offense was severely stymied as there was only one runner able to make it to second base in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants).
Tyler Colvin singled home Fresno's first run with two outs in the 1st inning and in the 3rd inning, Joe Panik solo homered and Chris Dominguez grounded into a double play with a run scoring as the Grizzlies led 3-0.
Fresno added their final two runs in the 6th inning. Colvin doubled and scored on Dominguez's single. Dominguez stole second base before scoring on Guillermo Quiroz's double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (L, 1-1) 5.1 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 4.15 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x4 (.395), 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x3 (.424)
'TOPES NOTES: IF Walter Ibarra was transferred to rookie-level Ogden in order to free up roster room for IF Chone Figgins, who reported to the Isotopes today after having been optioned from the Dodgers earlier in the week. . . . At a rapid 2 hours, 15 minutes, the game was Albuquerque's shortest 9 inning game of the season. . . . Clint Robinson was that lone Isotope runner to reach second base, having done so in the 7th inning. . . . The loss was Albuquerque's first against a left-handed starter this season (5-1 record). . . . Miguel Olivo singled to extend his hitting streak to 8 games. . . . With tonight's loss and division-leader Las Vegas' victory, the Isotopes are 4.5 games back, the most they've been out of the division lead this season. . . . Fresno starter Mike Kickham tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing 5 hits, a walk and fanning 5 Isotope batters. . . . The series continues Friday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (1-1, 6.62) for the Isotopes and RHP Mitch Lively (1-1, 8.47) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 04/24/2014

April 22, 2014 - Isotopes (11-8)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 000 011 211 -- 6 12 2 Salt Lake 100 020 100 -- 4 4 1 WP: Josh Judy (1-0) LP: Kurt Spomer (1-1) SV: Sam Demel (4) TIME: 3:07 ATT: 3,079
Joc Pederson singled home a go-ahead run in the 8th inning and Alex Guerrero tripled home an insurance run in the 9th inning as the Isotopes defeated the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) 6-4 in the series finale in Salt Lake City on Tuesday afternoon.
Salt Lake's C.J. Cron singled home the first run of the game in the 1st inning and Albuquerque tied the game at 1-1 in the 5th inning. Miguel Rojas singled, advanced to second base on Walter Ibarra's single, moved to third base on Pederson's fielders choice and scored on Clint Robinson's single.
The Bees regained the lead at 3-1 in their half of the 5th inning on Grant Green's two-run double.
Guerrero tripled and scored on Rojas' single in the 6th inning and in the 7th inning, Jamie Romak doubled, Clint Robinson walked and Trayvon Robinson doubled home Romak to tie the game. Nick Buss followed with a sacrifice flyout that gave the Isotopes a 4-3 lead heading into the 7th inning stretch.
After the stretch, the Bees plated a run on a fielders choice to knot the game at 4-4.
In the 8th inning, Rojas reached on an error, advanced to second base on Ibarra's sacrifice bunt and scored on Pederson's single for the go-ahead run and in the 9th inning, Buss reached on a fielders choice and scored on Guerrero's triple.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa 6 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 2.66 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 1x4 (.417), 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 3x3 (.467), 1 R, 2 3B, 1 RBI, 2 BB, E (2)
'TOPES NOTES: In an Isotopes transaction, P Daniel Moskos was activated from the Disabled List. . . . The Isotopes and Bees split the series 2-2 and 16,986 fans attended at Smith's Ballpark for a per-game average of 4,247. . . . Alex Guerrero tied an Isotope record with two triples in a game. . . . After homering in nine straight games, the Isotopes have gone homerless in their last two games. . . . Today's game was the first time in six instances that the Isotopes were trailing after 6 innings and were able to come from behind to win. . . . The Isotopes put a run on the scoreboard in each of the last five innings, the most consecutive-innings with a score this season. . . . The Isotopes have the day off Wednesday before heading to Fresno for a four-game series against the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA Giants). Probables in the opener Thursday evening are RHP Red Patterson (1-0, 2.76) for the Isotopes and LHP Mike Kickham (0-3, 4.26) for the Grizzlies.
Filed 04/22/2014

April 21, 2014 - Isotopes (10-8)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 002 110 000 -- 4 11 1 Salt Lake 003 200 01x -- 6 10 0 WP: Kurt Spomer (1-0) LP: Zach Lee (2-1) SV: Mike Morin (2) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 4,177
The Dodgers 4th ranked prospect, Zach Lee, had his worst outing of the season, allowing 5 runs (2 earned) in 6 innings and earned his first Triple-A losing decision in Albuquerque's 6-4 loss against the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) on Monday evening in Salt Lake City.
The Isotopes found the scoreboard in the 3rd inning. Mike Baxter doubled and scored on Joc Pederson's double with one out. An out later, Clint Robinson doubled home Pederson.
Luis Jimenez singled home a run and Efren Navarro drove in two with a double in the bottom half of the 3rd inning as the Bees led 3-2.
In the 4th inning, Nick Buss singled, went to second base on Alex Guerrero's walk, took third base on a wild pitch and scored on Carlos Triunfel's groundout to tie the game at 3-3.
The Bees claimed the lead for good with a two-run bottom of the 4th inning using RBI singles from Jimenez and Grant Green.
Pederson walked, went to second base on a balk and scored on Miguel Olivo's single in the 5th inning for Albuquerque's final run of the game and Salt Lake plated their final run in the 8th inning on Shawn O'Malley's single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (L, 2-1) 6 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 1.99 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF - 2x4 (.426), 2 R, 2 H, 1 2B (8), 1 RBI (9), 1 BB, 1 K, SB (6) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x2 (.407), 1 BB, HBP Zach Lee: (L, 2-1) 6 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 1.99 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There were quite a few Isotopes transactions on Monday. The Dodgers recalled P Jose Dominguez from the Isotopes and optioned IF Chone Figgins to Albuquerque. P Steve Edlefsen announced his retirement and P Red Patterson was transferred to Albuquerque from rookie-level Ogden. Dominguez appeared in three games with the Isotopes, compiling a 0-1 record with 1 save and a 3.00 ERA. Edlefsen made six relief appearances with the Isotopes this year, going 0-1 with a 11.88 ERA. . . . Stephen Fife, who missed a start for unknown reasons Saturday evening, made a relief appearance in tonight's game and allowed a run and 3 hits in 2 innings with a strikeout. . . . The Isotopes committed one error in the game, snapping a streak of five games without an error. . . . Albuquerque went homerless, snapping a streak of nine games with a homer. . . . Zach Lee allowed runs in the 3rd inning to snap his streak of 11 scoreless innings tossed. . . . The PCL Hitter of the Week is Allan Dykstra of the Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets). Dykstra hit .450 (9x20) with 2 homers and 10 RBI during the week, helping Las Vegas to a 13-5 record for the best record in the PCL. . . . Brian Flynn of the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) is the PCL Pitcher of the Week. Flynn went 1-0 in his only start with a 0.00 ERA, having allowed no runs and just 1 hit in 7 innings while walking 1 and fanning 7. . . . The series concludes Tuesday afternoon. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 2.55) for the Isotopes and LHP Jose Alvarez (0-1, 8.38) for the Bees.
Filed 04/21/2014

April 20, 2014 - Isotopes (10-7)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque (11)00 200 000 -- 13 17 0 Salt Lake 3 31 011 201 -- 12 14 1 WP: Justin Souza (1-0) LP: Michael Brady (0-1) SV: Colt Hynes (1) HR: ABQ Trayvon Robinson (2) off Brady (1st inning, 3R) ABQ Clint Robinson (3) off Berg (1st inning, 2R) SLC Tommy Field (2) off Souza (6th inning, S) TIME: 3:13 ATT: 4,083
The Isotopes had a first inning for the record books and held off the Bees to claim a 13-12 victory in a slugfest at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City.
In Albuquerque's monster 1st inning in which franchise records were tied for runs scored in an inning (11) and hits in an inning (10), Mike Baxter led off the game with a walk. Joc Pederson singled and Jamie Romak walked to load the bags. Clint Robinson singled home Baxter and Miguel Olivo singled home Pederson and Romak. A throwing error on the play allowed both runners to advance into scoring position. Nick Buss grounded out to drive in Clint Robinson and Alex Guerrero singled to put runners on the corners. Trayvon Robinson followed with a three-run homer and Bees starter Michael Brady's outing was over at a third of an inning. After Jeremy Berg came into the game to pitch, Carlos Triunfel singled, Baxter singled and after Pederson was called out on strikes, Romak tripled home Triunfel and Baxter. Clint Robinson two-run homered for the final runs of the inning. The Isotopes sent 15 batters to the plate in the frame.
Salt Lake chipped at the huge defecit with three runs in the 1st inning, three runs in the 2nd inning and a run in the 3rd inning to trail 11-7.
Albuquerque added their final two runs in the 4th inning. Olivo doubled, tagged up to third base on Buss' flyout and scored on Guerrero's single. Trayvon Robinson singled and Triunfel brought home Guerrero with a sacrifice flyout.
The Bees added a run in the 5th inning, a run in the 6th inning, two runs in the 7th inning and plated a run in the 9th inning with two outs.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 6.62 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: DH - 1x5 (.422), 1 R, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B - 3x5 (.440), 2 R, 1 2B (3), 1 RBI (6), 1 K Matt Magill: 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, WP, 6.62 ERA Yimi Garcia: (H, 1) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.48 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes are 4-4 on Easter, snapping a three-game Easter losing streak with the victory today. . . . Albuquerque snapped a four-game losing streak to the Bees today, including a three-game game losing streak in games played in Salt Lake City. . . . The Isotopes sent 15 batters to the plate in their big 1st inning and that appears to be a tie for the second-most batters sent to the plate in an inning in franchise history (June 18, 2003), one less than a 16-batter inning on June 18, 2011. . . . Bees starter Michael Brady made his Triple-A debut today and has a crazy statline. Brady only lasted 1/3 of an inning, allowing 7 runs and 5 hits. He is 0-1 with the crazy ERA of 189.00. . . . Albuquerque had team season bests in runs scored (13) and hits (17). . . . Nick Buss was the only Isotope hitter without a hit in the game. . . . Trayvon Robinson has homered in back to back games. . . . The series continues Monday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (2-0, 1.62) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Shoemaker (0-0, 6.00) for the Bees.
Filed 04/20/2014

April 19, 2014 - Isotopes (9-7)
Smith's Ballpark Albuquerque 000 001 100 -- 2 4 0 Salt Lake 104 002 05x -- 12 15 0 WP: Jarrett Grube (2-1) LP: Steve Smith (0-1) HR: ABQ Trayvon Robinson (1) off Grube (6th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (3) off Grube (7th inning, S) SLC Luis Jimenez (1) off Smith (1st inning, S) SLC Luis Jimenez (2) off Smith (3rd inning, S) SLC Taylor Lindsey (2) off Smith (3rd inning, 2R) SLC Grant Green (2) off Smith (3rd inning, S) SLC C.J. Cron (4) off Demel (6th inning, 2R) TIME: 2:53 ATT: 5,647
Isotope pitching allowed a season-worst five homers to the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) and the early homers hurt Albuquerque in a 12-2 loss in the series opener at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City. Albuquerque snapped a four-game winning streak with the loss.
Isotopes probable starter Stephen Fife was a late scratch and former-UNM pitcher Steve Smith made the spot start. Luis Jimenez solo-homered in the 1st inning and Smith allowed back-to-back-to-back homers to Taylor Lindsey, Grant Green and Jimenez in the 3rd inning as the Bees led 5-0. Lindsey's homer was two-run homer, while Green and Jimenez had solo homers.
Trayvon Robinson solo-homered in the top of the 6th inning and in the bottom half of the frame, C.J. Cron two-run homered as the Bees led 7-1.
Jamie Romak solo homered for Albuquerque in the 7th inning and Salt Lake plated their final five runs in the 8th inning without the aid of any homers. Roberto Lopez two-run doubled, Lindsey RBI singled, Green grounded into a double play that brought home a run, and Jimenez singled home a run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Steve Smith (L, 0-1) 3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 4 HR, 18.00 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.441), 2 2B (7) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x4 (.400)
'TOPES NOTES: P Steve Smith was activated from the Disabled List and P Red Patterson was transferred from the Isotopes to Rookie-level Ogden. . . . The loss was Albuquerque's first divisional loss of the season and did not hurt the Isotopes in the standings as division-leader Las Vegas also lost. Albuquerque remains 2.5 games back of the 51s (AAA Mets). . . . Clint Robinson went 0x4 to snap his 12-game hitting streak. The streak was the longest by an Isotope this season. . . . Isotopes pitching had season worst in runs allowed in a game (12), homers allowed (5) and most homers allowed in an inning (3). . . . Taylor Lindsey, Grant Green and Luis Jimenez homering back-to-back-to-back was only the second time in Isotopes franchise history that the Isotopes allowed three homers in a row. The other time was Shane Peterson, Michael Choice, Michael Taylor homering in a row on July 31, 2013 in a game in Sacramento against the River Cats. . . . The series continues Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (1-1, 3.86) for the Isotopes while the Bees have yet to name a probable.
Filed 04/19/2014

April 18, 2014 - Isotopes (9-6)
Isotopes Park El Paso 100 001 013 -- 6 11 1 Albuquerque 501 300 10x -- 10 13 0 WP: Red Patterson (1-0) LP: Branch Kloess (1-1) HR: ELP Daniel Robertson (1) off Patterson (1st inning, S) ELP Daniel Robertson (2) off Souza (9th inning, 3R) ABQ Griff Erickson (1) off Kloess (3rd inning, S) TIME: 2:42 ATT: 7,118
Griff Erickson went 4x4, homered and drove in four runs and Nick Buss added three runs as the Isotopes defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) 10-6 to sweep the four game series at "The Lab". Albuquerque has won four straight games, tying for their longest winning streak of the season.
The second batter of the game, Daniel Robertson, solo homered to get El Paso on the scoreboard and Albuquerque took a 5-1 lead in their half of the frame. Mike Baxter led off with a walk, Joc Pederson singled and Clint Robinson doubled home Baxter. Buss ground-rule doubled home Pederson and Robinson. Buss went to third base on an error on a pickoff attempt and scored on Erickson's double. Walter Ibarra then doubled home Erickson.
Erickson solo homered in the 3rd inning and in the 4th inning, Jamie Romak walked with two outs. Robinson singled ahead of Buss' RBI single to drive in Romak. Erickson followed with a two-run double to plate Robinson and Buss for a 9-1 Isotopes lead.
Jeff Francoeur sacrifice flied out for an El Paso run in the 6th inning nad the Isotopes got that run back in the bottom of the 7th inning. Erickson doubled, went to third base on Ibarra's groundout and scored on Miguel Rojas' sacrifice flyout.
Former-Isotope Alex Castellanos singled home a run for the Chihuahuas in the 8th inning and Robertson added a three-run homer, his second of the evening, in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (W, 1-0) 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 2.76 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 3x5 (.436), 1 R, 1 2B (5), 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: The series sweep was Albuquerque's first home series sweep since a three game series sweep of the Nashville Sounds (AAA Brewers) on July 8-10, 2013. . . . 27,036 fans attended the series for a per-game average of 6,759. For the eight game homestand against Tacoma and El Paso, the Isotopes went 5-3 and 57,687 fans attended. . . . Despite the series sweep, Albuquerque was unable to make up much ground in the division as the division-leading Las Vegas 51s (AAA Mets) kept winning. Albuquerque was 3.5 games back to start the series and ends the series 2.5 games back as Las Vegas snapped a six-game winning streak with a loss tonight. . . . Clint Robinson hit safely in the game to extend his hitting streak to a team season-best 12 games. . . . Griff Erickson tied an Isotope franchise record with 3 doubles in the game. Isotope hitters had seven doubles, a season-best. . . . Red Patterson's 7 innings of work was the longest Isotope starter outing of the season. . . . The Isotopes head on the road Saturday to begin an eight game roadtrip to Salt Lake and Fresno with a day off between the two four-game series'. Probables for Saturday evening at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake are RHP Stephen Fife (0-2, 11.91) for the Isotopes and RHP Jarrett Grube (1-1, 4.70) for the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels).
Filed 04/18/2014

April 17, 2014 - Isotopes (8-6)
Isotopes Park El Paso 000 000 010 -- 1 9 0 Albuquerque 000 000 20x -- 2 10 0 WP: Yimi Garcia (3-0) LP: Blaine Boyer (0-1) SV: Jose Dominguez (1) HR: ELP Alex Castellanos (1) off Garcia (8th inning, S) ABQ Mike Baxter (1) off Boyer (7th inning, S) TIME: 2:52 ATT: 5,412
Henry Sosa tossed six scoreles innings, joining teammate Zach Lee who accomplished the feat in last night's game, and the Isotopes offense finally was able to get some tallies on the scoreboard after the 7th inning stretch and defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) 2-1. The win was Albuquerque's third straight. Neither team was able to capitalize on opportunities until the 7th inning stretch. In seven full innings for El Paso, the Chihuahuas left nine men on base, while the Isotopes also left nine men on base in their first full six frames. Right after the stretch, Mike Baxter solo homered to get Albuquerque on the scoreboard. An out later, consecutive singles from Joc Pederson, Clint Robinson and Miguel Olivo brought home a run to extend the lead to 2-0. Former-Isotope Alex Castellanos solo homered in the 8th inning as El Paso broke up the shutout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa 6 IP, 8 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 2.55 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 2x4 (.420), 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, SB (5) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x3 (.500), 1 BB Yimi Garcia: (W, 3-0) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HR, 4.00 ERA Jose Dominguez: (SV, 1) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: P Daniel Moskos was placed on the Disabled List today with a left calf strain. P Paco Rodriguez reported to the club after being optioned on Tuesday from the Dodgers. . . . Clint Robinson hit safely in the game, extending his Isotope team-best hitting streak to 11 games. . . . The Isotopes left 13 men on base in the game, the most in a game this season. . . . Reliever Yimi Garcia now leads the club in victories with 3. . . . In PCL news, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball suspended Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) prospect Ji-Man Choi 50 games for testing positive for the banned substance methandienone, an anabolic steroid that can help increase protein synthesis and muscle strength. Isotope fans may remember Choi from the eight games the Isotopes and Rainiers have already played this season or that Choi was the Rainier who solo homered in the 2nd inning off Zach Lee in Albuquerque's home opener to plate the first run scored at Isotopes Park this season. Since Choi is on the Mariners' 40 man roster, the official suspension comes as a violation of the Major League Baseball Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, rather than as a violation of the Minor League Baseball drug program. The suspension is effective immediately. . . . The series (and homestand) concludes Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (0-0, 2.89) for the Isotopes and RHP Branch Kloess (1-0, 5.73) for the Chihuahuas. The Isotopes have already guaranteed a series win but are looking for the more elusive series sweep.
Filed 04/17/2014

April 16, 2014 - Isotopes (7-6)
Isotopes Park El Paso 000 000 001 -- 1 4 1 Albuquerque 200 000 10x -- 3 10 0 WP: Zach Lee (2-0) LP: Jason Lane (2-1) SV: Sam Demel (3) HR: ELP Kyle Blanks (4) off Demel (9th inning, S) ABQ Jamie Romak (2) off Lane (1st inning, S) TIME: 2:33 ATT: 7,416
The Dodgers' fourth ranked prospect, Zach Lee, tossed six scoreless innings of three-hit ball while him teammates plated a pair of runs in the 1st inning to give Lee all the run support he would need in Albuquerque's 3-1 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) on Wednesday evening at "The Lab". Albuquerque has won two straight games. In that 1st inning, Jamie Romak solo homered with two outs. Clint Robinson singled, Miguel Olivo followed with a single and Nick Buss knocked in Clint Robinson with a single. The Isotopes added their final run in the 7th inning. Alex Guerrero doubled, went to third base on Miguel Rojas' double and scored on Trayvon Robinson's sacrifice fly. Former Moriarty High School star Kyle Blank solo homered for El Paso in the 9th inning as the Chihuahuas avoided the shutout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 2-0) 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 1.62 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 0x3 (.413), 1 BB Alex Guerrero: 2B - 2x3 (.615), 1 R, 1 2B (2) Zach Lee: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 Hr, WP, 1.62 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Clint Robinson extended his hitting streak to 10 games, the longest by an Isotope this season. . . . Isotopes pitching allowed the fewest hits in a game this season (4). . . . Albuquerque's record is a perfect 4-0 against left-handed starters. . . . Isotopes batters struck out two times, the fewest in a game this season. . . . The series continues Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 3.86) for the Isotopes and RHP Matt Branham (No Record) for the Chihuahuas. Branham will be making his first Triple-A 2014 appearance (but not his Triple-A debut), having just been promoted from the Padres Class-AA San Antonio club.
Filed 04/16/2014

April 15, 2014 - Isotopes (6-6)
Isotopes Park El Paso 010 002 003 -- 6 10 0 Albuquerque 006 300 11x -- 11 13 2 WP: Matt Magill (1-1) LP: Keyvius Sampson (0-2) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (4) off Sampson (3rd inning, 2R) ABQ Joc Pederson (5) off Sampson (4th inning, 3R) ABQ Miguel Olivo (3) off Sampson (3rd inning, 3R) ABQ Miguel Olivo (4) off Reyes (7th inning, S) TIME: 2:47 ATT: 7,090
Joc Peterson homered twice and drove in five runs and Miguel Olivo homered twice and added four runs as the Isotopes defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) 11-6 in the opener of a four game series at "The Lab" on Tuesday evening. Albuquerque snapped a three-game losing streak. After spotting El Paso a run on former-Isotope Alex Castellanos' RBI double in the 2nd inning, the Isotopes erupted for six runs in the 3rd inning. Carlos Triunfel doubled, advanced to third base on Isotope starter Matt Magill's sacrifice bunt and scored on Mike Baxter's triple. Pederson followed with a two run homer. Jamie Romak and Clint Robinson drew walks and Miguel Olivo followed with a three-run homer as the Isotopes led 6-1. The Isotopes added more runs to the scoreboard in the 4th inning. Triunfel singled, Baxter walked and Pederson three-run homered. Castellanos and Alberto Gonzalez each singled home a run in the 6th inning as El Paso plated two runs to trail 9-3. Olivo solo-homered in the 7th inning and in the 8th inning, singles from Baxter, Pederson and Clint Robinson brought home Albuquerque's last run. El Paso plated three junk-time runs in the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill (W, 1-1) 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 Er, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR, 3.86 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF - 4x4 (.442) 2 R, 1 2B (4), 2 HR (5), 5 RBI (8), 1 BB, E (1) Alex Guerrero: 2B - 0x3 (.600) Matt Magill: (W, 1-1) 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR, WP, 3.86 ERA Jose Dominguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers activated P Brian Wilson from the Disabled List and optioned P Paco Rodriguez to Albuquerque. . . . Tonight's contest was Albuquerque's first of 48 divisional games this season. . . . The 11 runs scored in a game, 6 runs scored in a single inning and 29 total bases were Isotope season-bests for the young season. . . . Alex Guerrero flew out in his first at-bat tonight, snapping a streak of seven consecutive plate appearances in which he reached base safely. It also snapped a streak of six consecutive at-bats in which he had a hit. . . . Joc Pederson and Mike Baxter each were the first Isotopes to record four-hit games this year. . . . Joc Pederson and Miguel Olivo had the first Isotope multi-homer games of the season and were the first Isotope teammates to record multi-homers in the same game since August 6, 2011 when Russ Mitchell and Jamie Hoffmann each went deep twice. It was the sixth time in Isotopes history that Albuquerque teammates each multi-homered in the same game. . . . Clint Robinson extended his hitting streak to 9 games, the longest for an Isotope this season. . . . The series continues Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Zach Lee (1-0, 2.55) for the Isotopes and LHP Jason Lane (2-0, 0.75) for the little dogs.
Filed 04/15/2014

April 14, 2014 - Isotopes (5-6)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 011 201 102 -- 8 9 2 Albuquerque 013 110 000 -- 6 13 3 WP: Clay Rapada (2-0) LP: Steve Edlefsen (0-1) SV: Logan Bawcom (1) HR: ABQ Clint Robinson (2) off Arias (3rd inning, 2R) ABQ Alex Guerrero (2) off Arias (4th inning, S) TIME: 3:40 ATT: 6,168
Isotopes starter Stephen Fife was only able to work four innings, allowing four runs but he left with the lead and the Isotopes bullpen could not hold the lead for the third game in a row as the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) defeated the Isotopes 8-6 to hand Albuquerque their third straight loss.
Tacoma plated the first run of the game on a groundout in the 2nd inning and Albuquerque matched that run in the home half of the frame. Nick Buss tripled with one out and scored on Alex Guerrero's single.
The Rainiers tallied a run in the 3rd inning and Albuquerque took the lead in the bottom half. Joc Pederson singled with one out and scored on Jamie Romak's double. Clint Robinson followed with a two-run homer as the Isotopes led 4-2.
Jesus Sucre's two-run double in the top of the 4th inning tied the game at 4-4.
Guerrero solo homered in the 4th inning and Miguel Olivo doubled and scored on Buss' single in the 5th inning as the Isotopes led 6-4.
Chris Taylor sacrifice flied out to bring home a run in the 6th inning and a run scored on a groundout in the 7th inning as Tacoma knotted the game at 6-6.
Tacoma won the game with a two-run 9th inning. Ji-Man Choi doubled home the go-ahead run and Choi later in the inning scored on a groundout.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife 4 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 6 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 11.91 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 2x4 (.385), 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB Alex Guerrero: 2B, 3x3 (.857), 1 R, 1 HR (2), 2 RBI (5), 1 BB Yimi Garcia: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.52 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: Alex Guerrero has reached base safely in his last seven plate appearances. Guerrero's only out as an Isotope was a flyout in the first at-bat of his first Triple-A game Sunday. Guerrero has played in two games and had three hits in each of them. . . . The Isotopes' season record is below the .500 mark for the first time since losing their first game of the season on April 4th in the first game of a doubleheader. Albuquerque has a season-worst losing streak (3 games) and is the most games out of first place that they have been this season (3.5 games). . . . The Tacoma Rainiers won three out of the four games in the series and 30,651 attended the first Isotopes Park series of the season for a per-game average of 7,663. . . . With 3 errors, Albuquerque had their sloppiest game of the season. . . . Clint Robinson extended his hitting streak to 8 games, tying him with Joc Pederson's recently ended streak for the longest Isotope hitting streak of the season. . . . Albuquerque pitchers walked the most batters in a game this season (9) and Stephen Fife was the starter this year who has issued the most walks in a start (6). . . . The first PCL Hitter of the Week is Joe Singleton of the Oklahoma City Redhawks (AAA Astros). Singleton in the opening 10 games of the season hit .325 (13x40) with 4 homers and 15 RBI. . . . Tsuyoshi Wada of the Iowa Cubs (AAA Cubs) is the first PCL Pitcher of the Week. Wada made two starts and went 2-0 with a 0.68 ERA. In 13.1 innings, Wada allowed 7 hits, 1 run (earned), 1 homer, walked 1 and struck out 18. . . . The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA Padres) come to town for a four-game series starting Tuesday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (0-1, 5.63) for the Isotopes and the little dogs have yet to name a probable. Of note on the El Paso club are two players with New Mexico ties - reliever Bobby LaFromboise (UNM) and IF Kyle Blanks (Moriarty High School).
Filed 04/14/2014

April 13, 2014 - Isotopes (5-5)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 001 000 304 -- 8 15 0 Albuquerque 000 003 000 -- 3 8 0 WP: Clay Rapada (1-0) LP: Colt Hynes (0-1) HR: TAC Jesus Montero (2) off Judy (9th inning, 2R) ABQ Alex Guerrero (1) off Rapada (6th inning, 3R) TIME: 3:00 ATT: 5,636
Isotopes starter Red Patterson tossed Albuquerque's second quality start of the season and Alex Guerrero in his Triple-A debut gave Albuquerque the lead to make Patterson eligible for the victory but for the second game in a row, the Isotopes bullpen could not hold the late lead and Tacoma went on to defeat the Isotopes 8-3 on Sunday afternoon at "The Lab". Albuquerque has dropped two straight games.
Chris Taylor singled home Tacoma's first run in the 3rd inning and the Rainiers held that 1-0 lead until the 6th inning. Nick Buss doubled, Mike Baxter was hit by a pitch and Guerrero followed with his first Triple-A homer as the Isotopes led 3-1.
Colt Hynes entered the game for Patterson in the 7th inning and gave up a triple to Xavier Avery and a groundout to Jesus Sucre that brought home Avery. Nick Franklin added a two-out two-run double later in the frame as Tacoma led 4-3.
The Rainiers added four more runs in the 9th inning on Taylor's RBI triple, Taylor scoring on a passed ball and Jesus Montero's two-run homer.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 2.89 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF, 0x4 (.371), 1 BB, 2 K Alex Guerrero: 2B, 3x4 (.750), 1 R, 1 2B (1), 1 HR (1), 3 RBI (3)
'TOPES NOTES: Albuquerque is 2.5 games out in the Pacific Conference Southern Division, the most games back they have been in the division this season. . . . The Isotopes bullpen today gave up seven runs in 3 innings, compared to five runs in 3 1/3 innings in last night's contest. . . . Alex Guerrero was a triple short of hitting for the cycle and his 7 total bases was the most for an Isotope in a game this season. . . . Joc Pederson went 0x4 to snap a 8-game hitting streak. Clint Robinson takes over for the current longest team hitting streak -- 7 games. . . . The series concludes Monday evening. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (0-2, 14.73) for the Isotopes and RHP Brandon Maurer (0-0, 1.42) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/13/2014

April 12, 2014 - Isotopes (5-4)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 100 003 212 -- 9 14 1 Albuquerque 000 510 100 -- 7 10 2 WP: Logan Kensing (1-0) LP: Jose Dominguez (0-1) SV: Carson Smith (1) HR: TAC Cole Gillespie (2) off Sosa (6th inning, 2R) ABQ Nick Buss (1) off Carraway (4th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:30 ATT: 7,297
The Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) tied up the game in the 8th inning and plated two runs in the 9th inning to claim a 9-7 victory over the Isotopes on Saturday evening at "The Lab".
James Jones led off the game with a triple and scored on a groundout an out later in to give Tacoma a quick 1-0 lead.
Held hitless through the first three frames, Albuquerque erupted for a season-tying best single-inning run eruption of five runs in the 4th inning to take a 5-1 lead. Carlos Triunfel walked, Joc Pederson singled and Jamie Romak singled home Triunfel. Clint Robinson walked to load the bases and Miguel Olivo delivered a two-run single to plate Pederson and Romak. Clint Robinson was out trying to advance to third base on the Olivo single. Nick Buss followed with a two-run homer.
Clint Robinson singled home Triunfel in the 5th inning as Albuquerque extended their lead to 6-1.
Cole Gillespie's two-run homer highlighted a three-run 6th inning and the Rainiers tied the game in the 7th inning on Nick Franklin's RBI double and Gillespie's RBI single.
After the 7th inning stretch, Pederson reached on an error, stole second base and after Romak walked, Clint Robinson singled home Pederson as the Isotopes led 7-6.
Jones singled home the game-tying for Tacoma in the 8th inning, and in the 9th inning Gillespie scored on a one-out passed ball for the go-ahead run and Jesus Montero doubled home Ji-Man Choi with an insurance run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 3.56 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 2x4 (.419), 2 R, 1 2B (3), 1 BB, 1 K, SB (3)
'TOPES NOTES: IF Alex Guerrero was activated from the Disabled List and IF Brendan Harris was released. Guerrero is a Cuban defector and made big offseason Dodger news last October when he inked a four-year, $28 million dollar contract. . . . Joc Pederson had two hits to extend his hitting streak to eight games. . . . Albuquerque turned a season-high three double plays in the game. . . . The Isotopes had a stolen base for the first time in six games. Albuquerque has three steals on the season and Joc Pederson has all three of them. . . . The series continues Sunday afternoon. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (0-0, 5.40) for the Isotopes and RHP Chance Ruffin (0-1, 14.40) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/12/2014

April 11, 2014 - Isotopes (5-3)
Isotopes Park Tacoma 010 000 101 -- 3 10 0 Albuquerque 010 000 05x -- 6 7 0 WP: Daniel Moskos (1-0) LP: Jonathan Arias (0-1) HR: TAC Ji-Man Choi (1) off Lee (2nd inning, S) TIME: 3:10 ATT: 11,550
In Albuquerque's 2014 home opener, Isotopes starter Zach Lee allowed a run and 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings and did not earn a decision as the Isotopes erupted for five runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to come from behind to defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 6-3 in front of 11,550 fans. The Isotopes snapped a two-game losing streak with the win.
Ji-Man Choi solo homered for the Rainiers in the top of the 2nd inning and the Isotopes matched that run in the bottom half of the frame. Nick Buss singled and Brendan Harris walked. Harris got picked off first base before Trayvon Robinson singled to put runners on the corners. A wild pitch advanced Robinson to second base and Buss raced home to score.
The game remained knotted until the 7th inning when Tacoma's Jesus Sucre singled home a run.
In Albuquerque's big bottom of the 8th inning, Carlos Triunfel and Joc Pederson singled with one out and Jamie Romak walked to laod the bases. Clint Robinson drew a walk to bring home Triunfel with the game-tying run. Miguel Olivo walked to plate Pederson with the go-ahead run and Nick Buss cleared the bases with a triple to add insurance runs as the Isotopes led 6-2.
Xavier Avery singled home a run with two outs in the 9th inning for Tacoma's final run of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 2.53 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: 1x3 (.407), 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K Yimi Garcia: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 4.76 ERA Zach Lee: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 2.53 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: For Albuquerque's home opener, two Isotope players with ties to Albuquerque were not on the active roster. With OF Mike Baxter and P Jose Dominguez reporting to the Isotopes, P Steve Smith (UNM) was placed on the Disabled List with a left oblique strain and OF Brian Cavazos-Galvez (Manzano High School/UNM) was transferred to Class-AA Chattanooga. . . . The Isotopes presented the City of Albuquerque with a check for $1,577,673.97 in an annual tradition on home opener day. The check is payment from the Isotopes to the city for Isotopes Park rent and for the city's portion of ticket sales, concessions and souvenirs collected during the 2013 season. The amount is almost $56,000 more than what was paid to the city last April for the city's portion of the Isotopes operation for the 2012 season. The amount is more than enough money to cover the debt servicing of renovations that converted the old Albuquerque Sports Stadium into Isotopes Park. Isotopes Park had its first game exactly 11 years ago to the day (April 11, 2003). The 11 checks the Isotopes have given the city in franchise history total about $20,454,482. . . . The crowd of 11,550 was the third largest Isotopes Park home opener crowd. . . . The Isotopes are 10-2 in home openers with a six-game winning streak. . . . Based on comments posted by some fans attending the home opener, here are some of the changes at Isotopes Park for 2014. Isotopes Park has implemented a "No Re-Entry" policy. Fans who wish to smoke have to use a designated smoking area. One is located near the left field emergency exit on the concourse. For Suite and Club Level ticket holders, there is a designated smoking area on the fourth floor of Isotopes Park. Fans who use electronic cigarettes must use these in designated smoking areas. Finally, a big change is that a fan must be present to receive a promotional item -- it is no longer one item per ticket presented to get a promotional item. Other promotional item rules apply including promotional items have limited quantities and are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. One item per fan physically attending and some promotional items have age restrictions. Visit the Albuquerque Isotopes official website for their complete Isotopes Park information and policies, promotional item details, or to contact the club with any comments or questions. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 1.50) for the Isotopes and RHP Chance Ruffin (0-1, 14.40) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/11/2014

April 10, 2014 - Isotopes (4-3)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 000 101 002 -- 4 11 1 Reno 103 000 10x -- 5 6 0 WP: Charles Brewer (1-1) LP: Matt Magill (0-1) SV: Eury De La Rosa (1) HR: RENO Mike Jacobs (1) off Magill (3rd inning, 3R) TIME: 2:57 ATT: 4,075
The Reno Aces' (AAA Diamondbacks) Mike Jacobs had a three run homer in the 3rd inning that gave Reno a big early lead and the Aces held off Albuquerque's 9th inning rally to claim a 5-4 victory over the Isotopes in the series finale in Reno on Thursday evening. Following Albuquerque's best winning streak of the young season (4 games), the Isotopes now have lost two games, their longest losing streak of the season.
New Mexico native Cody Ross grounded out to bring home a run in the 1st inning as the Aces led 1-0. Jacobs three-run homer in the 3rd inning increased the Reno lead to 4-0.
Albuquerque started chipping away at the defecit with a run in the 4th inning. Jamie Romak was hit by a pitch, went to third base on Clint Robinson's single and scored on Nick Buss' fielders choice.
The Isotopes added a run in the 6th inning. Joc Pederson led off with a double and scored two outs later on Buss' single.
Andy Marte's sacrifice flyout brought home a run in the 7th inning as Reno led 5-2.
In Albuquerque's 9th inning rally, Buss and Trayvon Robinson led off with singles. An out later, Miguel Rojas singled home Buss and Walter Ibarra singled home Trayvon Robinson as the Isotopes trailed by a run at 5-4. Carlos Triunfel flied out for the second out and Pederson flied out to the warning track to end the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill (L, 0-1) 4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 5.63 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: RF, 1x4 (.417), 1 R, 1 2B (2), 1BB, 1 K Matt Magill: (L, 0-1) 4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 5.63 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes activated C Griff Erickson from the Disabled List and placed C John Cannon on the Disabled List with a right ankle sprain. The Dodgers outrighted OF Mike Baxter to the Isotopes. . . . The Isotopes and Aces split the four-game series. 14,309 attended at Aces Ballpark for a per-game average of 3,577. For Albuquerque's season-opening weather-shortened seven game opening roadtrip of the season to Tacoma and Reno, the Isotopes went 4-3 and 22,631 came to the two ballparks. . . . Joc Pederson doubled to extend his hitting streak to a team season high six games. . . . The Isotopes come home Friday evening for their 2014 Home Opener and to kick off the season's first eight-game homestand. The Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) are the opponent. Probables in the opener are RHP Zach Lee (1-0, 3.60) for the Isotopes and LHP Anthony Fernandez (0-1, 8.31) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/10/2014

April 9, 2014 - Isotopes (4-2)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 000 200 000 -- 2 9 0 Reno 600 111 00x -- 9 16 1 WP: Mike Bolsinger (2-0) LP: Stephen Fife (0-2) HR: ABQ Miguel Olivo (2) off Bolsinger (4th inning, 2R) TIME: 3:06 ATT: 3,366
The Isotopes' four-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday evening in Reno when the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) plated six runs in the 1st inning and cruised to a 9-2 victory.
In the 1st inning that decided the game for the Aces, Reno plated five runs before the first out was recorded. Isotopes starter Stephen Fife allowed a leadoff walk to Ender Inciarte. Didi Gregorius doubled and Alfredo Marte delivered a two-run single. Mike Jacobs singled and Andy Marte followed with a two-run double. Roger Kieschnick singled, Blake Lalli singled Marte home and Nick Ahmed reached on a fielder's choice with Kieschnick scoring.
Albuquerque plated their only runs in the 4th inning. Clint Robinson singled ahead of Miguel Olivo's two-run homer.
Reno plated single runs in the 4th inning, 5th inning and 6th inning to complete the scoring.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife (L, 0-2) 3.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 14.73 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 1x3 (.450), 2 BB, 1 K
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers activated P Josh Beckett from the disabled list and optioned P Jose Dominguez to Albuquerque. Dominguez was listed on Albuquerque's "Opening Day" roster but was promoted to the Dodgers before the Isotopes had played their first game of the season. . . . Miguel Olivo's homer was Albuquerque's first non-solo homer of the season. The Isotopes have seven homers total. Olivo has homered in back-to-back games. . . . Olivo extended his hitting streak to 5 games, all the games he has appeared in as an Isotope. Jamie Romak went 0x5 to snap his 5-game hitting streak. Joc Pederson has a five-game hitting streak, only going hitless in the first game of a season-opening doubleheader on April 4th. . . . In this young season of six games played, Isotopes pitching has allowed six runs in an inning twice. . . . Stephen Fife has allowed the most earned runs as a starter this season. In his first start of the season, Fife allowed five earned runs and allowed seven earned runs tonight in his second start. Both Isotopes losses this season have come when Fife started the game. . . . The Isotopes grounded into a season-worst three double plays in the game. . . . The series -- and Albuquerque's first roadtrip of the season -- concludes Thursday evening. Probables are RHP Matt Magill (0-0, 2.25) for the Isotopes and RHP Charles Brewer (0-1, 1.80) for the Aces.
Filed 04/09/2014

April 8, 2014 - Isotopes (4-1)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 010 101 001 -- 4 11 2 Reno 200 010 000 -- 3 6 1 WP: Yimi Garcia (2-0) LP: Zeke Spruill (0-1) SV: Josh Judy (1) HR: ABQ Miguel Olivo (1) off Sanabia (2nd inning, S) ABQ Clint Robinson (1) off Sanabia (4th inning, S) ABQ Joc Pederson (3) off Sanabia (6th inning, S) RENO Didi Gregorius (1) off Smith (5th inning, S) TIME: 2:53 ATT: 3,871
The Isotopes had a trio of homers in the game, but the game-winning run was scored in the 9th inning on an error in a 4-3 victory over the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) on Tuesday afternoon. The victory was Albuquerque's fourth straight win, the longest current winning streak in the PCL.
Reno was spotted two runs in the 1st inning before Miguel Olivo got the Isotopes on the scoreboard with a homer in the 2nd inning. Clint Robinson added a homer in the 4th inning to tie the game.
Reno took the lead when Didi Gregorius had an inside-the-park homer in the 5th inning. Joc Pederson knotted the game at 3-3 with a homer in the 6th inning.
In the decisive 9th inning, Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez bunt singled to lead off the frame. Carlos Triunfel laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance Cavazos-Galvez to second base and Walter Ibarra singled Cavazos-Galvez to third base. Aces left-fielder Alfredo Marte had a fielding error on Ibarra's single, allowing Cavazos-Galvez to plate the eventual game-winning run.
Isotopes Starter Line: Red Patterson (ND), 3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 5.40 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 2x3 (.471), 1 R, 1 2B (1), 1 HR (3), RBI (3), 1 BB, 1 K Yimi Garcia: (W, 2-0) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB 4 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers placed C A.J. Ellis on the Disabled List while Ellis recovers from arthroscopic left knee surgery and recalled C Tim Federowicz. Being added to the Isotopes roster is C John Cannon. . . . The Isotopes have six homers on the season, all solo shots. . . . Joc Pederson has homered in back-to-back games. . . . Reno's Didi Gregorius' inside-the-park homer was the first Isotopes opponent inside-the-park homer since former-Isotope Jeremy Moore accomplished the feat for Salt Lake on 8/10/11 in the 7th inning of a game at Isotopes Park. . . . The Isotopes seem to enjoy playing at Aces Ballpark. All-time, Albuquerque is 8-2 in Reno with a current five game winning streak. . . . Albuquerque committed two errors in the game, their sloppiest game of the young season and the errors ended a three game stretch without an error committed. . . . Game three of the series is Wednesday evening. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (0-1, 11.25) for the Isotopes and RHP Mike Bolsinger (1-0, 0.00) for the Aces.
Filed 04/08/2014

April 7, 2014 - Isotopes (3-1)
Aces Ballpark Albuquerque 201 000 100 -- 4 12 0 Reno 000 001 001 -- 2 6 1 WP: Henry Sosa (1-0) LP: Bo Schultz (0-1) SV: Sam Demel (2) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (2) off Eitel (7th inning, S) TIME: 2:55 ATT: 2,997
Henry Sosa allowed a run and 3 hits in 6 innings for Albuquerque's first quality start of the young season and Joc Pederson had two hits and his second Triple-A homer as the Isotopes defeated the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) 4-2 in the series opener in Reno on Monday evening. Albuquerque has won three straight games.
In the 1st inning, Pederson singled with one out, went to third base on Jamie Romak's double and both scored on Clint Robinson's two-run single.
Albuquerque added to the lead in the 3rd inning. Pederson drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second base on Clint Robinson's groundout and scored on an error when Miguel Olivo singled and went to second base on a throwing error.
Reno scored their first run when Didi Gregorius tripled and scored on native New Mexican Cody Ross' groundout in the 6th inning. Ross is with the Aces on a MLB Rehabilitation Assignment.
Pederson solo homered in the 7th inning as the Isotopes led 4-1 and the Aces added their final run in the bottom of the 9th inning on Roger Kieschnick's two-out RBI double.
Isotopes Starter Line: Henry Sosa (W, 1-0) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 1.50 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 2x3 (.429), 3 R, 1 HR (2), 1 RBI (2), 2 BB, 0 K
'TOPES NOTES: P Tyson Brummett was transferred to Class-AA Chattanooga to make roster room for P Colt Hynes, who the Dodgers acquired in a trade from the Indians on Sunday. . . . The Dodgers announced former-Isotope and current Dodger catcher A.J. Ellis will be undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee for a meniscus tear. The Dodgers tweeted a roster move will be done on Tuesday but it would not be any surprise if Tim Federowicz is recalled from the Isotopes to take Ellis' roster spot while Ellis is on the Disabled List. . . . Jamie Romak has safely hit in four straight games, every game he has appeared in as an Isotope. . . . Trayvon Robinson had a tough night, striking out four times. Robinson was the first Isotope batter to strike out four times in a game since Ian Stewart on August 9, 2013 against Tacoma at Isotopes Park. . . . The series continues Tuesday afternoon in Reno. Probables are RHP Red Patterson (No Record) for the Isotopes while the Aces are expected to send RHP Alex Sanabia (0-1, 16.20) to the mound.
Filed 04/07/2014

April 6, 2014 - Isotopes (2-1)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 120 011 202 -- 9 14 0 Tacoma 000 200 001 -- 3 5 1 WP: Zach Lee (1-0) LP: Anthony Fernandez (0-1) TIME: 3:03 ATT: 3,189
The Dodgers 4th ranked prospect Zach Lee allowed 2 runs and 2 hits over 5 frames to pick up his first Triple-A victory and Nick Buss and Carlos Triunfel added 2 RBI each as Albuquerque closed out their first series of the season with a 9-3 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) on Sunday afternoon in Tacoma. The Isotopes have won two straight games.
The Isotopes loaded the bases with no outs in the 1st inning -- Nick Buss single, Joc Pederson single and Jamie Romak walk. Clint Robinson grounded into a double play as Buss scored and Miguel Olivo flew out to end the inning.
Brendan Harris walked, Carlos Triunfel doubled and Nick Buss singled them both home as Albuquerque extended the lead to 3-0 in the 2nd inning.
Tacoma plated two runs in the 4th inning to pull within 3-2 before Pederson singled and scored on Romak's double in the 5th inning for a 4-2 lead.
Back-to-back doubles by Miguel Rojas and Triunfel plated a run in the 6th inning and in the 7th inning, Clint Robinson reached on a fielders choice, took second base on a wild pitch and scored on Olivo's single. Olivo advanced to second base on an error on the play, went to third base on Trayvon Robinson's groundout and scored on Harris' double as the Isotopes led 7-2.
Albuquerque plated their final 2 runs in the 9th inning. Romak singled and two outs later, Trayvon Robinson singled, Harris walked to load the bases and Rojas walked to bring home Romak. Triunfel followed with another base on balls to bring home Trayvon Robinson.
Nick Franklin singled home Tacoma's final run of the game in the bottom of the 9th inning.
Isotopes Starter Line: Zach Lee (W, 1-0) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 3x5 (.364), 1 R, 1 K Zach Lee: (W, 1-0) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: The Dodgers traded P Duke von Schamann to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Colt Hynes. Hynes was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster and optioned to Albuquerque. Hynes spent 2013 in the Padres organization, pitching for Class-AA San Antonio and Class-AAA Tucson. In 41 relief appearances, Hynes had four saves and a 1.52 ERA. The Indians acquired Hynes from the Padres for cash on October 31, 2013 and then traded him away to the Dodgers today. Mike Baxter was designated for assignment to free up Isotopes roster room for Hynes. . . . The Isotopes took two out of the three games in the series. 8,322 attended the rain-shortened three game series at Cheney Stadium for a per-gate average of 4,161. . . . Albuquerque went homerless in the game, snapping a streak of five straight games dating back to the 2013 season where there was an Isotope homer. . . . The Isotopes complete their first road trip of the season with a four game series in Reno against the Reno Aces (AAA Diamondbacks) starting Monday evening. Probables are RHP Henry Sosa (No Record) for the Isotopes and RHP Bo Schultz (No Record) for the Aces.
Filed 04/06/2014

Isotopes/Rainiers Postponed Saturday
For the second time in three days, the Isotopes and Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) were postponed due to rain in Tacoma. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on June 6th during Albuquerque's next visit to Tacoma.
Probables for Sunday afternoon's series game 4 are RHP Zach Lee (No Record) for the Isotopes and LHP Anthony Fernandez (No Record) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/05/2014

April 4, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (1-1)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 300 010 2 -- 6 5 0 Tacoma 100 011 0 -- 3 8 0 WP: Yimi Garcia (1-0) LP: Nick Hill (0-1) SV: Sam Demel (1) HR: ABQ Joc Pederson (1) off Miner (5th inning, S) TAC Cole Gillespie (1) off Garcia (5th inning, S) TAC Nick Franklin (1) off Garcia (6th inning, S) TIME: 2:35 ATT: 5,133
Dodgers top prospect Joc Pederson hit his first Triple-A homer and Isotopes starter Matt Magill allowed a run and 4 hits in 4 innings as the Isotopes defeated the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) 6-3 in the nightcap of a doubleheader to earn a doubleheader split.
Albuquerque took a 3-0 lead in the 1st inning with some two-out magic. With two outs, Clint Robinson and Jamie Romak singled, Nick Buss drew a walk and Miguel Olivo doubled to clear the bases.
Tacoma plated a run in the bottom of the 1st on a wild pitch.
Pederson solo homered in the 5th inning for Albuquerque, while Tacoma got solo homers from Cole Gillespie in the 5th inning and Nick Franklin in the 6th inning to pull to 4-3.
The Isotopes added two insurance runs in the 7th inning. Pederson drew a one out walk, stole second base and after Clint Robinson walked, stole third base and scored on Romak's sacrifice flyout. Buss drew a walk ahead of Olivo's run-scoring single.
Isotopes Starter Line: Matt Magill 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 2.25 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 1x3 (.167), 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1), 1 BB, 1 K, 2 SB (2) Matt Magill: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, WP, 2.25 ERA Yimi Garcia: (W, 1-0) 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 2 HR, 9.00 ERA
'TOPES NOTES: There have been several Isotopes transactions on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, IF Ryan Adams was transferred to Class-AA Chattanooga and P Tyson Brummett was assigned to Albuquerque. On Friday, the Dodgers activated OF Matt Kemp from the Disabled List and optioned OF Mike Baxter to Albuquerque. There has not yet been a move to free up roster room for Baxter as Baxter has yet to report to the Isotopes. . . . Isotope fans in Santa Fe will get to hear 10 Isotopes games in 2014 on KVSF-AM 1400 - "ESPN Santa Fe". The complete schedule has not been released but Thursday's rained out season opener was scheduled to be one of the 10 games. This move by the Isotopes and KVSF-AM allows Isotopes fans in Santa Fe to get to hear the game without needing to listen over the Internet or drive to the Albuquerque metro area to get in the coverage area of Isotope flagship station KNML-AM's signal. . . . The PCL announced their 2014 Hall of Fame Class. Among this year's class, Colorado Springs Sky Sox owner David Elmore; Lou Alamada, who became the first Mexican national to play in the PCL when he played with the Hollywood Stars in 1928; Dave Barbee who hit .325 with 126 homers in a four-year PCL career from 1928-1931; and Wally Hood who in eight PCL seasons between 1920 and 1930 hit .319 with 1,241 hits. . . . The series continues Saturday evening. Probables are Dodgers' fourth ranked prospect RHP Zach Lee (No Record) for the Isotopes and RHP Chance Ruffin (No Record) for the Rainiers.
Filed 04/04/2014

April 4, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (0-1)
Cheney Stadium Albuquerque 000 100 0 -- 1 4 1 Tacoma 410 006 x -- 11 18 1 WP: Blake Beaven (1-0) LP: Stephen Fife (0-1) HR: ABQ Jamie Romak (1) off Beaven (4th inning, S) TIME: 2:10
The weather cooperated for the Isotopes and Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) on Friday evening after Thursday's rainout to open their 2014 season. The Rainiers banged out 18 hits and plated double-digit runs to defeat the Isotopes 11-1 in 7 innings in the first game of a doubleheader.
Isotopes starter Stephen Fife got two quick outs in the bottom of the 1st inning before the Rainiers erupted for four runs. James Jones singled home a run, Nate Tenbrink doubled home two runs and Ji-Man Choi doubled home a run.
Nick Franklin singled home a run in the 2nd inning to give Tacoma a 5-0 lead.
Jamie Romak solo homered in the 4th inning for Albuquerque's lone run of the game.
Former UNM pitcher Steve Smith allowed 6 runs to the Rainiers in the 6th inning for the final runs of the game.
Isotopes Starter Line: Stephen Fife (L, 0-1) 4 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 11.25 ERA
DODGERS PROSPECTS IN TODAY'S GAME: Joc Pederson: CF, 0x3 (.000)
'TOPES NOTES: The Isotopes are 9-3 in season openers and 8-4 in the first road contests of a season. . . . Albuquerque has homered in their last four games dating back to the 2013 season.
Filed 04/04/2014

Isotopes/Rainiers Postponed by Rain
Albuquerque's debut as a Pacific Conference team will have to wait for another day. The Isotopes season opener in Tacoma against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners) was postpoined due to rain.
It was Albuquerque's second season opening rainout in their 12 years of franchise history (2008 at Omaha). According to the Tacoma News-Tribune, the rainout was the first one at Cheney Stadium since the 2011 season and first season opening rainout in Tacoma since 2005.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Friday starting at 7:05 PM MDT. Probables are RHP Stephen Fife (No Record) for the Isotopes and RHP Blake Beaven (No Record) in the opener and in the nightcap, RHP Matt Magill (No Record) is expected to face Tacoma LHP Anthony Fernandez (No Record).
Filed 04/03/2014

Welcome to the Isotopes 2014 season!
This is the first entry of Albuquerque's 2014 season. The Isotopes begin their 12th campaign in franchise history unlike any other -- after 11 seasons of being in the PCL's American Conference, the Isotopes begin their first season in the PCL Pacific Conference after a league realignment done in conjunction with the Tucson Padres franchise moving to El Paso. Most of the opponents the Isotopes used to play 16 times a season will now only be one four-game series a season and most of the teams that Albuquerque only saw four games a season now become rivals for 16 games a season. Albuquerque's new division in the Pacific Conference Southern Division include the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), Las Vegas 51s (Mets) and Salt Lake Bees (Angels). It is a major change to join a new conference, but fans can find familiarity in that ticket prices for 2014 are the same as they were in 2013.
The season opener is Thursday evening on the road against the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA Mariners). RHP Stephen Fife (No Record) starts for Albuquerque against Tacoma RHP Blake Beaven (No Record). For Fife, it's his second straight season-opening starting pitching assignment.
The Isotopes met the media and took photos and video for the scoreboard on Tuesday. Two players with local ties on this year's opening day roster is OF Brian Cavazos-Galvez (Manzano High School and UNM) and P Steve Smith (UNM). There has already been a roster change from the Isotopes' season opening roster that they released to the media on Tuesday. The Dodgers claimed IF Carlos Triunfel off waivers, added him to the 40-man roster, then optioned him to Albuquerque. Flamethrower reliever P Jose Dominguez was recalled by the Dodgers when Dodgers P Brian Wilson went on the disabled list.
There is only a partial schedule posted so far on this website -- the first road trip and first homestand. The rest of the schedule will be added in the next few days. Schedule highlights include one 12 game homestand and one 12 game roadtrip. There are two unusual doubleheaders that are scheduled and are not the typical doubleheaders that are done to make up weather postponements. The Isotopes and Las Vegas 51s will play a doubleheader on Saturday July 5th at Isotopes Park in a day-night doubleheader that requires separate admission to each game. The first one is at 12:05 PM and the nightcap is at 7:05 PM. This doubleheader appears to be scheduled to avoid a conflict with a UNM Lobo home football game on August 30th when the 51s and Isotopes were scheduled to play but now have the day off in the middle of that series. The other doubleheader is July 12th in Las Vegas and that doubleheader will end up giving the 51s and Isotopes a four-day Triple-A All-Star Break instead of the usual three-day break.
More schedule highlights include Albuquerque's Isotopes Park home opener on April 11th against Tacoma, a home game on Memorial Day against Reno, and the annual home game fireworks night is on July 4th against Las Vegas instead of joining in with half the league on July 3rd. The Isotopes are home for Father's Day against New Orleans, are on the road for Mother's Day at El Paso, and close out the regular season on September 1st at home against Las Vegas. Play against the other conference in the league happens in June (not May as has typically been the case) and August.
2013 Isotopes Manager Lorenzo Bundy was promoted to be the Dodgers Third Base Coach. Replacing Bundy as manager is Damon Berryhill, who spent the last five season as manager of the Dodgers' rookie-level Ogden Raptors. Berryhill was also a 10 year major league catcher, having made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 1987, played with the Cubs to 1991, joined the Braves in 1991-1993, went to the Red Sox in 1994, played with the Reds in 1995 and played with the Giants in 1997. Franklin Stubbs remains as hitting coach and Glenn Dishman as pitching coach.
In other offseason news, Isotopes Park was named the 2013 Field of the Year by the Sports Turf Managers Association. Isotopes Director of Field Operations Casey Griffin earned honorable mention among the tops groundskeepers in the PCL. A new 55-foot wide by 35-foot tall High Definition video board was installed during the offseason. Nick Buss was named to the 2013 Topps Triple-A end-of-season All-Star Team after hitting .303 with 17 homers and 100 RBI. The Charlotte Knights will host the 2014 Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game at BB&T Ballpark in September and it was announced the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game is going to be held at Werner Park in Omaha. The 2014 contest this July will be played in Durham. Finally, the Nashville Sounds announced an agreement was reached for a new ballpark that could be open in the 2015 season and the St. Louis Cardinals purchased their Triple-A affiliate the Memphis Redbirds. The City of Memphis acquired Autozone Park from the Redbirds foundation and the Redbirds signed a lease with the City of Memphis to continue playing at Autozone Park.
Filed 04/03/2014

2014 News and Game Summary Archive

August 29, 2014 - Isotopes (61-79)

August 28, 2014 - Isotopes (60-79)

August 27, 2014 - Isotopes (59-79)

August 26, 2014 - Isotopes (59-78)

August 25, 2014 - Isotopes (59-77)

August 24, 2014 - Isotopes (59-76)

August 23, 2014 - Isotopes (59-75)

August 22, 2014 - Isotopes (59-74)

August 21, 2014 - Isotopes (58-74)

August 20, 2014 - Isotopes (58-73)

August 19, 2014 - Isotopes (57-73)

August 18, 2014 - Isotopes (57-72)

August 17, 2014 - Isotopes (57-71)

August 16, 2014 - Isotopes (56-71)

August 15, 2014 - Cancelled, Rain

August 14, 2014 - Isotopes (56-70)

August 13, 2014 - Isotopes (56-69)

August 12, 2014 - Isotopes (56-68)

August 11, 2014 - Isotopes (56-67)

August 10, 2014 - Isotopes (55-67)

August 9, 2014 - Isotopes (55-66)

August 8, 2014 - Isotopes (55-65)

August 7, 2014 - Isotopes (55-64)

August 5, 2014 - Isotopes (54-64)

August 4, 2014 - Isotopes (54-63)

August 3, 2014 - Isotopes (53-63)

August 2, 2014 - Isotopes (53-62)

August 1, 2014 - Isotopes (53-61)

July 31, 2014 - Isotopes (53-60)

July 30, 2014 - Isotopes (53-59)

July 29, 2014 - Isotopes (53-58)

July 28, 2014 - Isotopes (52-58)

July 27, 2014 - Isotopes (52-57)

July 26, 2014 - Isotopes (51-57)

July 25, 2014 - Isotopes (51-56)

July 24, 2014 - Isotopes (50-56)

July 23, 2014 - Isotopes (49-56)

July 22, 2014 - Isotopes (48-56)

July 21, 2014 - Isotopes (48-55)

July 20, 2014 - Isotopes (47-55)

July 19, 2014 - Isotopes (46-55)

July 18, 2014 - Isotopes (45-55)

July 17, 2014 - Isotopes (44-55)

July 16, 2014 - 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game

Isotopes Forfeit Game; Dodgers Make Moves

July 12, 2014 - Isotopes (44-53)

July 11, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (44-53)

July 11, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (43-53)

July 10, 2014 - Isotopes (43-52)

July 10, 2014 - Isotopes (43-51)

July 9, 2014

July 8, 2014 - Isotopes (42-51)

July 7, 2014 - Isotopes (42-50)

July 6, 2014 - Isotopes (41-50)

July 5, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (41-49)

July 5, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (41-48)

July 4, 2014 - Isotopes (40-48)

July 3, 2014 - Isotopes (39-48)

Joc Pederson the only Isotope PCL All-Star

July 2, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (39-47)

July 2, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (39-46)

July 1, 2014 - Isotopes at El Paso Chihuahuas, Ppd., Rain

June 30, 2014 - Isotopes (38-46)

June 29, 2014 - Isotopes (37-46)

June 28, 2014 - Isotopes (37-45)

June 27, 2014 - DH2 - Isotopes (37-44)

June 27, 2014 - DH1 - Isotopes (36-44)

June 26, 2014 - Isotopes (35-44)

June 24, 2014 - Isotopes (35-43)

June 23, 2014 - Isotopes (35-42)

June 22, 2014 - Isotopes (35-41)

June 21, 2014 - Isotopes (35-40)

June 20, 2014 - Isotopes and Storm Chasers Cancelled by Rain

June 19, 2014 - Isotopes (34-40)

June 18, 2014 - Isotopes (33-40)

June 17, 2014 - Isotopes (32-40)

June 16, 2014 - Isotopes (32-39)

June 15, 2014 - Isotopes (31-39)

June 14, 2014 - Isotopes (31-38)