Isotopes Falter in Ninth, Fall to Rainiers 8-6
April 15, 2014 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In a game that saw both teams take and lose the lead multiple times, the Albuquerque Isotopes (5-6) were eventually outlasted 8-6 by the Tacoma Rainiers (5-5) after a two-run ninth inning sealed the 'Topes fate.
Each team was touched for a run in the second. The 'Topes Stephen Fife gave up a one-out walk that came around to score on a groundout, and Albuquerque cashed in on a one-out triple by Nick Buss when Alex Guerrero singled to center.
After the Rainiers tacked on an unearned run in the top of third inning, the Isotopes put a three-spot on the board in the bottom half. Joc Pederson singled with one out and subsequently scored on a Jamie Romak double. Clint Robinson then provided the big hit of the inning, a two-run home run to centerfield to give the 'Topes a 4-2 lead through three.
Tacoma once again pulled even in the top of the fourth with a two-RBI double from Humberto Quintero, but Guerrero broke that tie in the bottom of the inning with his second home run in as many days. The Isotopes added another run in the bottom of the fifth when Buss singled in Miguel Olivo to widen their lead to 6-4.
Single runs in the sixth and seventh from the Rainiers tied the game back at six, and a Ji-Man Choi double scored the go-ahead runwith one out in the ninth. Choi would later score on a groundout to pad theRainiers' lead to the game's eventual 8-6 final score.
Guerrero has only played in two games in Albuquerque but is 6-for-7 with two home runs, five RBI and walk in eight plate appearances. Buss also completed his good series with six RBI in the four games, including a home run, two triples and a double.
The Isotopes will begin a four-game series will the El Paso Chihuahuas Tuesday,April 15, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. at Isotopes Park. El Paso will be making their first visit to Albuquerque after moving from Tucson after the 2013 season. Right-hander Zach Lee (0-1, 5.63 ERA) is set to take the hill for the Isotopes, while the Chihuahuas will counter with righty Keyvius Sampson (0-1, 1.08).
Tickets are on sale now at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.abqisotopes.com or www.ticketmaster.com. For information, please call (505) 924-2255.
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