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Four Home Runs Send Isotopes to 5-1 Victory

(Tim March)
May 19, 2018

The Isotopes (22-21) belted four home runs on Saturday en route to a 5-1 win over the Reno Aces (18-25). As a team, the Isotopes have now hit 18 home runs over their last six games.

The Isotopes (22-21) belted four home runs on Saturday en route to a 5-1 win over the Reno Aces (18-25). As a team, the Isotopes have now hit 18 home runs over their last six games.

Mike Tauchman blasted two home runs, knocking home three on the evening. Over his last four games, Tauchman is 10-for-16 with seven runs scored, five home runs and eight RBI.
Josh Fuentes began the home run barrage for the Isotopes, connecting on his round-tripper in the bottom of the first. The home run for Fuentes was his fourth of the season.
Stephen Cardullo's home run in the second inning was his first of the 2018 campaign.
In his first start since coming off the disabled list, Yency Almonte put together a solid outing on the hill. The 23-year-old right-hander allowed one run over his 4.1 innings on the mound, striking out five and walking one.
With 1.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen, reliever Scott McGough not only earned the win, but has now pitched 9.0 scoreless innings in a row.
The Isotopes and Aces wrap up their series on Sunday afternoon at Isotopes Park. Brett Oberholtzer will toe the rubber for the Isotopes. First pitch from Isotopes Park is set for 1:35 p.m.