Grizzlies Avoid Sweep with 10-9 Win Over Isotopes

 

AT THE DISH: Third baseman Josh Fuentes connected on his 10^th home run of the season, homering in his third straight game … Dom Nunez finished the day 2-for-3 with a double, home run, three runs scored and four RBI … Roberto Ramos led the Isotopes in hits on the afternoon, finishing the game 3-for-5.

 

TOEING THE RUBBER: Starting pitcher Rico Garcia allowed six runs over 5.0+ innings, striking out five and walking two. He took a no-decision … Logan Cozart allowed three runs in his inning of relief on the mound … DJ Johnson took the loss, allowing one run over 2.0 innings … Sam Howard tossed a perfect ninth, striking out one and lowering his ERA to 3.83.

 

TOPES TIDBITS: With the loss, the Isotopes have not swept a series since June 16-19, 2018 vs. Nashville … The Isotopes have won eight of their last 12 games.

 

ON DECK: Friday - El Paso Margaritas at Mariachis de Nuevo México, 6:35 p.m. MT … Adult Jerseys to the first 2,500 fans courtesy of Palo Verde Generating Station.

 

PROBABLES: El Paso: LHP Dietrich Enns (9-6, 5.84), Isotopes: LHP Pat Dean (3-9, 7.24)