Isotopes 10 (56-73), Grizzlies 9 (56-73) - Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, N.M.
Isotopes 10 (56-73), Grizzlies 9 (56-73) - Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, N.M.
TOEING THE RUBBER: Starting pitcher Ben Meyer made his debut for the Isotopes after being promoted from Double-A Hartford. The right-hander allowed two runs over 3.0 innings on the mound. He did not receive a decision … Nelson Gonzalez made his first appearance since July, allowing three earned runs over 2.2 innings … James Pazos was the only Isotopes pitcher that did not allow a run, tossing 1.1 scoreless frames … Sam Howard took the win but allowed three runs over his 2.0 innings.
AT THE DISH: Pat Valaika finished the day 3-for-5, extending his hitting streak to 11 games. The streak is the third-longest of his career. Valaika's career-best streak is 22 games from April 8-May 7, 2014 with Asheville … Noel Cuevas went 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI … Roberto Ramos also connected on three hits … Sam Hilliard blasted his 34th home run of the season, driving in RBIs 98 and 99.
TOPES TIDBITS: The home run allowed by Howard in the eighth was his first since May 6, a span of 29.1 IP (not including time with Rockies) … Fresno infielder Brandon Snyder took the loss for the Grizzlies, allowing one run when he took the mound in the eighth for his club.
ON DECK: Friday - Fresno Grizzlies at Albuquerque Isotopes, 6:35 p.m. MT - Isotopes Park … Public Safety Night … Hats courtesy of Fox New Mexico (first 3,000 fans)
PROBABLES: Isotopes: RHP Jeff Hoffman (6-7, 8.03), Grizzlies: RHP JJ Hoover (4-6, 8.56)
