The Isotopes (24-21) continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating the Salt Lakes Bees (25-20), 6-4, at Isotopes Park. With the victory, the Isotopes have won three in a row, 12 of their last 16 and 16 of their last 22. Albuquerque also moves to within one game of Salt
The Isotopes (24-21) continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating the Salt Lakes Bees (25-20), 6-4, at Isotopes Park. With the victory, the Isotopes have won three in a row, 12 of their last 16 and 16 of their last 22. Albuquerque also moves to within one game of Salt Lake in the PCL Pacific Southern Division.
Once again, Josh Fuentes led the way offensively for the Isotopes, driving in three runs while finishing the night 1-for-3 with a home run. The 25-year-old has now driven in eight runs over his last two games.
Also going deep for Albuquerque was Elliot Soto. The infielder connected on his first home run of the season, a solo-shot in the fifth inning.
Stephen Cardullo knocked home two runs on the evening, each coming on sacrifice flies.
Nelson Gonzalez got the spot start on the mound for Albuquerque, tossing 3.2 innings while allowing three runs. He did not receive a decision.
Austin House did not allow an earned run over his 2.0 innings, earning the win on the evening. DJ Johnson recorded his eighth save of the season as he tossed a perfect ninth inning.
The Isotopes are back in action on Tuesday when Jeff Hoffman takes the hill. First pitch from Isotopes Park is set for 6:35 p.m.
