Isotopes Score 12-Unanswered in Series Finale Victory

The Isotopes (38-37) rallied back from an early five-run deficit Sunday evening as they scored three runs in each of the final four innings to defeat the Chihuahuas, 12-5, at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque won the series over El Paso three games to one and now hold a 22-18 record at home this season.

After collecting a team-record 25 hits in their previous game, the Isotopes were held hitless for the first four innings by former Isotope pitcher Zach Lee. Albuquerque finally got Lee in the fifth, scoring three runs with two crossing the plate on Domonic Brown's triple.
By the end of the evening, the Isotopes gathered 11 hits with all eight position players logging at least one hit and driving in at least one run. Albuquerque also launched a pair of two-run home runs with the first coming from Dustin Garneau in the sixth inning to put the Isotopes ahead for good. Garneau now has six home runs on the year and 36 in his three seasons as an Isotope. Mike Tauchman hit the final long ball of the night in the seventh inning for his 10^th home run of the season.
Starting pitcher Harrison Musgrave earned his third win of the season, all three of which have come in his last four starts. The southpaw yielded five runs, five hits and four walks in his six innings of work.
The Isotopes begin an eight-game road trip, starting with a four-game series at Fresno Monday night. Albuquerque will hand the ball to lefty Ryan Carpenter (3-6, 5.30) while the Grizzlies will turn to right-hander David Martinez (4-7, 4.88). First pitch from Chukchansi Park is set for 8:05 p.m.