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Isotopes Take Series from Reno with 13-8 Win

May 20, 2018

The Isotopes (23-21) crossed the plate 10 times in the bottom of the fifth inning en route to a 13-8 victory over the Reno Aces (18-26) on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Isotopes are now two games over .500 for the first time since the club was 5-3 on

The Isotopes (23-21) crossed the plate 10 times in the bottom of the fifth inning en route to a 13-8 victory over the Reno Aces (18-26) on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Isotopes are now two games over .500 for the first time since the club was 5-3 on April 12.

Seven of the eight Albuquerque position players recorded a hit during the afternoon with six different Isotopes driving in runs.
Josh Fuentes led the way for the Isotopes bats, finishing the afternoon 3-for-5 with two runs scored, two triples and five RBI.
Elliot Soto also finished the day 3-for-5 at the plate while Tom Murphy knocked home three runs and Stephen Cardullo brought home two.
Brett Oberholtzer earned his first win as an Isotopes, tossing 5.0 innings while allowing two runs to the Aces. The southpaw walked three and struck out three.
The Isotopes continue their homestand on Monday, welcoming the first-place Salt Lake Bees to Albuquerque for the second and final time in 2018. First pitch from Isotopes Park is set for 6:35 p.m.