Isotopes Top Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. - Zach Lee allowed two runs in five innings in his triple-A debut and the Albuquerque Isotopes defeated the Tacoma Rainiers, 9-3, Sunday afternoon at Cheney Stadium to win their season-opening series.

Lee (1-0) retired seven in a row at one point, and the final six batters he faced. The Dodgers' first-round pick in 2010 allowed two hits, struck out three and walked one --- the leadoff batter in the fourth inning. Cole Gillespie followed with an RBI double and Jesus Montero's sacrifice fly scored the only runs Lee allowed.

The Isotopes (2-1) had 14 hits, including five doubles. Nick Buss' two-run single in the second inning made it 3-0. Jamie Romak, Carlos Triunfel and Brendan Harris had RBI doubles in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings, respectively.

Three relievers combined to allow one run over the final four innings.

Notes:

•       The Topes continue their roadtrip Monday with the opener of a four-game series against the Reno Aces, starting at 7:35 pm MT. RHP Henry Sosa makes his Isotopes debut. RHP Bo Schultz goes for the Rainiers.
•       Joc Pederson, who went 3-for-5, is the eighth-youngest player in the PCL, according to Baseball America.
•       Saturday's rainout will be made up as part of a seven-inning doubleheader on Friday, June 6, when the Isotopes return to Tacoma.