Dustin Garneau hit a two-run home run that bounced off the glove of Dodgers (25-21) center fielder Trayce Thompson and landed on the other side of the fence to send the Isotopes (26-22) to a 6-4 victory in 10 innings Friday night at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque won the series over
Dustin Garneau hit a two-run home run that bounced off the glove of Dodgers (25-21) center fielder Trayce Thompson and landed on the other side of the fence to send the Isotopes (26-22) to a 6-4 victory in 10 innings Friday night at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque won the series over Oklahoma City three games to one and remain in first place in the Pacific Southern Division.
The Dodgers were leading 4-3 heading into the seventh inning before Mike Tauchman hit a sacrifice fly to center to even the score at 4-4. Tauchman collected two RBI on the night and now has eight in his last three games.
Harrison Musgrave made his first start since being placed on the disabled list on May 2. The southpaw went 3.2 innings, allowing two runs, three hits and struck out four batters. Isotopes relievers Shane Carle, Carlos Estévez and Austin House retired the final 13 OKC batters to keep the Dodgers off the scoreboard. House improved his record to 4-0 after tossing two perfect innings out of the bullpen.
Raimel Tapia extended his hitting streak to 18 games after recording a bunt single in the seventh inning. Tapia has also reached base in all 27 games he has played for the Isotopes and has hit safely in 26 of 27.
The Isotopes now travel to Fresno to begin a four-game series Saturday against the Grizzlies (Triple-A Astros). Jeff Hoffman (3-2, 3.46) will get the nod for Albuquerque while Fresno will send fellow right-hander Casey Coleman 2-2, 6.20) to the hill. First pitch from Chukchansi Park is set for 8:05 p.m.
