Mariachis Victorious Over Abejas, 3-2, in 2019 Copa Debut

Mariachis 3 (2-1), Abejas 2 (1-2) - Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, NM

 Toeing the Rubber: In a rehab start for the Mariachis, Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela allowed two runs on seven hits over 5.0 innings pitched. The right-hander walked one and struck out three … In his Isotopes/Mariachis debut, Evan Grills earned the win, tossing four one-hit innings out of the bullpen.
 
At the Dish: Mariachis first baseman Roberto Ramos , aka the "Mariachi Masher" connected on his third home run in as many games to lead Nuevo México to victory. The two-run shot came in the sixth inning with the Mariachis down 2-1 … Peter Mooney finished the night 2-for-2 with a double and RBI in his Mariachis/Isotopes debut.
Flashing Some Leather: While Mooney had a good game at the plate in his 2019 debut, he also was superb in the field. The Mariachis shortstop came through with a highlight reel play in the top of the second - making a diving stop and behind-the-back flip to get a force out at second base.
 
Topes Tidbits: When playing as the Mariachis, the Isotopes are now 5-1 all-time … The Mariachis victory came in front of 9,764 fans at Isotopes Park.
 
On Deck: Salt Lake Bees vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 1:35 p.m. MT, Isotopes Park (Magnet schedules for the first 3,000 fans courtesy of Maddox Management LLC)
 
 
Probables: Bees: LHP Dillon Peters (NR) vs. Isotopes: RHP Ryan Castellani