Comets Fall in Another Close Game Versus Isotopes

Albuquerque Isotopes — 4

Oklahoma City Comets — 3

Friday, May 9, 2025 – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark – Oklahoma City, Okla.

Game Summary: The Oklahoma City Comets scored two runs in the eighth inning, but were unable to complete a comeback in a 4-3 loss to the Albuquerque Isotopes Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The Comets (24-13) took the first lead of the night on a solo home run by Austin Gauthier in the third inning. Albuquerque (15-21) tied the score on a RBI ground-rule double by Zac Veen in the fourth inning and the Isotopes went on to build a 4-1 lead, including a home run by Keston Hiura in the eighth inning. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Esteury Ruiz scored a run on a passed ball and a RBI double by Michael Chavis trimmed the deficit to one run. Isotopes pitcher Antoine Kelly then retired all three Oklahoma City batters he faced in the ninth inning to preserve the win for Albuquerque.

Of Note:

-The Comets and Isotopes played a third straight game decided by one run and Friday marked the Comets’ fourth one-run contest in the last five games and seventh in the team’s last 12 games. Oklahoma City leads the PCL with 16 one-run games this season and is now 11-5 in those close games.

-With the loss, the Comets fell into a 2-2 tie with the Isotopes in the current six-game series. The loss was also Oklahoma City’s fourth in the last six games.

-The Oklahoma City offense was held to a season-low three hits and the team’s lowest hit total since Sept. 6, 2024 against Sugar Land when OKC was also held to three hits…Two of the Comets’ hits went for extra bases as Austin Gauthier hit his second homer of the season. The Comets had been held without a home run in four of the previous five games entering Friday.

-Michael Chavis hit his third double in the last two games and fourth double in his last four games. He also finished Friday’s game with a walk and a RBI.

-Esteury Ruiz drew two walks, scored a run and recorded his league-leading 19th stolen base of the season. He has now reached base in 25 of his 26 games with OKC this season although his six-game hitting streak came to an end Friday.

Next Up: The Comets continue their series against the Isotopes at 6:05 p.m. Saturday on Faith Night, presented by the Scott Dawson Evangelical Association, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. A postgame concert will feature Mac Powell and the Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Choir is scheduled to perform the national anthem before the game. Additionally, speed painter Revel is scheduled to attend and create a live work of art. Single-game tickets for all 2025 Comets home games are available now, as well as group and season ticket packages. To purchase tickets, visit okccomets.com or call (405) 218-2182. Live radio coverage of each Comets game begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com and through the free iHeartRadio or MiLB First Pitch apps.