Isotopes Fall to Butler, Cubs
Former Isotope Eddie Butler and the Iowa Cubs (50-56) held the Isotopes (55-54) offense at bay, defeating Albuquerque on Monday evening, 5-3. With the loss the Isotopes have fallen back to two games behind the first-place Salt Lake Bees.
Former Isotope Eddie Butler and the Iowa Cubs (50-56) held the Isotopes (55-54) offense at bay, defeating Albuquerque on Monday evening, 5-3. With the loss the Isotopes have fallen back to two games behind the first-place Salt Lake Bees.
Butler, who pitched for the Isotopes in 2015 and 2016 picked up his second win of the season after allowing just one run over his 5.0 innings on the hill.
Isotopes starter
In relief of Jemiola, Isotopes pitchers
Offensively for the Isotopes,
The Isotopes loaded the bases with no outs in the final frame against former teammate Matt Carasiti. However, the closer was able to preserve the lead for Iowa and pick up his 19th save of the season.
Albuquerque and Iowa wrap up their four-game set Tuesday afternoon from Isotopes Park when