Isotopes 7 (17-13), Rainiers 1 (12-18) - Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, Wash. TOEING THE RUBBER: Starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman limited the Rainiers to one run and two hits in 5.2 innings, earning his second win of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander did not allow a hit in his final 4.1 innings on
Isotopes 7 (17-13), Rainiers 1 (12-18) - Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, Wash.
TOEING THE RUBBER: Starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman limited the Rainiers to one run and two hits in 5.2 innings, earning his second win of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander did not allow a hit in his final 4.1 innings on the hill. Hoffman's 10 strikeouts were one shy of his career high … Sam Howard , Jesus Tinoco and Jairo Díaz combined for 3.1 shutout innings to close out the victory … Diaz extended his scoreless streak to 15 consecutive innings dating back to April 5.
AT THE DISH: Brendan Rodgers went 4-for-5 with two runs scored. The four-hit game was his first of the season … Roberto Ramos recorded two RBI doubles Saturday, finishing the night 3-for-4 with two RBI … Dom Nuñez was the only Isotope to homer in the contest. Nunez blasted a two-run shot in the second inning for his sixth long ball of the season. The catcher ended the night with three RBI.
TOPES TIDBITS: The Isotopes compiled three doubles on Saturday and now lead all of Minor League Baseball with 80 two-baggers for the year … Albuquerque's four errors matched its season high.
ON DECK: Albuquerque Isotopes at Tacoma Rainiers, 2:35 p.m. MT - Cheney Stadium
PROBABLES: Isotopes: RHP Ryan Castellani (2-1, 5.32) Rainiers: LHP Tommy Milone (2-2, 4.55)
