Garneau, Isotopes walk off in series-opening victory

Isotopes 8 (36-42), Dodgers 7 (41-37), – Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park

AT THE DISH: With the contest tied at 7-7 in the bottom of the 10th, Dustin Garneau delivered a walk-off single to give the Isotopes the victory … Eight Isotopes recorded a hit on the evening with four coming through with multiple hits … Ryan Vilade led the way, finishing the game 3-for-5 with three runs scored, a triple and his fourth home run of the season. He was a double shy of the cycle.

TOEING THE RUBBER: Albuquerque starter Brandon Gold continued his stellar outings on the hill, logging another quality start. The right-hander allowed one run over 6.0 innings, striking out six and walking none. Gold has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts … Tate Scioneaux yielded three runs over 0.1 innings out of the bullpen … Julian Fernandez, Logan Cozart and Justin Lawrence combined for zero earned runs over 3.2 innings of relief with Lawrence picking up the win.

TOPES TIDBITS: The victory was the Isotopes fifth walk-off win of the season … Albuquerque has won 21 of their last 30 games and seven of their last eight.

ON DECK: The Isotopes continue their six-game series on Friday evening at the Lab when Dereck Rodriguez (2-2, 8.92) takes the mound for Albuquerque. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.