September 21, 2024 – Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Reno, NV – Sergio Alcantara launched a walk-off, two-run homer in the 11th inning as Reno defeated Albuquerque 6-5 on Saturday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. Usual first baseman Tristen English came on to pitch in extras for the playoff-bound Aces, and he retired all six batters to earn the win.
Topes Scope: – The Isotopes lost their 92nd game of the season, the most defeats for any Pacific Coast League team since the 1987 Portland Beavers, who finished with a 43-96 record.
– Dating back to Sept. 8, Albuquerque has dropped 11 of 12 contests, being outscored 107-50. Their lone win during the stretch was Sept. 13 vs. Las Vegas, in which they overcame a 9-0 deficit to win 16-14 in 10 innings. Additionally, if the Isotopes drop Sunday’s finale, they will tie their longest losing streak of the season (eight games: April 5-13).
– The Isotopes lost their 12th straight game at Greater Nevada Field, setting a new record for most consecutive defeats at an opposing ballpark (previous, 11 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City: July 2, 2013-Aug. 27, 2014). Albuquerque is 1-16 in their last 17 contests in Reno, dating back to June 17, 2021.
– For the 10th time in club history, Albuquerque has lost the first five games of a series (last: April 9-13, 2024 vs. Sugar Land). Eight of the instances have occurred since Minor League Baseball switched to a six-game series format prior to the 2021 season. The Isotopes were swept in five-game sets vs. Colorado Springs (Aug. 25-29, 2004) and at Oklahoma City (Aug. 16-20, 2013).
– Tonight’s walk-off loss was the eighth of the season, marking the fourth time the club has suffered exactly eight (also: 2004, 2009, 2016). The team record of nine was established in 2022.
– Reno produced their sixth walk-off victory against Albuquerque, and first since April 14, 2017 when Carlos Rivero singled in the eighth inning of a doubleheader nightcap. Additionally, Alcantara launched the Aces’ third game-ending home run against the Isotopes (also: Mike Freeman – April 19, 2015; Peter O’Brien – May 1, 2016).
– Albuquerque dropped to 16-23 in one-run games, including 6-14 on the road. Additionally, the Isotopes are 3-4 in extra innings this year: winning every time at home and losing in all four instances on the road.
– Tomorrow, the Isotopes will look to avoid being swept to finish a season for the third time in club history. They suffered the fate at Round Rock…
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