Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Round Rock’s Shaun Anderson spun 7.0 frames of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts while the Express offense scored multiple runs in three innings to claim an 11-1 triumph over Albuquerque Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Topes Scope: – Tonight’s attendance of 12,011 is the highest of the season at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park and the second-highest in Minor League Baseball (highest: Triple-A Toledo, 12,800). The Isotopes also hold the fifth and sixth largest crowds in MiLB in 2024.
-The Isotopes drew back-to-back five-digit crowds for the 51st time in team history (Saturday: 11,417).
-For the year over 21 openings, Albuquerque has drawn a total attendance of 138,884—the highest in MiLB (second: Triple-A Las Vegas, 127,663).
–Coco Montes tripled in the fourth frame, giving the Isotopes an MiLB-leading 17 three-baggers on the year. They’ve tallied a triple in 12 of 33 games.
-The Isotopes lost by 10 runs, the fourth time in 2024 the club has lost by 10-plus tallies (twice against Round Rock). The 10-run loss is the fourth-largest margin of defeat on the year.
-The Isotopes scored one run or fewer in three-straight games for the fourth time in team history (also: July 24-26, 2018, vs. OKC; May 24-26, 2015, at Round Rock/New Orleans and May 5-7, 2003, vs. Salt Lake and at Tucson).
-The Isotopes surrendered double-digit runs for the 12th time this year (second time in last nine games).
-Over the five losses to the Express, Albuquerque went a combined 4-for-33 with runners in scoring position.
-Albuquerque went 3-9 over the 12-game homestand (two wins: Oklahoma City; one win: Round Rock) tying the worst record during a 12-game homestand (also: Sept. 6-18, 2022).
-The Isotopes allowed three first-inning runs tonight and yielded 11 over the six-game series. For the year, the club has surrendered 34 first-inning tallies, the most in Triple-A.
-Anderson is the first opposing starting pitcher to toss 7.0 innings since El Paso’s Anderson Espinoza tossed 7.0 shutout frames Aug. 19, 2019.
-Additionally, Anderson’s 10 punchouts are the most against the Isotopes since Salt Lake’s Kenny Rosenberg also fanned 10 June 2, 2023, in Utah.
–Thomas Ponticelli walked four batters over 3.1 frames. It’s the eighth time an Isotopes starter has walked four-plus in an outing.
-Right-handed reliever Reagan Todd made his first affiliated appearance in 623 days after undergoing “Tommy John” surgery at the end of the 2022 season. He tossed a scoreless inning without allowing a hit or walk.
–Jimmy Herron collected a single to extend his on-base streak to 21 games, every contest he’s played in 2024. His streak is tied for the longest active on-base streak in Triple-A (also: David Hensley, Sugar Land and Shay Whitcomb, Sugar Land).
-Coco Montes tallied his 13th multi-hit contest of the year and his sixth in his last 10 contests. He recorded his second triple of the year, each coming in the last four games.
–Sam Hilliard registered his team-leading 14th multi-hit contest of the year with two singles. It’s his seventh in his last 12 contests.
On Deck: After an off-day Monday, the Isotopes travel to El Paso to take on the Chihuahuas in a six-game series beginning Tuesday at 6:05 pm from Southwest University Park. The Isotopes have yet to announce a starter while El Paso is scheduled to start Gabe Mosser.
