The Isotopes take down the Space Cowboys 8-5 at Isotopes Park! Braden Shewmake's solid performance with 2 hits and an RBI helped propel Albuquerque to victory. Despite a couple of homers from Sugar Land, the Isotopes capitalized on their chances to secure the win.
Braden Shewmake led the charge for the Isotopes, going 2-for-5 with an RBI, showcasing his ability to come through in key moments. His contributions were pivotal in a game where both teams recorded 11 hits but the Isotopes made their opportunities count.
The Space Cowboys struggled with runners left on base, stranding 13 while the Isotopes left 12, highlighting missed chances for Sugar Land. Meanwhile, Cavan Biggio and CJ Alexander each hit home runs for the Cowboys, but it wasn't enough to overcome Albuquerque's offensive firepower.
Pitching played a role as well, with Ethan Pecko striking out 3 over 4 innings for the Isotopes, setting the tone early in the game. The Isotopes' ability to capitalize on walks—totaling 10—proved crucial in their victory.
The Isotopes are coming off a win, 2-8 over their last 10. The Space Cowboys are losers of 4 straight, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Isotopes are up next at Express (Aug 27-29). The Space Cowboys are up next at Aviators (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGSugar Land Space Cowboys | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| ABQAlbuquerque Isotopes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynel Delgado 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach Dezenzo LF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cavan Biggio RF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Shay Whitcomb 2B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Alexander DH | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trenton Brooks 1B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hemmanuel Rosario 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lucas Spence CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Braden Shewmake SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garret Guillemette C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ethan Pecko P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan VanWey P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Roa P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alimber Santa P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Knorr P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Ullola P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Pecko | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Logan VanWey | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Roa | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Alimber Santa | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Knorr | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Miguel Ullola | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | ABQ 100.0 | 3.7 | |
| T9 | ABQ 96.3 | 5.7 | |
| T9 | ABQ 90.6 | 5.0 | |
| T9 | ABQ 96.3 | 2.2 | |
| T9 | ABQ 98.5 | 1.9 | |
| B8 | ABQ 96.6 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | ABQ 96.7 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | ABQ 97.0 | 0.2 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.