Albuquerque Isotopes News: July 19 - July 25, 2024

Week 11: Albuquerque Isotopes Shine with Standout Performances

Notable Performers

The Albuquerque Isotopes, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, have finally secured a victorious week in the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as it is their first weekly series win since September 2023.

Several players showcased impressive performances, leading the team to a 4-2 series record. The standout performers include:

- **Sam Hilliard**: .385/.448/.731 (1.179 OPS), 10 H, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 12 K, 1 SB

- **Willie MacIver**: .429/.400/1.000 (1.400 OPS), 6 H, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 K

- **Coco Montes**: .321/.310/.714 (1.024 OPS), 9 H, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 K

- **Aaron Schunk**: .385/.407/.808 (1.215 OPS), 10 H, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K

- **Hunter Stovall**: .400/.444/.867 (1.311 OPS), 6 H, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K

- **Trevor Boone**: .333/.429/.500 (.929 OPS), 8 H, 4 RBI, 4 BB, 6 K, 2 SB

- **Julio Carreras**: .467/.500/.600 (1.100 OPS), 7 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 SB

- **Drew Romo**: .200/.250/.267 (.517 OPS), 3 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K

- **Kyle Freeland**: 4.0 IP, 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 1 BB, 4 K

- **Jake Bird**: 2.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, 1 BB, 3 K

- **Austin Kitchen**: 2.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.38 WHIP, 0 BB, 2 K

Upcoming Matchups

The Isotopes will face the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in their next series. Oklahoma City currently holds a 38-31 record, making for an exciting and competitive matchup.

Recap

This week's victory is a significant turnaround for the Albuquerque Isotopes, who had struggled in previous weeks. The team's strong hitting and notable performances from several players have given fans hope for a more successful season ahead. As the Isotopes look to build on this momentum, their upcoming series against Oklahoma City will be a crucial test of their abilities.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Albuquerque Isotopes and their journey through the MiLB season.