Tim Lopes of the Tacoma Rainiers rounds the bases

Rainiers Build Early Lead But Isotopes Take Sunday Contest

Tacoma, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers composed an 8-0 advantage over Albuquerque with the help of second baseman Tim Lopes' two-run home run, but the Isotopes rallied for the next 17 runs in a 17-9 final on Sunday afternoon at Cheney Stadium. Tacoma (4-7) scored a pair in the bottom of the second inning when Albuquerque (7-4) catcher Drew Butera dropped a throw home from pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez, allowing Joey Curletta to sc... Full Story