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DE LA CRUZ PITCHES GEM IN TOPES WIN
The Albuquerque Isotopes (19-16) got another excellent
start from right-hander Frankie De La Cruz, who allowed just one unearned
run in seven strong frames to lead the ‘Topes to a 6-1 win over the Colorado
Springs Sky Sox (16-19) Saturday evening at Security Service Field. The win
was the right-hander’s fifth in a row and ties him for the Pacific Coast
League lead in victories with five.
De La Cruz (5-1) scattered seven hits throughout his seven innings of work,
allowing just one unearned run in the sixth while walking two and striking
out six. The young hard-throwing righty tossed a season-high 105 pitches on
the outing, 72 of which went for strikes.
“It was just another very solid outing by Frankie De La Cruz,” said Isotopes
Pitching Coach Rich Gale. “He attacked hitters with his fastball early and
then moved to his change-up the second time through the order, which was
just filthy. The big thing, though, was when we scored he answered with a
zero, which gave him and our team a lot of confidence.”
DAVID MARTINEZ ON YOUTUBE/SECONDSOUT
David Martinez interview has hit Youtube/Secondsout.com
channel.
Martinez will face Antonio Escalante this coming week in California.
Check out the channel, there is more interviews with many top boxers in the
world.
Click here for Channel
SANCHEZ III WINS MAJORITY DECISION
Albuquerque, New
Mexico Jr. Middleweight Ray Sanchez III returned to the ring for the first
time since his knockout loss to Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. this past December;
with a lackluster majority decision over journeymen Patrick Thompson,
Sanchez looked tentative and unable to pull the trigger many times with his
power shots; he was able to do enough to win by 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95.
Click Here for Report
ISOTOPES WIN SECOND STRAIGHT OVER BEE'S
Starting pitcher Bobby Keppel and a trio of relievers
allowed just four hits while combining to lead the Albuquerque Isotopes
(18-14) to a 5-0 shutout win over the Salt Lake Bees (25-7) Wednesday night
at Franklin Covey Field. John Baker added two hits and three RBI to help
lead the ‘Topes to their third consecutive victory and second straight over
the PCL’s best team.
TOPES WIN IN 12
Catcher Paul Hoover blasted two home runs, including
a go-ahead two-run shot in the 12th inning to lead the Albuquerque Isotopes
(17-14) to a 9-7 win over the Salt Lake Bees (25-6) Tuesday night at
Franklin Covey Field. The Albuquerque win was just the second by a visiting
team in Salt Lake this season in 12 tries and at a dozen innings, the
Isotopes also logged their longest game of the season.
NEW MEXICO FIGHTERS IN ACTION THIS MONTH
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SANCHEZ III RETURNS FRIDAY
Photo By Javier Zamora |
In May New Mexico many New Mexico fighters will be in
action, starting Friday at Isleta Casino.
May 9th: Ray Sanchez III will look to get back in the win column after his
loss to Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. in December. Sanchez III was game and
showed grit. Sanchez III will take on Patrick Thompson at Isleta Casino.
Also Slated on the card is Sammy DiPace 2-0 who will fight Wilmer Suarez.
May 10th: Juan Romero will promote his first card of 08'
this Saturday with a slew of NM boxers.
Featherweight Matthew Esquibel
(7-0, 4 KOs) will take on Luis Alberto
Cervantes (7-1-3, 2 KOs) in his toughest test to date.
Archie Ray Marquez (1-0, 1 KO), of
Albuquerque, will face Santa Fe's Holguin
Gutierrez (0-1)
David
Proa (2-0, 2 KOs), of Albuquerque,
faces Beto
Perez (1-2, 1 KO), of Santa Fe,
Albuquerque bantamweight James
Piar (1-0) takes on
Saul
Palacios (2-0)
May 16th
David Martinez will step it up when he battles El Paso's Antonio Esquibel in
California.
May 31st
Former IFBA Bantamweight Champion Adriana Delgado will make a return to the
ring after a 5 year layoff. Delgado will fight at Sky Ute Casino, an
opponent was scheduled and set but due to an injury another is being sought.
Note: Thanks to the promoters, publicist and family
members who kept us up to date, and for those who we missed sorry but its
not that hard to email or make a phone call!!!!
TOPES DROP ANOTHER TO SIDEWINDERS
The Albuquerque Isotopes (15-14) nearly fell victim to a no-hitter
Sunday afternoon at Isotopes Park as the Tucson Sidewinders (10-21) handed
them a fourth straight loss in an 11-2 defeat. First baseman Jason Wood and
third baseman Dallas McPherson provided back-to-back singles in the bottom
of the eighth to prevent the no-no.
MARTINEZ VIDEO
David Martinez once again steps it up this month.
Last year he took on former world champion Bones Adams, losing a unanimous
decision. This time he will take on El Paso's Antonio Escalante on May 16th,
in a nationally televised main event.
Click on the Photo of Martinez to see Video of his upcoming fight.
TAPIA DOESN'T FIGHT, BUT DOES IT
REALLY MATTER?
Johnny Tapia's failed attempt to comeback ended
last night without even Tapia stepping into the ring.
Tapia and Promoter Ron Weathers had a fall out on the
day of the fight. Depending on who you believe in this
matter, Tapia should have kept to his word when he
fought last year in his "Final Bout" against Elvaristo
Primero. Counting by the sparse crowd of 700 in El Paso
Friday night, seems the fans are tired of the continuing
saga of Tapia and his team.
Look for a full story this week.
TOPES CONTINUE TO WIN
The Albuquerque Isotopes (12-7) belted four home runs, including
two by Brett Carroll, to defeat the Oklahoma RedHawks (15-6) 11-5 Thursday
night at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. The win, Albuquerque’s ninth in ten games,
brought the ‘Topes within two games of the first-place ‘Hawks in the Pacific
Coast League’s American Southern Division.
MARTINEZ & DELGADO GETTING READY FOR BATTLE
Albuquerque Boxer David Martinez and female fighter
Adriana Delgado are preparing for their upcoming May
fights. Both Delgado and Martinez, who fight out of
Danny Romero's Hideout Boxing Club will be in action in
May. Martinez will battle Antonio Escalante May 16th in
California, while Delgado (10-2-1) takes on Heather
Donahue (5-1-1) at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio, Colorado.
We will have more on Martinez upcoming fight this week,
with full video interview.
SOUNDS END ISOTOPES STREAK
After eight straight wins, the Albuquerque Isotopes (11-7) finally tasted
defeat against the Nashville Sounds (4-15) 13-3, in what seemed to be a
never ending game of catch up Tuesday afternoon at Isotopes Park. Sounds’
winning pitcher Mark DiFelice dominated the Isotopes, striking out 11 in
seven innings while the Nashville offense belted four home runs and 18 hits
while coasting to the victory.
After a well-deserved day off, the Isotopes will hit the road for a
pivotal early season series at Oklahoma beginning on Thursday, April 24.
Right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz (1-1, 11.45) will take the mound for
Albuquerque against Eric Hurley (1-0, 5.95) in a 6:05 PM Mountain Time start
at Bricktown Ballpark.
Photo By Tom Hernandez
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