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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.

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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.
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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

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
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Photo By Tom Hernandez

 

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