'Topes To Tangle With Redbirds

This weekend it became official, the Isotopes’ playoff opponent will be the Memphis Redbirds, who wrapped up a PCL American Northern Division crown on Saturday with a double-header sweep of the Oklahoma City RedHawks.  

Just last week, the ‘Topes and ‘Birds tussled at Isotopes Park, with Albuquerque taking three of five games.  This season, the Isotopes are 10-6 against Memphis, with a mark of 6-2 at home.  

Every playoff series is predicated on pitching, however, and the Isotopes have had a week to align their starters and rest their bullpen.  The probable pitchers for the series will be: 

Games to be played at Isotopes Park
Game 1:  LHP Eric Stults (5-4, 5.20 ERA) vs. LHP Jaime Garcia (2-0, 3.86)
Game 2:  RHP Giancarlo Alvarado (13-10, 3.49) vs. RHP P.J. Walters (8-10, 4.54) 

Games to be played in Memphis
Game 3: RHP Tim Corcoran (2-0, 4.71) vs. LHP Evan MacLane (8-11, 4.02)
Game 4*:  TBA vs. RHP Adam Ottavino (7-12, 4.74)
Game 5*: TBA vs. RHP Oneli Perez (4-3, 2.82)

* If Necessary 

Needless to say the park is abuzz with playoff fever.  Be sure to get your tickets today so that you don’t miss all the fun!