At Las Vegas 8:05 p.m.

Probable starters: Isotopes RHP Jeff Hoffman (0-2, 5.14) vs. 51s RHP Ricky Knapp (1-1, 4.91) Radio: 610 AM Thursday: The Isotopes began a trip to Las Vegas with a late game. Next home game: May 6 vs. Las Vegas, 7:05 p.m. (fireworks). Vegas ties: Isotopes pitching coach Mark Brewer and 51s hitting coach Jack Voight were both on New Orleans’ coaching staff in 2007. Brewer was a coach in the Mets organization from 2005-08, 2009-12.

... Albuquerque reliever Matt

Carsiti and Las Vegas pitching coach Frank Viola played at St. John’s University.

... Isotopes pitcher Ryan Carpenter and 51s pitcher

Cory Burns grew up in Glendale, Ariz.

... Albuquerque infielder

Rafael Ynoa and Las Vegas infielder Amed Rosario hail from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

... Las Vegas pitcher Sean

Gilmartin, outfielder Jayce Boyd and Albuquerque outfielder Stephen Cardullo were teammates at Florida State in 2010.

... Isotopes infielder Derrik

Gibson played in the Mets organization last season with Double-A Binghamton.

... Las Vegas broadcaster

Russ Langer did play-by-play for the Albuquerque Dukes from 1996-99 and was the New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year in 1999.