Dodgers blow six-run lead in loss

The Albuquerque Isotopes overcame a six-run deficit and scored six runs between the eighth and ninth innings, including two runs on a twoout throwing error in the ninth inning to beat the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 9-8, Wednesday night at Isotopes Park.

The Dodgers led 8-2 in the top of the fifth inning and took an 8-3 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning when the Isotopes scored four runs to make it a one-run game.

Albuquerque (2422) notched five hits in the inning, including a pinch-hit, two-run double by Collin Feguson, and a two-out RBI single by Mike Tauchman. After Tauchman singled, he was caught stealing second base to end the inning.

In the bottom of the ninth, Dodgers pitcher Brandon Morrow struck out the first two batters. Dustin Garneau came up next and faced a 1-2 count, but he ended up drawing a walk. Morrow then hit Rafael Ynoa with a pitch to put two runners on base. On a full count pitch to Daniel Castro, Castro sent a dribbler up the first base line. Morrow fielded the ball, but his throw to first base was wide and went into right field. Both Garneau and Ynoa scored to give the Isotopes the win.

The loss ended OKC’s four-game winning streak. Although they are 4-2 halfway through their current road trip, both losses have been in games in which the Dodgers (25-19) led by at least five runs. Wednesday’s defeat also marked the team’s second loss this season when leading after eight innings.

Morrow (0-5) took the loss and was charged with his second blown save of the season.

FROM STAFF REPORTS