David Leslie slides in against the Wonders
Isotopes 8
Wonders 4
WP: Gary Webber
LP: Steve Ostrowski
In a game filled with momentum swings and crucial plays, the Isotopes emerged victorious over the Wonders with a commanding 8-4 win. The contest started off as a pitcher’s duel, with both teams struggling to generate offense through the first few innings. The Isotopes finally broke the deadlock in the top of the 4th inning, pushing across the game’s first run to take a 1-0 lead. It was a small lead, but it put pressure on the Wonders to respond.
The Wonders did just that in the bottom half of the 4th. They rallied to score two runs, seizing a 2-1 lead and shifting the momentum in their favor. With their offense finally clicking, it seemed like the Wonders might take control of the game.
However, the Isotopes had other plans. In the top of the 5th inning, they mounted a comeback that would change the game’s trajectory. The inning started with a series of walks that put the Wonders’ pitcher in a tight spot. The pressure began to mount, and the Wonders’ defense faltered under the strain, committing two throwing errors that allowed the Isotopes to capitalize. With those mistakes, the Isotopes turned the tide, scoring three runs on just one hit to reclaim the lead at 4-2.
The Wonders were unable to regain their composure, and the Isotopes sensed an opportunity to put the game out of reach. In the top of the 7th inning, they delivered the knockout blow. The Isotopes’ offense exploded with a six-hit rally, a relentless display of timely hitting and smart base-running. They plated four more runs in the inning, extending their lead to a comfortable 8-2 margin. This offensive outburst left the Wonders reeling and put the game firmly in the Isotopes’ hands.
The Wonders made a valiant effort to claw back into the game in the bottom of the 7th, scoring two runs to cut the deficit to 8-4. But the Isotopes' bullpen held strong, shutting down any further attempts at a comeback, and the Isotopes walked away with a well-earned victory.
Game photos courtesy of Stu Clark
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