100º F. at game time, but a chilly 84º by the ninth inning. With the humidity around 10% it was actually quite comfortable.
The New Orleans Zephyrs took an early 2-1 lead, but Closser had a grand slam in the sixth to put the ‘Topes ahead 5-2. The Zephyrs got another, then fell apart in the 7th as the homeboys scored 7 and went on to win 12-3.
The taco won the red-green-salsa-taco race from first to third.
And I took home an Orbit bobblehead.
I honestly think that all around, watching the Isotopes on a great Albuquerque night is equal to anything in the major leagues for its entertainment value.