Oklahoma City Comets at Albuquerque Isotopes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The Oklahoma City Comets and Albuquerque Isotopes will conclude a heated six-game series with a Sunday afternoon matchup at Isotopes Park, with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 p.m. MDT under clear skies and 62-degree weather.

The series has been a back-and-forth affair, with the Comets (10-8) holding a 3-2 edge after a dramatic 13-12 victory on Friday. Albuquerque (9-9) evened the series with a shutout win Saturday. The rubber match will decide the series winner.

A player to watch for Oklahoma City is right-hander Logan Allen, who earned the win in Friday’s slugfest. Allen worked five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits. His recent outings have been uneven, but he has shown an ability to navigate a powerful Isotopes lineup.

For Albuquerque, reliever Welinton Herrera has been a bright spot. He tossed two perfect innings with three strikeouts in Friday’s loss and has been dominant in two of his last three appearances, providing stability to the Isotopes bullpen.

Both teams arrive at .500 or better, but their recent trajectories differ. The Comets have won seven of their last ten games, showcasing a potent offense. The Isotopes, after a strong road trip against El Paso, have stumbled slightly at home this series, though their bats remain dangerous.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Isotopes are projected to win 7-5. History this series suggests another high-scoring contest is likely, with the teams combining for an average of over 14 runs per game in their five meetings.

Following Sunday’s finale, the Comets return home to face the Tacoma Rainiers for a six-game set starting Tuesday. The Isotopes embark on a six-game road trip to face the Sacramento River Cats beginning the same day.