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Todd Cunningham ripped a three-run homer to lead Salt Lake to a 3-2 Pacific Coast League victory over Albuquerque on Tuesday night. The Bees snapped a three-game losing streak in front of 9,856 fans at Smith's Ballpark.
Turning point • Salt Lake trailed, 2-0, before Sherman Johnson led off the sixth inning with a single. Cal Towey also singled before Cunningham hit the first pitch from Isotope starter Harrison Musgrave over the fence in left field.
Bees' MVP • Cunningham's sixth home run extended his hitting streak to six consecutive games. He went 1-for-3, making him 4-for-7 in the series against the Isotopes and .359 at home this season.
Hidden hero • Salt Lake reliever Andrew Bailey pitched two scoreless innings and got credit for the win. He allowed just one hit and struck out one. He threw only 31 pitches, including 20 for strikes.
Flashing leather • With one out and Mike Tauchman on second base in the third inning, Albuquerque's Chris Nelson drilled a ground ball to third. Johnson made a diving stop and strong throw to retire Nelson. First baseman Angel Rosa fired back to Johnson to nail Tauchman, completing a 5-3-5 double play.
Quoteworthy • Asked what he was trying to do with his home run at-bat, Cunningham said, "… Not hit into a double play."
Angel angle • The Angels have optioned pitcher A.J. Achter to Salt Lake. Infielder Angelo Amendolare has also been added to the Bees' roster. He's hitting .274 this season, mostly with Class A Burlington.
History lesson • On Aug 30, 2002, Chris Bootcheck allowed one run over seven innings and Jeff DaVanon went 3-for-4 with a homer to lead Salt Lake to a 6-1 win over Memphis. The Stingers clinched the PCL Central Division title with the victory.
What's Next • Wednesday night doubleheader: Albuquerque (Christian Bergman and Eddie Butler) vs. Salt Lake (Kyle Kendrick and Troy Scribner), 5:05 p.m.
PCL standings
American North W L Pct. GB
Oklahoma City (Dodgers) 76 60 .559
Colorado Springs (Brewers) 64 67 .489 9½
Iowa (Cubs) 62 75 .453 14½
Omaha (Royals) 57 77 .425 18
American South W L Pct. GB
Nashville (Athletics) 82 56 .594
New Orleans (Marlins) 67 67 .500 13
Round Rock (Rangers) 68 69 .496 13½
Memphis (Cardinals) 63 74 .460 18½
Pacific North W L Pct. GB
Tacoma (Mariners) 76 60 .559
Reno (Diamondbacks) 74 63 .540 2½
Fresno (Astros) 70 66 .515 6
Sacramento (Giants) 65 72 .474 11½
Pacific South W L Pct. GB
El Paso (Padres) 71 65 .522
Albuquerque (Rockies) 66 69 .489 4½
Las Vegas (Mets) 66 71 .482 5½
Salt Lake (Angels) 59 75 .440 11
Tuesday's Games
Nashville 8, Iowa 2
Oklahoma City 5, Memphis 4
Round Rock 2, Omaha 1
New Orleans at Colorado Springs, late
Salt Lake 3, Albuquerque 2
Las Vegas at El Paso, late
Fresno at Tacoma, late
Reno at Sacramento, late
Wednesday's games
Iowa at Nashville, 11:05 a.m.
Albuquerque at Salt Lake, 5:05 p.m.
Memphis at Oklahoma City, 6:05 p.m.
Round Rock at Omaha, 6:05 p.m.
New Orleans at Colorado Springs, 6:35 p.m.
Las Vegas at El Paso, 7:05 p.m.
Fresno at Tacoma, 8:05 p.m.
Reno at Sacramento, 8:05 p.m.
Thursday's games
Iowa at Nashville, 5:35 p.m.
Memphis at Oklahoma City, 6:05 p.m.
Round Rock at Omaha, 6:05 p.m.
New Orleans at Colorado Springs, 6:35 p.m.
Albuquerque at Salt Lake, 7:05 p.m.
Las Vegas at El Paso, 7:05 p.m.
Fresno at Tacoma, 8:05 p.m.
Reno at Sacramento, 8:05 p.m.