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Kaleb Cowart homered and Kyle McGowin pitched six strong innings Wednesday, leading Salt Lake to a 4-2 victory over Albuquerque. In front of 15,020 fans on Kids' Day, the Bees won their fifth straight game.
Turning point • Salt Lake parlayed Todd Cunningham's walk, Nick Buss' single, an error and Jett Bandy's sacrifice fly into two runs in the fifth inning, when it snapped a 1-1 tie.
Bees' MVP • In his second start since being called up from Arkansas, McGowin earned his first Triple-A win. He allowed one run on four hits. Albuquerque batters went 0 for 4 against him with runners in scoring position.
Hidden hero • Buss went 3 for 4, including a triple in the first inning. Umpire Ramon De Jesus ruled his line drive hit the chalk in left field. Isotopes catcher Ryan Casteel disagreed and was ejected.
Flashing leather • In the fifth, Salt Lake owned a 2-1 lead. With two on and one out, Albuquerque's Noel Cuevas kept the Isotopes in the game with a running catch on Jefry Marte's long blast to right center.
Quoteworthy • Asked about McGowin's outing, Salt Lake manager Keith Johnson said, "There were a lot of deep counts … but he made pitches when he needed to and got deep into the game for us."
Angel angle • Pitcher Matt Shoemaker was recalled by L.A. so he could start Wednesday's game against St. Louis. In five previous appearances for the Angels this season, he was 1-4 with a 9.15 ERA.
History lesson • On May 11, 2012, Doug Deeds drove in five runs, including three with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, to power Salt Lake to a 9-6 win over Round Rock.
What's Next • Thursday: Albuquerque (Shane Carle, 3-2) vs. Salt Lake (Chris Jones, 2-2), 6:35 p.m. —
PCL standings
American North W L Pct. GB
Oklahoma City (Dodgers) 17 13 .567 —
Omaha (Royals) 17 14 .548 —
Iowa (Cubs) 15 15 .500 2
Colorado Springs (Brewers) 12 18 .400 5
American South W L Pct. GB
Round Rock (Rangers) 18 13 .581 —
New Orleans (Marlins) 15 16 .484 3
Nashville (Athletics) 15 17 .469 3½
Memphis (Cardinals) 13 16 .448 4
Pacific North W L Pct. GB
Tacoma (Mariners) 19 13 .594 —
Reno (Diamondbacks) 13 18 .419 5½
Fresno (Astros) 13 18 .419 5½
Sacramento (Giants) 13 20 .394 6½
Pacific South W L Pct. GB
Salt Lake (Angels) 19 13 .594 —
Albuquerque (Rockies) 18 15 .545 1½
Las Vegas (Mets) 17 14 .548 1½
El Paso (Padres) 15 16 .484 3½
Tuesday's Games
New Orleans 1, Colorado Springs 0
Memphis 7, Omaha 1
Nashville 8, Iowa 5
Oklahoma City 3, Round Rock 1
Salt Lake 5, Albuquerque 3
Tacoma 7, Fresno 6, 10 innings
Las Vegas 6, El Paso 4
Reno 3, Sacramento 1
Wednesday's Games
Colorado Springs at New Orleans, 10 a.m.
Memphis at Omaha, 10:05 a.m.
Albuquerque at Salt Lake, 10:35 a.m.
Oklahoma City at Round Rock, 10:35 a.m.
Nashville at Iowa, 11:08 a.m.
Reno at Sacramento, 1:05 p.m.
Tacoma at Fresno, 1:05 p.m.
El Paso at Las Vegas, 8:05 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Nashville at Iowa, 11:08 a.m.
Memphis at Omaha, 5:35 p.m.
Colorado Springs at New Orleans, 6 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Round Rock, 6:05 p.m.
Albuquerque at Salt Lake, 6:35 p.m.
El Paso at Las Vegas, 8:05 p.m.
Reno at Sacramento, 8:05 p.m.
Tacoma at Fresno, 8:05 p.m.