Isotopes Concluded Season With Loss to Bees
Albuquerque fell to Salt Lake 14-7 in the final game of the 2026 baseball season.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Baseball
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The Albuquerque Isotopes ended their 2026 campaign with a 14-7 home loss against the Salt Lake Bees on September 20. Despite early momentum, the Isotopes could not contain a seven-run rally by the Bees in the fifth inning.
Why it matters
This final result solidified the standing for the Isotopes within the Pacific Coast League, marking the conclusion of their competitive season.
The Isotopes finished the season with a 73-77 record, placing them 4th in the Pacific Coast League East Division. The Bees secured their victory after a decisive seven-run offensive surge in the fifth inning.
The players
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a professional minor league baseball team based in New Mexico that competes in the Pacific Coast League.
Salt Lake Bees
The Salt Lake Bees are a professional baseball team that operates as a member of the Pacific Coast League.
Sterlin Thompson
Sterlin Thompson is a professional baseball player who contributed a home run for the Isotopes during the game.
Charlie Condon
Charlie Condon is a professional baseball player who hit a home run in the third inning of the season finale.
The details
The Isotopes initially held a lead following first-inning and third-inning home runs from Sterlin Thompson and Charlie Condon. However, the Salt Lake Bees shifted the momentum by scoring seven runs during the fifth inning to take control of the contest.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: The Albuquerque Isotopes played their final game of the regular season against the Salt Lake Bees.
Season Trajectory
This loss marks the final chapter of a 73-77 campaign that saw the Isotopes settle for 4th place in their division. The result concludes a season of development for the franchise as it looks toward future roster adjustments and competitive goals.
The 73-77 finish confirms the team's standing in the Pacific Coast League East Division for the 2026 season. With the regular schedule now closed, the outcome prevents any late-season climb in divisional rankings.
The takeaway
The end of the regular season allows the organization to begin its evaluation of player performance and strategic needs for the next year. Fans can reflect on the flashes of power shown by individual sluggers throughout the recent cycle.
Further reading
For more on the local team's performance, visit the Albuquerque Baseball section.
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