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Kaleb Cowart went 4-for-4 and Nick Buss hit a tiebreaking home run with two out during the seventh inning Friday night, leading Salt Lake to an 8-6 win over Albuquerque. In front of 6,369 fans at Smith's Ballpark, the Bees won their seventh consecutive game.
Turning point • After the Isotopes took a 6-2 lead in the top of the sixth, Salt Lake responded with four runs to put themselves right back in the game. Juan Graterol, who had hit a home run earlier, had a two-run single during the comeback.
Bees' MVP • Cowart singled twice, doubled twice, scored twice and drove in two runs. During a four-game sweep of Albuquerque, he went 7-for-12 with four RBIs.
Hidden hero • Salt Lake's Todd Cunningham, who is normally an outfielder, played third base for the first time in his professional career. He handled four chances without committing an error.
Flashing leather • With two out in the fourth inning, Albuquerque outfielder Brandon Barnes took a triple away from Sherman Johnson with a spectacular diving catch in deep left center field.
Quoteworthy • Asked if he was trying to go deep so late in a game that was tied, Buss said, "At that point … maybe I'm slightly more aggressive than I'd normally be. But, ultimately, you're just looking for a good pitch to hit."
Angel angle • After the Angels designated pitcher Javy Guerra for assignment and put infielder Cliff Pennington on the disabled list, they recalled Salt Lake infielders Gregorio Petit and Jefry Marte.
History lesson • On May 13, 1994, Marty Cordova hit for the first cycle in franchise history during Salt Lake's 9-7 win at Las Vegas. It was his second game after an eight-week stay on the injured list (broken wrist).
What's Next • Saturday: Salt Lake (Kyle Kendrick, 2-1) at Colorado Springs (Jorge Lopez, 0-2), 6:05 p.m.
PCL standings
American North W L Pct. GB
Oklahoma City (Dodgers) 19 13 .594
Omaha (Royals) 19 14 .576
Iowa (Cubs) 16 16 .500 3
Colorado Springs (Brewers) 14 18 .438 5
American South W L Pct. GB
Round Rock (Rangers) 18 15 .545
Nashville (Athletics) 16 18 .471 2½
New Orleans (Marlins) 15 18 .455 3
Memphis (Cardinals) 13 18 .419 4
Pacific North W L Pct. GB
Tacoma (Mariners) 20 14 .588
Reno (Diamondbacks) 15 18 .455 4½
Fresno (Astros) 14 19 .424 5½
Sacramento (Giants) 13 22 .371 7½
Pacific South W L Pct. GB
Salt Lake (Angels) 22 13 .667
Las Vegas (Mets) 18 15 .545 2½
Albuquerque (Rockies) 18 18 .500 3½
El Paso (Padres) 16 17 .485 4½
Friday's games
Colorado Springs 10, New Orleans 3
Omaha 7, Memphis 1
Oklahoma City 11, Round Rock 7
Iowa 3, Nashville 2
Salt Lake 8, Albuquerque 6,
El Paso at Las Vegas, late
Reno at Sacramento, late
Tacoma at Fresno, late
Saturday's games
Fresno at Nashville, 5:35 p.m.
Sacramento at Memphis, 5:35 p.m.
Las Vegas at Oklahoma City, 6:05 p.m.
Omaha at Tacoma, 6:05 p.m.
Salt Lake at Colorado Springs, 6:05 p.m.
New Orleans at El Paso, 7:05 p.m.
Round Rock at Albuquerque, 7:05 p.m.
Iowa at Reno, 7:35 p.m.