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Gabriel Hughes shines on mound for Isotopes since injury return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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Summary

Gabriel Hughes has emerged as a standout pitcher for the Albuquerque Isotopes since returning from injury. The 24-year-old righty has thrown 21 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball over five starts, including three consecutive starts with a total of 15 2/3 scoreless innings for the Isotopes. Hughes's impressive performances follow a stint on the Injured List due to shoulder issues. The Isotopes, who are currently in a six-game series against the Round Rock Express, are looking to build on his momentum as they continue the season.

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•Hughes has not allowed a run in 21 2/3 innings since returning.
•He pitched six scoreless innings against Salt Lake on June 25.
•The Isotopes have a current record of 42-39 this season.
•Round Rock Express are the Isotopes' current opponents.
•Charlie Condon was named PCL Player of the Week after strong showings.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Topes Notes: Prospect Gabriel Hughes has been rare pitching bright spot since return from injury

What they're saying

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The bright spots on the mound for the team that leads Triple-A baseball in runs scored against it are hard to come by. When injuries on the big league roster made the Albuquerque Isotopes pitching staff look like a temp agency in late May and most of June, you can understand why so much attention is paid to the team’s hard-hitting position players. But there are exceptions, even for the ...
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