In March, Charlie Condon entered the season having just blown up in Spring Training and ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Colorado Rockies' No. 2 prospect.

His big league ETA, according to the site, was 2026. Other publications predicted it would be by summer.

April and into May looked like those predictions might be a bit ambitious. He wasn't bad, but he wasn't going anywhere, either.

The past two weeks, however, including having his jersey ripped off by teammates after Sunday's walk-off home run win over the visiting El Paso Chihuahuas, has some wondering if he made up for all that and is back on his fast track to getting his first Major League call-up.

WALK-OFF HOMER BY CHARLIE CONDON TO SECURE THE SERIES DUB!!!!! pic.twitter.com/NyfWYyYYVy

— Albuquerque Isotopes (@ABQTopes) May 31, 2026

Condon rides a 12-game hitting streak into Tuesday's six-game road series opener at Salt Lake, including a seven-game stretch with at least one extra-base hit — the longest such streak for an Isotopes player since late July last season (Sam Hilliard had nine straight extra-base games).

On the season, Condon is hitting .262 with eight home runs, 12 doubles and 25 RBIs. In that 12-game hit streak, he's hitting .366 and slugging .829 with seven doubles, four homers and eight RBIs.

As for when that ticket to Denver, it could come at any moment. But that doesn't mean he's changing his mindset about the lofty expectations he's carried with him since being the No. 3 overall draft pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

"It's hard to start playing the GM game of, hey, I need to get myself out of here," Condon told the Journal. "You can spiral really quick.

"It's awesome to have people expecting that much of me. It means I've done a good job of putting myself in a good spot. I expect a lot out of myself."

Trivia time!

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Question: Last Thursday, the Isotopes' 12-7 win over El Paso moved them to 30-24 on the season.

When was the last time the Isotopes had 30 wins before June?

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Answer: See below...

Know the foe

The Isotopes hit the road for a six-game set at The Ballpark at America First Field in Salt Lake for Pacific Coast League series against the Bees, Tuesday through Sunday.

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Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, 32-25 overall, 4th place PCL (2.0 games behind 1st place Sacramento)

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Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, 28-28 overall, 5th place PCL (3.5 games behind 4th place Albuquerque)

It only takes 1

Through 57 games, the Albuquerque Isotopes have scored 398 runs (tops in the PCL).

Through 57 games, the Albuquerque Isotopes have allowed 397 runs (second worst in the PCL).

For those scoring at home, that's a plus-1 run differential.

Of the four teams within two games of first place in the PCL standings, the run differentials are: 1st place Sacramento plus-76, second place Oklahoma City plus-83, third place Las Vegas plus-32 and fourth-place Albuquerque at plus-1.

Three up, three down

Some things that have been looking good lately for the 'Topes, some not so good.

Looking good:

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OF Zac Veen homered in each of the past three games — the second three-game homer streak he's had in his career (he actually hit a home run in four straight games in 2021).

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The Isotopes are 18-10 against left-handed starting pitchers, the most wins against lefty starters in the PCL by a wide margin (second most is Tacoma with 13).

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The Isotopes' 92 stolen bases not only leads the PCL, it is 19 more than second place Round Rock. The next six teams in the league (teams 2-7) are separated by just 21 stolen bases.

Look away:

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Albuquerque's 6.58 ERA at home is the second-highest home stadium ERA in the PCL (El Paso has a 7.14 ERA at home).

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Isotopes pitchers have issued a PCL-worst 309 walks this season. They also happen to be one of only two teams that has intentionally walked a batter.

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The Isotopes have grounded into a league-worst 50 double plays.

Fast food

As President and Founder of Team Taco Racing, I can only say I am not mad about this season's results so far.

I'm just disappointed.

2026 Season Standings (29 races):

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13 wins — Salsa Jar

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8 wins — Red Chile

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5 wins — Green Chile

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3 wins — Taco

What are they doing?

Here's a check in on some (not all) of the promos the "other guys" are doing this season when the Isotopes are in town.

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Wednesday: In Albuquerque, the Isotopes' alternate food identity team is the Green Chile Cheeseburgers. This Wednesday in Salt Lake, the Isotopes take on the Utah Dirty Sodas, the Bees' new alternate identity. There will be $3 Swig dirty sodas sold at the game.

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Thursday: Forget the dirty sodas, Thirsty Thursdays in Salt Lake feature $6 beers (and $3 sodas). There's also a friendship bracelet giveaway, so bring your drinkin' buddy.

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Friday: Retro night for Salt Lake is a throwback to when they were the Gulls. The giveaway at the gate? How about a mini Gulls bat and mini Gulls helmet?

Trivia answer

The last time the Isotope reached 30 wins before June was in 2012 — 14 seasons ago. That year, the Isotopes won game No. 30 on May 28 — the same date on the calendar as last week's May 28 win that gave the Isotopes win No. 30, though this season win No. 30 came in game No. 54. In 2012, it only took 52 games.

For more recent context, two seasons ago in 2024, the Isotopes didn't reach win No. 30 until July.

Reach Geoff Grammer at ggrammer@abqjournal.com or follow him on Twitter (X) @GeoffGrammer.