PCL1 El Paso Chihuahuas

Albuquerque Takes Opener

Published on June 29, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas 10-3 Friday night in their first visit to Southwest University Park this season. It was the first game of a five-game series.

The Chihuahuas' three runs came in on scattered RBI singles by Carlos Asuaje, Raffy Lopez and Luis Urias. Jonathan Aro had a perfect relief outing in the loss, retiring all six batters he saw. Kyle McGrath allowed one run in 2.1 innings, ending a stretch of 12 consecutive scoreless outings for the Chihuahuas' reliever.

Franmil Reyes reached base three times for El Paso Friday on a single and two walks. After double-digit hit totals in four of their last five games, the Chihuahuas were held to five hits Friday. Shane Peterson went 0-for-3 with a walk, ending his nine-game hitting streak.

Box Score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/isotopes-vs-chihuahuas/2018/06/29/542614#game_state=live,game_tab=,gameT2614

Team Records: Albuquerque (41-39), El Paso (42-39)

Next Game: Saturday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Albuquerque TBA vs. El Paso RHP Brett Kennedy (5-0, 3.06). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Albuquerque 10 El Paso 3 - Friday

WP: Gonzalez (3-1)

LP: Lockett (3-7)

S: None

Time: 3:13

Attn: 7,575

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