Chihuahuas Upended in 10
September 2, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release
Tacoma shortstop Zach Vincej made a diving play to start a game-ending double play in the Rainiers' 5-4 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas Saturday night at Southwest University Park. The 10-inning loss moved El Paso's extra-inning record to 2-3 this season.
Logan Allen pitched well in his first Triple-A no-decision, allowing three earned runs in 5.2 innings for El Paso. Francisco Mejia went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, his sixth since joining the Chihuahuas in late July. Shane Peterson went 2-for-5, including his 30th double of the season, to move his hitting streak to 11 games.
The loss also ended the Chihuahuas' team-record 17-game home winning streak. It was El Paso's first home loss since July 20 versus Sacramento.
Box Score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/rainiers-vs-chihuahuas/2018/09/01/542641#game_state=live,game_tab=,game=542641
Team Records: Tacoma (64-72), El Paso (81-55)
Next Game: Sunday, 6:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Tacoma LHP David Rollins (0-2, 7.88) vs. El Paso RHP Cal Quantrill (2-1, 3.81). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.
Tacoma 5 El Paso 4 - Saturday - 10 Innings
WP: Morin (5-2)
LP: McGrath (7-3)
S: Garton (4)
Time: 2:54
Attn: 9,559
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