PCL1 El Paso Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas Win 13-7 Sunday; Take Second Straight Game

Published on July 5, 2015 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release


The El Paso Chihuahuas scored runs in each of their first six innings in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Salt Lake Bees. El Paso plated ten early runs against Salt Lake starter Alex Sanabia, who suffered his third loss of the season against El Paso.

El Paso brought home three runs in the first inning, the third consecutive game they scored in the first frame. The club also pieced together early rallies in Game 1 of the series, scoring in each of their first five innings Saturday. El Paso has scored in 11 of its 18 innings since arriving to Salt Lake.

The Bees outhit the Chihuahuas 17-14 Sunday but there was a significant difference in the two teams' walk totals. The Chihuahuas did not walk any hitters on Sunday, while Salt Lake walked seven and hit two batters.

Jake Goebbert went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the win. Tommy Medica went 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season. Daniel McCutchen allowed three earned runs in six innings for his second consecutive victory.

Gameday Box Score: http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_07_05_elpaaa_slcaaa_1&mode=gameday

Team Records: El Paso (42-41), Salt Lake (33-51)

Next Game: Monday, 7:05 p.m. at Smith's Ballpark. El Paso RHP Chris Smith (1-3, 3.21) vs. Salt Lake LHP Drew Rucinski (3-4, 5.02). Game coverage begins at 6:55 p.m. on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.




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