Early Runs Help El Paso Hold off Oklahoma City

June 15, 2021 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release

Patrick Kivlehan's sliding catch in left field ended the El Paso Chihuahuas' 4-3 win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers Monday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The Chihuahuas have won three consecutive games and five of their last seven.

El Paso scored three runs in the third inning on consecutive two-out RBI hits by Nick Tanielu, Patrick Kivlehan and Luis Campusano. Chihuahuas starter Daniel Camarena allowed only one run in five innings. It was the fourth straight start that Camarena pitched five or more innings and allowed three or fewer earned runs. Camarena also hit two singles on Monday.

Tucupita Marcano went 3-for-5 with three singles atop the El Paso batting order. The Chihuahuas did not make any errors for the sixth time in their last seven games. The six-game series between the Chihuahuas and Dodgers wraps up on Tuesday night.

Box Score: Chihuahuas vs. Dodgers Live | 06/14/21 (milb.com)

Team Records: El Paso (16-18), Oklahoma City (15-20)

Next Game: Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. Mountain Time from Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. El Paso RHP Jesse Scholtens (2-3, 3.86) vs. Oklahoma City RHP Yefry Ramírez (2-2, 5.16). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

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