El Paso 3 Memphis 0 - Friday
Published on September 17, 2017 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release
El Paso 3 Memphis 0 - Friday WP: Lockett (1-0) LP: Helsley (0-1) S: Quackenbush (1) Time: 2:52 Attn: 5,723
The El Paso Chihuahuas shut out the Memphis Redbirds 3-0 Friday to extend their season. The Redbirds currently lead the best-of-five Pacific Coast League Championship Series two games to one.
Walker Lockett pitched five shutout inning Friday, with relievers Tim Melville, Adam Cimber, Trey Wingenter and Kevin Quackenbush throwing a scoreless inning each to close the game. It was El Paso's first shutout of the postseason after six during the regular season.
Franchy Cordero went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBIs. It was his first homer of the postseason. Tony Cruz went 2-for-4 Friday and is now 8-for-20 this postseason. Friday was the second time in Chihuahuas' history the team won Game 3 after trailing a playoff series games two games to none, having also done it in 2015 versus Fresno.
Team Records: Memphis (2-1), El Paso (1-2)
Next Game: Saturday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Memphis RHP Zac Gallen (0-0, -.--) vs. El Paso RHP Jacob Nix (0-0, -.--). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso.
Pacific Coast League Stories from September 17, 2017
- El Paso 5 Memphis 1 - Saturday - El Paso Chihuahuas
- El Paso 3 Memphis 0 - Friday - El Paso Chihuahuas
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
