El Paso Doubles-up on Oklahoma City, 12-6
Published on July 20, 2023 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release
El Paso right fielder Oscar Mercado went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk and four RBIs in the Chihuahuas' 12-6 win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers Thursday night. The Chihuahuas have won two games in a row and four of their six games on their current road trip.
Mercado became the first Chihuahuas player to hit multiple home runs in a game since Tim Lopes on June 9 vs. Oklahoma City. He's reached base seven times in his first two games played in the series. El Paso starter Jay Groome pitched six innings to tie his season high for longest start. Groome has pitched five or six innings in each of his last five starts.
Brandon Dixon hit a three-run home run in the top of the third inning in his first game back after being optioned by San Diego. El Paso relievers Nick Hernandez, Domingo Tapia and Sean Poppen all pitched scoreless innings Thursday.
Box Score: Gameday: Chihuahuas 12, Dodgers 6 Final Score (07/20/2023) (milb.com)
Team Records: El Paso (6-12, 38-55), Oklahoma City (11-7, 61-30)
Next Game: Friday at 6:05 p.m. Mountain Time at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. El Paso LHP Ryan Weathers (0-2, 4.03) vs. Oklahoma City RHP Noah Syndergaard (0-0, 3.60). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.
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