The El Paso Chihuahuas had a six-run first inning and never trailed after that in their 9-5 win over the Salt Lake Bees Friday night.
Michael Kelly allowed only one hit in five innings and picked up his first Triple-A win of the season. Diego Goris and Christian Villanueva both hit homers for El Paso, giving the Chihuahuas 10 home runs in their last six games.
The Bees entered Friday with the best fielding percentage in the Pacific Coast League but committed four errors in the loss.
The Chihuahuas are now seven games behind first place Salt Lake with two head to head matchups remaining before the Pacific Coast League all-star break.
El Paso has won three of its last five games overall and has an 8-6 record versus the Bees this year.
Next Game:Saturday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Salt Lake RHP Troy Scribner (9-2, 4.41) vs. El Paso RHP Matt Magill (5-4, 4.02). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.
Box Score | Team Records: Salt Lake (49-39), El Paso (42-46)
El Paso 9 Salt Lake 5 – Friday
WP: Kelly (1-1)
LP: Diaz (3-6)
S: Jester (2)
Time:2:59
Attn: 8,396
Photos by El Paso Herald-Post Chief Photographer Andres Acosta
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
FILE: Diego Goris went 3-for-3 with three RBIs, including the go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the fifth.
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
FILE: Christian Villanueva went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and a walk on Tuesday.
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
El Paso’s #10 Franchy Cordero looks at the throw to the plate from first base during the Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
El Paso’s #10 Franchy Cordero looks at the throw to the plate from first base during the Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso Chihuahuas. July 7, 2017, El Paso Texas
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