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The El Paso Chihuahuas scored the final three runs of Saturday night’s game but lost to the Salt Lake Bees 5-4.

The Chihuahuas have dropped two games in a row after their six-game winning streak.

Chihuahuas catcher Austin Allen went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, his seventh homer in nine games versus Salt Lake this season. The Bees hit three home runs in the win and have hit nine homers in the last two games.

El Paso relievers Trevor Megill, Eric Yardley and Gerardo Reyes all pitched a scoreless, hitless outing on Saturday.

Salt Lake starter Nick Tropeano was ejected in the sixth inning, the fifth Bees’ player ejection of 2019.

Next Game: Sunday, 1:05 pm at Smith’s Ballpark. El Paso LHP Jerry Keel (8-7, 5.33) vs. Salt Lake RHP Jason Alexander (1-4, 10.06).

The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Salt Lake 5 El Paso 4 – Saturday  |  Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (72-52), Salt Lake (53-71)

WP: Tropeano (3-6)  |   LP: Ramirez (2-2)  |  S: Del Pozo (2)  |  Time: 2:35  |  Attn: 13,921

The Salt Lake Bees hit six home runs in their 12-5 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night at Smith’s Ballpark.

The two teams have split the first two games of the series. The loss ended El Paso’s six-game winning streak.

The Bees sent nine batters to the plate in the first inning against El Paso starter Dietrich Enns, who was pulled after two-thirds of an inning, his shortest outing of the year.

Salt Lake’s Michael Hermosillo hit three home runs in the first four innings before going hitless in his final two at-bats of the game.

Chihuahuas outfielder Michael Gettys went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, his 30^th homer of the season, tying Hunter Renfroe’s single-season team record that was set in 2016.

San Diego Padres reliever Robert Stock allowed two runs in a one-inning MLB injury rehab outing.

Tyler Higgins threw two scoreless innings and hasn’t allowed a run or hit in his last five innings of work.

Next Game: Saturday, 6:35 pm at Smith’s Ballpark. El Paso RHP Emmanuel Ramirez (2-1, 12.18) vs. Salt Lake RHP Nick Tropeano (2-6, 6.44).

The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Salt Lake 12 El Paso 5 – Friday  |  Box Score   |  Team Records: El Paso (72-51), Salt Lake (52-71)

WP: Hutchison (1-0)  |   LP: Enns (11-9)  |  S: None   |   Time: 2:50  |   Attn: 11,176

On Friday, officials with the Chihuahuas revealed the design of GECU Bark at the Park specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the El Paso Chihuahuas Foundation.

The white jerseys feature a brown leather bag carrying a Chihuahua on the right side of the jersey.

The final GECU Bark at the Park of the season on Friday, August 23, 2019.  First pitch versus the Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) is slated for 7:05 p.m. The first 300 pups through the gate will receive a dog cap.

The Chihuahuas have partnered with Text to Engage, a local mobile phone auction company for the 2019 season. The mobile auctions for the GECU Bark at the Park jersey auction will begin at 6 p.m. when gates open and will conclude on the final out of the seventh inning.

Auction winners who are in the ballpark will be escorted on to the field postgame to receive the game-worn jersey from the respective player/coach (if available and not guaranteed). Payment is due prior to the end of the game to be eligible to receive the jersey.

All patrons who enter with their furry companion must show proof of the following current vaccinations: Rabies, DHLP, Parvo and Bordatella. No dogs will be allowed entry without proof of current dog vaccinations. A complete list of rules are below or can be found at epchihuahuas.com.

The Chihuahuas will provide water and a relief area for all dogs. The Chihuahuas reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog and/or ask any dog and its owner to leave.

Care and control of the pet while at Southwest University Park is the sole responsibility of the dog owner.

Fans and their canine friends are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to receive a savings over day of game prices.  Fans can buy tickets at EPChihuahuas.com or in person at the Durango or Santa Fe Box Offices.

The box offices are open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on non-gamedays and are open 10 a.m. through the end of the game on gamedays.

PLEASE ADVISE THE FOLLOWING RULES:

1. ALL entry and exit will be through the Missouri St. Gate.
2. Owners must be 18 years of age or older.
3. One dog per seat holder.
4. Owners will be required to have their canine friends on a leash at all times.
5. Owners must sign a waiver upon entry.
6. Owners must show proof of the following vaccinations: Rabies, DHLP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para Influenza), Parvo and Bordatella.
7. Owners will be allowed one reentry for pet relief.
8. NO pets will be allowed in the following areas:
   1. Club Level Suites
   2. Press Level Suites
   3. Big Dog House
   4. Santa Fe Pavilion
   5. Lawn Seating
   6. Restrooms
   7. Team Shop
   8. Standing Room Only

The El Paso Chihuahuas had 19 hits in their 13-2 win over the Salt Lake Bees Thursday night at Smith’s Ballpark.

Seth Mejias-Brean and Matthew Batten had four hits each for the Chihuahuas.

Michael Gettys went 2-for-5 with his 29^th home run, one shy of Hunter Renfroe’s single-season team record that was set in 2016. The Chihuahuas had 14 extra-base hits in the win.

Austin Allen homered for El Paso, his sixth home run in seven games versus the Bees.

Salt Lake’s Michael Hermosillo hit an inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the first, the ninth inside-the-park homer against the Chihuahuas in team history.

Dillon Overton allowed two runs in five innings and gave the Chihuahuas a win from the starting pitcher for the fifth consecutive game.

El Paso has won six consecutive games and is now 7-2 against Salt Lake this season.

Next Game: Friday, 7:05 pm at Smith’s Ballpark. El Paso LHP Dietrich Enns (11-8, 6.33) vs. Salt Lake RHP Drew Hutchinson (0-0, 3.86).

The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

El Paso 13 Salt Lake 2 – Thursday  |   Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (72-50), Salt Lake (51-71)

WP: Overton (8-5)  |  LP: Barria (3-3)  |  S: None  |  Time: 3:13  |  Attn: 8,103

Dietrich Enns pitched six strong innings in the El Paso Chihuahuas’ 3-2 win over the San Antonio Missions Sunday night at Southwest University Park.

It was Enns’ 11^th win of the season, tying him with two others for the Pacific Coast League lead.

El Paso’s three runs came on two consecutive singles with two outs in the third, a two-run single by Aderlin Rodriguez and an RBI single by Esteban Quiroz.

Former MLB All-Star Shelby Miller made his second Triple-A start of the year for San Antonio, allowing three runs in 4.1 innings.

El Paso manager Edwin Rodriguez was ejected in the fourth inning, his first ejection of the season. The Chihuahuas have won three consecutive games, including the last two by one run.

El Paso’s win combined with the Las Vegas Aviators’ loss Sunday in Omaha put the two teams in a first place tie with 21 games remaining in the season.

Next Game: Monday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. San Antonio RHP Aaron Wilkerson (7-1, 3.06) vs. El Paso RHP Emmanuel Ramirez (1-1, 12.90). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

El Paso 3 San Antonio 2 – Sunday  |   Box Score  |  Team Records: San Antonio (72-47), El Paso (69-50)

WP: Enns (11-8)  |  LP: Miller (0-1)  |  S: Megill (4)  |  Time: 2:34  |  Attn: 7,859

Gallery by Johnny Yturrales – Photographer – El Paso Herald Post

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored seven runs in the second inning Saturday and beat the San Antonio Missions 10-9.

The Chihuahuas have scored 10 or more runs in all four of their games this homestand.

Ty France went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run and two doubles, the seventh time this season France collected four or more hits. His batting average is .406, the highest active batting average in full-season professional baseball.

Seth Mejias-Brean had three hits, including his second triple in as many games, in the win.

El Paso has won back-to-back games after their season-long five-game losing streak ended. The victory kept the Chihuahuas one game behind first place Las Vegas with 22 games to play this season.

It was the first-ever meeting between the Chihuahuas and San Antonio.

Next Game: Sunday, 6:05 pm at Southwest University Park. San Antonio RHP Aaron Wilkerson (7-1, 3.06) vs. El Paso LHP Dietrich Enns (10-8, 6.50). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

El Paso 10 San Antonio 9 – Saturday  |   Box Score  |  Team Records: San Antonio (72-46), El Paso (68-50)

WP: Overton (7-5)  |  LP: Burnes (0-1)  |  S: None  |  Time: 3:10  |  Attn: 9,119

Round Rock infielder Alex De Goti hit for the cycle in the Express’ 20-12 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas Wednesday night.

It was the first cycle against El Paso since Fresno’s J.D. Davis on May 17, 2018. The Express scored at least one run in all nine innings.

Aderlin Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs for the Chihuahuas. El Paso struck four home runs in the game, moving the team’s season total to 226, five shy of tying the modern era Pacific Coast League record for homers in a season.

Ty France went 4-for-5 in the loss, moving his league-leading batting average to .399.

Austin Allen and Rodriguez hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, El Paso’s first set of back-to-back homers since July 19^th at Albuquerque (Seth Mejias-Brean and Esteban Quiroz).

Round Rock’s 23 hits were the most allowed in a game by El Paso this season.

Next Game: Thursday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Round Rock LHP Kent Emanuel (6-1, 3.98) vs. El Paso LHP Jerry Keel (7-7, 7.46). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Round Rock 20 El Paso 12 – Wednesday  |  Box Score  |  Team Records: Round Rock (69-45), El Paso (66-49)

WP: McCurry (3-1)  |  LP: Erlin (0-1)  |  S: None  |  Time: 3:36  |  Attn: 6,019

Gallery by Andres ‘Ace’ Acosta – Chief Photographer – El Paso Herald Post

The Memphis Redbirds hit five home runs in their 10-4 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas Monday night at AutoZone Park.

Two of the homers came from Ramon Urias, the older brother of former Chihuahuas infielder Luis Urias, while another was hit by rehabbing St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.

The Chihuahuas walked a season-high 11 times in the loss, while El Paso’s pitching staff tied a team record by not walking any Redbirds.

Travis Radke, Carl Edwards Jr. and Tyler Higgins all tossed scoreless relief outings for El Paso Monday.

The Chihuahuas lost three of the four games in Memphis and dropped four of seven on their road trip.

Tuesday is an off-day across the Pacific Coast League.

Next Game: Wednesday, 7:05 pm at Southwest University Park. Round Rock TBA vs. El Paso RHP Emmanuel Ramirez (1-1, 11.78). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Memphis 10 El Paso 4 – Monday  |  Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (66-48), Memphis (51-63)

WP: Cruz (5-6)  |  LP: Enns (10-8)  |  S: None  |  Time: 3:15  |  Attn: 3,604

Four Memphis pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout Sunday over the El Paso Chihuahuas, as the Redbirds won 2-0.

Memphis has won two of the three games in the series so far.

It was the first time in Chihuahuas history the team was held to fewer than two hits in a game.

Dillon Overton allowed one earned run in five innings Sunday, giving El Paso starting pitchers 17 innings and only three earned runs allowed in the series.

El Paso’s lone hit was a fifth-inning single by catcher Webster Rivas.

Sunday was just the fourth time in 113 games this season that El Paso was shut out. The game was delayed two hours and 57 minutes after a pregame rainstorm.

Next Game: Monday, 5:35 pm at AutoZone Park. El Paso LHP Dietrich Enns (10-7, 6.20) vs. Memphis RHP Chris Ellis (3-5, 7.44). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Memphis 2 El Paso 0 – Sunday  |   Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (66-47), Memphis (50-63)

WP: Elledge (2-1)  |   LP: Overton (6-5)  |  S: Fernandez (2)  |  Time: 2:39 (2:57 delay)  |  Attn: 4,004

Next Game: Sunday, 1:05 pm at AutoZone Park. El Paso LHP Dillon Overton (6-4, 6.37) vs. Memphis RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon (3-3, 3.90). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

Memphis 5 El Paso 3 – Saturday  |  Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (66-46), Memphis (49-63)

WP: Cruz (4-6)  |  LP: Higgins (3-1)   |  S: Whitley (1)  |  Time: 2:23  |  Attn: 10,000

The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Nashville Sounds 8-5 Thursday and took two of the three games in the series.

Ty France went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in the win for the Chihuahuas.

Boog Powell and Webster Rivas had three hits each in the victory. Michael Gettys and Esteban Quiroz homered for El Paso, giving the Chihuahuas 220 home runs in 110 games this season.

Emmanuel Ramirez got the win after pitching six innings and allowing four runs in his best Triple-A start to date. The Chihuahuas now have a 40-18 road record this season.

El Paso is now 9-2 all-time at Nashville’s First Tennessee Park.

Next Game: Friday, 6:05 pm at AutoZone Park. El Paso LHP Jerry Keel (6-7, 7.85) vs. Memphis RHP Jake Woodford (6-6, 4.11). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.

El Paso 8 Nashville 5 – Thursday  |   Box Score  |  Team Records: El Paso (65-45), Nashville (45-63)

WP: Ramirez (1-1)  |  LP: Maness (6-4)  |  S: Megill (3)  |  Time: 2:44  |  Attn: 9,816