El Paso 11 Las Vegas 7 - Tuesday
WP: Gillaspie (3-4)
LP: Bash (0-1)
S: Jacob (6)
Time: 3:00
Attn: 5,097
The El Paso Chihuahuas started their six-game road trip to Las Vegas with an 11-7 win over the Aviators Tuesday night. It was the first time the teams have met this season. The Chihuahuas have won two games in a row.
Chihuahuas leadoff hitter Dustin Harris went 4-for-6 with an RBI, falling one hit shy of his single-game career high. Right fielder Bryce Johnson also reached four times, going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two stolen bases and an RBI. Johnson has a .409 on-base percentage in his last 10 games.
Designated hitter Nick Solak went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a two-run triple. San Diego Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada pitched a scoreless MLB Injury Rehab appearance. The win moved the Chihuahuas to 82-81 all-time versus Las Vegas.
Team Records: El Paso (8-13, 43-53), Las Vegas (13-9, 57-38)
Next Game: Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. Mountain Time at Las Vegas Ballpark. El Paso LHP Jackson Wolf (5-7, 5.65) vs. Las Vegas RHP Braden Nett (1-1, 7.80). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.