Chihuahuas Win 15-2 Wednesday
El Paso 15 Sacramento 2 - Wednesday
WP: Smith (2-5)
LP: Stratton (0-3)
S: None
Time: 2:53
Attn: 7,137
The El Paso Chihuahuas sent 13 batters to the plate in the fifth inning of their 15-2 win Wednesday afternoon in Sacramento. They scored eight runs in the rally, establishing a team record for runs in an inning. El Paso also tied the club record for margin of victory, matching its 14-1 victory on June 29th in Tacoma.
Eight of nine starting Chihuahuas reached base via hits or a walks, including pitcher Chris Smith, who had the first two RBIs of his professional career. Alex Dickerson went 5-for-5 with a walk and three RBIs, joining Abraham Almonte and Rocky Gale as the only players in team history to collect five hits in one game.
Travis Jankowski made his Triple-A debut for El Paso Wednesday, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs after entering as a defensive replacement. Smith allowed two runs in seven innings, his third start of seven innings or more this season.
The Chihuahuas have won four of their last five games.
Gameday Box Score: http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_07_22_elpaaa_srcaaa_1&mode=gameday
Team Records: El Paso (49-48), Sacramento (43-55)
Next Game: Thursday, 8:05 p.m. at Raley Field. El Paso RHP Daniel McCutchen (5-5, 4.23) vs. Sacramento RHP Tommy Hanson (0-2, 7.11). Game coverage begins at 7:55 p.m. on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.