Ornelas Extends Hit Streak in 6-3 Loss Friday

Sacramento 6 El Paso 3 – Friday
WP: Strotman (5-6)
LP: Waldron (2-10)
S: E. Miller (8)
Time: 2:23
Attn: 8,996

The Sacramento River Cats scored five early runs and beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 6-3 Friday night at Southwest University Park. It was the fifth straight win for Sacramento and the sixth straight loss for El Paso.

The Chihuahuas’ three runs came on a two-run home run by left fielder Matthew Batten and when Eguy Rosario scored from third base on a wild pitch. El Paso designated hitter Tirso Ornelas went 1-for-4 with a single to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. Chihuahuas second baseman Tim Lopes went 1-for-3 with a single and now has the third-most hits in the Pacific Coast League with 121.

El Paso starter Matt Waldron pitched a season-high seven innings in the loss. San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger went 0-for-4 in an MLB Injury Rehab game Friday.

Box Score: Gameday: River Cats 6, Chihuahuas 3 Final Score (08/25/2023) (milb.com)

Team Records: Sacramento (21-28, 55-68), El Paso (21-28, 53-71)

Next Game: Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Mountain Time at Southwest University Park. Sacramento TBA vs. El Paso LHP Aaron Leasher (1-1, 9.67). The game will air on 600 ESPN El Paso and www.epchihuahuas.com.