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El Paso Chihuahuas Carlos Asuaje at the game against the Fresno Grizzlies on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas fall short in game one to Fresno

Christopher Avalos, Contributor September 5, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas lose game one of their five-game Pacific Coast League Conference Championship series against the Fresno Grizzlies, 8-7 on Wednesday, Sept. 5., in front of 4,123 fans in attendance at Southwest University Park.  The Chihuahuas (82-57) took on the...

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Center fielder Auston Bousfield ready to hit the ball Tuesday June 19 at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas earn series split with Redbirds after explosive win on Tuesday

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor June 19, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas went up against the first place Memphis Redbirds Tuesday afternoon in the last game of their four-game series, taking away a big 7-4 win over Memphis after a late sixth inning rally. Momentum shifted towards El Paso’s favor...

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The Chihuahuas play at home on Wednesday night, June 13.

Chihuahuas grapple with home game wins

Juan Corral, Contributor June 14, 2018

The Chihuahuas have just 11 wins at Southwest University Park, including Wednesday’s first  game of a three-game series against the Nashville Sounds, ending with a win, 7-6. El Paso has a total of 19 at-home losses and have struggled with getting...

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Right fielder Jabari Blash high fives manager Keith Johnson on his way to home base after hitting a home-run on the Chihuahuas opening night on Tuesday April 10 at Southwest University Park.

Bees swarm Chihuahuas in El Paso’s home debut

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 11, 2018

  After shutting out Las Vegas 14-0 on Monday, the Chihuahuas dropped their home opener in a huge fashion, losing 14-1 against the Salt Lake Bees on Tuesday night. In front of 9,231 packed fans, the Chihuahuas fell to 4-2 overall on the...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - Baseball is BACK

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Baseball is BACK

Staff April 9, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-baseball-is-back Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they talk all things baseball, dissect each MLB division, talk the Padres organization and preview...

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The Chihuahuas brand has executed a positive culture change in El Paso

The Chihuahuas brand has executed a positive culture change in El Paso

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor March 27, 2018

The Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate to the San Diego Padres came to the city of El Paso in 2014 and has taken over the city in many aspects, whether that is with their stellar play and league championships or just the sheer mention of the name of Chihuahuas. ...

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El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 15, 2018

A new year means a new opportunity for growth. For UTEP athletics, growth is necessary after a roller coaster of a year in 2017. Meanwhile the Chihuahuas have seen their programs soar to the top. Here are the top questions to ask for El Paso’s sports: UTEP...

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The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Chihuahuas winning the PCL Championship on September 18.

Redbirds hold off Chihuahuas and take the 2017 PCL title

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

Despite a late effort by El Paso, the Memphis Redbirds were able to hold on and defeat the Chihuahuas 3-1, thus solidifying the Pacific Coast League Championship. The Chihuahuas had a chance in the bottom of the ninth inning when the winning run...

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Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 18, 2017

In what was supposed to be a duel of starting pitchers between the El Paso Chihuahua’s pitcher Dinelson Lamet and Colorado Springs’ pitcher Brandon Woodruff, was an easy victory for Lamat as the Chihuahuas won game four of the series 4-1 on Thursday,...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas have vaulted into second place due in large part to their hitting. Prior to the season, hitting was thought to be a weak point for a team with several star pitching prospects.

Hot-hitting Chihuahuas return home to face rival Isotopes

Jason Green, Sports Editor May 2, 2017

The El Paso Chihuahuas have vaulted into second place in the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific Southern Division following a double-header sweep of the first-place Salt Lake Bees on Sunday afternoon, April 29, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees had been...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas returned home from a 2-5 road trip with revenge on their mind. So far, the team is 3-3, with two games left to play at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas relying on pitching to find their early season rhythm

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

After a rough set of away games for the El Paso Chihuahuas—where they went 2-5 from April 11 to April 17—the team has bounced back during their recent homestand. The Chihuahuas responded with a 3-3 record in their home park, from April 18 to April...

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El Paso Chihuahuas second baseman Diego Goris swings at a pitch against the Las Vegas 51s at South West University Park.

Chihuahuas pitching overcomes 51’s

Mike Flores, Reporter April 9, 2017

Chihuahuas pitcher Dinelson Lamet shut out the Las Vegas 51’s through five innings on the mound and picked up his first Triple-A victory as the Chihuahuas overcame the 51s 7-2 on Sunday afternoon. “Lamet is dominant; he’s got dominating stuff...

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