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Chihuahuas pitcher Wes Benjamin allowed 4 hits and struck out 3 batters which gave him a 5.76 ERA on June 27.

Chihuahuas take down Sugar Land in 5-1 series win.

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • July 10, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahuas took down the Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5-1 in their six-game series, putting them first in the Pacific Coast League East for the second half of the season.
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Chihuahuas pitcher Ron Marinaccio struck out two batters while only allowing one run.

Chihuahuas defeated at home by Reno 4-2 in a six-game series

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • June 27, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahuas were defeated at home in their six-game series 4-2 by the Reno Aces after a comeback win, losing offensive momentum and close, defensive style games.
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Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium to make his pitching debut after recovering from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) that occurred in 2023. 

Shohei Ohtani makes 2025 pitching debut after 2023 UCL injury

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s long awaited pitching debut finally arrived on Monday against the San Diego Padres where he allowed one run and pitched at 100 mph. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game 6-3 with Ohtani also hitting two-four in his at-bats.
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Torpedo bats gained popularity from the New Yankees using them against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 opening series.

Major League Baseball’s newest innovation, torpedo bats

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • June 20, 2025
Major League Baseball has been using a new type of bat for the 2025 season, but while teams have proven it to be an incredible asset to their offense, what exactly are torpedo bats?
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Chihuahuas outfielder Oscar Gonzalez earned one hit out of his five at-bats in his game against the Salt Lake Bees.

El Paso Chihuahua’s community arises for new season

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 14, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahua’s baseball team had three back-to-back games to kickstart the spring season.
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Dodgers Dismantle Yankees: 2024 World Series

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2024
The World Series has come to end after featuring the MLBs two biggest franchises. Despite it only being five games long, this year's Fall Classic featured moments which will live forever in baseball history.
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MLB postseason started for the 2024 season and fans across the 915 are eager to see who will make it to the World Series.

What do UTEP students have to say about the upcoming MLB postseason?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2024
Whether it’s the Red Sox coming back from an 0-3 series deficit, Derek Jeter becoming Mr. November on Halloween night, or the Chicago Cubs breaking the curse of the Billy goat, playoff baseball has engraved itself into the fond memories of those who have their eyes glued onto the field every fall season.
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The crowd for UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas Stadium on Aug. 30.

UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas cut short Friday night, still fostered student engagement

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • September 4, 2024
With the start of the 2024 fall semester, UTEP pride kicked off with an electrifying night filled with music, fun and appearances by the UTEP cheer and choir during UTEP’s Night at the Chihuahuas game Aug. 30.
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The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially kicked off March 28 with a series of highly anticipated matchups, and the first two weeks have already made history. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

MLB season underway

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter • April 18, 2024

The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially kicked off March 28 with a series of highly anticipated matchups, and the first two weeks have already made history.   Many fans across the country were thrilled to see their favorite teams retake...

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shoei Ohtani found himself in a scandal when his interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers for his connections with sports betting. Ohtani denies ever willingly taking part in the matter. Photo courtesy of the MLB.

Dodgers’ Ohtani embroiled in gambling controversy

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2024

Almost a week has passed since Shohei Ohtani addressed rumors and speculation that he was involved in gambling, which some say is baseball's greatest sin, after his interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers for his connections to...

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Alburquerque Dukes catcher standing tall and ready behind home plate, prepared to defend their team against base runners.

Albuquerque Isotopes take home victories against the Chihuahuas in rivalry series

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 19, 2023

The time came for the El Paso Chihuahuas to battle it out on the field against the Albuquerque Isotopes in a five-day-long rivalry series at Southwest University Park. Starting Sept. 12 and ending Sept. 17, the two teams went head-to-head, giving it their...

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The Locomotive’s hope to carry its momentum back to El Paso Saturday, Sept. 2 to face off against Monterey Bay FC at Southwest University Park. Photo courtesy of the Prospector archive

‘We need the best from everyone.’ Navarro, others optimistic despite El Paso Locomotive slump

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • September 1, 2023

The beginning of the summer presented many promises for the El Paso Locomotive FC (9-10-5). Now the team has grinded to a screeching halt having not won a game since June 14.    The Locos consistently graced the top of the USL Championship rankings,...

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