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Chihuahuas right fielder Rymer Liriano hits a pitch against the Sacramento River Cats.

The art of the walk-up song

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

From national anthems to team songs and halftime shows, music has always had a place in the world of sports. Baseball and music are intertwined with each other, maybe more than in any other sport. The organ and songs such as “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”...

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Chihuahuas manager Pat Murphy talks to his players during a trip to the mound.

Chihuahuas firing on all cylinders

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas are among the best teams in the Pacific Coast League after playing 18 games this season. After winning five of their last six games, the Chihuahuas have a 12-6 record that puts them atop of the Southern Division going into the final...

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Chihuahuas open series with win

Chihuahuas open series with win

Luis Gonzalez and April 21, 2015

Up since 3 a.m. this morning, the El Paso Chihuahuas had a long trip back home after a four-game series in Tacoma, but it didn’t show on the field as they went on to beat Sacramento 7-1 in front of 6,098  fans tonight at Southwest University Park....

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Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

Chihuahuas split opening series, host Reno next

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 14, 2015

With an opening record of 2-2, the Chihuahuas now turn their attention to the Reno Aces, who are in town from April 13-16. The Aces are the affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and come to El Paso after splitting a series with the Albuquerque Isotopes. A...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas open their first game against the Tacoma Rainiers.

Chihuahuas open season with a win

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 10, 2015

Starting pitcher Jason Lane struggled on the mound at moments, but thanks to the offense’s bats, the left hander and the El Paso Chihuahuas won their first game of the season over the visiting Tacoma Rainiers. Led by outfielder Abraham Almonte,...

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Chihuahuas kick off second season at home

April 7, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas were the talk of the city last year for many different reasons. Luckily for them, the product on the field was the least of those. The new season kicks off at 7:05 p.m. on April 9 against Tacoma at Southwest University Park. The...

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D-I baseball in El Paso, maybe someday

Jason Green, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Recently at a local sporting goods store, I noticed a rack full of Under Armour UTEP baseball shirts. I am not really sure why they even exist since baseball at UTEP does not. It was like a stab in my baseball super-fan heart. Baseball at UTEP ended...

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Chihuahuas teammates wave goodbye to sold out crowd after finishing their first season.

Chihuahuas finish strong

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 1, 2014

There were trials and there were tribulations, but that did not stop the El Paso Chihuahuas from putting on a show for the rambunctious fans of El Paso one more time as they defeated the Salt Lake Bees 10-4. The season is now over but the yearlong memories...

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Cody Decker hits the first home run of the night.

River Cats return the favor

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 24, 2014

In all there were 8,779 fans in a packed Southwest University Park, sadly for the Chihuahuas that was the extent of good news they had all night.  After thwarting Sacramento 16-7 last night, the River Cats returned the favor with a 13-2 win over the...

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The Padres minor league system will see an influx of talent coming through El Paso due to the Padres-Angels trade.

Padres-Angels trade has an impact on all homefronts

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 22, 2014

On July 18, the El Paso Chihuahuas major league affiliate, the San Diego Padres, made a big trade that not only impacted the Padres, but all three of their minor league affiliates. In the trade, the Los Angeles Angels received veteran closer Huston Street,...

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Isotopes steal game one

Isotopes steal game one

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 30, 2014

Coming off a thrilling series against the Tacoma Rainiers, the Chihuahuas found themselves in another dog fight, this time against the Albuquerque Isotopes. A late game push by the Isotopes gave them an 8-6 win to open the four game series. It was...

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Relief pitcher Tim Sexton came on in relief to help close out the Rainiers.

Chihuahuas-Rainiers series nothing short of special

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 29, 2014

  An El Paso Chihuahuas-Tacoma Rainiers series never starts or ends on a dull moment. High scoring games, improbable comebacks and sheer amounts of entertainment are always guaranteed when these two teams meet up. “We have not had a normal...

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