The Chihuahuas outlasted the Aces 8-6 in a thrilling contest at Greater Nevada Field. Ethan Salas shined with a homer and three RBIs, leading the charge. Carlos Rodríguez also contributed with three hits, helping secure the victory in a game marked by missed chances.
The Chihuahuas emerged victorious with an 8-6 win, highlighted by a strong performance from Ethan Salas, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Salas's efforts, along with Carlos Rodríguez's three hits, proved crucial in overcoming the Aces' attempts to rally.
Despite racking up 14 hits, the Chihuahuas left 10 runners on base, showcasing missed opportunities that could have made the game more comfortable. The Aces struggled with their pitching, particularly Ashton Izzi, who allowed eight earned runs in just over two innings, making it tough to keep pace.
The Chihuahuas are coming off a loss, 3-7 over their last 10. The Aces are losers of 2 straight, 2-8 over their last 10.
The Chihuahuas are up next at Comets (Aug 27-29). The Aces are up next home vs River Cats (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELPEl Paso Chihuahuas | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
| RNOReno Aces | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Johnson CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dustin Harris RF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Rodríguez LF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodolfo Durán DH | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ethan Salas C | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Wagner 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcos Castañon 3B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason McCoy SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Pratto 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clay Dungan 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Boyle P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.P. France P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JP Sears P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Adcock P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hans Crouse P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alek Jacob P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Boyle | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| J.P. France | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JP Sears | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Ty Adcock | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hans Crouse | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Alek Jacob | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | ELP 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | ELP 98.5 | 17.7 | |
| B9 | ELP 80.8 | 9.7 | |
| T9 | ELP 90.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | ELP 91.4 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | ELP 92.4 | 2.2 | |
| T9 | ELP 93.5 | 1.1 | |
| B8 | ELP 92.4 | 8.8 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.