In a thrilling Sunday afternoon showdown, the El Paso Chihuahuas delivered a walk-off victory against the Tacoma Rainiers, winning 7-6 in 10 innings. This marked the team's second walk-off win of the series and their fourth of the season, showcasing their knack for late-game heroics.
The game-winning moment came when Mason McCoy smashed a game-ending single in the bottom of the 10th, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. But the Chihuahuas' offense was firing on all cylinders throughout the contest. Jase Bowen went 1-for-5, but his first-inning triple was a standout—it was his fourth triple of the year, tying him for the most in the Pacific Coast League. Infielder Pablo Reyes contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in two runs and drawing a walk, extending his on-base streak to an impressive 27 consecutive games. Left fielder Samad Taylor stayed hot, going 2-for-4 with a walk, reaching base seven times over the past two games. Designated hitter Nick Solak was the offensive star, collecting four hits, including the game-tying single in the bottom of the 10th that set the stage for McCoy's heroics.
On the mound, reliever Logan Gillaspie was dominant, not allowing a single baserunner over 2.1 innings of work. The game also featured a historic moment when El Paso's Marcos Castañon successfully overturned a strike call via the team's first check-swing challenge appeal of the season in the bottom of the second inning. The Chihuahuas improved to 4-4 in extra-inning games this season and took four of six games in the series against Tacoma, winning their last two home series in the process.
With the win, El Paso now sits at 19-20 on the season, while Tacoma falls to 18-21. The Chihuahuas will look to keep the momentum going Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Mountain Time at The Ballpark at America First Square against Salt Lake. Fans can catch the action on 600 ESPN El Paso or stream it at www.epchihuahuas.com.
