El Paso Chihuahuas News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, have had a mixed bag of results over the past week. Here's a breakdown of their recent performances:

Performance Breakdown

- August 24, 2024: The Chihuahuas were held to just one hit in a 1-0 loss on Saturday.

- August 23, 2024: They managed to end their losing streak with a 6-4 win on Friday.

- August 22, 2024: The team's comeback attempt fell short against Reno, resulting in an 11-8 loss on Thursday.

Key Matches

- August 20, 2024: The Chihuahuas secured a 10-2 win against Oklahoma City, ending their 10-game losing streak on Tuesday.

- August 18, 2024: Cal Mitchell homered in a 5-2 loss to Salt Lake on Sunday.

- August 17, 2024: The Chihuahuas led 3-1 in the fifth inning but ultimately lost 11-6 to Salt Lake on Saturday.

Challenges

- August 16, 2024: A dropped fly ball in the ninth inning led to a 4-3 loss to Salt Lake on Friday.

- August 15, 2024: The Chihuahuas lost 8-7 to Salt Lake in a 10-inning game on Thursday.

- August 14, 2024: The team hit two homers but lost 9-5 to Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Community Engagement

The Chihuahuas have shown resilience in their recent games, but their overall performance has been inconsistent. They are working to build a strong fan base, including reaching out to Spanish-speaking fans in the region. The team's efforts to engage with the local community, including bilingual promotional activities and partnerships with local media, are commendable.