After losing the last three games to the Round Rock Express, the El Paso Chihuahuas got back on the winning track by beating the Express 4-2 on Monday night at Dell Diamond.
The Chihuahuas had a huge second inning as they scored 3 runs. John Andreoli went 2-for-4 atop the El Paso batting order Monday. Pedro Florimón went 1-for-3 with a two-run single in the second inning. Michael Cantu went 1-for-3 with an RBI and now has hits in three consecutive games.
Chihuahuas starter Jerry Keel had a good game as he allowed one run in 5.2 innings, his longest appearance of the year. reliever Mason Thompson pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn his second save of the series and fifth save of the season. Thompson has pitched three scoreless outings over the last five days in his hometown of Round Rock.
The Chihuahuas will try to split the series with Round Rock on Tuesday, game time is at 6:05 p.m.