PHOTO REEL: Las Vegas Aviators vs El Paso Chihuahuas – MiLB Series 17 - Game 5 - 2026

The El Paso Chihuahuas defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 15-9, in the finale of a six-game homestand on Sunday at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 4,962. With the loss, Las Vegas dropped to 61-39 overall and 17-10 in the second half, though the Aviators finished the homestand 4-2. El Paso improved to 44-57 overall and 9-17 in the second half.

Las Vegas left-hander Dallas Keuchel suffered the loss, his line undone by a nine-run third inning that sent El Paso to a 13-1 advantage after 2½ innings. Keuchel lasted just 2.0 innings, allowing 4 hits and 4 runs on 45 pitches (26 strikes), walking one and striking out two. El Paso right-hander Sean Boyle earned his eighth victory, throwing 5.2 innings and allowing 5 hits and 5 runs while walking two and striking out two on 80 pitches (51 strikes).

Catcher Blake Hunt led all hitters with a 3-for-4 performance that included two home runs and 5 RBI for El Paso. Left fielder Nick Solak went 4-for-6 with two doubles, 2 RBI and three runs scored, and shortstop Mason McCoy added a 3-for-4 line with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base, 2 RBI and two runs scored for the Chihuahuas. For Las Vegas, shortstop Drew Swift went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and four runs scored, third baseman Darell Hernaiz was 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, an RBI and three runs scored, and second baseman Jonathan Ornelas went 2-for-5 with a home run and 5 RBI. The Aviators will open a six-game road series against the Oklahoma City Comets, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday, July 28 at Oklahoma City.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas, 5-1, in game five of a six-game series before a Harry Potter Jersey Night crowd of 7,877 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The victory extended the Aviators‘ winning streak to four straight games, pushed their record to a Triple-A best 61-38 (.616) — a season-high 23 games over .500 — and gave Las Vegas a 4-1 series lead heading into Sunday’s finale.

Right-hander Jake Garland started for Las Vegas, tossing 3.0 innings and allowing 4 hits, 1 run and 2 strikeouts on 53 pitches before departing with a no-decision. Right-hander James Gonzalez earned the win in relief, while El Paso right-hander Evan Fitterer suffered the loss after surrendering 3 hits, 3 runs and 4 walks over 4.0 innings, striking out 4 on 86 pitches.

First baseman Joey Meneses paced the Aviators offense, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Meneses, who leads all of Triple-A in batting average (.350) and RBI (87), helped break a 1-1 tie with a two-run fourth inning. Left fielder Michael Stefanic was 1-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored, and catcher Bryan Lavastida went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and 2 RBI. For El Paso, first baseman Nick Pratto went 2-for-3 with a double. The Chihuahuas fell to 43-57 overall and 8-17 in the second half.

The Las Vegas Aviators rolled past the El Paso Chihuahuas, 15-9, in game four of a six-game series Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 6,259. The win improved Las Vegas to a Triple-A best 60-38 overall and 16-9 in the second half, while El Paso fell to 43-56 overall and 8-16 in the second half.

Left-hander Ryan Magdic started for Las Vegas and worked 4.2 innings, allowing 8 hits and 2 runs with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts on 72 pitches. Right-hander Nick Hernandez earned the win, while El Paso left-hander Jagger Haynes suffered the loss after allowing 4 hits and 5 runs with 4 walks and 4 strikeouts in just 2.1 innings on 69 pitches.

Right fielder Jack Winkler led all hitters, going 2-for-4 with a grand slam and 5 RBI, highlighted by his bases-clearing blast in Las Vegas‘ seven-run third inning. Center fielder Brayan Buelvas went 2-for-5 with two home runs and 4 RBI, while left fielder Michael Stefanic contributed a 2-for-3 effort with two walks, a double, 1 RBI, and three runs scored. First baseman Joey Meneses also went 2-for-5 with 1 RBI and two runs scored. For El Paso, center fielder Bryce Johnson went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, 2 RBI, and a run scored, and shortstop Mason McCoy was 2-for-4 with a double, 2 RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Las Vegas now leads the series three games to one, with game five set for Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Las Vegas Aviators rallied from a two-run deficit to defeat the El Paso Chihuahuas, 6-5, in game three of a six-game series Wednesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark before a crowd of 5,070. Trailing 5-3 entering the seventh inning, the Aviators pushed across three runs to claim the victory and improve to a Triple-A best 59-38 overall and 15-9 in the second half. The Chihuahuas fell to 43-55 overall and 8-15 in the second half.

Right-hander Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang started for Las Vegas and worked 3.2 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs while walking 4 and striking out 3 on 90 pitches. Zhuang did not factor in the decision. Right-hander Wander Suero earned the win and left-hander Ben Bowden recorded the save. El Paso right-hander Jhony Brito threw 3.0 innings, surrendering 3 hits and 2 runs on 42 pitches, also without a decision. Right-hander Ethan Routzahn was saddled with the loss.

First baseman Joey Meneses, who leads all of Triple-A in batting average (.348) and RBI (84), powered the Aviators offense going 2-for-4 with a home run, 3 RBI and a run scored. Third baseman Darell Hernaiz contributed a 3-for-5 effort with an RBI and a run scored, while shortstop Drew Swift went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored. For El Paso, left fielder Nick Solak went 3-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored, and second baseman Marcos Castanon was 2-for-5 with a double. Las Vegas leads the series 2-1, with game four set for Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas, 5-1, in game two of a six-game series Saturday before a crowd of 4,298 at Las Vegas Ballpark. With the win, Las Vegas improved to a PCL-best 58-38 overall and 14-9 in the second half, while El Paso dropped to 43-54 overall and 8-14 in the second half.

Right-hander Braden Nett started for Las Vegas, pitching 3.0 innings and allowing 1 hit and 1 run while walking 6 and striking out 3 on 75 pitches. Left-hander James Gonzalez earned the victory with 3.2 scoreless innings, walking 2 and striking out 4. El Paso left-hander Jackson Wolf suffered the loss after allowing 7 hits and 4 runs over 4.0 innings, walking 1 and striking out 6 on 83 pitches.

Aviators shortstop Drew Swift led all hitters, going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, 3 RBI and a run scored. Center fielder Brayan Buelvas went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored, and right fielder Jared Dickey added a 2-for-4 performance with a run scored. The lone Chihuahuas run came in the first inning on an RBI single by third baseman Marcos Castanon, who finished 1-for-3 with a walk. The series is now tied at 1-1, with game three scheduled for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark.