Las Vegas Aviators win 4th game in a row

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Published: May. 16, 2024 at 10:56 PM PDT

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Las Vegas Aviators defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas, 7-3, in game three of the six-game series before a crowd of 6,140 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

The Aviators, winners of four straight games (ties season-high), improved to 21-21 and El Paso dropped to 17-25.

The Aviators, trailing 2-0, scored six unanswered runs to lead 6-2 after four innings.

Aviators right fielder Daz Cameron was 2-for-3, two doubles, two walks, three runs scored. Designated hitter Miguel Andujar (ML Rehab) was 2-for-3 with a three-run double in the third inning to break the 2-2 tie. Center fielder Lawrence Butler was 1-for-2, two walks, two runs scored.

Las Vegas right-hander J.T. Ginn pitched 2.1 innings in the no decision. He allowed 4 hits, 2 runs, walked 1 and struck out 3 on 49 pitches (28 strikes).

El Paso second baseman Matthew Batten was 3-for-5, double, run scored.

Chihuahuas left-hander Ryan Carpenter suffered the loss. He pitched 4.0 innings and allowed 6 hits, 6 runs, walked 4 and struck out 3 on 85 pitches (51 strikes).

Game four of the six-game homestand is Friday at 7:05 p.m. and a post-game FIREWORKS show is scheduled.