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Chihuahuas continue slide with sixth consecutive loss
By Paige Wood at KVIA ABC-7
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso Chihuahuas' tough stretch continued Saturday night as they fell to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. This extends their losing streak to six games, the teams longest skid of the 2026 season.
The loss comes one night after a heartbreaking defeat on Friday.
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Key takeaway The Chihuahuas were one out away from securing a 3-2 win before throwing error at first base allowed three Sugar land runners to score.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Chihuahuas' six-game losing streak has significant implications for the team's standing in the league and the morale of El Paso fans. As the homestand against Sugar Land continues, the pressure is on for the Chihuahuas to regroup and avoid a series sweep. The team's performance will be closely watched by the local community, which has come to expect competitive baseball from the Chihuahuas. The fact that Marcos Castañon and Jackson Wolf have shown bright spots in recent games suggests that the team has the talent to turn things around. However, the Chihuahuas' inability to close out games, as seen in Friday's heartbreaking defeat, is a concern that needs to be addressed. With the losing streak weighing heavily on the team, the next game will be crucial in determining the direction of the season and the team's chances of making a comeback.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso Chihuahuas' tough stretch continued Saturday night as they fell to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. This extends their losing streak to six games, the teams longest skid of the 2026 season.
The loss comes one night after a heartbreaking defeat on Friday.
The Chi...
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