Rafael Ortega and Christian Villanueva hit solo homers and the El Paso Chihuahuas earned a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday night.
Ryan Jackson doubled in Zach Shank for the Rainiers’ run in the fifth inning.
Tacoma’s Rob Whalen (0-4) took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out four.
El Paso’s Andre Rienzo (3-0) allowed one run on four hits in six innings.