The strength of the defending PCL Champion El Paso Chihuahuas roster heading into the home opener against the always tough Las Vegas 51s, appeared to be the pitching. That held true on Thursday night in front of an opening day crowd of 9,761, as starter Walker Lockett pitched six innings of six hit ball, striking out eight and only giving up one run.
The Chihuahuas would back Lockett with a strong bullpen and plenty of run support and bring home an 8-1 victory on Thursday night.
Third baseman Cory Spangenberg started the game off with a barehanded pick up of a swinging bunt off the bat of 51s lead-off hitter Gavin Cecchini.