Salt Lake Bees claim first series win at El Paso since 2018

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Salt Lake Bees claim first series win at El Paso since 2018
Summary

The Salt Lake Bees secured their first series victory at Southwest University Park against the El Paso Chihuahuas, winning four of six games over the weekend. Their comeback began with a ninth-inning rally to clinch the opener 4-3. The Bees lost 3-2 in the second game but responded with an 8-2 victory on Friday, led by Brett Kerry's seven innings and Omar Martinez’s four RBIs. A thrilling 8-7 win followed on Saturday, with Niko Kavadas contributing four RBIs. On Sunday, Salt Lake finished strong with a comprehensive 13-7 win, tallying nine unanswered runs. The Bees have now won three consecutive games for the first time since June.

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  • Salt Lake went 4-2 against El Paso over the weekend.
  • Bees scored four runs in the ninth inning on Saturday for the comeback win.
  • On Sunday, Salt Lake surged with nine unanswered runs.
  • Brett Kerry pitched seven strong innings in the Friday win.
  • Nelson Rada had a solid performance, contributing several key hits.
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  • 10:25 PMYahoo SportsSeries recap: Bees fetch first series win at El Paso in 8 years
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The Salt Lake Bees defeat El Paso as the 2026 season nears its end

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