Ivan Melendez Makes Hometown Debut in El Paso's Triple-A Baseball Game

El Paso native Ivan Melendez returned to his hometown to play his first professional baseball game at Southwest University Park as a member of the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Aces faced the El Paso Chihuahuas in the opening game of a six-game series. Melendez, batting seventh as the designated hitter, recorded one hit, two RBIs, and a walk during the game. Despite Melendez's efforts, the Chihuahuas staged a remarkable comeback from a 6-2 deficit to win 13-6, with key performances from José Miranda and Pablo Reyes. The series continues with the next game scheduled for Wednesday at 12:05 p.m.

Key Details: • Next game: Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. Mountain Time at Southwest University Park. • Reno's starting pitcher: Dylan Ray (1-2, 3.72 ERA) vs. El Paso's Griffin Canning (0-1, 4.32 ERA). • Ivan Melendez's performance: 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs and a walk.