The San Diego Padres minor league affiliates completed their first half and took a break while the major league teams celebrated their All-Stars.
Starter Matt Waldron had another good outing in the last game for the Chihuahuas before the break. In 6 IP, Waldron allowed six hits but only two runs in 90 pitches. He has a 3.82 ERA with El Paso. Stephen Kolek started the second to the last game with 3 IP, allowing five hits and a run in 60 pitches. He was followed in the same game by Kyle Hart for 3.2 IP with three hits allowed and two runs in 45 pitches.