3-0 Shutout Sends Nuts to Fifth Straight Loss
August 21, 2015 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release
Modesto, CA. - For the second straight night, the Modesto Nuts' offense was shutdown leading to a 3-0 loss to the Stockton Ports on Thursday night at John Thurman Field.
The loss sends the Nuts (62-60; 29-24) into a three-way tie for the California League's North Division Wild Card lead.
Ports (62-61; 25-28) starter Casey Meisner (W, 1-1) tossed five shutout innings and allowed just two singles. At one point the righty retired eleven in a row while striking out five and walking none.
Lou Trivino followed and was lights out over three innings while striking out five. Ben Bracewell (S, 5/6) worked around a leadoff walk by retiring the final three hitters in a row to end the Nuts' night.
Alex Balog (L, 2-6) worked 5.2 innings and allowed three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and a season-high-tying three walks. Michael Soto drove in a pair of runs. Trent Gilbert added a RBI single in the sixth.
Game two of a four-game series is slated for 7:05 p.m. on Friday night. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:00 p.m. To listen on your iPhone or iPad click here. For PC and Flash enabled Android phones click here. If you are at the ballpark, you can listen on the non-delay, in-stadium broadcast on 90.9 FM.
California League Stories from August 21, 2015
- Two Pitchers, Two Homers; Blaze Victorious 5-3 - Bakersfield Blaze
- Dan Altavilla and Tyler O'Neill Named Postseason All Stars - Bakersfield Blaze
- Reed Named Cal League Most Valuable Player - Lancaster JetHawks
- Vic Zapien Named California League Clubhouse Manager of the Year - Stockton Ports
- Christian Arroyo and Chase Johnson Named to Postseason All-Star Team - San Jose Giants
- J.R. House Named California League Manager of the Year - Visalia Rawhide
- 2015 California League Field Awards and Post Season All-Stars Named - CalL1
- Radziewski Stymies Storm in Series Opener - Lancaster JetHawks
- Mavericks Send 66ers to Seventh Straight Loss - Inland Empire 66ers
- Giants Edge Blaze for Third Straight Win - San Jose Giants
- Shelton Delivers a Gem in 4-0 Win - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Ports Open Road Trip with Key 3-0 Win - Stockton Ports
- 3-0 Shutout Sends Nuts to Fifth Straight Loss - Modesto Nuts
- O'Neill Hits 28th Dinger in 3-2 Loss - Bakersfield Blaze
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
