CalL1 Modesto Nuts

Hoelscher Lifts Off; Almonte Stifles; Nuts Win 4-3

May 27, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


Modesto, CA. - Shane Hoelsher and Yency Almonte each went deep in their own way to lead the Modesto Nuts to a 4-3 win over the High Desert Mavericks to lock up a series win on Thursday night at John Thurman Field.

Shane Hoelscher broke the tie in the fifth with a mammoth two-run homer over the left field wall for the Nuts (19-28). Yency Almonte (W, 4-3) went as deep as any Nuts starter this season working eight strong innings allowing just one earned run on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk.

Tyler Davis (L, 1-1) went 5.2 innings allowing four runs on ten hits in his start for the Mavericks (30-18). Davis struck out four and walked just one.

Jerry Vasto (S, 7/9) issued a two out walk but struck out the final man of the night to lock down the win for the Nuts.

The Nuts welcome the San Jose Giants to town on Friday night to start a four-game, two-city series at 7:05 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:00 p.m. Listen live online.

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