CalL1 Modesto Nuts

Howard Ends Four-Game Skid

June 3, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


Adelanto, CA. - Sam Howard was great again for the Modesto Nuts in a 2-1 win over the High Desert Mavericks to avoid a sweep at Heritage Field on Friday night.

Sam Howard (W, 4-3) picked up right where he left off after a tremendous month of May in which he posted a 2.41 ERA for the Nuts (21-33). Howard worked a season-high-tying eight innings while allowing only one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and no walks. Howard retired 12 in a row after allowing a one-out single in the first inning.

All the Nuts offense came on one play in the fourth inning against Adam Quintana (L, 1-3) and the Mavs (33-22). Wes Rogers opened the fourth inning with a walk. Shane Hoelscher followed with a RBI single to put runners at the corners. Max White smacked a RBI single into right. Hoelscher attempted to go first to third. Mavs' right fielder Jario Beras overthrew third base and allowed Hoelscher to score the run that ended up being the difference in the game.

Quintana worked six strong innings allowing just three hits and striking out seven.

Jerry Vasto (S, 8/10) turned in another shutdown ninth retiring the Mavs in order with one strikeout.

The Nuts continue their road trip with the opener of a four-game set against the JetHawks on Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 6:00 p.m. Listen live online. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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