CalL1 Modesto Nuts

Nuts' Bats Silenced Again in 7-0 Loss

Published on June 26, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


Bakersfield, CA. - After falling into a first-inning hole, the Modesto Nuts never recovered falling 7-0 against the Bakersfield Blaze on Saturday night at Sam Lynn Ballpark.

Carlos Polanco (L, 2-6) was unable to get out of the first in his start for the Nuts (1-2; 27-46), walking six and allowing three runs. A throwing error allowed the first run to score. Polanco walked in two runs with the bases loaded before he was pulled after recording just two outs and facing eight batters.

Helmis Rodriguez entered after that and struck out the first man he faced to finish the first on his way to 4.1 scoreless innings against the Blaze (2-1; 29-34)

Tyler Pike (W, 4-5) was good in six shutout innings. He had to work out of just one jam in the sixth when Forrest Wall recorded a two-out double. Wes Rogers walked and Shane Hoelsher smacked a single to load up the bases with two outs. Dom Nunez flew out to left to end the threat.

Gianfranco Wawoe added a two-run homer in the sixth. An error and two-out double added two unearned runs in the seventh for the Blaze.

In the finale of a four-game set with the Blaze, the Nuts go after a series split on Sunday night at 7:45 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:40 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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