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Nuts Power Past the Grizzlies

July 3, 2024 - California League (CalL)
Modesto Nuts News Release


In another scorcher at John Thurman Field, the Modesto Nuts secured a 7-3 victory over the visiting Fresno Grizzlies as temperatures reached 106 degrees on the field, but the Brody Hopkins was even hotter.

The Modesto starter went 6 innings scattering 4 hits allowing 3 runs (2 earned) amd striking out a career-high 10 Grizzlies batters, (including 4 in the 3rd inning).

Fresno took an early lead after C Ben McCabe came around to score following a Brody Hopkins wild pitch on a strikeout of Caleb Hobson in the third inning. Modesto answered back in the fourth inning with back-to-back RBI singles from C Connor Charping (who scored RF Aidan Smith) and 1B Milkar Perez (scoring SS Tai Peete). Smith was aboard after a single extended his hit streak to 10 games.

The Nuts capitalized on key offensive opportunities, highlighted by a four-run outburst in the sixth inning that cemented their lead. 3B Luis Suisbel hit his 3rd home run of the series (9th of the season), a solo shot to tie the game at 3-3. 2B Charlie Pagliarini came up with two on and hit a 3-run homer off of the scoreboard to give the Nuts a 6-3 advantage.

Modesto added another run in the 9th when Charlie Pagliarini drew a bases loaded walk, picking up his fourth RBI of the evening.

Anyelo Ovando (2.0 innings, 2 K's) and CJ Widger (1.0 inning, 3 K's) were effective in relief as they kept the Grizzlies off the scoreboard and ensured the win for Modesto.

Key Moments:

Offensive Standouts: Pagliarini was a powerhouse for the Nuts, blasting a crucial three-run homer in the sixth inning. Suisbel also contributed with a solo shot earlier in the same inning.

Pitching Dominance: Hopkins led the charge on the mound for the Nuts, delivering a solid performance over six innings, allowing only three runs and striking out ten batters to earn the win.

Next Game: The Modesto Nuts will aim to continue their winning ways as they send RHP Tyler Gough to the mound against Fresno Grizzlies starter RHP Jack Mahoney tomorrow night at 7:05 pm. Tomorrow night will be the Modesto Nuts Independence Day Celebration as we will have post-game fireworks following the game.

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