Nuts Stranded in the Sun in 6-3 Loss
Published on June 19, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release
Modesto, CA. - Missed opportunities early cost the Modesto Nuts in a 6-3 loss to the Inland Empire 66ers on Sunday afternoon to close the first half.
In the first four innings, the Nuts (26-44) had multiple chances but were only able to push a single tally against 66ers' (23-47) starter Jake Jewell (W, 1-7). Max White smacked a RBI single in the third inning. Other than that, the Nuts stranded eight baserunners in the first four frames. Overall, the Nuts left eleven on the basepaths.
Jewell worked five innings, allowed seven hits with five walks and five strikeouts.
The 66ers broke a tie game in the sixth with Helmis Rodriguez (L, 1-4) on the mound. A leadoff walk came around to score as part of a two-run double by Zach Houchins. Zach Welz added a RBI groundout. Rodriguez tossed 1.2 and allowed three runs on two hits.
Carlos Polanco tossed five innings in the start for the Nuts allowing just one run with five strikeouts and only one walk.
Troy Stein smashed a solo homer. White went 2-for-5 with two singles. Wes Rogers reached three times, smacked a double and scored two runs.
The Nuts are back in action to start the second half on Thursday night in Bakersfield. First pitch is scheduled for sunset. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at just before that. Listen live online.
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