Nuts Take Fourth Straight Win

July 6, 2019 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release

STOCKTON, CA. - Penn Murfee posted a career-high in strikeouts to help propel the Modesto Nuts to a 7-3 win against the Stockton Ports on Friday night at Banner Island Ballpark.

Murfee (W, 4-2) was able to get out of a jam with a pair of runners in scoring position in the first inning by retiring seven in a row. After the first, only one Ports (41-43; 8-8) baserunner reached scoring position. Murfee struck a career-high nine batters including the final two he faced.

The Nuts' offense built their lead in the middle innings. Jake Scheiner and Jack Larsen singled home runs in the fourth inning. In the fifth, Jarred Kelenic smacked a solo home run in the fifth. He followed that up with a RBI double in the sixth. Larsen added his second hit in the sixth as well when he connected on a towering two-run homer.

Ports starter Xavier Altamirano (L, 3-5) worked 5.1 innings and allowed six runs on nine hits while striking out five and walking one.

The Nuts go for the series sweep in the three-game series finale against the Ports on Saturday night. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:00 p.m. Listen live online on your phone, tablet or PC.

California League Stories from July 6, 2019

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