Nuts Tie It Late, Fall 4-3 in Extras
April 13, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release
Bakersfield, CA. - After the Modesto Nuts tied it in the seventh, Kyle Petty cracked a walk-off home run in the 13th for the Bakersfield Blaze to send the Nuts to a series loss with a 4-3 defeat at Sam Lynn Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon.
Troy Neiman had worked out of a jam in the 11th before tossing a perfect 12th inning for the Nuts (2-4). In the 13th, Logan Cozart (L, 0-1) allowed a solo home run to center off the bat of Kyle Petty to start the 13th and send the Nuts to the loss.
The Nuts had a few chances against the Blaze (2-4) bullpen but stranded four runners in scoring position in the 10th, 11th and 13th frames.
Isaac Sanchez (W, 1-0) tossed a perfect 13th inning for the Blaze with two strikeouts.
Wes Rogers reached five times at the top of the order with two triples and two runs scored.
Drew Weeks collected a pair of sac flies and Forrest Wall had tied the game in the seventh with a RBI single.
Jesus Tinoco bounced back after a rough first start with the Nuts to throw 5.1 innings allowing three runs and striking out two and walking one.
Anthony Misiewcz worked six innings in his start for the Blaze giving up two runs and striking out five.
The home opener is set for Thursday night at John Thurman Field. First pitch against the Stockton Ports is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:00 p.m. Listen live online by clicking here.
California League Stories from April 13, 2016
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- Nuts Tie It Late, Fall 4-3 in Extras - Modesto Nuts
- Petty Wallops Nuts in 13th, 4-3 - Bakersfield Blaze
- Sixers Drop Third Straight One-Run Game, Fall to 0-6 - Inland Empire 66ers
- Giants Bounce Back with 8-5 Victory over Rawhide - San Jose Giants
- Diaz with Big Night in Rancho's 6-5 Win over Inland Empire - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Unearned Runs Sink Ports in 3-1 Loss - Stockton Ports
- Solid Arms Carry JetHawks to Series Win - Lancaster JetHawks
- Sloppy Defense Dooms Blaze in 13-3 Defeat - Bakersfield Blaze
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