CalL1 Modesto Nuts

Nuts Unable to Complete Sweep in 4-3 Loss

Published on July 20, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


Stockton, CA. - A walk-off walk ended the Modesto Nuts' three-game winning streak with a 4-3 loss to the Stockton Ports on Tuesday night at Banner Island Ballpark.

Luis Niebla (L, 1-1) worked the eleventh and surrendered two singles before an intentional walk loaded the bases for the Ports (11-15; 38-58). Niebla issued a walk to John Nogowski on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Carlos Navas (W, 3-5) struck out five in two sharp innings out of the bullpen for the Ports.

Ryan Castellani started the game for the Nuts (10-16; 36-60) and worked 6.2 innings while allowing three runs with a season-high six walks. He exited after the Ports tied the game with a two-run triple by Melvin Mercedes in the seventh.

Collin Ferguson had given the Nuts the lead with a RBI single in the fifth as part of a 2-for-3 day. Luis Jean drove in a run with a RBI single. Wes Rogers went 2-for-5 with a RBI knock in the sixth.

Logan Cozart tossed 3.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen with three strikeouts and no walks.

After an off day on Wednesday, the Nuts return home to open a four-game set with the Blaze at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday night. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:00 p.m. Listen live online.

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