Sunday's Giants-Nuts Game Suspended Due To Rain
Published on April 11, 2010 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
Sunday's San Jose-Modesto game at John Thurman Field was suspended after two innings due to heavy rain with the Giants leading by a 7-2 score. The teams will finish the game on Friday, May 21 as part of a doubleheader when San Jose returns to Modesto. By league rule, the suspended game will be a regulation nine-inning contest before a seven-inning game to conclude the doubleheader.
On Sunday, the Giants scored two runs in the first inning before striking for five runs in the top of the second. Ehire Adrianza was 2-for-2 with a double to lead the offensive attack while Brandon Belt collected three RBI's. Starting pitcher Justin Fitzgerald had surrendered two unearned runs and four hits over two innings of work.
The Giants return to action on Monday evening with their home opening game against the Visalia Rawhide at Municipal Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Festivities include a spectacular postgame fireworks show, magnet schedule giveaway and the championship ring ceremony. General Admission tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling (408) 297-1435 or by visiting www.sjgiants.com. Monday's game will also be televised live on Comcast Hometown Network, Digital Channel 104. Kyle Nicholson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is slated to start on the mound for San Jose while Visalia is expected to counter with Josh Collmenter (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
California League Stories from April 11, 2010
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