CalL1 Modesto Nuts

Tapia Drives in Four in 5-4 Loss

August 9, 2015 - California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


Bakersfield, CA. - For the second straight night, the Nuts dropped a walk-off decision against the Bakersfield Blaze with a 5-4 loss on Saturday night at Sam Lynn Ballpark.

With Matt Carasiti (L, 3-7) on the mound for the Nuts (59-53; 26-16) and the bases loaded with one out, Austin Wilson hit a bouncer to first. Correlle Prime's throw to the plate was wide and the winning run scored on the throwing error to send the Nuts to the loss against the Blaze (44-68; 18-24).

Raimel Tapia drove in all four runs for the Nuts. In the third, Tapia smashed a three-run homer down the right field line. He also added to the Nuts lead with a RBI double in the seventh.

Aaron Brooks (W, 1-2) tossed a pair of scoreless and hitless innings out of the 'pen for the Blaze.

Antonio Senzatela tossed 5.1 innings allowing just two unearned runs while striking out five and walking two.

The Nuts will try to avoid the sweep against the Blaze on Sunday night in the final game of a four-game series slated to start at 7:30 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 7:30 p.m. To listen on your iPhone or iPad click here. For PC and Flash enabled Android phones click here. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Check out the Modesto Nuts Statistics



California League Stories from August 9, 2015


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central