Early Burst Not Enough in 8-4 Loss

SAN JOSE, CA. - After an early start by the Modesto Nuts' offense, the San Jose Giants scored eight unanswered runs to send the Nuts to an 8-4 loss on Tuesday night at Excite Ballpark.
Right away in the first inning, the Nuts (32-44; 2-4) got to Matt Frisbee (W, 3-6). Jake Scheiner launched a two-run double before scoring on Jack Larsen's RBI triple. In the second, Johnny Adams smashed a solo home run.
That was the last run the Nuts' offense pushed across against the Giants' (32-43; 2-4) starter who worked five innings allowing four runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks.
The Giants started their comeback in the second inning against Penn Murfee (L, 3-1). Manuel Geraldo singled home a run. In the third, Joey Bart tripled home a run. The Giants took the lead in the fourth. After Murfee struck out two to start the inning, Brandon Van Horn whacked the go-ahead three-run homer. Murfee went four innings allowing five runs on eight hits but with six strikeouts and one walk.
Heliot Ramos opened the game up with a two-run homer in the sixth.
J.T. Salter retired the last six of the game out of the Nuts' bullpen.
The Nuts go for the series victory in game three against the Giants. First pitch on Wednesday is at 12:30 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 12:20 p.m. Listen live online on your phone, tablet or PC by clicking HERE.