MODESTO, CA. - Three pitchers stymied the Modesto Nuts' offense in a 6-2 loss against the Inland Empire 66ers on Tuesday night at John Thurman Field. Aaron Hernandez started the game for the 66ers (44-70; 18-27) and did not allow a hit over his four innings of work while retiring
MODESTO, CA. - Three pitchers stymied the Modesto Nuts' offense in a 6-2 loss against the Inland Empire 66ers on Tuesday night at John Thurman Field.
Aaron Hernandez started the game for the 66ers (44-70; 18-27) and did not allow a hit over his four innings of work while retiring the final seven he faced. Jorge Tavarez (W, 3-2) followed and retired the first four he faced before Jose Caballero recorded the Nuts' (52-63; 22-23) first hit with a single in the sixth. Jarred Kelenic drove him home with a RBI double to push his hitting streak to seven games. Jack Larsen added a RBI double in the inning but that was all the Nuts' offense could produce. Nate Bertness (S, 3/4) worked the last 3.1 innings while allowing just one hit with two strikeouts.
Clay Chandler (L, 1-2) heaved two scoreless innings before Leonardo Rivas singled home a run. Devin Davis connected on a two-out, two-run homer in the fourth inning. Mike Stefanic plated a run with a double in the fifth. Chandler lasted 5.2 innings while giving up five runs on eight hits with one walk and five strikeouts.
The Nuts look to even up their three-game set with the 66ers on Wednesday night. First pitch on is at 7:05 p.m. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 6:50 p.m. Listen live online on your phone, tablet or PC by clicking HERE.
