Nuts Take Series Opener 8-3
Modesto, CA. - A four-run first-inning rally gave the Modesto Nuts a lead they would not relinquish in an 8-3 win over the Visalia Rawhide on Tuesday night at John Thurman Field. With the win, the Nuts (59-75; 29-35) move into a tie for second with the Rawhide (66-68; 29-35)
Modesto, CA. - A four-run first-inning rally gave the Modesto Nuts a lead they would not relinquish in an 8-3 win over the Visalia Rawhide on Tuesday night at John Thurman Field.
With the win, the Nuts (59-75; 29-35) move into a tie for second with the Rawhide (66-68; 29-35) sitting one game back of the Ports with six games to go in the regular season.
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Smith went six inning allowing seven hits leading to five runs with five walks and three strikeouts.
McCaughan did not allow another run and left the game in the fourth with the tying runs in scoring position.
The Nuts opened the game up in the bottom of the eighth inning when Santa drove home a run on a single and Jordan Cowan plated two runs with a double.
The Nuts host the Rawhide in game two of the three-game set on Wednesday night. First pitch in Modesto 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