Three Arms Lead Way to 3-1 Win
Modesto, CA. - Nick Wells led a terrific pitching performance from the Modesto Nuts' staff in a 3-1 win against the Lake Elsinore Storm on Friday night at John Thurman Field. Wells (W, 1-1) retired the first eight he faced against the Storm (36-43; 2-7) in the opening game of
Modesto, CA. -
Wells (W, 1-1) retired the first eight he faced against the Storm (36-43; 2-7) in the opening game of a five-game series. After a two-out third-inning single, Wells retired the next nine batters in a row before a sixth-inning single.
The only run against Wells was an unearned tally as a result of a throwing error by third baseman
Avila worked 5 1/3 innings allowing three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts.
Game two of this five-game series with the Storm is set for Saturday night 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.