Ports Fall Behind Early in Loss to Nuts

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MODESTO, Ca.- The Modesto Nuts pounded out 15 hits and scored seven runs in the second inning as the Ports fell 14-3 in the series finale at John Thurman Field on Sunday evening.

The Nuts (36-24) jumped on top with a run in the bottom of the first. Ports' starter Kumar Nambiar recorded the first two outs of the frame, but allowed a double to Alberto Rodriguez who came around to score on a single to left field by Robert Perez, Jr. to give Modesto a 1-0 lead.

The Ports (25-35) tied the ballgame in the top of the second inning. T.J. Schofield-Sam walked with one out and scored from first base on a double down the left field line by Danny Bautista off Nuts' starter Max Roberts to tie the game at one.

Modesto put the game out of reach with a seven run bottom of the second inning. The inning began with three straight singles off of Nambiar to give the Nuts in front 2-1. After a strikeout and a single the Nuts had the bases loaded for Noelvi Marte who doubled down the left field line to drive in two and make it 4-1.

Alberto Rodriguez reached on an error to drive in another run, and Perez, Jr followed with a three-run home run to make it 8-1 and chase Nambiar.

The Ports scored twice in the top of the third to make it 8-3, but Nuts pitching retired the final 18 Stockton hitters in order to end the ballgame.

Nambiar (0-3) took the loss for Stockton, allowing eight runs on eight hits in just 1 1/3 innings. Nuts reliever Robert Winslow (2-4) got the win for Modesto with three scoreless innings in relief of Roberts.

After an off-day on Monday, the Ports return home for a six-game series with the Fresno Grizzlies starting on Tuesday at 7:05 pm at Banner Island Ballpark. Single game tickets and ticket packages are available on stocktonports.com.