Good Guys Split Series with San Jose

Good Guys Split Series with San Jose

Final Score: Nuts 9, Giants 8

By: Micah Mashore

Post-Game Recap: Modesto defeats San Jose 9-8

In a Cal League North Division matchup at John Thurman Field, the Modesto Nuts edged out the San Jose Giants 9-8 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moment. Despite a valiant effort by the Giants, who had the go ahead run at the plate in the 9th inning, the Nuts managed to pull off the win, securing themselves a series and a season split with the San Jose Giants

The Nuts initially seemed poised for victory as they built a commanding 8-4 lead through seven innings. Key contributions from players like DH Tai Peete and 3B Brandon Eike , who each drove in runs, kept the Nuts in front. Peete was particularly impressive, going 4-for-5 with a pair of RBIs, while Eike added a significant boost with a 3-for-3 performance and an RBI.

The Giants, however, were not to be outdone. After trailing by four runs, San Jose staged a dramatic comeback in the ninth inning. They scored three runs to get within a run, thanks in large part to clutch hits from players like DH Jonathan Hipwell and 2B Zander Darby. Darby, who had a notable game with three RBIs and his first professional hit, and Hipwell, with an RBI of his own, were instrumental in the Giants' rally.

RHP Jean Munoz (2-2, 10.71 ERA) pitched 1.1 innings and got the win for Modesto. San Jose starter LHP Jacob Bresnahan (0-3, 14.21 ERA) picked up the loss for San Jose.

Modesto will head south to start a 6-game series with the South Division leading Lake Elsinore Storm, while San Jose will head to host the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes next week at Excite Ballpark.