Liberato Homers Twice But Nuts Fall 5-4
Modesto, CA. - Despite two long balls by Luis Liberato, an early deficit was too large to overcome for the Modesto Nuts in a 5-4 loss to the Visalia Rawhide on Saturday night at John Thurman Field. Colin Rodgers (L, 1-2) made his first start for the Nuts (22-27) this
Modesto, CA. - Despite two long balls by
In the second, Rodgers battled his command hitting a batter and issuing a bases-loaded walk. The Rawhide (26-23) collected a sac fly and a RBI single to push across three runs in the first two innings.
Rodgers worked four innings and allowed four runs on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk.
Liberato's first home run came in the third against
Liberato smashed a second home run in the seventh inning to make it a one-run game. In the ninth,
The last game of this six-game homestand is set for 2:05 p.m. on Sunday. Coverage on ModestoNuts.com will start at 1:50 p.m. Listen live online on your phone, tablet or PC by clicking HERE.