Visalia Rawhide Edge Out Modesto Nuts 13-11 in a High-Scoring Matchup

Visalia Rawhide Edge Out Modesto Nuts 13-11 in a High-Scoring Matchup

In a dramatic and high-scoring encounter, the Visalia Rawhide managed to outlast the Modesto Nuts with a narrow 13-11 victory taking the series opener at John Thurman Field.

The game was a rollercoaster from start to finish, with both teams trading blows in a battle of offensive firepower. The Nuts jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, scoring 6 2nd-inning runs, capped off by RF Carlos Jimenez’s 3 RBI triple.

However, the lead was short lived as the Rawhide answered back in the top of the third inning with 7 runs of their own.

Modesto fought back valiantly with a series of strong performances, notably from Jimenez, 3B Brandon Eike (1-4, 2-run HR), and 1B Milkar Perez (2-5, solo-HR, 2 RBI), who kept the game close until the final outs. Eike’s blast in the 5th inning put Modesto up ahead and was his first professional hit.

However, despite a solid offensive showing, the Nuts' pitching could not contain the Rawhide's relentless attack. Visalia scored 3 runs in the 6th to retake the lead and added a couple of insurance runs in the 9th to keep the Nuts at bay.

The loss drops Modesto’s record to 17-20; 58-43 and Visalia improves 21-16; 50-52 with game two of the 6-game series scheduled for tomorrow night at 7:05 pm.

Game Highlights:

Winning Pitcher: Dominguez (2-1, 4.86 ERA)**Losing Pitcher: Ovando (3-4, 5.21 ERA)**Save: Liebano (4, 5.93 ERA)

Visalia Rawhide's Standouts:

• Crisantes (2B): Had a standout performance with a doubles and two RBIs.
• McLaughlin (1B): Contributed with a double and two RBIs.
• Ortiz, A (RF): 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Modesto Nuts' Standouts:

• Jimenez (CF): Provided a major boost with a triple and three RBIs, batting .306.
• Eike (3B): Hit a 2-run home run.
• Perez (1B): Added a solo-home run and two RBIs.