66ers Cruise past the Nuts

POST GAME RECAP

July 31, 2024 Inland Empire 66ers 13-19 (38-59) @ MODESTO NUTS 16-16 (57-39) 7:05 pm

Final Score: Inland Empire 66ers 17, Modesto Nuts 9

The Inland Empire 66ers unleashed an offensive barrage at John Thurman Field, overpowering the Modesto Nuts with a commanding 17-9 victory. The win improves the 66ers' record to 13-19; 38-59, keeping them in 4th place in the CAL South division, while the Nuts drop to 16-16; 57-39 2nd place in the CAL North.

Inland Empire 1B Imanol Vargas led the 66ers barrage with a pair of 2-run HR’s. His first home run was part of a 7-run 2nd inning that set up the 66ers with the early lead. 3b Mitchell Daly was 3-4 with 3 runs in his professional debut. Los Angeles Angels ‘24 first round draft pick 2B Christian Moore also made his pro debut and was 2-5 with 3 RBI’s for Inland Empire. With the series now split, game three will be tomorrow evening at 7:05 pm.

Key Modesto Performances:

• Jones' Power Display: Nuts DH Carson Jones led the Modesto offense with a home run (11th on the season) in the 3rd inning and contributed a total of two RBIs.

• Pagliarini's Contribution: 2B Charlie Pagliarini added a stellar performance with two hits, including a double in which he was thrown out at third, and drove in three runs.

• Emerson’s Impact: SS Colt Emerson provided a strong offensive boost with three hits and three RBIs.

• Pitching Summary:

• Kent (W, 2-11): Starting pitcher Barrett Kent earned the win despite a high-scoring game, pitching 5 innings and allowing three earned runs on five hits. He struck out four and walked two, showing resilience.

• Gough (L, 6-3): The loss went to Nuts' starter Gough, who struggled through two innings, giving up seven earned runs on six hits. His early exit left the Nuts playing catch-up.