MODESTO (AP) — Joey Curletta doubled and singled twice, scoring two runs as the Modesto Nuts beat the Lancaster JetHawks 8-1 on Friday.
Joe DeCarlo doubled and singled twice for Modesto.
Modesto started the scoring in the first inning when Jordan Cowan scored on a stolen base and Curletta hit a sacrifice fly.
The JetHawks cut into the deficit in the third inning when Garrett Hampson hit an RBI single, bringing home Scott Burcham.
Modesto later scored in three additional innings, including a four-run seventh, when Arturo Nieto hit a three-run home run to help put the game out of reach.
Modesto right-hander Robert Dugger (3-5) picked up the win after allowing one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. Opposing starter Jesus Tinoco (11-6) took the loss in the California League game after giving up three runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings.
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