MODESTO (AP) — Chris Mariscal singled twice, driving in a run and also scoring one as the Modesto Nuts topped the San Jose Giants 5-3 on Sunday.
Joe DeCarlo homered and singled for Modesto.
San Jose started the scoring in the first inning when Dillon Dobson hit a two-run double.
After Modesto scored three runs in the first, the Nuts extended their lead in the fourth inning when DeCarlo hit a solo home run.
The Nuts tacked on another run in the seventh when Joey Curletta hit an RBI single, scoring Eric Filia.
Modesto right-hander Pablo Lopez (4-7) picked up a quality start and the win after allowing three runs on nine hits over seven innings. Opposing starter Mark Reyes (4-10) took the loss in the California League game after giving up four runs and nine hits over five innings.
Marvin Gorgas retired the side in order for his second save of the season.
T.J. Bennett singled three times for the Giants.
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