RANCHO CUCAMONGA . (AP) -- Gareth Morgan hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Modesto Nuts to an 8-6 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Monday.

The home run by Morgan scored Luis Liberato and Kevin Santa to tie the game 5-5.

The Nuts took the lead for good in the ninth when Bryson Brigman hit a two-run single.

Rancho Cucamonga saw its comeback attempt come up short after Cody Thomas hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Gavin Lux in the ninth inning to cut the Modesto lead to 8-6.

Seth Elledge (5-1) got the win in relief while Connor Strain (0-2) took the loss in the California League game.

Jared Walker homered and singled, driving home two runs for the Quakes. Thomas homered and doubled, driving home four runs.

Modesto improved to 5-2 against Rancho Cucamonga this season.com