LANCASTER  (AP) — Roberto Ramos hit three home runs and drove in six runs, as the Lancaster JetHawks defeated the Modesto Nuts 14-9 on Sunday.

The home runs by Ramos, all two-run shots, came in the fifth, sixth and eighth innings. Colton Welker homered and singled twice, driving in five runs and scoring four in the win.

Lancaster starter Brandon Gold (1-0) picked up the win despite allowing five runs and 11 hits over six innings. Opposing starter Danny Garcia (0-1) took the loss in the California League game after a rough outing in which he allowed seven runs and nine hits over 4 2/3 innings. Reid Humphreys pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for his second save of the season.

Several Nuts chipped in at the plate, as seven players picked up at least a pair of hits. Logan Taylor homered and doubled, driving in three runs.