Colorado Springs, L 2-6
Chaz Roe allowed three runs (two earned) in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six and walking four. Edgmer Escalona allowed three runs on two homers in the ninth inning. Jimmy Gobble made his season debut by recording the final out of the seventh inning.
Mike McKenry collected two hits and his first RBI of the season. Warren Schaeffer went 3-for-3.
Tulsa had its game canceled due to wet grounds. A double-header will be played today.
Modesto, W 12-1
The Nuts jumped out to an early 9-0 lead in this contest, putting up seven in the top of the first. A Jordan Pacheco two-run triple, a fielding error, a David Christensen RBI single, and a Thomas Field three-run double accounted for the seven runs. Christensen added another RBI in the second inning. To cap off his night, Thomas Field hit an inside-the-park homer in the fifth inning. He went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a homer, and four RBI.
Kenny Durst allowed a run on four hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. Rex Brothers struck out one and walked one in the ninth inning to finish the game.
Asheville, L 4-5
The Tourists attempted a comeback in the seventh inning with a three-spot, but they could only manage to bring the game to within one run. That inning started with back-to-back-to-back doubles by Jose Gonzalez, Joseph Sanders (he had another in the game too), and Tyler Massey. A few plays later Eliezer Mesa drove in a run on a ground out.
Juan Gonzalez allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings. He also struck out five.