Rockies farm roundup: Fowler, Stewart slumps continue

Triple-A Colorado Springs (L, 4-2 at Tacoma, box)
Dexter Fowler and Ian Stewart endured another hitless night for the Sky Sox, combining to go 0-for-7. Fowler is 0-for-14 in his past four games but has walked six times. Stewart is 1-for-21 in his past five. Right fielder Cole Garner and designated hitter Mike Paulk each hit solo home runs. Starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez allowed four runs (three earned) in three innings. Reliever Bruce Billings and Josh Roenicke combined for pitch five shutout innings. Billings allowed one hit and struck out four in three innings and Roenicke pitched two perfect innings.

Double-A Tulsa (W, 12-8 vs. Northwest Arkansas, box)
Left fielder Scott Beerer was 3-for-4 with a grand slam, a double, two runs and stolen base. Shortstop Thomas Field was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI. First baseman Ben Paulsen and second baseman James Cesario also homered. Center fielder Tim Wheeler was 2-for-4 with two runs. Designated hitter Mike Zuanich was 1-for-5 in his first game after being promoted from Modesto. Starting pitcher Rob Scahill allowed six runs (five earned) in 5 1/3 innings.

High Class-A Modesto (L, 5-3 at Bakersfield, box)
Right fielder Kent Matthes, designated hitter Jared Clark and second baseman Carlos Martinez each hit a solo home run. Third baseman Nolan Arenado was 2-for-3 with a double. Starting pitcher Parker Frazier allowed five runs in six innings.

Low Class-A Asheville (W, 10-4 vs Rome, box)
Right fielder Kyle Parker was 2-for-5 with a three-run home run. Second baseman Russell Wilson was 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored. Shortstop Cristhian Adames was 1-for-2 with a double, three walks, an RBI and two runs. Starting pitcher Albert Campos allowed four runs in eight innings. Campos allowed 10 hits, walked one and struck out seven.

Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (W, 7-2 at Boise, box)
First baseman Jordan Ribera was 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. Catcher Ryan Casteel was 3-for-4 with a double and two runs. Casteel a 17th-round pick in 2010, has at least one hit in all six games he’s played since Tri-City’s season started. Jordan Ballard, who pinch-hit then stayed in the game as the designated hitter, hit a grand slam in the ninth inning. Starting pitcher Vianney Mayo allowed one run in 3 1/3 innings.

Rookie Casper (L, 3-2 at Orem, box)
Catcher Michael Ramirez and left fielder Francisco Sosa were each 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Ramirez also drove in a run. Shortstop Rosell Herrera was 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored. Starting pitcher Geoff Parker, a ninth-round pick by the Rockies in 2010, allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in five innings in his first professional start. Parker had Tommy John surgery after being drafted last summer.