Rockies farm roundup: Bettis, Arenado lead Nuts

June 27, 2011 | 11:24 pm | 2  

Triple-A Colorado Springs (L, 7-5 at Salt Lake, box)
Center fielder Dexter Fowler was 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and a run scored. Third baseman Ian Stewart was 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Designated hitter Mike Paulk was 4-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored. Starting pitcher Alan Johnson allowed six runs in six innings.

Double-A Tulsa (W, 6-5 at Springfield, box)
Center fielder Tim Wheeler was 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs and a stolen base. Shortstop Thomas Field also homered for the second game in a row. Starting pitcher Cory Riordan allowed five runs in six innings.

High Class-A Modesto (W, 9-4 vs. San Jose, box)
Starting pitcher Chad Bettis allowed one run on four hits, walked two and struck out eight in seven innings to pick up his fifth win. Third baseman Nolan Arenado was 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI. First baseman Kiel Roling was 2-for-3 with two doubles. Right fielder David Christensen hit a solo home run.

Low Class-A Asheville (W, 3-2 at Greeneville, box)
Center fielder Rafael Ortega was 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. Second baseman Joey Wong was 2-for-3. Starting pitcher Josh Slaats allowed one run in five innings. Reliever Juan Perez recorded his 14th save.

Short Season Class-A Tri-City (W, 10-0 at Yakima, box)
First baseman Jordan Ribers was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. Left fielder Tyler Massey, right fielder Jared Simon and third baseman Jayson Langfels each had three hits. Starting pitcher Christian Bergman allowed two hits, walked two and struck out four in five shutout innings.

Rookie Casper (L, 7-0 at Ogden, box)
Center fielder David Kandilas was 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Starting pitcher Jefri Hernandez allowed four runs (two earned In 4 1/3 innings).

2 Comments »

  • Will | June 28, 2011 | 1:50 am

    So good to see David Kandilas (aka Kandy) playing as everyday center fielder. And it is paying off for both he and the Ghosts. His hitting for the cycle, followed by a triple 2 days later (making it 3 so far in the season) plus he got 50% of the Ghosts hits today is good news. He’s got tremendous speed and an amazing arm and if he keeps going like this they should promote him.

  • Julian | June 28, 2011 | 10:14 am

    Might Arenado get moved up to Tulsa this year? It would be great to see him as the Rockies’ starter for 2013. (I know that would be a fast ascent.)