Rockies farm roundup: Wheeler homers twice
Triple-A Colorado Springs (Did not play)
Double-A Tulsa (L, 8-4 at San Antonio, box)
Center fielder Tim Wheeler was 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. His 24 home run ranks second in Double-A and in the top five in the minor leagues and his 69 RBI rank in the top 20. Esmil Rogers allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits, walked one and struck out two in a rehab assignment. Right fielder Brian Rike was 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored.
High Class-A Modesto (L, 11-8 vs. Inland Empire, box)
Right fielder Kent Matthes was 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored. Second baseman Angelys Nina was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. First baseman Kiel Roling was 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and three runs. Designated hitter Jared Clark was 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI. Starting pitcher Daniel Perkins allowed two runs in four innings.
Low Class-A Asheville (L, 4-3 at Delmarva, box)
Catcher Dustin Garneau was 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Third baseman Brett Tanos was 2-for-3 with two RBI. Center fielder Rafael Ortega and second baseman Helder Velazquez were each 2-for-5. Starting pitcher Joshua Mueller allowed four runs in six innings.
Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (Did not play)
Rookie Casper (Did not play)
