Rockies farm roundup: Wheeler, Parker homer twice

Triple-A Colorado Springs (L, 8-6 at Reno, box)
Catcher Jordan Pacheco was 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored. Center fielder Eric Young Jr. and right fielder Cole Garner each was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Starting pitcher Esmil Rogers allowed five runs on eight hits, walked one and struck out two in five innings in his latest rehab start.

Double-A Tulsa (L, 9-4 vs. Arkansas, box)
Center fielder Tim Wheeler was 2-for-4 with two home runs — his 25th and 26th — and three RBI. Starting pitcher Christian Friedrich allowed five runs (three earned) on nine hits, walked no one and struck out two in six innings.

High Class-A Modesto (L, 7-3 at Rancho Cucamonga, box)
Right fielder Kent Matthes was 2-for-4 with a solo home run. Second baseman Angelys Nina was 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and two RBI. Starting pitcher Nick Schnaitmann allowed six runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Low Class-A Asheville (W, 10-7 at Greensboro, box)
Right fielder Kyle Parker was 3-for-5 with two home runs, six RBI and two runs. First baseman Helder Velazquez was 3-for-5 with a double and two runs. Starting pitcher Peter Tago allowed five runs on six hits, walked two and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings.

Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (W, 3-1 vs. Eugene, box)
Starting pitcher Tyler Gagnon allowed one hit, walked three and struck out three in 6 2/3 scoreless innings. Right fielder Jared Simon was 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Rookie Casper (W, 9-8 vs. Helena, box)
Third baseman Samuel Mende was 3-for-4 with a triple, two home runs, four RBI and three runs. Left fielder Carl Thomore was 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run and two stolen bases. Center fielder David Kandilas was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run. Starting pitcher Daniel Winkler allowed three runs (one earned) in five innings.