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David Dahl and Raimel Tapia both had excellent games for the Hartford Yard Goats yesterday, as both outfielders continue their development in Double-A. Raimel Tapia went 2-4. Tapia is now hitting .306/.347/.435 for Hartford. Notably, Tapia got off to a slow start this year. He was hitting .214/.272/.340 on May 6. Since then, however, he has taken off. The turnaround shows that Tapia is able to make adjustments to his pitching level. He's a known tinkerer at the plate, and success in Double-A bodes well for his success at higher levels. While Tapia is on the 40-man roster, he's still unlikely to get major-league playing time this season before September. If the Rockies do need an outfielder and opt for a prospect, Jordan Patterson will probably get the first call.
David Dahl also went 2-4 in the Tourists' win. Dahl is now hitting .281/.361/.529 on the season. One of those hits was a double, and he also added a walk. A few days ago, we noted that Dahl has a chance to become a regular major-leaguer even if the swing and miss in his game remains. Part of the reason why is because he's skilled in the other areas of his game. Last night, he showed off his defensive skills in center-field:
This @MiLB catch is insane. https://t.co/jlylNO0dqI pic.twitter.com/rUJGsiGKMe
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2016
Elsewhere on the farm:
Reno 5, Albuquerque 1 | MiLB.com Box
The offense couldn't get going, as the Isotopes fell to Reno 5-1.
Notables
No. 18 PuRP Jordan Patterson, 2-3, 3B
No. 23 PuRP Harrison Musgrave, 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Hartford 3, Altoona 2 | MiLB.com Box
Notables
No. 5 PuRP Ryan McMahon, 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K
Pat Valaika, 1-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Zach Jemiola, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K
Matt Carasiti, 1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Inland Empire 8, Modesto 7 | MiLB.com Box
The Nuts scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth, but it wasn't enough to take the win against Inland Empire. Tyler Matzek had another positive outing, as he pitched two scoreless innings and walked just one.
Notables
No. 11 PuRP Forrest Wall, 2-5, 1 K
Tyler Matzek, 2 IP, 1 BB, 2 K
Yency Almonte, 6 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 3 BB, 10 K, 1 HR
Asheville 6, Columbia 2 | MiLB.com Box
Brendan Rodgers had three hits, including a double, in the Tourists 6-3 win.
Notables
No. 4 PuRP Brendan Rodgers, 3-4, 2B, 1 RBI
Carlos Herrera, 2B, HR, 1 RBI
Brian Mundell, 1-4, 1 K
Hamlet Marte, 1-4, 3B, 2 K
Eugene 6, Boise 1 | MiLB.com Box
The Hawks lost in their Short Season-A opener.
Notables
Luis Castro, 2-4, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 K
Grand Junction 7, Orem 6 | MiLB.com Box
The Grand Junction Rockies won their opener with three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Notables
No. 28 PuRP Pedro Gonzalez, 1-2, 3B, 2 BB
Manuel Melendez, 1-4, HR, 2 RBI
Jonathan Piron, 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 1 K
Cole Anderson, 2-4, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K
DSL Rockies 10, DSL Brewers | MiLB.com Box
Notables
Daniel Montano, 1-5, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 K
Ramon Macelino, 2-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 1 K
Today's probables
Triple-A Albuquerque: Carlos Hernandez
Double-A Hartford: German Marquez
High-A Modesto: Parker French
Low-A Asheville: David Hill
Short Season-A Boise: Erick Julio
Rookie Grand Junction: Yohander Quintana
DSL: TBD
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