Colorado Rockies prospects David Dahl, Willie Abreu performing well against tougher competition

Everything was the worst on Wednesday for the Rockies and their affiliates as every team in the system lost except the Asheville Tourists—who got rained out. Grand Junction did manage to prevent the organizational sweep by winning the second game of their double header.

There were some encouraging performances, however. David Dahl (no. 2 PuRP) is making people wonder why the Rockies waited so long to promote him. It’s only three games but when you get promoted and immediately go 10-for-15 with three doubles and a home run, people rightfully take notice.

Meanwhile, Kyle Freeland (no. 8 PuRP) had a better day at the plate than he did on the mound for AAABQ. He had two hits, including a double, in three at bats, but allowed 10 hits in seven innings pitched.

(Editors note: Chris Jackson spoke with Freeland after his start)

Sixth round pick out of Miami (FL) Willie Abreu is just five games into his professional career but he has performed well for the Boise Hawks. After going hitless in his debut last Saturday, Abreu is 8-for-17 with two home runs and seven RBI against just two strikeouts. Don’t forget about him as you look to fill out the end of your PuRP’s list this week.

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Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes 4, El Paso Chihuahuas 6

Dahl Continues Torid Start in Loss to El Paso - Albuquerque Isotopes News

David Dahl (no. 2 PuRP): 4-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI

Kyle Freeland (no. 8 PuRP): 7.0 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 K; 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R

Jordan Patterson (no. 18 PuRP): 1-for-4,

Mike Tauchman: 2-for-4

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Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats 5, Binghamton Mets 11

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Ryan McMahon (no. 5 PuRP): 2-for-4, R

Raimel Tapia (no. 6 PuRP): 2-for-4, R

Sam Howard (no. 33 PuRP): 4.0 IP, 10 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Noel Cuevas: 3-for-4, 2B, R

Dillon Thomas: 1-for-4

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High-A: Modesto Nuts 0, San Jose Giants 2

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Forrest Wall (no. 11 PuRP): 0-for-4

Omar Carrizales (no. 26 PuRP): 0-for-5

Wes Rogers (no. 35 PuRP): 1-for-4, 2 BB

Shane Hoelscher: 0-for-2, 2 BB

Helmis Rodriguez: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R/ER, BB, 4 K

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Low-A: Asheville Tourists v Lexington Legends, PPD

No makeup date has been announced

In related news, the Tourists extended their Player Development Contract with the Rockies for another two seasons into 2018.

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Short Season-A: Boise Hawks 6, Spokane Indians 9

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Garrett Hampson (3rd round, 2016): 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI

Willie Abreu (6th round, 2016): 2-for-4, 3 R, 3B, RBI

Luis Castro: 1-for-5, R

Javier Medina: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R/ER, 3 BB, 4 K

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Rookie: Grand Junction Rockies v Orem Owlz

Rockies hang on for doubleheader split - Grand Junction Rockies News

Game 1: Rockies 1, Owlz 9

Manuel Melendez: 1-for-3

Pedro Gonzalez (no. 28 PuRP): 0-for-3

Jonathan Piron: 1-for-3

Yohander Quintana: 4.2 IP, 10 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Game 2: Rockies 5, Owlz 4

Manuel Melendez: 1-for-4, HR

Jose Gomez: 1-for-1, 2 R, 3 BB

Jonathan Piron: 2-for-4, R

Luis Guzman: 5.0 IP, 3 H, O R/ER, 0 BB, 5 K

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Dominican Summer League: DSL Rockies 4, DSL Yankees2 5

Shael Mendoza: 3-for-5, 3 R, RBI

Daniel Montano: 1-for-3, 2B RBI

Anderson Amarista: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

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Thursday Probables

Triple-A Albuquerque: Shane Carle (3-7, 5.68 ERA) @ Las Vegas (NYM), 8:05 pm MT

Double-A Hartford: Zach Jemiola (no. 32 PuRP, 6-5, 4.40 ERA) v Binghamton (NYM), 11:05 am MT

High-A Modesto: TBD @ San Jose (SFG), 8:00 pm MT

Low-A Asheville: Ryan McCormick (0-0, 3.00 ERA) v Charleston (NYY), 5:05 pm MT

Short Season-A Boise: Michael Zimmerman (0-4, 7.71 ERA) @ Spokane (TEX), 7:30 pm MT

Rookie Level Grand Junction: Riley Pint (1st round, 2016) @ Orem (LAA), 7:05 pm MT