Colorado Rockies: April 20 Minor League Report and Prospect Update

Class AAA Albuquerque Isotopes (6-8, Fourth in PCL-Pacific Southern)

Monday (@Tacoma, L 3-4)

Ex-Rockie Christian Bergman got to exact some revenge on his former organization. Despite trailing most of the game, Bergman earned the win as Albuquerque coughed up a 3-1 lead in the sixth inning, thanks to back-to-back dingers.

Offensively, Noel Cuevas went deep while catcher Anthony Bemboom collected two RBI on his lone hit. On another note of importance, Chad Qualls made a rehab appearance, striking out the only batter he faced. The big club is waiting until Qualls can complete back-to-back outings.

Tuesday (vs. Reno, L 4-7)

After an impressive Spring Training, right-hander Zach Jemiola has struggled mightily out of the gate. Tuesday’s action was no different. Over 5.2 innings pitched, Jemiola gave seven earned runs and allowed a blistering four home runs. Post game action, Jemiola’s ERA sits at 9.53.

Albuquerque never had a chance in this one, but there were some positives. Mainly, third baseman Derrik Gibson went 3-for-4 with a double. In total, Albuquerque out hit the opposition 9-8, but only managed a 2-for-13 line with runners in scoring position.

Wednesday (vs. Reno, L 1-5)

Albuquerque would lose their sixth consecutive game on Wednesday. ‘Topes batters couldn’t scratch out a base hit until Raimel Tapia led off the seventh inning with a single. Derrik Gibson‘s RBI single was the single high note for Albuquerque hitters.

Harrison Musgrave was tallied with the loss as he surrendered three earned runs over 4.2 innings of work. Relievers Sam Moll and Matt Carasiti combined for three innings of scoreless work despite giving up four hits.

Weekend Probables

Thursday, 6:35 PM MT: German Marquez (0-0, 1.69 ERA) vs. Reno
Friday, 7:05 PM MT: TBD vs. Reno
Saturday, 7:05 PM MT: TBD vs. Tacoma
Sunday, 1:35 PM MT: TBD vs. Tacoma