With the Rockies off today, we turn our eyes to our minor league affiliates. The first game starts at 4:35PM MDT
The Colorado Rockies are taking a day off before heading home to Coors Field and kicking off a seven-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. With that in mind, we turn our eyes to the farm system.
There’s no time like the present to start following minor league baseball, and the Rockies have a fun and underrated farm system. All four affiliates play this evening and here is the place to discuss the games!
Please note that we will only be doing MiLB threads on Rockies off days. For more minor league updates and information, check out the Weekly Pebble Report!
All MiLB games today are listed in order of start time. Lineups will be added if/as they become available on team social media feeds.
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Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats (7-2) at Somerset Patriots (4-7)
The Yard Goats are off to a hot start and Connor Van Scoyoc (no. 42 PuRP) looks to rebound from a difficult Double-A debut last week and keep the good times rolling. The Yard Goats have won back-to-back games against the New York Yankees affiliate and aim for three in a row.
First Pitch: 4:35 p.m. MDT
TV: MiLB.TV
Radio: MiLB.TV
Lineups:
Goats continue a six-game series against the Somerset Patriots and seek a season-high fifth straight win…
⚾️ 6:35pm
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https://t.co/79E7Wn8VOd@JeffDools Yard Goats radio network on the @Audacy
app pic.twitter.com/MB6eMhB139— Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) April 18, 2024
Happy Dees Day! Here is tonight’s #HealthyLineup
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| @ballylivenow x @MLBTV
| https://t.co/kBY8O8tfNJ pic.twitter.com/Sx4DYnFe6f— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 18, 2024
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Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes (4-13) at El Paso Chihuahuas (7-10)
The Isotopes are looking to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season. Jordan Beck (no. 6 PuRP) continues to put up strong numbers at the plate while Aaron Schunk (no. 29 PuRP) and Drew Romo (no. 7 PuRP) are seeing their bats heat up. Lefty Ty Blach is one of the few Isotopes starters making it deep into ballgames and will start tonight.
First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. MDT
TV: MiLB.TV
Radio: MiLB.TV
Lineups:
We go for two-straight dubs tonight at 6:35 pm!
Southwest University Park
Bally Live (aka MiLB tv)
KNML (95.9 FM/610 AM) pic.twitter.com/DebNq1sX50— Albuquerque Isotopes (@ABQTopes) April 18, 2024
Here’s tonight’s starting lineup, pitching matchup and jersey for home game【9】of【75】
Gates at 5:30pm
First pitch at 6:35pm@marathonpetroleum
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@cesar_ornelas_law pic.twitter.com/9RCc5qCIZV— El Paso Chihuahuas (@epchihuahuas) April 18, 2024
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High-A: Spokane Indians (9-2) vs Everett AquaSox (2-9)
Another night, another Spokane Indians pitching showcase. Tonight Connor Staine (no. 43 PuRP) has the mound after pitching four scoreless innings with six strikeouts his last time out. The Indians’ rotation has been electric to start the season.
First Pitch: 7:35 p.m. MDT
TV: MiLB.TV
Radio: MiLB.TV
Lineups:
Connor Staine makes his Avista Stadium debut as the Indians look to make it two in a row against the AquaSox. Here is tonight’s starting lineup powered by @LesSchwab. #GoSpo pic.twitter.com/vhdvpSUOnI
— Spokane Indians (@spokaneindians) April 18, 2024
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Low-A: Fresno Grizzlies (6-3) at Stockton Ports (3-6)
Austin Emener was a good surprise on the bump for the Grizzlies last week, working 4 2⁄3 innings and striking out seven batters. The big-bodied lefty has an interesting sweeper in his arsenal and looks to get the Grizzlies back in the win column after a loss last night.
First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. MDT
TV: MiLB.TV
Radio: MiLB.TV
Lineups:
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