Parks Sparks Rockies over Voyagers
July 27, 2016 - Pioneer League (PL)
Grand Junction Jackalopes News Release
Park finished a home run shy of the cycle with two runs scored and two RBI as the Rockies improve to 16-21 on the season.
His third inning triple led to the Rockies first run of the night, and he was right in the middle of a 3-run fourth inning that started on an error by Voyagers' first baseman Corey Zangari.
Taylor Snyder reached on the E-3 and score when Cole Anderson tripled. Cesar Galvez singled home Anderson and after he stole second, Park singled him home.
Great Falls climbed to within a run with three unearned runs in the fifth, but the Rockies padded the lead in the sixth. Park doubled home Galvez, and then he was singled home by Melendez. The last run of the night came in the seventh when Snyder and Anderson pulled off a double steal of home and second.
Yohander Quintana earned his second win of the season by allowing three unearned runs over five innings. Luis Guzman tossed two scoreless innings out of the bullpen, while Ryan Luna and JD Hammer did the same in the eighth and ninth,
Galvez finished with two hits and two runs scored, while Melendez added a pair of hits and RBI. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.
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