Sep 14, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert (23) delivers a pitch in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Colorado Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert took another step toward returning to the Rockies with a two-inning stint for the High-A Spokane Indians on Wednesday night.
The 24-year-old right-hander, who underwent Tommy John surgery in July of 2020, threw 32 pitches in his Spokane debut. He struck out two and allowed just one hit before yielding to Rockies 10th-ranked prospect Chris McMahon, who dazzled in the final seven frames to help Spokane to a 6-1 win over the Hillsboro (Ore.