Dominant pitching performances highlighted the week for Rockies prospects as two starters flirted with no hitters and Asheville's rotation put up an impressive shutout streak. Stats and video highlights are also included.
Rockies prospect Alex Balog pitched the game of his professional life on Saturday nearly completing a no hitter before being lifted in the eighth inning due to pitch count. The righthander was on target all night, striking out seven and walking just three in 7.2 innings.
@ModestoNuts pitcher @alex_balog is California League Pitcher of the Week. Pitched 7 2/3 no-hit innings on Saturday.