Rockies pitching prospect Breiling Eusebio continues stellar season

It was an up-and-down week for the Rockies’ minor league affiliates. The Low-A Fresno Grizzlies provided a bright spot, going 4-2 against the Modesto Nuts (SEA, 21-14). The other affiliates were not as fortunate—Albuquerque, Spokane, and Hartford won two games, two games and one game, respectively.

Pitching led the way for the Grizzlies. Breiling Eusebio (HM PuRP) allowed one run over two starts against Modesto, earning the win in each. He has now struck out seven and walked one or fewer in each of his last four starts. Not to be outdone, Mitchell Kilkenny (No. 27 PuRP) pitched five scoreless innings and earned a win.

However, the more newsworthy events of the week were the absences. Riley…