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July 21, 2022 - GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado - The Washington Nationals have signed GJ Rockies third baseman and former Colorado Mesa University Maverick Caleb Farmer to a Minor Leagues contract.
"It still hasn't hit me yet." Farmer said, "It's something I've always dreamed about, and now that it happened, I don't even know how to process it."
The Grand Junction Rockies signed Farmer in June following his senior year at CMU. At Colorado Mesa, Farmer batted .413 with 28 home runs. His home run total was good for second in Division II behin... Full Story
July 13, 2022 - An offensive explosion.
The Rockies scored 11 runs on 15 hits, including a solid, consistent showing from Nico Popa, who went 4-5 with three RBIs.
"I was just trying to get strikes early in the count and put good swings on them and was able to do that tonight," Popa said.
The 11-5 victory started with an error by Will Buraconak, and it was the small break the GJ Rockies needed in the second inning to get the team on the board.
The bases were loaded when Austin Elder came up to the plate in the second inning and p... Full Story
July 3, 2022 - The GJ Rockies got a comeback victory to secure the series win against Northern Colorado.
The Owlz struck first. A Brandon Crosby single allowed Kevin Higgins and Zack West to score in the third. The Rockies responded in the fourth with a solo home run from Charles Middleton, which pulled the team within one early on.
Casey Petersen came up to bat in the fifth with one out and hit his second home run in three games to tie it up. Petersen tied Caleb Farmer for the team lead with six long balls.
The Rockies continued ... Full Story
July 1, 2022 - Talk about coming in clutch.
That is exactly what Casey Petersen was in the bottom half of the eighth inning.
On the first pitch of his at bat, Petersen launched the ball to center field with the bases loaded to give the Rockies a 9-5 lead.
"I haven't processed it yet. I saw it go in the air and I kind of blacked out after that," Petersen said.
Petersen was able to get to the plate after a bases-loaded walk from Charles Middleton tied the game. Petersen credited all the batters before him for putting him in that ... Full Story
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Farmer Signed by Nats
July 21, 2022 - GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado - The Washington Nationals have signed GJ Rockies third baseman and former Colorado Mesa University Maverick Caleb Farmer to a Minor Leagues contract.
"It still hasn't hit me yet." Farmer said, "It's something I've always dreamed about, and now that it happened, I don't even know how to process it."
The Grand Junction Rockies signed Farmer in June following his senior year at CMU. At Colorado Mesa, Farmer batted .413 with 28 home runs. His home run total was good for second in Division II behin... Full StoryMore Grand Junction Rockies stories below
Rockies Open Second Straight Home Series against the Owlz with a Win
July 13, 2022 - An offensive explosion.
The Rockies scored 11 runs on 15 hits, including a solid, consistent showing from Nico Popa, who went 4-5 with three RBIs.
"I was just trying to get strikes early in the count and put good swings on them and was able to do that tonight," Popa said.
The 11-5 victory started with an error by Will Buraconak, and it was the small break the GJ Rockies needed in the second inning to get the team on the board.
The bases were loaded when Austin Elder came up to the plate in the second inning and p... Full StoryRockies Down Owlz to Clinch Series Win
July 3, 2022 - The GJ Rockies got a comeback victory to secure the series win against Northern Colorado.
The Owlz struck first. A Brandon Crosby single allowed Kevin Higgins and Zack West to score in the third. The Rockies responded in the fourth with a solo home run from Charles Middleton, which pulled the team within one early on.
Casey Petersen came up to bat in the fifth with one out and hit his second home run in three games to tie it up. Petersen tied Caleb Farmer for the team lead with six long balls.
The Rockies continued ... Full StoryPetersen's Grand Slam Lifts Rockies over Owlz
July 1, 2022 - Talk about coming in clutch.
That is exactly what Casey Petersen was in the bottom half of the eighth inning.
On the first pitch of his at bat, Petersen launched the ball to center field with the bases loaded to give the Rockies a 9-5 lead.
"I haven't processed it yet. I saw it go in the air and I kind of blacked out after that," Petersen said.
Petersen was able to get to the plate after a bases-loaded walk from Charles Middleton tied the game. Petersen credited all the batters before him for putting him in that ... Full StoryGrand Junction Rockies News
- Farmer Signed by Nats - July 21, 2022
- Rockies Open Second Straight Home Series against the Owlz with a Win - July 13, 2022
- Rockies Down Owlz to Clinch Series Win - July 3, 2022
- Petersen's Grand Slam Lifts Rockies over Owlz - July 1, 2022
- Within an Ace - July 1, 2022
- Rockies Beat Owlz 3-0 - July 1, 2022
- Josh Elvir Preview - May 17, 2022
- Roskam and Flynn Signed by Mariners - May 4, 2022
- Matthews and Summers Signed by Colorado Rockies - April 28, 2022
- Jaylen Hubbard Preview - April 27, 2022
- Josh Agnew Shooting for a Starting Spot with Rockies Staff - April 25, 2022
- Jimmy Dobrash to Use Competitive Spirit in Grand Junction - April 14, 2022
- Mike Townsend Back with Grand Junction - April 12, 2022
- Luke Summers Joins the Rockies - April 11, 2022
- Casey Petersen Joins Rockies - April 7, 2022
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| Tue., Aug 9 | Grand Junction at Northern Colorado | 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun., Aug 7 | W | Ogden 6 at Grand Junction 14 | Final |
| Sat., Aug 6 | W | Ogden 8 at Grand Junction 11 | Final |
| Fri., Aug 5 | L | Ogden 14 at Grand Junction 9 | Final |
| Thu., Aug 4 | L | Ogden 7 at Grand Junction 4 | Final |
| Wed., Aug 3 | W | Ogden 5 at Grand Junction 8 | Final |
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- GJ Rockies claim series from Ogden Raptors with big 5th inning Sunday - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (August 8)
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- Walk off grand slam ends Rockies' skid - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (August 7)
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- Is Pioneer League expansion on the horizon? - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (August 6)
- Ogden Raptors make 4 early homers stand up in 14-9 win at Grand Junction - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (August 6)
- Ogden Raptors use late burst to end GJ Rockies' win streak - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (August 5)
- GJ Rockies make 8-run first hold in 8-5 win over Ogden Raptors - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (August 4)
- GJ Rockies vanquish Ogden Raptors late in 3-2 decision Tuesday - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (August 3)
- Roster turnover is the nature of independent baseball for GJ Rockies - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (July 31)
- Challenger, GJ Rockies teaming up - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (July 28)
- Former CMU pitcher and four JUCO alumns selected in MLB Draft - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (July 19)
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