RockieBill
09-04-2001, 10:23 AM
Three of the Rockies' four lowest-level farm teams are in the playoffs in their respective leagues, the highest number of affiliates the Rockies have ever had in the postseason. Short-season Class A Tri-City, the only one of the Rockies' lower-level clubs which missed the playoffs, nonetheless is assured a winning record. Tri-City went into Monday night with a 39-34 record with three games remaining.
Class A Salem began play in the Carolina League playoffs and rookie-level Casper in the Pioneer League playoffs Monday. Class A Asheville will open the South Atlantic League playoffs tonight.
Class A Salem began play in the Carolina League playoffs and rookie-level Casper in the Pioneer League playoffs Monday. Class A Asheville will open the South Atlantic League playoffs tonight.