Ryan Ward was one in every of a number of Oklahoma Metropolis hitters who pitched in Albuquerque final week, and for his efforts the Dodgers minor league outfielder was named the Pacific Coast League participant of the week.
Ward solely performed in 5 of the six video games final week, however he additionally hit 5 dwelling runs and drove in 11 runs, hitting .474/.524/1.316 with a double, two walks, and eight runs scored as effectively. He hit two three-run dwelling runs on Thursday, and he collected two runs on Sunday. Ward raised his OPS on the season from .731 to .960 together with his sturdy week.
It's a double day for Ryan Ward!
Tied the sport within the eighth inning together with his second homer as we speak and fourth within the final 4 video games! pic.twitter.com/YhmAJvb4Cw
– Oklahoma Metropolis Baseball Membership (@okc_baseball) April 28, 2024
Oklahoma Metropolis scored 68 runs within the six-game sequence in Albuquerque, taking 4 of six video games from the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate.
On the season, Ward is second within the PCL in each dwelling runs (10) and RBI (29), and his fourth in slugging share (.667).
That is the fourth time Ward has captured participant of the week honors, and the primary in his two seasons with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis. Ward additionally gained within the Texas League for Double-A Tulsa from August 1-7, 2022, and gained twice within the Midwest League in 2021 (July 19-25, August 9-15) for Excessive-A Nice Lakes.
Tuesday plan
Walker Buehler will make his sixth minor league rehab begin, pitching for Oklahoma Metropolis at dwelling in opposition to Salt Lake, the Angels' Triple-A affiliate.
“After which later we'll have him with us if every little thing goes effectively,” Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts instructed MLB Community Radio on Friday. On Monday in Phoenix, Roberts added just a little extra readability.
Requested if this is able to be Buehler's final rehab begin, #Dodgers Dave Roberts mentioned: “We'll see, we'll see the way it goes. I don't need to put any additional expectations on Walker. Go on the market, pitch effectively, get him out wholesome after which we'll make the subsequent transfer.” 2/2
– Invoice Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 30, 2024
- 4 pm PT: Tulsa (Justin Wrobleski) vs. Springfield (Tink Therefore)
- 4:05 p.m.: Oklahoma Metropolis (Walker Buehler) vs. Salt Lake (TBA)
- 4:40 pm: Nice Lakes (TBA) at Wisconsin (TBA)
- 7:05 p.m.: Rancho Cucamonga (Gabe Emmett) at Modesto (Brody Hopkins)
