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Diamondbacks’ top prospects take down Rockies in Spring Breakout

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Jacob Hardin | Last updated 3/17/24

In case you missed it, the Arizona Diamondbacks top prospects defeated the Colorado Rockies top prospects in the debut of the Spring Breakout.

The D-backs struck first with a pair of runs in the top of the 4th. Starting the rally was Jordan Lawlar who doubled after challenging a strike-three call.

Lawlar then scored thanks to a two-run single from A.J. Vukovich.

D-backs' top prospect Jordan Lawlar successfully challenged a strike three call and then hit a double

They went on to score two runs in the inning pic.twitter.com/UdByJ8d68Y

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 17, 2024

Starting on the mound for Arizona was Yu-Min Lin, a 20-year-old prospect from Taiwan. Lin tossed two shutout innings.

While the Diamondbacks only picked up one more run on the offensive side of things, ending the night with a mere 5 hits, their bullpen was excellent.

Gino Groover was one of the few bright spots, with a 2-3 afternoon. Groover was selected 48th overall by the Diamondbacks in the 2023 draft.

Another highlight came from Druw Jones. Although the runner was safe, Jones fired a 94 mph missile from center field.

Druw Jones uncorks a throw home at 94 mph at #SpringBreakout

Only one @Dbacks outfielder (Lourdes Gurriel Jr., 3 times) threw a ball harder last year. pic.twitter.com/nuI2o6mtWs

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 17, 2024