Pioneer alums Dahl, Tapia help World team
Banda, Garrett, Smith, Cotton, Calhoun, Dozier also appeared in game
Former Grand Junction Rockies players David Dahl and Raimel Tapia helped the World team gain an 11-3 victory over the U.S. team in the All-Star Futures Game on July 10.
Dahl made a crucial defensive play to secure a one-run lead when he threw Josh Naylor (Marlins) out at the plate from center field.
Offensively, Tapia scored a pair of runs for the World team. He also hit a two-run double with bases loaded in the ninth to give the World team an 8-3 lead.
Other PBL Alums participating in the Futures Game include: Anthony Banda (Helena Brewers, 2013); Amir Garrett (Billings Mustangs 2012, 2013); Nate Smith (Orem Owlz, 2013); Jharel Cotton (Ogden Raptors, 2012); Willie Calhoun (Ogden Raptors, 2015); and Hunter Dozier (Idaho Falls Chukars, 2013).