Toglia Goes Deep, Sets Tone for Salt River Rafters in 2-1 Victory

Michael Toglia, who the Rockies feel will be their first baseman of the future, set the tone in Salt River’s 2-1 victory against the Peoria Javelinas (0-3) on Friday. Toglia (.273) delivered a second-inning home run, and drew a walk in four plate appearances..

Willie MacIver (.500) came off the bench to catch the final innings for the second time in three games, and went 1-for-1. Right fielder Ryan Vilade (.111) and second baseman Ezequiel Tovar (.125) were hitless.

Jake Bird (0.00) worked the ninth, giving up one hit and striking out one, to earn his first save.Jordan Sheffield (0.00) also pitched a scoreless inning, walking one batter.