Rockies' Cole Carrigg falls short of cycle with 3-hit game

Top prospect for Colorado's farm team just misses out on rare feat in Triple-A contest.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:08am

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Rockies No. 6 prospect Cole Carrigg collected three hits for Triple-A Albuquerque, falling a double shy of hitting for the cycle in the game.

Why it matters

Carrigg is one of the top young talents in the Rockies' minor league system, and a strong performance like this could help boost his chances of earning a promotion to the major league club soon.

The details

Carrigg, a 22-year-old outfielder, recorded a single, triple, and home run in the game for Albuquerque, the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate. He just missed completing the rare cycle, which requires a player to hit a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.

  • The game took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Cole Carrigg

A 22-year-old outfielder and the No. 6 prospect in the Colorado Rockies' minor league system.

Albuquerque

The Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

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The takeaway

Carrigg's strong performance, just missing out on a cycle, demonstrates the young prospect's potential and could help pave the way for a future call-up to the major league Rockies roster.