This week in Oklahoma, Salt Lake dropped their series to the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Oklahoma City Comets (20-18). The teams split the first four contests, before the Sooner State foes took home game five. Inclement weather canceled the Mother’s Day matinee, giving the Comets the series victory, three games to two. The Bees (16-22) sit 5.5 games back of Pacific Coast League (PCL) leaders Albuquerque (23-16) as Salt Lake returns home for the longest homestand of the year.
Series Recap
The Bees pulled off their second straight come-from-behind victory on Tuesday night, opening the series with a 9-7 win at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. They were down 7-1 before scoring the final eight runs of the contest. Wednesday’s morning showcase went to the hosts, posting scoring early and often to take the game 12-5.
Salt Lake couldn’t overcome a five-run fourth on Thursday evening, falling 6-5 despite loading the bases in the ninth. Catcher Zach Humphreys had a career night on Friday, helping the Bees capture their first extra-inning victory on the road in 2026, winning 9-7 in 10 innings. Humphreys had four hits, with a go-ahead two-run double in the extra stanza providing the difference.
A crooked number in the seventh provided the winning margin for Oklahoma City on Saturday night, as the Comets took a 7-4 victory on Star Wars Day and Boy Scout Night. Heavy rains and inclement weather forced Sunday’s finale to be canceled, as the Bees will not make a second trip to Oklahoma this season, as well as Oklahoma City’s only visit to Utah coming in the second half.
There was plenty of big league talent on display this week in the Sooner State, as three MLBers completed rehab assignments in Oklahoma City. Dodgers infielders Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts each saw action for the hosts, while young Angels arm Ryan Johnson made a rehab start for the Bees. In his first Triple-A appearance, the right hander tossed five strong innings, allowed three earned runs and struck out five on Friday.
Prospect Watch
One of Los Angeles’ most sought-after prospects, Nelson Rada, struggled in Oklahoma City. The highest-rated position player and second-ranked prospect in the organization saw his batting average dip to .236 in the Sooner State. In four games played against the Comets, the outfielder finished 2-for-20 (.100) with a triple and three runs scored. The one-time Gold Glover with Double-A Rocket City hasn’t had worse stats at the plate since that 2024 season with the Trash Pandas when he finished with a .234 average. It’s early in the season, but the Bees and, of course, the Angels expect more out of the 20-year-old.
The Halos’ third-ranked pitching prospect, George Klassen, fell to 0-4 on the season in Wednesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Comets. The right-hander, who also ranks fourth overall in the organization’s top 30 prospects, threw just 2 innings and allowed four earned runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout. The Midwesterner returned to Salt Lake for his fourth outing with the Bees after making two appearances with the big league club.
Cinco de Mayo was great for the Halos’ second-ranked shortstop prospect and seventh-ranked overall prospect, Denzer Guzman. The Dominican Republic native slugged his third homer of the year in the opening game win over the Comets. Guzman was red-hot in Oklahoma City, finishing 9-for-21 (.429) with a double and that homer while driving in seven runs and scoring four times. He continues to excel against PCL squads on the road and will look to carry that success back to the Beehive State.
On that Cinco de Mayo, Sam Aldegheri, the Angels’ 16th-ranked prospect, made a spot start with the struggling Halos. The Italian threw four innings of two-run baseball, giving up four hits and two walks against the Chicago White Sox. He didn’t strike any of the Southsiders out but excelled at forcing the ball into the air and on the ground. He’ll likely open the set for the Bees against the El Paso Chihuahuas this week.
Around the Bases
Plenty of fun to be had as the Bees open their longest homestand of the season. After another Dirty Sodas Tuesday, the team celebrates Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday. Grab your clubs and hit the links for Golf Night on Friday, with a ball-marker giveaway on tap. Finally, veterans will be honored on Military Appreciation Night on Saturday. Special jerseys will be worn, along with a rally towel giveaway at the gates. Additionally, it’s the first drone show of the season, lighting up the sky postgame.
What’s On Deck
Salt Lake has a stretch of 12 games in 13 days, all at home at The Ballpark at America First Square. The season’s longest homestand begins on Tuesday, April 12 against the El Paso Chihuahuas (19-20; Triple-A, San Diego Padres). Then the fun continues at home as the Tacoma Rainiers (18-21; Triple-A, Seattle Mariners) come to town in the second half of the homestand.
