Link Report for Sat. 6/2 - Timber Rattlers drop to first-place tie despite fine road trip thus far

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: RHP Claudio Vargas at home vs. New Orleans (Marlins), 6:20 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Jeff Hem is the new play-by-play voice of the Sounds; follow him on Twitter @jeffhempbp; we'll link to his blog updates at On the Air…and Off

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Nashville games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $39.99 season-long package ($9.99 to pay for a single month). We imagine the audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

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Huntsville: RHP Josh Stinson at home vs. Mississippi (Braves), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Huntsville feed from the MiLB main audio page

 

I-Phone friendly audio link

 

Alex Cohen is the new play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. It's fantastic that Huntsville is returning to what will be a traditional broadcast format this year. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast.

 

MiLB.TV subsciption note: Huntsville road games in four locales (Mississippi, Tennessee, Jacksonville and Pensacola) will be broadcast.

 

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Brevard County: RHP's Taylor Jungmann and Brooks Hall in a doubleheader at home vs. Bradenton (Pirates), 4:05 PM gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Bradenton feed from the MiLB main audio page

 

Once again this season, Brevard does not have its own audio coverage. It appears two teams in the Manatees North Division (within which the majority of games are played) have audio, and all six teams in the South Division have audio (at least for their home games), so there will be opportunities to listen to approx. 70% or Brevard's games this season, just all from the opponent's perspective. There are no Florida State League games on MiLB.TV this year.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Matt Miller at Beloit (Twins), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link - 1280 AM WNAM

 

Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio.

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of only two (Great Lakes) Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV; Chris' call provides the audio. So for the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, all Timber Rattlers home games, and 24 Stars' road games (one Helena series this summer, too).

 

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DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Braves in the season opener, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until late afternoon at the earliest

[Mass Haas]

Follow Saturday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville

 

Brevard County Game One

 

Brevard County Game Two

 

Wisconsin

 

DSL Brewers

[Mass Haas]

STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League North Division

 

High-A - Florida State League North Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris

[Mass Haas]

To see tweets as to when the Link Report has been technically "completed" with available links, as well as to know when the new day's Report has been posted, please follow @Mass_Haas on Twitter.

[Mass Haas]

Be sure to see this thread for a thorough update on the DSL roster status and news regarding this year's squad (and last year's DSL'ers).

[TheCrew07]

I have an avalanche of graduation parties today, I'll get to my updates late tonight. If YG doesn't make an appearance I'll cover the DSL game as well.

[Tedaldtada]

Happy DSL Day!

 

Looking forward to Sthervin and also the pitchers. Our new uber-prospect SS Carlos Belonis will hopefully show his metal.

 

So, is Osmel Perez done? That is a shame.

[DHonks]

surprised they have Arcia on the Helena roster. If he were on the DSL roster this wouldn't count towards his minor-league free agency clock

[Mass Haas]

2008 5th round RHP Maverick Lasker, who has been out with a lower back injury, indicates he'll be on a Maryvale mound soon

 

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The Manatees give us a corrected doubleheader pitching matchup menu for tonight. Big-time opener in battle of first-rounders.

 

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Rattler Radio Blog: Combined Nine after Friday and before Saturday

 

Yes, an entertaining cheerleader death stare to begin...

[battlekow]

Our new uber-prospect SS Carlos Belonis will hopefully show his metal.

It would be really cool if we had a cyborg shortstop.

[Mass Haas]

From Huntsville:

 

Happy 5-0…

Today, Stars manager Darnell Coles turns 50 years old. The former big leaguer is currently serving the final game of a three-game suspension.

 

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Nashville Media Notes

 

LACKING QUALITY: Nashville starting pitchers have thrown only one quality start in the last 12 games (Mark Rogers on May 26).

 

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Wisconsin Media Notes

[Mass Haas]

Maryvale Brewer Danny Keller has tweeted out several of his "tape creation" photos in the past, this one's pretty impressive (click link).

 

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[Tedaldtada]

Our new uber-prospect SS Carlos Belonis will hopefully show his metal.

It would be really cool if we had a cyborg shortstop.

 

Did I mess up the phrase or are you just going on a related tangent?

[And That]

Our new uber-prospect SS Carlos Belonis will hopefully show his metal.

It would be really cool if we had a cyborg shortstop.

 

Did I mess up the phrase or are you just going on a related tangent?

 

Mettle.

[Tedaldtada]

It would be really cool if we had a cyborg shortstop.

 

Did I mess up the phrase or are you just going on a related tangent?

 

Mettle.

 

Yeah....that was...ummm...iPhone Autocorrect!...yea, that's what happened...(facepalm)

[TheCrew07]

Final: Huntsville 6, Mississippi 2

 

Huntsville Box Score

I love coming home, fire up the computer, and see a starting pitcher only give up 1 earned run. Josh Stinson pushed his record to 7-2 with a fine 6 inning effort. Josh only allowed 4 hits but he also walked 4 and hit 2 batters while only striking out 3, as you would guess from his peripherals he wasn't very efficient throwing 54 of 94 pitches for strikes while posting a 10:3 ratio. He was also a slacker at the plate and didn't collect a hit dropping his AVE to .417, but that's alright as long as he homers the next time he gets a chance to hit. Jesus Sanchez continued his stellar season with 2 clean innings and Brandon Kintzler retired the side in order in the 9th. After the first half playoff push is over I would hope both Sanchez and Kintzler get the bump to AAA, Kintzler especially doesn't belong in AA.

 

On the offense side singles hitter Scooter Gennett led the way posting the only multi-hit game going 2-4 with a double. Hunter Morris added the HR which put the game away in the 8th while both Josh Prince and Adam Weisenburger hit run scoring doubles. Kentrail Davis stole his 6th base and Tommy Manzella committed his 4th error (fielding).

 

Huntsville Play By Play

Stinson's command cost him early.

Mississippi Top of the 1st

• Keenan Wiley grounds out, second baseman Scooter Gennett to first baseman Hunter Morris.
  Philip Gosselin hit by pitch.
  Joe Leonard hit by pitch. Philip Gosselin to 2nd.
  Ian Gac flies out to left fielder Lee Haydel.
  Todd Cunningham singles on a ground ball to shortstop Tommy Manzella. Philip Gosselin scores. Joe Leonard to 2nd.
  Christian Bethancourt walks. Joe Leonard to 3rd. Todd Cunningham to 2nd.
  Cory Harrilchak grounds out, second baseman Scooter Gennett to first baseman Hunter Morris.

 

The only other run the Braves would score.

Mississippi Top of the 5th

• Philip Gosselin reaches on fielding error by shortstop Tommy Manzella.
  Joe Leonard singles on a line drive to center fielder Josh Prince. Philip Gosselin to 2nd.
  Ian Gac singles on a ground ball to left fielder Lee Haydel. Philip Gosselin scores. Joe Leonard to 2nd.
  Todd Cunningham out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Matt Cline to second baseman Scooter Gennett. Joe Leonard to 3rd. Ian Gac to 2nd.
  Christian Bethancourt strikes out swinging.
  Cory Harrilchak called out on strikes.

 

Huntsville's crooked number in the 4th was all they would need.

Huntsville Bottom of the 4th

• Scooter Gennett doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Cory Harrilchak.
  Hunter Morris reaches on missed catch error by pitcher Zeke Spruill, assist to first baseman Ian Gac. Scooter Gennett scores.
  Tommy Manzella singles on a ground ball to left fielder Cory Harrilchak. Hunter Morris to 2nd.
  Kentrail Davis reaches on force attempt, throwing error by first baseman Ian Gac. Hunter Morris to 3rd. Tommy Manzella to 2nd.
  Adam Weisenburger out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Keenan Wiley. Hunter Morris scores. Tommy Manzella to 3rd.
  With Matt Cline batting, Kentrail Davis steals (6) 2nd base, Tommy Manzella scores. Throwing error by catcher Christian Bethancourt.
  Matt Cline grounds out, third baseman Joe Leonard to first baseman Ian Gac.
  Josh Stinson grounds out, shortstop Barrett Kleinknecht to first baseman Ian Gac.

[Tedaldtada]

'Tees hold on to take first game of double dip

06/02/2012 11:07 PM ET

By Frank Longobardo / Brevard County Manatees

 

VIERA, Fla. - The Brevard County Manatees held on to win the first game of Saturday night's doubleheader against the Bradenton Maruaders, by the score of 4-3 at Space Coast Stadium. The Marauders scored two in the seventh and had the tying run on second, but their rally was thwarted.

 

Manatees (22-31) starting pitcher Taylor Jungmann had allowed just one run in six innings before entering the seventh in hopes of a seven-inning complete game. After getting the first out, he hit Carlos Paulino with a pitch and he then advanced to second on defensive indifference. Dan Grovatt then flied out to left for the second out.

 

With a runner on second and two outs, Jungmann walked Gift Ngoepe and then his night was done. Casey Medlen inherited the runners and allowed them to score on a double to left by Andy Vasquez, which cut Brevard's lead to one and put the tying run in scoring position.

 

Medlen was able to shut the door on the Marauders (24-30), by striking out Mel Rojas to earn his eighth save of the season. Jungmann (4-4, 4.02) allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings of work, while allowing seven hits. He walked two and struck out four.

 

After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the second, the 'Tees tied it up in the bottom of the inning as Mike Walker led the frame off with a double and was then brought home on a RBI single by Shea Vucinich.

 

The Manatees took a 4-1 lead in the fourth as Cody Hawn, Parker Berberet and Scott Krieger hit three consecutive doubles. Krieger's double plated Hawn and Berberet while Krieger scored on a RBI single by Franklin Romero Jr.

 

Bradenton's Jameson Taillon - the second overall pick of the 2010 draft - threw a six-inning complete game, but was saddled with his fifth loss of the season.

 

Box Score

 

Fantastic game for the Manatees. They faced a beast in Jameson Taillon and the pretty much owned the game. By the way, did Jameson's parents have a thing for Irish whiskey?

 

Taylor Jungmann dominated and deserved a better line but Casey Medlen allowed two inherited runners to score in the top of the 7th before "earning" the save. Final line for Jungmann: 6.2 IP 7 H 3 R 3 ER 2 BB 4 K 2 WP 1 HBP 7:4 GO:FO 1 Pickoff.

 

The hitters had four 2B's tonight, including three in a row in the 3-run 4th. In the win, no hitter recorded more than one hit and walk combined.

 

The Manatee base runners apparently sniffed out a good opportunity in this one. Four steals, including Reggie Keen's 18th and 19th.

 

Game Log

 

May have been a planned pickoff.

 

Bradenton Top of the 2nd

 

Alex Dickerson doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Scott Krieger.

With Stefan Welch batting, wild pitch by Taylor Jungmann, Alex Dickerson to 3rd.

Stefan Welch lines out to pitcher Taylor Jungmann.

Evan Chambers walks.

With Justin Howard batting, Evan Chambers picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Taylor Jungmann to first baseman Mike Walker to shortstop Nick Shaw, Alex Dickerson scores.

Justin Howard doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Scott Krieger.

Carlos Paulino grounds out, second baseman Shea Vucinich to first baseman Mike Walker.

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Manatees Sweep Marauders

06/02/2012 2:28 PM ET

By Bradenton Marauders

 

Viera, FL- The Bradenton Marauders (24-31) dropped both games of a doubleheader at Brevard County (23-31) on Saturday night at Space Coast Stadium. The Marauders fell by scores of 4-3 and 4-1 and have now lost eight straight road games.

 

The Marauders scored first in the first game when Justin Howard doubled home Alex Dickerson, who had doubled off Taylor Jungmann (W, 4-4) to start the inning. Howard went 2-6 with two doubles between the two games. Dickerson was a combined 2-6 with a run scored and one batted in.

 

Jameson Taillon (L, 3-5) pitched all six innings of game one, but a run in the second and a three-run Manatees outburst in the fourth sent the righty to his third loss in his last four starts. Taillon struck out four.

 

The Marauders closed the gap to one in the final inning of the first game on a two-RBI double by Andy Vasquez with two outs. Casey Medlen struck out Mel Rojas Jr. for the final out to secure his eighth save. Rojas went 3-7 between the two games.

 

In game two the Manatees scored one run in each of the first four innings off Casey Sadler (L, 0-2). Brooks Hall (W 1-2) and Eric Marzec made it stand up. The Marauders only run scored in the sixth on an RBI-single off Hall by Dickerson.

 

Eliecer Navarro and Zach Foster each pitched a scoreless inning in game two of the twin bill.

 

The Marauders play the Manatees Sunday at 5:05pm in the third game of the series. It will feature a matchup of 2012 FSL All Stars, with Gerrit Cole hurling for Bradenton and Jimmy Nelson pitching for Brevard County.

[TheCrew07]

Final: Beloit 9, Wisconsin 5

 

Beloit beats Wisconsin to tie Rattlers for division lead

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

BELOIT, WI - The Beloit Snappers bombarded the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for nine runs in the middle of the game Saturday night at Pohlman Field. It was enough for the Snappers to defeat Wisconsin 9-5. Both teams are 34-22 on the season and are tied for the lead in the Midwest League's Western Division with fourteen games remaining in the first half.

 

Both teams broke the ice in the fourth inning. Wisconsin got a pair of runs in the top of the inning. Brandon Macias doubled and would later score on a single by Jason Rogers. Rogers scored on a wild pitch by Beloit starting pitcher Matt Summers.

 

The Snappers answered the Rattlers runs with five of their own in the bottom of the fifth inning. The first three batters reached against Wisconsin starter Matt Miller on a double, a single, and a hit batsman. Then, Matt Koch doubled in a pair of runs to tie the game. Kyle Knudson lined the next pitch to center for a two-run single to put the Snappers up 4-2 and there were still no outs in the inning. Miller would allow one more run in the inning on a two-out, RBI single by Eddie Rosario.

 

The Rattlers loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, but looked like they would miss an opportunity. But, a popup to third off the bat of Nick Ramirez was dropped by Sano. Two runs scored and Wisconsin pulled to within a run.

 

But, Beloit rallied for four more runs in the bottom of the fifth. The first two batters of the inning reached on singles against Miller to put runners on first and third. Those were the ninth and tenth hits of the game given up by Miller and that forced a call to the bullpen. Stephen Peterson took over for Miller and got a force out at second that allowed a run to score.

 

A walk, a balk, and an intentional walk loaded the bases and AJ Pettersen made the score 7-4. Another walk reloaded the bases and Nate Roberts drove a two-run single to center to put Beloit up 9-4.

 

Wisconsin scored a run in the sixth on a single by Macias. The third hit of the game by the Rattlers third baseman pulled the Rattlers to within 9-5, but that was the last run of the game.

 

The top two teams in the division at the end of the first half will qualify for the Midwest League playoffs. Wisconsin and Beloit are both five games up on third place Kane County after the Cougars lost 15-3 at home to the Peoria Chiefs on Saturday night.

 

Game two of the three game series is Sunday afternoon at Pohlman Field. Drew Gagnon (3-1, 3.18) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Tyler Jones (0-0, 1.29) is set to start for the Snappers. Game time is 2:00pm.

 

Tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or timberrattlers.com starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 1:40pm.

 

WP: Matt Summers (5-3)

LP: Matt Miller (3-5)

 

TIME: 3:10

ATTN: 2,256

 

Wisconsin Box Score

Certainly not the way you want to pitch when the first half crown is on the line, at least Tyler Cravy bounced back and pitched well with 3 scoreless innings.

 

Brandon Macias went 3-5 with double and has 6 hits in his last 10 ABs. Jason Rogers posted the other multi-hit game going 2-4 with a double and Nick Ramirez added a double of his own. Beloit ran all over the Rattlers collecting 5 stolen bases but the Rattlers did play clean defense and Max Walla added an OF assist.

 

Prospect followers will know that Miguel Sano is the best prospect in the Twins organization and one of the best hitters in the minors but his defense is atrocious. He committed his 20th(!) error of the season in tonight's contest, that's 20 errors in 54 games.

 

Wisconsin Play By Play

Let's hope the boys turn it around tomorrow.

[Tedaldtada]

Brevard County 4 Bradenton (Pirates) 1

 

Box Score

 

Another very solid pitching performance for a Manatee starter in the huge double header sweep of the Baby Bucs. This time Brooks Hall had his way. Final line: 5.2 IP 4 H 1 R 1 ER 3 BB 3 K 4:6 GO:FO. Eric Marzec did what Casey Medlen failed to do by stranding two inherited base runners. 2 K in 1.1 IP for Eric.

 

The hitters smacked three more 2B's and stole two more bases in game 2. T.J. Mittelstaedt stole one base in each game giving him 8 on the season. Cody Hawn and Scott Krieger had multi-hit games.

 

I have to give the Manatee hitters credit, they have stepped up here over the past few weeks. Along with the pitchers, the 'Tees have a chance to do some damage over the 2nd half.

 

Game Log

 

As you can see, Hall was just cruising until the two BB's and a 1B in the 6th.

 

Bradenton Top of the 1st

 

Drew Maggi singles on a line drive to left fielder Scott Krieger.

With Andy Vasquez batting, Brooks Hall picks off Drew Maggi at 1st on throw to Cody Hawn.

Andy Vasquez pops out to pitcher Brooks Hall in foul territory.

Mel Rojas grounds out, second baseman Shea Vucinich to first baseman Cody Hawn.

 

Bradenton Top of the 2nd

 

Alex Dickerson grounds out to first baseman Cody Hawn.

Stefan Welch flies out to right fielder Franklin Romero Jr.

Wes Freeman strikes out swinging.

Bradenton Top of the 3rd

 

Justin Howard flies out to right fielder Franklin Romero Jr.

Kawika Emsley-Pai pops out to shortstop Nick Shaw.

Benji Gonzalez walks.

Drew Maggi flies out to center fielder Reggie Keen.

 

Bradenton Top of the 4th

 

Andy Vasquez strikes out swinging, catcher Joey Paciorek to first baseman Cody Hawn.

Mel Rojas singles on a ground ball to right fielder Franklin Romero Jr.

Alex Dickerson grounds into double play, first baseman Cody Hawn to shortstop Nick Shaw. Mel Rojas out at 2nd.

Bradenton Top of the 5th

 

Stefan Welch grounds out, shortstop Nick Shaw to first baseman Cody Hawn.

Wes Freeman strikes out swinging.

Justin Howard doubles (7) on a fly ball to left fielder Scott Krieger.

Kawika Emsley-Pai flies out to center fielder Reggie Keen.

 

Bradenton Top of the 6th

 

Benji Gonzalez flies out to left fielder Scott Krieger.

Drew Maggi walks.

Andy Vasquez walks. Drew Maggi to 2nd.

Mel Rojas flies out to left fielder Scott Krieger.

Alex Dickerson singles on a line drive to right fielder Franklin Romero Jr. Drew Maggi scores. Andy Vasquez to 3rd.

Pitcher Change: Eric Marzec replaces Brooks Hall.

Stefan Welch flies out to left fielder Scott Krieger.

[TheCrew07]

Final: DSL Braves 5, DSL Brewers 1

 

Brewers Box Score

This was actually a much closer game than the final score would suggest. Gian Rizzo was your starting pitcher and I'm actually disappointed he's back in the DSL given his stellar 2011 campaign. Rizzo was electric going 5 innings allowing 4H, 3BB, and 1ER against 9SOs posting a 2:1 ratio. I wonder if And That has a scouting report on him, I'd like to know more about him and why they'd have him repeat the DSL? Angel Ventura took the loss allowing 4 runs between the 7th and 8th innings including a HR. Melvin Tejada pitched a scoreless 9th.

 

Franciso Castillo and Juan Ortiz both had 2 hits a piece, Ortiz added a double for the baby Brewers only XBH and also an OF assist gunning a runner at home. Elvis Rubio and Ortiz each stole a base while Alejandro Mendoza was caught stealing.

 

Brewers Play By Play

The difference in the game.

DSL Braves Top of the 7th

• Omar Obregon flies out to left fielder Juan Ortiz.
  Johan Camargo walks.
  With Victor Reyes batting, Johan Camargo steals (1) 2nd base.
  With Victor Reyes batting, wild pitch by Angel Ventura, Johan Camargo to 3rd.
  Victor Reyes singles on a line drive to left fielder Juan Ortiz. Johan Camargo scores.
  Ibrahim McKenzie flies out to left fielder Juan Ortiz.
  With Jose Morel batting, Victor Reyes caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Carlos Pena to shortstop Carlos Belonis.

 

DSL Braves Top of the 8th

• Jose Morel walks.
  Miguel Rivero hit by pitch. Jose Morel to 2nd.
  Carlos Castro doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Juan Ortiz. Jose Morel scores. Miguel Rivero out at home, left fielder Juan Ortiz to shortstop Carlos Belonis to third baseman Sthervin Matos.
  Iosif Bernal homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field. Carlos Castro scores.
  Luis Monasterio grounds out, second baseman Raphachel Colatosti to first baseman Alejandro Mendoza.
  Omar Obregon grounds out, third baseman Sthervin Matos to first baseman Alejandro Mendoza.

[Tedaldtada]

Nashville 8 New Orleans (Marlins) 0

 

Box Score

 

What a beat down! Claudio Vargas was fantastic. 5 IP 3 H 0 R 0 BB 6 K 1 HBP 6:2 GO:FO. Vinnie Chulk and Donovan Hand combined for another 4 scoreless with 4 K.

 

Jordan Brown knocked out 4 hits. Logan Schafer hit 3rd and went 0-5. Andy Gonzalez went yard. Caleb Gindl was benched rested after his golden sombrero last night but he did make an out on a PH appearance.

 

Jason Jaramillo picked a guy off from behind the plate.

 

Game Log

 

5-run inning.

 

Nashville Bottom of the 2nd

 

Jordan Brown doubles (7) on a line drive to left fielder Mike Cervenak.

Andy Gonzalez walks.

Jay Gibbons walks. Jordan Brown to 3rd. Andy Gonzalez to 2nd.

Hainley Statia singles on a line drive to right fielder Scott Cousins. Jordan Brown scores. Andy Gonzalez to 3rd. Jay Gibbons to 2nd.

Jason Jaramillo pops out to second baseman Nick Green on the infield fly rule.

Claudio Vargas strikes out swinging.

Corey Patterson singles on a fly ball to left fielder Mike Cervenak. Andy Gonzalez scores. Jay Gibbons scores. Hainley Statia to 3rd. Corey Patterson to 2nd on the throw.

Jeff Bianchi singles on a line drive to center fielder Kevin Mattison. Hainley Statia scores. Corey Patterson scores.

Logan Schafer pops out to third baseman Matt Dominguez in foul territory.

 

Must highlight.

 

New Orleans Top of the 3rd

 

Clint Sammons strikes out swinging.

Alex Sanabia called out on strikes.

Kevin Mattison called out on strikes.

 

Gameday

[TheCrew07]

Brewers' draft focus likely on prep hitters

 

AROUND THE BREWERS FARM SYSTEM

 

Class AAA Nashville

OF Caleb Gindl is making a recovery from an awful start, batting .333 (14 for 42) over his last 12 games. That spurt boosted his average from .169 to .209.

 

SS Jeff Bianchi, who was leading the Southern League in hitting before being promoted from Huntsville, was batting .322 through his first 17 games with the Sounds.

 

Class AA Huntsville

RHP Evan Anundsen has held left-handed hitters to a .233 batting average and is 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA through 10 starts.

 

RHP Brandon Kintzler has made five scoreless relief outings as he continues his comeback from arm surgery. Kintzler has allowed two hits in 5 2/3 innings with two walks and two strikeouts.

 

High Class A Brevard County

Right-hander Jimmy Nelson was selected to play in the Florida State League All-Star Game on June 16. A second-round draft pick out of Alabama in 2010, Nelson is 4-4 with a 2.08 ERA in 11 starts for the Manatees and leads the league with 69 1/3 innings pitched. He is 2-1 with a 1.21 ERA in four home starts.

 

Low Class A Wisconsin

3B Greg Hopkins continues to have a big year, batting a league-leading .340 with seven homers and 35 RBI in 51 games.

 

RHP Mark Williams has posted a 2.31 ERA through 11 outings (four starts) and has allowed only 29 hits and 17 walks in 46 2/3 inning

[Tedaldtada]

One last thing, hooray for the new blood about to be infused into the farm system!

 

Monday cannot come soon enough (did I just say that?).