Link Report for Wed. 5/8

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: RHP R.J. Seidel makes his AAA debut at home vs. Fresno (Giants), 10:45 AM pre-game, 11:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Jeff Hem is the 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). The audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

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Huntsville: RHP Ariel Pena at home vs. Jackson (Mariners), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime

 

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

 

Alex Cohen is the play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. It appears four Southern League teams air their home games on MiLB.TV, and we'll let you know when those dates pop up on the schedule

 

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Brevard County: RHP Mike Fiers at home vs. Charlotte (Rays), 9:05 AM pre-game, 9:35 gametime

 

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

 

Manatees audio, hooray! Dave Walkovic is the first play-by-play voice of the 'Tees since 2007, he's joined by Andy Towne; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio. All home games and many road games are scheduled to be broadcast. When road games are only available via the opponents' audio feed, we'll let you know that.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Tyler Wagner and LHP Mike Strong in a doubleheader at home vs. Clinton (Dodgers), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings

 

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 four Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV.

 

So for the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from four Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games.

 

NOTE: 32 of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel has seventeen games scheduled and WACY-TV My NEW32 plans to show fifteen games. We'll let you know when, but won't be providing day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check for proper channel and time planning (scroll to the bottom of this link).

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin Game One

 

Wisconsin Game Two

 

New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, 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

[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]

Look for Nashville and Wisconsin media notes at the links just prior to their game times.

 

New this season: Brevard County has media notes; as of now, it's a unique link each day, but look for it just prior to game time each day within the "Stats and Scores" banner here.

[Mass Haas]

Weather.com:

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville

 

Viera (Melbourne)

 

Grand Chute (Appleton)

[Mass Haas]

Via this podcast (go to the 11:00 minute mark), and listen to the Voice of the Manatees Dave Walkovic discuss Brevard's pitchers.

[TheCrew07]

Pirates' Taillon hurt in Curve loss

[brwrsfan]

I've been out of the minors loop the last couple weeks due to work traveling...why is Fiers in Brevard?

[TheCrew07]

It was in the transaction thread.

[TheCrew07]

Taillon's injury the only divisional mention

 

Wednesday Prospect Notebook

[Mass Haas]

Via Jeff Hem's blog --

 

Audio from Nashville — Pitching Coach Fred Dabney

 

Today’s interview for the Sounds’ 11:05 a.m. CT start on Sports Talk 830-AM is pitching coach Fred Dabney, who discusses the Sounds’ pitching staff through the first 30 games of the season, the struggles of Tyler Thornburg, the success of returning relievers Rob Wooten, Donovan Hand and Jesus Sanchez, and the exciting raw ability of flame-throwing right-hander Johnny Hellweg.

[TheCrew07]

Cards' RF prospect Stephen Piscotty featured here.

 

FSL notes: Cards' Piscotty 'cuts loose'

[fondybrewfan]

At some point Rob Wooten needs to get a chance. Their aren't exactly a lot of dominant relievers in Milwaukee that are blocking him.

[Mass Haas]

At some point Rob Wooten needs to get a chance. Their aren't exactly a lot of dominant relievers in Milwaukee that are blocking him.

 

Check out what Jesus Sanchez is doing, including today. Plus Sanchez is on the 40-man, so he's ahead of Wooten on the pecking order.

 

Wooten might be added to the 40-man this fall, as he'd be a potential Rule 5 target, even as a 28-year-old.

 

As Brandon Kintzler is showing, having "minimum-wage" (and effective) guys filling the bullpen slots can be very valuable.

[bkrause2]

Final: Charlotte (Rays) 7, Brevard County 6

 

Brevard edged 7-6 in slugfest with Charlotte

Macias goes 4-for-4, Fiers fans eight as 'Tees split series

By Andy Towne / Brevard County Manatees

 

VIERA, Fla. - Lead-off home runs for each team set the tone for an offensive game in which the Charlotte Stone Crabs out-powered the Brevard County Manatees, 7-6 on Wednesday afternoon in front of 4,072 fans at Space Coast Stadium to split the four-game series.

 

Kes Carter launched the first pitch of the game for the first home run, but the Manatees (17-16) answered back with Brandon Macias starting the bottom of the first with a homer. Cameron Garfield followed suit a few batters later to give the home team a 2-1 lead.

 

Brevard's advantage was extended in the third inning, when Macias came around to score a RBI single off the bat of Garfield.

 

Charlotte (10-22) tipped the game back in their favor with a three-run fifth inning. After a ground out to begin the fifth, three straight batters reached with the first two scoring on a Willie Argo triple to make it a 4-3 ballgame.

 

That lasted only until the next half inning, when Macias doubled and scored to even it out at four runs apiece on a Greg Hopkins double that chased starter Felipe Rivero from the contest.

 

Macias went 4-for-4 on the day and reached on a walk in his other plate appearance. It was the fourth time in Macias' career and second time this season that he has recorded four hits in a game.

 

Mike Fiers made the start for the Manatees, going six innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. He did give up six hits for four runs, including the homer to Carter to start the game.

 

Andre Lamontagne came out of the bullpen in a tie game and surrendered just one hit was in line for the win, when Macias doubled home Lance Roenicke in the fifth to give the Manatees a 5-4 lead.

 

His potential win was taken away when Richie Shaffer took Kevin Shackelford deep for two runs and a 6-5 lead in the eighth. However, the Manatees were again able to answer back with a run in the home half on a walk, a hit batter and an error followed by Roenicke's RBI groundout. Brevard County though would strand two runners in the scoring position to end the threat.

 

Entering the ninth, the game was tied at 6-6 until Charlotte catcher Jake DePew hit his team's third homer of the game and fifth overall.

 

Charlotte's Lenny Linsky worked himself into a jam with runners on first and second with just one out in the bottom of the ninth, but fanned two straight batters to get out of it and earn the victory.

 

Brevard County will look to get back on track as they open a three-game series with the Tampa Yankees (14-18) beginning on Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. at Space Coast Stadium.

 

 

Brevard County Box Score

 

Heck of a game for Brandon Macias. On base all five times. 4 for 4 with a walk, two doubles and a home run. Knocked in two and scored three runs. Pretty nice little Wednesday. Unfortunately, Macias had exactly half of the Manatees hits today. Cameron Garfield had a two hit day, including his team leading sixth home run. Lance Roenicke and Greg Hopkins each doubled for the other two Brevard hits. In what's been a season long issue, the Manatees struck out another 14 times today. Mike Fiers gave up four runs in six innings in his first BC outing. Andre Lamontagne pitched a scoreless seventh. Kevin Shackelford gave up three runs in two innings and was charged with a blown save and the loss.

 

Brevard County Play-By-Play

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 1st

 

Brandon Macias homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

Gregory Hopkins strikes out swinging.

Nick Ramirez pops out to first baseman Alejandro Segovia.

Cameron Garfield homers (6) on a fly ball to left field.

T. J. Mittelstaedt strikes out swinging.

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 5th

 

Chadwin Stang walks.

With Brandon Macias batting, Chadwin Stang picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Felipe Rivero to first baseman Alejandro Segovia to shortstop Jake Hager.

Brandon Macias doubles (6) on a line drive to center fielder Kes Carter.

Gregory Hopkins doubles (7) on a line drive to left fielder Willie Argo. Brandon Macias scores.

Pitching Change: Jacob Partridge replaces Felipe Rivero.

Nick Ramirez strikes out swinging.

Cameron Garfield grounds out, shortstop Jake Hager to first baseman Alejandro Segovia.

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Eliazer Suero replaces Jacob Partridge.

Cameron Garfield strikes out swinging.

T. J. Mittelstaedt walks.

Yadiel Rivera hit by pitch. T. J. Mittelstaedt to 2nd.

Rafael Neda reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Alejandro Segovia. T. J. Mittelstaedt to 3rd. Yadiel Rivera to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Lenny Linsky replaces Eliazer Suero.

Lance Roenicke grounds out, pitcher Lenny Linsky to first baseman Alejandro Segovia. T. J. Mittelstaedt scores. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd. Rafael Neda to 2nd.

Chadwin Stang grounds out, third baseman Richie Shaffer to first baseman Alejandro Segovia.

[DHonks]

Kintzler has been throwing poorly. Not as poorly as Axford, but I could see Sanchez and Wooten (or K-Rod) replacing them for the time period

[Minigoon]

Final: Huntsville 1 Jackson 0

 

The Stars and Generals engaged in a pitchers dual Wednesday night with the Stars coming out on top 1-0. The story of the night was the performance of Ariel Pena. The big righty had his best performance with the Brewers organization. Pena (2-2) worked 6+ innings, allowing only 4 hits. Walks, which have been a season long problem for Ariel, were not an issue this game as Pena only walked 2. 54 of 87 pitches were for strikes tonight. Pena set the season high for Huntsville pitchers by striking out 10. Pena was on the attack all game, getting ahead of hitters. His fastball was consistently 92-95 tonight.

 

Greg Holle came on in relief of Pena with 2 runners on and no outs in the top of the 7th and worked out of that jam and then proceeded to work a scoreless 8th as well. Holle recorded 3 strike outs over his 2 innings or work. This was Holle's 3rd straight strong outing out of the bullpen for the Stars. Closer Casey Medlen came on to work the 9th. Medlen allowed a hit and hit a batter before recording the final out for his 5th save on the season. Medlen ended up striking out the side in closing out the Stars first shutout of the season.

 

The Stars pitchers combined to strike out 16 while only walking 2.

 

Huntsville Box Score

 

Huntsville was held to 1 run on 4 hits. First baseman Jason Rogers was the only Stars batter with more than 1 hit. Rogers doubled twice and also reached base on a hit by pitch. Catcher Shawn Zarraga and centerfielder Rene Tosoni had the other hits. Zarraga scored the Stars lone run in the 3rd on a wild pitch. The Stars drew 3 walks tonight, one each for Zarraga, Brock Kjeldgaard, and Mike Walker.

 

Huntsville Play By Play

 

A sample of Pena's work tonight

 

Jackson Top of the 3rd

 

Gabriel Noriega strikes out swinging.

Abraham Almonte strikes out swinging, catcher Shawn Zarraga to first baseman Jason Rogers.

Brad Miller walks.

James Jones strikes out swinging.

 

The only run of the game

 

Huntsville Bottom of the 3rd

 

Shawn Zarraga singles on a ground ball to center fielder Francisco Martinez.

With Nick Shaw batting, Shawn Zarraga advances to 2nd on a balk.

Nick Shaw out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Chance Ruffin to first baseman Steven Proscia. Shawn Zarraga to 3rd.

Hector Gomez grounds out, third baseman Vinnie Catricala to first baseman Steven Proscia.

With Kentrail Davis batting, wild pitch by Chance Ruffin, Shawn Zarraga scores.

Kentrail Davis strikes out swinging.

 

With the win tonight, the Stars record now stands at 12-20 and 4-13 at The Joe. Game 3 will be tomorrow night. The Stars will have their work cut of for them as they will be facing top prospect Taijuan Walker (3-2, 1.54 ERA). Huntsville is expected to activate their own top prospect Taylor Jungmann (1-4, 7.89 ERA) from the disabled list to start for them. Game time is scheduled for 6:43 Central with Alex Cohen's pregame show starting at 6:30.

[Mass Haas]

Huntsville audio: Final out of the 1-0 victory

 

Huntsville Pre-Game Audio Interview: OF Rene Tosoni

[Mass Haas]

Brevard County audio: Game Highlights

 

Brevard County Pre-Game Audio Interview: LHP Daniel Meadows

[TheCrew07]

Wagner goes the distance to shutout Clinton 5-0 in game one

Rattlers run win streak to six games behind 10Ks by starting pitcher

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI - Tyler Wagner kept the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on a roll. The former closer for the University of Utah struck out a career high ten batters as he twirled a complete game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Clinton LumberKings in game one of a doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

 

Wisconsin showed no ill effects from the off day on Tuesday. The Timber Rattlers grabbed the early lead with four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Mitch Haniger drove in Tyrone Taylor with a single. Victor Roache's fly ball to center was dropped to allow him to reach base on a sacrifice fly that scored Michael Reed from third base. Later in the inning Chris McFarland drove in both Haniger and Roache with a single.

 

Tyler Wagner took that lead and ran with it. The Wisconsin starting pitcher worked around an error and a walk in the second inning. In the fourth, a close 3-2 pitch with two outs was called a ball to allow the inning to continue. Tyler Marlette got jammed on an 0-2 pitch and sent a weak grounder halfway up the third base line for the first Clinton hit of the game. Wagner got the final out of the inning to keep the LumberKings off the scoreboard.

 

Clinton (13-16) threatened in the top of the sixth. Guillermo Pimentel reached on an infield single with one out and Patrick Kivlehan dumped in a single into center to put a pair of runners. But, Wagner stopped the LumberKings cold by getting Dario Pizzano to ground into an inning ending 6-4-3 double play.

 

Jose Sermo singled in a run in the bottom of the sixth to give the Rattlers a 5-0 lead.

 

Wagner set down the LumberKings in order in the top of the seventh to finish off his gem. Wagner struck out a pair in the seventh to give him a total of ten in the game. He walked two and picked up his third win of the season.

 

The win was the sixth straight for the Timber Rattlers and moved them to 14-14 on the season.

 

WP: Tyler Wagner (3-1)

LP: Tyler Pike (1-3)

 

TIME: 1:48

 

Wisconsin Game 1 Boxscore

This game was all about Tyler Wagner, what a pitching line. Once again it was 7IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 10SO, and no WPs having thrown 67 of 95 pitches for strikes... right on!

 

Wisconsin Game 1 Recap

 

The 6th could have gone better... all 3 outs on the bases, don't see that very often.

 

Wisconsin Bottom of the 6th

• Adam Giacalone walks.
  Christopher McFarland walks. Adam Giacalone to 2nd.
  Jose Sermo singles on a fly ball to center fielder Brock Hebert. Adam Giacalone scores. Christopher McFarland out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Brock Hebert to shortstop Ketel Marte to third baseman Patrick Kivlehan. Jose Sermo to 2nd on the throw.
  With Parker Berberet batting, Jose Sermo caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Tyler Marlette to third baseman Patrick Kivlehan.
  Parker Berberet walks.
  Orlando Arcia walks. Parker Berberet to 2nd.
  With Tyrone Taylor batting, Parker Berberet caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Tyler Marlette to first baseman Taylor Ard to third baseman Patrick Kivlehan to shortstop Ketel Marte

[TooLiveBrew]

Sounds School Fresno On Education Day

Greer Stadium Hosts Season-High Crowd For 5-2 Win

Nashville Sounds

 

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Blake Davis (Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds)

 

AUDIO: Josh Prince RBI Sac Bunt

AUDIO: Josh Prince Leaping Catch At Wall

AUDIO: Blake Davis Sacrifice Fly

AUDIO: Hainley Statia Pinch-Hit RBI Double

AUDIO: Cole Garner RBI Single

AUDIO: Final Out Of The Game

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds picked up a 5-2 win over the Fresno Grizzlies Wednesday morning at Greer Stadium, in front of a season-high 10,079 fans in attendance for the second of three Sounds Education Days.

 

Tied 2-2 in the seventh with runners on the corners and one out, shortstop Blake Davis, who was already two-for-two on the day, lofted a ball into left field for a sacrifice-fly to drive in the go-ahead run. With his single and triple earlier in the game, Davis improves his hit streak to seven games.

 

The Sounds added another two runs: the first from Hainley Statia's pinch-hit RBI-double to right field after the Davis sacrifice, and the final on a Cole Garner single in the eighth. Garner's run scored second baseman Scooter Gennett, who reached base on balls in his final plate appearance to reach base for the 26th consecutive game, the PCL's longest active streak.

 

Jesus Sanchez (3-0) picked up the win from the hill for Nashville, his third, retiring nine consecutive batters over three innings and five by strikeout. Michael Olmsted pitched a hitless eighth before making way for Rob Wooten, who faced the minimum to pick up his fifth save of the season.

 

Sounds pitchers combined to hold Fresno batters to three hits and totaled 14 strikeouts to mark a single-game season high, surpassing the team's previous best of 13, set on April 19 in Iowa.

 

The Sounds captured the 2-1 lead in the third inning on a fielder's choice throwing error sequence with two runners in scoring position. Anderson De La Rosa and Blake Davis each singled to start the frame and moved one base closer on [R.J.] Seidel's sacrifice bunt.

 

In the next at-bat, Josh Prince bunted the ball towards first base, which Fresno pitcher Michael Kickham (0-4) fielded and, in trying to beat De La Rosa home, sailed to the backstop, allowing Blake Davis to score on the throwing error.

 

The Grizzlies scored first in the game with a Brett Pill RBI-single to centerfield in the first inning, scoring Kensuke Tanaka, who doubled and stole third. In the fourth, outfielder Juan Perez hit a triple to centerfield to score Johnny Monell and level the game at two runs apiece.

 

Both Fresno runs came off Sounds starting pitcher R.J. Seidel, who made his Triple-A debut after posting a 4.85 ERA in eight relief appearances with Double-A Huntsville. The 25-year-old allowed three hits across four innings of work, with six strikeouts and three walks.

 

The Sounds are back Thursday night (7:05 p.m.) at Greer Stadium, for game three of four against the Fresno Grizzlies. Nashville's RHP Frankie De La Cruz (1-4, 7.71) will get the start against Fresno's RHP Boof Bonser (1-2, 4.97).

 

 

Nashville Box

Prince: 0-3, RBI, SAC, SB

Gennett: 0-3, BB, SB

Parker: 1-3, BB

Garner: 1-4, RBI

De La Rosa: 2-4, 2B, PB, 1/2 CS

Davis: 2-2, 3B, SF, RBI

 

[pre]Seidel: 4 IP 3 H 2 R 2 ER 3 BB 6 K HBP PO 65 TP (37 strikes) 2:1 GO:FO

Sanchez: 3 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 5 K

Olmsted: 1 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 2 K

Wooten: 1 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 K[/pre]

 

Nashville PbP

Nashville fell behind 1-0 in the 1st, & re-took the lead in the 3rd:

 

Nashville Bottom of the 3rd

-Anderson De La Rosa singles on a line drive to left fielder Roger Kieschnick.

-Blake Davis singles on a line drive to center fielder Gary Brown. Anderson De La Rosa to 2nd.

-R. J. Seidel out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Michael Kickham to second baseman Kensuke Tanaka. Anderson De La Rosa to 3rd. Blake Davis to 2nd.

-Josh Prince hits a sacrifice bunt. Anderson De La Rosa scores. Blake Davis scores. Josh Prince to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Michael Kickham.

-Scooter Gennett pops out to third baseman Chris Dominguez in foul territory.

-With Khris Davis batting, Josh Prince steals (2) 3rd base.

-Khris Davis strikes out swinging.

 

The go-ahead 7th:

 

Nashville Bottom of the 7th

-Stephen Parker singles on a line drive to right fielder Juan Perez.

-Cole Garner strikes out swinging.

-Anderson De La Rosa doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Gary Brown. Stephen Parker to 3rd.

-Blake Davis out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Roger Kieschnick. Stephen Parker scores.

-Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Hainley Statia replaces Jesus Sanchez.

-Hainley Statia doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Juan Perez. Anderson De La Rosa scores.

-Pitching Change: Dan Runzler replaces Michael Kickham, batting 9th.

-Josh Prince strikes out swinging.

 

And one more security run in the 8th:

 

Nashville Bottom of the 8th

-Scooter Gennett walks.

-With Khris Davis batting, Scooter Gennett steals (5) 2nd base.

-Khris Davis strikes out swinging.

-Sean Halton strikes out swinging.

-Stephen Parker walks.

-Cole Garner singles on a ground ball to left fielder Roger Kieschnick. Scooter Gennett scores. Stephen Parker to 3rd.

-Anderson De La Rosa strikes out swinging.

 

 

Nashville Gameday

[TheCrew07]

Clinton comes back to get the split

LumberKings score three in the sixth and hang on for a 4-2 win over Rattlers

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Clinton LumberKings snapped Wisconsin's six-game winning streak with a 4-2 win in game two of a doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Wednesday night. The LumberKings erased a 2-1 Timber Rattlers lead by scoring three times in the top of the sixth inning and holding on for the win.

 

The Timber Rattlers (14-15) manufactured a run in the bottom of the first inning. Alfredo Rodriguez drew a leadoff walk and went to second on an errant pickoff attempt. Michael Reed moved Rodriguez to third with a sacrifice bunt. Mitch Haniger drove Rodriguez home with a sacrifice fly to right.

 

Wisconsin made the score 2-0 in the bottom of the third. Mike Garza tripled to start the inning. Rodriguez drove him in with a one out single.

 

Clinton (14-16) broke through against the Timber Rattlers in the top of the fifth inning. Guillermo Pimentel doubled with two outs to drive in Pat Kivlehan. That run cut the Rattlers lead to 2-1. That run was also the first scored by the LumberKings in 11-2/3 innings of the doubleheader. Wisconsin had shutout Clinton 5-0 in the first game.

 

The LumberKings rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth inning. Dario Pizzano doubled to start the inning. Tyler Marlette followed with a triple to right-center field. That triple drove in the tying run and knocked Wisconsin starting pitcher Mike Strong out of the game.

 

Jono Armold took over for Strong and broke the bat of Gaby Guerrero, but the ball dropped into left field for an RBI single to give Clinton a 3-2 lead. Later in the frame, an error allowed Guerrero to score a run that put the LumberKings up 4-2.

 

Wisconsin would attempt a couple of rallies to keep their winning streak alive. The Rattlers had two outs and none on in the sixth inning when an error, a walk, and a wild pitch put the tying runs in scoring position. But, Oliver Garcia escaped the inning. In the seventh, Wisconsin again had two outs with none one against Clinton closer Grady Wood when a hit batsman, a passed ball, and an infield single put runners on the corners. But, Wood got the final out to pick up his fifth save and earn the split in the twinbill.

 

Game three of the series is Thursday night. The first 1,000 fans to attend this game will receive a poster of Timber Rattlers outfielder Victor Roache, a 2012 first round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts. All fans can enjoy 16oz soda, beer, or Arty's Old Fashioned drinks for just $2 as part of Thirsty Thursday presented by Arty's Old Fashioned and 95.9 KISS FM.

 

If you can't make it to the stadium, the game is available to Time Warner Cable subscribers on Time Warner Cable SportsChannel. Fans may also tune in on AM1280, WNAM or timberrattlers.com starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 6:15pm.

 

Thursday's game is also available on MiLB.tv.

 

WP: Matt Vedo (2-1)

LP: Mike Strong (0-1)

SAVE: Grady Wood (5)

 

TIME: 2:08

ATTN: 3,60

 

Wisconsin Game 2 Boxscore

Clint Coulter and Orlando Arcia are still struggling at the plate. Every once in a while it's looked like Arcia would explode out of his slump and then he'll go hitless again for 2 games. Michael Garza had the only multi-hit game and a triple while Mitch Haniger added a double.

 

I'm pretty conservative when it comes to promoting pitchers, I prefer 1 season at a time or complete dominance with a bump at the break. However I'm almost the exact opposite when it comes to position players... Haniger has played well and has positional versatility in the OF, I see no reason for him to be in WI any longer. I've lost track of how many games the Rattlers still need to make up, but once the T-Rats are caught up schedule wise I really don't have a good reason why he should be in WI any longer. You know what, this has nothing to do with WI but I refrained from posting this earlier today even though I wanted to so I'll just say that I'd also like to see some of the AAA relievers get a shot this season, especially Jesus Sanchez. Yes I beat the drum for most of the last year and I'm a sucker for a good story which is why I was going to give it a rest but Sanchez is no longer a 1 season wonder.

 

At any rate back to the Rattlers, in addition to his struggles at the plate Clint Coulter also had his 8th passed ball of the season in game 2, there just hasn't been much going his way so far.

 

Wisconsin Game 2 Recap

 

Clinton's decisive 6th.

 

Clinton Top of the 6th

• Dario Pizzano doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Mitch Haniger.
  Tyler Marlette triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Mitch Haniger. Dario Pizzano scores.
  Pitching Change: Jonathan Armold replaces Michael Strong.
  Gabriel Guerrero singles on a line drive to left fielder Victor Roache. Tyler Marlette scores.
  Taylor Ard strikes out swinging.
  With Brock Hebert batting, Gabriel Guerrero steals (2) 2nd base.
  Brock Hebert reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Mike Garza. Gabriel Guerrero scores. Brock Hebert out at 3rd, right fielder Michael Reed to third baseman Mike Garza.
  Patrick Kivlehan grounds out, third baseman Mike Garza to first baseman Adam Giacalone.

 

Chris sort of breezed over the comeback attempt.

 

Wisconsin Bottom of the 6th

• Pitching Change: Oliver Garcia replaces Matt Vedo.
  Mitch Haniger flies out to center fielder Guillermo Pimentel.
  Victor Roache grounds out, third baseman Jordy Lara to first baseman Taylor Ard.
  Adam Giacalone reaches on a fielding error by center fielder Guillermo Pimentel. Adam Giacalone to 2nd.
  Christopher McFarland walks.
  With Clint Coulter batting, wild pitch by Oliver Garcia, Adam Giacalone to 3rd. Christopher McFarland to 2nd.
  Clint Coulter pops out to shortstop Brock Hebert.

 

Wisconsin Bottom of the 7th

• Pitching Change: Grady Wood replaces Oliver Garcia.
  Mike Garza flies out to center fielder Guillermo Pimentel.
  Orlando Arcia grounds out, pitcher Grady Wood to first baseman Taylor Ard.
  Alfredo Rodriguez hit by pitch.
  With Michael Reed batting, passed ball by Tyler Marlette, Alfredo Rodriguez to 2nd.
  Michael Reed singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brock Hebert. Alfredo Rodriguez to 3rd.
  Mitch Haniger grounds out, third baseman Jordy Lara to first baseman Taylor Ard.

[TheCrew07]

Mehring's post double header thoughts. The usual assortment of post game goodies and a rather spot on quote

 

From six to zero – Post-doubleheader post May 8, 2013