Link Report for Wed. 7/17 -- Helena on MiLB.TV

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Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: Rob Wooten and the Pacific Coast League All-Stars take on The International League All-Stars in Reno, 8:05 PM gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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Huntsville: Taylor Jungmann, Ariel Pena, Brock Kjeldgaard and Adam Weisenburger represent the Stars and the Northern Division in the Southern League All-Star Game Wednesday in Jacksonville; 6:05 PM gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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Brevard County: RHP Cody Scarpetta at home vs. St. Lucie (Mets), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link -- Select the link based on listed schedule

 

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 Austin Ross at Bowling Green (Rays), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 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.

 

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Helena: RHP Zach Quintana at Idaho Falls (Royals), 7:55 PM pre-game, 8:15 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Voice of the Helena Brewers Steve Wendt is back on board, and this year he's added Twitter to the mix @steve_wendt. We've been treated to Steve's work for many years now (ten!); he is among the very best at the art of the pre-game interview, especially considering how at ease he makes all these first-time professional ballplayers.

 

MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Idaho Falls (July) and Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online.

 

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Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Reds' complex in Goodyear; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Tigers, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Programming Note:

 

Idaho Falls has MiLB.TV coverage, so if you're a subscriber, you can watch this Helena series (live and/or archived).

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

 

Pacific Coast League All-Star Game

 

Southern League All-Star Game

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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Look for Wisconsin media notes at the link just prior to game time.

 

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.

 

Also new this season: Helena has media notes; 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

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Weather.com:

 

Reno, NV

 

Jacksonville, FL

 

Viera, FL (Melbourne)

 

Bowling Green, KY

 

Idaho Falls, ID

 

Goodyear, AZ

 

San Pedro de Macoris, DR

[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

 

Rookie Advanced - Pioneer League North Division

 

Rookie - Arizona Summer League

 

DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris Division

 

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NOTE: To view first half or overall standings for Huntsville, Brevard County, and Wisconsin, you'll notice options at the respective links for that. Otherwise it's second-half standings as the default view for those three leagues.

[Mass Haas]

Tennessean notes column: Wooten hopes Brewers notice PCL All-Star nod

[TheCrew07]

Cardinals RHP Zach Petrick

 

Cardinals' Petrick keeps on climbing

[TheCrew07]

The "other" 1B prospect in Pirate's system Alex Dickerson discussed.

 

Prospect Notebook: Eight Surging Prospects For The Second Half

[Mass Haas]

Heh - Other than one game as the DH, all of Adam Weisenburger's pro appearances have been at catcher. He started at first base for the Southern League Northern Division All-Star squad tonight.

[TheCrew07]

Bowling Green knocks over Wisconsin 6-2

Rattlers denied late rally and Hot Rods score late insurance runs

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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Chris McFarland rounds third after his fifth inning home run tied the game with the Bowling Green Hot Rods on July 17, 2013

 

BOWLING GREEN, KY - First, the Bowling Green Hot Rods broke the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers hearts with a spectacular rally-killing catch to hold onto their one run lead in the top of the eighth. Then, they crushed Wisconsin's spirits with a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. The Hot Rods defeated Wisconsin 6-2 in game one of a three game series at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday night.

 

The Hot Rods (55-39 overall, 17-9 second half) had two outs and none on in the bottom of the second inning. Marty Gantt singled and stole second. Joey Rickard followed with a single to center and Gantt just beat the throw to the plate to score the first run of the game. The throw home allowed Rickard to take second base. Then, Patrick Leonard singled to knock in Rickard for a 2-0 lead.

 

Wisconsin (40-50, 11-14) evened the game in the top of the fifth. Parker Berberet drew a walk with one out. Chris McFarland launched a two-run homer to left two pitches later to tie the game 2-2.

 

Leonard put Bowling Green back in front in the bottom of the seventh inning. He stepped in with runners at first and second with one out and grounded a single through the left side of the infield. Leonardo Reginatto, who started the inning with a bunt single, scored from second on the play and the Hot Rods were up 3-2.

 

Wisconsin tried to put together a rally in the top of the eighth. McFarland and Alfredo Rodriguez walked to start the frame. Michael Reed tried to bunt the runners along, but he bunted into a force out at third base. Tyrone Taylor was next and he singled sharply to left. But, the ball was hit too hard and Rodriguez had to hold at third base as the Rattlers loaded the bases. Mike Garza's slow chopper to short was cut off by third baseman Tyler Goedell and his throw to the plate was in time for the force out on Rodriguez.

 

Victor Roache was next and he sent a deep line drive to right field. But, Rickard raced back to the warning track, leapt, and robbed Roache of extra bases with a highlight reel catch to end the inning and maintain the 3-2 lead for the Hot Rods

 

Bowling Green added to their lead in the bottom of the eighth. Justin O'Conner hit a three-run home run to left and the Hot Rods were up 6-2.

 

Garton worked a scoreless ninth to nail down the win for the Hot Rods.

 

Game two of the series is Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Ryan Gibbard (4-2, 5.20) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Dylan Floro (7-2, 1.73) is set to start for the Hot Rods. Game time is 7:05pm. Tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or IHeartRadio starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 6:45pm.

 

HOME RUNS:

WIS:

Chris McFarland (3rd, 1 on in 5th inning off Blake Snell, 1 out)

 

BG:

Justin O'Conner (8th 2 on in 8th inning off Leonard Lorenzo, 1 out)

 

WP: Blake Snell (3-6)

LP: Leonard Lorenzo (2-5)

SAVE: Ryan Garton (7)

 

TIME: 2:17

ATTN: 2,284

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

Well the Hot Rods are known for their pitching this season, but they played some damn good defense tonight robbing multiple XBHs from the T-Rats, changing the course of the game.

 

5 of Victor Roache's last 6 hits have gone for extra bases. Chris was talking about Victor's power displays during batting practice and mentioned that Garrett Cooper matched him, at least for today.

 

Alfredo Rodriguez and Parker Berberet each added a double.

 

Neither Austin Ross or Leonard Lorenzo were particularly sharp.

 

Wisconsin Recap

 

The first started promising but back to back very good defensive plays killed the inning.

 

Wisconsin Top of the 1st

• Alfredo Rodriguez doubles (9) on a fly ball to left fielder Marty Gantt.
  Michael Reed lines into a double play, center fielder Andrew Toles to shortstop Leonardo Reginatto. Alfredo Rodriguez doubled off 2nd.
  Tyrone Taylor flies out to center fielder Andrew Toles.
  

 

Interesting decision here that didn't work out.

 

Wisconsin Top of the 7th

• Garrett Cooper singles on a fly ball to right fielder Joey Rickard.
  Throwing error by pitcher Blake Snell on the pickoff attempt. Garrett Cooper out at 3rd, first baseman Patrick Leonard to third baseman Tyler Goeddel.
  Orlando Arcia grounds out, third baseman Tyler Goeddel to first baseman Patrick Leonard.
  Parker Berberet pops out to first baseman Patrick Leonard in foul territory.

[Eye Black]

Final: St. Lucie 9, Brevard County 3

 

'Tees drop series opener to Mets

Brevard falls 9-3 to St. Lucie for third straight loss

By Andy Towne / Brevard County Manatees

 

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Brevard County catcher Cameron Garfield goes to make the tag on St. Lucie shortstop Matt Reynolds in the second inning of Wednesday night's game at Space Coast Stadium. The Manatees lost 9-3 to the Mets. (Dennis Greenblatt/Hawk-Eye Sports Photography)

 

AUDIO: Game Highlights

AUDIO: Greg Hopkins Pre-Game Interview

 

VIERA, Fla. - The Brevard County Manatees fell behind early and never could catch up as they dropped Wednesday night's series opener to the St. Lucie Mets at Space Coast Stadium, by the score of 9-3.

 

St. Lucie led from the get-go, but continued to be patient to be sure that they walked away with the win. A walk started up a two-out rally in the eighth, when the Mets scored a pair off of Santo Manzanillo to push their lead from 4-3 to 6-3.

 

Three more St. Lucie runs ended up scoring against Dan Meadows in the final frame, during which he hit the leadoff man and later walked four with one hit allowed, but those runs acted only as insurance for the Mets.

 

Brevard County (13-11 second half, 50-41 overall) used two runs in the sixth to tighten the game, having initially trailed 4-0 at the halfway point. Yadiel Rivera opened the sixth with a single up the middle and then Mitch Haniger was hit by a pitch. Nick Ramirez came up and singled through the right side to score Rivera and move Haniger over to third base. Haniger later scored on a Greg Hopkins fielder's choice.

 

The Manatees scored their first run in in the bottom of the fifth, after Cody Hawn doubled and was able to cross the plate on a single by Brandon Macias. Hawn's double was Brevard County's only extra-base hit of the night.

 

In each of the first three innings, the Mets (14-10, 51-40) scored single runs by putting a man on, stealing second base, and getting an RBI hit two batters later. While the formula changed slightly in the fifth, requiring just a single and a ground-rule double, they were able to edge the lead out to 4-0 before Brevard began to score.

 

Manatees' starting pitcher Cody Scarpetta (0-4, 6.00 ERA) went 4.2 innings for the second straight start, which also matches his longest outing of the season. He was charged with four runs on eight hits. Scarpetta did tie his season-best with four strikeouts and walked just one batter. The one free pass was his fewest since June 30, 2011 with Huntsville.

 

St. Lucie's Hansel Robles fell just shy of a quality start, leaving with two outs in the sixth and a runner on base after giving up two runs in the frame and three in all. He did not issue a walk, struck out four and surrendered seven hits. Randy Fontanez was the first man out of the bullpen for the Mets and he struck out five of the seven men he faced in 2.1 scoreless frames.

 

Game two of the series will take place on Thursday night at Space Coast Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Brevard County will send Chad Pierce (5-3, 3.49) to the mound, while Matt Bowman (5-2, 2.75) will get the start for St. Lucie.

 

 

Brevard County Box Score

 

 

Brevard County Play-by-Play

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Final: Helena 9, @Idaho Falls 5

 

Helena box score

So, Adam Giacalone can certainly hit in the Pioneer League. With four more hits tonight, Giacalone is 7-11 since his demotion from Wisconsin. Plenty of other Brewers could hit tonight too, as Helena rapped out 17 in total. Besides Giacalone, Michael Ratterree stands out for falling a double short of the cycle; the home was his first as a pro. Every other starter had at least one hit, so check it out.

 

Zach Quintana had success early only pitching more to contact but was touched up for four runs over the 5th and 6th innings. He finished with just one strikeout but also walked just one while inducing 11 groundouts. You could say he scattered eight hits but he's now allowed 29 of them in his last 17 innings.

 

Helena play-by-play

Start your day right with a rich, nutritious six-run inning:

 

Helena Top of the 1st

• Omar Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Elier Hernandez.
  
• With Charlie Markson batting, wild pitch by Ashton Goudeau, Omar Garcia to 2nd.
  
• With Charlie Markson batting, throwing error by Ashton Goudeau on the pickoff attempt, Omar Garcia to 3rd.
  
• Charlie Markson walks.
  
• With Michael Ratterree batting, wild pitch by Ashton Goudeau, Omar Garcia scores. Charlie Markson to 2nd.
  
• Michael Ratterree triples (2) on a line drive to center fielder Dominique Taylor. Charlie Markson scores.
  
• Adam Giacalone singles on a line drive to center fielder Dominique Taylor. Michael Ratterree scores.
  
• Jose Pena singles on a line drive to center fielder Dominique Taylor. Adam Giacalone to 3rd.
  
• Dustin Houle singles on a ground ball to right fielder Elier Hernandez. Adam Giacalone scores. Jose Pena to 2nd.
  
• Angel Ortega singles on a ground ball to shortstop Humberto Arteaga. Jose Pena to 3rd. Dustin Houle to 2nd.
  
• Jalen Harris grounds into a double play, first baseman Cody Stubbs to catcher Beau Maggi to first baseman Cody Stubbs. Jose Pena out at home. Dustin Houle to 3rd. Angel Ortega to 2nd.
  
• Renaldo Jenkins singles on a line drive to right fielder Elier Hernandez. Dustin Houle scores. Angel Ortega scores.
  
• Pitching Change: Josiel Martinez replaces Ashton Goudeau.
  
• Omar Garcia grounds into a force out, second baseman Carlos Garcia to shortstop Humberto Arteaga. Renaldo Jenkins out at 2nd.

 

Goudeau entered the game with a 13.21 ERA. It's hard to make your ERA go up when it's already 13.21, but he managed it. On the other hand, he deserves a RTI (run thrown in) for plating Garcia all by himself.

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Final: DSL Brewers 6, DSL Tigers 10

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Right fielder Leudi Otaño was 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk. First baseman Juan De Los Santos went 2-for-4 with a double while left fielder Juan Ortiz went 2-for-4 and scored two runs. Third baseman Sthervin Matos tripled and drew a pair of walks. Daniel Leonardo doubled and catcher Kevin Martinez singled for the other Brewers hits.

 

Defensively Gregory Munoz committed a pair of errors, one throwing and one fielding, while pitcher Joan De La Cruz also had an error. De La Cruz started and allowed five runs, three earned over 4.1 innings. He struck out seven. Melvin Tejada took the loss after allowing three runs, all earned in 3.1 innings of relief. Junior Flores allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in 0.1 innings.

 

DSL Brewers Play-By-Play

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 3rd

 

Gregory Munoz walks.

With Daniel Leonardo batting, Gregory Munoz steals (5) 2nd base.

Daniel Leonardo pops out to first baseman Yerison Pena in foul territory.

Juan Ortiz hit by pitch.

With Sthervin Matos batting, wild pitch by Gregory Soto, Gregory Munoz to 3rd. Juan Ortiz to 2nd.

Sthervin Matos triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Manuel Joseph. Gregory Munoz scores. Juan Ortiz scores.

Leudi Otano strikes out swinging.

Yunior Santana strikes out swinging.

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Rob Wooten only pitched to one batter in the AAA All-Star Game, but kept the IL's lead at one run heading into the final frame:

 

INT All-Stars Top of the 9th

-Zach Walters grounds out, shortstop Chris Owings to first baseman Efren Navarro.

-Jason Pridie strikes out swinging.

-Pitching Change: Rob Wooten replaces Chris Rusin.

-Omir Santos grounds out, second baseman Dean Anna to first baseman Efren Navarro.

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AUDIO: Helena Manager Tony Diggs gives an update on the season as the end of the first half draws near

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VIDEO: Helena's Michael Ratterree hits a solo homer as the Brewers beat Idaho Falls, 9-5

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Heh - Other than one game as the DH, all of Adam Weisenburger's pro appearances have been at catcher. He started at first base for the Southern League Northern Division All-Star squad tonight.

 

North Division first baseman Adam Weisenburger of the Huntsville Stars flips the ball to first for an out during the Southern League All-Star game on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo)

 

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Rattler Radio Post-Game Blog

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Southern League All-Star Game Notebook: Biscuits' Cameron Seitzer wins HR derby

 

Brock Kjeldgaard did not homer in the derby...

 

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South limits North to one hit to win Southern League All-Star game

Huntsville is in the North...

 

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Huntsville pitchers struggled in the 6-0 loss:

 

SOU South All-Stars Bottom of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Taylor Jungmann replaces Alberto Cabrera.

Edward Salcedo grounds out, shortstop Arismendy Alcantara to first baseman Adam Weisenburger.

Mike Freeman singles on a line drive to center fielder Joc Pederson.

With Cameron Seitzer batting, Mike Freeman steals (1) 2nd base.

Cameron Seitzer singles on a ground ball to shortstop Arismendy Alcantara. Mike Freeman to 3rd.

Christian Bethancourt called out on strikes.

Jaime Pedroza singles on a ground ball to right fielder James Jones. Mike Freeman scores. Cameron Seitzer to 2nd.

With Jake Marisnick batting, wild pitch by Taylor Jungmann, Cameron Seitzer to 3rd. Jaime Pedroza to 2nd.

Jake Marisnick pops out to first baseman Adam Weisenburger in foul territory.

 

SOU South All-Stars Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Ariel Pena replaces Yimi Garcia.

J. T. Realmuto walks.

With Jaime Pedroza batting, J. T. Realmuto steals (1) 2nd base.

Jaime Pedroza walks.

Jake Marisnick pops out to second baseman Rafael Ynoa on the infield fly rule.

With Ender Inciarte batting, J. T. Realmuto steals (2) 3rd base.

With Ender Inciarte batting, Jaime Pedroza steals (1) 2nd base, J. T. Realmuto scores. Jaime Pedroza to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Rafael Lopez.

Ender Inciarte strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Ross Stripling replaces Ariel Pena.

Justin Greene walks.

With Jose Martinez batting, Justin Greene steals (1) 2nd base.

Jose Martinez grounds out, shortstop Marcus Semien to first baseman Adam Weisenburger.

 

Kjeldgaard with a pinch-hit walk in the 6th, later struck out swinging.

 

Adam Weisenburger played the whole game cleanly at first base (groundout, popout, HBP).

 

Box Score

 

Game Log

[Mass Haas]

Final: @AZL Reds 4, AZL Brewers 3

 

AZL Brewers Box Score

 

Trailing 3-0 into the 9th, a rally (with a bit of help) against former NFL prospect and Brewer draft pick Chad Jones --

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Chad Jones replaces Ty Boyles.

Brandon Diaz walks.

With Eric Williams batting, wild pitch by Chad Jones, Brandon Diaz to 2nd.

Eric Williams singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kevin Garcia. Brandon Diaz scores.

Tucker Neuhaus hits a ground-rule double (5) on a fly ball to left field. Eric Williams to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Oswaldo Mieres replaces Chad Jones.

Elvis Rubio strikes out swinging.

Tanner Norton grounds out, shortstop Cory Thompson to first baseman Aldi Guzman. Eric Williams scores. Tucker Neuhaus to 3rd.

Jack Cleary reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Aldi Guzman. Tucker Neuhaus scores.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Yonki Hernandez replaces Jack Cleary.

With Alan Sharkey batting, Oswaldo Mieres picks off Yonki Hernandez at 1st on throw to Aldi Guzman

 

Immediately lost in the bottom of the 9th vs. RHP Dylan Brock in his second inning of work --

 

AZL Reds Bottom of the 9th

 

Defensive Substitution: Paul Eshleman replaces Yonki Hernandez, batting 6th, playing catcher.

Jose Fernandez grounds out, shortstop Luis Aviles to first baseman Alan Sharkey.

Aristides Aquino triples (3) on a fly ball to right fielder Elvis Rubio.

Cory Thompson hit by pitch.

Kevin Franklin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Eric Williams. Aristides Aquino scores. Cory Thompson to 2nd.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

Disappointing line for top pick RHP Devin Williams - 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP

 

LHP Clint Terry continued his stellar work and stranded three of Williams' baserunners.

 

RHP Alex Lavandero continues to make strides.

 

CF Brandon Diaz (two walks) and LF Eric Williams (single, walk) were the only Brewers to reach base more than once.

[CheezWizHed]

Heh - Other than one game as the DH, all of Adam Weisenburger's pro appearances have been at catcher. He started at first base for the Southern League Northern Division All-Star squad tonight.

 

[sarcasm]Why surprising? Its a Brewer theme this year...[/sarcasm]

[JohnBriggs12]

Clint Terry: 25 K's, 1 BB in 17 2/3 IP

 

Time to see what he can do against more experienced competition perhaps?