Link Report for Fri. 8/9

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Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF!

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: LHP Aaron Laffey at Colorado Springs (Rockies), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 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 Andy Moye at Chattanooga (Dodgers), 6:00 PM pre-game, 6:15 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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 Mark Rogers in a rehab start at home vs. Tampa (Yankees), 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: LHP Mike Strong at Peoria (Cardinals), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 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.

 

NOTE: Many of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and WACY-TV My NEW32 will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and will try to provide day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check with us.

 

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Helena: LHP Anthony Banda at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 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 Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online.

 

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Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): Idle

 

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

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

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

DSL Brewers

 

New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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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.

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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.

 

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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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, Wisconsin, and Maryvale, you'll notice options at the respective links for that. Otherwise it's second-half standings as the default view for those three leagues.

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Chattanooga, TN

 

Viera, FL (Melbourne)

 

Peoria, IL

 

Helena, MT

 

San Pedro De Macoris, DR

[TheCrew07]

Newly drafted Kris Bryant of the Cubs yet again.

 

NWL notes: Cubs' Bryant feels blessed

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RHP Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs.

 

Hendricks sharp in Iowa debut

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Another Cub prospect Max Szczur

 

Szczur's night keys rally for Smokies

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RHP Luis Heredia of the Pirates.

 

Heredia hitting stride for West Virginia

[TheCrew07]

Prospect Hot Sheet (Aug. 9): Carlos Correa Is Finishing Strong

 

11. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs

Team: Double-A Jackson (Southern)

Age: 20

Why He’s Here: .444/.483/.630 (12-for-27), 4 R, 5 2B, 7 RBIs, 2 BB, 7 SO, 3-for-3 SB

 

The Scoop: Southern League fans got the full Baez experience this week. He provided highlights all around with four multi-hit games, five extra-base hits, a strikeout per game on average and three errors. Those three errors give him 40 for the season. That’s a pretty large number, but it also comes as more scouts and coaches give Baez a chance to stick at shortstop then they did when he was drafted. Those who’ve seen him last year and this say he looks a little quicker at shortstop than he did last year, and his error count ought to decrease as he gains experience.

13. Kris Bryant, 3b, Cubs

Team: short-season Boise (Northwest)

Age: 21

Why He’s Here: .462/.533/1.077 (6-for-13), 2 HR, 2 2B, 5 RBIs, 6 R, 2 BB, 3 SO

 

The Scoop: We hope no one was actually worried when Bryant started his pro career 2-for-18. Now that the reigning College Player of the Year appears to have gotten his feet under him again, he’s hit .359/.422/.769 with four homers in his last 11 games, during which time he coincidentally has an 11-game hitting streak. Combining his college and pro home run totals, he’s up to 35 longballs in the 2013 calendar year.

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Tons of Cubs questions... bah!

 

Prospect Hot Sheet Chat With Matt Eddy

 

mossy (dayton): Good to see Cubs on thias list again, With the international signings and recent draft where do cubs end up on organizational ranks when talking farm systems?

 

Matt Eddy: Because of the comparative certainty of top-tier position prospects, such as Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler and Albert Almora, the Cubs would rank up near the top for me. They addressed a shortage of pitching at the trade deadline, picking up C.J. Edwards (high ceiling, but far, far away) and Jake Arrieta and Justin Grimm, two righties with more modest ceilings but the raw stuff to contribute on a first-division pitching staff (though probably not in leading roles).

Mike (DC): Can you rank the three young pitchers; Glasnow, Wisler and Sims in upside and likely MLB outcome?

 

 

Matt Eddy: Pirates RHP Tyler Glasnow and Braves RHP Lucas Sims have the better fastballs, but Padres RHP Matt Wisler is a safer commodity given that we know how his stuff plays versus Double-A competition. He's also farther ahead of the other two when it comes to commanding the ball. I'd probably go Sims, Wisler, Glasnow for future impact potential, though Wisler could be a full two years ahead on the developmental curve.

Eric (ChiTown): Any concerns about Oscar Taveras losing almost a full season due to injuries?

Matt Eddy: It's certainly not how you'd draw it up if you're the Cardinals, but don't forget that stars like Chipper Jones (1994) and Joe Mauer (2004) missed practically the entire season at the point at which they were to be MLB rookies.

Alec (Az): I know Baez, Soler, Bryant, even Almora get all the attention in Chicago but I've slowly but surely fallen for Arismendy Alcantara. Do you see him as a June '14 call up and what do you project for him as a major leaguer?

 

Matt Eddy: Cubs Double-A middle infielder Arismendy Alcantara has the potential to be a first-division second baseman. He has a feel to hit and generates surprising power from a 5-foot-10 frame. I think your optimism is warranted.

Ben (Chicago): Doesn't is make sense for the Cubs to deal a player like Castro currently in his prime and maximize its return? Teams would overpay for him now and given his inability to play a high end SS he is basically a one dimensional player. The Cubs are still 2-3 years away from getting all their pieces to the major league level and actually being re-built.

 

Matt Eddy: With all the left-side-of-the-infeld talent the Cubs will be bringing to Wrigley in 2014 and ’15 -- Bryant, Baez, Olt, possibly Alcantara -- they will face some interesting decisions.

Kevin (Houston): Where would you rank Kyle Hendricks, based on his performance this season. In both the Cubs system as well as overall, does he crack the top 100?

 

Matt Eddy: The Southern League leader in ERA, WHIP and walk rate, Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks will be a strong candidate for the Cubs top 10. He has sharp control but no standout pitch, so a development along the lines of Dillon Gee or Josh Tomlin (before he got hurt) could be a possibility. Hendricks was part of the Dempster deal with the Rangers in 2012.

Rocky (Ohio): Matt, who do you think has more upside as a starter, Kevin Gausman or Carlos Martinez? And do you think the Cards will keep Carlos as a SP? Thanks!

 

Matt Eddy: For me, it's Orioles RHP Kevin Gausman. He probably wasn't ready to be pushed to the highest levels so quickly, but he really commands a great fastball-changeup combo and will only improve his breaking ball as he throws it more often.

Howard (New York City): Hi Matt, I'm in a long term keeper league and I'm wondering which of the following SS prospects you project to be solid offensive contributors in the future: Abiatal Avelino (NYY), Franklin Barreto (Tor), Alen Hanson (Pit), Oscar Mercado (StL), Roman Quinn (Phi) and Tanner Rahier (Cin)

 

Matt Eddy: If you have your pick, you have to take Alen Hanson. Maybe he winds up at second base, but he’s the safest bet to hit.

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Darn, 2nd game missed for 3B Nicky Delmonico after his Wednesday HBP.

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Friday night's game between the Huntsville Stars and Chattanooga Lookouts has been suspended by rain. It will begin again Saturday at 5:15 and will be followed by a 7 inning game (regularly scheduled game).

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Comment from Thursday --

 

Zach Kroenke hasn't been interviewed since May 19th? That has to be revisited, Jeff. Entertaining guy.

 

Ask and you shall receive!

 

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Via Jeff Hem's blog --

 

Audio from Colorado Springs — Southpaw Zach Kroenke

 

Tonight’s interview is with Sounds left-hander Zach Kroenke, who tossed six innings of two-hit shutout ball Thursday night for the Sounds in an outing that began after a two-hour rain delay. Kroenke discusses his outing in the road trip opener, the run of solid mound work he’s had the past couple of months, his changing role on the pitching staff, pitching in hitter-friendly environments like Colorado Springs and his upcoming return to Reno where he pitched for most of the past three seasons and helped the Aces win the Pacific Coast League title last year.

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Rattlers get Strong showing for a win at Peoria

Wisconsin starter tosses seven solid innings; Offense collects 12 hits

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

PEORIA, IL - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers needed a win over the Peoria Chiefs on Friday night at Dozer Park to keep their playoff hopes alive. Starting pitcher Mike Strong did his part and the Rattlers offense did their part to get Wisconsin a much needed 4-2 win over the Chiefs.

 

Wisconsin (49-63 overall, 20-27 second half) got out of the gate in a hurry. Tyrone Taylor started the game with a double. Mike Garza cracked a two-run homer to left-center with one out and the Rattlers had a 2-0 in the first inning.

 

Taylor put Wisconsin up 3-0 in the top of the second. Max Walla doubled to start the inning and came in on Taylor's two-out single.

 

The Chiefs (62-52, 24-23) cashed in a leadoff walk in the bottom of the second to cut into the Rattlers lead. Breyvic Valera drew a walk and stole second. Juan Herrera singled to right and that got Valera home to make the score 3-1.

 

Walla and Taylor combined to add to the Rattlers lead in the fourth inning. Walla started the inning with a double and took third on a ground out. Taylor's two-out infield single was enough to score Walla and the Rattlers were up 4-1.

 

Strong shut the Chiefs down from the RBI single by Herrera in the second and the end of the sixth as he retired fourteen straight Peoria batters. Jeremy Schaffer snapped that string with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Schaffer's tenth home run of the season cut Wisconsin's lead to 4-2.

 

Strong made it out of the seventh inning with no more runs scored against him. In his first start since June 7, Strong went seven innings to match his professional high for innings pitched in a game. He walked three, allowed two hits, and struck out six.

 

Rodolfo Fernandez took over in the bottom of the eighth inning and worked around a two-out triple to send the game to the ninth with the Rattlers still up by two runs. Fernandez finished off the Chiefs with a 1-2-3 ninth inning and the Rattlers picked up the win.

 

Walla, Taylor, and Garrett Cooper led the way for the Timber Rattlers offense. Walla picked up his third 4-hit game of the season with three doubles, a single, and two runs scored. Taylor, in his second game back off the disabled list had a double, two singles, a run scored, a stolen base, and two RBI. Cooper went 2-for-4 in the game for his fifth straight multi-hit game.

 

Wisconsin's victory moved them back to within four games of the Chiefs for the second half Western Division Wild Card. There are 23 games remaining in the regular season.

 

The Timber Rattlers continue their road trip on Saturday night with game one of a three game series against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park. Tyler Wagner (8-8, 3.38) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Joe Bircher (3-1, 2.96) is set to start for the River Bandits. Game time is 7:00pm. Tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or IHeartRadio starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 6:40pm.

 

HOME RUNS:

WIS:

Mike Garza (3rd, 1 on in 1st inning off Brad Watson, 1 out)

 

PEO:

Jeremy Schaffer (10th, 0 on in 7th inning off Mike Strong, 0 out)

 

WP: Mike Strong (3-3)

LP: Brad Watson (2-5)

SAVE: Rodolfo Fernandez (4)

 

TIME: 2:26

ATTN: 5,019

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

Wisconsin Recap

 

Wisconsin Gameday

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Final: DSL Tigers 1, DSL Brewers 8

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Nice pitching performance by the Brewers today as they allowed just two hits. Angel Ventura started and picked up the win after pitching five hitless and scoreless innings. Pedro Peguero pitched two innings and gave up one run. Yosmer Leal pitched one of his finest games of the year, tossing two shutout innings without allowing a hit. Sthervin Matos stayed hot at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles. He also drew a walk. Daniel Leonardo went 2-for-3 and drew two walks. Jorge Quiterio was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and knocked in three runs. Juan De Los Santos singled and walked three times. As a team, the Brewers walked a whopping 13 times.

 

DSL Brewers Play-By-Play

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 1st

Daniel Leonardo walks.

With Juan Ortiz batting, Daniel Leonardo picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Gregory Soto to first baseman Yerison Pena.

Juan Ortiz walks.

Jorge Quiterio flies out to right fielder Ignacio Valdez.

Sthervin Matos walks. Juan Ortiz to 2nd.

Leudi Otano walks. Juan Ortiz to 3rd. Sthervin Matos to 2nd.

Juan De Los Santos walks. Juan Ortiz scores. Sthervin Matos to 3rd. Leudi Otano to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Harold Rosario replaces Gregory Soto.

Yunior Santana strikes out swinging.

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 2nd

Yerald Martinez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez.

With Raphachel Colatosti batting, throwing error by Sandy Rodriguez on the pickoff attempt, Yerald Martinez to 2nd.

Raphachel Colatosti flies out to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez.

Daniel Leonardo singles on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez. Yerald Martinez to 3rd.

Juan Ortiz strikes out swinging.

Jorge Quiterio doubles (11) on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez. Yerald Martinez scores. Daniel Leonardo scores.

Sthervin Matos called out on strikes.

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 4th

Daniel Leonardo strikes out swinging.

Juan Ortiz strikes out swinging.

Jorge Quiterio walks.

Sthervin Matos doubles (8) on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez. Jorge Quiterio scores.

Leudi Otano singles on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez. Sthervin Matos to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Adrian Paniagua replaces Harold Rosario.

With Juan De Los Santos batting, wild pitch by Adrian Paniagua, Sthervin Matos scores. Leudi Otano to 2nd.

Juan De Los Santos walks.

With Yunior Santana batting, wild pitch by Adrian Paniagua, Leudi Otano to 3rd. Juan De Los Santos to 2nd.

With Yunior Santana batting, wild pitch by Adrian Paniagua, Leudi Otano scores. Juan De Los Santos to 3rd.

Yunior Santana strikes out swinging.

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 5th

Defensive Substitution: Eurys Felipe replaces second baseman Domingo Leyba, batting 1st, playing second base.

Defensive Substitution: Sandy Acevedo replaces right fielder Ignacio Valdez, batting 5th, playing right field.

Yerald Martinez strikes out swinging.

Raphachel Colatosti walks.

Daniel Leonardo walks. Raphachel Colatosti to 2nd.

With Juan Ortiz batting, wild pitch by Adrian Paniagua, Raphachel Colatosti to 3rd. Daniel Leonardo to 2nd.

Juan Ortiz walks.

With Jorge Quiterio batting, wild pitch by Adrian Paniagua, Raphachel Colatosti scores. Daniel Leonardo to 3rd. Juan Ortiz to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Janry Obispo replaces Adrian Paniagua.

Jorge Quiterio out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Felix G. Santana. Daniel Leonardo scores.

Sthervin Matos flies out to center fielder Cesar Gonzalez.

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Helena and Missoula are delayed in the 6th with Helena ahead 4-2. I'll post in the morning (ish) if no one else has.

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Final: Brevard County 8, Tampa 2

 

'Tees trounce Tampa, 8-2

Six-run eighth helps Brevard complete sweep of Yanks

By Al Hernandez / Brevard County Manatees

 

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Manatee starting pitcher Mark Rogers, who is on a Major League rehab assignment, threw 2.2 innings and allowed one run in Brevard County's 8-2 win over the Tampa Yankees on Friday night at Space Coast Stadium in Viera

 

AUDIO: Game Highlights

 

AUDIO: Stephen Peterson Pre-Game Interview

 

VIERA, Fla. - With the game tied 2-2; the Brevard County Manatees scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth en route to an 8-2 win and a three-game sweep of the Tampa Yankees on Friday night at Space Coast Stadium.

 

After retiring Tampa reliever Taylor Garrison retired the first man he faced, he surrendered a ground-rule double to Nick Ramirez, who drove a ball into right-center field that bounced over the outfield fence.

 

Following back-to-back walks to Mitch Haniger and T.J. Mittelstaedt to load the bases, Greg Hopkins lined a ball down the left field line for a two-RBI double - his third hit and second double of the game - giving the Manatees (21-24 second half, 58-54 overall) a 4-2 lead. Brevard County was not done, though.

 

Cody Hawn was intentionally walked to set up a possible inning-ending double-play. Rafael Neda though made the Yankees (21-23 second half, 49-63 overall) pay for that decision. Neda cleared the bases with a double into left to make it 7-2 and ended up on third base after advancing on the throw.

 

Ben McMahan then tacked on an insurance run with a sacrifice fly scoring Neda from third base. For the Manatees, the six runs in the frame were the most for Brevard County in a single inning so far this season.

 

Tommy Toledo entered the game in the top of the ninth in a non-save situation. He issued a two-out walk, but was able to shut the door as Brevard County completed the sweep.

 

The Manatees opened the scoring in the first inning, when D'Vontrey Richardson scored on a Bryan Mitchell wild pitch. Richardson had led off the frame with a double and moved to third on a Yadiel Rivera groundout.

 

The Yankees tied the game up in the second. With one out, Tyson Blaser singled and then stole second base. A ground out then advanced Blaser to third and he came across to score on wild pitch from Mark Rogers (0-0, 5.79 ERA).

 

For Rogers, it was his second start with the 'Tees on his Major League rehab assignment. He tossed 2.2 innings and allowed two hits, while striking out three. Taylor Mangum replaced Rogers and threw 3.1 scoreless frames as he allowed just one hit and one walk.

 

The 'Tees retook the lead in the bottom of the fifth as Hawn drew a lead-off walk and Neda followed with a single. Then, a wild pitch from Mitchell with Ben McMahan at the plate allowed both runners to advance to second and third, respectively.

 

McMahan would groundout and neither runner advanced. Richardson then grounded into a fielder's choice and Tampa Dan Fiorito third baseman Hawn out at home to preserve the tie. Rivera though would step up with two outs and hand Brevard County a 2-1 lead with a single to left to plate Neda.

 

Tampa would match the 'Tees once again in the seventh inning. Taylor Dugas drew a two-out walk from Dan Meadows. Dugas then stole second and scored when Dan Fiorito singled into center.

 

The Manatees kick off a seven-game road trip on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., as they begin a three-game series with the Dunedin Blue Jays. Damien Magnifico (0-2, 5.79 ERA) will get the start for Brevard County.

 

 

Brevard County Box Score

 

 

Brevard County Play-by-Play

 

Six run outburst for the Manatees late in the game:

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 8th

• -Yadiel Rivera flies out to center fielder Mason Williams.
  -Nick Ramirez hits a ground-rule double (21) on a fly ball to center field.
  -Mitch Haniger walks.
  -T. J. Mittelstaedt walks. Nick Ramirez to 3rd. Mitch Haniger to 2nd.
  -Gregory Hopkins doubles (23) on a ground ball to left fielder Ben Gamel. Nick Ramirez scores. Mitch Haniger scores. T. J. Mittelstaedt to 3rd.
  -Taylor Garrison intentionally walks Cody Hawn.
  -Rafael Neda doubles (5) on a ground ball to left fielder Ben Gamel. T. J. Mittelstaedt scores. Gregory Hopkins scores. Cody Hawn scores. Rafael Neda advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ali Castillo.
  -Ben McMahan out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Mason Williams. Rafael Neda scores.
  -D' Vontrey Richardson lines out to right fielder Taylor Dugas.

[TooLiveBrew]

The Sky Sox & Sounds game was postponed last night, and will be made up as part of a doubleheader tonight. The first game is scheduled to start at 4:30p CT.

[Mass Haas]

Chiefs fall short of series sweep

Peoria held to three hits in 4-2 loss to Wisconsin

By Adam Duvall, Peoria Journal Star

 

PEORIA — Brooms in the Peoria Chiefs clubhouse remain locked up during the second half of the Midwest League season.

 

Peoria was unable to complete the series sweep against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, suffering a 4-2 loss in front of 5,019 fans at Dozer Park on a clear and warm Friday night. The last time the Chiefs swept a series was right before the all-star break in June against Cedar Rapids.

 

“We had a chance to sweep both teams (Wisconsin and Burlington),” Chiefs manager Dann Bilardello said, “but it’s hard. Baseball is a hard game to sweep anybody.”

 

Jeremy Schaffer set the final score when his lead-off home run in the bottom of the seventh landed in the left-center field berm. The clean-up hitter gave the Chiefs (62-52), who wrapped up a seven-game homestand, just their second hit of the game off Wisconsin starter Michael Strong.

 

The solo shot was Schaffer’s 10th blast of the season.

 

Strong (3-3) went six strong innings, tossing 90 pitches, striking out six, walking three and giving up two earned runs. The left-hander retired 13 in row before giving up that homer to Schaffer.

 

“(Strong) did a nice job, kind of effectively wild early on, and I’m not sure we did get a really good read on him,” said Bilardello, whose team was outhit 12-3.

 

The Chiefs had the tying run at the plate in eighth, but Wisconsin reliever Rodolfo Fernandez struck out Trevor Martin to end the threat. Charlie Tilson gave the Chiefs a glimmer of new life when he roped a two-out, stand-up triple to right, but he was left stranded.

 

Peoria went down 3-0 in the second. Wisconsin lead-off hitter Tyrone Taylor (3-for-5, two RBIs, double) roped a 3-2 pitch into left field to score Max Walla, who reached on a one-out double.

 

Walla went 4-for-4 with two runs and three doubles — all off starter Brad Watson. Those two-baggers were three of five extra base hits in the game for the Timber Rattlers (49-63).

 

Watson (2-5) tossed 98 pitches, struck out eight, walked one, but gave up four runs and nine hits in six innings of work.

 

The Chiefs cut the lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second. Right-hander Juan Herrera took an 0-1 pitch to the opposite field, scoring Breyvic Valera.

 

However, Taylor gave the Rattlers a three-run cushion again in the fourth. Third baseman Ildemaro Vargas fielded the centerfielder’s hit, a sharp grounder deep in the hole, but was unable to get off a throw as Walla scored.

 

In the top of the first, Mike Garza gave Wisconsin a 2-0 lead. The No. 3 hitter put a 2-0 pitch from Watson halfway up the left-center field berm for his third home run of the season.

 

The Chiefs gave up only two runs in the first two games of the series versus Wisconsin.

 

NOTES: Peoria reliever Brady Adamek (elbow) was removed in the eighth inning as a precaution. ... Chiefs rightfielder Nick Martini was ejected after his strikeout in the fourth inning. ... Larry Allen (home plate), Charlie Ramos (first base), and Chase Eade (third base) made up the rare three-man umpire crew. ... Fans at Dozer Park went home with some free fast food vouchers — an ice cream slush from Sonic thanks to Jeremy Schaffer’s home run and a cheeseburger from Hardee’s as Wisconsin’s Chris McFarland struck out three times.

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Rattler Radio Blog - Post-Game Entry

[Mass Haas]

I'm reminded to ask the Appleton crew (Post-Crescent, Bob Brainerd) to teach us about 23-year-old Rodolfo Fernenadez, even if it's through an interpreter -- I mean, how many Cuban amateurs do the Brewers sign?

[Mass Haas]

Friday night's game between the Huntsville Stars and Chattanooga Lookouts has been suspended by rain. It will begin again Saturday at 5:15 and will be followed by a 7 inning game (regularly scheduled game).

 

Stars down 3-0 after one inning, I only caught a small portion of RHP Andy Moye's color analysis broadcast with Alex Thursday night, but his Friday performance didn't go as well --

 

Huntsville Top of the 1st

 

Chadwin Stang reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Angelo Songco.

Nick Shaw grounds into a double play, shortstop Miguel Rojas to first baseman Angelo Songco. Chadwin Stang out at 2nd.

Jason Rogers walks.

Brock Kjeldgaard called out on strikes.

 

Chattanooga Bottom of the 1st

 

Rafael Ynoa singles on a line drive to center fielder Chadwin Stang.

With Jeremy Moore batting, Rafael Ynoa steals (15) 2nd base.

Jeremy Moore walks.

Brian Cavazos-Galvez grounds out softly, second baseman Eric Patterson to first baseman Jason Rogers. Rafael Ynoa to 3rd. Jeremy Moore to 2nd.

Sean Burroughs singles on a line drive to center fielder Chadwin Stang. Rafael Ynoa scores. Jeremy Moore to 3rd.

Jon Garcia strikes out swinging.

Angelo Songco doubles (9) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Chadwin Stang. Jeremy Moore scores. Sean Burroughs scores.

Miguel Rojas grounds out, shortstop Nick Shaw to first baseman Jason Rogers.