Link Report for Mon. 8/12

[Mass Haas]

The Helena Independent Record with a look at the road game in Billings --

 

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Mustangs best Brewers in rare home win

 

For one of the few times this season, Billings put together a complete game at Dehler Park on Monday.

 

Unfortunately for Helena, that resulted in a 4-2 Mustangs win despite solid pitching and another road-game homer by right fielder Michael Ratterree.

 

The loss drops Helena to 29-22 on the year, while the Mustangs — picking up just their sixth home win the season — improve to 18-33.

 

The Brewers certainly got things started well, with Ratterree connecting on a first-inning pitch by Junior Morillo and sending it out of the park. It was his seventh homer of the year, with all of them coming on the road.

 

Billings, though, responded quickly and in-kind, when Jose Ortiz took Brewers starter Barrett Astin deep. It was also his seventh home run of the season and tied the game at one run apiece.

 

Nick Benedetto — on after a Helena error — gave Billings the lead later in the frame, coming home on a Jon Matthews single.

 

The eventual game-winning run came in the bottom of the third on an RBI-double by Ortiz.

 

The Brewers did climb to within one run in the sixth. Omar Garcia doubled to left and Renaldo Jenkins followed with a single, also to left, scoring Garcia.

 

Again, though, Billings had an answer. This time it came off the bat of Robert Ramirez, who picked up just his second home run of the seaon off reliever Tanner Poppe, resulting in the final of 4-2.

 

Morillo gave up just two hits in five innings to get his first win since being called up to Billings a couple of weeks ago. Astin took the loss for the visitors, giving up six hits and three runs — two of them earned — while striking out four in five innings of work. It was the first loss of the season for Astin, a third-round pick out of Arkansas.

 

Billings will now leave for a series at Idaho Falls, while Helena returns to Kindrick Legion Field for a seven-game homestand. That stretch begins at 7:05 PM today (8:05 Central) against Orem. Zach Quintana (4-2, 6.51 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Brewers, while Garrett Nuss (0-2, 6.53) is the probable starter for Orem.

 

Ronald Bueno of Billings runs down Renaldo Jenkins of Helena between second and third base on Monday at Dehler Park.

 

Photos by PAUL RUHTER/Billings Gazette

 

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Mustangs' catcher Jose Ortiz drops the ball while attempting to tag Omar Garcia at home plate Monday.

 

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[Mass Haas]

The DSL young men tried to rally in the 7th and final inning of their nightcap, but came up short, 5-4.

 

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The Maryvale Crew's rally came in the 8th to tie things at 5-5, but they lost in the 9th on a walkoff one-out single, 6-5.

 

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Here are the details on the Sounds' 12-7 loss. That link includes the box score link at the top of the story and several audio clips as well.

 

We will expand each of these three snippets later this morning. Thanks for your patience.

[Mass Haas]

Gas line explosion lights up night skies near Erie, Illinois

 

And the Rattlers' team bus saw it -- too up close...check out the tweets and pictures:

 

Max Walla

 

Garrett Cooper

 

Chris McFarland

 

Ryan Gibbard

[TooLiveBrew]

For Nashville's loss last night, updated post #21 with some stats.

[brewmann04]

Good Story about Ross continue Success and health.

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Final: DSL Blue Jays 5, DSL Brewers 4

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers tried to rally late again, but came up just short. Joan De La Cruz started and fell to 0-5 on the season, giving up two runs in four innings. He allowed four hits and also walked four. Boanerges Nova followed him and gave up three runs, though only one was earned, over the final three innings. Daniel Leonardo stayed hot, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. He now has eight hits in his last three games. Kevin Martinez reached base in all three trips to the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and a walk. Yunior Santana, Joan Ortiz and Leudi Otano had the other Brewers base hits. The defense was less than spectacular, committing five errors. Leonardo had a pair, Nova had one and Juan De Los Santos and Jorge Quiterio each had one as well.

 

DSL Brewers Play-By-Play

 

The seventh inning rally that fell just short

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th

Juan Ortiz grounds out, second baseman Deiferson Barreto to first baseman Luis Dominguez.

Yunior Santana singles on a pop up to third baseman Ronniel Demorizi.

Juan De Los Santos reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Ronniel Demorizi. Yunior Santana advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by third baseman Ronniel Demorizi.

With Kevin Martinez batting, wild pitch by Daniel Rodriguez, Yunior Santana scores. Juan De Los Santos to 2nd.

Kevin Martinez doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Juan Tejada. Juan De Los Santos scores.

Yerald Martinez grounds out, pitcher Daniel Rodriguez to first baseman Luis Dominguez. Kevin Martinez to 3rd.

Daniel Leonardo singles on a line drive to right fielder Juan Tejada. Kevin Martinez scores.

Gregory Munoz grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Richard Urena. Daniel Leonardo out at 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

Final: @AZL Dodgers 6, AZL Brewers 5

 

AZL Brewers Box Score

 

RHP Gian Rizzo tossed the first five innings (6 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 4 K, ERA now 4.05). The Venezuelan product turns 20 in September, so there's a good shot we'll see him to begin the Wisconsin season in 2014, rather than hang around extended spring again. In 40 innings in Maryvale, Rizzo has a 43-to-4 BB-to-K ratio, so the dude knows how to pitch, just a bit hittable at times.

 

RHP Drew Ghelfi surrendered five hits in the 6th inning (two runs, left the bases loaded). LHP Chris Matulis ended up taking the walkoff loss.

 

CF Brandon Diaz hit a two-run HR in the 2nd for an early Maryvale lead, it was his 3rd of the summer. Diaz also walked and stole two bases (now with 15 in 19 attempts).

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

Maryvale scored two in the 8th to tie with good batting eyes --

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Wagner Mateo replaces Brody Greer.

Francisco Castillo walks.

With Johnny Davis batting, throwing error by Wagner Mateo on the pickoff attempt, Francisco Castillo to 2nd.

Johnny Davis walks.

Tucker Neuhaus walks. Francisco Castillo to 3rd. Johnny Davis to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Bud Jeter replaces Wagner Mateo.

Jose Sermo singles on a ground ball to first baseman Phildrick Llewellyn, deflected by pitcher Bud Jeter. Francisco Castillo scores. Johnny Davis to 3rd. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd.

Elvis Rubio grounds into a double play, shortstop Sergio Alcantara to second baseman Jamie Westbrook to first baseman Phildrick Llewellyn. Johnny Davis scores. Tucker Neuhaus to 3rd. Jose Sermo out at 2nd.

Jack Cleary strikes out swinging.

 

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Staged a two-out rally that fizzled in the top of the 9th, only to go home in a non-winning fashion --

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 9th

 

Brandon Diaz called out on strikes.

Alan Sharkey grounds out, second baseman Jamie Westbrook to first baseman Phildrick Llewellyn.

Joe Andrade singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Bud Jeter. Joe Andrade advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Bud Jeter.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Edgardo Rivera replaces Joe Andrade.

Francisco Castillo walks.

Johnny Davis grounds out, first baseman Phildrick Llewellyn to pitcher Bud Jeter.

 

AZL D-backs Bottom of the 9th

 

Edgardo Rivera remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Sergio Alcantara singles on a line drive to center fielder Brandon Diaz.

Phildrick Llewellyn out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Jack Cleary to first baseman Alan Sharkey. Sergio Alcantara to 2nd.

With Jamie Westbrook batting, wild pitch by Chris Matulis, Sergio Alcantara to 3rd.

Jamie Westbrook singles on a line drive to center fielder Brandon Diaz. Sergio Alcantara scores.

[Mass Haas]

Here's Jeff Hem's Monday chat with Nashville Manager Mike Guerrero

 

Veteran IF Blake Davis nursing a hamstring strain...

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO: Hunter Morris rips a single in Nashville's 12-7 loss to Reno

[Mass Haas]

CF Brandon Diaz hit a two-run HR in the 2nd for an early Maryvale lead, it was his 3rd of the summer. Diaz also walked and stole two bases (now with 15 in 19 attempts).

 

J.P. at Disciples of Uecker normally takes a look at the minor league box scores three or four times a week, and in today's notes (scroll to bottom), he talks about Brandon Diaz.

 

Much respect for the crews at BrewCrewBall, DOU, etc.

 

But you'll notice the Link Report is your seven-day-a-week staple .

 

Though admittedly, we're running on fumes this time of year!