Link Report for Sat. 8/24 - DSL Season Concludes

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[Mass Haas]

Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: LHP Aaron Laffey at Albuquerque (Dodgers), 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 Mississippi (Braves), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:00 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 another rehab start at home vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 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 Preston Gainey at home vs. Kane County (Cubs), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 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: RHP Zach Quintana at Grand Junction (Rockies), 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 the DSL Braves, 9:30 AM gametime, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Programming notes --

 

In addition to the Sounds (always), both Huntsville and Helena are available via MiLB.TV for their current series.

 

Speaking of MiLB.TV, it's a rare four-pack of games as Wisconsin (all home games covered) returns to Appleton.

 

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DVR Alert!

 

As we mentioned yesterday, tonight's 6:35 PM Timber Rattlers game will be televised on MyNew32 TV out of Green Bay. "Showdown: Timber Rattlers Pre-Game" airs at 6:00.

 

MyNew32 TV is still in a dispute with Time Warner Cable.

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Follow Saturday'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:

 

Albuquerque, NM

 

Pearl, MS

 

Viera, FL (Melbourne)

 

Grand Chute, WI (Appleton)

 

Grand Junction, CO

 

San Pedro De Macoris, DR

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Between Brad and myself, we'll try to highlight the exploits of the 2013 Dominican Summer League Brewers over the next couple of days, but to be honest, it won't take long.

 

It's been a pretty underwhelming year.

 

But then again, we don't remember a lot of anticipation to see 2B Francisco Castillo and RF Elvis Rubio in Maryvale this summer, yet both players look to have value, in particular Rubio (he might begin 2014 in Wisconsin next April as a 19-year-old, that'd be something).

 

The DSL Brewers are 24-46, here's how they did against their three division opponents with Saturday's game against the Braves pending.

 

Braves 4-11

 

Blue Jays 6-9

 

Tigers 3-13

[DHonks]

Rogers with a solid outing tonight. Wonder if he'll get a bullpen look in sept to audition. Hopefully the velocity has been better

[brewmann04]

Dougie i really hope your right would love to get to see him in Milwaukee.

[brewmann04]

Chris Razo has done well in Helena glad to see him doing wel looking forward to see him as a starter.

[Minigoon]

Final: Huntsville 2 Mississippi 0

 

The Huntsville Stars turned the tables on the Mississippi Braves and delivered their own 2-0 shutout Saturday night. The Stars got 5 shutout innings from starter Andy Moye. Over those 5 innings, Moye (6-14, 4.00) gave up 4 hits, no walks and struck out 3. In the process, he lowered his ERA to an even 4. Moye is facing an innings limit through the end of the season otherwise he would have continued on as he only threw 64 pitches, 40 for strikes in earning his 6th win on the season. Moye also put up a 5-3 GO/FO ratio.

 

The Stars then got 4 innings of 1 hit relief from their bullpen. Arcenio Leon pitched a scoreless 6th, allowing a hit and a walk. David Goforth was especially impressive tonight. He worked 2 scoreless innings, 6 up, 6 down. He recorded 2 strike outs and hit 98 on the radar gun! His family was in town for the game so perhaps he was a little amped up? Finally, Kevin Shackelford came on to close things out. He pitched a scoreless 9th, walking 1 and striking out 1. It was Shackelford's 5th save on the season. His ERA now sits at 1.07 (3 earned runs in 25 1/3 innings).

 

Huntsville Box Score

 

For the 9th straight game, the Stars were held to 2 runs or less. Tonight, both runs scored in the 5th, thanks to a booming home run from Jason Rogers. Rogers also singled in the first and drew a walk in the 9th to reach base 3 times. Rogers is tied for the league lead in home runs at 21 and leads the league in RBI's with 84. With the 2 hits, Jason pushed his average back to .270.

 

Also collecting 2 hits tonight was shortstop Hector Gomez and second baseman Nick Shaw. Gomez went 2-4 with a double and Shaw was 2-5 with 2 singles. Chadwin Stang went 1-4 with a double and pitcher Andy Moye had the Stars other extra base hit, going 1-2 with a double and a run scored. Shea Vucinich had the Stars other hit, a bunt single in the 6th. Right fielder Brock Kjeldgaard didn't record a hit, but did draw 2 walks, increasing his team lead to 64. Pitcher David Goforth drew a 4 pitch walk in the 9th.

 

Huntsville Play By Play

 

All the offense came in the 5th.

 

Huntsville Top of the 5th

 

Andy Moye doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Robby Hefflinger.

Chadwin Stang strikes out swinging, catcher Christian Bethancourt to first baseman Christian Marrero.

Nick Shaw pops out to shortstop Jaime Pedroza.

Jason Rogers homers (21) on a fly ball to left field. Andy Moye scores.

Brock Kjeldgaard flies out to center fielder Greg Golson.

 

Game 3 of the series will be played tomorrow afternoon. Taylor Jungmann will look to get back on track after a couple rough outings recently, as he takes the hill for the Stars. Game time is set for 5:00 Central. You can join the Voice Of The Stars, Alex Cohen starting at 4:45 for the pregame show. This game will be available on MiLB TV for those with a subscription. Remember, you can turn down the TV sound and turn up the Stars Radio Network broadcast.

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Final: @Grand Junction 9, Helena 6

Helena box score

Despite 13 hits, the Brewers were outgunned by the Rockies. Zach Quintana continues to struggle, here allowing five runs in three innings. The 2012 3rd-rounder's ERA now sits at 7.41. Chris Razo did have a nice game in middle relief, allowing just one hit in three scoreless innings with four strikeouts.

 

Angel Ortega, Jose Pena, and Jalen Harris had three hits apiece. Pena has three or more hits in three of his last five games. Omar Garcia stole his 26th base.

 

Helena play-by-play

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Cougars charge past Wisconsin 5-3

Rattlers can't hold lead and fall in series opener

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI - The chances were there for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Saturday night against the Kane County Cougars. But, the Cougars were the team that cashed in for the 5-3 victory at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The loss also cost Wisconsin a chance to pick up ground in the Western Division Wild Card race.

 

Opportunity knocked for the Timber Rattlers (56-70 overall, 27-34 second half) in the bottom of the second inning. But, they could not score despite three consecutive hits to start the inning. Victor Roache started the inning with a ground rule double to center. Mike Garza followed with a single up the middle and Roache tried to score. The throw home from Oliver Zapata was in time to get Roache for the first out. Parker Berberet was at the plate when a pitch trickled away from Kane County catcher Wilson Contreras. Garza took off for second and got hung up between first and second as Contreras quickly recovered the baseball. Garza was tagged up in the rundown for the second out. Berberet, who had three hits in the game, singled later in the at bat for Wisconsin's third straight hit. Kane County starting pitcher Tayler Scott got the next batter on a grounder to first to end the inning.

 

The Cougars (52-74, 22-38) took the lead in the next half inning. Trevor Gretzky tripled with one out in the top of the third inning. Gioskar Amaya got Gretzky home with a sacrifice fly and the Cougars led 1-0. That was the only run Preston Gainey gave up in his five innings of work.

 

The Rattlers got going offensively in the bottom of the fifth inning. Berberet singled and Max Walla walked to start the frame. The Cougars were expecting Orlando Arcia to bunt, but the Wisconsin shortstop chopped a single over the head of the third baseman to load the bases. Alfredo Rodriguez was at the plate when a passed ball let Berberet score to tie the game. Rodriguez put the Rattlers up 3-1 with a two-run double.

 

The Cougars went back in front in the top of the seventh inning against reliever Ryan Gibbard. Jose Dore started the inning with a triple to right. Brad Zapenas drove in Dore with a sacrifice fly to cut Wisconsin's lead to a single run.

 

Kane County had a runner at first with two outs after a single and a force out at second base. Zapata stepped in and tripled to knock in the runner from first to tie the game. Then, Jeimer Candelario followed with a single to right against Gibbard to give Kane County a 4-3 lead.

 

Giuseppe Papaccio extended Kane County's advantage to 5-3 with a solo home run in the eighth inning off Ryan Fasano.

 

Wisconsin attempted to stage a rally in the bottom of the ninth inning against Stephen Perakslis. Alfredo Rodriguez singled with one out and Michael Reed drew a walk to bring the winning run to the plate. But, Perakslis got the final two outs of the game with a strikeout and a popup to deal a serious blow to the Rattlers playoff chances.

 

The Rattlers had an opportunity to gain a game on the Clinton LumberKings, the second half Wild Card leaders. Clinton lost 7-4 at Beloit. But, Wisconsin's loss keeps them four games behind Clinton with nine games remaining in the regular season.

 

Game two of the series is Sunday afternoon. Rodolfo Fernandez (3-3, 2.63) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Wisconsin. Kane County sends Starling Peralta (2-1, 4.63) to the mound. Game time is 1:05pm.

 

Sunday is a full day at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. McClone Insurance and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are holding their annual Strike Out Cancer Day. A portion of each ticket bought at the Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office on Sunday will aid families in Northeast Wisconsin who are battling pediatric cancer. Shear Chaos Salon will be at the park to cut hair for Locks of Love, too.

 

Fans may play catch on the field for thirty minutes starting at noon and Timber Rattlers players will be available for an autograph session on the third base concourse after the game.

 

Also, Time Warner Cable customers can receive up to four half-priced reserved bleacher tickets when showing their TWC bill at time of ticket purchase.

 

Sunday is the final Brewers Sunday presented by 107.5, The Fan. Timber Rattlers players and coaches will be wearing their Brewers-themed jerseys during the game for the final time this season. Jerseys will be up for bid in a live auction after the game. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

 

If you can't make it out to the ballpark, tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or IHeartRadio starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 12:40pm. Sunday's game is also available to subscribers of MiLB.TV.

 

HOME RUN:

KC:

Giuseppe Papaccio (2nd, 0 on in 8th inning off Ryan Fasano, 0 out)

 

WP: Tayler Scott (6-8)

LP: Ryan Gibbard (4-6)

SAVE: Stephen Perakslis (7)

 

TIME: 2:45

ATTN: 6,567

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

Wisconsin Recap

 

Wisconsin Gameday

[DHonks]

something about seeing Jalen Harris have hit avg approaching .300 makes me smile. I really hope the utility infielder can build on his solid season and earn a starting job somewhere next year. It would be really inspirational for so many if he made the big leagues

[Eye Black]

Final: Brevard County 8, Dunedin 1

 

Brevard blows out Blue Jays, 8-1

Six-run third leads 'Tees to third straight win

By Andy Towne / Brevard County Manatees

 

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Manatees starting pitcher Mark Rogers threw four shutout innings in his fourth Major League rehab appearance with Brevard County, in the team's 8-1 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Saturday night at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. (Dennis Greenblatt/Hawk-Eye Sports Photography)

 

VIERA, Fla. - Six runs in the third inning propelled the Brevard County Manatees to an 8-1, series-clinching victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Saturday night at Space Coast Stadium.

 

The six runs for Brevard (27-31 second half, 64-61 overall) matched the highest run production in a single frame this season. The 'Tees also scored six runs in the eighth inning at home on August 9, en route to an 8-2 win over the Tampa Yankees.

 

The big inning featured two walks, three singles and an error before a single out was recorded. Nick Ramirez, Mitch Haniger and Cody Hawn picked up a RBI each to make it a 3-0 game.

 

The first two outs - ground outs by Greg Hopkins and T.J. Mittelstaedt - brought in a run each before Ben McMahan tripled to right to plate the final run of the inning, in the form of Hawn.

 

McMahan's triple spelled the end of the night for Dunedin (22-34, 59-63) starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez who was charged with all six runs - three earned - in 2.2 innings. Sanchez surrendered five hits and four walks, while recording three strikeouts.

 

Two more runs scored in the fourth behind another two singles and two walks, with Hopkins' bases-loaded infield hit sending both runs across the plate.

 

Hopkins finished with three RBI, while McMahan, Yadiel Rivera and Cameron Garfield had two hits each. Both Rivera and Haniger scored twice.

 

In his fifth Major League rehab start for the Manatees, Mark Rogers tossed four scoreless innings and allowed just two hits and two walks with a pair of strikeouts.

 

Dunedin scored its only run in the seventh, when Matt Newman led off the inning with a home run off of Matt Miller. Despite allowing the shot, Matt Miller earned the win out of the bullpen. The homer was one of just three hits he allowed in his three innings of work, as he struck out one batter and walked another.

 

The home run was the first run allowed by the Manatees' bullpen, after tossing 21 straight scoreless innings over the last three games.

 

Dunedin and Brevard County meet for the final time in the 2013 regular season on Sunday evening at 5:05 p.m. Manatees' southpaw Brent Suter (7-8, 3.14 ERA) will be opposed by another southpaw in John Anderson (5-3, 2.47 ERA) for the Blue Jays.

 

 

Brevard County Box Score

 

 

Brevard County Play-by-Play

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 3rd

• D' Vontrey Richardson walks.
  
• Yadiel Rivera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mike Crouse. D' Vontrey Richardson to 3rd.
  
• Nick Ramirez reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Gustavo Pierre. D' Vontrey Richardson scores. Yadiel Rivera to 2nd.
  
• Mitch Haniger singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Newman. Yadiel Rivera scores. Nick Ramirez to 2nd.
  
• Cameron Garfield singles on a line drive to right fielder Mike Crouse. Nick Ramirez to 3rd. Mitch Haniger to 2nd.
  
• Cody Hawn walks. Nick Ramirez scores. Mitch Haniger to 3rd. Cameron Garfield to 2nd.
  
• Gregory Hopkins grounds out, pitcher Aaron Sanchez to first baseman K. C. Hobson. Mitch Haniger scores. Cameron Garfield to 3rd. Cody Hawn to 2nd.
  
• T. J. Mittelstaedt grounds out, shortstop Shane Opitz to first baseman K. C. Hobson. Cameron Garfield scores. Cody Hawn to 3rd.
  
• Ben McMahan triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Mike Crouse. Cody Hawn scores.
  
• Pitching Change: Justin Jackson replaces Aaron Sanchez.
  
• D' Vontrey Richardson strikes out swinging.

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Final: DSL Brewers 10, DSL Braves 1

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers wrapped up their season on a winning note, rolling over the Braves 10-1. Young Yosmer Leal put together his second solid start in a row, going five innings and allowing just one unearned run to pick up his second win. He walked just one, and struck out seven. Axel Cordero worked the final four innings, giving up just one hit, to record the save.

 

Yunior Santana led the offensive attack with a 4-for-5 day. He knocked in three and scored a pair of runs. Juan Ortiz went 2-for-5 and belted his fourth home run of the season. He also stole a base. Gregory Munoz went 2-for-2 with a triple after entering the game for Jorge Quiterio. Right fielder Raphachel Colatosti reached base three times. He singled, tripled and drew a walk. Natanael Mejia was 2-for-5 with a double.

 

DSL Brewers Play-By-Play

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 1st

Daniel Leonardo walks.

Jorge Quiterio strikes out swinging.

Juan Ortiz doubles (10) on a fly ball to right fielder Kelvin Estevez. Daniel Leonardo scores.

With Yunior Santana batting, wild pitch by Jesus Heredia, Juan Ortiz to 3rd.

Yunior Santana singles on a ground ball to left fielder Juan Puello. Juan Ortiz scores.

With Natanael Mejia batting, Yunior Santana steals (16) 2nd base.

Natanael Mejia doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder Nisandro Cleofa. Yunior Santana scores.

Raphachel Colatosti singles on a line drive to right fielder Kelvin Estevez. Natanael Mejia scores.

Juan De Los Santos pops out to catcher Felipe Lot in foul territory.

Kevin Martinez strikes out swinging

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 5th

Pitching Change: Darrel Leiva replaces Jesus Heredia.

Jorge Quiterio pops out to third baseman Carlos Vasquez.

Juan Ortiz homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.

Yunior Santana grounds out, third baseman Carlos Vasquez to first baseman Jorge Cortes.

Natanael Mejia singles on a ground ball to right fielder Kelvin Estevez.

Raphachel Colatosti triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Nisandro Cleofa. Natanael Mejia scores.

Juan De Los Santos singles on a ground ball to second baseman Yeudi Grullon. Raphachel Colatosti scores.

With Kevin Martinez batting, wild pitch by Darrel Leiva, Juan De Los Santos to 2nd.

Kevin Martinez grounds out to first baseman Jorge Cortes.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 6th

Roosevert Chal reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Darrel Leiva. Roosevert Chal to 2nd.

Daniel Leonardo pops out to third baseman Carlos Vasquez.

Gregory Munoz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nisandro Cleofa. Roosevert Chal to 3rd.

Juan Ortiz strikes out swinging.

Yunior Santana triples (3) on a fly ball to right fielder Kelvin Estevez. Roosevert Chal scores. Gregory Munoz scores.

With Natanael Mejia batting, wild pitch by Darrel Leiva, Yunior Santana scores.

Natanael Mejia strikes out swinging.

[And That]

Orlando Arcia has to have set an all-time professional baseball record for number of times going 1-4 in a season. I swear he goes 1-4 about 20% of the time.

[Mass Haas]

Via Jeff Hem's blog --

 

Audio from Albuquerque — Tim Dillard & Friends

 

"Entering Saturday night’s game in Albuqueurque, the Sounds have lost six consecutive games, including a heart-breaker on Friday night. So, I made an executive decision to take a break from the standard pregame interview and created a Sounds baseball panel: Tim Dillard, Donovan Hand, Sean Halton and Fred Dabney. In reality, it’s impersonator extraordinaire Dillard “joined by” the other three. If you haven’t laughed yet (or enough) today, enjoy…"

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Rattler Radio Blog - Chris' postgame thoughts and video highlights

 

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VIDEO: Additional highlights from the MyNew32 TV broadcast crew

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AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS: The Manatees blow out the Dunedin Blue Jays, 8-1

 

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Brevard County Pre-Game AUDIO: Manatees relief pitcher Dan Meadows talks about his new delivery, inducing more ground balls with his new delivery, and the bullpen

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Moye, Stars Hurlers Shutout M-Braves

By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars

 

One night after being shut out for the second time in three nights, the Huntsville Stars returned the favor and blanked the Mississippi Braves by a score of 2-0 on Saturday night at Trustmark Park.

 

Starting pitcher Andy Moye began the shutout for the Stars hurlers, tossing five scoreless innings while giving up just four hits to improve to 6-14 on the year. Dating back to his last three starts, Moye has just given up 2 ER in 17 IP, dropping his ERA to 4.00 on the season.

 

The victory for Moye and the shutout was secured by an inning of scoreless relief from righty Arcenio Leon, two perfect innings from Mississippi-native David Goforth and a scoreless ninth from righty Kevin Shackelford.

 

For Shackelford, the save was his fifth on the year. In 17 appearances this season with the Stars, the former college catcher has given up just three earned runs in 25.1 innings pitched.

 

On offense, the Stars got all the run support they needed with one swing of the bat in the top of the fifth inning. After Moye helped out his own cause with a leadoff double against M-Braves starter Ian Thomas, first baseman Jason Rogers launched a two-run homer over the left-field foul pole to give Huntsville a 2-0 lead.

 

AUDIO: Jason Rogers drives in the game's only runs with one swing

 

The homer for Rogers gives him 21 roundtrippers on the season, tying him for the Southern League lead with Chattanooga Lookouts outfielder Joc Pederson. In addition to being tied for the league home run lead, his 84 runs batted in also leads the Southern League.

 

Aside from Rogers, the Stars were led offensively by two hits apiece from shortstop Hector Gomez and second baseman Nick Shaw. On the series, the Stars are outhitting the M-Braves by an 18-to-12 margin.

 

In regards to shutouts, this was the Stars' ninth time they've held an opponent scoreless in a game this season and the second time in the last week. Four of the last nine games overall for the Stars have involved either a shutout victory or a shutout loss.

 

On Sunday, the Stars will play game three of a five-game set against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park. Huntsville will send RHP Taylor Jungmann (9-9, 4.14 ERA) while Mississippi will counter with RHP Aaron Northcraft (7-8, 3.54 ERA).

 

Jungmann is the second ranked prospect in the Brewers organization while Northcraft is the tenth ranked prospect in the Braves organization.

 

First pitch is at 5:00 PM.

[Mass Haas]

Yeah, posting this twice - TO MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN!

 

Classic!

 

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Via Jeff Hem's blog --

 

Audio from Albuquerque — Tim Dillard & Friends

 

"Entering Saturday night’s game in Albuqueurque, the Sounds have lost six consecutive games, including a heart-breaker on Friday night. So, I made an executive decision to take a break from the standard pregame interview and created a Sounds baseball panel: Tim Dillard, Donovan Hand, Sean Halton and Fred Dabney. In reality, it’s impersonator extraordinaire Dillard “joined by” the other three. If you haven’t laughed yet (or enough) today, enjoy…"

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VIDEO from Friday --

 

Helena's Michael Ratterree slugs a solo homer as the Brewers beat Orem, 11-2

 

and from the same game:

 

Taylor Brennan hits a three-run homer