Link Report for Tue. 6/17 - Stars and Rattlers in All-Star Action

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Tuesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: RHP Michael Blazek at Las Vegas (Mets), 8:45 PM pre-game, 9:05 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 $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 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 Tyler Cravy (getting the starting nod), along with RHP's Drew Gagnon and David Goforth, LHP Brent Suter, catcher Shawn Zarraga, 1B Nick Ramirez, 3B Jason Rogers, and UT Josh Prince, represent the Stars in the Southern League All-Star Game in Chattanooga, 6:15 gametime; RHP's Taylor Jungmann and Arcenio Leon were also elected but have since been promoted to AAA

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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Brevard County: LHP Hobbs Johnson at home vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime

 

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

 

Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2014.

 

No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV.

 

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Wisconsin: C/DH Clint Coulter (in the starting lineup), along with 3B Taylor Brennan and RHP's Barrett Astin, Taylor Williams and Preston Gainey, represent the Timber Rattlers in the Midwest League All-Star Game in Comstock Park, MI, 6:00 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

MiLB.TV: This game is available to MiLB.TV subscribers.

 

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Helena: RHP Devin Williams at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

There's a new Voice of the Helena Brewers in 2014, as Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter) takes over for legendary Steve Wendt. We look forward to Dustin building his own legacy moving forward.

 

MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction, Orem, and Idaho Falls (one series each), those games will be available to watch online.

 

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

 

We're going to lock in the link to Brad Krause's fantastic Miller Park Prospects - Dominican Summer League primer right here, at least for the first couple of months of the DSL campaign, for your easy review. Brad will also be adding DSL Link Report duties to his Brevard coverage for us here. Thanks, Brad!

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NOTE: Hopefully the Helena audio link provided above is working this evening. If not, and someone finds the Helena feed elsewhere, please let us know.

 

Just in case, here's the less-desirable but handy Missoula feed link.

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Alec Dopp reminds us of this Devin Williams video link from last July.

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

 

Nashville

 

Southern League All-Star Game

 

Brevard County

 

Midwest League All-Star Game

 

Helena

 

DSL Brewers

 

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 these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Nashville Media Notes - it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Roster" banner on the Sounds' site.

 

Brevard County Media Notes - again, it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site.

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Southern Division

 

AA - Southern League North Division

 

High-A - Florida State League North Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

Rookie Advanced - Pioneer League North Division

 

DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Dominican Summer League Brewers

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Weather.com:

 

Las Vegas, NV

 

Chattanooga, TN

 

Viera, FL (Melbourne)

 

Comstock Park, MI

 

Helena, MT

 

Santo Domingo, DR

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What to make of the Nashville rotation after the Brad Mills trade - Jimmy Nelson, Michael Blazek, Taylor Jungmann, Ariel Pena and...maybe Kyle Heckathorn?

 

That'd be two converted middle relievers making recent moves to the rotation.

 

It's quite possible Mike Fiers could return when the big league club goes back to a 7-man bullpen at some point.

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What to make of the Nashville rotation after the Brad Mills trade - Jimmy Nelson, Michael Blazek, Taylor Jungmann, Ariel Pena and...maybe Kyle Heckathorn?

 

That'd be two converted middle relievers making recent moves to the rotation.

 

It's quite possible Mike Fiers could return when the big league club goes back to a 7-man bullpen at some point.

 

"Veteraness"... Blah! For goodness sake bring up Tyler Cravy, I have no idea why Heckathorn is still around to be honest.

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Alec Dopp reminds us of this Devin Williams video link from last July.

Great quality video. The HP ump is obscuring most of the view of Williams when righties are batting, but with lefties up you get a perfect look at his delivery.

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All three Huntsville pitchers at the All-Star Game had pitched by the end of the 4th inning, with only LHP Brent Suter being scored upon--

 

RHP Tyler Cravy kicked things off --

 

SOU South All-Stars Top of the 1st

 

Mycal Jones grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Ryan Brett grounds out softly, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Jake Lamb strikes out swinging.

 

SOU South All-Stars Top of the 2nd

 

Pitching Change: Drew Gagnon replaces Tyler Cravy.

Jon Griffin singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Josh Richmond.

Rey Navarro strikes out swinging.

Elmer Reyes flies out to center fielder Trayce Thompson.

Taylor Motter singles on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Schebler, deflected by third baseman Kris Bryant. Jon Griffin to 2nd.

Luke Maile grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Kris Bryant. Jon Griffin out at 3rd.

 

SOU South All-Stars Top of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Brent Suter replaces Cody Winiarski.

Elmer Reyes strikes out swinging.

Taylor Motter singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Trayce Thompson.

Luke Maile doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Taylor Motter to 3rd.

Brady Shoemaker doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Schebler. Taylor Motter scores. Luke Maile scores.

Mycal Jones flies out to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Brady Shoemaker to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Juan Ramon Noriega replaces Brent Suter.

Ryan Brett flies out to right fielder Josh Richmond.

 

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Offensive details once the game's complete. Huntsville and the North Division gents trail 5-2 after six innings.

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We're going to be adopting a cat from the shelter this summer -- he'll be named Joantgel if I get my way.

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Final: DSL Brewers 14, DSL Braves 8

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers put up 11 runs over the final three innings to top the Braves 14-8. Third baseman Raphachel Colatosti reached base in five of six trips to the plate, singling four times and drawing a walk. Joantgel Segovia went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk while Nicolas Pierre, Yerald Martinez, Roosevert Chal and Johel Atencio each chipped in two hits. Marcos Padilla picked up the win and Orlando Torrez earned his first safe with two scoreless innings of relief.

 

DSL Brewers Play-By-Play

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 7th

Franly Mallen flies out to left fielder Reangelo Willems.

Joantgel Segovia singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias.

Yerald Martinez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

Johel Atencio singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Joantgel Segovia to 3rd. Yerald Martinez to 2nd.

Kevin Martinez grounds into a force out, first baseman Jorge Cortes to shortstop Alejandro Salazar. Joantgel Segovia scores. Yerald Martinez to 3rd. Johel Atencio out at 2nd. Kevin Martinez to 1st.

Raphachel Colatosti singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Yerald Martinez scores. Kevin Martinez to 2nd.

Nicol Valderrey walks. Kevin Martinez to 3rd. Raphachel Colatosti to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Jesus Heredia replaces Angel Gavidia.

Roosevert Chal walks. Kevin Martinez scores. Raphachel Colatosti to 3rd. Nicol Valderrey to 2nd.

Nicolas Pierre grounds out, third baseman Ronny Guillermo to first baseman Jorge Cortes.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 8th

Pitching Change: Ramon Moreno replaces Jesus Heredia.

Franly Mallen hit by pitch.

Joantgel Segovia doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Franly Mallen to 3rd.

Yerald Martinez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Franly Mallen scores. Joantgel Segovia to 3rd.

Johel Atencio reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Ronny Guillermo. Joantgel Segovia scores. Yerald Martinez to 2nd.

Kevin Martinez out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Carlos Castro to first baseman Jorge Cortes. Yerald Martinez to 3rd. Johel Atencio to 2nd.

Raphachel Colatosti singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Yerald Martinez scores. Johel Atencio to 3rd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Franmy Pena replaces Nicol Valderrey.

Franmy Pena flies out to right fielder Ledernin Tejada.

Roosevert Chal singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Johel Atencio scores. Raphachel Colatosti to 2nd.

Nicolas Pierre strikes out swinging.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 9th

Pitching Change: Frank Gil replaces Ramon Moreno.

Franly Mallen grounds out, pitcher Frank Gil to first baseman Jorge Cortes.

Joantgel Segovia singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias.

Yerald Martinez reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Frank Gil. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

Johel Atencio singles on a fly ball to center fielder Elias Arias. Joantgel Segovia to 3rd. Yerald Martinez to 2nd.

Kevin Martinez walks. Joantgel Segovia scores. Yerald Martinez to 3rd. Johel Atencio to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Gabriel Henry replaces Frank Gil.

Raphachel Colatosti walks. Yerald Martinez scores. Johel Atencio to 3rd. Kevin Martinez to 2nd.

Juan De Los Santos walks. Johel Atencio scores. Kevin Martinez to 3rd. Raphachel Colatosti to 2nd.

Roosevert Chal grounds into a force out, shortstop Alejandro Salazar to second baseman Kevin Josephina. Kevin Martinez scores. Raphachel Colatosti to 3rd. Juan De Los Santos out at 2nd. Roosevert Chal to 1st.

Nicolas Pierre strikes out swinging.

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Final: MWL West All-Stars (Brewers) 7, MWL East All-Stars 0

 

MWL All-Star Game Boxscore

Neither Clint Coulter (0-1,BB) or Taylor Brennan (0-2) had a hit. Preston Gainey had 2 SOs in his scoreless frame, Taylor Williams and Barrett Astin both put up 0s across their scoreless frames. All in all not a bad showing as the East managed just 2 hits all game!

 

MWL All-Star Game Recap

 

MWL All-Star Game Gameday

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Final: Dunedin 5, Brevard County 10

 

Taylor's four-hit night paces Brevard past Dunedin

Manatees tally 15 hits in 10-5 win over Blue Jays, as Johnson earns seventh win

By Justin Rocke / Brevard County Manatees

 

VIERA, Fla. - After a few quiet nights at the plate, Tyrone Taylor exploded with the bat to lead the Brevard County Manatees to a 10-5 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays at Space Coast Stadium on Tuesday night.

 

Taylor put back-to-back hitless nights to the side by piecing together a 4-for-5 game at the plate. Milwaukee's number two prospect according to Baseball America, doubled, singled three times and drove in four runs.

 

The Manatees' (35-30) offense gave starter Hobbs Johnson (7-6, 2.57 ERA) plenty of support by scoring six runs in the second inning.

 

After three straight singles to start the frame by Michael Reed, Cameron Garfield and Victor Roache, first baseman Mike Garza stepped to the plate. The 'Tees hottest hitter roped a high fly ball to left-center field for a two-run double to put Brevard in front, 2-0.

 

Consecutive walks to Yadiel Rivera and Nathan Orf brought home another run to push the lead to three. That brought an end to the night for Dunedin starter Ben White (3-4, 4.98) as left-handed reliever Chad Girodo came out of the bullpen to try and stop the damage.

 

The first batter he faced was Orlando Arcia, who deflected a ball off the new pitcher. Girodo recovered and threw out Arcia, but Garza raced home to make it a 4-0 game. Taylor then blew the game wide open as he smacked a two-run single into left-center to make it a 6-0 advantage.

 

After Dunedin (46-22) added runs in the third and fourth on an RBI single by L.B. Dantzler and a solo home run by Gustavo Pierre, respectively, the Manatees padded their lead yet again.

 

Orf and Arcia led off the fourth inning with singles which set the stage for Taylor yet again. After a double steal put runners at second and third, Taylor lined a base hit into left field to drive in Orf and make it 7-2, Brevard County.

 

One batter later, Reed hit a slow chopper towards third base. Pierre charged and made an accurate throw on to first base, but Reed's speed was too much as he beat it out for an infield single. That allowed Arcia to cross the plate and extend the Manatee lead back up to six.

 

The 'Tees added two more runs off the Dunedin bullpen in the fifth. With two outs, Rivera singled to right and Orf walked to spark yet another rally. Arcia and Taylor then followed with RBI singles to right and center field respectively, to put Brevard comfortably ahead, 10-2.

 

The Blue Jays made the Manatees sweat out the final few outs by pushing three runs across off Michael Strong with two outs in the eighth inning. After a walk to Dantzler, Santiago Nessy ripped an RBI double to left-center to cut the Brevard lead to 10-3. After another walk to Baligod, Emilio Guerrero drove in both base runners with a double to trim the lead to 10-5.

 

That was as close as Dunedin would get. After Guerrero's base-hit, Mark Williams was called upon to finish the Blue Jays. The right-hander retired all four batters he faced to close out the Manatees win.

 

Johnson put together another strong performance as he picked up the victory. He allowed two runs - one earned - on five hits over five innings of work. Johnson struck out four and walked just one en route to his seventh win of the year, which puts him in a four-way tie for the league-lead.

 

It was not just Taylor who had a phenomenal night at the plate. The Manatees racked up 15 hits against Dunedin pitching and three other players recorded multi-hit nights. Arcia, Reed and Garza all tallied two base knocks and combined for five RBI.

 

The Manatees will look for the sweep on Wednesday night as the wrap up their three-game series against the Blue Jays at 6:35 p.m. at Space Coast Stadium. A pair of five-game winners will face off, as Austin Ross (5-1, 2.79) gets the call for Brevard against Dunedin's Florida State League All-Star Taylor Cole (5-2, 2.19).

 

Brevard County Box Score

 

The Manatees seem to be good for one of these games every so often where they struggle, struggle, struggle and then just unload on a team all at once. Ten runs on fifteen hits. Every player in the Brevard lineup had at least one hit. Tyrone Taylor went 4-for-5 with a double and knocked in four runs. He also stole a base, as did Orlando Arcia who had a 2-for-5 night.

 

Brevard County Play-By-Play

 

Brevard County Bottom of the 2nd

Michael Reed singles on a line drive to left fielder Nick Baligod.

Cameron Garfield singles on a line drive to left fielder Nick Baligod. Michael Reed to 2nd.

Victor Roache singles on a line drive to center fielder Dalton Pompey. Michael Reed to 3rd. Cameron Garfield to 2nd.

Mike Garza hits a ground-rule double (5) on a fly ball to left field. Michael Reed scores. Cameron Garfield scores. Victor Roache to 3rd.

Yadiel Rivera walks.

Nathan Orf walks. Victor Roache scores. Mike Garza to 3rd. Yadiel Rivera to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Chad Girodo replaces Ben White.

Orlando Arcia grounds out, pitcher Chad Girodo to first baseman L. B. Dantzler. Mike Garza scores. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd. Nathan Orf to 2nd.

Tyrone Taylor singles on a line drive to center fielder Dalton Pompey. Yadiel Rivera scores. Nathan Orf scores. Tyrone Taylor advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Dalton Pompey.

Nick Delmonico called out on strikes.

With Michael Reed batting, wild pitch by Chad Girodo, Tyrone Taylor to 3rd.

Michael Reed called out on strikes.

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With the Sounds playing in Las Vegas I'll get the recap up before I do my workout tomorrow morning.

 

Michael Blazek did not fare particularly well in the thin desert air giving up 2 HRs in just 3.2 IP and the Sounds are down 5-3 in the bottom of the 5th.

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Arcia's recent tear is making me very happy as he has the 2nd highest AVE on the team at .272, while being -3.7 years for the league average as a 19 year old.

 

If he fills out his frame at all look out!

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Helena was trailing 2-1 entering the 8th inning of tonight's game, and then this happened (they produced 8 runs on 3 hits).

 

Helena Bottom of the 8th

- Pitching Change: Lawrence Pardo replaces Will Landsheft.

- Brandon Diaz singles on a ground ball to third baseman Tyler Humphreys.

- Tucker Neuhaus out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Tyler Humphreys to first baseman Jake Mayers. Brandon Diaz to 2nd.

- With Elvis Rubio batting, wild pitch by Lawrence Pardo, Brandon Diaz to 3rd.

- Missoula Osprey pitcher Lawrence Pardo left the game due to an injured arm.

- Pitching Change: Wagner Mateo replaces Lawrence Pardo.

- Elvis Rubio walks.

- Greg McCall singles on a line drive to center fielder Matt Railey. Brandon Diaz scores. Elvis Rubio to 2nd.

- Dustin DeMuth walks. Elvis Rubio to 3rd. Greg McCall to 2nd.

- With Mitch Meyer batting, wild pitch by Wagner Mateo, Elvis Rubio scores. Greg McCall to 3rd. Dustin DeMuth to 2nd.

- With Mitch Meyer batting, wild pitch by Wagner Mateo, Greg McCall scores. Dustin DeMuth to 3rd.

- Mitch Meyer walks.

- With Dionis Hinojosa batting, Mitch Meyer steals (1) 2nd base.

- Dionis Hinojosa reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Jake Mayers. Dustin DeMuth scores. Mitch Meyer to 3rd.

- Luis Aviles walks. Dionis Hinojosa to 2nd.

- Pitching Change: Holden Helmink replaces Wagner Mateo.

- Gregory Munoz singles on a ground ball to shortstop Sergio Alcantara, deflected by third baseman Tyler Humphreys. Mitch Meyer scores. Dionis Hinojosa to 3rd. Luis Aviles to 2nd.

- With Brandon Diaz batting, wild pitch by Holden Helmink, Dionis Hinojosa scores. Luis Aviles to 3rd. Gregory Munoz to 2nd.

- With Brandon Diaz batting, wild pitch by Holden Helmink, Luis Aviles scores. Gregory Munoz scores.

- Brandon Diaz called out on strikes.

- Tucker Neuhaus walks. Wild pitch by pitcher Holden Helmink. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd.

- Elvis Rubio flies out to center fielder Matt Railey.

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Minor League Roundup: The Stars Are Out

 

Florida State League (Hi A)

 

Jorge Lopez, rhp, Brevard County (Brewers). Lopez continued his stellar season, scattering five hits and not walking a batter for just the second time in 2014. The Brewers knew Lopez was a project when they drafted him out of Puerto Rico in the second round in 2011, but were piqued by his hard, sinking fastball. He’s still ironing out control issues, but has walked just four in the past 21 innings.

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Brewers rally late to top Osprey 9-2

By Dustin Daniel / Helena Brewers

 

The Helena Brewers (1-1) picked up their first win of the 2014 campaign Tuesday with a dominating 9-2 victory over the Missoula Osprey (1-1).

 

Devin Williams threw six innings of quality baseball in the start, giving up just one run on three hits, while striking out five batters. The Brewers pitching staff would strike out nine batters as a team, bringing their season tally to 20 strikeouts.

 

Missoula would strike first, posting a run in the top of the third inning. Trevor Mitsui led off the frame with a double off of Williams. He would be brought in by the sacrifice of Matt Railey on a hard grounder to short.

 

Osprey starter Brad Keller would pitch five solid innings of his own, not allowing a run until the fifth when Dionis Hinijosa came in on a throwing error by catcher B.J. Lopez. Hinijosa would go 1-for-3 in the game with two runs scored and an RBI.

 

The wheels came off for the visitors in the bottom of the eighth, as three Missoula pitchers combined to give up eight runs in the inning. Wagner Mateo would give up four walks in the eighth while allowing six runs and not recording an out.

 

Tyler Linehan (1-0) finished off the game pitching for Helena, shutting out Missoula in the final two frames.

 

The Osprey and Brewers will go at it again at Kindrick Field on Wednesday in the finale of their three-game series. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.

 

Helena Box Score

 

Starting Pitcher Devin Williams with a very solid debut, final line: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. The hits allowed were a double and two singles. The only earned run allowed scored on a double play ball in the 3rd inning.

 

All eight Helena hits were singles. Helena also drew 6 walks.

 

3B Tucker Neuhaus was one of two starters without a hit (0-3 with two K's and a walk).

 

RF Elvis Rubio had one hit (1-4), a walk, and a run scored.

 

In his organizational debut, Dustin Demuth manned 1B and had one hit (1-3), a walk and a run scored.

 

The only multi-hit of the night came from Catcher Greg McCall who was 2-4 with a run scored.

 

Other hits came from CF Brandon Diaz (1-5), DH Mitch Meyer(1-3), SS Luis Aviles (1-3), and 2B Gregory Munoz (1-4)

 

 

Helena Play-By-Play

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The Huntsville All-Stars were on the short end of a 6-4 loss, we covered three of the four pitchers earlier.

 

First baseman Nick Ramirez, starting and batting cleanup, flied out, grounded into a force out, and walked.

 

Jason Rogers, starting as the designated hitter and batting 7th, played the entire game and finished 2-for-4 with a run scored. He also stole a base.

 

Josh Prince came in as a sub at second base, flied out, then reached on a forceout and later scored.

 

Catcher Shawn Zarraga singled in two trips after entering the game in the 6th.

 

Zarraga was behind the plate during RHP David Goforth's 8th inning; Goforth allowed a run to score making the game a 6-3 deficit at the time --

 

SOU South All-Stars Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Mayckol Guaipe.

Yorman Rodriguez flies out to right fielder Michael Earley.

Mycal Jones walks.

With Ryan Brett batting, Mycal Jones steals (1) 2nd base.

Ryan Brett grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman O'Koyea Dickson. Mycal Jones to 3rd.

Sean Jamieson singles on a line drive to left fielder Scott Schebler. Mycal Jones scores.

With Jon Griffin batting, Sean Jamieson steals (1) 2nd base.

Jon Griffin strikes out swinging.

 

Southern League All-Star Game Box Score

 

Southern League All-Star Game Game Log

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SL ASG notes: Stars' Cravy shines on hill

Brewers righty's domination made him easy choice as North starter

By Guy Curtright / Special to MiLB.com

 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- North manager Razor Shines didn't have to waste time mulling over who his starting pitcher would be for Tuesday night's Southern League All-Star Game.

 

The 8-1 record and 1.72 ERA of Huntsville's Tyler Cravy made it a very easy choice.

 

"There wasn't even a question," said Shines, whose Chattanooga team had to face the 24-year-old right-hander twice in the first half. "He's been by far the most dominant pitcher in the league."

 

Cravy moved from the bullpen to the Huntsville rotation a couple weeks into the season and has won seven straight decisions since losing his first start. Over 11 games since, he hasn't allowed more than two runs in any game.

 

With each victory, the status of the Milwaukee Brewers 17th-round pick in the 2009 Draft has jumped higher and higher.

 

"He's got the whole package," Shines said. "I'd be surprised if he's not pitching in the Major Leagues by the end of the season. He's been that impressive."

 

Cravy was that again in the All-Star Game, retiring the South in order in the first inning. After getting two groundouts, assisted by shortstop Ketel Marte of Jackson on one, the California native struck out Mobile's Jake Lamb to end his brief outing.

 

It was more like a relief appearance, which was appropriate. Cravy still pitches from the stretch as though he never left the bullpen.

 

That Cravy is more than capable of starting, though, became obvious long ago.

 

Cravy has 64 strikeouts to 15 walks over 73 1/3 innings and opponents are batting .184. His WHIP is a league-best 0.85.

 

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Well, we're going to post it in the Transaction Thread, but will tell you here as well --

 

Congratulations to Tyler, it's on to Nashville!

 

It's the first trip to AAA for the soon-to-be 25-year-old (July 13th).

 

Tyler Cravy Career Stats (MiLB.com Player Page)

 

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Huntsville ace Tyler Cravy struck out one over one perfect inning for the North Division All-Stars. (Tim Evearitt photo)