2014 Arizona Fall League / Caribbean Winter League Thread

[Mass Haas]

#WCW is back as LHP Wei-Chung Wang gets a Wednesday afternoon start. The box score link will be here.

 

Four innings of one-run ball for Wang (big double-play ball in the 3rd), but his Glendale team blew a 2-1 lead in the 9th and lost 5-4.

 

Only 228 in attendance on a weekday, most of which likely pro personnel. Maybe this is one reason why MLB network only gives us the All-Star game on TV, but no other streaming is disappointing as well.

 

Peoria Top of the 1st

 

Breyvic Valera flies out to right fielder Clint Coulter.

Tony Wolters grounds out, second baseman Darnell Sweeney to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Francisco Lindor grounds out sharply, second baseman Darnell Sweeney to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

 

Peoria Top of the 2nd

 

Edward Salcedo grounds out, second baseman Darnell Sweeney to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Hunter Dozier grounds out, third baseman Jason Esposito to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Jacob Wilson singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

With Kes Carter batting, wild pitch by Wei-Chung Wang, Jacob Wilson to 2nd.

Kes Carter singles on a ground ball to shortstop Corey Seager. Jacob Wilson scores.

With Raul Mondesi batting, Kes Carter steals (1) 2nd base.

Raul Mondesi lines out to left fielder Scott Schebler.

 

Peoria Top of the 3rd

 

Kyle Wren singles on a ground ball to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Breyvic Valera grounds into a force out, first baseman Nick Ramirez to shortstop Corey Seager. Kyle Wren out at 2nd. Breyvic Valera to 1st.

With Tony Wolters batting, Breyvic Valera steals (3) 2nd base.

Tony Wolters singles on a line drive to right fielder Clint Coulter. Breyvic Valera to 3rd.

Francisco Lindor grounds into a double play, second baseman Darnell Sweeney to shortstop Corey Seager to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Tony Wolters out at 2nd.

 

Peoria Top of the 4th

 

Edward Salcedo strikes out swinging.

Hunter Dozier grounds out, third baseman Jason Esposito to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Jacob Wilson grounds out, pitcher Wei-Chung Wang to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

 

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First baseman Nick Ramirez singled three times in four trips, twice the opposite way (line drive to left, ground ball to left, ground ball to right) and drove in a run. Nick did commit his third error of the fall.

 

Catcher Shawn Zarraga (OBP .417) continues a nice fall in limited playing time -- 6-for-20, all singles, four BB's, four K's.

 

CF Tyrone Taylor and RF Clint Coulter were each 0-for-4.

[Mass Haas]

The Puerto Rico Winter League begins tonight, and it's going to keep Brewer fans busy.

 

Criollos de Caguas

 

RHP Jacob Barnes

RHP Carlos Leal (Six games with Maryvale in 2014, 34th round pick, 23 years old)

SS Angel Ortega

OF Edgardo Rivera (Helena, 20 years old)

 

Indios de Mayaguez

 

RHP Jorge Lopez

 

Three clubs have yet to formally post rosters, but will later today.

 

TWEET - SS Yadiel Rivera will be playing again this year.

[Mass Haas]

You'll find Thursday afternoon's Glendale AFL box score / game log here, game starting later this afternoon.

 

CF Tyrone Taylor and 1B Nick Ramirez are in the starting lineup, as is Hector Gomez, playing second base. This will be Gomez' first AFL game after a two-week absence.

[Mass Haas]

You'll find Thursday afternoon's Glendale AFL box score / game log here, game starting later this afternoon.

 

CF Tyrone Taylor and 1B Nick Ramirez are in the starting lineup, as is Hector Gomez, playing second base. This will be Gomez' first AFL game after a two-week absence.

 

The AFL sure found parity, as the first-place Glendale record of 9-10-1 shows after a 4-1 win Thursday (standings).

 

Six of LHP Mike Strong's seven outings have been one-inning scoreless appearances. Strong was 91-92 with his fastball as Gameday's Pitch-by-Pitch will show you.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Michael Strong replaces Mike Thomas.

C. J. McElroy bunt grounds out, pitcher Michael Strong to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Francisco Lindor grounds out, second baseman Hector Gomez to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Jordan Smith singles on a ground ball to right fielder Steven Moya.

Hunter Dozier grounds out softly, pitcher Michael Strong to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

 

CF Tyrone Taylor is 0-for-15 (one walk) in his last four games to drop his AFL average to .232. Hector Gomez and Nick Ramirez were each 1-for-4 with an RBI, and Gomez scored twice.

 

Another afternoon game Friday, you'll be able to find the box score / game log here.

[Mass Haas]

Mexico Box Score

 

Navojoa Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Arturo Barradas.

Jose Guadalupe Chavez flies out to center fielder Rico Noel.

Jon Weber strikes out swinging.

Luis Fonseca doubles (5) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Buss.

Chris Marrero strikes out swinging.

 

***

 

Venezuela Box Score

 

The kid closed out a 6-0 shutout nicely --

 

Aragua Bottom of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Adys Portillo.

Ramon Flores strikes out swinging.

Mike Hessman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ali Castillo.

Renato Nunez strikes out swinging.

Gustavo Molina strikes out swinging.

 

***

 

SS Orlando Arcia's team is now 16-2.

 

Venezuela Box Score

 

Arcia was 1-for-6 (double), now with a slash line of .258/.338/.545 in 66 AB's.

[Mass Haas]

The Puerto Rico Winter League begins tonight, and it's going to keep Brewer fans busy.

 

Criollos de Caguas

 

RHP Jacob Barnes

RHP Carlos Leal (Six games with Maryvale in 2014, 34th round pick, 23 years old)

SS Angel Ortega

OF Edgardo Rivera (Helena, 20 years old)

 

Indios de Mayaguez

 

RHP Jorge Lopez

 

Three clubs have yet to formally post rosters, but will later today.

 

TWEET - SS Yadiel Rivera will be playing again this year.

 

Cangrejeros de Santurce

 

SS Yadiel Rivera

OF Omar Garcia (21 years old)

 

One club (Ponce) yet to play or post a roster.

[Mass Haas]

The Australian Winter League is underway, so we should have some RHP Kyle Heckathorn updates for you shortly, he's playing for the Melbourne Aces.

[Mass Haas]

Glendale AFL Box Score

 

Glendale lost 5-2, stifled for five innings by Toronto LHP Sean Nolin (6th round, 2010). Nolin was an unsigned Brewers pick (50th round, 2008 - back when there were 50 rounds, now 40).

 

CF Tyrone Taylor was 1-for-4 (double, run), RF Clint Coulter 0-for-2 with a walk, caught stealing).

 

7:00 PM Central Saturday night for the Fall Star Game (Taylor, RHP Tyler Wagner). Taylor will be in the starting lineup.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Score

 

In four games thus far, new 40-man roster 3B Luis "Lucho" Jimenez is just 3-for-17 (zero walks, three K's), but all three hits have gone for extra bases, including his 2nd HR, hit in this game. Jimenez saw his first action of the winter at third base.

 

FYI -- Consider yourself a true Link Report diehard if you remember the 2006-2007 Maryvale Brewers RHP Luis Jimenez, a 6'7" teenager, just another victim of the era when the Crew did not have a Dominican Academy. Jimenez would actually pitch one follow-up season in the Dominican on a Washington Nationals squad.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Score

 

In a game his team won, 2-0, one man provided all the offense --

 

Santurce Top of the 5th

 

Jorge Padilla flies out to center fielder Jesus Feliciano.

Yenier Bello singles on a fly ball to left fielder Danny Dorn.

A. J. Jimenez flies out to right fielder Anthony Garcia.

Yadiel Rivera homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Yenier Bello scores.

Jack Lopez grounds out, shortstop Ozzie Martinez to first baseman Cameron Seitzer.

 

Huge knock for the excitable shortstop; he also reached on an error earlier in the game but was picked off and thrown out stealing.

 

Although he went 0-for-3, LF and 2014 Timber Rattler Omar Garcia made his winter debut earlier than expected. The Astros' Delino DeShields had to exit after a first inning HBP, Garcia entered (pop out, ground out, pop out).

[Mass Haas]

Mexico Box Score

 

One run allowed here, helped on defense by an old friend, too --

 

Hermosillo Top of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Jorge Reyes.

Justin Greene walks.

Carlos Alberto Gastelum strikes out swinging.

Jerry Owens singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Buss. Justin Greene to 3rd.

Yunesky Sanchez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Maxwell Leon. Justin Greene scores. Jerry Owens to 2nd.

Cole Garner flies out to right fielder Nick Buss. Jerry Owens to 3rd.

Luis Alfonso Garcia grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Eric Farris. Yunesky Sanchez out at 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia hit a two-run double in the 5th, one of his two doubles on the night, and now 11 of his 19 hits (.905 OPS) have gone for extra bases in an increasing sample size. Eight walks and eight K's in 71 AB's.

 

Swoon...

 

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[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Score

 

Big 6'8" RHP Greg Holle has been busy, with eight appearances, totaling just 5.2 innings. Here he closed out an 11-6 win, allowing one run to score after inheriting a 1st and 2nd, one-out situation.

 

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Frank Mata.

Jamie Romak singles on a fly ball to center fielder Mario Yepez. Tyler Henson scores. Rene Reyes to 2nd.

C. J. Retherford grounds into a force out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to second baseman Carlos Perdomo. Rene Reyes to 3rd. Jamie Romak out at 2nd. C. Retherford to 1st.

With Cesar Suarez batting, C. J. Retherford advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

Cesar Suarez flies out to left fielder Junior Sosa.

[Mass Haas]

7:00 PM Central Saturday night for the Fall Star Game (Taylor, RHP Tyler Wagner). Taylor will be in the starting lineup.

 

The Brewers' West Club lost 6-2 (box).

 

Facing the D-Backs' Archie Bradley, batting 2nd in the 1st inning, Taylor beat out an infield grounder to third base. Taylor then easily stole 2nd base. Unfortunately, Taylor was doubled off 2nd base on a play he had little right to be, liner to left field. Taylor flew out to right field to end the 3rd before exiting to start the 6th.

 

Taylor did earn this early-game tweet.

 

TWEET - Pre-game photo of RHP Tyler Wagner.

 

Baseball Essential Tweet --

 

RHP Tyler Wagner has standard sinker/slider stuff. 90-93 FB. Average slider. Will need to throw strikes. Jason Hammel motion.

 

AFL East Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Tyler Wagner replaces Parker Bridwell.

Rio Ruiz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Hunter Renfroe.

Josh Bell walks. Rio Ruiz to 2nd.

Dalton Pompey grounds out to first baseman Kyle Waldrop. Rio Ruiz to 3rd. Josh Bell to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Nick Maronde replaces Tyler Wagner.

Roman Quinn singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Steven Moya. Rio Ruiz scores. Josh Bell to 3rd.

Daniel Robertson called out on strikes.

Greg Bird lines out softly to center fielder Hunter Renfroe.

 

Following up his most recent outing, a tough week for Tyler. Announce team questioning his placement in the AFL not on talent, but on his innings count the last two seasons (over 150+ innings each of the past two years).

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Score

 

Tremendous eight-plus innings effort by RHP Eric Marzec, who is making his case for a spot in the Colorado Springs rotation next spring.

 

Marzec tossed eight innings of shutout ball before exiting after a leadoff double in the 9th. His stateside friend Tim Dillard couldn't prevent the run from scoring, but Marzec's club would go in to win in 12. Marzec tweeted/instagrammed he was rightfully pleased and thankful after the game.

 

Check out the bottom of the 7th!

 

Lara Bottom of the 1st

 

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, third baseman Giovanny Urshela to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

Joe Thurston grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

Carlos Rivero grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

 

Lara Bottom of the 2nd

 

Brian Hernandez grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

Gabriel Noriega flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

Paulo Orlando grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

 

Lara Bottom of the 3rd

 

Jairo Perez singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ali Castillo.

Anderson De La Rosa strikes out swinging.

Guilder Rodriguez grounds into a double play, second baseman Reegie Corona to shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Mark Minicozzi. Jairo Perez out at 2nd.

 

Lara Bottom of the 4th

 

Maikol Gonzalez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

With Joe Thurston batting, Maikol Gonzalez steals (3) 2nd base.

Joe Thurston pops out to second baseman Reegie Corona.

Carlos Rivero flies out to right fielder Carlos Moncrief. Maikol Gonzalez advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

Brian Hernandez flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

 

Lara Bottom of the 5th

 

Gabriel Noriega pops out to second baseman Reegie Corona.

Paulo Orlando flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

Jairo Perez flies out to left fielder Ali Castillo.

 

Lara Bottom of the 6th

 

Anderson De La Rosa grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

Guilder Rodriguez flies out to left fielder Ali Castillo.

Maikol Gonzalez singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ali Castillo.

Joe Thurston strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Bottom of the 7th

 

Carlos Rivero singles on a fly ball to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

Brian Hernandez singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ali Castillo. Carlos Rivero to 2nd.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to second baseman Reegie Corona. Carlos Rivero to 3rd. Brian Hernandez to 2nd.

Paulo Orlando grounds into a force out, third baseman Giovanny Urshela to catcher Sandy Leon. Carlos Rivero out at home. Brian Hernandez to 3rd. Gabriel Noriega to 2nd. Paulo Orlando to 1st.

Jairo Perez grounds into a force out, pitcher Eric Marzec to catcher Sandy Leon. Brian Hernandez out at home. Gabriel Noriega to 3rd. Paulo Orlando to 2nd. Jairo Perez to 1st.

Anderson De La Rosa flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

 

Lara Bottom of the 8th

 

Guilder Rodriguez flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr.

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Mark Minicozzi.

Joe Thurston flies out to left fielder Ali Castillo.

 

Lara Bottom of the 9th

 

Carlos Rivero doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Ali Castillo.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Leon Canelon replaces Carlos Rivero.

Pitching Change: Tim Dillard replaces Eric Marzec.

Brian Hernandez grounds out to first baseman Mark Minicozzi. Leon Canelon to 3rd.

Gabriel Noriega strikes out swinging.

Paulo Orlando singles on a ground ball to third baseman Giovanny Urshela. Leon Canelon scores.

With Jairo Perez batting, Paulo Orlando caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Sandy Leon to second baseman Reegie Corona.

 

***

 

Final line for Marzec -- 8+ IP, 7 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K in front of 6,423 fans on the road.

 

Congrats man, you don't see winter lines like that often in any of the Caribbean Leagues.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia's club lost to "drop" to 15-4, it was a rare off-night for Arcia, 1-for-5 with one K, but two fielding errors, doubling his season total in 19 games to four.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Score

 

LUCHO!

 

Third baseman Luis Jimenez again celebrated his Brewers waiver claim by driving in all five of his squad's runs in a 5-2 win.

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 1st

 

Austin Wates walks.

Jordany Valdespin grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Pedro Florimon. Austin Wates out at 2nd. Jordany Valdespin to 1st.

With Junior Lake batting, Jordany Valdespin steals (2) 2nd base.

Junior Lake called out on strikes.

Luis Jimenez singles on a line drive to right fielder Melky Mesa. Jordany Valdespin scores.

Alfredo Marte grounds out softly, third baseman Deibinson Romero to first baseman Jordan Pacheco.

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 3rd

 

Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Joc Pederson.

Luis Jimenez homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.

Alfredo Marte pops out to first baseman Jordan Pacheco.

Fernando Martinez flies out to center fielder Joc Pederson.

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Roberto Novoa replaces Julio DePaula.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Alex Valdez replaces Alberto Rosario.

Alex Valdez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Melky Mesa.

Austin Wates walks. Alex Valdez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Claudio Galva replaces Roberto Novoa.

Jordany Valdespin out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Claudio Galva to second baseman Pedro Ciriaco. Alex Valdez to 3rd. Austin Wates to 2nd.

Claudio Galva intentionally walks Junior Lake.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Socrates Brito replaces Alex Valdez.

Pitching Change: Armando Rodriguez replaces Claudio Galva.

Luis Jimenez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Eury Perez. Socrates Brito scores. Austin Wates scores. Junior Lake scores.

With Alfredo Marte batting, Luis Jimenez picked off and caught stealing 3rd base, pitcher Armando Rodriguez to second baseman Pedro Ciriaco.

Alfredo Marte flies out to right fielder Melky Mesa.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Tough-luck loss, but a solid three-inning first start for RHP Jorge Lopez. After a shaky 1st inning, he pitched 1-2-3 2nd and 3rd innings.

 

3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K

 

Carolina Top of the 1st

 

Enrique Hernandez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

Ozzie Martinez grounds out, third baseman T. J. Rivera to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Enrique Hernandez to 2nd.

Danny Dorn grounds out, second baseman Irving Falu to pitcher Jorge Lopez. Enrique Hernandez to 3rd.

Anthony Garcia singles on a ground ball to center fielder Noel Cuevas. Enrique Hernandez scores.

Cameron Seitzer singles on a line drive to center fielder Noel Cuevas. Anthony Garcia to 3rd.

Jeff Dominguez walks. Cameron Seitzer to 2nd.

Jesus Feliciano flies out to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

 

Carolina Top of the 2nd

 

Carlos Corporan grounds out, shortstop Andrew Velazquez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Rene Garcia called out on strikes.

Enrique Hernandez flies out to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

 

Carolina Top of the 3rd

 

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Benji Gonzalez replaces Ozzie Martinez.

Ozzie Martinez strikes out swinging.

Danny Dorn strikes out swinging.

Anthony Garcia grounds out, third baseman T. J. Rivera to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Score

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-4 and scored a run in his club's 6-3 win. Rivera did commit a fielding error.

 

Omar Garcia scored as a pinch-runner.

[Mass Haas]

Sunday Games --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

No Lucho heroics today - 0-for-3 (1 K), plus two throwing errors at third base for Luis Jimenez

 

***

 

Puerto Rico Box Score

 

New 40-man roster catcher and Puerto Rico native Juan Centeno was 1-for-3 (no stolen base attempts against, one passed ball).

 

We missed Centeno's debut Saturday -- 1-for-4, RBI, R, K, threw out only attempted basestealer (box score).

 

***

 

Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia on base three times, single, two walks (K, error). OPS after 20 games a glistening .880.

 

***

 

Venezuela Box Score

 

Wonderful scoreless five-inning start for 25-year-old RHP Tyler Cravy, still think he needs to be added to this winter's 40-man roster despite a "lost" 2014 regular season (oblique). Need a "Cravy's Crazies" section at Miller Park...

 

Got a little help in the 5th --

 

Magallanes Top of the 1st

 

Ronny Cedeno called out on strikes.

Lew Ford walks.

Jake Opitz singles on a line drive to center fielder Mario Yepez. Lew Ford to 2nd.

Juan Rivera grounds into a double play, first baseman Jose Osuna to shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to pitcher Tyler Cravy. Jake Opitz out at 2nd.

 

Magallanes Top of the 2nd

 

Tomas Telis reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Wilfredo Tovar. Tomas Telis out at 2nd, first baseman Jose Osuna to second baseman Alberto Gonzalez.

Chris Dominguez strikes out swinging.

Frank Diaz flies out to center fielder Mario Yepez.

 

Magallanes Top of the 3rd

 

Renny Osuna called out on strikes.

Jose Rondon called out on strikes.

Ronny Cedeno singles on a line drive to right fielder David Peralta.

Lew Ford flies out to right fielder David Peralta.

 

Magallanes Top of the 4th

 

Jake Opitz flies out to left fielder Aaron Hicks.

Juan Rivera grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Jose Osuna.

Tomas Telis grounds out, third baseman Mario Martinez to first baseman Jose Osuna.

 

Magallanes Top of the 5th

 

Chris Dominguez singles on a line drive to left fielder Aaron Hicks.

Frank Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Aaron Hicks. Chris Dominguez to 2nd.

Renny Osuna flies out to center fielder Mario Yepez.

Jose Rondon singles on a line drive to left fielder Aaron Hicks. Chris Dominguez out at home on the throw, left fielder Aaron Hicks to catcher Manny Pina. Frank Diaz to 3rd on the throw. Jose Rondon to 2nd.

Ronny Cedeno grounds out to first baseman Jose Osuna.

 

Later in the game, Cravy's teammate RHP Greg Holle saw action -- unfortunately not good action in this one:

 

Magallanes Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Marcel Prado replaces Jhonathan Ramos.

Chris Dominguez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Aaron Hicks.

Frank Diaz doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Aaron Hicks. Chris Dominguez scores.

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Marcel Prado.

Renny Osuna singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Jose Osuna. Frank Diaz to 3rd.

Jose Rondon singles on a line drive to right fielder David Peralta. Frank Diaz scores. Renny Osuna to 2nd.

Ronny Cedeno out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Mario Martinez to second baseman Alberto Gonzalez. Renny Osuna to 3rd. Jose Rondon to 2nd.

Lew Ford singles on a line drive to left fielder Aaron Hicks. Renny Osuna scores. Jose Rondon scores. Lew Ford to 2nd. Missed catch error by catcher Manny Pina, assist to left fielder Aaron Hicks.

Greg Holle intentionally walks Jake Opitz.

Juan Rivera walks. Lew Ford to 3rd. Jake Opitz to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Jesus Yepez replaces Greg Holle.

Tomas Telis out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder David Peralta. Lew Ford scores.

Pitching Change: Anthony Ortega replaces Jesus Yepez.

Chris Dominguez pops out to first baseman Jose Osuna in foul territory.

[Mass Haas]

RHP Brooks Hall gets the start today for Glendale in the AFL (1:35 CT - box score/game log link).

 

Second baseman Hector Gomez and first baseman Nick Ramirez are starting, batting 8th and 9th, respectively.

[WV Brew]

Rough start for Brooks. He gave up a 4 spot in the 1st inning including a 2 out, 3 run homerun.

 

Went 3 innings and retired the rest of the hitters in order after the big homerun. It seemed like a few were on hard hit balls though. Only 2 hits given up.

[WV Brew]

Michael Strong with a "strong" outing. 6 hitters 4 K's, no baserunners.

[Mass Haas]

Brewers pitchers tossed four consecutive scoreless innings in Glendale today, unfortunately it's hard to overlook the rough 1st inning for Brooks Hall referenced above. He did bounce back nicely, though.

 

LHP Mike Strong's nice fall continued.

 

Surprise Top of the 1st

 

Mallex Smith walks.

Michael De Leon strikes out on a foul tip. Mallex Smith steals (2) 2nd base.

Jace Peterson doubles (3) on a fly ball to right fielder Steven Moya. Mallex Smith scores.

Patrick Kivlehan hit by pitch.

With Mike Miller batting, passed ball by Mike Ohlman, Jace Peterson to 3rd. Patrick Kivlehan to 2nd.

Mike Miller called out on strikes.

Hunter Renfroe hits an inside-the-park home run (3) on a fly ball to center field. Jace Peterson scores. Patrick Kivlehan scores.

Nick Williams grounds out, second baseman Hector Gomez to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

 

TWEET: It was standing up.

 

Surprise Top of the 2nd

 

Seth Mejias-Brean lines out to right fielder Steven Moya.

John Hicks flies out to center fielder Darnell Sweeney.

Mallex Smith lines out to center fielder Darnell Sweeney.

 

Surprise Top of the 3rd

 

Michael De Leon grounds out, third baseman Jason Esposito to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Jace Peterson lines out to right fielder Steven Moya.

Patrick Kivlehan called out on strikes.

 

Surprise Top of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Michael Strong replaces Brooks Hall.

Mike Miller strikes out swinging.

Hunter Renfroe flies out to right fielder Steven Moya.

Nick Williams strikes out swinging.

 

Surprise Top of the 5th

 

Seth Mejias-Brean strikes out swinging.

John Hicks strikes out swinging.

Mallex Smith flies out to left fielder Scott Schebler.

 

***

 

Game still going on, details on Hector Gomez (single) and Nick Ramirez (Nick on base all three times thus far), later tonight.

[Mass Haas]

Game still going on, details on Hector Gomez (single) and Nick Ramirez (Nick on base all three times thus far), later tonight.

 

Final score 19-6 (box) - a 12-run 7th, ouch! Thankfully no Brewers pitchers were involved in that frame.

 

Eventful day for Nick Ramirez -- double, single, two walks, a caught stealing, one run, one RBI, one fielding error.

 

Hector Gomez doubled and singled in four AB's, scoring a run.