Link Report for Wednesday 8/17

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Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Aaron Wilkerson at home vs. El Paso (Padres), 7:00 PM pre-game, 7:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson)

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs 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. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup.

 

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Biloxi: RHP Luis Ortiz at home vs. Mobile (Diamondbacks), 6:20 PM pre-game, 6:40 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Thaddeus Krzus (@Shucks1stIntern) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them.

 

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Brevard County: LHP Kodi Medeiros at home vs. Lakeland (Tigers), 5:35 PM gametime

 

Sorry, no audio available for this series...

 

Unfortunately, the Manatees have dropped their broadcast coverage for 2016.

 

No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. Ten of the 12 Florida State League teams provide audio (some only for home games), we'll do our best to let you know when an opponent's audio is going to be available.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Jordan Desguin at Kane County (Diamondbacks), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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 - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available.

 

NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on local TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (10) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (29) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule (scroll to bottom of link) so you can coordinate your DVR activity.

 

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Helena: RHP Wuilder Rodriguez at home vs. Grand Junction (Rockies), 7:35 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

We welcome and look forward to hearing first-year Voice of the H-Crew Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham on Twitter).

 

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Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Athletics' complex in Mesa, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Cardinals, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

We'll link to this Dominican Summer League Brewers' thread as part of the Daily Menu all season to assist you with your familiarity with these young men.

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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Look for these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog

 

Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog

 

Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

 

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League South Division

 

High-A - Florida State League North Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

Pioneer League North Division

 

Arizona League Central Division

 

Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Viera, FL

 

Geneva, IL

 

Helena, MT

 

Mesa, AZ

 

San Pedro de Macoris, DR

[WV Brew]

DSL Brewers 2, DSL Cardinals 0

 

Jenri Montas picthed a beauty today (6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K, 12/1 GO/FO). Wifred Salaman and Jesus Brea finished the shutout. Cardinals are 41-22 so far so this was a big win. DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Yorki Franco was 2-4 with a double. Bryan Torres was 2-3. DSL Brewers Game Log

[Mass Haas]

DSL catcher Moises Perez, he of the ten doubles and six home runs among his 30 hits, turns all of 18 today. How many Brewer farmhands over the years have posted those numbers prior to birthday # 18?

 

More bally-hooed catcher Jose Sibrian hasn't played since August 1st. Still 17, Sibrian has five doubles and no home runs among his 25 hits.

[homer]

Medieros.....no bueno

[Mass Haas]

Recently released RHP Gage Smith (Biloxi, Brevard County) signed today with Wichita of the independent American Association.

[adambr2]

Medieros is an absolute disaster. Approaching bust status by this time next year if his control issues don't improve drastically.

[K DUB]

You never know with prospects. It's easy to say that now. Then Clint Clouter happens. Small sample but perfect right now. Otherwise potentially injury elbow/shoulder issues velocity is down.

[wichmae]

From my understanding they told him to turn down the velo to try and work on his control. Its kind of early to write anyone off 2 years out of HS

[wichmae]

Watched Ortiz tonight. Very heavy FB and got a few chases on the curve and change. Serious upside. Very excited about him. Got up to 78 pitches tonight.

[MrTPlush]

From my understanding they told him to turn down the velo to try and work on his control. Its kind of early to write anyone off 2 years out of HS

 

Exactly and if he doesn't work out as a starter he could flourish as a reliever.

[Eye Black]

Final: Lakeland 14, Brevard County 6

 

Lakeland scores early and often in win over Manatees

By Donald Rieber, Jr., 27 Outs Baseball

 

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Brevard County Box Score

 

One bright spot from the series with Lakeland so far has been the Manatees bats starting to heat up. After 14 hits last night the Manatees followed it up with 11 more hits in this game. Offensive leaders included Corey Ray (2-for-5, 2B), Mitch Ghelfi (2-for-5), Wendell Rijo (2-for-4), and the recently added Brandon DIaz (2-for-4). Brevard County's Elvis Rubio also added a 3-run home run.

 

Brevard County Game Log

 

After retiring the first batter of the game starter Kodi Medeiros allowed the next six batters to reach base before being pulled. As noted in the game story, only 19 of Medeiros' 41 pitches went for strikes and none of them touched 90-mph on the radar gun. Following Medeiros early exit both Clint Terry and Bubba Derby faced troubles of their own.

 

Lakeland Top of the 1st

• Rashad Brown grounds out, shortstop Wendell Rijo to first baseman David Denson.
  A. J. Simcox walks.
  Tyler Bortnick singles on a line drive to left fielder Brandon Diaz. A. J. Simcox to 2nd.
  With Wade Hinkle batting, wild pitch by Kodi Medeiros, A. J. Simcox to 3rd. Tyler Bortnick to 2nd.
  Wade Hinkle hit by pitch.
  Ross Kivett walks. A. J. Simcox scores. Tyler Bortnick to 3rd. Wade Hinkle to 2nd.
  Zac Shepherd walks. Tyler Bortnick scores. Wade Hinkle to 3rd. Ross Kivett to 2nd.
  Ben Verlander walks. Wade Hinkle scores. Ross Kivett to 3rd. Zac Shepherd to 2nd.
  Pitching Change: Clint Terry replaces Kodi Medeiros.
  Drew Longley out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Corey Ray. Ross Kivett scores.
  Garrett Mattlage pops out to first baseman David Denson.

[TheCrew07]

From my understanding they told him to turn down the velo to try and work on his control. Its kind of early to write anyone off 2 years out of HS

 

Exactly and if he doesn't work out as a starter he could flourish as a reliever.

 

How many successful relievers post nearly as many walks and strike outs?

 

Kodi certainly has time on his side so the end isn't nigh, but let's not bury our head in the sand and pretend everything is alright either.

 

Beware of low arm slot pitchers, only the most athletic make it work enough to be starters and while they are filthy with that arm angle, they are most definitely the exception. I sincerely hope Kodi can turn it around, the system definitely needs some legit lefties.

[TheCrew07]

Ortiz earns first win as Shuckers take opener over BayBears

Tyrone Taylor blasted his ninth home run of the year Wednesday

Biloxi Shuckers

 

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Luis Ortiz has not allowed an earned run in three games and 12.1 innings pitched (Michael Krebs)

 

 

Biloxi Boxscore

Back to .500!

 

Luis Ortiz, as many walks as strike outs, but went 5.2 scoreless innings. Preston Gainey started slow but deserved a better fate as back to back errors chased him from the game with 1 out in the 8th, both runs came on his watch.

 

All 8 starting position players tallied 1 hit a piece, that's not something you see very often in a box.

 

Biloxi Recap

[FVBrewerFan]

Medeiros yet another guy promoted too early.

 

Ortiz low on the ks early in his Brewers career, but getting outs so I'll take it for now. 2015 Ortega had a nice season doing that, but it can't last.

[reillymcshane]

Sky Sox Topped By El Paso 5-3

Wilkerson strikes out 10 as Sky Sox fall.

By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Colorado Springs Boxscore

 

Despite 10 hits, the Sky Sox could only manage three runs tonight in a lose to the El Paso Chihuahuas. The Sky Sox didn’t help their cause grounding into two double plays, committing two errors, getting caught stealing a base, and going only 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

 

Aaron Wilkerson had a nice rebound game on the mound, giving up three runs while striking out 10 in six innings.

 

Offensively, Garrett Cooper homered and walked twice, while Nate Orf and Michael McKenry each had a pair of hits.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Former Brewer Luis Sardines doubled in the 7th and scored to give the Chihuahuas the lead.

[TheCrew07]

Rattlers Take Down Cougars in 14 Innings

Wisconsin wins 7-4 with three in the 14th

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

I love extra inning wins, even though they aren't great for me on a personal level, and welcome back Monte Harrison!

 

The bullpen was absolutely awesome behind Jordan Desguin who wasn't exceedingly sharp as Alex Farina, Scott Grist, and Quintin Torres-Costa all pitched 2 or more scoreless innings of relief, the bullpen pitched 9.1 innings of 1(!) hit ball in total. The Grim Grieper closed it out to tie the franchise record for saves on the back of Carlos Belonis' awesome diving catch to record the final out. Rattler pitchers struck out 17 batters in 14 innings, unfortunately the Rattler hitters struck out 20 times so Kane County had the upper hand there, but I'll take the win.

 

Trent Clark (2-4,2B, and 3(!)BB) was on base all game, though he did make another out on the bases. He was joined by Luis Aviles (2-6,2B) and Jake Gatewood (3-7,2 2B) in posting multi hit efforts.

 

I totally forget to mention a name to remember when Kane County was in WI last week because Aviles turned around one of his 96 MPH FBs for a HR, but Julio Perez hit 100 in that game, and was up to 99 tonight. Even though he's already 24 and just in A ball, that kind of gas is rare enough to make people notice. Jim Henderson was with Wisconsin as a 26 year old so it can work out for older relievers. Perez is actually an interesting story failing in Indy ball before taking a year off and coming back with a vengeance.

 

Wisconsin Recap

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Redlands’ Jacob Nottingham finds his stroke, ready to climb in Brewers organization

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Final: Grand Junction 9, Helena 2

 

PHOTOS and Game Summary (whoa, look at those uniforms)

 

Helena Box Score

 

Helena Game Log

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Who knew? Quite the life-long bond between these two Helena Brewers --

 

Scott Serigstad and Nathan Rodriguez savored the moment

Mirin Fader, Ocean County Register

 

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Final: Arizona Brewers 9, Arizona Athletics 3

 

Maryvale Box Score

 

Catcher Payton Henry returns (first game since July 26th), 2-for-3 with an HBP, he ran the bases after the HBP but was replaced when he got back to the bench. 3B Julio Mendez with a sweet game out of the nine-hole, 4-for-5 (singles).

 

21-year-old seventh round LHP Daniel Brown (Mississippi State) made his pro debut with a 1-2-3 first inning.

 

Maryvale Game Log

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Again -- off the screen!