Link Report for Wednesday 4/19

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Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Brandon Woodruff at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 11:30 AM pre-game, 12:00 PM gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again 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: First, RHP Taylor Williams will take the mound as it's the completion of Tuesday's suspended game at Chattanooga (scoreless after two innings), 3:55 PM pre-game, 4:15 gametime, followed by RHP Jon Perrin starting a seven-inning nightcap

 

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. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) 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. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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Carolina: Idle

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Trey Supak at Clinton (Mariners), 11:40 AM pre-game, 12:00 PM 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.

 

In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance.

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi Completion of Suspended Game

 

Biloxi Regularly Scheduled Game

 

Wisconsin

 

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 - Carolina League Southern Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Chattanooga, TN

 

Clinton, IA

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MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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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.

 

No MiLB TV for the Shuckers and Timber Rattlers in their respective series.

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So, on a day when the Brewers play an afternoon affair in Wrigley, the only evening media choice will be to flip to Chris Harris' audio call from Chattanooga immediately after the big league game to catch what you can of that twinbill.

[Mass Haas]

Ugh on Trent Clark -- hopefully just an "off" day:

 

Baseball America's Kyle Glaser was in Zebulon for the Carolina twinbill Tuesday --

 

Corey Ray went 1-for-6 with a double, a walk and three strikeouts combined in the doubleheader. He struggled swinging and missing on outside pitches and was picked off both times he reached base. The first time he was picked off came at first base in game one and McKenzie picked him off of second base in game two.

 

Isan Diaz went 1-for-6 with a single and two strikeouts and Trent Clark went 1-for-3 with a single and two walks in the doubleheader. Diaz showed nifty glove work and a solid arm at shortstop but Clark let multiple balls drop playing both right field and center field, earning derision from scouts in attendance who criticized his motor and effort.

 

Carolina righthander Corbin Burnes, the Brewers No. 24 prospect, started game one and pitched five scoreless innings with three hits allowed, four walks and five strikeouts. He struggled with his fastball command, missing high frequently, but escaped jams by inducing three ground-ball double plays. He primarily relied on a 91-93 mph fastball and 77-80 mph curveball and mixed in an 83-85 mph slider. The 2016 fourth-round pick out of St. Mary’s has a 0.56 ERA in three starts this season.

[And That]

I've noticed that Clark seems to get poor reads on balls, especially those hit over him. I can't remember which game it was recently, he was playing CF and took one of the more serpentine patterns I've seen to a ball hit over him, and could never get himself under it.

 

I guess I haven't noticed a lack of effort from him, though. That Carolina team does drive me nuts with all the called third strike calls they get themselves out on.

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AUDIO via Brewers.com Wed. 4/19: It's Lane Grindle's latest episode of "Brewers on Tap" with Jett Bandy, Jared Hughes and prospect RHP Corbin Burnes of the Carolina Mudcats.

 

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The Burnes interview is at the 18:15 minute mark (taped during spring training).

[adambr2]

Phillips just hit a salami, he has been coming along nicely. If he's hitting like this in July there's no longer any need for Nieuwenhuis and it's time to see Phillips get his feet wet up here.

[MrTPlush]

Phillips just hit a salami, he has been coming along nicely. If he's hitting like this in July there's no longer any need for Nieuwenhuis and it's time to see Phillips get his feet wet up here.

 

He is going to get a shot a lot sooner if he hits and Broxton doesn't.

[adambr2]

Phillips just hit a salami, he has been coming along nicely. If he's hitting like this in July there's no longer any need for Nieuwenhuis and it's time to see Phillips get his feet wet up here.

 

He is going to get a shot a lot sooner if he hits and Broxton doesn't.

 

Both could get calls, but I would think Brinson would be more of the direct replacement for Broxton if Broxton doesn't get it together. Phillips seems more likely to end up with a Nieuwenhuis 2016 type role, 400 prorated PAs or so and moving all over the OF.

[MrTPlush]

Phillips just hit a salami, he has been coming along nicely. If he's hitting like this in July there's no longer any need for Nieuwenhuis and it's time to see Phillips get his feet wet up here.

 

He is going to get a shot a lot sooner if he hits and Broxton doesn't.

 

Both could get calls, but I would think Brinson would be more of the direct replacement for Broxton if Broxton doesn't get it together. Phillips seems more likely to end up with a Nieuwenhuis 2016 type role, 400 prorated PAs or so and moving all over the OF.

 

I figured the same and actually want to see a rotation where Cordell/Phillips can still get major ABs even after Brinson gets called up. Though Santana hasn't impressed that greatly himself. At least looks like he belongs on an MLB roster.

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Rattlers Drop 6-3 Decision at Clinton to End Road Trip

Feliciano and Harrison stay hot for Wisconsin's offense

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

(Photo: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

As the subheading of the T-Rats official game summary says, Mario Feliciano and Monte Harrison stayed hot for the Wisconsin offense, both with three hits, but it wasn't quite enough today. And to be fair, Demi Orimoloye also continued a nice little hot streak with two hits of his own. The only extra base hit for Wisconsin came off the bat of Feliciano, a 5th inning double. As we slowly inch to the point where sample sizes become the tiniest bit meaningful, Feliciano sports a shiny 1.047 OPS. That's good enough for 7th in the Midwest League.

 

Trey Supak was not sharp for the first time this season. He pitches up in the zone more than most pitchers the Brewers have, and while that usually works for him, he had trouble finding the strike zone, and when he did he found too much of it. Supak gave up 5 hits in 4 2/3 innings, 3 of which were for extra bases and 1 of was a home run. He was charged with 4 runs, all earned, though one of those crossed the plate after he left the game, courtesy of a home run off of reliever Miguel Sanchez.

 

Wisconsin Log

[Jenkins5]

Phillips had an ugly 5 game stretch where he was 2-20 with 1bb to 9Ks and no XBH 2RBIs

 

In other 6 games (first 2 & last 4)

12 of 24 (.500BA) 2 Doubles 7 runs 3HRs 10 RBIs 4 BBs 7Ks.

 

Problem is I think his swing isn't consistent enough and he's not a a great contact hitter so those 2-20 streaks with a lot of Ks will come & go

[reillymcshane]

Phillips Drives in Six in 13-4 Outburst

Win marks best start in club history through 12 games.

By Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Brett Phillips drove in a season-high six runs and hit two home runs to give the outfielder three on the season. (Photo: Paat Kelly)

 

Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Brett Phillips (2-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 6 RBI) has been on fire of late. Wednesday afternoon he hit a pair of home runs (including a grand slam) and drove in six runs as the Sky Sox crushed the Memphis Redbirds 13-4.

 

Sky Sox hitters had 13 hits. In addition to Phillips’ performance, other highlights came from Eric Sogard (3-4, BB, HR, 3 RBI) and Yadiel Rivera (3-5, 2 2B).

 

On the mound, Brandon Woodruff turned in a mediocre performance, going five innings and giving up four runs on seven hits and a pair of walks. He struck out three Redbirds. The Sky Sox bullpen (Tristan Archer, Tyler Cravy, Wei-Chung Wang) put up goose eggs the rest of way.

 

Garrett Cooper walked in a pinch hitting appearance, ending his 11-game hitting streak.

 

Phillips has raised his batting average to .318 for the season. He leads the team in HRs, RBIs and strikeouts.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

The Sky Sox scored four runs in the 3rd inning behind Phillips’ grand slam.

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd

Brandon Woodruff singles on a line drive to right fielder Tommy Pham.

Kyle Wren out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Mike Mayers to first baseman Chad Huffman. Brandon Woodruff to 2nd.

Eric Sogard walks.

Lewis Brinson hit by pitch. Brandon Woodruff to 3rd. Eric Sogard to 2nd.

Brett Phillips hits a grand slam (2) to center field. Brandon Woodruff scores. Eric Sogard scores. Lewis Brinson scores.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. flies out to right fielder Tommy Pham.

Nate Orf grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Chad Huffman.

 

The Sky Sox broke open the game with a seven-run 7th inning:

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 7th

Lewis Brinson grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Chad Huffman.

Brett Phillips homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. walks.

Nate Orf singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tommy Pham. Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 2nd.

Yadiel Rivera doubles (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Anthony Garcia. Ivan De Jesus Jr. scores. Nate Orf to 3rd.

Tyler Heineman reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Chad Huffman to catcher Alberto Rosario. Nate Orf out at home. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Garrett Cooper replaces Tristan Archer.

Ryan Sherriff intentionally walks Garrett Cooper. Tyler Heineman to 2nd.

Kyle Wren singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Harrison Bader. Yadiel Rivera scores. Tyler Heineman scores. Garrett Cooper to 2nd.

Defensive switch from right field to center field for Tommy Pham.

Pitching Change: Rowan Wick replaces Ryan Sherriff, batting 5th.

Defensive Substitution: Todd Cunningham replaces pitcher Ryan Sherriff, batting 9th, playing right field.

Eric Sogard singles on a line drive to center fielder Tommy Pham. Garrett Cooper scores. Kyle Wren to 2nd.

Lewis Brinson walks. Kyle Wren to 3rd. Eric Sogard to 2nd.

Brett Phillips walks. Kyle Wren scores. Eric Sogard to 3rd. Lewis Brinson to 2nd.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. hit by pitch. Eric Sogard scores. Lewis Brinson to 3rd. Brett Phillips to 2nd.

Nate Orf grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Chad Huffman.

[brewmann04]

I totally agree Brinson will be the first up if Keon still struggles but I like to see Phillips continue to hit to replace Kirk.

[JohnBriggs12]

I totally agree Brinson will be the first up if Keon still struggles but I like to see Phillips continue to hit to replace Kirk.

 

Outside of Braun, the Brewers have no OF who's proven over an entire season so theoretically both RF and CF are up for grabs to whoever can prove worthy. Broxton's struggling big time right now but reality is that he probably has until end of May to get going at which time I'm sure Brinson gets a call.. Nieuwenhuis? I couldn't believe he was handed a position without competition this spring. So far, he's contributed nothing. Why not take a look at Phillips if not find a veteran who might be available? Neither could be worse than Kirk.

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Miller Park Prospects -- MINOR LEAGUE MAILBOX: APRIL 2017

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AUDIO via XTRA Sports 1300 in Colorado Springs: "Sky Sox Outfielder Brett Phillips joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden on DriveTime Sports after his 6 RBI performance against Memphis to talk about how he is seeing the ball, the importance of winning, and his Call of Duty skills"

 

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AUDIO via the Biloxi pre-game: Manager Mike Guerrero

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Final, completion of suspended game: Chattanooga 3, Biloxi 1

Final, regularly scheduled game: Biloxi 7, Chattanooga 4 (seven innngs)

 

Dubon's late homer gives Shuckers split with Lookouts on Wednesday

Shuckers score seven runs in the final two innings to win nightcap

 

A fine write-up detailing the day's action, strongly suggest you review at the link above...

 

Biloxi Game One Box Score

 

An encouraging 6 K's and 0 BB's for Taylor Williams in his three IP...

 

Biloxi Game One Game Log

 

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Biloxi Game Two Box Score

 

AUDIO: Chris Harris with the highlights from the much-needed late rally

 

Biloxi Game Two Game Log

 

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VIDEO: Check out RHP Jon Perrin's unique (and I believe illegal) defensive effort

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As was also posted in our season-long Mudcats feature thread for archiving purposes:

 

Report includes VIDEO: With Baseball America staff based in Raleigh, for the second time this week, a BA staffer (this time Josh Norris) visited Zebulon -- Lefthander Kodi Medeiros Is On The Right Track

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AUDIO via XTRA Sports 1300 in Colorado Springs: "Sky Sox Outfielder Brett Phillips joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden on DriveTime Sports after his 6 RBI performance against Memphis to talk about how he is seeing the ball, the importance of winning, and his Call of Duty skills"

 

Phillips slams Sky Sox to another rout

Brewers No. 10 prospect homers twice, plates six in 13-4 win

By Sam Dykstra / MiLB.com

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PHOTO by Zach James of the Clinton Herald

 

The call was out on the play at the plate, tag applied by the Timber Rattlers' Mario Feliciano - game story link is here, all from the Clinton perspective