Link Report for Friday 5/12

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Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF!

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Paolo Espino at home vs. Sacramento (Giants), 7:30 PM pre-game, 8:00 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: RHP Aaron Wilkerson at Jacksonville (Marlins), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 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. 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: RHP Jordan Yamamoto at home vs. Winston-Salem (White Sox), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County.

 

MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Thomas Jankins at Lake County (Indians), 5:10 PM pre-game, 5:30 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.

 

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

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

 

Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official 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

 

Jacksonville, FL

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Eastlake, OH

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Random note: Carolina beginning another homestand (seven games). Once complete, 27 of first 40 games will have been at home in Zebulon.

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AUDIO via WRAL: "Steve Bryant, owner of the Carolina Mudcats, joins the Sports Shop in-studio to discuss the Mudcats' new affiliation with the Milwaukee Brewers this season and the latest string of national attention the Mudcats have been receiving this season, including a military dad posing as a catcher during a first-pitch ceremony and surprising his family."

 

No discussion of an Attanasio sale...

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MLB.com feature article on Jake Gatewood, with quotes

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AUDIO via the Shuckers Pre-Game: "Mauricio Dubon talks about his 17th stolen base the night before, the art of base stealing, his relationship with teammate Johnny Davis and much more."

[markedman5]

Gatewood with 2 more doubles.....hitting streak at 21

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Final: Biloxi 4, Jacksonville 3

 

Nottingham's ninth inning single gives Shuckers sweep of Shrimp

The Shuckers head home for 10-game homestand having won 12 of their last 15 games

 

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacob Nottingham's ninth-inning single gave the Biloxi Shuckers a 4-3 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Friday night, and just the second five-game series sweep in team history.

 

As they hit the halfway point of the season's first half, the Shuckers have won 12 of 15 and three series in a row. They end the night tied with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos atop the Southern League's South Division after seeing themselves seven games back as recently as April 26.

 

The Shuckers struck early off Jacksonville starter Omar Bencomo, getting an RBI double from Javier Betancourt in the second to open the scoring. The double was one of three on the night for the second baseman, and five for his team. Shuckers' starter Aaron Wilkerson helped his own cause with an RBI single to score Betancourt and put the Shuckers up 2-0. Back-to-back doubles from Angel Ortega and Dustin DeMuth in the third stretched the lead to 3-0.

 

Wilkerson was effective against the Jumbo Shrimp, but allowed a run back in the fourth inning and left with the bases loaded and nobody out in the sixth. After two of those runners came in off Forrest Snow, the Shrimp had tied the game 3-3 to end Wilkerson's chance at a winning decision.

 

The Shuckers and Jumbo Shrimp both threatened in the late innings. Biloxi left two runners on base in the top of the seventh, and Johnny Davis threw out the potential go-ahead run at the plate in the bottom half of the inning.

 

Bubba Derby (W, 2-0) pitched a perfect eighth inning, and Mauricio Dubon started the top of the ninth with a single off Greg Nappo (0-1). Dubon, who had stolen his league-leading eighth base earlier in the game, advanced to third when a hard-hit grounder off the bat of DeMuth got by second baseman David Vidal for an error. Then, with two outs, Nottingham lined a base hit to bring in the eventual game-winning run.​ Derby pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to finish off the win.

 

The win was already the seventh for the Shuckers in their last at-bat, and improved Biloxi's road record to 14-6. Dubon picked up his league and Double-A-leading 18th stolen base and went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to six games. DeMuth upped his on-base streak to 20 games with a 1-for-4 night at the plate.

 

The Shuckers collected double-digit hits in all five of the games in Jacksonville, totaling 60 for the entire series. The only other five-game series sweep came last year at MGM Park against the Mississippi Braves, August 22-26.

 

The Shuckers head home for a 10-game homestand at MGM Park beginning on Saturday against the Mississippi Braves. RHP Taylor Jungmann will take the mound for Biloxi against RHP West Parsons for the Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM, with the Beau Rivage Pregame Show starting at 6:15 pm on Cruisin' WGCM AM-1240/FM-100.9 and the Shuckers Radio Network. The game will also be available at biloxishuckers.com and TuneIn Radio.

 

Biloxi Box Score

 

Normally just link, rather than copy and paste, the game summary, but did so here just to remind folks to review future links as the detailed report from Chris Harris and Biloxi staff is always excellent.

 

Who had Angel Ortega (two doubles) batting 3rd in the Biloxi lineup in their pool? Javier Betancourt more than doubled his season doubles output, going from two to five. If Bubba Derby's niche turns out to be in the bullpen, that seems fine if his 2017 success translates going forward.

 

Biloxi Game Log

[Never Outhustled]

Javier Betancourt suddenly surging, with 3 doubles tonight. He was given a few days off a week and a half ago, and has responded by hitting .444 in 8 games since. He just turned 22 earlier in the week.

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Gatewood with 2 more doubles.....hitting streak at 21

Outside of CS, Is there anyone who has been on Gatewood's level? Been consistent and doing everything you could hope for.

[bork]

Blazek had to make it interesting, but it was an organizational sweep. Not sure what is more rare this year, a sweep or actually having all teams playing.

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Gatewood paces Mudcats in 8-5 series opening victory

The Mudcats came back from an early 3-0 deficit while winning their third straight game

By Greg Young / Carolina Mudcats | May 12, 2017 11:10 PM ET

 

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Jordan Yamamoto, coming off the disabled list, worked two innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits with no walks and 4 strike outs. Kodi Medeiros (5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K) had maybe his best outing of the season to collect the win. Brad Kuntz worked the last two innings.

 

The game turned in the 5th when Corey Ray hit into an apparent fielder's choice but Weston Wilson was ruled safe at 2nd. An argument ensued and it seemed to get to the Dash. Carolina went on to score 5 runs in the inning. Jake Gatewood (2-4, 2 2B) extended his hitting streak to 21. Wendell Rijo (2-4, 2 2B) also had two doubles and the Mudcats added 3 more for 7 total doubles in the game. Weston Wilson, getting the start at 3rd, committed two errors and whiffed on a foul popup. Making a nice grab of a line drive to his right to end the 8th, he raised his arms as he entered the duguout like a gold medal winner in the Olympics.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

 

Carolina Bottom of the 5th

 

Weston Wilson walks.

Wendell Rijo flies out to right fielder Louis Silverio.

Corey Ray reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Brady Conlan. Weston Wilson to 2nd.

Luis Aviles doubles (5) on a ground ball to right fielder Louis Silverio. Weston Wilson scores. Corey Ray to 3rd.

Lucas Erceg doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Jeff Gelalich. Corey Ray scores. Luis Aviles scores.

Jake Gatewood doubles (13) on a line drive to left fielder Jeff Gelalich. Lucas Erceg scores.

Pitching Change: Drew Hasler replaces Zach Thompson.

Trent Clark grounds out, first baseman Toby Thomas to pitcher Drew Hasler. Jake Gatewood to 3rd.

Troy Stokes Jr. reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Brady Conlan. Jake Gatewood scores. Troy Stokes Jr. to 2nd.

Max McDowell grounds out, third baseman Brady Conlan to first baseman Toby Thomas.

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Free Garrett Cooper!!

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The Sky Sox rotation (outside of Hader) is showing how you can be successful in Colorado Springs, limit walks.

 

BB/9 innings:

Woodruff-1.84

Espino-1.15

Burgos-1.78

Suter-2.35

[MoreTrife]

Free Garrett Cooper!!

 

Been performing for years. Just don't know where he'd fit.

[reillymcshane]

Sox Even Series With 4-1 Victory

2017 Sox tie 1997 season for best start through 30 games.

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Paolo Espino remained undefeated in 2017, striking out six River Cats in 5.1 scoreless innings. (Photo: Paat Kelly)

 

Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Sky Sox pitchers, lead by Paolo Espino (5.1 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 2BB, 6K), held the Sacramento River Cats to just one run on six hits and a pair of walks. Tristan Archer (2.2 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 2K) was especially effective in relief. Michael Blazek (1.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER) closed out the game. Espino got the win - going to 4-0 on the year - and dropping his ERA to 2.54.

 

Offensively, the Sky Sox roughed up highly touted Tyler Beede for 10 hits. Leading the way was Ryan Cordell (3-3, 2B, BB), Garrett Cooper (2-4, 2B), Brett Phillips (2-4) and Lewis Brinson (1-3, 2B, BB).

 

Yadiel Rivera has slumped of late, going 1-14 in his last four games, his batting average dropping to .292.

 

Cooper’s two hits raised his batting average to .341 - the tops on the team.

 

The Sky Sox, at 21-9 and a .700 winning percentage, hold the best record in all of minor league baseball.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

The Sky Sox struck early - scoring two in the bottom of the 1st.

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 1st

Lewis Brinson doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Mac Williamson.

Kyle Wren reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Tyler Beede to third baseman Ryder Jones. Lewis Brinson out at 3rd.

Ryan Cordell doubles (10) on a ground ball to left fielder Mac Williamson. Kyle Wren to 3rd.

Garrett Cooper doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Mac Williamson. Kyle Wren scores. Ryan Cordell scores.

Brett Phillips singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mac Williamson. Garrett Cooper to 3rd.

Nate Orf grounds into a double play, shortstop Juniel Querecuto to second baseman Juan Ciriaco to first baseman Chris Marrero. Brett Phillips out at 2nd.

 

Colorado Springs added two more in the 4th.

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd

Kyle Wren triples (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Orlando Calixte.

Ryan Cordell singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mac Williamson. Kyle Wren scores.

With Garrett Cooper batting, Ryan Cordell steals (4) 2nd base, . Ryan Cordell advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by catcher Tim Federowicz.

Garrett Cooper grounds out, third baseman Ryder Jones to first baseman Chris Marrero.

Brett Phillips singles on a fly ball to center fielder Orlando Calixte. Ryan Cordell scores.

Nate Orf grounds into a double play, second baseman Juan Ciriaco to shortstop Juniel Querecuto to first baseman Chris Marrero. Brett Phillips out at 2nd.

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AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Chuck and Winkler" AM Show Fri. 5/12: MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis

 

Talks a bit of draft, too...

[And That]

Rattlers Rally from 5-0 Down to Win 7-5 at Lake County

Wisconsin caps comeback victory with three-run ninth inning

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

(Photo: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

The Rattlers pull back to .500 and third place once again, with a slow-burning come from behind win against the Lake County Captains. Tom Jankins gave up 5 runs before recording the second out in a tough first inning, but those five runs were all he, Miguel Sanchez, and Dan Brown allowed over the final 26 outs of the game. Those final 8 2/3 innings included no walks, 12 strike outs, and just four singles.

 

After scoring six runs yesterday, the offense did one better in East Lake, Ohio on Friday. The comeback included three runs in the 3rd, one in the 5th, and the final three in the top of the 9th. Mario Feliciano paced the team with three hits, including a double, which bumped his average up to .297. Ryan Aguilar picked up his fifth and sixth hits of the past two games, and Demi Orimoloye picked up two hits as well. Caleb Whalen, just up from the Helena roster, hit a three run homer to get the Rattlers on the board in the third. Everyone in the lineup had at least one hit.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

Comeback complete:

 

Wisconsin Top of the 9th

Demi Orimoloye strikes out swinging.

Mario Feliciano doubles (8) on a line drive to center fielder Conner Capel.

Monte Harrison reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Miguel Eladio. Mario Feliciano scores. Monte Harrison to 2nd.

Tucker Neuhaus strikes out swinging.

Joantgel Segovia singles on a line drive to center fielder Conner Capel. Monte Harrison scores. Joantgel Segovia advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by center fielder Conner Capel.

Ryan Aguilar singles on a line drive to center fielder Conner Capel. Joantgel Segovia scores. Ryan Aguilar to 2nd on the throw.

Jose Cuas strikes out swinging.

[JohnBriggs12]

Tristan Archer officially on my watch list for callup at some point this season.

 

Cooper on a RBI pace that's astounding.

[And That]

Absolutely agreed on Archer. With his arm angle and movement, he's fun to watch and when he's on, really hard for RHB to pick up.

 

Cooper I had at #19 on my preseason top 25 ballot, half expecting to look like an idiot, but he seems to have unlocked some of that plus raw power. And the even better news is that he's hitting with more power without having altered his approach. Doubles power is still opposite field, and home runs aren't all pulled.

 

And he has a much higher OPS on the road, so it's a legit 900+ OPS, unlike the other guys on the team.

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