Link Report for Friday 6/2

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF!

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Michael Blazek at Oklahoma City (Dodgers), 6:35 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Luis Ortiz at home vs. Mobile (Angels), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 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 Freddy Peralta at Buies Creek (Astros), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:00 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 Jordan Desguin at home vs. Beloit (Athletics), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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.

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

[Mass Haas]

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:

 

Oklahoma City, OK

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Buies Creek, NC

 

Grand Chute, WI

[Mass Haas]

Happy 21st Birthday to RHP Karsen Lindell, awaiting his next assignment from extended spring training.

 

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[Mass Haas]

Another look at a huge hit from Game Two last night in Biloxi --

 

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Just a reminder you are doing yourself an injustice if you're a diehard and you're not visiting these links the night of or the day after games. Just a wealth of worthwhile nuggets waiting for your quick perusal.

[adambr2]

So, there doesn't seem to be much talk about it, or maybe I just missed it, but are the Brewers trying to stretch Blazek out and make him into a starter? He's been quietly very effective in that role.

[MrTPlush]

Shuckers slug their way to rain-shortened win on Friday

Coulter, Choice and Reed homer in the series clinching win

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Michael Reed blasted his team-leading seventh home run on Frdiay night (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

In a rain shortened game Luis Ortiz threw a 6 inning complete game shutout. Ortiz dominated the BayBears to the tune of 6 Ks and only 5 hits given up. It was a welcoming sight after consecutive 4 earned run outings for the the righty. The high upside Ortiz currently boosts an ERA in the low 3s and opposing hitters are batting under .200 against him. On the offensive side the Shuckers were lead by a trio of HRs to bust out 7 runs in the short game.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Luis Ortiz (3.2 IP, BB, 4K) started the game and pitched all 6 innings for the Shuckers.

 

Hitting Summary:

Clint Coulter (2-2, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)

Michael Choice (1-3, HR)

Michael Reed (1-2, HR, 2 RBI)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

From no-hitter to game winning inning.

 

Biloxi Bottom of the 2nd

 

Art Charles Jr. flies out to center fielder Zach Welz.

Jacob Nottingham walks.

Angel Ortega walks. Jacob Nottingham to 2nd.

With Clint Coulter batting, wild pitch by Osmer Morales, Jacob Nottingham to 3rd.

Clint Coulter homers (5) on a fly ball to right field. Jacob Nottingham scores. Angel Ortega scores.

Javier Betancourt doubles (8) on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Hermosillo.

Mauricio Dubon lines out to shortstop Alberto Triunfel.

Michael Reed grounds out, second baseman David Fletcher to first baseman Luis Tejada.

[WV Brew]

Offense falls flat in 3-2 loss to Astros

Freddy Peralta allowed just one earned run in the loss

By Carolina Mudcats | June 2, 2017 10:57 PM ET

 

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Freddy Peralta pitching for the 2017 Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium. (RJHennessy Photography)

 

The Mudcats could only manage 3 hits in this game. Still, they scored 2 runs in the 7th to tie the game but surrended a run in the bottom of that inning for the final margin. A two out rally in the 9th fell short. Freddie Peralta (6 1/3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K) started and took the loss. Brad Kuntz finished the game and the last run came in when he allowed an inherited runner to score on a two out double by Rodrigo Ayarza.

 

Jake Gatewood was 1-3 with a walk and Cooper Hummel drew 2 walks. With 2 outs in the 9th, Cooper Hummel drew a walk and Weston Wilson singled. Corey Ray then took a called 3rd strike after a long at bat to end the game.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

[Mass Haas]

So, there doesn't seem to be much talk about it, or maybe I just missed it, but are the Brewers trying to stretch Blazek out and make him into a starter? He's been quietly very effective in that role.

 

This should help you, posted May 25th --

 

AUDIO via Tuesday's Sky Sox Pre-Game: RHP Michael Blazek

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox' pre-game: Manager Rick Sweet (you'll learn a bit more about Michael Blazek within this, by the way)

 

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AUDIO via Friday's Shuckers' pre-game: "Corbin Burnes talks about his rain-shortened Double-A debut and his keys to success so far this season."

 

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AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "In this installment of Bullpen Banter, Forrest Snow talks with starter Jorge Lopez on the WBC, his volleyball career, life in Biloxi and much more!"

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Highlights from the Biloxi victory

[Mass Haas]

Final: Colorado Springs 1, Oklahoma City 0, ten innings

 

Sky Sox Secure Extra-Inning Shutout

Rivera records lone RBI in second straight win

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Yadiel Rivera drove in the game's lone run and five pitchers combined for a 10-inning shutout as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 1-0, in front of 7,988 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Friday night.

 

The Sky Sox (31-20) won the first extra-inning 1-0 game on the road in franchise history.

 

Read about the fantastic pitching and more at the link above, but see the go-ahead knock here:

 

 

Colorado Springs Box Score

 

If you're one to peek at the standings, you know the Sky Sox' division is tight, despite the excellent record of the Crew's club, so these two victories over the Dodgers' squad have been big.

 

Twenty of 27 pitches were strikes for RHP Tristan Archer in a scoreless two frames; Nate Orf 4-for-7 with a triple and double in the last two games, he's now hitting .304 overall after struggling in April (.205); Brandon Woodruff vs. Julio Urias on Saturday, nice!

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Whew!

 

Okla. City Bottom of the 10th

 

Trayce Thompson singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Kyle Wren.

Max Muncy flies out to center fielder Lewis Brinson.

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Wei-Chung Wang, batting 3rd.

With O'Koyea Dickson batting, wild pitch by David Goforth, Trayce Thompson to 2nd.

O'Koyea Dickson walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Drew Maggi replaces O'Koyea Dickson.

Alex Verdugo strikes out swinging.

Kyle Farmer hit by pitch. Trayce Thompson to 3rd. Drew Maggi to 2nd.

Mike Freeman flies out to left fielder Kyle Wren.

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As also posted for archiving purposes in our season-long Sky Sox feature thread --

 

Q&A Article via the Oklahoman: Sky Sox reliever Stephen Kohlscheen on playing in his hometown of Oklahoma City

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Big season helps get Brett Phillips back on the radar screen

 

Notes on other prospects as well via Todd Rosiak of the J-S...

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Rattlers dropped a 5-2 decision to the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at home. Joantgel Segovia, Luke Barker, and Matt Erickson are the guests from the clubhouse as Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the contest."

 

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Look for the full Timber Rattlers Friday recap here shortly...

[And That]

Beloit Beats Rattlers with Big Inning

Five-run fifth is enough to send Wisconsin to sixth straight loss

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

(Photo: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

Another day, another pitching blowup for the Rattlers, another loss. A season-high six game losing streak and a season-low six games under .500. Jordan Desguin allowed all of the damage today, and all in one inning, as a five run fifth doomed the team. Luke Barker and Aaron Myers held Beloit in check for the final 4 2/3, but Wisconsin could not mount a comeback.

 

Joantgel Segovia and Mario Feliciano each had two hits. I didn't realize until now - this is the sixth game in a row Segovia has had exactly two hits, and he has a nine game hit streak going. It's bumped his average from .194 to .248, though the OPS still hits at a meager 580.

 

Nathan Rodriguez threw out four of the five stolen base attempts on him. He's thrown out 39% of runners this year.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

This did it:

 

Beloit Top of the 5th

Collin Theroux homers (9) on a fly ball to left field.

Eric Marinez triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Demi Orimoloye.

Luis Barrera lines out to first baseman Ryan Aguilar.

Luke Persico singles on a line drive to right fielder Demi Orimoloye. Eric Marinez scores.

Nate Mondou walks. Luke Persico to 2nd.

Miguel Mercedes homers (11) on a fly ball to left field. Luke Persico scores. Nate Mondou scores.

Kyle Nowlin doubles (10) on a ground ball to left fielder Joantgel Segovia.

Pitching Change: Luke Barker replaces Jordan Desguin.

With Trace Loehr batting, wild pitch by Luke Barker, Kyle Nowlin to 3rd.

Trace Loehr reaches on a fielder's choice out, second baseman Trever Morrison to catcher Nathan Rodriguez. Kyle Nowlin out at home.

With JaVon Shelby batting, Trace Loehr caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Nathan Rodriguez to second baseman Trever Morrison.

[Outlander]

So, there doesn't seem to be much talk about it, or maybe I just missed it, but are the Brewers trying to stretch Blazek out and make him into a starter? He's been quietly very effective in that role.

 

This should help you, posted May 25th --

 

AUDIO via Tuesday's Sky Sox Pre-Game: RHP Michael Blazek

Good link, for those that don't want to or can't listen in short he says he doesn't really know, just doing what they tell him to do and hopefully it opens up a door to either start or relieve at the big league level. He certainly has been effective, in 22 innings starting he has his ERA under 1 and has a strikeout an inning.

[leitermab07]

Another day, another game where Carolina doesn't get a hit until past the fifth inning. Starting to scratch my head on how this lineup can struggle. They have the worse batting average in the Carolina league. Pretty sad when this lineup and team was ranked in the 10 for most talented minor league teams by baseball America. Starting to believe more and more that this coaching staff is not very good (if this is the same staff from last yrs Brevard County affiliate). Diaz average is now down to .237 and is hitting .088 the last 10 games. On the bright side. Gatewood is still raking (still question how Brewers don't give everyone eye exams) and Ray batted over .290 in the month of May. ALSO, Erceg only has two bb's this season and a .587 OPS, didn't see that coming into the season.