Link Report for Thursday 6/8

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Thursday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Brandon Woodruff at home vs. Round Rock (Rangers), 7:10 PM pre-game, 7:40 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 Mississippi (Braves), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 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 Myrtle Beach (Cubs), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 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. Quad Cities (Astros), 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.

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Phillies "White" squad, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Cubs #1 squad, 9:30 AM

 

For each DSL contest, game data won't be available until later in the day

 

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. You can also use that link to differentiate between Brewer and Indians' prospects on the co-op team.

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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

 

Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division

 

Dominican Summer League North Division

 

NOTE: Divisional standings for the two DSL teams point to the same shared page link.

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Pearl, MS

 

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Grand Chute, WI

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

Timber Rattler DVR Alert -- TONIGHT!!

 

THURS. 6/8 vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 PM

 

Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin

[homer]

I really wish Ortiz didn't remind me of this guy:

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[Boomer5]

You'd think in 2017 an athlete would take better care of themselves

 

Short of that, I'd think the Brewers would have a full time nutritionist to make sure they have all the healthy food and education possible.

[JohnBriggs12]

Sky Sox already having some fun at expense of former Brewer Tyler Wagner.

[LouisEly]

Always a good thing when Kyle Wren has two hits in the same inning.

[And That]

Sky Sox already having some fun at expense of former Brewer Tyler Wagner.

Followed by Round Rock having some fun at the expense of current Brewer Brandon Woodruff.

[dacbrewers]

Ouch...6 run lead blown...only in the Springs.

[dacbrewers]

Wagner has been awful this year.

[brewmann04]

Wind blowing out in the Colorado Springs game

[dacbrewers]

Wind blowing out in the Colorado Springs game

Yep...pretty much every game.

[dacbrewers]

I was never on the Wagner bandwagon but what happened to him...He's been pretty awful this year...13 homers given up too.

[clancyphile]

Meanwhile, Wisconsin in a rain delay, but Ronnie Gideon has homered and doubled... and in his last ten games prior to this, he's posted an OPS of .989.

 

I recall reading he had hardly played in college. I wonder if he needs to adjust to being a full-time player.

[bkrause2]

Final: DSL Cubs1 6, DSL Indians/Brewers 5

 

The Brewers co-op team tried to mount a late rally, putting up two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth, but came up just short as they were edged by the Cubs 6-5.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Antonio Perez, who spent last season playing outfield, but is currently listed as a pitcher, got the start at first base and wound up going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Designated hitter Yorki Franco had the only other hit among Brewers batters, going 1-for-4 with an RBI. 20-year-old righty Daniel Acosta got roughed up in an inning of relief, allowing three runs on four hits. Melvin Mendez and Juan Gomez each worked two scoreless frames of relief.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

The Brewers had a chance with the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position in the eighth but couldn't quite complete the comeback.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 8th

Defensive Substitution: Daniel Diaz replaces catcher Erick Gonzalez, batting 8th, playing catcher.

Herson Perez remains in the game as the third baseman.

Ismael Rosado walks.

Gaspar Palacio strikes out swinging.

Makesiondon Kelkboom strikes out swinging.

Edwin Sano walks. Ismael Rosado to 2nd.

Cristopher Cespedes doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Jose Jules. Ismael Rosado scores. Edwin Sano to 3rd.

Jose Pena grounds out, second baseman Luis Diaz to first baseman Luis Hidalgo.

[bkrause2]

Final: DSL Phillies White 3, DSL Brewers 1

 

The Brewers offense managed just one run on three hits as they dropped a low-scoring contest to the Phillies by a score of 3-1.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Six-four right-hander Victor Vasquez got the start in his Brewers debut and worked four innings, allowing just one unearned run. Jose Parra followed and was tagged with the loss after allowing a pair of runs in four innings of relief. CF Pablo Abreu, LF Francis Florentino and 3B Jean Cruz each contributed a single for the only Brewers hits in this one. RF Bryan Connell reached base three times, drawing a pair of walks and getting hit by a pitch. He stayed in the game after getting hit in the fifth inning and had another plate appearance in the seventh where he walked and then was picked off. He was lifted in the bottom half of the seventh. Don't know if it was injury related or something else but we'll see if he's back in the lineup tomorrow. Designated hitter Kelvin Pacheco, who signed with the Nationals last July 2nd but never played a game for them, made his pro debut with the Brewers today and went 0-for-3 with a stolen base.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 7th

Bryan Connell walks.

Jean Cruz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yerwin Trejo. Bryan Connell to 2nd.

Kelvin Pacheco strikes out swinging.

With Roberto Molina batting, Carlos Salazar picks off Bryan Connell at 2nd on throw to Jose Tortolero.

Roberto Molina pops out to first baseman Alexito Feliz in foul territory.

[MrTPlush]

Shuckers drop series finale to M-Braves

Biloxi heads home with a 31-29 record after 60 games

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

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Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

Luis Ortiz threw 4 innings giving up just one hit though it was a lot of work taking 74 pitches to do so. Despite the trio of pitchers only giving up one run combined the offense mustered nothing on the day to lose 1-0. The Shuckers had no extra base hits on the day and only mustered one walk.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Luis Ortiz (4 IP, H, 3 K, 2 BB) started the game while Javier Salas (2.1 IP, H, ER, 2 K, BB) and Wuilder Rodriguez (1.2 IP, 1 H, 4 K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Johnny Davis (2-4)

Mauricio Dubon (2-4, SB)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

 

Mississippi Bottom of the 7th

 

Levi Hyams pops out to shortstop Mauricio Dubon.

Kade Scivicque doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Clint Coulter.

Defensive Substitution: Art Charles Jr. replaces pitcher Javier Salas, batting 9th, playing first base.

Pitching Change: Wuilder Rodriguez replaces Javier Salas, batting 6th.

Connor Lien strikes out swinging.

Dylan Moore doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Clint Coulter. Kade Scivicque scores.

Reed Harper strikes out swinging.

[WV Brew]

Ray & Stokes go back-to-back in 9-3 loss

The Mudcats lost a 3-1 lead in the sixth in a loss to the Pelicans

By Carolina Mudcats | June 8, 2017 11:23 PM ET

 

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(NIKOLAUS - Carolina Mudcats)

 

Another late inning meltdown, of the kind there have been too many of this year, resulted in the Mudcats falling further behind in the first half race with only 10 games remaining. Freddie Peralta (5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K) got the start but could only go 5 innings with a pitch count up to 95. Quintin Torres-Costa gave up 4 runs in 2/3 innings to take the loss. The problems started when Max McDowell dropped a routine pop up behind the plate, trying to make a basket catch. That hitter then singled and scored. That was followed by a hit batsman and a throwing error on a comebacker to Torres-Costa. Later Torres-Costa gave up a 3 run home run. Conor Harber pitched the final 2 1/3 innings. He gave up another 4 runs, 2 earned.

 

The Mudcats sole offensive output came in the 3rd when Corey Ray (1-5, HR, 4 K's) hit a 2 run home run. The next batter, Troy Stokes Jr. (1-4, HR, 2 K's) hit a solo home run to center field. The Pelicans announcer said that that was the first home run to that portion of the field this year. Trent Clark was 0-1 with 3 walks. The Mudcats struck out 17 times in this game.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Here's your highlight:

 

Carolina Top of the 3rd

 

Weston Wilson flies out to right fielder Eddy Martinez.

Max McDowell walks.

Corey Ray homers (4) on a line drive to right center field. Max McDowell scores.

Troy Stokes homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field.

Isan Diaz strikes out swinging.

Jake Gatewood called out on strikes.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Round Rock 14, Colorado Springs 10

 

Sox Fall In Slugfest

Eight starters record a hit and score a run in Thursday's defeat

By Robby Veronesi

 

Click the recap link above for a Nate Orf horizontal lean photo...

 

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Speaking of photos, check out Andrew Barbosa, Kyle Wren, and a Ryan Cordell catch we didn't highlight nearly enough among those you'll find here, all three shots via MiLB.com's Bobby Stevens.

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Brandon Woodruff's outing was bad. Tyler Cravy's was even worse.

 

Make what you will of the context of all the crooked offensive numbers.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Teams combined for 31 hits and 16 walks in a tidy three hours, 57 minutes.

 

But hey, perfect defense all around!

 

Seems like a good time to check in on Toledo, where we're hoping for two more years of ineptness to finally push the teetering ownership group to follow up on the hinted-at bail out on the decades-old relationship. Here's your International League standings.

[dacbrewers]

Co. Springs needs some pitching relief...bullpen taxed and throwing guys 3 times in 4 days is just wrong. Looking for some arm injuries to start popping up soon.

[And That]

Wisconsin Wins 8-3 over Quad Cities

Harrison & Gideon homer for Timber Rattlers

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

(Photo: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

Wisconsin wins for the 2nd time in 11 games. I tuned out after the 5th inning, fully expecting bad news in the morning, but the good guys more than held on this time.

 

Every Rattler save for Demi Orimoloye had at least one hit. Having paid as little attention as possible to the team lately, I had not noticed Demi's average has gotten all the way down to .216. OPS is still hovering around 700, though. Monte Harrison, Jose Cuas, a suddenly resurgent Ronnie Gideon, and Nathan Rodriguez all had two hits. Gideon hit his fourth home run, all of which have come in the past nine games. Monte Harrison launched his ninth, and first since May 25th. Gideon also added a double, and Harrison a triple.

 

Thanks to Cuas' and Rodriguez' big-ish days, the lineup featured only one player hitting under .200 by game's end. Sorry, Gilbert.

 

Jordan Desguin and Parker Berberet combined to pitch well, and both stopped a string of not-so-great or worse outings.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

The dagger:

 

Wisconsin Bottom of the 5th

Pitching Change: Kevin Hill replaces Dustin Hunt.

Monte Harrison triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Daz Cameron.

Tucker Neuhaus doubles (19) on a line drive to right fielder Ronnie Dawson. Monte Harrison scores.

Jose Cuas pops out to shortstop Jonathan Arauz.

With Ronnie Gideon batting, wild pitch by Kevin Hill, Tucker Neuhaus to 3rd.

Ronnie Gideon doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Yordan Alvarez. Tucker Neuhaus scores.

Nathan Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to pitcher Kevin Hill. Ronnie Gideon scores. Nathan Rodriguez to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Kevin Hill.

Gilbert Lara grounds out to first baseman Taylor Jones. Nathan Rodriguez to 3rd.

Demi Orimoloye flies out to center fielder Daz Cameron.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via Thursday's Pre-Game: "It's time for the Thursday 'Chat with Matt'. Rattlers manager Matt Erickson talks about the week of games, Joantgel Segovia, today's pitchers' meeting, the high school baseball tournament, and the draft."

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the Rattlers 8-3 win over the River Bandits for the Papa John's Pizza Postgame Podcast. There are also comments from Ronnie Gideon, Monte Harrison, Jordan Desguin, & Hainley Statia.

[Humans Need Water]

Co. Springs needs some pitching relief...bullpen taxed and throwing guys 3 times in 4 days is just wrong. Looking for some arm injuries to start popping up soon.

MLB pen arms throw 3x in 4 game spans. No, it's not wrong. When that happens they'll get 2 or 3 nights off depending who they are. Arm issues don't arise as a result of this unless it happens over a very extended part of a season. Espino missing his start didn't help but that's a negative of being the AAA team. When the MLB team needs a rotation arm you're out of luck and you make it work. There might not always be a AA arm that can come up to start at that point in time because then the AA team runs into the same issue of using the pen guys and it becomes a domino effect. I'm sure Stearns and the coaching staffs know much more about how to handle the roster situation in times like these