Link Report for Friday 6/23

[Mass Haas]

Can't get enough from Biloxi?

 

More highlights (from Game One) not seen in the link above, and I had never heard home plate referred to as the "pentagon" before, but sure enough!

 

VIDEO via WXXV

[Mass Haas]

Final: New Orleans 4, Colorado Springs 1

 

Sox Fall In New Orleans

Cooper drives in 62nd run of season in third inning

 

Short and sweet on this low-scoring road game recap, so we'll save you a click and cut-and-paste here:

 

Garrett Cooper records RBI No. 62 of 2017 (in just 59 games played), but the New Orleans Baby Cakes took game two of the four-game series, 4-1, in front of 5,412 at the Shrine on Airline Friday night.

 

The Sky Sox (42-29) jumped on top first for the second time in the series in the third inning. After Ivan De Jesus reached on an infield single and Ryan Cordell lined a double off the glove of New Orleans first baseman Cal Towey, Cooper grounded out to third base but drove in De Jesus.

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Frustrating - Sky Sox had ten hits (including four doubles) and three walks, 2-for-13 with RISP. Heck, RHP Michael Blazek is now batting .400, 6-for-15 on the season with two doubles. He was 2-for-3 with a double here.

 

Another scoreless frame for LHP Wei-Chung Wang.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Critical AB's:

 

Col. Springs Top of the 2nd

 

Brett Phillips doubles (14) on a fly ball to left fielder Mike Aviles.

Andrew Susac grounds out, shortstop Peter Mooney to first baseman Cal Towey.

Nick Noonan singles on a fly ball to right fielder Chad Hinshaw. Brett Phillips to 3rd.

Yadiel Rivera strikes out swinging.

Michael Blazek grounds into a force out, shortstop Peter Mooney to second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Nick Noonan out at 2nd.

 

Col. Springs Top of the 4th

 

Andrew Susac doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Mike Aviles.

Nick Noonan flies out to center fielder Brandon Barnes.

Yadiel Rivera grounds out, third baseman KC Serna to first baseman Cal Towey.

Michael Blazek singles on a line drive to right fielder Chad Hinshaw. Andrew Susac to 3rd.

Kyle Wren walks. Michael Blazek to 2nd.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. grounds into a force out, shortstop Peter Mooney to second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Kyle Wren out at 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Billings 8, Helena 5

 

Mustangs Score Six Straight to Send Brewers to Fifth Loss

Errors catch up to Brewers as Billings comes from behind to defeat Helena

 

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So after reading the summary above, you realize this now 0-5 team led 3-0 after one inning, and then loaded the bases with no outs in the 9th, and failed to score. Just some real bad voodoo going on in Montana - so, when does the second half schedule start ?

 

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PHOTO GALLERY via the Independent Record:Some nice shots, but the lack of player identification is ultra-annoying -- sorry, friends and families of new professional players, but guessing you'll recognize your guys.

 

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VIDEO: Helena highlight (and lowlights)

 

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Helena fans unhappy about team's departure, but vow to stay with them to the end

 

A very good read (also includes a game write-up, includes financials in the sidebar...

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Not the pro debut 8th round RHP and change-up specialist Jayson Rose (Utah) was hoping for - get them next time;

 

Helena Game Log

 

The Mustangs weren't much better defensively, but this is not ideal --

 

FIELDING

E: Pinero 2 (2, fielding, fielding); Garcia (1, fielding); Mallen 2 (2, fielding, fielding).

PB: Henry (2).

[LouisEly]

What happened to Taylor Williams yesterday? After missing a couple of weeks, then the performance yesterday... I have a dreadful feeling that he is not right.

[Mass Haas]

What happened to Taylor Williams yesterday? After missing a couple of weeks, then the performance yesterday... I have a dreadful feeling that he is not right.

 

He reached a pitch limit - he was up to 28 pitches in the first, and remember there are also limits on individual innings, not sure he would have gone much more than an inning regardless. We have been told in quotes the Brewer beat guys have collected from front office personnel that Williams is fine.

 

Chock it up to ultra-conservatism on the Brewers' part - can't argue with that at this time.

[Mass Haas]

Final, Game One: Kane County 4, Wisconsin 3

Final, Game Two: Kane County 3, Wisconsin 2, nine innings (scheduled for seven)

 

12 in a row, and not in a good way --

 

Ozuna's late home run is enough to beat the Rattlers

Kane County beats Wisconsin 4-3 in game one

 

Kane County Topples Rattlers in Game Two

Cougars sweep Rattlers in Friday night doubleheader

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Papa John's Pizza Postgame Podcast is back! Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the Rattlers losses at the hands of the Kane County Cougars. Plus, audio from Jonathan Villar and Matt Erickson from the clubhouse."

 

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VIDEO via NBC26: Braun, Villar set example for young Timber Rattlers

 

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VIDEO via Fox11Online: Timber Rattlers' fans excited to see Braun and Villar

 

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Wisconsin Game One Box Score

 

Wisconsin Game One Game Log

 

Tied 2-2 entering the final inning -- listen to the podcast, Matt Erickson took the professional route pinch-hitting for Ryan Braun (who was only slated for three AB's regardless, but my goodness, the worst possible result).

 

Kane County Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Miguel Sanchez replaces Victor Diaz.

Francis Christy II reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Tucker Neuhaus.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Raymel Flores replaces Francis Christy II.

With Jose Queliz batting, Miguel Sanchez picks off Raymel Flores at 1st on throw to Ryan Aguilar.

Jose Queliz singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Belonis.

Fernery Ozuna homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Jose Queliz scores.

Ben DeLuzio walks.

With Anfernee Grier batting, Ben DeLuzio caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Mario Feliciano to second baseman Tucker Neuhaus.

Anfernee Grier singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Braun.

Mark Karaviotis called out on strikes.

 

Wisconsin Bottom of the 7th

 

Raymel Flores remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Pitching Change: Jake Winston replaces Curtis Taylor.

Carlos Belonis walks.

Gilbert Lara grounds out, shortstop Manny Jefferson to first baseman Mark Karaviotis. Carlos Belonis to 2nd.

Demi Orimoloye walks.

Tucker Neuhaus singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben DeLuzio. Carlos Belonis scores. Demi Orimoloye to 3rd. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd on the throw.

Pitching Change: Cody Clark replaces Jake Winston.

Cody Clark intentionally walks Mario Feliciano.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ronnie Gideon replaces Ryan Braun.

Ronnie Gideon grounds into a double play, shortstop Manny Jefferson to second baseman Fernery Ozuna to first baseman Mark Karaviotis. Mario Feliciano out at 2nd.

 

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Wisconsin Game Two Box Score

 

Second baseman Tucker Neuhaus with errors in each game, now up to 13; 3B Wes Wilson finished 0-for-6 on the night (one HBP) in his Rattlers debut -- again, the podcast will fully explain his transfer (not demotion) from Carolina.

 

Wisconsin Game Two Game Log

 

Sigh...

[LouisEly]

What happened to Taylor Williams yesterday? After missing a couple of weeks, then the performance yesterday... I have a dreadful feeling that he is not right.

 

He reached a pitch limit - he was up to 28 pitches in the first, and remember there are also limits on individual innings, not sure he would have gone much more than an inning regardless. We have been told in quotes the Brewer beat guys have collected from front office personnel that Williams is fine.

 

Chock it up to ultra-conservatism on the Brewers' part - can't argue with that at this time.

I know he's on a pitch limit. I'm talking about only getting one out and giving up 3 walks, 3 hits, and 5 earned runs. That's not his MO.