Link Report for Wednesday 7/5

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP's Taylor Jungmann and Tim Dillard in a doubleheader at home vs. Nashville (Athletics), 5:00 PM pre-game, 5:30 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings

 

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 Taylor Williams at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 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 Cody Ponce at home vs. Salem (Red Sox), 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 Braden Webb at Cedar Rapids (Twins), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 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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Helena: RHP Harold Chirino at Billings (Reds), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

The broadcast duo of Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham) and Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017

 

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Maryvale: at the White Sox' complex in Glendale, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Tigers, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Indians, 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.

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

 

Colorado Springs Game One

 

Colorado Springs Game Two

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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

 

Pioneer League North Division

 

Arizona League Central 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.

 

NOTE #2: The Standings Links above will reflect second-half standings for Biloxi, Carolina, and Wisconsin. You can easily then click on "Overall Standings" once you've reached the initial link.

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Cedar Rapids, IA

 

Billings, MT

 

Glendale, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Eye Black]

It was announced today that the Carolina Mudcats will host the 2018 Carolina League All Star Game (Link).

 

As a side note, I am very thankful the Brewers ended up in the Carolina League as opposed to Lancaster (Cal League) as was rumored last August. I had a chance to take in a Mudcats game in Zebulon, NC a couple of weeks ago and overall it seems like a pretty good place to develop young prospects. I know the Braves left town for the Florida State League, but short of having a Spring Training facility there I would gladly take the Carolina League over the FSL.

[LouisEly]

I like Zack Brown, but just imagine if the Brewers would have drafted Shawaryn instead. 109 Ks in 81 IP, reasonable walk rate (a little high tonight).

 

Nice to see Taylor Williams get the pitch count back up. 1 hit and 1 walk with 6 Ks through 3.1 IP.

[Mass Haas]

Tyrone Taylor, idle since 6/28, back in the Maryvale lineup.

 

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Rough 1st inning for my guy Antonio Pinero with Helena --

 

FIELDING

E: Pinero 3 (5, fielding, fielding, throw).

[Mass Haas]

As also posted in our season-long Timber Rattlers feature thread:

 

Very good hometown feature on RHP Josh Pennington, plenty of quotes from the young man --

 

Resilient Pennington back on track in Brewers’ system

Brian Cunniff, ShoreNewsToday (NJ)

 

"Pennington’s strength – and the reason Milwaukee was so interested in trading for him – is the power on his fastball. In Monday’s start with Wisconsin, Pennington said he was consistently clocked at 95 to 98 miles per hour."

 

Yee-hah!

[MrTPlush]

Choice's eighth inning blast gives Shuckers comeback win over Wahoos

Dustin DeMuth, Michael Choice and Clint Coulter hit homers on Wednesday

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Michael Choice launched a 444 foot home run in the eighth inning on Wednesday to put the Shuckers on top 5-4. (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

One day after only mustering two hits the offense busted out behind three homeruns. Down by one run Michael Choice hit a go ahead two run bomb and Clint Coulter immediately followed him for an insurance run. Taylor Williams started the game for the Shuckers going 3.1 innings and giving up a pair of runs. Despite the two runs he only gave up one hit while striking out 6 batters. All in all it was a 6-4 win for the Shuckers.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Taylor Williams (3.1 IP, H, 2 ER, BB,6 K) started the game while Josh Uhen (2.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 3 K, HR), Jorge Lopez (2.0 IP, 1 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 K), and Matt Ramsey (1.0 IP, H) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Clint Coulter (1-4, RBI, R, HR)

Michael Choice (2-4, 2 RBI, HR)

Dustin DeMuth (3-4, 2 RBI, R, 2B, HR)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Pair of homers lead comeback win.

 

Biloxi Top of the 6th

 

Biloxi Bottom of the 8th

Pitching Change: Domingo Tapia replaces Alex Powers, batting 9th, replacing Angelo Gumbs.

Blake Allemand walks.

With Jacob Nottingham batting, wild pitch by Domingo Tapia, Blake Allemand to 2nd.

Jacob Nottingham strikes out swinging.

Michael Choice homers (4) on a fly ball to left center field. Blake Allemand scores.

Clint Coulter homers (9) on a fly ball to left field.

Dustin DeMuth singles on a line drive to right fielder Aristides Aquino.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Wendell Rijo replaces Jorge Lopez.

Wendell Rijo strikes out swinging.

Javier Betancourt flies out to center fielder Gabriel Guerrero.

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Final: DSL Indians 2, DSL Indians/Brewers 0

 

Despite out-hitting the Indians 7-1, the Brewers co-op lost again on Wednesday, falling by a score of 2-0.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Jahir Varela of the Indians and Jose Alberro of the Brewers combined to carry a no-hitter into the ninth before the Indians got to Alberro for two runs. The Puerto Rican left-hander wound up going 3.1 innings, striking out five, but was saddled with the loss. Shortstop Luis Avila went 2-for-4 from the leadoff spot while outfielder Yorki Franco added a double and catcher Bryan Torres chipped in a single.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

The Indians only hit of the game also resulted in the only runs of the game being scored.

 

DSL Indians Top of the 9th

Marcos Gonzalez walks.

Jonathan Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Bryan Torres to first baseman Rafael Brito. Marcos Gonzalez to 2nd.

Jose Alberro intentionally walks Jhon Torres.

Roger Marmol triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Bryan Dimas. Marcos Gonzalez scores. Jhon Torres scores.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jean Montero replaces Roger Marmol.

Jeikol Contreras strikes out swinging.

Pablo Jimenez walks.

Henderson De Oleo strikes out swinging.

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Final: DSL Tigers 9, DSL Brewers 6

 

A six-run second inning by the Tigers proved to be too much, as the Brewers losing streak continued with a 9-6 loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Freisis Adames started and took the loss for the Brewers, lasting just 1.1 innings while giving up six runs, five earned. Oscar Brito's line looks good in relief of Adames, until you see that he uncorked a pair of wild pitches and allowed all three runners he inherited to score. Pablo Abreu had a monster day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and his first career home run. Catcher Luis Avalo also homered for the Brewers while Jean Carmona, who has hit safely in 20 of the 24 games he has played this season, extended his current hitting streak to five games with a single.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

Abreu's first professional home run was a three-run blast in the eighth.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 8th

Pitching Change: Rodolfo Fajardo replaces Ronald Burgos.

Luis Avalo hit by pitch.

Jean Cruz pops out to first baseman Luis Laurencio in foul territory.

Francis Florentino strikes out swinging.

Jean Carmona hit by pitch. Luis Avalo to 2nd.

Pablo Abreu homers (1) on a line drive to left field. Luis Avalo scores. Jean Carmona scores.

Aaron Familia called out on strikes.

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO TWEET: A fun highlight package from the Shuckers

[WV Brew]

Mudcats held to just one hit in 4-0 loss to Salem

Mike Shawaryn and the Red Sox toss one hit shutout in Zebulon

By Carolina Mudcats | July 5, 2017 11:29 PM ET

 

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Luis Aviles batting for the Carolina Mudcats. (NIKOLAUS - Carolina Mudcats)

 

It took 12 batters until the Mudcats put a ball in play and 13 before they hit a fair ball. The only hit was an infield single. Cody Ponce (4 2/3 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K) only went 4 2/3 innings while throwing 102 pitches and was the hard luck loser. He seemed to be concentrating on keeping the ball down tonight and that helped get a 7/1 ground out to fly out statistic. You have to credit the Red Sox for fouling off a lot of pitches to get the pitch count up. An Isan Diaz error led to the two runs which came in when Eric Hanhold (2 1/3 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K) gave up a two run single after relieving Ponce. Scott Grist gave up a run in two innings to finish the game.

 

Luis Aviles (1-4, 3 K) had the only hit, which was hard hit. Troy Stokes Jr (0-1, 3 BB, SB) got on 3 times and Trent Clark (0-2, 2 BB, SB) was on twice. The best chance to score came in the 4th inning when Trent Clark walked, stole second and tried to score when Aviles had his hit. Clark was ruled out but they had a case that the catcher was blocking the plate since he was lying on home plate and Clark could not slide.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

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VIDEO TWEET: A fun highlight package from the Shuckers

 

Another look --

 

 

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VIDEO via WXXV: Field-level camera angle Biloxi action

 

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VIDEO via WLOX: More, because everyone loves a win

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As also archived in our season-long Biloxi feature thread --

 

DeMuth staying mentally tough in Minors

By ZACK ELDRIDGE - Staff Writer, TheNewsDispatch.com (Michigan City, IN)

 

 

Former La Porte High School baseball star Dustin DeMuth bats in a game for the Biloxi Shuckers, the Double A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers Photo courtesy of Hunter Reed/Biloxi Shuckers

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Final: Wisconsin 5, Cedar Rapids 3

 

Five-Run Second Inning Is Enough for Wisconsin Victory

Rattlers win at Cedar Rapids

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

Ronnie Gideon heads for the plate after Gilbert Lara's single to right in the second inning on Wednesday night at Cedar Rapids.

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Chris on the call (and the camera) for the game's final out

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

Credit to this bunch -- 7-7 thus far in the second half looks pretty darn good based on the late first-half troubles, now build on it, and we may have some fun with this group as well. That being said, the individual numbers still leave a lot to be desired.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

Gee, which inning do we pick?

 

Wisconsin Top of the 2nd

 

Weston Wilson grounds out, shortstop Gorge Munoz to first baseman Lewin Diaz.

Joantgel Segovia singles on a ground ball to second baseman Travis Blankenhorn.

Ronnie Gideon walks. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

Nathan Rodriguez walks. Joantgel Segovia to 3rd. Ronnie Gideon to 2nd.

Gilbert Lara singles on a fly ball to right fielder Hank Morrison. Joantgel Segovia scores. Ronnie Gideon scores. Nathan Rodriguez to 3rd.

With Ryan Aguilar batting, wild pitch by Evan Sanders, Gilbert Lara to 2nd.

Ryan Aguilar doubles (5) on a fly ball to left fielder Christian Cavaness. Nathan Rodriguez scores. Gilbert Lara scores.

Demi Orimoloye singles on a fly ball to right fielder Hank Morrison. Ryan Aguilar to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Logan Lombana replaces Evan Sanders.

With Carlos Belonis batting, passed ball by Ben Rortvedt, Ryan Aguilar scores. Demi Orimoloye to 2nd.

With Carlos Belonis batting, Demi Orimoloye steals (19) 3rd base.

Carlos Belonis grounds out, shortstop Gorge Munoz to first baseman Lewin Diaz.

Devin Hairston grounds out, second baseman Travis Blankenhorn to first baseman Lewin Diaz.

[Mass Haas]

Mid-morning updates for the amazing Sky Sox, plus the two rookie teams. See you then, thanks for your patience.

[WV Brew]

I forgot to mention that Greg Young mentioned in his broadcast that Monte Harrision does have a slight injury which is why he has been out the last 2 games. I don't know what it is but not believed to be serious.

[Mass Haas]

Final, Game One: Colorado Springs 10, Nashville 6

 

Eight-Run Third Sparks 10-6 Game One Win

Orf hits second inside-the-park home run of 2017

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

 

Nate Orf recorded the second inside-the-park of the season during the eight-run third inning Wednesday evening. (Paat Kelly photo)

 

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Colorado Springs Game One Box Score

 

Fourteen hits and three walks in the team's six visits to the plate, relentless might be the best way to describe this team, stadium conditions or not. It's a beauty of an offensive box in every way, all nine spots.

 

Wily Peralta followed up Taylor Jungmann's start, as you'll see.

 

Colorado Springs Game One Game Log

 

Yeah, eight-run innings will be chronicled --

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd

 

Lewis Brinson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kenny Wilson.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Joey Wendle. Lewis Brinson advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by second baseman Joey Wendle.

With Brett Phillips batting, wild pitch by Corey Walter, Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 2nd.

Brett Phillips triples (7) on a line drive to right fielder Mark Canha. Lewis Brinson scores. Ivan De Jesus Jr.

Jett Bandy doubles (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Kenny Wilson. Brett Phillips scores.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis strikes out swinging.

Nate Orf hits an inside-the-park home run (4) on a line drive down the left-field line. Jett Bandy scores.

Nick Noonan singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jaff Decker.

Kyle Wren triples (6) on a line drive to right fielder Mark Canha. Nick Noonan scores.

Mauricio Dubon singles on a line drive to left fielder Kenny Wilson. Kyle Wren scores.

Lewis Brinson pops out to second baseman Joey Wendle in foul territory.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. doubles (17) on a fly ball to left fielder Kenny Wilson. Mauricio Dubon scores.

Pitching Change: Josh Smith replaces Corey Walter.

Brett Phillips walks. Passed ball by catcher Beau Taylor. Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 3rd.

Jett Bandy pops out to catcher Beau Taylor in foul territory.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: Minor League Video Intern Kevin Lyman discusses a unique Vietnam experience

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Final, Game Two: Colorado Springs 13, Nashville 6

 

Sox Sweep Doubleheader With Sounds

Sox hit two inside-the-park home runs on same day for first time since 9/3/1994

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

 

Mauricio Dubon's third-inning inside-the-park home run marked the first time that the Sox have hit two such home runs in the same day since 1994. (Paat Kelly photo)

 

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Colorado Springs Game Two Box Score

 

Same left fielder victimized each time! What kind of jutting edge is out there, yikes!?

 

Another 18 baserunners within the Sky Sox' six trips to the plate. I will be relentless in mentioning how relentless this lineup is.

 

You read in the Sky Sox media notes how Garrett Cooper had tweaked his back on a swing Tuesday, and he did sit out Game One, but was back here doing Garrett Cooper things. Jett Bandy is 12-for-29 with only three K's since joining Colorado Springs. Others deserve mention here, but just do yourself a favor and enjoy the crooked numbers directly.

 

Nate Orf pinch-hit for Yadiel Rivera in the 3rd, perhaps part of a planned exit?

 

Colorado Springs Game Two Game Log

 

Ten runs in a two-inning span --

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd

 

Mauricio Dubon hits a home run (1).

Lewis Brinson homers (10) on a line drive to left center field.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. grounds out, third baseman Renato Nunez to first baseman Matt Olson.

Garrett Cooper doubles (26) on a line drive to right fielder Mark Canha.

Brett Phillips grounds out, second baseman Joey Wendle to first baseman Matt Olson. Garrett Cooper to 3rd.

Andrew Susac walks.

Jett Bandy walks. Andrew Susac to 2nd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nate Orf replaces Yadiel Rivera.

Nate Orf walks. Garrett Cooper scores. Andrew Susac to 3rd. Jett Bandy to 2nd.

Kyle Wren triples (7) on a line drive to right fielder Mark Canha. Andrew Susac scores. Jett Bandy scores. Nate Orf scores.

Pitching Change: Felix Doubront replaces Dalton Sawyer.

Mauricio Dubon grounds out to first baseman Matt Olson.

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 4th

 

Defensive Substitution: Beau Taylor replaces first baseman Matt Olson, batting 3rd, playing catcher.

Defensive switch from catcher to first base for Matt McBride.

Lewis Brinson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mark Canha.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kenny Wilson. Lewis Brinson to 2nd.

Garrett Cooper singles on a line drive to left fielder Kenny Wilson. Lewis Brinson scores. Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 2nd.

Brett Phillips homers (15) on a fly ball to center field. Ivan De Jesus Jr. scores. Garrett Cooper scores.

Andrew Susac flies out to center fielder Jaff Decker.

Jett Bandy singles on a line drive to right fielder Mark Canha.

Nate Orf strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Simon Castro replaces Felix Doubront.

Kyle Wren strikes out swinging.

[Mass Haas]

Prospect-laden, just the right mix of the right veterans, great clubhouse atmosphere, and a 54-31 mark.

 

Most fun AAA squad of the Brewers' Link Report era, maybe in the organization's history. Yay for us!

[Mass Haas]

Final: Billings 10, Helena 3

 

Brewers Commit Five Errors in Final Game of Road Trip

Helena finishes trip 4-3 after dropping final game 10-3 in Billings

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

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OK, you've reviewed the summary, but let's first take note that we've received reports that 18-year-old SS Antonio Pinero's defense has been at times jaw-dropping this summer, so let's chalk this up to just a very bad day, only somewhat offset by reaching twice in three plate appearances.

 

The headline above could easily have singled the young man out:

 

FIELDING

E: Pinero 5 (7, fielding, fielding, throw, fielding, throw).

 

From the Billings Gazette: "On two separate plays, Pinero bobbled a ground ball and had an errant throw to the second basemen, Franly Mallen, while attempting to rush a double play."

 

Pinero should continue to be an intriguing follow all summer.

 

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VIDEO: Highlights all fell on the Billings side

 

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Helena Box Score

 

CF Zach Clark is rocking a .978 OPS - yes, factor in Pioneer League conditions, but nice to see.

 

Helena Game Log

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[Mass Haas]

VIDEO TWEETS via @BrewerProspect --

 

Brett Phillips triple

 

Cody Ponce's 6 K's