Link Report for Thursday 7/13

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Thursday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Taylor Jungmann at home vs. Iowa (Cubs), 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 home vs. Birmingham (White Sox), 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 Jordan Yamamoto at home vs. Down East (Rangers), 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 Zack Brown at Great Lakes (Dodgers), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 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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Helena: RHP Michael Petersen at Idaho Falls (Royals), 7:55 PM pre-game, 8:15 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: Idle

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Reds' "Rojos" Squad, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Rays #2 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.

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

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

 

Midland, MI

 

Idaho Falls, ID

 

Santo Domingo, DR

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Via Chris Harris' tweet - Nice update on recently released Biloxi 1B Art Charles

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Thursday Birthdays --

 

Tyler Cravy, 28

 

Rehabbing (still shoulder, we believe) catcher Carlos Leal is 26, we remember the debut season of 2015 well

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Final: DSL Rays2 7, DSL Indians/Brewers 3

 

A four-run fourth inning did in the Brewers co-op team as they lost to the Rays 7-3.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Two Brewers pitchers saw action in this one with Wilmy DeJesus and Jefry Tamares each working one inning and giving up one run. Javier Castillo reached base twice after replacing Elian Gonzalez in the lineup, collecting a single and a walk. Yorki Franco picked up the only other hit among Brewers players, going 1-for-4 with a double.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

The only runs for the Indians/Brewers came in the eighth inning, with Cleveland's Cristopher Cespedes providing the big blast.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 8th

Jesus Maestre walks.

With Javier Castillo batting, wild pitch by Janick Lopez, Jesus Maestre to 2nd.

With Javier Castillo batting, Jesus Maestre steals (6) 3rd base.

Javier Castillo walks.

Rafael Brito grounds into a double play, shortstop Luis Arcendo to second baseman Jhosner Vargas to first baseman Robert Valera. Jesus Maestre scores. Javier Castillo out at 2nd.

Bryan Torres walks.

Cristopher Cespedes homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Bryan Torres scores.

Yorki Franco pops out to second baseman Jhosner Vargas.

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Final: DSL Rojos 13, DSL Brewers 5

 

The Reds jumped on the Brewers early and often as they rolled to a 13-5 win on Thursday.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Jose Parra got the start and took the loss, going 2.2 innings and allowing four runs. Only one of those runs were earned as Parra allowed just two hits and struck out five. Jose A. Rodriguez followed and brought the gas can, allowing five runs, two earned, in two-thirds of an inning while issuing five walks. Ernesto Martinez led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles. Catcher Luis Avalo singled and walked while Francis Florentino and Luis Valdez each added a single.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

The Brewers scored three in the eighth and had a chance for more but couldn't capitalize.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 8th

Victor Maria strikes out swinging.

Luis Avalo hit by pitch.

Luis Manon walks. Luis Avalo to 2nd.

Aaron Familia walks. Luis Avalo to 3rd. Luis Manon to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Reinardo Mota replaces Samuel Berroa.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez doubles (3) on a ground ball to right fielder Isaias Silverio. Luis Avalo scores. Luis Manon scores. Aaron Familia to 3rd.

Francis Florentino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Isaias Silverio. Aaron Familia scores. Ernesto Wilson Martinez to 3rd. Francis Florentino to 2nd on the throw.

With Anderson Melendez batting, Jorge Sequera picks off Ernesto Wilson Martinez at 3rd on throw to Reinardo Mota.

Anderson Melendez walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Pablo Abreu replaces Luis Valdez.

Pablo Abreu strikes out swinging.

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Carolina has gone to a rain delay (even though it's not raining yet) after 2 1/2 innings. They got 3 innings out of Yamamoto anyway.

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All Gavin Lux did was make Zack Brown mad.

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Shuckers drop series opener to Stephens, Barons on Thursday

Gabriel Noriega hit his first home run for the Shuckers in the loss

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Gabriel Noriega hit his first Shuckers home run in the 4-1 loss to Birmingham on Thursday night (Michael Krebs)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

Like too many games before the Biloxi offense just couldn't getting anything going. They mustered only six hits and failed to draw a single walk all night. The only source of offense was a Gabriel Noriega solo homerun in the 8th inning. Luis Ortiz was on the mound to start the game and just couldn't find his command in 3.2 innings. Ortiz gave up two runs and a staggering five walks on the night. All said and done it was a 4-1 loss for the Shuckers.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Luis Ortiz (3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, HR) started the game while Javier S (3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K) and Josh Uhen (2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Gabriel Noriega (1-3, R, RBI, HR)

Tyrone Taylor (1-3)

Dustin DeMuth (2-4, 2B)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Noriega's bomb only source of offense for Shuckers.

 

Biloxi Bottom of the 8th

 

Gabriel Noriega homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field.

Angel Ortega grounds out, third baseman Jake Peter to first baseman Keon Barnum.

Johnny Davis grounds out, second baseman Jose Vinicio to first baseman Keon Barnum.

Tyrone Taylor hit by pitch.

Pitching Change: Jake Johansen replaces Jordan Stephens.

Blake Allemand grounds into a force out, shortstop Eddy Alvarez to second baseman Jose Vinicio. Tyrone Taylor out at 2nd.

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VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: Game highlight (and other lowlights)

 

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VIDEO via WXXV: More from Biloxi (actually several plays not featured above)

 

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Tyrone Taylor on defense

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Final: DSL Rojos 13, DSL Brewers 5

 

The Reds jumped on the Brewers early and often as they rolled to a 13-5 win on Thursday.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Jose Parra got the start and took the loss, going 2.2 innings and allowing four runs. Only one of those runs were earned as Parra allowed just two hits and struck out five. Jose A. Rodriguez followed and brought the gas can, allowing five runs, two earned, in two-thirds of an inning while issuing five walks.

 

WP: Parra 3; Rodriguez, Jose A. 2; Medina.

HBP: Reyes, R (by Parra); Rivas (by Parra); Reyes, R (by Parra); Soto, R (by Parra); Soto, R (by Rodriguez, Jose A.); Soto, R (by Batista).

 

Brewers hit six Reds' kids, including one dude three times.

 

Amazing more players don't exit these DSL and rookie level games after getting plunked.

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Erceg homers in 6-3 loss to Wood Ducks

The Mudcats fell into a 1-1 series tie after losing 6-3 on Thursday night

By Carolina Mudcats | July 14, 2017 12:21 AM ET

 

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Jordan Yamamoto (4 1/3 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K) sat through a rain delay and came back but maybe he shouldn't have done so. Scott Grist (4 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 0 BB, 5 K) allowed an inherited run to score and couldn't hold down the Wood Ducks for the remainder of his day. Brad Kuntz pitched the final 2/3 of an inning yielding one hit.

 

Lucas Erceg (2-4, 2B, HR) was about the only highlight at the plate. Jake Gatewood was 1-3 and drove in a run. Trent Clark reached twice with a hit and a walk in 5 trips to the plate.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Carolina Bottom of the 8th

 

Trent Clark walks.

Troy Stokes Jr. grounds out to first baseman Evan Van Hoosier. Trent Clark to 2nd.

Corey Ray flies out to center fielder Matt Lipka.

Jake Gatewood singles on a line drive to left fielder Josh Altmann. Trent Clark scores.

Lucas Erceg homers (9) on a fly ball to right field. Jake Gatewood scores.

Isan Diaz flies out to center fielder Matt Lipka.

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Lucas Erceg HR

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Yeison Coca, the 18-year-old middle infielder who was the 4th and final piece of the Tyler Thornburg deal with Boston, debuted in Maryvale on June 24th but hasn't played since.

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Wisconsin Manager Matt Erickson talks about Wednesday's win, the recent transactions for the team, the trade involving former Rattler Garrett Cooper, Daniel Brown’s contribution to the team, and some injury updates in this week’s Chat with Matt."

 

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AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 7/9: "The Brewers head into the All-Star break with 50 wins and a 5.5 game lead in the NL Central. No one saw this coming but is it sustainable? This week, media reports indicated the Brewers could be buying at this year's trade deadline. On this week's show, Matt looks back at the first half of the season and looks forward to the final two and a half months of the season. Adam Rygg from "The Brewer Nation" and "FanRag Sports" joins the conversation. Matt is also joined by Nolan Bratt to review the performances of many of the organization's top prospects.."

 

Enjoy the entire broadcast, but regarding the focus of this Minor League Forum, Nolan (who is @BrewerProspect) appears at the 48:45 minute mark.

 

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AUDIO via Brewers.com Wed. 7/13: The latest "Brewers on Tap" includes David Stearns (which had been linked in video form earlier), but also a chat with current Maryvale Brewer OF Tristen Lutz, the competitive balance pick this June. The Lutz interview begins at the 29:00 minute mark.

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Sky Sox, I-Cubs Postponed Due To Rain

Game will be made up as part of a double header on Saturday, July 15

 

Heavy rains have caused the postponement of Thursday's game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Iowa Cubs. The game has been rescheduled as part of a double-header for Saturday, July 15. The games will both be seven inning contests with the first game starting at 4:00 PM (5:00 Central) and the second game to follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.

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Final: Wisconsin 9, Great Lakes 1

 

Rattlers Rout Loons

Zack Brown collects 8 K's and a win; Wes Wilson homers and drives in three

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

Timber Rattlers starter Zack Brown delievers a pitch to Steve Berman of the Great Lakes Loons Thursday night at Dow Diamond.

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Chris captures the video while calling the audio - wild final out of the game

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

The evolution of 22-year-old 2016 5th round RHP Zack Brown has been fun to follow (and hear about via multiple prior postgame podcasts). And you just saw the recent statistical trend from Brown in the game summary linked above.

 

Six doubles and the Wes Wilson HR among Wisconsin's 11 hits. Mix in six walks, an HBP (and again no errors), and Manager Matt Erickson has reason to smile on consecutive nights.

 

Catching a team at the right time -- the Loons have been outscored 61-17 during their seven-game losing streak, with the Rattlers inflicting the pain the last two nights.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

Two three-run innings, a two run-frame, and a single tally, it's all good...

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Final: Idaho Falls 7, Helena 2

 

Chukars Top Brewers

Ten walks too much for Brewers to overcome

 

Yeah, the walks make for a bit of a cringe or two along the way during the read...

 

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Helena Box Score

 

RHP's Michael Petersen and Karsen Lindell are both third-year players, so the continued lack of command is a concern. Keep working, guys...

 

Helena Game Log

 

3rd round pick K.J. Harrison out of Oregon State made his defensive debut after his first two pro games were as the designated hitter. Notably, he did start behind the plate as the Milwaukee brass advertised he would. Idaho Falls baserunners were successful on all three stolen base attempts, but as we know, part of that responsibility falls on the pitchers as well. The two baserunners who stole the bases are now a combined 20-for-23 on the season.

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This is from a series earlier in the month, but recently posted by the Mudcats --