Link Report for Saturday 7/29 - AZL Central champs!

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Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Brandon Woodruff at Las Vegas (Mets), 8:35 PM pre-game, 9:05 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 Aaron Wilkerson at 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's Marcos Diplan and Jordan Yamamoto in a doubleheader at home vs. Wilmington (Royals), 2:45 PM pre-game, 3:00 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings

 

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: LHP Cameron Roegner at Peoria (Cardinals), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 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 Nelson Hernandez at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:15 PM pre-game, 7:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017

 

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Maryvale: at home vs. the not-so-artful Dodgers, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: Two games against the DSL Phillies "White" Squad; each team will be the "home team" for one contest, 9:30 AM; each game slated for seven innings

 

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.

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina Game One

 

Carolina Game Two

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers Game One

 

DSL Brewers Game Two

 

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:

 

Las Vegas, NV

 

Pensacola, FL

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Peoria, IL

 

Missoula, MT

 

Maryvale, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

What sweet opportunities Timber Rattlers LHP Cameron Roegner (who has been stellar for over two months now, by the way) has had in 2017.

 

The Beloit native got to pitch in his hometown on May 24th (and did so very well), and tonight the Bradley University product gets to pitch in Peoria, IL, home of the university, in front of a big fireworks-ready crowd, and on a night when the Chiefs are celebrating Bradley athletics.

 

The second-year pro (22nd round, 2016) needs a bump to Carolina soon, partly because he was an older draft pick and just recently turned 24. But a promotion would have been earned, not just a product of placement by age.

 

Have fun tonight, sir.

[WV Brew]

Tarp going on in Zebulon. Will be a late start at best. It has rained all day here in the DC area. Probably similar there.

[WV Brew]

Cooper Hummel catching both halves of the doubleheader?

[Jenkins5]

I'd like to see Pierre get the bump to Wisconsin in August. He has been unreal since coming back from injury. I know it is Helena but young kid has hit .400 in July will OPSing .936! Only 20 this season. He was a big 800k signing for us to it is great to see him starting to excel! Until a player performs at Wisconsin though, have to hold enthusiasm.

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CYCLE WATCH!

 

Payton Henry is now single away from cycle in Helena going into the 5th inning! should hopefully have at least two more ABs coming

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Final: DSL Cubs1 8, DSL Indians/Brewers 6

 

The Cubs scored four in the fourth and three in the fifth as they knocked off the Brewers co-op team 8-6.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Ricardo Velasquez was the only Brewers pitcher to see action and the only pitcher not to allow a run. He went 3.1 scoreless innings, giving up just one hit. Catcher Bryan Torres paced the offense, collecting three hits in four at-bats. Antonio Perez went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run while Bryan Dimas tripled and drew a walk.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 6th

Luis De La Rosa walks.

Antonio Perez homers (2) on a line drive to left center field. Luis De La Rosa scores.

Bryan Dimas triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Jose Jules.

Gaspar Palacio strikes out swinging.

Luis Avila singles on a line drive to right fielder Jose Jules. Bryan Dimas scores.

Pitching Change: Yan De La Cruz replaces Miguel Estevez.

With Ismael Rosado batting, Luis Avila steals (6) 2nd base.

With Ismael Rosado batting, throwing error by Erick Gonzalez on the pickoff attempt, Luis Avila to 3rd.

Ismael Rosado lines out to center fielder Fernando Kelli. Luis Avila scores. Throwing error by center fielder Fernando Kelli.

Edwin Sano grounds out, shortstop Christopher Morel to first baseman Luis Hidalgo.

 

 

Final: DSL Phillies White 3, DSL Brewers 1 (Game One)

 

Despite out-hitting the Phillies 6-4, the Brewers managed just one run as they dropped game one of their doubleheader, 3-1.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Michele Vassalotti got the start and suffered the loss after giving up his first earned runs of the season. He went five innings, giving up three runs on four hits. Wilber Perez followed and tossed a 1-2-3 sixth inning. Pablo Abreu went 1-for-3 with a double and Ernesto Martinez drew a pair of walks.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 6th

Anderson Melendez strikes out swinging.

Francis Florentino flies out to right fielder Yerwin Trejo.

Jean Carmona singles on a line drive to center fielder Julio Francisco.

Aaron Familia singles on a ground ball to left fielder Raymond Mora. Jean Carmona to 3rd.

Pablo Abreu doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Raymond Mora. Jean Carmona scores. Aaron Familia to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Alexis Herrera replaces Jean Carlos Valdez.

Alexis Herrera intentionally walks Ernesto Wilson Martinez.

Bryan Connell grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Juan Herrera. Pablo Abreu out at 3rd.

 

 

Final: DSL Brewers 2, DSL Phillies White 1 (Game Two)

 

The Brewers scored two runs in the first inning and made it stand up as they earned a split of their doubleheader with a 2-1 win.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Starting pitcher Maiker Pinto went the distance to earn the win for the Brewers, pitching all seven innings and allowing just one run. Pablo Abreu went 1-for-3 with his second home run of the year. Jean Carmona reached base in all three plate appearances, recording a triple and two walks.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 1st

Jean Carmona triples (7) on a ground ball to right fielder Alexito Feliz.

Pablo Abreu homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Jean Carmona scores.

Aaron Familia lines out to third baseman Leandro Medina.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez strikes out swinging. Ernesto Wilson Martinez advances to 1st, on a throwing error by catcher Ronaldo Gonzalez.

Bryan Connell grounds into a force out, shortstop Nicolas Torres to second baseman Jose Tortolero. Ernesto Wilson Martinez out at 2nd. Bryan Connell to 1st.

Alejandro Marte grounds out, pitcher Jonas De La Cruz to second baseman Jose Tortolero to first baseman Carlos Oropeza.

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The Maryvale men clinch the 1st half crown with a win tonight vs. the Dodgers, but fall to second with a loss to the LA kids.

 

Big game!

 

"Watch here"

[MrTPlush]

Shuckers end road trip with extra-inning victory over Pensacola

Saturday's win earns Biloxi Shuckers franchise it's 200th all-time victory

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Jacob Nottingham's 10th inning sacrifice fly lifted the Shuckers to a 2-1 win on Saturday (Michael Krebs)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

Aaron Wilkerson lead the way for the Shuckers in their 2-1 win over Pensacola in extra innings. Wilkerson start the game going six dominant innings while striking out seven and only giving up one run. Nick Ramirez pitched a scoreless inning of relief and then entered the game at first base after getting off the mound managing to get a single. The game went into extras tied, but three consecutive walks et the stage for a Jacob Nottingham game winning SAC fly. In the 2-1 win Johnny Davis notched his milestone 30th stolen base on the year.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Aaron Wilkerson (6.0 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 7 K) started the game while NicK Ramirez (1.0 IP, H), Josh Uhen (2.0 IP, 2 H), and Jorge Lopez (1.0 IP, K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Jacob Nottingham (1-4, RBI)

Johnny Davis (2-3, RBI, BB)

Angel Ortega (2-4, RBI, BB)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Three walks in a row load them up to set stage for Nottingham SAC fly.

 

Biloxi Top of the 10th

 

Pitching Change: Carlos Gonzalez replaces Alex Powers, batting 8th.

Angel Ortega strikes out swinging.

Blake Allemand walks.

Clint Coulter walks. Blake Allemand to 2nd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Javier Betancourt replaces Josh Uhen.

Javier Betancourt walks. Blake Allemand to 3rd. Clint Coulter to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Geoff Broussard replaces Carlos Gonzalez, batting 8th.

Jacob Nottingham out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Gabriel Guerrero. Blake Allemand scores.

Gabriel Noriega flies out to center fielder Gabriel Guerrero.

[LouisEly]

Erceg had a streak of three consecutive games with a HR and five consecutive games with an extra base hit snapped in game 2 of the DH.

 

Wilkerson with another gem. He can't be worse than what Guerra is giving them. Yamamoto with another gem; he just keeps getting it done.

 

Nice to see the old Brandon Woodruff back. Just in time.

[WV Brew]

Mudcats earn doubleheader split with Wilmington

Erceg homered in his third straight and Yamamoto turned in a complete game gem on Saturday

By Carolina Mudcats | July 29, 2017 11:57 PM ET

 

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Lucas Erceg (2-3, HR) tied the game with a long home run in the 6th inning of game 1. The Mudcats lost the game when D. J. Burt led off the 7th for Wilmington with a double, stole third and scored on a wild pitch from Brad Kuntz (3 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K) who took the loss. Marcos Diplan (3 2/3 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 3 K) was the starter. Diplan issued 4 walks in the 4th inning alone. Cooper Hummel was 2-2 with a walk to reach base all three trips to the plate in game 1.

 

Carolina Box Score Game 1

 

Carolina Game 1 Log

 

Game two was dominated by Jordan Yamamoto (7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K) who pitched a complete game shutout. His game score of 75 was his best of the year. Two of those walks came in the 7th when he appeared to tire a bit. Shao-Ching Chiang had a game score of 99 in his 9 inning no-hitter yesterday for Lynchburg to provide a point of reference.

 

Lucas Erceg went 0-3 in the nightcap to end his 3 game home run streak. Jake Gatewood (2-3, 2B, 3 RBI) knocked in 3 of Carolina's runs and Luis Aviles (2-2, Sac Fly) batted in the other two. Gatewood now has 33 doubles. The Mudcats' club record is 42. They interviewed Max McDowell between games but I missed that so I don't know the reason for Hummel starting both games of the double header. Carlos Belonis was hit in the finger trying to bunt in the second game and had to leave the game. No update on his status.

 

Carolina Game 2 Box Score

 

Carolina Game 2 Log

 

 

Carolina Bottom of the 3rd

 

Monte Harrison walks.

Isan Diaz singles on a line drive to right fielder Jose Sanchez. Monte Harrison to 2nd.

Jake Gatewood doubles (33) on a line drive to center fielder Brandon Downes. Monte Harrison scores. Isan Diaz scores.

Lucas Erceg grounds out to first baseman Chris DeVito. Jake Gatewood to 3rd.

Luis Aviles out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Brandon Downes. Jake Gatewood scores.

Cooper Hummel singles on a line drive to right fielder Jose Sanchez.

Carlos Belonis called out on strikes.

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewCrewBlue: Super-solid (as usual) Mudcats' RHP Jordan Yamamoto K Montage

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Final: Wisconsin 4, Peoria 1

 

The Timber Rattlers are 4.5 games out of a playoff spot in the second half standings. They are now 11-6 on the road this half after this win, just 5-13 at home.

 

Timber Rattlers Top Chiefs to Open Series at Peoria

Orimoloye paces the offense with three hits; Roegner allows one run over six innings

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

Chris' view from the Peoria booth

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Final pitch for the win

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

It was only two innings, but RHP Nattino Diplan was in need of a nice effort backing up LHP Cameron Roegner here. Check out the combined pitching line for Wisconsin -- you can allow hits (even four doubles) and win when you don't allow walks.

 

Man, if we could just bottle up the really good Demi.

 

Chris covered everything else wonderfully in the summary as usual.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

[Mass Haas]

Via the Peoria Journal-Star

 

PHOTOS of the Rattlers, including "fullback" Ronnie Gideon, at the article link above

 

Former Bradley University lefty Cameron Roegner started for Wisconsin — on Bradley University Night at Dozer Park, and allowed one run over six innings in front of 6,320.

 

Roegner limited the Chiefs to an RBI single in the third inning by rehabbing Cardinal Stephen Piscotty .

 

Later, in the fifth, Roegner struck out the major leaguer with a slider. The former Bradley University pitcher, on Bradley University Night, with school mascot Kaboom! working the grandstand, said “You try to think of (Piscotty) as just another batter up there and you have to get him out. It was an RBI situation and I didn’t want to give him something hard he could drive. So I went with that slider and it worked. That was pretty awesome.”

 

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Via the Chiefs --

 

VIDEO: Highlights from the game, including the Rattler's big plays

[Mass Haas]

Final: Las Vegas 3, Colorado Springs 0

 

Sox Shut Out In Series Opener

Woodruff tosses five shutout frames Saturday night

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

An old friend listed in the summary, text is pasted below:

 

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox were shut out in the series opener of the four-game series, falling to the Las Vegas 51s, 3-0, in front of 6,625 at Cashman Field Saturday night.

 

After giving up four runs in his last outing Monday night against the Reno Aces, RHP Brandon Woodruff bounced back in a big way against the 51s, shutting out Las Vegas over five innings while striking out six batters and allowing five hits. The righty shut out a Pacific Coast League opponent for the first time since May 28 at Nashville, and struck out the most batters since striking out nine Dodgers at Oklahoma City June 3.

 

Woodruff received some help from some great defense, including a pair of outfield assists. 51s outfielder Victor Cruzado lined a second-inning double to left field, but Brett Phillips began a 7-6-2 relay to throw out Josh Rodriguez at home plate. Three innings later, right fielder Nate Orf made a diving catch in foul territory and promptly doubled off Gavin Cecchini to end the fifth inning.

 

The Sox (63-41) continue their lone season series with the 51s Sunday night at 9:05 PM Central. RHP Angel Ventura (5-2, 3.83 ERA) looks to build upon his July 25 victory when he faces Las Vegas right-hander Donovan Hand (2-5, 8.05 ERA).

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Sky Sox still maintain a healthy 7.5 game lead despite all the Brewers' roster manipulations as of late -- this dedicated Brewers fan made the trip from San Diego to Vegas and was the first to mention LHP Wei-Chung Wang on his way to Milwaukee today, quite the Las Vegas-to-Houston-to-Chicago plane tour.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Not only is Nate Orf seeing time in right field, he's also your cleanup hitter given all the roster pillaging as of late. And don't get us wrong, we love Nate!

[Mass Haas]

Final: Missoula 11, Helena 7

 

Early Lead Disappears Again In Loss

Brewers see Osprey come from behind twice in first half finale

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

That's a photo of OF Jay Feliciano from a home game earlier this season at the link above -- listed at 6'2", 215, not a dude you want to mess with...

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Seven combined HR's in the game; sour outing for RH starter Nelson Hernandez; Payton Henry had all but the single through the 4th inning in a classic "cycle watch", but struck out in his final two at-bats; in his Helena debut, catcher Alexandre Guenette reached base three times and spent the rest of the evening looking for Missoula's French restaurant district.

 

Helena Game Log

[And That]

AZL Brewers 3, AZL Dodgers 2

 

AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

The AZL Brewers are first half Central Division champions! Playoffs, baby.

 

In an oddly low scoring affair, the Brewers were able to hang on to beat the second-place Dodgers by a score of 3-2. It was truly a make or break game - due to a rainout, the Brewers' team had played one less game than the Dodgers' team, and the Dodgers were only 0.5 game behind the Brewers coming into the game last night. So had the Dodgers won, they would have won the division too.

 

There was no walkoff as the winning run was scored in the bottom of the fifth inning, but credit the Brewers' relievers who allowed one run over the final 7 innings of the game, and nothing after the 5th. Joaquin De La Cruz did the bulk of the heavy lifting, pitching innings 3 thru 6. He allowed a run on 4 hits, striking out 3. The 21 year old curveball-splitter specialist pitched to a 2.25 ERA in 28 July innings, good for 7th best in the league, and has a sparkling 2.52 ERA on the season (50 innings). De La Cruz also has one of the higher ground ball rates in the system, which makes him intriguing even though he does not throw all that hard. Due to being a little older, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Brewers move him up to Helena at some point in August, but we'll see.

 

Brendan Murphy and Gabe Friese pitched a scoreless final 3 innings. This was Murphy's 4th pro outing after being drafted in the 4th round, and the first time he did not allow any runs. He also picked up his first professional hold, which I'm sure he'll always remember. 22 year old nondrafted free agent signee Gabe Friese concluded an unbelievable first half with 1 1/3 more scoreless innings to close out the game. Friese has pitched 17 1/3 earned run-less innings to begin his pro career. He's allowed a scant 7 hits, an even scant-er 2 walks, all while striking out 18. You'd have to think he's a candidate to move on up in August as well.

 

Adrian Houser and Chase Williams made their second rehab appearances.

 

As for the offense, another NDFA lead the way as Pat McInerney logged a single, a double, and a walk. It was the culmination of a fine first half for the big guy (listed at 6'5, 245), in which he lead the AZL in home runs (7), and was in the top six in doubles (10), RBI (23), walks (22), slugging (.576), and OPS (.977).

 

36th round pick and utility man extraordinaire Kenny Corey capped a fine first half as well with a double. He finished 2nd in the league in doubles (12), and batting average (.388). Tristen Lutz singled and scored what would turn out to be the game winning run. Lutz' first 58 pro plate appearances see him with a sweet slash of .288/.362/.615.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

The winning rally:

 

AZL Brewers Bottom of the 5th

Pitching Change: Yeison Cespedes replaces Marshall Kasowski.

Jesus Lujano flies out to left fielder Eric Peterson.

Robert Henry hit by pitch.

Kenny Corey flies out to left fielder Eric Peterson.

Tristen Lutz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kevin Aponte. Robert Henry to 3rd.

Pat McInerney singles on a line drive to left fielder Eric Peterson. Robert Henry scores. Tristen Lutz to 3rd.

Nick Egnatuk singles on a line drive to center fielder Kevin Aponte. Tristen Lutz scores. Pat McInerney to 2nd.

Julian Jarrard strikes out swinging.

 

Friese gets out of a potential game-tying jam:

 

AZL Dodgers Top of the 8th

Kevin Aponte singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jesus Lujano.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Marcus Chiu replaces Jeremy Arocho.

Marcus Chiu called out on strikes.

With Ramon Rodriguez batting, wild pitch by Brendan Murphy, Kevin Aponte to 2nd.

Ramon Rodriguez flies out to center fielder Tristen Lutz. Kevin Aponte to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Gabe Friese replaces Brendan Murphy.

Jefrey Souffront pops out to first baseman Pat McInerney in foul territory.

[Mass Haas]

Inherited runners-scored: Landon Holifield 2-0; Kody Rock 2-0

 

Each only retired one batter, but what a job as well. Total team effort in Maryvale!

 

TWEET: Great to have family support as well!