Link Report for Friday 8/4

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Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF!

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Junior Guerra at Salt Lake (Angels), 7:35 PM pre-game, 8:05 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 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 Jordan Yamamoto at Buies Creek (Astros), 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 Victor Diaz at home vs. Clinton (Mariners), 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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Helena: RHP Jayson Rose at Grand Junction (Rockies), 7:20 PM pre-game, 7:40 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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

 

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Maryvale: two games vs. the Reds' squad, one of the games is a make-up, and each team will be the "home" team for a game, despite the action taking place in Maryvale (we believe), each contest slated for seven innings, 7:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Rangers #2 Squad, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Rangers #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 Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale Game One

 

Maryvale Game Two

 

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:

 

Salt Lake City, UT

 

Pearl, MS

 

Buies Creek, NC

 

Grand Chute, WI

 

Grand Junction, CO

 

Maryvale, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

Happy 30th Birthday, Hiram Burgos!

 

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Baseball America's Prospect Hot Sheet: Hello, Monte Harrison

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Diaz and Hummel lead the way in 9-6 victory

Diaz drove in four and Hummel scored three runs in a series tying victory at Buies Creek

By Carolina Mudcats | August 4, 2017 11:19 PM ET

 

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Jordan Yamamoto (5 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR) had a rare off day but he did manage to make it through 5 innings and thus save the bullpen a little bit and get a win. Luke Barker (3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K) with a 3 inning hold and Nate Griep gets his 21st save of the year.

 

Isan Diaz (2-3, 2B, HR, Sacrifice Fly, 4 RBI) had a much needed breakout game today which included the go ahead run on his home run. Per the game story, Cooper Hummel (1-1, HR, Sacrifice Fly, BB, HBP, 3 Runs) also had a nice game. Weston Wilson had a triple in 4 at bats and Jake Gatewood a double in 4 at bats.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Here's where the Mudcats did the most damage:

 

Carolina Top of the 4th

 

Corey Ray singles on a line drive to center fielder Myles Straw.

Jake Gatewood flies out to right fielder Stephen Wrenn.

Lucas Erceg doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Stephen Wrenn. Corey Ray to 3rd.

Isan Diaz doubles (20) on a fly ball to left fielder Yordan Alvarez. Corey Ray scores. Lucas Erceg scores.

Weston Wilson triples (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Yordan Alvarez. Isan Diaz scores.

Cooper Hummel out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Myles Straw. Weston Wilson scores.

Luis Aviles grounds out, third baseman Randy Cesar to first baseman Taylor Jones.

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Final: DSL Rangers1 11, DSL Indians/Brewers 4

 

The Rangers scored six runs in the second inning as they rolled over the Brewers co-op team, 11-4

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Melvin Mendez pitched 3.1 innings of relief, allowing just one run on one hit while striking out three. Yorki Franco led the offense, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and Ismael Rosado added a pair of hits.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 4th

Edwin Sano singles on a ground ball to pitcher Edwin Cruz.

Bryan Torres singles on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Valdez. Edwin Sano to 2nd.

Pablo Jimenez grounds into a force out, shortstop Welin Liriano to second baseman Ciro Barrios. Edwin Sano to 3rd. Bryan Torres out at 2nd. Pablo Jimenez to 1st.

Yorki Franco singles on a line drive to left fielder Rayner Damian. Edwin Sano scores. Pablo Jimenez to 2nd.

Jose Pena singles on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Valdez. Pablo Jimenez to 3rd. Yorki Franco to 2nd.

Derian Perez hit by pitch. Pablo Jimenez scores. Yorki Franco to 3rd. Jose Pena to 2nd.

Bryan Dimas strikes out swinging.

Gaspar Palacio flies out to right fielder Fernando Valdez.

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Final: DSL Rangers2 10, DSL Brewers 5

 

The Brewers rallied for four runs in the ninth, but it wasn't nearly enough as they were thumped by the Rangers, 10-5.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

Michele Vassalotti got the start and took the loss after giving up two runs over 5.2 innings of work. Roberto Molina went 3-for-4 with a double while Anderson Melendez chipped in a single and a double Jean Carmona added a pair of base hits.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 9th

Defensive Substitution: Adrian Pernalete replaces catcher David Garcia, batting 5th, playing catcher.

Pitching Change: Hector Rovain replaces Abrahan Lopez.

Alejandro Marte walks.

Luis Valdez walks. Alejandro Marte to 2nd.

Roberto Molina doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Leuri Mejia. Alejandro Marte scores. Luis Valdez to 3rd.

Jean Carmona grounds out, first baseman Jember Gutierrez to pitcher Hector Rovain. Luis Valdez scores. Roberto Molina to 3rd.

Anderson Melendez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Ramon Ulises Villa. Roberto Molina scores.

With Aaron Familia batting, wild pitch by Hector Rovain, Anderson Melendez to 2nd.

With Aaron Familia batting, wild pitch by Hector Rovain, Anderson Melendez to 3rd.

Aaron Familia walks.

Pitching Change: Emmanuel Betances replaces Hector Rovain.

With Ernesto Wilson Martinez batting, wild pitch by Emmanuel Betances, Aaron Familia to 2nd.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Leuri Mejia. Anderson Melendez scores.

Bryan Connell flies out to left fielder Danny Drullard.

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Final: Clinton 8, Wisconsin 7, 11 innings

 

Clinton Clips Rattlers in Eleven Innings

LumberKings beat Wisconsin

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

When you read, especially in a high-scoring game, such a nicely detailed game summary, it adds thoroughly to your viewing of the game video and your listening of the podcast (it also saves Link Reporters a bunch of typing .)

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss Friday's eleven-inning, 8-7 loss to the Clinton LumberKings. Thank you to Ryan Aguilar, Jordan Desguin, Alec Kenilvort, and Matt Erickson for their time from the clubhouse."

 

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We're also going to post this in our season-long Timber Rattlers feature story archive thread, here's a nice hometown Q&A with Wisconsin RHP Zack Brown, having a fine summer --

 

Seymour native heating up in minor leagues

by Jordan Morey, Seymour (IN) Tribune

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

In his 6th pro season (turns 24 in October), RHP Victor Diaz has struggled with injury and some ineffectiveness despite skills that bear evidence of more, as touched on in the podcast.

 

Keston Hiura drew three walks after only drawing one since turning pro, hardly a negative in Kiura's case. Why walk when you can pretty much rake at will, or at minimum, barrel up line drives at will.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

If you've taken in all the info above, you know RHP Jordan Desguin fanned seven in four one-run innings.

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Final: Grand Junction 6, Helena 3

 

Late Rally Downs Brewers

Rose's excellent outing spoiled as Rockies score four in the eighth

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Tristen Lutz has another hit & Payton Henry has an oppo double.

 

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Tristen Lutz's 2nd hit of the game is a triple in the gap

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Corner infielder Gabriel Garcia, again playing first base here, like Tristen Lutz, had two hits, including a triple.

 

3rd rounder K.J. Harrison (.990 OPS) singled twice, and Brewerfan's Toby commented on his 6th game behind the plate (TWEET, TWEET)

 

Helena Game Log

 

One of the uglier "one-run only" innings you'll ever see --

 

Grand Junction Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Brandon Presley replaces Jayson Rose.

Nic Motley walks.

Shael Mendoza walks. Nic Motley to 2nd.

With Pedro Gonzalez batting, KJ Harrison picks off Nic Motley at 2nd on throw to Antonio Pinero.

Pedro Gonzalez walks. Shael Mendoza to 2nd.

Ryan Vilade walks. Shael Mendoza to 3rd. Pedro Gonzalez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Cameron Hanes replaces Brandon Presley.

Chad Spanberger walks. Shael Mendoza scores. Pedro Gonzalez to 3rd. Ryan Vilade to 2nd.

Casey Golden strikes out swinging.

Ramon Marcelino grounds out, second baseman Kenny Corey to first baseman Gabriel Garcia.

 

RHP Cameron Hanes made his Helena debut, LHP Cody Beckman gave up first runs all season --

 

Grand Junction Bottom of the 8th

 

Shael Mendoza grounds out, second baseman Kenny Corey to first baseman Gabriel Garcia.

Pedro Gonzalez walks.

Ryan Vilade singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nic Pierre. Pedro Gonzalez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Cody Beckman replaces Cameron Hanes.

Chad Spanberger singles on a fly ball to left fielder Jay Feliciano. Pedro Gonzalez scores. Ryan Vilade to 2nd.

With Casey Golden batting, wild pitch by Cody Beckman, Ryan Vilade to 3rd. Chad Spanberger to 2nd.

Casey Golden singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nic Pierre. Ryan Vilade scores. Chad Spanberger to 3rd. Casey Golden to 2nd on the throw.

Ramon Marcelino strikes out swinging. Passed ball by catcher KJ Harrison. Chad Spanberger scores. Casey Golden to 3rd. Ramon Marcelino to 1st.

Todd Czinege singles on a line drive to right fielder Nic Pierre. Casey Golden scores. Ramon Marcelino out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Nic Pierre to third baseman Chad McClanahan.

Alan Trejo grounds into a force out, shortstop Antonio Pinero to second baseman Kenny Corey. Todd Czinege out at 2nd.

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AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox Pre-Game: A very busy Manager Rick Sweet on a variety of topics, including playing a game with only nine position players (and no bullpen catcher), and having 17 pitchers on a very fluctuating daily roster

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Final: Colorado Springs 4, Salt Lake City 3

 

ORF!

 

Sox Win Second Straight In Salt Lake

Nate Orf had a perfect 4-for-4 night from the No. 7 spot in the lineup Friday night in Utah

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Junior Guerra -- 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 1 WP, 2 K, 85 pitches, only 39 for strikes, 3 groundouts, 8 flyouts, that's just more of the same

 

Paulo Espino a bullpen arm now? Jeanmar Gomez struck out the side in his scoreless inning.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Wren - Dubon - Brinson - Phillips - De Jesus, Jr.: That's a pretty top of any lineup!

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Shuckers come back to win series opener against M-Braves

Gabriel Noriega hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth for the game winner

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Gabriel Noriega had the game winning hit with two outs in the ninth inning (Michael Krebs)

 

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Quick Summary:

The Shuckers couldn't muster an extra base hit all day, but seven walks helped them prove victorious with a 7-6 win. Gabriel Noriega's single to score two in the 9th inning was the difference maker. Aaron Wilkerson was wild giving up four runs and walking five in four innings of work. The bullpen saved the day recording five scoreless innings to give the offense a chance to make the comeback.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Aaron Wilkerson (4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 5 BB, 5 K) started the game while Josh Uhen (2.0 IP, H, BB, K), Jorge Lopez (2.0 IP, H, BB, 2 K) Matt Ramsey (1.0 IP, BB, K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Jacob Nottingham (1-2, 2 R, 2 BB, SB)

Gabriel Noriega (1-1, 2 RBI, GW HIT)

Johnny Davis (2-5, 2 R, RBI, 2 SB)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Gabriel Noriega 2-run single puts the Shuckers on top and proves to be game winner.

 

Biloxi Top of the 9th

 

Jacob Nottingham strikes out on a foul tip.

Wendell Rijo walks.

Johnny Davis strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Junior Rincon. Wendell Rijo to 2nd.

Troy Stokes Jr. walks.

Blake Allemand hit by pitch. Wendell Rijo to 3rd. Troy Stokes Jr. to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Danny Reynolds replaces Junior Rincon, batting 5th.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Gabriel Noriega replaces Jorge Lopez.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a line drive to right fielder Keith Curcio. Wendell Rijo scores. Troy Stokes Jr. Blake Allemand out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Keith Curcio to third baseman Austin Riley.

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Game One: AZL Reds 11, AZL Brewers 7

Game Two: AZL Reds 4, AZL Brewers 1

 

Game One AZL Brewers Boxscore

Game Two AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

I was pretty jacked up for the rarely-seen AZL doubleheader, but it turned out to be a dud for the good guys as they dropped both games. The lineup is just not the same as it was early in the season when Keston Hiura, Tristen Lutz, and Kenny Corey were in the middle of it. New guys will have to step up to give the team a shot at a championship in the playoffs, and I have no doubt some will. The pitching staff will have to pick up some slack, too, and they have the talent to do it.

 

Coming off his 5 walk day, Rob Henry was the biggest offensive contributor across the two games, with 3 hits including a triple. And because of course, he drew no walks in either game. Henry, who was a draftable prospect in the 2016 class, was not drafted due to his Ivy League status - those guys rarely sign junior year. He has solid tools across the board, and although he hasn't yet, can play center field.

 

The only other player with hits in both games was Julian Jarrard, with a double in game one and a single in game two. Jarrard is putting up some pretty silly power numbers for the AZL. As of the end of July, he had a 235 PX score, which is linear-weighted power normalized for the league environment. That's the same PX score Keston Hiura posted in the AZL.

 

Brent Diaz and Robie Rojas both had two hits in game one. Both of Diaz' base knocks were doubles, as was one of Rojas'. Pat McInerney had a double in game one as well.

 

As for the pitching, Adrian Houser threw a scoreless inning in game one as he continues on the comeback trail. It's not impossible that he could get a few appearances in full season ball before season's end. And in game two, 25th round lefty Karlos Morales made his pro debut with two perfect innings, about a week shy of his 18th birthday.

 

Caden Lemons is the lone remaining member of the 2017 draft class to make his pro debut.

 

Brendan Murphy's struggles continued, though 3 of the 5 runs he surrendered were unearned, and two of them scored after he left the game. Jake Smith pitched 2 scoreless innings, though his peripherals still leave something to be desired - still a project. Canadian NDFA Kody Rock had been really good up to last night's game one, but the wheels came off a bit. 37th rounder (and Brown teammate of Rob Henry) Christian Taugner soaked up the final 4 innings of game two and took the loss, though he didn't pitch terribly. He now has 3 walks and 25 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings.

 

Game One AZL Brewers Game Log

Game Two AZL Brewers Game Log