Link Report for Saturday 8/12

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Angel Ventura at home vs. New Orleans (Marlins), 6:30 PM pre-game, 7:00 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 home vs. Tennessee (Cubs), 6:20 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 Trey Supak at Myrtle Beach (Cubs), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 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 Thomas Jankins at Kane County (Diamondbacks), 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 home vs. Grand Junction (Rockies), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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

 

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Maryvale: Idle

 

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DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Diamondbacks' #2 Squad, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at the DSL Dodgers' #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.

[Mass Haas]

Follow Saturday'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

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Geneva, IL

 

Helena, MT

 

Maryvale, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

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Final: DSL Dodgers2 5, DSL Indians/Brewers 2

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

The Dodgers scored three in the seventh in and two in the eighth as they beat the Brewers co-op team, 5-2. Juan Gomez started and threw five scoreless innings of one-hit ball before turning things over to the bullpen. Jose Pena was on base three times, going 1-for-2 with a pair of walks while Bryan Dimas added a triple and Rafael Brito chipped in a double.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Top of the 4th

Jose Pena pops out to catcher Juan Zabala.

Yorki Franco singles on a ground ball to pitcher Ricardo Hernandez. Yorki Franco advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Ricardo Hernandez.

Gaspar Palacio pops out to third baseman Luis Yanel Diaz.

Bryan Dimas triples (5) on a ground ball to center fielder Ismael Alcantara. Yorki Franco scores.

Derian Perez strikes out swinging.

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Final: DSL D-backs2 4, DSL Brewers 1

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers scored a run in the first, but that was it, as they fell to the D-backs by a score of 4-1. Freisis Adames got the start and went 6.2 innings, allowing just two runs and striking out 13, but was charged with the loss. Victor Maria led the offense, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Bryan Connell's double was the lone extra-base hit.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 1st

Bryan Connell doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Jorge Bello.

Anderson Melendez pops out to catcher Axel Andueza in foul territory.

Jean Carmona strikes out swinging.

Aaron Familia singles on a line drive to center fielder Dominique Collie. Bryan Connell scores.

With Ernesto Wilson Martinez batting, Aaron Familia steals (3) 2nd base.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez called out on strikes.

[Mass Haas]

By the way, the video of the inside-the-park HR that did in the Sky Sox in extra innings Friday is now available. Not Lewis Brinson's finest moment --

 

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via Friday's Colorado Springs Pre-Game: Manager Rick Sweet

 

Very interesting topic -- the dynamic of AAA rosters for the playoffs

[LouisEly]

Since he's been called up to Biloxi, Jake Gatewood has played every game at 3B.

 

Wilkerson with another gem.

 

46% of Brett Phillips' hits this year have been for extra bases.

[WV Brew]

Paula and Pelicans too much for Mudcats in 8-3 loss at Myrtle Beach

The Mudcats fell into a 1-1 tie in the three game series with Saturday's loss

By Carolina Mudcats | August 12, 2017 11:26 PM ET

 

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Trent Clark batting for the Carolina Mudcats. (NIKOLAUS - Carolina Mudcats)

 

Trey Supak (5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 2 K) largely struggled through this one. Conor Harber (3 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K) was even worse when he took over. There was one play when the Pelicans stole second and nobody covered 2nd base for the Mudcats.

 

Weston Wilson and Wendell Rijo were both 2-4. Monte Harrison was 1-3 and his triple was the only extra base hit for the Mudcats.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Two runs in the eighth:

 

Carolina Top of the 8th

 

Trent Clark singles on a fly ball to left fielder Robert Garcia.

With Corey Ray batting, Trent Clark advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

Corey Ray strikes out swinging.

Caleb Whalen reaches on a throwing error by pitcher David Berg. Trent Clark scores. Caleb Whalen to 2nd.

Lucas Erceg singles on a line drive to right fielder Eddy Martinez. Caleb Whalen scores.

Weston Wilson grounds into a force out, pitcher David Berg to shortstop Zack Short to second baseman Trent Giambrone. Lucas Erceg out at 2nd. Weston Wilson to 1st.

Pitching Change: Dakota Mekkes replaces David Berg.

Luis Aviles strikes out swinging.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Grand Junction 4, Helena 1

 

After starting the second half 2-0, the H-Crew has lost seven in a row (17-30 overall). In five of the seven games, they have combined to score only seven runs. This is the Pioneer League, men! They only trail second-half leader Great Falls (5-5) by 2.5 games, though.

 

Brewers Offense Held In Check

For the second straight night, Grand Junction holds down the Brewers bats as Helena scores lone run in first inning

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

K.J. Harrison photo at the summary link above...

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Helena Game Log

 

To keep an eye on --

 

Helena Bottom of the 6th

 

Jay Feliciano flies out to center fielder Pedro Gonzalez.

Chad McClanahan grounds out, second baseman Shael Mendoza to first baseman Chad Spanberger.

Gabriel Garcia doubles (8) on a fly ball to left fielder Brett Stephens.

Franly Mallen grounds out, third baseman Alan Trejo to first baseman Chad Spanberger.

 

Grand Junction Top of the 7th

 

Defensive Substitution: Nick Roscetti replaces third baseman Chad McClanahan, batting 5th, playing third base.

 

We've seen enough to know -- either an injury, or pulled for expressing frustration in the at-bat.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Kane County 8, Wisconsin 5, ten innings

 

Really tough loss, the type of game Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner would dissect thoroughly in their podcast if at home. On the road, though, so we rely on Chris's detailed (as always) game summary --

 

Cougars Beat Rattlers 8-5 with Walkoff Homer in Tenth Inning

Rattlers lose lead as Hernandez drives in five, including three with a walkoff homer

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

Three of four on the basepaths for Demi Orimoloye, now with a whopping 30 steals in 40 attempts. Imagine how many he'd have if the OBP wasn't only .276.

 

This roster isn't exactly swimming in candidates to jump to quick success to begin 2018 in Carolina, particularly on the position player side. Related to that, when are we going to hear more about the Attanasio / Mudcats purchase? Sarcasm, but not really (tweet).

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

Sigh...

 

Kane County Bottom of the 10th

 

Pitching Change: Miguel Sanchez replaces Daniel Brown.

Anfernee Grier walks.

Marcus Wilson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Aguilar. Anfernee Grier to 2nd.

Ramon Hernandez homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Anfernee Grier scores. Marcus Wilson scores.

[Mass Haas]

Final: New Orleans 11, Colorado Springs 10

 

Sky Sox Rally Falls Short

Phillips gets four hits for 31st multi-hit game of 2017

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

 

Brett Phillips recorded his first four-hit night of the season, driving in a run Saturday night. (Paat Kelly photo)

 

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Lewis Brinson HR

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

In the 13 games since he was sent down from Milwaukee, Brett Phillips is 23-for-49 (.469), nine extra base hits, eight walks, 13 K's. There will always be a bias regarding PCL stat lines, but goodness, he's been so solid all season, really.

 

46% of Brett Phillips' hits this year have been for extra bases.

 

Just letting you know here I'm going to steal that line from you for Twitter-purposes. And I'm rounding up to 47%! Thanks!

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Look for these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog

 

The Sky Sox overnight game summaries serve their purpose, but the real gem is the follow-up next day recap that Dan Acheson puts together as part of the Sky Sox pre-game paperwork release that we link to every day, as indicated just above.

 

Be sure to check that out Sunday afternoon. Dan will do more justice to a 12-11 game, even a loss, than I could ever attempt to here. Dan's work has been pretty awesome all season long, and I really should have highlighted it even more than we do.

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In the 13 games since he was sent down from Milwaukee, Brett Phillips is 23-for-49 (.469), nine extra base hits, eight walks, 13 K's. There will always be a bias regarding PCL stat lines, but goodness, he's been so solid all season, really.

 

46% of Brett Phillips' hits this year have been for extra bases.

 

Just letting you know here I'm going to steal that line from you for Twitter-purposes. And I'm rounding up to 47%! Thanks!

 

Simply put, the kid is not a 4th OF in the majors. Not when combining that glove with that kind of ability to square up the bat with the ball. He was man among boys when I saw him here in Vegas. The level of play just seemed beneath him, yet not one sign that he felt wronged being there. The jumps he gets on balls hit to center and the gaps is what really stands out when watching him. I've seen it in person and watching him play CF with the big club.

 

Just needs time in the majors to adjust and put up average to above average numbers on offense. And the glove will make him a plus player

[JohnBriggs12]

I really think Phillips needs to be with the big club. He looked settled in the last time (more so than Brinson). I'm still wary of the K's but he's got better minor league pedigree than Broxton and is a LH bat.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Biloxi 5, Tennessee 0

 

If Taylor Jungmann can make a conquering (and dominating) return to the Pacific Coast League (and in particular, Colorado Springs), then 28-year-old Aaron Wilkerson deserves that same opportunity. There is the whole Biloxi playoff push factor, granted, and the Brewers would surely like to see both their AAA and AA teams in the postseason (wow, could that wreak havoc with rosters -- did you listen to the Rick Sweet interview above I suggested?). But talk about having nothing left to prove at AA.

 

Wilkerson notches 10th win as Shuckers blank Smokies

Johnny Davis and Clint Coulter hit homers in the Shuckers win

 

 

Aaron Wilkerson allowed just three hits over seven innings on Saturday night at MGM Park (Hunter Reed photo)

 

Not sure if it's been Chris or Erik from the broadcast duo posting game summaries all season (maybe a combined home/road effort), but regardless, excellent work all season long, thanks.

 

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VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: Game highlights

 

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Biloxi Box Score

 

Going to be fun on September 1st when the Brewers find a 40-man roster spot for uber-speedster Johnny Davis as a pinchrunner extraordinaire -- you might say no other player is rooting harder for the Brewers to be in the hunt as of that date. Stolen base #38 in 46 attempts Saturday night.

 

Biloxi Game Log

[LouisEly]

 

46% of Brett Phillips' hits this year have been for extra bases.

 

Just letting you know here I'm going to steal that line from you for Twitter-purposes. And I'm rounding up to 47%! Thanks!

Did you at least give me credit?

 

In the minors it rounded up to 47%, but when including the majors it was 46% pretty much right on the dot.