Link Report for Wednesday 8/16

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Wednesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Taylor Jungmann at Iowa (Cubs), 11:38 AM pre-game, 12:08 PM 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 Corbin Burnes at Jackson (Diamondbacks), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 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 Down East (Cubs), 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 Josh Pennington at Beloit (Athletics), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 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 Gabe Friese at home vs. Orem (Angels), 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: at home vs. the young Dodgers, 7:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: Idle

 

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.

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

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

 

Jackson, TN

 

Kinston, NC

 

Beloit, WI

 

Helena, MT

 

Maryvale, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

Here's the latest example of Dan Acheson's "Sox Scribbles" pre-game post that I was discussing as a great read each day (we link to it in our Media Notes section above).

 

Learn about a controversial Fan Interference call from Tuesday's doubleheader.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Iowa 2, Colorado Springs 0

 

Sky Sox Shut Out, 2-0, In Matinee

Vogt records first two-hit game in Sky Sox uniform

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Taylor Jungmann recorded his fifth quality starts in his last six outings Wednesday afternoon.

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

More good work from Wei-Chung Wang in addition to Jungmann;

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Ejection: Colorado Springs Sky Sox second baseman Mauricio Dubon ejected by 3B umpire David Arrieta (6th)

 

Iowa Bottom of the 6th

 

Maybe Dubon thought he was interfered with? But he's such a nice young man!

 

Jemile Weeks walks.

Mike Freeman singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Phillips. Jemile Weeks to 2nd.

Taylor Davis grounds into a force out, third baseman Ivan De Jesus Jr. to second baseman Mauricio Dubon. Jemile Weeks scores. Mike Freeman out at 2nd. Taylor Davis advances to 1st, on a throwing error by second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

Colorado Springs Sky Sox second baseman Mauricio Dubon ejected by 3B umpire David Arrieta.

Defensive Substitution: Nick Noonan replaces second baseman Mauricio Dubon, batting 2nd, playing second base.

Bijan Rademacher doubles (14) on a fly ball to left fielder Kyle Wren. Taylor Davis scores.

Jacob Hannemann pops out softly to shortstop Yadiel Rivera.

Chris Dominguez grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Stephen Vogt.

[And That]

Just a reminder, today's regular DSL game was played a few weeks ago, so just the co-op team was in action. Recap up later.

[Mass Haas]

Via the Snappers --

 

BELOIT, WI - The Beloit Snappers and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game on Wednesday at Pohlman Field has been postponed due to inclement weather and wet field conditions. A doubleheader has been scheduled for Thursday with two seven-inning games beginning at 4:00 PM to make up the contest and complete their four-game set.

 

The rain out is the fifth opening lost at Pohlman Field in 2017 by weather that resulted in a cancelation or postponed game. The Snappers and Timber Rattlers have experienced the suspension or postponement of three games in their season series, two of them in Beloit.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "Manager Mike Guerrero talks about the no-hitter on Monday and previews the series in Jackson."

 

(Sneaks in an S-bomb, love it )

[And That]

A day after Ernesto Martinez debuted for the AZL Brewers, Jean Carmona is debuting for the AZL Brewers tonight.

[djd1228]

Great night for carolina.. the big 4 hitters all tallying a hit and yamamoto pitching a gem

[MrTPlush]

Shuckers rally for win over Generals in series opener

Biloxi pulls within a 1/2 game of division lead with 19 remaining

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Johnny Davis was 3-for-5 and scored the winning run on Wednesday night (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

Quick Summary:

 

It was Corbin Burnes day and while he did not have a dominating start it was still a solid day on the hill. Burnes went 5.1 innings giving up two runs and striking out five General batters. Johnny Davis and Troy Stokes Jr. had impressive days at the top of the order both going 3-5 on the night. Both also played a huge part in capturing a 6-4 win over the Generals. With Clint Coulter at the plate the two outfielders successfully completed a double steal. After walking Clint Coulter to load up the bases Gabriel Noriega smacked a single to RF to bring them home. Matt Ramsey shut the door in the bottom of the 10th to send the Shuckers home winners.

 

Pitching Summary:

 

On the mound, Corbin Burnes (5.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 K) started the game while Josh Uhen (0.2 IP) Nick Ramirez (1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, BB), Taylor Williams (1.0 IP, K), Quintin Torres-Costa (1.0 IP) Matt Ramsey (1.0 IP, H, K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Troy Stokes Jr. (3-5, R, SB)

Johnny Davis (3-5, 2 R, SB)

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

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Gabriel Noriega hits game-winning single.

 

Biloxi Top of the 10th

 

Pitching Change: Gabe Speier replaces Joey Krehbiel, batting 9th, replacing Kelly Dugan.

Johnny Davis singles on a ground ball to shortstop Vladimir Frias.

Troy Stokes Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Emilio Bonifacio. Johnny Davis to 2nd.

With Clint Coulter batting, Johnny Davis steals (39) 3rd base. Troy Stokes Jr. steals (4) 2nd base.

Gabe Speier intentionally walks Clint Coulter.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a fly ball to right fielder Victor Reyes. Johnny Davis scores. Troy Stokes Jr. Fielding error by right fielder Victor Reyes. Clint Coulter out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Victor Reyes to third baseman Marty Herum.

Jake Gatewood grounds out, third baseman Marty Herum to second baseman Daniel Lockhart to first baseman Kevin Cron. Gabriel Noriega to 2nd.

Angel Ortega pops out to first baseman Kevin Cron in foul territory.

[Jenkins5]

Takes from tonight:

 

Jungmann deserves another big league look. Thing with him, when he is Clicking & confident.... you need to ride him! He has proven himself before. He is not as consistent as you may want but if he is throwing strikes, he is a darn good pitcher. We know that. When he is throwing the way he has, he can get big league hitters out.

 

Stoked will never get love he deserves. The kid will be an MLB player. 4th OF or starter, regardless... there is a reason he was the OF promoted & a reason he is hittting over .300 for Bioloxi. Kid can play ball.

 

Burnes is who he is. Guy can pitch at any level.

 

Griep.... why the heck is he still at Carolina? Please someone explain?! Dominated as a closer with Trats & for Mudcats past two years. No clue why he's been passed over.

[Mass Haas]

 

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Boy, did that "recent success" continue here --

 

Final: Carolina 3, Down East 1

 

Yamamoto goes seven strong in 3-1 victory

The Mudcats took a two games to one series lead with the 3-1 road win

 

Details galore within...

 

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VIDEO TWEETS via the Mudcats: Check out the Carolina timeline for several field-level highlights

 

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Carolina Box Score

 

SS Luis Aviles 30-for-37 in SB's, OPS .576, though; speaking of 30-for-37, that's exactly the career mark for sneaky/smart basestealing catcher Max McDowell. Clark, Ray, Harrison, and Erceg all reached base twice, so despite the low-scoring game (and win, thank you), we'll take those results.

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Seems like fans keep waiting for Jordan Yamamoto to reach a talent wall, and he never does. So, so solid, looking forward to Biloxi success next summer.

[Mass Haas]

Back to the Shuckers --

 

AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud - Game Highlights

 

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VIDEO TWEETS via @BrewerProspect:

 

Jake Gatewood double

 

Corbin Burnes K Montage

 

Troy Stokes' three base knocks

[Mass Haas]

Final: Orem 11, Helena 2

 

Brewers Held To Four Hits In Loss

Helena hits into three double plays, drops second straight to Owlz

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

Nick Roscetti and Antonio Pineiro in the photo at the link...

 

Helena Box Score

 

First time 22-year-old RHP Gabe Friese has been roughed up in 13 pro appearances...

 

Helena Game Log

 

Another potential injury issue --

 

Helena Bottom of the 4th

 

Jay Feliciano walks.

Payton Henry strikes out swinging.

Gabriel Garcia grounds into a double play, third baseman Franklin Torres to second baseman Stephen Kerr to first baseman David MacKinnon. Jay Feliciano out at 2nd.

 

Orem Top of the 5th

 

Defensive Substitution: Nic Pierre replaces left fielder Jay Feliciano, batting 4th, playing left field.

[CheezWizHed]

Takes from tonight:

 

Jungmann deserves another big league look. Thing with him, when he is Clicking & confident.... you need to ride him! He has proven himself before. He is not as consistent as you may want but if he is throwing strikes, he is a darn good pitcher. We know that. When he is throwing the way he has, he can get big league hitters out.

 

Stoked will never get love he deserves. The kid will be an MLB player. 4th OF or starter, regardless... there is a reason he was the OF promoted & a reason he is hittting over .300 for Bioloxi. Kid can play ball.

 

Burnes is who he is. Guy can pitch at any level.

 

Griep.... why the heck is he still at Carolina? Please someone explain?! Dominated as a closer with Trats & for Mudcats past two years. No clue why he's been passed over.

 

Dominate for Griep is a little strong. Nice ERA (2.05 in '16, 2.18 in '17), but his K and BB rates went from good last year (8.5 and 2.8/9IP) to weak this year (7.4 and 4.4). Its his first year at A+ and he hasn't repeated any level. So I don't know why you think he has been skipped.

 

I do agree about Jungmann however. He has rebounded nicely, especially at AAA this year.

[brewmann04]

I would not mind Griep getting another bump.

and I agree totally an Jungmann hopefully he get a shot again

[Mass Haas]

[And That]

AZL Dodgers 6, AZL Brewers 0

 

AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

Another day, another surprise promotion from the DSL, another loss. As I said above, 17 year old bonus baby Jean Carmona was promoted stateside after a successful DSL campaign and started at shortstop for the AZL club. He did not experience the success that Ernesto Martinez did the day before, however, as he was hitless (and walkless and strikeout-less) in four plate appearances. Small bit of good news - Carmona had 18 errors (.919 FPCT) in the DSL and played clean defense in this game, albeit on all of three chances. Carmona slashed .302/.406/.447 for the main DSL squad. In addition to the excellent OBP, his ISO of .145 was about 1.7 times DSL league average. So the 6'1, 183 pound switch hitter has some thump. The concept of a 17 year old Latin American signee playing in the AZL for the Brewers is somewhat novel, and encouraging. Then again, the same was said about Gilbert Lara.

 

I'll keep an eye out on the DSL box score today to see if any other position player is suspiciously missing.

 

Ernesto Martinez followed up his monster stateside game one with an 0-4 of his own on Wednesday, striking out once. Julian Jarrard (get this guy out of Arizona) had another two base knocks, and Julio Mendez notched a double.

 

Wilfred Salaman got tagged for 5 runs over his 4 1/3. 11th rounder Max Lazar allowed a run in two innings of work, striking out 3. Lazar has yet to walk anyone through 9 1/3 pro innings.

 

Mike Gonzalez had his second encouraging outing in a row, though his ERA and WHIP are still eye-averting, and will be pretty much no matter what he accomplishes for the remainder of the season. It is an important reminder that at this level, there is a need to parse stats a little more than normal. If Gonzalez pitches another 10 scoreless innings, his ERA is going to still be 8.62, but there was also clearly progress made.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

As close as the Brewers got to scoring:

 

AZL Brewers Bottom of the 3rd

Leugim Castillo grounds out, shortstop Erisbel Arruebarrena to first baseman Eric Meza.

Julio Mendez doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Shakir Albert.

Yeison Coca singles on a ground ball to right fielder Felix Osorio. Julio Mendez to 3rd.

Jean Carmona reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Eric Meza to catcher Alvaro Rubi. Julio Mendez out at home. Yeison Coca to 2nd.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez strikes out swinging.

[Harry Doyles JD]

Just a reminder, today's regular DSL game was played a few weeks ago, so just the co-op team was in action. Recap up later.

 

Wait a sec....who invented time travel, and why didn't anyone tell me???

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[And That]

DSL Brewers Co-op 8, DSL Rays2 4

 

DSL Brewers Co-op Boxscore

 

Let's talk about Bryan Torres. The 20 year old Puerto Rican catcher is a bit old for DSL ball. But he has been superb this year, his third in the league. The lefty-swinging backstop sports a .313/.399/.398 slash. The slugging may not seem extraordinary, but keep in mind that DSL league slugging hovers around the .085 ISO mark. So he's hitting for league average power while striking out - get this - 6 times in his 149 plate appearances this year. Six. That works out to a 4% K rate. Through 346 pro PAs, he has a 6.4% K rate. That's insane. He's not a slash and dash hitter either, as his 11.8% career walk rate attests to. Good fly ball rate at 34.1% this year. Uses all fields as he pulls the ball only 40.8% of the time. Oh, and on defense, Torres has thrown out 46% of potential base stealers. He's even shown some positional versatility, playing first, second, and third.

 

Stats aren't everything and there may well be some quirks about his game that prohibit him from being a prospect but man, Bryan freaking Torres.

 

The co-op squad also played a game on Tuesday, and won it. Torres got two hits (did not strike out), and Javier Castillo matched that hit total. One of Castillo's was a double. Luis Avilia went hitless but walked 3 times. Even though he didn't have a PA in Tuesday's game I should mention that Torres' backup, Ismael Rosado, is hitting .350/.418/.417 himself.

 

As for the pitching, there was none, unless you're willing to count Indians pitchers. Which I'm not.

 

DSL Brewers Co-op Game Log

 

The winning inning:

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 7th

Luis Avila walks.

Makesiondon Kelkboom out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Ender Cespedes to first baseman Robert Valera. Luis Avila to 2nd.

Bryan Torres singles on a line drive to left fielder Johampher Arrendoll. Luis Avila to 3rd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Elian Gonzalez replaces Bryan Torres.

Pablo Jimenez walks. Elian Gonzalez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Rodolfo Sanchez replaces Ender Cespedes.

Julio Cabrera doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Diego Infante. Luis Avila scores. Elian Gonzalez scores. Pablo Jimenez to 3rd.

Rafael Brito singles on a line drive to left fielder Johampher Arrendoll. Pablo Jimenez scores. Julio Cabrera scores.

Javier Castillo singles on a line drive to right fielder Diego Infante. Rafael Brito scores. Javier Castillo to 3rd. Throwing error by right fielder Diego Infante.

Derian Perez pops out to shortstop Abiezel Ramirez.

Bryan Dimas grounds out, shortstop Abiezel Ramirez to first baseman Robert Valera.