Link Report for Friday 8/18

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF!

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: TBD at Iowa (Cubs), 6:38 PM pre-game, 7:08 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 Freddy Peralta 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 Zack Brown at home vs. Frederick (Orioles), 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: LHP Drake Owenby at home vs. Quad Cities (Astros), 6:40 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 Michael Petersen at Great Falls (White Sox), 7:40 PM pre-game, 8:00 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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

 

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Maryvale: at the Athletics' complex in Mesa, 7:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at the DSL Pirates, 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 Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

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:

 

Des Moines, IA

 

Jackson, TN

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Grand Chute, WI

 

Great Falls, MT

 

Mesa, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

Timber Rattler DVR Alert

 

MON. 8/21 vs. Quad Cities (Astros), 12:00 PM

 

Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin

[Mass Haas]

So it appears the two Dominican Summer League games from Thursday that were suspended won't be made up. The teams that they played aren't on the schedule the rest of the way. If that changes, we'll catch it.

 

Our intrepid Toby only has to post on two games today, not four...

[Mass Haas]

Via the Journal-Sentinel's Todd Rosiak --

 

I’ve been told that RHP Corbin Burnes will remain at Class AA Biloxi. News that he was promoted to Class AAA Colorado Springs is erroneous.

 

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We did hint on the forum that this was a possibility.

 

The biggest winner in all this --

 

Biloxi's playoff chances!

[markedman5]

Biloxi still looking for their first hit.......but it's only the 9th inning so they got time.

[MrTPlush]

Shuckers avoid being no-hit by Generals, but fall 2-1

Freddy Peralta struck out seven over 5.1 innings on Friday

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Freddy Peralta has 68 strikeouts over his first 47.2 innings pitched as a Shucker (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

The Shuckers tried to mount a late rally in the 9th with their first hits of the game, but fell short in a 2-1 loss to Jackson. The General's starter took his no hit bid into the 9th inning, but a pair of hits to start the inning ended his bid at history. Unfortunately the Shuckers couldn't get Dustin Houle in to score the tying run stranding him on 2nd. Freddy Peralta went 5.1 innings of two run ball while striking out seven Jackson hitters. Luis Ortiz pitched in relief Friday night going two innings while giving up a run.

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Freddy Peralta (7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 10 K) started the game while Javier S (2.0 IP, 3K) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Tyrone Taylor (0-0, RBI)

Dustin Houle (1-3, 2B)

Angel Ortega (1-3, R)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Angel Ortega ends the no hitter.

 

Biloxi Top of the 9th

 

Biloxi Top of the 9th

Angel Ortega singles on a soft ground ball to second baseman Vladimir Frias.

Dustin Houle doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Kelly Dugan. Angel Ortega to 3rd.

Tyrone Taylor out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Jamie Westbrook. Angel Ortega scores.

Pitching Change: Joey Krehbiel replaces Frank Duncan, batting 9th.

Johnny Davis flies out to left fielder Jamie Westbrook.

Troy Stokes Jr. strikes out swinging.

[And That]

Bickford FB 91-93 tonight. As I said, no need to worry about his velocity.

[reillymcshane]

Mudcats open home stand with 6-2 victory

Carolina totaled 14 hits in a game for the second straight time while taking Friday's series opener

By Carolina Mudcats

 

 

Carolina Box Score

 

The hits kept coming - 14 to be specific - for the Mudcats on Friday, as Carolina downed Frederick 6-2. Monte Harrison, Lucas Erceg and Luis Aviles had three hits apiece to lead the way. On the mound, Zack Brown pitched seven strong innings to get the win.

 

The Mudcats could have scored a lot more runs, but were only 4-16 with runners in scoring position. Carolina stole five bases in the game without getting caught.

 

Pitching Summary:

 

Zack Brown: 7.0 IP, 7 hits, 2 ER, 0BB, 5K, Win

Eric Hanhold: 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 1BB, 1k, Save

 

Hitting Summary:

 

Monte Harrison: 3-5, 2B, 2 SB

Lucas Erceg: 3-5, 2B

Luis Aviles: 3-4, 2 SB

Weston Wilson: 2-4, BB

Cooper Hummel: 2-5, 2B

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Down 2-1, the Mudcats scored two runs in the 7th (thanks to three doubles and a walk), then added three more in the 8th to clinch the victory.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 7th

Corey Ray strikes out swinging.

Monte Harrison doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Randolph Gassaway.

With Lucas Erceg batting, Monte Harrison steals (11) 3rd base.

Lucas Erceg doubles (28) on a line drive to center fielder Glynn Davis. Monte Harrison scores.

Weston Wilson walks.

Cooper Hummel doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Ademar Rifaela. Lucas Erceg scores. Weston Wilson to 3rd.

Luis Aviles strikes out swinging.

Wendell Rijo flies out to right fielder Ademar Rifaela.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 8th

Pitching Change: Alex Katz replaces Jay Flaa.

Caleb Whalen hit by pitch.

Trent Clark out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Alex Katz to first baseman Yermin Mercedes. Caleb Whalen to 2nd.

With Corey Ray batting, wild pitch by Alex Katz, Caleb Whalen to 3rd.

Corey Ray walks.

Monte Harrison singles on a line drive to right fielder Ademar Rifaela. Caleb Whalen scores. Corey Ray to 3rd.

With Lucas Erceg batting, Monte Harrison steals (12) 2nd base.

Lucas Erceg grounds out, second baseman Drew Turbin to first baseman Yermin Mercedes.

Weston Wilson singles on a ground ball to pitcher Alex Katz. Corey Ray scores. Monte Harrison scores. Throwing error by pitcher Alex Katz.

Cooper Hummel grounds out, shortstop Chris Clare to first baseman Yermin Mercedes.

[jvrocksaz]

Overall Freddy Peralta now with 146 k's in 104 IP as a 21 year old in AA. Not bad at all!

[OnTheBlack]

Bickford FB 91-93 tonight. As I said, no need to worry about his velocity.

 

 

That's good to hear, but I just don't know what to make of any of Bickford's velocity reports. The fact that he was hitting the mid 90's regularly before being drafted 10th by the Jays before negotiations broke down without any reason given combined with the fact that he was suspended 80 games for PED use and that his velocity has varied his entire career, it just doesn't seem like we got the hard throwing middle of the rotation or high leverage reliever we had hoped.

 

And here are the comments made by the Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos when talking about the reason why he didn't sign(this was just a year after they were unable to reach an agreement with Tyler Beede in the 1st round, something that was strictly because of the signing bonus. Anthopoulos was trying to respond to questions about the teams decision making.

 

“I know I’m being evasive on this, out of respect to all parties involved,” said Anthopoulos. “I guess I would just ask you guys to not jump to conclusions — you know, people immediately jump to money or greed or things like that. Without all the information I don’t think it’s fair, that’s all. Sometimes I wish I could say more, but I can’t.”

 

Does this at least raise the possibility that MAYBE the Jays got a positive test from Bickford or that he refused a test?

 

I try not to jump to wild conclusions and still hold out hope he can be a nice part of the future, but it seems like there's at least valid reasons to question that he'll be able to get his velocity back to where it once was without any help. I guess we can hope that he still has some projection left, because from what I did see of him, he had a lot of movement on his fastball and really nice command of it.

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO TWEETS via @BrewerProspect:

 

Tyrone Taylor OF Assist

 

Freddy Peralta "K" Inning Montage

 

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From the Biloxi game summary you read --

 

"With 17 games remaining in the regular season, the Shuckers will either remain 0.5 games out of first place or fall 1.5 games back depending on the result of Jacksonville's game at Mobile."

 

0.5 games out it is...

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect:

 

Zack Brown K Montage

 

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VIDEO TWEETS via the Mudcats:

 

More Zack Brown

 

Slick middle infield work

 

Monte Harrison double

 

 

Cooper Hummel RBI double

[reillymcshane]

Overall Freddy Peralta now with 146 k's in 104 IP as a 21 year old in AA. Not bad at all!

Once he can improves on his 55 walks, then he'll start earning some real notice. But the guy's been effective - limiting hits in a big way (only 68 this year).

[Mass Haas]

Via MiLB.com --

 

Staked to a 2-0 lead, Frank Duncan came out in the ninth and got ahead, 0-2, against Biloxi leadoff man Angel Ortega. Despite facing a "well-executed" slider, Ortega legged out a broken-bat infield single to end the no-hit bid.

 

[Mass Haas]

Final: Colorado Springs 7, Iowa 3

 

Sky Sox Bounce Back

Four-run eighth fuels victory ahead of key series with Oklahoma City

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

From the summary you just read, linked above --

 

Iowa jumped out to a 1-0 lead after one inning of play, but the Sky Sox (72-51) responded and broke their long scoreless drought with two runs in the top of the second to take a 2-1 lead. The first three Sox reached on hits against Iowa starter Pierce Johnson, capped by Nick Noonan's two-run single to score Chris Colabello and Nate Orf.

 

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

RHP Michael Blazek got the start as the "TBD" when his outright assignment became official (66 pitches); Brett Phillips doubled and walked twice; Yadiel Rivera 3-for-his-last-34, his 2017 AAA OPS (in the PCL) is down to .579, just above his AAA career line of .578. Couldn't replicate his .717 AA OPS, and it's going to cost him an extended MLB career.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

[Mass Haas]

Final: Quad Cities 10, Wisconsin 3

 

Quad Cities Pulls Away Late to Beat Rattlers

River Bandits break 3-3 tie with two runs in sixth and five runs in seventh

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

Summary linked above...

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Tonight’s Papa John’s Pizza Postgame Podcast features audio from Matt Erickson, Colton Cross, and Mitch Ghelfi. Plus, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner talk about the 10–3 loss to the River Bandits."

 

In which we learn Mitch Ghelfi's extended absence was due to thump surgery - ouch.

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

Oh Nattino, will the "stuff" ever translate?

 

Wisconsin Game Log

[Mass Haas]

Final: Great Falls 10, Helena 7

 

Brewers Lose Shootout At Centene

Great Falls uses 9 extra base hits to win high-scoring game in first meeting since June 30

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

Photo of RHP Alec Bettinger from prior game at the summary link

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Tough to lose when you play clean defense and your opponent commits five errors.

 

Three hits, including a triple, for 20-year-old Nic Pierre, now at .319 (only five walks in 199 AB's).

 

Helena Game Log

 

The Brewers had the man they wanted up as a pinch-hitter, but not to be --

 

Helena Top of the 9th

 

Jay Feliciano reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Amado Nunez. Jay Feliciano to 2nd.

Gabriel Garcia pops out to shortstop Max Dutto.

Chad McClanahan flies out to right fielder Nolan Brown. Jay Feliciano to 3rd.

Payton Henry doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Tracy Hadley. Jay Feliciano scores.

With Franly Mallen batting, wild pitch by Jhoan Quijada, Payton Henry to 3rd.

Franly Mallen walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter KJ Harrison replaces Nick Roscetti.

KJ Harrison pops out to second baseman Tate Blackman.

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO via MontanaSports.com: Excellent report

 

Size not slowing Helena Brewers’ Jose Gomez

 

(Chad McClanahan is the teammate in the video commenting on Jose.)

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO REPORT: 2017 20th round RHP Austin Rubick sits down with Sande Charles to discuss development in the AZL

 

Transcript of first five minutes at the link, full video below

 

[And That]

AZL Brewers 6, AZL Athletics 4

 

AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

The most notable part of this win was the debut of 2nd round pick Caden Lemons. It was an efficient debut, with two fly ball outs and one ground ball out in his inning pitched. Phil Bickford pitched 3 more innings as he ramps up to perhaps join Carolina or Biloxi for the last few weeks of the season. Young lefties Brendan Murphy and Karlos Morales pitched as well.

 

Jon Olczak, rehabbing with the AZL team, left the game after one batter, deemed to be an "injured shoulder" by the game log stringer.

 

Pat McInerney and Brent Diaz both notched two hits. Both of McInerney's hits were doubles, as was one of Diaz's. Jean Carmona got his first stateside hit, a triple. Je'Von Ward joined the extra base fun as well, with a double. Rob Henry had a hit, walked twice, and stole two bases (his 14th and 15th).

 

5th round pick Nick Egnatuk returned to the field for the first time since July 31st after leaving that game with an injury.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

Big inning, except for Egnatuk:

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 2nd

Nick Egnatuk grounds out, shortstop Nick Allen to first baseman Chris Iriart.

Brent Diaz doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Lazaro Armenteros.

Robert Henry singles on a ground ball to left fielder Lazaro Armenteros. Brent Diaz to 3rd.

With Je'Von Ward batting, Brent Diaz steals (3) home. Robert Henry steals (14) 2nd base. Robert Henry advances to 3rd. Throwing error by shortstop Nick Allen.

Je'Von Ward doubles (4) on a fly ball to center fielder Jeramiah McCray. Robert Henry scores.

Jean Carmona triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Jeramiah McCray. Je'Von Ward scores.

Yeison Coca singles on a fly ball to left fielder Lazaro Armenteros. Jean Carmona scores.

Jesus Lujano called out on strikes.

Pitching Change: Jose Mora replaces Osvaldo Berrios.

With Pat McInerney batting, Yeison Coca steals (5) 2nd base.

Pat McInerney doubles (16) on a fly ball to center fielder Jeramiah McCray. Yeison Coca scores.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez walks.

Nick Egnatuk flies out to left fielder Lazaro Armenteros.

[And That]

DSL Cubs2 2, DSL Brewers 0

 

DSL Brewers Boxscore

 

The Brewers' offense managed to be hit by more pitches (2) than get hits (1). Luis Avalo's 7th inning single saved the team from being on the wrong side of a headline.

 

Just-turned 17 year old Michele Vassalotti turned in another fine outing, working 5 innings while allowing 2 runs on 3 hits, while striking out 4. Jenri Montas and Oscar Brito kept the Cubs at bay for the final 4 innings.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

The offense:

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th

Aaron Familia grounds out, first baseman Raymond Pena to pitcher Jesus Tejada.

Pablo Abreu grounds out, third baseman Ignacio Otano to first baseman Raymond Pena.

Luis Avalo singles on a line drive to left fielder Carmelo Alfonzo.

Victor Maria flies out to left fielder Carmelo Alfonzo.

[And That]

DSL Brewers Co-op 5, DSL Pirates 1

 

DSL Brewers Co-op Boxscore

 

Brewers batters accounted for one of the team's five hits and two of the team's five walks. Javier Castillo, three year DSL vet, is quietly hitting .309 this year and hit his 4th double. Luis Avila, he of a career .012 ISO, walked and nabbed three stolen bases.

 

Two Brewers pitchers, Juan Gomez and Jose Alberro, held the Pirates to one run though they both walked as many as they struck out.

 

DSL Brewers Co-op Game Log

 

It makes me sad that Makesiondon Kelkboom is not our guy/A Very DSL Inning:

 

SL Indians/Brewers Top of the 5th

Pitching Change: Kleiner Machado replaces Santiago Florez.

Luis De La Rosa walks.

With Gaspar Palacio batting, throwing error by Kleiner Machado on the pickoff attempt, Luis De La Rosa to 2nd.

Gaspar Palacio pops out to first baseman Matthew Mercedes.

Antonio Perez flies out to right fielder Larry Alcime.

Luis Avila reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Ronaldo Paulino. Luis De La Rosa scores.

With Makesiondon Kelkboom batting, Luis Avila steals (12) 2nd base.

With Makesiondon Kelkboom batting, Luis Avila steals (13) 3rd base.

Makesiondon Kelkboom walks.

Micael Ramirez triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Larry Alcime. Luis Avila scores. Makesiondon Kelkboom scores.

Pablo Jimenez strikes out swinging.