Link Report for Saturday 8/26 - Prayers in Maryvale

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Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Bubba Derby at New Orleans (Marlins), 5:30 PM pre-game, 6:00 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 Corbin Burnes at home vs. Jacksonville (Marlins), 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 Trey Supak at Myrtle Beach (Sox), 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 Victor Diaz at Clinton (Mariners), 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 Gabe Friese at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 8:15 PM pre-game, 8:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

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

 

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Maryvale: at the Angels' complex in Tempe, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: Two games vs. the DSL Mets' #2 Squad, 9:30 AM; Brewers the "home team" for the 2nd game, each contest slated for seven innings

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Astros' "Orange" 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

 

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:

 

New Orleans, LA

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Clinton, IA

 

Helena, MT

 

Mesa, AZ

 

Santo Domingo, DR

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Timber Rattler DVR Alert

 

WED. 8/30 vs. Beloit (Athletics), 7:00 PM

 

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

 

Last TV game of the season.

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Final: DSL Astros Orange 7, DSL Indians/Brewers 2

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

The Astros scored five runs in the top of the tenth inning as they topped the Brewers co-op team by a score of 7-2. Henry Medina started and went six innings, allowing two runs, one earned. Wilmy De Jesus followed and was charged with the loss after giving up five unearned runs. Elian Gonzalez recorded three hits for the Brewers while Ismael Rosado finished the day 2-for-3 with an RBI.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

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Final: DSL Brewers 2, DSL Mets2 0 (Game One)

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers took game one of their doubleheader on Saturday, scoring two runs in the eighth to defeat the Mets, 2-0. Michele Vassalotti started and worked seven scoreless innings to pick up the win, with Jesus Brea recording his 10th save. Joel Munoz and Aaron Familia each finished the day 1-for-3 with a base on balls and second baseman Luis Manon added the only other Brewers' base hit.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 8th

Luis Manon starts inning at 2nd base.

Francis Florentino hits a sacrifice bunt. Luis Manon scores. Francis Florentino to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Jefferson Escorcha.

Anderson Melendez pops out to first baseman David Lozano.

Joel Munoz singles on a line drive to center fielder Jhoander Saez. Francis Florentino scores. Joel Munoz to 2nd. Fielding error by center fielder Jhoander Saez.

Jefferson Escorcha intentionally walks Aaron Familia.

Bryan Connell grounds into a double play, third baseman Rafael Valdez to second baseman Luis Santana to first baseman David Lozano. Aaron Familia out at 2nd.

 

Final: DSL Mets2 3, DSL Brewers 1 (Game Two)

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers jumped out to a lead in game two, but the Mets answered with two in the fifth and one in the seventh as they split Saturday's doubleheader. Freisis Adames started and took the loss, despite allowing just one earned run over five innings. Luis Manon tripled and Joel Munoz doubled while Luis Avalo and Francis Florentino each added a single in the Brewers' final Dominican Summer League game of the season.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

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Thought it was best to break off a separate thread where we can send out thoughts and prayers to Maryvale infielder Julio Mendez, who reportedly was administered CPR after being hit by a pitch in the Arizona Brewers game in Tempe tonight.

 

We will include the game report among others within this Link Report, but obviously everything takes a back seat to Mendez' well-being, so here is the dedicated thread; please post any specific thoughts and/or updates within that thread only, thanks.

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Final: Colorado Springs 10, New Orleans 2

 

Offense Erupts In Win In Bayou

Kyle Wren's 5 RBI Saturday night marked a new career high after recording a quartet of RBI on two different occasions

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

It's been 20 years, Sky Sox fans, but your playoff-qualifying magic number is down to one, details at the link above.

 

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The Baby Cakes are 53-77, but their announcers maintain great enthusiasm!

 

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Bowdien Henry Asa Derby has a 1.13 WHIP in 11 Pacific Coast League starts. He's just 23. Take that, Billy Beane!

 

RHP Tristan Archer and LHP Tyler Webb finished up nicely. We'll probably see Webb on 9/1 with the Brewers, but he hasn't exactly impressed with the Sky Sox.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

Is 27-year-old catcher Rene Garcia the next Manny Pina? Guarantee you there are discussions in the front office about trying to retain the pending minor league free agent with the stellar defensive reputation who appears to be breaking out offensively in 2017.

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AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "Shuckers manager Mike Guerrero previews the pivotal series against Jacksonville at MGM Park."

 

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AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "Brewers GM David Stearns visits the booth during the 5th inning of Saturday's game with Jacksonville. Corbin Burnes, Minor league development and partnership between the Brewers and Shuckers are discusssed."

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Final: Jacksonville 7, Biloxi 6

 

Oh man, not in front of the Brewers' GM, they didn't, this one was painful.

 

Jacksonville outlasts Shuckers in seesaw battle on Saturday night

Shuckers drop to five games back of Jacksonville with nine games to play

 

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VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: Game highlights (and lowlights) oh, Tyrone Taylor so close on the diving attempt you just read about at the link above)

 

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Biloxi Box Score

 

Both RHP's Josh Uhen and Forrest Snow had been touched up in a recent outing -- that was a fateful 7th inning, though, in which they combined to surrender the four key runs.

 

Johnny Davis' high-water month for OBP was July (.361). Even reaching five times on Saturday, his August OBP is .316. Lots of progress during the season overall, though.

 

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Johnny Davis - he fast.

 

Biloxi Game Log

 

RHP Corbin Burnes had walked more than two in a game only twice prior all season, the last time on May 4th. He doled out five free passes here -- did all the pitchers hear David Stearns was in the house?

 

The Shuckers need to grab the next four games in this series to give themselves a chance in the final week.

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Final: Carolina 3, Myrtle Beach 2

 

Ray hits go-ahead triple as Mudcats win fourth straight

Corey Ray had a go-ahead RBI triple in the seventh as the Mudcats defeated the Pelicans

 

Did you know the Mudcats are now closer in their playoff chase than the Shuckers? The difference is that Biloxi plays the teams directly in front of them. But the Muddies aren't dead yet.

 

Good summary above, as always, from the Carolina folks.

 

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VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Corey Ray triple (HR shy of a cycle)

 

VIDEO TWEET via the Mudcats: Final outs double play induced by closer Nate Griep

 

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Carolina Box Score

 

Is RHP Eric Hanhold's walkout music via the Beatles? It should be. Or maybe Hootie and the Blowfish. Think about it.

 

22-year-old switch-hitting catcher Cooper Hummel has had one heck of a first pro season (skipped Wisconsin), once they let him hit the field on May 18th (.806 OPS).

 

Carolina Game Log

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By the way, back to New Orleans with the Sky Sox.

 

Nate Orf says, "you need me to hit home runs?", Rule 5-watching organizations?

 

That was #8 Saturday night, and at sea level.

 

Previous season high was 2.

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Final: Wisconsin 3, Clinton 1

 

Rattlers hold off Clinton 3-1

Wisconsin ends LumberKings' win streak at five

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

Chris paints his usual fine picture, and posts one as well...

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Final out

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

CF Zach Clark finding his game in Wisconsin, he should really take off after instructional league 2017 and more seasoning, on base three times here.

 

Rattlers drew seven walks in addition to their seven base hits.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

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Final: Helena 7, Missoula 4

 

Seven Unanswered Runs Give Brewers Series Win

Gabe Friese's second quality outing and bursts of offense help Brewers take two of three from Osprey

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

Nice photo of Friese at the summary link above...

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Can I just adopt Tristen Lutz? No, not like adopt him as a favorite Brewer farmhand, but seriously adopt him? And can we just refer to him as a first round pick? It was one thing in prior years to write "Supplemental" first rounder, but now we have to type "Competitive Balance Round" Pick? What did he tell his friends when drafted? "Oh yeah, I went in the Competitive Balance Round, just like I dreamed I would growing up." Lutz crushed HR #8 of his 34-game pro career here, and singled twice to boot. Great game, son.

 

Helena Game Log

 

On Sunday, the H-Crew travels to Billings and get to face Reds' 2nd overall pick Hunter Greene as he makes his mound debut. Greene has appeared in seven games as a DH thus far (stats).

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Final: AZL Angels 4, AZL Brewers 2, completed early, 9th inning emergency

 

Maryvale Box Score

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 9th

 

Moises Perez strikes out swinging.

Julio Mendez hit by pitch.

 

That's not how you want to see a game log end unless it's a walkoff HBP. This wasn't. We'll refer you again to the dedicated thread on the serious situation involving young third baseman Julio Mendez.

 

While we recognize the need to protect Mendez' privacy, and the need to keep his family informed of the latest (presumably they are in Venezuela), we hope Farm Director Tom Flanagan and the Brewers are able to release a positive report early on this Sunday regarding Julio's condition.

 

Maryvale Game Log

 

How the A-Crew scored their two runs --

 

AZL Brewers Top of the 3rd

 

Moises Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jared Foster.

Julio Mendez lines out to shortstop Dylan Woods.

With Yeison Coca batting, passed ball by Mario Sanjur, Moises Perez to 2nd.

Yeison Coca walks.

With Pablo Abreu batting, Moises Perez advances to 3rd on a balk. Yeison Coca advances to 2nd on a balk.

Pablo Abreu strikes out swinging.

Robert Henry walks.

Julian Jarrard singles on a line drive to right fielder Brendon Sanger. Moises Perez scores. Yeison Coca scores. Robert Henry to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Jon Malmin replaces Wilkel Hernandez.

Robie Rojas strikes out swinging.

 

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Pickoffs: Salaman (Pineda, G at 1st base).

 

Honestly, not sure even our usual Maryvale Link Reporter Toby can keep track of southpaw Wilfred Salaman's pickoff count anymore. Best outing of the year for just-turned 19-year-old 2nd year RHP Michael Gonzalez. And this was promising RH starter Joaquin De La Cruz's first appearance in 18 days.

 

Ivy League RF Robert Henry's OBP now .418, on base thrice here.

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As you maybe could tell, several Link Reporters are enjoying vacation duty this weekend.

 

Been a long time since I went wall-to-wall with stateside coverage, brought back memories of the Jim Powell early Link Report days.

 

Hope you enjoyed it, 'cuz that won't be happening regularly .

 

Thanks to all our Link Report volunteers, and a special shoutout to Brad who wrapped up his daily Link Report Dominican League coverage in this thread.

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Johnny Davis' high-water month for OBP was July (.361). Even reaching five times on Saturday, his August OBP is .316. Lots of progress during the season overall, though.

 

that's true as he's hit over .300 since mid-June after a dismal start to the season. hopefully he'll be around next year to take it to the next level.