Link Report for Thursday 8/31

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Thursday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Taylor Jungmann at Round Rock (Rangers), 6:35 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Mobile (Angels), 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 - Nine of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga won't be available.

 

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Carolina: RHP Zack Brown at home vs. Winston-Salem (White Sox), 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 Braden Webb at home vs. Beloit (Athletics), 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 Gabe Friese at home vs. Great Falls (White Sox), 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 mini-Athletics, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

[Mass Haas]

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

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:

 

Round Rock, TX

 

Mobile, AL

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Grand Chute, WI

 

Helena, MT

 

Maryvale, AZ

[wibadgers23]

It's going to be fun following Lutz in Appleton next year.

[LouisEly]

Good but not great pitching lines all the way from low-A to AAA, with Jungmann really good. Webb with good peripherals - 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6 IP, Brown didn't walk a batter in 6 IP, Wilkerson his usual solid self, and Jungmann the only one to put up a shutout over his 6 innings.

[markedman5]

Apparently Taylor Williams looked really good again tonight. 6 up 6 down and hit 99 on the gun.

[reillymcshane]

Wilkerson wins 11th game as Shuckers take opener over BayBears

Jake Gatewood and Troy Stokes Jr. hit home runs in the win

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Aaron Wilkerson matched Tyler Wagner with his 11th win, tied for second for the Shuckers in single-season wins. (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Box Score

 

Troy Stokes, Jr., and Jake Gatewood hit HRs on Thursday, while Aaron Wilkerson was highly effective on the mound (just two runs allowed in six innings of work). The result was a 5-2 victory for the Shuckers.

 

Despite the win, the Shuckers - who are 68-65 for the year - were officially eliminated from the playoff race.

 

Pitching Summary:

 

Aaron Wilkerson: 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 ER, 1BB, 6k, win

Taylor Williams: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2k, hold

Jorge Lopez: 1.0 IP, 1 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0K, save

 

Hitting Summary:

 

Jacob Nottingham: 2-4

Troy Stokes, Jr.: 1-4, HR

Jake Gatewood: 1-4, HR

Johnny Davis: 1-3, BB, SB

 

Biloxi Game Log

 

Biloxi scored three in the 2nd inning, including an HR from Troy Stokes, Jr. It would be all the Shuckers would need

 

Biloxi Top of the 2nd

Jake Gatewood lines out to shortstop Matt McCann.

Dustin DeMuth doubles (20) on a fly ball to left fielder Brennon Lund.

Troy Stokes Jr. homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. Dustin DeMuth scores.

Jacob Nottingham singles on a line drive to left fielder Brennon Lund.

Javier Betancourt grounds into a force out, shortstop Matt McCann to second baseman Tim Arakawa. Jacob Nottingham out at 2nd. Javier Betancourt to 1st.

Johnny Davis walks. Javier Betancourt to 2nd.

Angel Ortega singles on a line drive to center fielder Bo Way. Javier Betancourt scores. Johnny Davis to 2nd.

With Blake Allemand batting, Johnny Davis steals (46) 3rd base. Angel Ortega steals (12) 2nd base.

Blake Allemand flies out to center fielder Bo Way.

[reillymcshane]

Whalen walks it off as Mudcats finish sweep of Winston-Salem

The victory lifted the Mudcats to a perfect 13-0 finish at home versus the Dash in 2017

By Carolina Mudcats

 

 

Carolina Box Score

 

The bottom of the order swung the big bats for Carolina on Thursday. Weston Wilson, Wendell Rijo and Caleb Whalen - the 7 through 9 hitters - collected six hits and two HRs between them - providing just enough punch for the Mudcats to claim a 4-3 victory. Whalen would knock in Wilson in the bottom of the 9th to win the game.

 

On the mound, Zack Brown had a solid game, giving up just one run. Eric Hanhold struck out the side in the 9th to get the win.

 

Carolina is 69-65 for the season, but only 33-33 in the second half. They cling to a outside chance at winning their division, but would need lots to go right to make it to the postseason.

 

Pitching Summary:

 

Zack Brown: 6.0 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 0BB, 4k

Brad Kuntz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2k

Eric Handhold: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3K, win

 

Hitting Summary:

 

Weston Wilson: 2-3, 2B, HR

Wendell Rijo: 2-4, HR

Caleb Whalen: 2-3, BB

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Carolina takes advantage of a Winston-Salem error to win it in the 9th.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 9th

Weston Wilson doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Jameson Fisher.

Wendell Rijo reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Louie Lechich. Weston Wilson to 3rd.

Caleb Whalen singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jeff Gelalich. Weston Wilson scores. Wendell Rijo to 2nd.

[OnTheBlack]

It's going to be fun following Lutz in Appleton next year.

 

 

This system is the most fun to follow that I've ever followed. Aside from the big name guys, checking out Taylor Williams(Who may be a big name on here, but isn't to most), our young catchers like Henry and hopefully Harrison, through AAA and guys like Jungman who I still think can contribute to the big league team.

 

There's just so many guys who while they may never make it, at least have the tools to make it and to be successful.

 

In a way it's almost more fun to follow these guys while their in the minors and there's still the unknown upside to them as opposed to when they get up and you find out they're not all Mike Trout....

[AKCheesehead]

Interesting that Wilkerson eclipses Tyler Wagner's Shuckers win record. Wagner goes 11-5, 2.25 in 2015. Wagner and Segura to AZ for Hill, Anderson, and Diaz in January 2016. Hill traded to Boston for Wilkerson and Rijo in July 2016. In a way, it seems to have come full circle. Of course then again, Wilkerson is 28...

[Mass Haas]

Sky Sox face complicated roster question with playoffs on horizon

Brent Briggeman, Colorado Springs Gazette

 

In yet another why-must-everything-be-so-complicated dilemma in a year full of them for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, now comes the potential ransacking of the roster just ahead of the playoffs.

 

On Friday – Sept. 1 – rosters in the Major Leagues expand from 25 to 40 available active spots. This means anyone currently on Milwaukee’s 40-man roster, of which there are eight Sky Sox, can be brought up to bolster the bench without making any corresponding moves.

 

With the Brewers just 3.5 games out in the NL Central and three games behind the Rockies for the second wild-card spot, it would make sense to pad that bench as much as possible.

 

Either way, someone is going to get the short end of the stick.

 

The Sky Sox stand to lose pitchers Aaron Brooks, Junior Guerra, Tyler Jungmann, Wei-Chung Wang, Tyler Webb and Brandon Woodruff. Among position players, infielder Yadiel Rivera and outfielder Brett Phillips are on the 40-man. Lewis Brinson is also on the 40-man, but he is on the disabled list and will not play again this season.

 

This group comprises some of the key players who have helped the Sky Sox clinch a postseason berth, and taking them away would leave the team short-handed for its first playoff appearance since 1997.

 

Jungmann is 8-2 with a 2.77 ERA. Woodruff has six victories. Wang has a 2.05 ERA in 47 relief appearances. Phillips is the team’s leader with 217 total bases in a year in which he has a slash line of .305/.377/.567 with 23 doubles, 10 triples, 19 home runs and 78 RBIs in 105 games. Rivera, a shortstop who can play anywhere on the infield, could be a valuable defensive replacement in the sub-heavy National League game.

 

So, it would behoove the Brewers to grab at least some of these guys as soon as possible.

 

Also, there’s huge financial ramifications for the players involved. If they spend the final month with the Brewers, their pro-rated portion would be about one-sixth of the $535,000 major league minimum – so about $90,000. Each day Milwaukee would keep them in Triple-A to play out the string with the Sky Sox would cost the players about $3,000.

 

Many of these players were not high draft picks who signed for huge bonuses, nor are they big league veterans who have made more than most people will see in a lifetime. This would be serious money for them.

 

So, yet another complicated scenario awaits. Does Milwaukee keep some of these guys behind to help the Sky Sox make a run at a Pacific Coast League title, sacrificing their own bench and taking earnings away from the players in the process? Or do they pillage a Sky Sox roster just as a rare playoff awaits?

[Mass Haas]

Carolina is 69-65 for the season, but only 33-33 in the second half. They cling to an outside chance at winning their division, but would need lots to go right to make it to the postseason.

 

Carolina League Standings - Mudcats' Elimination Number is One

 

but

 

Carolina League Friday Scoreboard

 

The two teams ahead of them play each other this weekend, effectively the Mudcats are already squeezed out.

 

As you'll read when we post below, the Timber Rattlers joined the Shuckers as eliminated teams Thursday.

 

Helena (10-19 in the second half) have an elimination number of just 4. The Pioneer League season extends beyond Labor Day, unlike the others, and ends next Saturday the 9th.

[Mass Haas]

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO TWEET via the Mudcats: Walk it off, Caleb

[Brewer Fever]

Every team affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers organization won yesterday from the majors on down to rookie ball. A nice 7-0 day!

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: Highlights from the Biloxi win

 

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You just listened, now watch --

 

VIDEO TWEETS via @BrewerProspect:

 

Troy Stokes HR

 

Jake Gatewood HR

 

Taylor Williams

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via Thursday's Biloxi Pre-Game: Manager Mike Guerrero gives it to his players, but laments defensive woes

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Blog Soundcloud: "It is time for the final "Chat with Matt" of the season. Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson discusses Brent Suter's appearance on Wednesday, the rehabs who have been with the Rattlers this season, a quick update on Keston Hiura, and more."

 

Do give a full listen, but Hiura's doing well, may see action over these final three games.

 

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Final: Wisconsin 4, Beloit 3

 

Rattlers Edge Snappers

Wisconsin claims series win over Beloit

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

 

Your knowledge is enhanced with a quick summary read, as always.

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Plenty to discuss on the Papa John’s Postgame Podcast as Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner break down the 4–3 victory over the Beloit Snappers. Plus, comments from Jett Bandy, Chase Williams, Braden Webb, and Matt Erickson in the clubhouse."

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

Nearly 3,800 on hand on a Thursday night when the big leaguers also played at home -- kudos, Greater Appleton. Folks saw a solid performance all around, as all the links within this post indicate.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

[brewmann04]

It's going to be fun following Lutz in Appleton next year.

 

 

This system is the most fun to follow that I've ever followed. Aside from the big name guys, checking out Taylor Williams(Who may be a big name on here, but isn't to most), our young catchers like Henry and hopefully Harrison, through AAA and guys like Jungman who I still think can contribute to the big league team.

 

There's just so many guys who while they may never make it, at least have the tools to make it and to be successful.

 

In a way it's almost more fun to follow these guys while their in the minors and there's still the unknown upside to them as opposed to when they get up and you find out they're not all Mike Trout....

 

 

 

Great post wonder if Williams will be viewed now as a closer type?

Henry really intrigues me think he could have very good potential as our future catcher

done a nice job getting his avg up but how has he been behind the plate ?

same would go for Harrision.

Lutz is a power bat always intrigued there seems to hit for a good Avg

 

I to still believe in Jungmann he at least a better option than Garza

[And That]

AZL Brewers 8, AZL Athletics 3

 

AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

A day after getting stomped, the Baby Brewers due their own stomping, scoring in innings 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to roll to a 8-3 win. Jesus Lujano had two hits, a walk, and stole bases 26 and 27, which is more impressive considering is OBP is under .315. One only player in the AZL has more steals. Pat McInerney had another long ball, his league-leading 9th. And Rob Henry was on base three more times with a hit and two walks, and added steal #17 as well.

 

2nd round pick Caden Lemons made his third pro appearance, pitching a clean inning and notching his first pro K. Joaquin De La Cruz pitched 3 scoreless innings of relief.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

Biggest inning, including a balk score:

 

AZL Brewers Bottom of the 4th

Brent Diaz doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Ben Spitznagel.

Ernesto Wilson Martinez pops out to shortstop Nick Allen.

Je'Von Ward singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Beck. Brent Diaz scores. Je'Von Ward to 2nd.

Robert Henry singles on a line drive to left fielder Ben Spitznagel. Je'Von Ward to 3rd.

With Jesus Lujano batting, Je'Von Ward caught stealing home, catcher Jesus Monserratt to shortstop Nick Allen to catcher Jesus Monserratt, Robert Henry to 2nd.

Jesus Lujano singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeramiah McCray. Robert Henry scores.

With Jean Carmona batting, Jesus Lujano steals (26) 2nd base, . Jesus Lujano advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by catcher Jesus Monserratt.

With Jean Carmona batting, Jesus Lujano scores on a balk.

Jean Carmona strikes out swinging.

[And That]

Final: Billings 4, Helena 2

 

Career Night From Friese Highlights Brewers Victory

Gabe Friese tosses longest outing for a Brewers starter this season, picks up third consecutive victory as the Brewers beat the Voyagers 7-2

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

 

Helena Box Score

 

This was Gabe Friese's third straight Helena start pitching 6 or more innings, which is not a common occurrence in a league with such an extreme offensive environment. I've compared Friese to Jon Perrin a few times - back in 2015, Perrin began his career with 46 hits, 7 walks, and 42 Ks over 49 2/3 innings. Friese has begun his career with 44 hits, 4 walks, and 26 Ks over 47 1/3 innings. Pretty eery.

 

Brandon Presley pitched the remainder of the game after Friese was was really good once again as well. His overall peripherals look odd because of his walk rate, and I am extremely loathe to say "well he's been good except for..." because everything counts, but his 8/16 outing against Orem accounts for nearly *half* of his walk total. If you take out that outing, which you can't, but if you do, he's looking like a really good piece for Wisconsin next year.

 

Payton Henry lead the offense with 3 hits including 2 more doubles. Kenny Corey and Tristan Lutz had two hits. KJ Harrison walked 3 times and Gabriel Garcia walked twice to go along with a single.

 

It will be interesting to see how they handle Payton Henry, KJ Harrison, and Mario Feliciano all needing reps behind the dish in A/A+ next year.

 

Helena Game Log

 

Nothing really stood out to me - just enjoy a nice win.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Colorado Springs 4, Round Rock 0

 

Sox Shut Out Express

Jungmann silences Round Rock over six innings

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Copied below...

 

Early offense plus some stout pitching from Taylor Jungmann gave the Colorado Springs Sky Sox a 4-0 shutout of the Round Rock Express in front of 8,741 at the Dell Diamond Thursday night.

 

Returning to the Austin area after pitching at the University of Texas, Jungmann (9-2, 2.59 ERA) threw his fifth straight six-inning quality start, allowing five hits while striking out five batters. The scoreless start was his fourth this season with the Sky Sox and first since June 30 at Omaha. Tristan Archer, Tyler Webb and Rob Scahill shut down Round Rock over the final three innings to complete the 10th Sky Sox shutout of the season in their final road game of 2017.

 

Kyle Wren put the Sky Sox (78-55) ahead four pitches into the game by launching his fifth home run of the season off Round Rock RHP David Ledbetter. For the outfielder, the long ball to right-center field was his third leadoff shot in 2017 after starting the game with a home run on June 24 at New Orleans and August 15 at Iowa.

 

 

Colorado Springs extended their lead with two runs in the second inning. A walk in between two singles loaded the bases for Ivan De Jesus and the PCL leader in batting average lined a single to center fielder, scoring Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Tyler Heineman to put the visitors up 3-0.

 

The Sox tacked on another run in the eighth inning off reliever Jimmy Reyes. Nate Orf reached on a double off the top of the wall for his fifth hit in two games and would score one batter later, just beating the throw home from Jared Hoying after Nick Noonan lined an RBI single to the center fielder.

 

The Sox return to Security Service Field for the final series of the 2017 regular season against the Memphis Redbirds. RHP Bubba Derby (5-0, 3.39 ERA) makes his first appearance against St. Louis' top affiliate when he squares off with RHP Ryan Helsley (0-0. 0.00 ERA).

 

Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Let the pre-playoff gamesmanship begin in this Memphis series -- for instance, what does Bubba Derby show Friday night he may not next week in Memphis?

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

[Mass Haas]

The names are butchered - McCallahan? Gilbert Lara? But it is a bit of Helena video, so we'll take it --