Link Report for Saturday 9/2

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Saturday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Hiram Burgos at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 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 Freddy Peralta at Mobile (Angels), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 - 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's Conor Harber and Marcos Diplan in a doubleheader at home vs. Myrtle Beach (Cubs), 2:45 PM pre-game, 3:00 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings

 

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 Carlos Herrera at Quad Cities (Astros), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 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 Alec Bettinger at home vs. Billings (Reds), 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 AZL Padres #2 Squad, 6:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

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

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina Game One

 

Carolina Game Two

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

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:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Mobile, AL

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Davenport, IA

 

Helena, MT

 

Maryvale, AZ

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AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 8/27: "After a series win against the Dodgers, the Brewers continue to be in contention for both the NL Central Division title and the Wild Card. What does it say about this team that they could win a series in Los Angeles? Matt breaks it down and is joined by Brew Crew Ball managing editor Kyle Lesniewski. At the minor league level, the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Springs clinches a playoff spot. Matt is joined by Brad Krause to go through the entire minor league system."

 

Apologies for not posting earlier in the week, much is still relevant.

 

Enjoy the full podcast, as for the focus of this Minor League Forum, Brad's prospect discussion begins at the 39:00 minute mark.

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Harber tosses two-hit shutout; Griep sets saves record in twin bill sweep

Nate Griep earned his franchise record 29th save in game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader

By Carolina Mudcats

 

 

Game 1 Carolina Box Score

 

Game 2 Carolina Box Score

 

It was a good old fashioned sweep today as Carolina took two from Myrtle Beach.

 

In game one, the hero was Conor Harber, who threw a complete game shutout. Harber, who was drafted in the 16th round out of Oregon in 2015, doesn’t get mentioned often in these forums, but today, he was superb, allowing only two hits and two walks over seven innings. Offensively, Wendell Rjio continued his nice hitting of late, getting three hits and driving in two.

 

In game two, the Mudcats squeaked by with a 4-3 victory behind the arm of Marcos Diplan and the bats of Weston Wilson and Trent Clark, who each had a pair of hits.

 

Despite the two wins, Carolina has been officially eliminated from the playoff race.

 

Game 1 Pitching Summary:

 

Conor Harber: 7.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 2BB, 3k, win

 

Game 2 Pitching Summary:

 

Marco Diplan: 5.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER, 4BB, 5k, winn

Wuilder Rodriguez: 0.2 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, hold

Nate Griep: 1.1 IP, 1 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0K, save

 

Griep’s 29th save is now a franchise record.

 

Game 1 Hitting Summary:

 

Wendell Rijo: 3-3, 2 RBI

 

Game 2 Hitting Summary:

 

Trent Clark: 2-3, BB

Weston Wilson: 2-3, 2 RBI

Jose Cuas: 1-3, BB

 

Game 1 Carolina Game Log

 

Game 2 Carolina Game Log

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VIDEO TWEET via the Mudcats:

 

RH closer Nate Griep

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Full at-bat --

 

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Final: Wisconsin 4, Quad Cities 2

 

Rattlers Keep Quad Cities Quiet

Wisconsin wins 4-2 as they hold River Bandits to two hits

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

Sweet write-up linked above with details on no-hit pitchng after the 1st inning, and 16 baserunners for the Rattlers. Please do give it a read.

 

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VIDEO TWEET via the Rattlers: The final out

 

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

Thought when Keston Hiura returned, he'd DH in his first game, but not the case

 

 

SS Trever Morrison with a six-game hit streak and on base four times here with two doubles as he hopes to lift his season-long average to .200 or above

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

Demi!

 

Man, is next year going to be big for him.

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Final: Colorado Springs 14, Memphis 11

 

Sky Sox Claim Shootout

Colabello, Dubon combine to drive in seven runs

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

 

Mauricio Dubon led the way with four RBI for the Sky Sox, all coming in the fifth inning or later. (Paat Kelly photo)

 

Read at the link above to learn which pitchers raked, and which pitcher starred on the mound (yes, despite the score).

 

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Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Remember, this is the squad the Sky Sox will face in the playoff series opener. Get in their heads this weekend!

 

Where to begin when the Sox pounded 21 hits, including seven for extra bases in their eight frames at the plate? I'll tell you where, dig in and enjoy on your own!

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

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Final: Mobile 7, Biloxi 3

 

Peralta strikes out eight over six quality innings in loss

Freddy Peralta finishes the season with 169 strikeouts over two levels

 

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AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "Jon Perrin interviews Shuckers outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. on the start of college football and his 20/20 season."

 

Photo at the audio link - is Perrin eating while conducting the interview?

 

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Biloxi Box Score

 

Biloxi Game Log

 

Not sure what Tyrone Taylor's early exit was all about --

 

Mobile Bottom of the 2nd

 

Alberto Triunfel grounds out, shortstop Angel Ortega to first baseman Dustin DeMuth.

Matt McCann singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Brennon Lund flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Matt Thaiss walks. Matt McCann to 2nd.

Taylor Ward singles on a line drive to right fielder Clint Coulter. Matt McCann scores. Matt Thaiss to 3rd.

Jose Rojas strikes out swinging, catcher Jacob Nottingham to first baseman Dustin DeMuth.

 

Mobile Bottom of the 3rd

Defensive switch from shortstop to left field for Angel Ortega.

Defensive Substitution: Gabriel Noriega replaces center fielder Tyrone Taylor, batting 6th, playing shortstop.

 

Taylor was not scheduled to bat in top of the 3rd.

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AZL Brewers 2, AZL Padres2 0

 

AZL Brewers Boxscore

 

The final game of the AZL regular season gave the Brewers their second shutout on the year, and hopefully some momentum going into Sunday's night single-elimination postseason contest against the dastardly AZL Cubs.

 

Jean Carmona provided some offense with his first pro home run. He's struggled in Arizona but the 17 year old is hitting a solid .266/.367/.406 between the DSL and AZL. Jesus Lujano got two singles, drew a walk, and stole two more bases. He fell one stolen base short of 30, but keep in mind that Lujano had about 1/3 of the plate appearances he would have received in a healthy full season of play.

 

The returns of Tristen Lutz and Kenny Corey to the AZL lineup did not reap any immediate dividends as the pair combined to go 0-7. Lutz struck out three times and Corey drew a walk.

 

Pitching was obviously the story of the day for the team, with Brendan Murphy, Mike Gonzalez, and Kadon Simmons combining to throw a 6-hitter. This was the fourth straight two inning scoreless outing for 4th rounder Murphy, which knocked his ERA down exactly in half from 12.38 to 6.19. Gonzalez finished up his season with his second straight scoreless outing (seven innings in total), and fourth scoreless outing in his final five games. As has been documented at length before, Gonzalez seems to shift from one extreme to the next, always seeming to give up more than 4 runs or no runs at all. He's a talented kid, and just turned 19. You'll first notice his 11.22 ERA, but there's more to the story than that.

 

UDFA Kadon Simmons, who I haven't talked about much, pitched the last three innings and picked up his team-leading 5th save. Simmons is an athletic 6'1, 195, and does a good job of inducing ground balls, though he issued quite a few walks as well. With half a bazillion pitchers competing for jobs in Wisconsin next year, we'll see how it goes for Simmons, but there is something here.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log

 

Get up:

 

AZL Brewers Bottom of the 8th

Jean Carmona homers (1) on a line drive to right field.

Jesus Lujano walks.

Pitching Change: Tom Colletti replaces Vijay Miller.

With Tristen Lutz batting, Jesus Lujano caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Luis Campusano to second baseman Eguy Rosario.

Tristen Lutz strikes out swinging.

Kenny Corey walks.

Pat McInerney flies out to left fielder Hunter Jarmon.

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Final: Billings 2, Helena 0

 

Helena Blanked By Billings

Bettinger's career outing foiled as Mustangs score two in the eighth, shutout Helena for second time this season

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

 

Helena Box Score

 

Yesterday's shutter-outers gets shut out. Nelson Hernandez, pitching for the first time in 12 days, blew Alec Bettinger's gem of an outing and cost the Brewers the game. To be fair, the offense did not do its part to back up Bettinger either, especially with runners on base where they were a meager 1-7 at the plate. Antonio Pinero and KJ Harrison both had two hits.

 

Helena Game Log

 

The return of Nelson Hernandez did not work out ideally:

 

Billings Top of the 8th

Pitching Change: Nelson Hernandez replaces Alec Bettinger.

Alejo Lopez grounds out, shortstop Antonio Pinero to first baseman Alexandre Guenette.

Montrell Marshall walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Zeke White replaces Montrell Marshall.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter J. D. Salmon-Williams replaces Raul Wallace.

J. D. Salmon-Williams lines out to second baseman Nick Roscetti.

With Jeter Downs batting, Zeke White steals (8) 2nd base.

Jeter Downs singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jose Gomez. Zeke White scores.

Miles Gordon singles on a line drive to right fielder Nic Pierre. Jeter Downs to 2nd.

Stuart Fairchild singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nic Pierre. Jeter Downs scores. Miles Gordon to 2nd.

Andy Sugilio flies out to center fielder Jose Gomez.