Link Report for Thursday 6/28 - A Full Slate

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Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

 

Dominican Summer League Scoreboard (includes DSL Brewers/Indians game)

 

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Links for affiliate audio

 

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Media notes, standings, and sortable stat pages

 

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The entire local TV Timber Rattlers broadcast schedule

 

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Must-follows for you on Twitter -- In addition to the affiliate Twitter accounts, please follow:

 

@BrewersFarm

 

@BrewCrewBlue

 

Believe me, the way they supplement any coverage and links we might be able to provide is invaluable.

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Thursday's Birthday --

 

Happy 24th to Timber Rattlers infielder-turned-pitcher Jose Cuas

 

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As also posted in the season-long Helena / Maryvale feature article thread --

 

It's a confidence game for Helena Brewers outfielder Leugim 'LG' Castillo

Erik C. Anderson, 406mtsports.com

 

Quotes within...

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Timber Rattlers DVR Alerts

 

Saturday, June 30 vs. Clinton 6:35pm - CW 14

Sunday, July 1 vs. Clinton 1:05pm - CW 14

Tuesday, July 3 vs. Cedar Rapids - Spectrum Sports

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As also posted in our season-long Timber Rattlers feature article archive thread --

 

Frosty Microbrew: Petersen Experiencing Success Out of Bullpen

By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

Quotes within...

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AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Lane Grindle chats with Adam McCalvy of MLB.com and Brewers pitching prospect Cam Roegner. Plus, a look at the numbers from Freddy Peralta's first four starts."

 

Enjoy the full podcast, but for the focus of this particular Minor League Forum, the discussion with the Mudcats' Roegner begins at the 21:00 minute mark.

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AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers continue to not just lead the NL Central but hold the best record in all of the National League but there are some areas that could still use some improvement. The offense is still looking for consistency with the bottom of the order struggling. Recent injuries have not helped either. Does the club need to do anything or does the fact that they have such a good record prove that they can withstand their offensive inconsistencies? Matt is joined by Tom Kurtz of "Reviewing The Brew" to discuss that and more.

 

The Brewers Double-A affiliate in Biloxi recently clinched a playoff spot by winning a first half division championship. The Shuckers radio broadcaster Garrett Greene also joins Matt to give an update on the team."

 

Enjoy the full podcast, but for the focus of this particular Minor League Forum, the Biloxi discussion with Garrett Greene begins at the 42:15 minute mark.

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Final: DSL Brewers 5, DSL D-backs2 0

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

The Brewers' "B" lineup only managed 3 hits, but 7 walks, 8 wild pitches, a HBP, and a passed ball helped them to score 5 runs which was more than enough behind the brilliant pitching of Wilber Perez and Dantel Ramirez.

 

The right-handed Perez pitched what will go down as one of the best Brewers minor league starts this year. No runs, no walks, 3 scattered singles, a hit batter, and 12 strikeouts in 6.2 innings of work. The 20-year-old second-year pro was signed in the middle of last season, less than a year ago. He pitched somewhat anonymously in 9 games in 2017, none of them starts, to the tune of a pretty good 3.45 ERA in 15.2 innings. Not particularly memorable for being bad or good, just kind of there. Fast forward to this year and he's found himself pitching well in the DSL rotation. He has 26 innings pitched in 5 starts, has allowed just 15 hits (.170 BAA) and 6 walks (0.81 WHIP), while striking out 33; he owns a miniscule ERA of 1.04 (believe it or not, currently only good for 11th-best in the DSL). He was not any sort of marquee signing so we don't know much about him other than the stats, and he is a bit old for the league. Still though, great to see what's becoming a success story spring up out of nowhere.

 

Ramirez picked up his 3rd multi-inning save on the year (organizational philosophy, anyone?) and has been mostly dominant. Three of the 4 earned runs he's allowed have come on the 2 home runs he's allowed. Otherwise, the 19-year-old righty has pitched 14 innings, and given up only 7 hits (.135 BAA), 3 walks (0.71 WHIP), and has struck out 21. Like Perez, Ramirez was a non-descript signing, inking a deal with the Brewers this past November. If they keep this up, we'll be seeing them in Maryvale next spring in what should be the Brewers' strongest crop of stateside debuts in years, and quite possibly ever.

 

As I mentioned, only 3 hits for the offense but I wanted to touch on two players, both outfielders who have been overshadowed by the "big 3" of Carlos Rodriguez, Larry Ernesto, and Oswel Leones. First off, CF Alwinson Valdez was 0-1 but drew 3 of the team's 7 walks and stole 2 of the team's 5 bases. The 17-year-old Valdez leads the team with 11 walks, is second with 8 stolen bases in his first year of pro ball. Secondly, LF Juan Frias, also 17 and also in his first pro season, had a hit, a walk, and a stolen base. On the year though (through about 30 PAs), Frias is slashing .333/.483/.476, or a .959 OPS.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

Stuff like this happened (Alberis Ferrer advances from first to home on the stolen base/wild pitch/passed ball trifecta):

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th

Pitching Change: Fredely De Dios replaces Junior Mieses.

Alberis Ferrer walks.

With Jeicor Cristian batting, Alberis Ferrer steals (2) 2nd base.

With Jeicor Cristian batting, wild pitch by Fredely De Dios, Alberis Ferrer to 3rd.

With Jeicor Cristian batting, passed ball by Sandy Martinez, Alberis Ferrer scores.

Jeicor Cristian walks.

Francis Casado grounds into a force out, third baseman Axel Andueza to second baseman Eduardo Herrera. Jeicor Cristian out at 2nd. Francis Casado to 1st.

With Victor Vargas batting, wild pitch by Fredely De Dios, Francis Casado to 2nd.

Victor Vargas grounds out, second baseman Eduardo Herrera to first baseman Rafael Jimenez. Francis Casado to 3rd.

Daniel Castillo grounds out, shortstop Juan Padron to first baseman Rafael Jimenez.

 

And this:

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 8th

Francisco Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

Alwinson Valdez walks.

With Jesus Chirinos batting, wild pitch by Fredely De Dios, Alwinson Valdez to 2nd.

Jesus Chirinos grounds out, shortstop Juan Padron to first baseman Rafael Jimenez.

With Juan Frias batting, wild pitch by Fredely De Dios, Alwinson Valdez to 3rd.

Juan Frias walks.

With Alberis Ferrer batting, wild pitch by Fredely De Dios, Alwinson Valdez scores. Juan Frias to 2nd.

Alberis Ferrer walks.

Pitching Change: Yaramil Hiraldo replaces Fredely De Dios.

Jeicor Cristian grounds out, shortstop Juan Padron to first baseman Rafael Jimenez.

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Final: DSL Indians 7, DSL Brewers/Indians 6

 

DSL Brewers/Indians Box Score

 

A late rally was foiled by the Indians (both the Indians pitching on the Brewers/Indians team and the Indians on offense who scored the go-ahead run against the Indians pitcher) and the co-op team drops another. Not much happening on either side of the ball for Brewers' players in this one. RF Bryan Connell and C Roberto Molina each had a single; LF Rafael Brito walked. The only Brewer to pitch was 2nd-year pro Ricardo Velasquez, who didn't allow a run in 2 innings of work.

 

DSL Brewers/Indians Game Log

 

There were four pitchers used today by the co-op team, three of them Indians, with ERAs of:

7.91

1.72

7.56

7.88

 

Guess which one was Velasquez.

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From Wednesday --

 

Final: Colorado Springs 9, Memphis 8

 

SKY SOX WALK OFF ON BASES-LOADED BALK AGAINST REDBIRDS

 

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Box Score / Game Log

 

OK, so clearly it was a rare instance this morning where I didn't even make an attempt to be non-transparent about a time crunch. If the game score itself didn't tempt you to check out the summary and notes, then hopefully the first paragraph I should have included for you this morning will.

 

The Sky Sox won a wild one in game three against the Memphis Redbirds Wednesday afternoon, 9-8. After going down 7-0 initially, Colorado Springs rallied late to tie the game 7-7 in the seventh inning, before going down 8-7 in the top of the ninth, ultimately winning 9-8 via a bases-loaded walk-off balk.

 

So click away now...

 

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VIDEO via the Sky Sox: Tyrone Taylor comes up big in the late innings

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BETHANCOURT, ORF NAMED TO 2018 PCL TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR TEAM

Catcher Christian Bethancourt and Infielder Nate Orf Will Represent the Sky Sox in Columbus, Ohio At Triple-A All-Star Game

 

Congrats, guys!

 

Will Bethancourt still be with the Brewers' organization on that night?

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The DSL pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise this season. I don't know if it will translate prospect-wise, but for not having any hyped signings, the results so far have been excellent.

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Shuckers Drop Series Opener to Mobile, 9-4

Ray Delivers Biloxi's Second Inside-the-Park Home Run of the Year

By Spencer Siegel

Biloxi Box Score

Biloxi Game Log

 

In a rehab start, Wade Miley was peppered with 7 singles (all ground balls) and one line drive double, chasing him after 3.1 innings of work. The Shuckers bats got no hits after the 2nd inning. So, let's look at that 2nd inning (and Ray's little league home run) and move on.

 

Biloxi Bottom of the 2nd

 

Lucas Erceg doubles (13) on a ground ball to left fielder Zach Gibbons.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brennon Lund. Lucas Erceg scores. Gabriel Noriega out at 2nd on the throw, center fielder Brennon Lund to first baseman Jared Walsh to second baseman Riley Unroe.

Trent Grisham flies out to left fielder Zach Gibbons.

Luis Aviles Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Zach Gibbons.

Tyler Heineman singles on a line drive to center fielder Brennon Lund. Luis Aviles Jr. to 3rd.

Corey Ray hits an inside-the-park home run (10) on a line drive to center field. Luis Aviles Jr. scores. Tyler Heineman scores.

Troy Stokes Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Brennon Lund.

With Keston Hiura batting, Troy Stokes Jr. steals (11) 2nd base.

Keston Hiura flies out to right fielder Brandon Sandoval.

 

Shuckers hitting notes:

Corey Ray 2-4, HR(10) 3 RBI (34)

Lucas Erceg 1-3, 2B (13), BB

Luis Aviles Jr. 1-3, BB

 

Shuckers Pitching:

Wade Miley(L, 1-2) 3.1, 8H, 5R, 1BB, 3K

Danny Reynolds 1.2, 4H, 1R, 1BB, 1K

Luis Ortiz 3.0, 4H, 3R, 2BB, 1K

Miguel Sanchez 1.0, 2K

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Carolina 8, Salem 3

 

Neuhaus and Aguilar Power Mudcats to Fourth Straight Win

Alec Bettinger struck out eight while tossing another gem in Carolina's 8-3 win in Salem

 

 

A strong 6 inning start from Alec Bettinger and a 7 out save by Nattino Diplan highlighted the Mudcats' pitching. Phil Bickford continues to struggle a bit as he comes back. Tucker Neuhaus homered for the second straight game and Demi Orimoloye had two hits and two stolen bases.

 

Alec Bettinger: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 8 K

Phil Bickford: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 0 K

Nattino Diplan: 2 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, Save

 

Joantgel Segovia: 2-4

Demi Orimoloye: 2-4, 2 SB

Tucker Neuhaus: 1-4, HR, SB, 3 RBI

Ryan Aguilar: 1-4, HR

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Mudcats broke open the game in this inning:

 

Carolina Top of the 5th

 

Ryan Aguilar strikes out swinging.

Devin Hairston strikes out swinging.

Joantgel Segovia walks.

Dallas Carroll singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tyler Hill. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

Demi Orimoloye singles on a fly ball to center fielder Chris Madera. Joantgel Segovia scores. Dallas Carroll to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Taylor Ahearn replaces Darwinzon Hernandez.

Tucker Neuhaus homers (8) on a line drive to right center field. Dallas Carroll scores. Demi Orimoloye scores.

Weston Wilson flies out to left fielder Ryan Scott.

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Final: Wisconsin 4, Clinton 1

 

Rattlers Return Home and Beat Clinton

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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Nelson Hernandez

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In the first Papa John's Postgame Podcast of the second half, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner will reacquaint you with the Timber Rattlers, talk about Thursday's win, promote the heck out of the latest Frosty Microbrew about Michael Petersen, and go through a litany of transactions since last they talked. Also, postgame audio from Darren Seferina, Matt Erickson, Nelson Hernández, and Rob Henry."

 

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VIDEO via Fox11Online: "Tyler Saladino talks rehab stint with Timber Rattlers"

 

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More quotes on Saladino via the Post-Crescent

 

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Box Score / Game Log

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Final: Memphis 7, Colorado Springs 5

 

SKY SOX DROP FINAL GAME AFTER 7-RUN SEVENTH BY MEMPHIS

 

Love the font on Bubba Derby's uniform --

 

 

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Box Score / Game Log

 

Keep your head up, Tristan Archer...

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AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "In this week's edition of Sweet Sixteen presented by All American Sports, Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet talks with Dan Karcher about walk-off balks, Mike Zagurski, Domingo Santana, Kyle Wren, and the 2018 Sky Sox All-Stars"

 

So many hot topics in the Springs!

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Final: Billings 9, Helena 1

 

Solomon Silences Helena Again

Billings Scores Four In The First To Bury Brewers Early

By Greg Mroz / Helena Brewers

 

 

BILLINGS, MT - Billings starter Jared Solomon (W, 2-0) dominated the Brewers when he faced them on Saturday, shutting them out over six innings, and tonight he delivered more of the same. The 2017 11th round pick allowed just three hits over six shutout innings, striking out a career high seven. Behind a four run first inning, the Mustangs (4-8) cruised to a 9-1 win, snapping their four game losing streak. The Brewers (7-6) are now just 1-4 on the road in 2018.

 

Billings offense, which came into the ballgame last in the league in runs, threw a big punch at the Brewers in the first. Dylan Harris started the inning with a bloop double to right against Justin Bullock (l, 0-2), and with one out he scored on a double from Reshard Munroe. Drew Mount singled home Munroe with two out, and the next batter Bren Spillane homered on a payoff pitch to right, making it 4-0 early.

 

Bullock then locked in and retired the next ten he faced, but the Brewers were stifled again by Billings starter Jared Solomon. After back to back singles to start the first, Solomon then allowed just two more Brewers to reach base over the next five innings, finishing his line with just three hits over six shutout innings, walking only one.

 

Billings scored an insurance run in the fifth inning on a two out single from Mariel Bautista, and then added two in the seventh and eighth respectively against the Helena bullpen. Chad McClanahan doubled home a run in the eighth inning to avoid the shutout, but it was too little too late.

 

The Brewers look to split the brief two game series with the Mustangs tomorrow as they send Wilfred Salaman to the hill for his third start. Billings counters with Luis Alecis. First pitch is at 7:05 PM with the pregame show airing on helenabrewers.net beginning at 6:50.

 

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Photos from Thursday's game.

 

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Helena Box Score

 

Outside of a string of batters in the first inning, Justin Bullock pitched well. He used his changeup extensively, as it seems to be developing into a good offering. I wouldn't fret about his ERA - he's going to be a good one.

 

Helena Game Log

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Final: AZL White Sox 3, AZL Brewers 1

 

AZL Brewers Box Score

 

The offense went 2-30 and Jorge Ortega allowed 2 runs in the first, which turned out to be enough as the Baby Brewers drop to 5-4.

 

AZL Brewers Game Log