Link Report for Sunday 6/30

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

 

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Links for affiliate audio

 

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Standings and sortable stat pages

 

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MiLB.TV options: Four home feeds, Wisconsin unavailable.

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Tabbed for Futures Game, Devin Williams eyeing MLB

Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

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In his first ten San Antonio appearances this year, RHP Jacob Barnes of the Milwaukee-San Antonio shuttle crew, posted a 0.82 ERA.

 

On Friday, he entered in the 7th inning with the Missions trailing 4-1 and a man on.

 

HR, single, single, HR ensued. Tough outing to be sure, particularly when viewed in the cold print of a box score / game log only.

 

While putting together Friday's Link Report details Saturday AM, I went into tweet mode while reviewing the San Antonio box and game summary, and made an observation about fellow reliever Alex Wilson's success since his DFA. OK, fine on that part.

 

In my vast tweet history, I'm sure there are many individual tweets which could be cited as careless, bordering on idiotic. This was one, because as you can see at the link above (may as well leave the tweet out there), I also managed to allow one particular bad pitching line for a single game (a AAA game at that) to have me tossing out the random removal of a player from the 40-man roster, which would be via DFA.

 

I appreciate that a couple of followers contacted me privately to note the tweet was somewhat out of character for me. There is a difference between hoping the Brewers say goodbye to Neftali Feliz circa 2017 and this situation. But then San Antonio-based followers also brought to my attention that two pitches into his 5th batter, Barnes was pulled by Manager Rick Sweet and Trainer Aaron Hobart for injury reasons.

 

Sure enough, I have since gone back to look at the MiLB.TV archive (gee Jim, that would have been a good idea Sat. AM). It's unclear what was troubling Barnes, so it would seem any early conjecture would call the removal precautionary. We'll probably hear something soon given Barnes' 40-man roster status. Hope it proves not to be serious.

 

As much as we try to highlight the positive within each Link Report, the sheer volume of data and observations will lead to the occasional lowlight. (Yes, I do note the occasional "golden sombrero", even among the youngest Brewers, but that's usually with the caveat that the player will laugh about it later in his successful career.)

 

I've posted in the past that I do strongly feel that players not on the 40-man roster should be free from undue criticism. Sure, we can be disappointed in a prospect's career path (hey, this game is hard and these guys are all pretty elite!), but a mistake like this on my part reminds me that even a rough comment on a 40-man guy needs to be backed up with the most basic of research and I failed in this regard here.

 

I'm pretty sure the big league club's bullpen troubles this past week also had me in a salty mood Saturday AM to begin with, but that's a weak excuse. I'm not actually held to any journalistic standards here at all (it's an unpaid gig, labor of love if you will), but I try to follow the basics.

 

So whether you're a big Jacob Barnes guy or not, here's hoping he'll be back to full-go soon, because he does carry value for the organization.

 

We'll bring this to the attention of Jerry Briggs, the Missions' home-game beat writer, to see if we can learn more.

 

Kind of glad this came about, think it'll make me better at what I do here and in my Twitter presence as well. Thanks for reading.

 

NOTE: For MiLB.TV subscribers, go to the June 28th San Antonio game, then to the 03:09:00 hour/minute mark when Barnes enters. He leaves due to injury a bit after the 03:21:00 mark.

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San Antonio Pre-Game Media Notes

 

Confirms RHP Jacob Barnes to the 7-day injured list.

 

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Box: San Antonio 10, Iowa 2

 

199 AB's now for catcher David Freitas - .372/.452/.528 in a non-pinball environment, amazing.

 

Missions Slug Their Way to Series-Evening Victory

San Antonio Extends Home Run Streak to 14 Games With Four-Homer Outburst

 

Nice touch with the bullet-point notes following most Missions' summaries...

 

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Unleashing a home-run barrage

Long balls back Jankins as Missions beat Cubs, 10-2

Jerry Briggs, San Antonio Missions

 

Lucas Erceg among the quotes...

 

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VIDEO Via KSAT: Feature on Manager Rick Sweet

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Box: Mobile 8, Biloxi 2

 

Jake Gatewood with a multi-hit game, his 2nd such game in the last five after having just one multi-hit game in the 36 prior to that.

 

Six-Run Seventh Sinks Shuckers in Series Opener

Rasmussen Tosses 2.2 Scoreless in Start

By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers

 

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Was surprised to see how well Biloxi ranks league-wide in overall batting numbers (sortable columns here), because on most nights, the individual lines don't "pop". Tough environment in the Southern League overall.

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Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes

 

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Box: Potomac 9, Carolina 1

 

Rare mis-fire for LHP Clayton Andrews, but surely Manager Joe Ayrault would have liked to have seen RHP Justin Topa close out the 8th just prior.

 

In six outings spanning just 6.2 innings, RHP Phil Bickford's WHIP is 2.85. He allowed two of Andrews' runners to score here, as the game summary below will detail.

 

Carolina Collapses Late in 9-1 Loss to Potomac

Ryan Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a run in Carolina's series finale loss to Potomac

 

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VIDEO Tweet: Mario Feliciano RBI single

 

VIDEO Tweet: A nice look at the 5'6" Andrews on the mound

 

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The voice of the Mudcats, Greg Young, Jr. caught up on posting a dozen Mudcats' interviews on Soundcloud Sunday. Note the date of each interview for context. Still a nice chance to catch up when you're able.

 

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Toby's Twitter thread: Observations on Mudcats' RH reliever Matt Hardy

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Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes

 

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Box: Wisconsin 5, Beloit 3

 

Let's see, pitching, defense, speed, grit - oh, you may not see it in the box, but grit is there. Yee-hah, Rattlers!

 

Streaking Rattlers Rally for Fifth Straight Victory

Wisconsin beats Beloit 5-3 at Pohlman Field

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

Much goodness within...

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Box: Grand Junction 3, Rocky Mountain 2

 

Alternative box includes inning-by-inning linescore

 

Can we get this fixed already, MiLB? First-world problems right, if this is our biggest complaint.

 

4th round catcher Nick Kahle returns after two weeks away with a lower-body injury (based on early video we had pointed out at the time). Kahle was the designated hitter here.

 

Grand Junction Takes Game One Over Vibes

Micah Bello Falls a Homer Shy of Cycle in Loss

By Travis Arnold / Rocky Mountain Vibes

 

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No walks and six K's in six innings for RH starter Carlos Luna -- Toby with additional Twitter thoughts here as he watched.

 

Best of five outings thus far for returning RHP Karsen Lindell. Sixteen K's in 8.2 innings thus far (12 walks too, but only one in three scoreless innings Sunday).

 

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VIDEO Tweet: Micah Bello's triple

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Busy evening in Maryvale. Speaking of Toby, he's scheduled to have those breakdowns for you by around noontime. Look forward to those, here's your quick peeks:

 

Blue wins

 

Gold doesn't

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No matinees Monday (except for the DSL kids, naturally). Enjoy your day!

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VIDEO Tweet: Mauricio Dubon provides his highlights when MiLB does not - the best...

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Final: AZL Brewers Blue 11, AZL Angels 0

 

AZL Brewers Blue Box Score

 

The offense had 10 hits, 10 walks, and stole 8 bases while three Blue pitchers twirled the team's 3rd shutout of the season, to move the club to 4-7 on the season.

 

Cam Devanney was on base 5 times (3-3, 2 BB, SB) and Terence Doston was on base 4 times (1-1, 3 BB, 4 SB) to lead the offensive attack. Luis Silva also added 2 hits and a walk.

 

Jeyner Baez pitched the final two innings of the game, in relief of starter Ian Exposito and reliever Harold Chirino. The 23-year-old converted catcher lowered his ERA to 0.96 and has struck out 14 in 9.1 innings. May soon be time for a bump to Helena.

 

An exciting day on the basepaths:

 

BASERUNNING

SB: Doston 4 (7, 2nd base off Duran/Marcano, 3rd base off Duran/Marcano, 2nd base off Aquino, E/Marcano, 2nd base off Gonzalez, J/Marcano); Urbaez 2 (7, 2nd base off Duran/Marcano, home off Duran/Marcano); Devanney (5, 2nd base off Duran/Marcano); Marquez (1, 2nd base off Gonzalez, J/Marcano).

CS: Silva (1, 2nd base by Duran/Marcano); Cipion (2, 2nd base by Duran/Marcano); Doston (3, home by Aquino, E/Marcano); Devanney (2, 2nd base by Gonzalez, J/Marcano).

PO: Marquez (2nd base by Gonzalez, J).

 

AZL Brewers Blue Game Log

 

The Angels defense falls apart in the 9th:

 

AZL Brewers Blue Top of the 9th

Terence Doston walks.

Passed ball by catcher Marlon Marcano. Terence Doston to 2nd.

Jackie Urbaez reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Kendy Moya. Terence Doston to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Ryan Randel replaces Jenrry Gonzalez.

Wild pitch by pitcher Ryan Randel. Terence Doston scores. Jackie Urbaez to 2nd.

Alex Hall reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Julio De La Cruz.

Luis Silva grounds out, third baseman Julio De La Cruz to first baseman Cristian Gomez. Jackie Urbaez to 3rd. Alex Hall to 2nd.

Wild pitch by pitcher Ryan Randel. Jackie Urbaez scores. Alex Hall to 3rd.

Cam Devanney singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Reyes. Alex Hall scores.

Anderson Melendez strikes out swinging.

Arbert Cipion singles on a ground ball to third baseman Julio De La Cruz. Cam Devanney to 2nd.

Caleb Marquez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Reyes. Cam Devanney scores. Arbert Cipion to 3rd. Fielding error by center fielder Jose Reyes.

Wild pitch by pitcher Ryan Randel. Caleb Marquez to 2nd.

Victor Vargas lines out to third baseman Julio De La Cruz.

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Final: AZL Reds 10, AZL Brewers Gold 7

 

AZL Brewers Gold Box Score

 

Home runs from Aaron Familia and Francis Florentino and some late-inning David Blaine-level escapes from reliever Jose Romero were not enough to lift the Golds to victory.

 

I came away happy, though, as the best catching prospect in the system, Andres Melendez, made his season debut as he works back from an injury.

 

AZL Brewers Gold Game Log

 

Jose Romero gets out of bases-loaded, no out jams twice:

 

AZL Reds Top of the 7th

Pitching Change: Jose Romero replaces Kelvin Bender.

Yan Contreras walks.

Chadwick Tromp walks. Yan Contreras to 2nd.

Wendell Marrero hit by pitch. Yan Contreras to 3rd. Chadwick Tromp to 2nd.

Debby Santana called out on strikes.

Jose Tello grounds into a double play, third baseman Aaron Familia to second baseman Felix Valerio to first baseman Jesus Chirinos. Wendell Marrero out at 2nd. Jose Tello out at 1st.

 

AZL Reds Top of the 9th

Yan Contreras walks.

Chadwick Tromp walks. Yan Contreras to 2nd.

Wendell Marrero singles on a line drive to left fielder Oswel Leones. Yan Contreras to 3rd. Chadwick Tromp to 2nd.

Debby Santana lines into a double play, third baseman Aaron Familia to second baseman Felix Valerio. Chadwick Tromp out at 2nd.

Jose Tello flies out to center fielder Francis Florentino.