Link Report for Saturday 8/3

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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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Standings and sortable stat pages

 

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MiLB.TV options: Home feeds for all, except road for Carolina.

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Joe Alexander Missions' Photo Galleries --

 

Corey Ray

 

Trey Supak

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Saturday's Rattlers game will be televised on CW-14 in Northeastern Wisconsin and on My-24 in Southeastern Wisconsin starting at 6:30 PM.

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The DSL Brewers/Indians co-op game, scheduled for the Dodgers' complex in the northern part of the island, was rained out Saturday.

 

No make-up date announced, although the clubs do play again.

 

The DSL seasons end on August 24th.

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VIDEO Tweet via the Shuckers: Full highlight package of Biloxi's 7-2 Friday night win

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Saturday's Pre-Game Media Notes:

 

San Antonio

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

[Oxy]

Zack Brown-he of 5 scoreless starting appearances last year- is currently shutting out the Fresno Grizzlies through 5 innings, his first start this year without giving up a run. Hopefully this starts a nice run for Zack.

 

Outduelling him is Logan Ondrusek....the 34 year old with an 8.81 ERA in AAA this year.

[LouisEly]

Ray Black with an impressive debut. Given the Brewers bullpen turmoil, I would think it isn't long before he's in Milwaukee's pen.

 

Luke Barker continues his impressive season. From the little I've seen of him, I believe he is not a fireballer but has a plus to plus-plus changeup, kind of a poor man's Trevor Hoffman. Correct me if I'm wrong (and please post a scouting report). Would like to see the Brewers give him a look in September, but Devin Williams might very well be the priority for that roster spot though.

 

September can't come soon enough for the Brewers bullpen. You might see all of the 40-man pitchers up - Black, Faria, Jackson, Supak, Burnes, Williams/Barker. They'll need to bullpen the 5th starters spot.

[TJseven7]

I've been pulling for Luke Barker for awhile. His K numbers are going through the roof in AAA.

[brewmann04]

Let's hope this is the start of a long run for Zach

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Box: DSL Brewers 7, DSL Cubs #2 Squad 4

 

Five-run rally to take the lead, no line drives, lots of seeing-eye ground balls, apparently:

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Jorge Arellano replaces Ferrol Heredia.

Juan Frias singles on a ground ball to pitcher Jorge Arellano.

Alberis Ferrer singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jose Lopez. Juan Frias to 2nd.

Henry Leon hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by catcher Pablo Aliendo. Juan Frias scores. Alberis Ferrer to 3rd. Henry Leon to 2nd.

Eduarqui Fernandez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jose Lopez. Alberis Ferrer scores. Henry Leon to 3rd.

Joneiker Ponce de Leon reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Lizardo Ruiz. Henry Leon scores. Eduarqui Fernandez to 2nd.

Sebastian Burciaga hit by pitch. Eduarqui Fernandez to 3rd. Joneiker Ponce de Leon to 2nd.

Jhonnys Cabrera strikes out swinging.

Branlyn Jaraba singles on a ground ball to right fielder Samuel Duarte. Eduarqui Fernandez scores. Joneiker Ponce de Leon to 3rd. Sebastian Burciaga to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Willians Vasquez replaces Jorge Arellano.

Alejandro Marte grounds into a force out, third baseman Orlando Zapata to catcher Pablo Aliendo. Joneiker Ponce de Leon out at home. Sebastian Burciaga to 3rd. Branlyn Jaraba to 2nd. Alejandro Marte to 1st.

Juan Frias singles on a ground ball to third baseman Orlando Zapata. Sebastian Burciaga scores. Branlyn Jaraba to 3rd. Alejandro Marte to 2nd.

Alberis Ferrer grounds into a force out, pitcher Willians Vasquez to catcher Pablo Aliendo. Branlyn Jaraba out at home.

 

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Catcher Jhonnys Cabrera (.384 OBP) and third baseman Branlyn Jaraba each reached three times; LF Juan Frias (.394 OBP) and SS Alberis Ferrer each singled twice.

 

Lightly-used 17-year-old rookie catcher Henry Leon, DH'ing here, was pinch-ran for after an HBP in the 8th.

 

You'll see not spectacular, but OK, mound work in the box, including five solid innings from All-Star representative 18-year-old Panamanian rookie RHP Rafael Garcia.

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Box: AZL Padres #1 Squad 3, AZL Brewers Blue 2

 

Weather: 108 degrees, Overcast.

 

At least it was overcast. 108, barely fans in the stands, and the team is 13-25. Glorious thing, this introduction to pro ball.

 

For the first time, 2nd round LHP Antoine Kelly allowed more than one run (two) in an outing. He can thank fellow southpaw Pablo Garabitos for stranding two of his baserunners. No fears, as Kelly walked none in his 2.2 innings and now sports a 21-to-2 K-to-BB in 17 frames. Garabitos has been very good in his 12 relief stints.

 

RHP Harold Chirino missed all of 2018, and that's one of the rare instances the Brewers simply list "injured" in their media guide, no details. Five of the six outs he recorded here came via strikeout.

 

29th round SS Jackie Urbaez drove in both runs as we was 2-for-3 with a sacrifice fly.

 

The Padres' kids didn't earn the eventual winning run --

 

AZL Padres 1 Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Eddy Tavarez replaces Harold Chirino.

Yerry Landinez called out on strikes.

Chandler Seagle walks.

Wild pitch by pitcher Eddy Tavarez. Chandler Seagle to 2nd.

Luis Paez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jackie Urbaez. Chandler Seagle to 3rd. Chandler Seagle advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by first baseman Kevin Hardin.

Wild pitch by pitcher Eddy Tavarez. Chandler Seagle scores. Luis Paez to 2nd.

Payton Smith walks.

CJ Abrams grounds into a double play, second baseman Orveo Saint to shortstop Jackie Urbaez to first baseman Kevin Hardin. Payton Smith out at 2nd. CJ Abrams out at 1st.

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Box: AZL Padres #2 Squad 6, AZL Brewers Gold 2

 

Just changed a bit below.

 

Weather: Weather: 111 degrees, Partly Cloudy.

 

At least it was partly cloudy. 111, barely fans in the stands, and the team is 9-29. Glorious thing, this introduction to pro ball.

 

Starter 23-year-old LHP Ian Exposito recorded ten of his 11 outs via strikeout, wow. But eight runners reached base against him, and four runs (three earned) were on his ledger. Two of those runs came in after Exposito's exit, as 19-year-old RHP Santiago Elizondo did not strand the inherited baserunners.

 

Three bright spots:

 

19-year-old Pablo Abreu, still on rehab from the Timber Rattlers, on base thrice including a double. He was the DH again here.

 

18-year-old 2B Felix Valerio (Keon Broxton trade, Mets), two hits, including a double of his own.

 

18-year-old catcher Andres Melendez also had two base hits. But he has thrown out only 8-of-32 baserunners this year (25%) after throwing out 38% (23-of-61) in the same league last year.

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Not sure how many Brewers fans caught this Friday night, how about this for Tim:

 

Dillard Dominates in Complete Game Effort

Nashville Pitcher Throws First Nine-Inning Complete Game Since 2016

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Box: Peoria 6, Wisconsin 2

 

Peoria Scores Early to Beat Wisconsin

Rattlers Fall 6-2 to the Chiefs

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In Saturday's postgame podcast, Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner go through the loss to the Chiefs, take a moment to point out the performances by Wilfred Salaman, Kekai Rios, and Brent Diaz, and talk about another amazing win for the San Antonio Missions at Triple-A. Matt Erickson and Salaman are also going to stop by with some comments from the Clubhouse."

 

(We'll get to that San Antonio win in just a bit...)

 

Chris and Kyle also discuss the injury status of third baseman Connor McVey (13:15 minute mark), full details pending.

 

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VIDEO via WFRV: Brewers first-round pick Ethan Small arrives with Timber Rattlers

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Box: San Antonio 3, Fresno 2, 12 innings

 

Tough night for Corey Ray and Tyrone Taylor atop the lineup, sombrero for Tyrone...

 

Brown Dazzles as Missions Clip Grizzlies in 12-Inning Affair

 

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Staying on the winning track

Missions prevail, 3-2 in 12 innings, for their 70th victory

By Jerry Briggs / San Antonio Missions

 

Once again, so much squeezed into one notes column, including:

 

Rick Sweet said Brewers officials are discussing the next move for pitcher Jimmy Nelson. He said he thinks Nelson will pitch another game in relief for the Missions but is awaiting a final decision. Nelson on Friday night enjoyed the most effective outing in his second rehab assignment in Triple-A this season. Hitting 96 mph on the radar gun, he pitched one inning, retired three straight and struck out the side.

 

Corbin Burnes will be used as an opener on Monday for about three innings.

 

It's not a full transition back to starting (yet), folks.

 

Be sure to read the full article.

 

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As far as the Missions' current roster goes, even if you don't count Tyler Saladino, Taylor Williams and Jay Jackson as activated yet following their optional assignments, I get 26 active players here. When these three do get activated, obviously more changes are a'coming.

 

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Joe Alexander's walk-off photo gallery.

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Box: Jacksonville 5, Biloxi 0

 

Not Drew Rasmussen's night.

 

Information we have indicates that soon-to-be 26-year-old RHP Johan Belisario technically is not eligible for minor league free agency after this season despite a lengthy pro career. Perhaps he agreed to a two-year deal when he was signed as free agent in March. That would have been very astute of the Brewers.

 

More goodness from LHP Clayton Andrews.

 

Strong Game From Jacksonville's Guzman Stifles Shuckers

Biloxi Held To One Hit In Defeat

By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers

 

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VIDEO via WLOX: Those jerseys, though...

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Box: Winston-Salem 6, Carolina 4

 

Hope yet for RHP Phil Bickford? No earned runs in his last ten innings (six appearances).

 

Carolina Unable to Overcome Early Deficit in 6-4 Loss to Dash

The Dash scored six runs over the first two innings while defeating Carolina 6-4 to even the series at 1-1

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Box: Rocky Mountain 5, Ogden 1

 

Alternative box includes inning-by-inning linescore

 

Enjoy the pitching lines, too.

 

Vibes Bounce Back with Victory Over Raptors

Torres Goes 4-for-4 in Win Over Ogden

By Travis Arnold / Rocky Mountain Vibes

 

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Walters is a late add --

 

All-Star Status: Recently named all-star Karsen Lindell made a start Friday afternoon in the first game of the doubleheader and was brilliant. Lindell worked five innings of scoreless baseball, allowing four hits, and no walks with six strikeouts. Lindell along with Micah Bello and Nash Walters will be heading out to Boise, Idaho for the All-Star Game on August 6.

[And That]

Luke Barker continues his impressive season. From the little I've seen of him, I believe he is not a fireballer but has a plus to plus-plus changeup, kind of a poor man's Trevor Hoffman. Correct me if I'm wrong (and please post a scouting report).

https://www.brewcrewball.com/2018/10/6/17946188/from-passed-over-to-prospect-luke-barker-is-blazing-his-own-trail-with-the-milwaukee-brewers

 

Barker throws a fastball/split/curve, as mentioned in the article. I believe I've seen him throw a slider/cutter as well. Fastball is generally in the low 90's with his FB, though I haven't seen him pitch much this year.