Link Report for Wednesday 5/12 - Biloxi Home Opener (2nd Try)

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Both items posted Tuesday on the Minor League Forum here:

 

Pre-Game Audio Interviews form the road series in Toledo --

 

May 5 – Infielder Jamie Westbrook

 

Some much-needed reinforcements for Biloxi:

 

Add:

RHP Noah Zavolas (Tonight's starter)

INF Luis Castro

OF Chad Spanberger

INF Jamie Westbrook

 

AND

 

RHP Bobby Wahl on Major League Rehab

 

 

Now Westbrook, who appeared in multiple games in big league camp and is off to a nice start, will likely be back in AAA soon. A big factor now is the Sounds roster is heavy with MLB re-habbers, or those about to rehab. And I have no doubt Westbrook will be giving his all with the Shuckers.

 

But if you didn't listen to the full interview yet, please do, and be sure to catch the talk at the 04:20 minute mark, and listen to Jamie discuss his escape from four years in the Southern League.

 

Or so he thought.

 

Yikes. Hang in there, young man.

[damuelle]

Nashville tries to start a new winning streak:

 

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[damuelle]

Home Opener for the Shuckers. We really mean it this time:

 

1 - Lutz - DH

2 - Turang - SS

3 - Longo - LF

4 - Castro - 1B

5 - Spanberger - RF

6 - Henry - C

7 - Aguilar - CF

8 - Fry - 3B

9 - Devanney - 2B

X - Zavolas - P

[damuelle]

Here's the Timber Rattlers' lineup for tonight's High-A game:

 

1 - Howell - CF

2 - Hamilton - 2B

3 - Garcia - 3B

4 - Dillard - 1B

5 - Rodriguez - DH

6 - Castillo - LF

7 - Lujano - RF

8 - Rios - C

9 - Coca - SS

X - Jarvis - P

[brooks_quichenick]

Ashby with 5 walks on 67 pitches through just 2.2 IP, and gets an early exit from Rick Sweet. Also struck out 3, but a very shaky outing overall.

[markedman5]

Yep…..command is going to hold him back. Needs to be able to throw more strikes.

[clancyphile]

Are walks a command issue or a control issue?

 

And, afraid I'll sound stupid, what is the difference between command and control?

[Smichaelis9]

Are walks a command issue or a control issue?

 

And, afraid I'll sound stupid, what is the difference between command and control?

How I have always differentiated between the two is, control= walks/strikes thrown, command= location in and around the zone (basically is a pitcher hitting spots).

[Mass Haas]

Box: Nashville 9, Memphis (Cardinals) 6

 

Pre-Game Media Notes

 

Nashville Scores a Season-high Nine Runs in Win Over Memphis

Four-Run Third Inning and Three-Run Seventh Key in Sounds Win

 

Includes -- Aaron Ashby walked a career-high five batters. He has walked nine in 6.2 IP this season.

 

No Keston Hiura action yet.

 

VIDEO TWEET: Dustin Peterson LF snag

[Mass Haas]

Box: Mississippi (Braves) 6, Biloxi 3

 

Pre-Game Media Notes

 

Opening Night Spoiled By Visiting M-Braves

Zavolas Debuts and Lutz Homers in Shuckers Defeat

By Garrett Greene

 

Rehabber RH reliever Bobby Wahl allowed a home run but fanned three in his first Shucker appearance.

 

INF Cam Devanney making the jump from rookie ball thus far -- 2-for-18, 2 BB, 10 K.

 

Catcher Payton Henry has started all seven games behind the plate.

 

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Pre-Game VIDEO via WLOX: Garrett Greene discusses the Shuckers' early struggles

 

VIDEO via @BrewersFarm: Tristen Lutz goes oppo taco

[Mass Haas]

Mudcats Rained Out in Kinston

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday

 

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Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young shared a nice memory while providing more Abner Uribe video

 

VIDEO via Spectrum News: Nice extended look at the Mudcats' front office prep for the season, including their Media Director Evan Moesta, who does a fantastic job

[Mass Haas]

Box: Peoria (Cardinals) 9, Wisconsin 8, ten innings

 

Wisconsin Lets One Get Away in Peoria

Rattlers led 7-0, lose 9-8 in ten innings to Chiefs

By Chris Mehring

 

Ugh - candidate for needless bummer loss of the year, even at this early stage. Especially given time of game, 3 hours, 55 minutes. Sigh.

 

RHP Nathan Patterson made his Crew debut, as you saw in the box.

 

LG Castillo on base three more times, including a double, and added an OF assist.

 

VIDEOS:

 

The tie

 

The walk-off loss

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO via @BrewersFarm: Sounds LHP Aaron Ashby, a double dose

[Mass Haas]

Plan your Thursday - Carolina audio available at 4:00 Central for their doubleheader.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

For what was supposed to be a "very minor issue", it is getting a little concerning how long Garrett Mitchell has been out.