Sat. 4/13 - Back to Normal with Four Games on Tap

[Jim Goulart]

Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday, lineup updates, etc.

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

[Ro Mueller]

The High-A Timber Rattlers lead their series in South Bend 3 games to 1 and hand the ball to RHP Alexander Cornielle (2 ER in 5 IP in a win last week) for tonight’s matchup. 1B/3B Mike Boeve has started the season well, leading the team in hits (9) and walks (8), whilst being second in OPS (1.043) in 30 PAs. 

[Ro Mueller]

LHP Aaron Ashby gets back on the hill for AAA Nashville after throwing 82 pitches in his MLB start just 5 days ago, as the Sounds try to break the 2-2 series deadlock in Memphis. C Francisco Mejia has been a solid addition to the lineup through his 5 games played: .375 AVG, 1.036 OPS, 5 RBIs. 

[Ro Mueller]

21-year old, 6’4” RHP Josh Timmermann (2 ER with 6 Ks in 4 IP last week) gets his first start with Low-A Carolina, who’s aiming to clinch their 4th victory of this week’s home series against Down East. SS Daniel Guilarte homered yesterday and will presumably be the principal shortstop whilst SS Cooper Pratt recovers from a broken pinkie. 

[Ro Mueller]

Hard-throwing 24-year old RHP Tyler Woessner (6 shutout innings with 8 Ks last week) leads Biloxi as they try to claw back from a 3-1 series deficit at Mississippi. C Darrien Miller (.700 OPS in 372 High-A PAs last year with an 18% caught stealing rate) makes his 2024 season (and AA) debut. 

[Ro Mueller]

Alexander Cornielle started well (retired 12 of first 13 hitters (with 6 Ks) over 4 scoreless innings) and Mike Boeve continues to assault High-A pitching (2 singles and a walk thus far), as Wisconsin grabbed a 3-0 lead. However, South Bend grabbed 2 runs off of Cornielle in the 5th inning to make it a ball game. Timber Rattlers 3, Cublets 2 going into the bottom of the 6th inning.

[Ro Mueller]

Did I mention that it was a risk to ask Aaron Ashby to start 5 days after he threw 82 pitches?

Well, Memphis enjoyed the decision, getting 7 earned runs, 7 hits, 3 walks and an HBP in just 2.1 IP (on 64 Ashby pitches). Nashville trails 7-1 in the 4th inning now.

This isn't helping my headache.

[Ro Mueller]

Alexander Cornielle was only at 64 pitches, so I can understand letting him commence the 6th inning in South Bend: walk, single.

But he's now on the hook for a possible loss, as RHP Jake Polancic came on in relief, hitting the first batter, then giving up a grand salami. South Bend 6, Wisconsin 3, still in the bottom of the 6th inning.

[Ro Mueller]

After 2.2 scoreless innings, 5 straight batters reached against Josh Timmermann as Down East took a 3-0 lead over Carolina.

But the Mudcats responded with 7 runs in the 4th inning, starting with Tayden Hall and Daniel Guilarte line drive singles and capped off by a Yophery Rodriguez 2-run triple. Woo hoo!

[RedStickBrew]

Woessner looking good so far 3IP, 1 run, 1BB, 6Ks

[Joseph Zarr]

2 hours ago, damuelle said:

Alexander Cornielle was only at 64 pitches, so I can understand letting him commence the 6th inning in South Bend: walk, single.

But he's now on the hook for a possible loss, as RHP Jake Polancic came on in relief, hitting the first batter, then giving up a grand salami. South Bend 6, Wisconsin 3, still in the bottom of the 6th inning.

Two consecutive rough outings for Polancic. Hopefully, he can settle in amd turn a corner.

[Joseph Zarr]

OK. It's time to really start talking about 1B Tayden Hall. 

Another classic Rivero Low-A performance. I am getting ready to see him challenged in High-A. That's the obvious next step.

[wiguy94]

Have yourself a day Eduardo Garcia. 3-3 with a BB. The HR was a 426ft blast off Hurston Waldrep a Top 100 prospect

[RedStickBrew]

Good to see EBJ with three hits as well and the Shucker pitching staff racked up 16Ks. 

[Brewcrew82]

If Yophery can just get that K rate down, he'll be shooting up prospect lists.