Brewers Minor League Link Report (8/17): Hunting Again for Stateside Wins (Found Just One)

[Jim Goulart]

Did you catch what I did with the headline? Please score deserving KC Hunt a run, Shuckers, more details on that below. The Timber Rattlers produced the only win west of the Dominican Republic, but heck, they were given two chances. Regardless, any day on the Brewers farm is a good day at BrewerFanatic, because we enjoy tracking the exploits win or lose.

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Let's roll!

 

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- LHP Brian Fitzpatrick placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list 

In his most recent 29.1 innings going back to June 29th, the 6'7" 24-year-old southpaw has allowed only three earned runs, with 33 K's vs. 7 BB's (2 HBP's).

 

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Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Durham (Rays) 7, Nashville 4
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine:

First Inning Dooms Nashville in Loss to Durham - Wes Clarke hit two-run home run, Craig Yoho extends scoreless streak in 7-4 defeat

The Brewers and Sounds need the collective set of arms to soak up innings. From veteran soon-to-be minor league free agents to prized prospects, it's a team effort. RHP Mitch White didn't do his part Saturday, although he likely would have pitched beyond the first frame if the first batter of the game didn't reach on a throwing error by third baseman Isaac Collins.

RHP's Craig Yoho and Ryan Middendorf wouldn't have ordinarily pitched in a game in which the Sounds trailed by a healthy margin throughout.

Speaking of Yoho:

There's really only one realistic path for Wes Clarke to have a big-league future role, and that is to mash LH pitching. Fo 2024, he's at .275/.386/.565 (.951 OPS). Clarke faced nothing but RHP here, but clubbed home run #11 and singled.

 

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Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Mississippi (Braves) 3, Biloxi 2
Box Score and Game Log

Hunt Strikes Out Eight, Shuckers Drop One-Run Game to M-Braves - Former Mississippi State Bulldog makes return to Biloxi, bullpen combines for 3.2 no-hit innings

It saddens me that the Shuckers dropped this one as the "Beach Chickens". That identity shouldn't ever be associated with a loss.

I kicked off our daily forum thread Saturday AM with a bit of video fun, and now send a shout out to Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake for the "Sunshine Band" reference, even though the band (still touring), was more relatable to Javik's grandparents -

This was RHP KC Hunt's second Biloxi start, and first at home. His teammates have not scored while Hunt is on the mound in each game (Hunt was saddled with a 1-0 loss a week ago).

Earlier this week, our @Joseph Zarr extolled the "Large Mammal" Nick Merkel with this post. Add to that post from this game, strand two of Hunt's inherited runners, eight up, eight down. The dude is on fire.

Are we back on Mike Boeve watch? He grounded out in the 5th inning Thursday, immediately exited, and has not played since. With Monday's day off, it'd be a surprise if we see Boeve Sunday.

Adam Hall has been solid since his May 31st signing. Hall has only played in one game since August 8th, no injury stint as of yet.

 

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Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link)
Final, Game One: Wisconsin 8, Peoria (Cardinals) 1, completion of Friday's suspended game
Box Score and Game Log

Garcia Delivers Three RBI in Rattlers Win - Wisconsin beats Chiefs in conclusion of Friday’s suspended game

You folks know the drill, read the Mighty Mehring game summary, then grab some popcorn and enjoy -

 

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Final, Game Two: Peoria 5, Wisconsin 2, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

Peoria Earns Saturday Split with Comeback Win - Rattlers drop 5-2 decision after taking early 2-0 lead

Just me, or are the "Yooper" pants tight for all? Skinny jeans 😀

 

Blake Burke was pinch-hit for in the 6th inning of a then 1-0 Game One, against a RHP, and did not play in Game Two.

With a very deep position player bench and two varied lineups, no Rattlers player had a base hit in each contest, for those of you into box score comparisons.

Game One trophy to catcher Matt Wood, triple, single, two walks in the victorious opener. He also threw out the lone attempting basestealer.

 

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Final: Delmarva (Orioles) 9, Carolina 3
Box Score and Game Log

Mudcats Drop Contest To Shorebirds 

We have one video clip of note:

Hunting for positives in an otherwise very rough box score? How about three outfield assists, two by young Yophery.

Sixty-seven games at catcher for 24-year-old staff-stabilizing David Garcia in 2024, and only four errors entering Saturday, but three more (all throwing) in this game brings the total to seven.

A reminder the Mudcats are 66-45, it's been a very good season-to-date.

 

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Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 4. DSL Pirates Gold 2
Box Score and Game Log

The 29-22 Team Dos kids get a measure of revenge on the sparkly Pirates after a Friday loss.

A couple of teenage Dominican RHP's, Christopher Peralta (yes, Freddy's cousin) and Wandy Cabrera, weren't flashing strikeout stuff, but they combined for seven innings of scoreless two-hit ball, 1 BB, 3 HBP, 1 K.

The Cerveceros held on despite four errors, all the more reason to praise the arms for the extra duress.

Just three singles for the Crew, but seven walks drawn.

 

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Four games on the farm today, and except for catching Trevor Megill and Enoli Paredes at a traditional start time of 1:10 Central in Appleton, the other contests are all late afternoon gametimes. DL Hall and Shane Smith are scheduled at the two upper levels.

Enjoy your summer Sunday, all! Get the brooms out at Am-Fam!

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[Joseph Zarr]

This really hasn't been all that good a week on the Farm. But, today is a different day. Let's end these series on a good note and start this upcoming week fresh.

[biedergb]

6 hours ago, Jim Goulart said:

Did you catch what I did with the headline?

Bullseye

Yes sir I did. As well as yesterday’s.

[jay87shot]

That slo-mo of Yoho was spectacular.