Tue. 4/21 - New Series Begin Against Tough Opponents (Combined 40-24 Record); Mudcats 10:05 AM CT

[Jim Goulart]

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[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via "The Wisco Sports Show with Grant Bilse": Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake (go to the 33:45 minute mark) - Plenty of Craig Yoho talk, but more player discussed also

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[Ro Mueller]

The Low-A Mudcats had an early start today as they commenced their series at Royals’ affiliate Columbia. LHP Wande Torres (3.86 ERA, 2 Ks in 4.2 IP entering the game) made his 3rd start. DH/INF Luis Pena entered with a 10-game hitting streak.

[Jim Goulart]

Picked the wrong Mudcats matinee to watch from the start, now 9-2 Columbia in the 7th, although seeing LH starter Wande Torres touch 95 MPH was of interest. Torres has some heft to his 6’3” frame.

Things fell apart for Jesus Flores in bases-loaded situations in the 6th, and a Braylon Payne - Reece Walling outfield misplay was unfortunate. I anticipate we’ll get video of the bases-clearing incident shortly. It was ruled an error on Payne, but both players were awkwardly in play for the blame on the near-collision.

 

[Jim Goulart]

Some early-game highlights whilst the Carolina fame was still close are available via the team's "X" feed.

[snoogans8056]

It’s funny that you can see the switch flip on Carolina when they realize they’re infinitely more talented than everyone else.

[Jim Goulart]

20 minutes ago, Jim Goulart said:

Picked the wrong Mudcats matinee to watch from the start, now 9-2 Columbia in the 7th

OMG, how did I ever express the sentiment above!

[Ro Mueller]

22 minutes ago, Jim Goulart said:

Picked the wrong Mudcats matinee to watch from the start, now 9-2 Columbia in the 7th, although seeing LH starter Wande Torres touch 95 MPH was of interest. Torres has some heft to his 6’3” frame.

Things fell apart for Jesus Flores in bases-loaded situations in the 6th, and a Braylon Payne - Reece Walling outfield misplay was unfortunate. I anticipate we’ll get video of the bases-clearing incident shortly. It was ruled an error on Payne, but both players were awkwardly in play for the blame on the near-collision.

 

On second thought, you’ve perhaps just watched the Half Inning of the Year!: 8 runs on 7 singles and 2 doubles. Holy mackerel!

[Joseph Zarr]

The Mudcats continue bringing joy in my upper Midwest journey! Whewww

[Joseph Zarr]

Dig deep Mr. Seppings! Lead off man aboard for Columbia in the bottom half. Eeeek.

[Ro Mueller]

Seems a tad unfair that the Fireflies can trot out a guy whose name is literally “You don’t go” - Mr. Elvis Novas. Hopefully we can push this to extras and he can go rest somewhere.

[MilwaukeeBeers]

Luis Peña is swinging the bat so so well. Third double of the day in the clutch too. He is a top 50 prospect in all of baseball. Planting that flag right meow. 

 

[Joseph Zarr]

19 minutes ago, MilwaukeeBeers said:

Luis Peña is swinging the bat so so well. Third double of the day in the clutch too. He is a top 50 prospect in all of baseball. Planting that flag right meow. 

 

[snoogans8056]

Mudcats win? Obviously. They're great and I love them all like they're my children.

Mudcats lose? Doesn't matter, had stats.

[Team Canada]

I demand more Carolina players in the top 10:

Looking at you, Mr. Made, all the way down at 15.

[snoogans8056]

6 hours ago, Team Canada said:

I demand more Carolina players in the top 10:

Looking at you, Mr. Made, all the way down at 15.

And Bitonti leading the league in doubles (and second in walks, behind our own Walling) without a HR.

** Late Edit. He actually is tied for 7th in all the minors in doubles. Only players ahead of him are AAA and have played more games.

[sveumrules]

16 minutes ago, Team Canada said:

I demand more Carolina players in the top 10:

Looking at you, Mr. Made, all the way down at 15.

The four Carolina players on that list are 21 (Dinges), 20 (Adamczewski), and 18 (Pena/Payne) years old.

The four Kannapolis players on that list are 24 (Miller-Green/Sprinkle), 22 (Montgomery), and 19 (Bonemer) years old.

The other two players in that Top Ten are 25 (Ross) and 22 (Thompson) years old.

[Ro Mueller]

The AA Shuckers host Rays’ AA affiliate Montgomery this week, handing the ball to LHP Tate Kuehner (3.29 ERA, 4 Ks in 13 2/3 IP) for Game 1. SS Cooper Pratt has lifted his OPS to .778 (in 70 PAs) after a solid stretch of games.

[Ro Mueller]

High-A Wisconsin is over in Iowa this week to take on Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids. 19-year old RHP Manuel Rodriguez (1.69 ERA, 19 Ks in 16 IP) starts the series opener. SS Jadher Areinamo (.878 OPS in 64 PAs) also has a 10-game hitting streak.

[Ro Mueller]

AAA Nashville is home this week to battle Rays’ affiliate Durham, with RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.89 ERA, 21 Ks in 18 2/3 IP) starting tonight’s series opener. International League Player of the Week CF Daz Cameron (1.408 OPS with 4 HR, 14 RBIs and 3 SBs in just 36 PAs) hits in the Ignitor spot in the lineup.

[wiguy94]

The video de-sync for Biloxi for the CF camera has now become an audio de-sync as well. The current broadcast is unwatchable with volume on in my opinion.

[markedman5]

 

[gregmag]

The Mudcats hitters today took their legend to a new level. It takes a special kind of mojo to look that scary in a loss.

[markedman5]

 

[Terry]

Slider isn't exactly a whiff weapon for Misiorowski in early start, may have been why they scrap its usage. Did well in hammering the curve in the zone today. Best start so far.