Brewers Minor League Link Report (8/17): DeBerry Delighted on Sunday, but Only Carolina Proved Winners

[Ro Mueller]

Transactions:

• OF Steward Berroa optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers
• RHP Bishop Letson activated from High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list
• RHP Michael Fowler assigned to AAA Nashville from Low-A Carolina

Game Action:

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Durham 8, Nashville 4
Box Score and Game Log

Cameron Drills Two-Run Shot, Sounds Fall in Series Finale to Bulls - 

The Sounds’ battled valiantly to lead most of the game, but ultimately ran out of pitchers while leading 4-3 in the 8th inning at Durham.

Starting RHP Easton McGee did the team a big solid by delivering 3 scoreless innings on an efficient 37 pitches (2 H, 2 BB, 1 K) in his first start of 2025, after 32 consecutive relief appearances, during which time DH Jeferson Quero (1-for-2, walk, HBP) started a 2-run rally with a leadoff 2nd inning walk.

OF Daz Cameron (2-for-5) doubled and was stranded in the 3rd inning, so went bigger to hit a 107.2mph 2-run homer in the 5th inning to restore Nashville’s 2-run lead at 4-2, while RHP Blake Holub did well to complete two innings of relief for the first time this season (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks).

With no pitching arms remaining as RHP Justin Yeager entered in the bottom of the 7th inning, he unfortunately issued 4 consecutive walks before finding the zone to maintain a 4-3 lead, but the 41 pitches limited him to that sole frame.

7 of the 8 runs were surrendered by a catcher (Nick Kahle - 5) and a Low-A pitcher called up in an emergency move (Fowler - 2).

Sounds’ Extras:

• To his credit, despite allowing a game-tying homer on his second pitch, Kahle did well to retire 2 batters (fly out, pop out) to get within one out of exiting the 8th inning with the game tied 4-4, though things went haywire thereafter.
• It seems reasonable to assume that Carlos F. Rodriguez and Chad Patrick were held out as pitching depth for the Brewers (19 games in 18 days). The more worrisome development is the absence of LHP Bruce Zimmermann, who leads all Brewers’ minor leaguers in innings pitched (112 IP) but was a late scratch from Friday’s planned start.
• The only other pitcher who might have been available for limited work was rehabbing LHP Rob Zastryzny. He last pitched on Wednesday (4 batters) and Thursday (1 batter) and we hope remains on track to a full recovery.

Next week’s outlook: Nashville returns home to host Reds’ affiliate Louisville for six games, commencing on Tuesday.

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Columbus 7, Biloxi 3
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: DeBerry Ties Career-High with 7 Strikeouts, Shuckers Drop Finale to Clingstones

Starting RHP Jaron DeBerry was terrific despite pitching on 4 days’ rest (5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 Ks), but unfortunately the team was not able to step up with more run support or shutdown bullpen work.

After LHP Mark Manfredi retired 3 batters on 11 pitches and OF Bladimir Restituyo homered (1-for-2, HR, sac bunt, RBI) to give the Shuckers a 2-1 advantage, a leadoff 7th inning infield single seemed to unnerve Manfredi, with 2 wild pitches, a walk, double and homer following for a 5-2 deficit.

DH Blake Burke continued his hot streak, getting on base 3 times (double, single, walk), but unfortunately he was stranded each time. OF Garrett Spain also had a decent day at the plate (1-for-3, walk, RBI).

Shuckers’ Extras:

• We’ve not seen C Darrien Miller in action since his early exit on Wednesday, so C Eric Martinez (1-for-4, double, run) got a start after 3 consecutive games behind the plate for Matt Wood.
• RHP Austin Roberts was the team’s most effective reliever: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K.

Next week’s outlook: Biloxi extends their homestand by welcoming Reds’ affiliate Chattanooga, with LHP Nate Peterson the most likely candidate to start Tuesday’s series opener despite far better numbers relieving (2.61 ERA, 8.8 K/9) than starting (7.11 ERA, 5.0 K/9).

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Great Lakes 5, Wisconsin 3
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, more game details: Errors Prove Fatal to Wisconsin

Despite the defeat, Wisconsin’s media team put together video highlights from their close defeat:

We’ve also got the extensive 31-minute Mehring-Lobner postgame podcast, featuring SS Jesus Made (with Hedbert Perez translating), RHP Bishop Letson and Manager Victor Estevez.

Getting promising 20-year old prospect RHP Bishop Letson (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks on 32 pitches) back from injury for his first game since May 8 was a big victory, despite the ultimate game result. Per @biedergb in our Minor League Forum: “Letson looked good overall. 95 on his first pitch, but was 93-94 mph, and his breaking ball was great when he located, a few were erratic.  Good outing back.”

Per the linked game report, SS Jesus Made (2-for-3, 2 doubles, walk, run) and OF Luis Castillo (1-for-3, triple, walk, 3 RBIs) started the game with a bang, but the offense only produced 2 hits after the 1st inning.

LHP Jesus Broca threw well (3 2/3, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks), stranding a baserunner for Letson, but was hurt by 3 infield singles in a 4-hit, 2-run third inning, while it was a mixed bag for RHP Aaron Rund (1 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 2 Ks) and LHP Anthony Flores (3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks).

Timber Rattlers’ Extras:

• Three errors, two unearned runs and a baserunner picked off were certainly blemishes, but Wisconsin pitchers managed to strike out 10 Loons vs. only 2 Ks for Timber Rattlers’ hitters. Castillo also smashed a ball 108mph in the 5th inning which would have been a 2-run homer on most days (10mph winds coming in on Sunday).
• 1B Tayden Hall keeps walking (8 walks in last 24 PAs), but an 0-for-16 skid at the plate (0-for-3 today with 1 walk; .162 season average) may still be a bit frustrating.
• A whopping 34,360 fans watched the six home games in Grand Chute and we’ll hopefully see similar or better figures for the team’s final homestand of 2025 from August 26-31.

Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin will drive down to Beloit to battle the Marlins’ affiliate, with RHP Travis Smith (5 2/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 0 Ks on Tuesday) the most likely starting pitcher on Tuesday.

Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Carolina 4, Fayetteville 3
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Take Series Finale at Fayetteville

Starting 18-year-old RHP Tyler Renz hadn’t pitched in a game in 19 days, but was yet again effective (3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 WP, 2 Ks in 40 pitches) and exited with the game tied 1-1. From @biedergb again: “He worked efficiently and got a lot of grounders. Struck out a few his curveball was his main weapon, but good to see him get through 3 innings.”

Faced with the prospect of falling into a tie for first place in the second half standings, 2B Josh Adamczewski (3-for-4, double, walk, RBI), OF Josiah Ragsdale (2-for-4, double, walk, 2 runs) and SS Filippo Di Turi (1-for-2, 3 walks, RBI) led the offense which pushed 3 runs across in the 7th inning to break a 1-1 tie.

RHP Bryan Rivera (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) was very effective in middle relief, stranding baserunners at 2nd and 3rd in the fourth inning before only allowing one harmless single over his remaining 2 innings.

Mudcats’ Extras:

• LHP Bjorn Johnson allowed 2 singles in each of the 7th and 8th innings before escaping and RHP Garrett Hodges conceded 2 runs on 2 singles and a walk in the bottom of the 9th before inducing a groundout to preserve the Win.
• With the victory, Carolina remains one game ahead of Fredericksburg and two games ahead of Fayetteville in the 2nd half standings, with 19 regular season games remaining.

Next week’s outlook: Carolina remains on the road, heading over to Salem, Virginia (adjacent to Roanoke) to take on the Red Sox’s affiliate for 6 games beginning on Tuesday. RHP Melvin Hernandez is the most likely starter for Tuesday’s game.

We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the Dominican Summer League squads play their penultimate games of 2025 (Blue hosting Royals Fortuna, Gold playing at Royals Ventura) at 10:00am CST, while the Milwaukee Brewers play a split doubleheader at the Cubs (1:20pm and 7:05pm CST start times).

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[Joseph Zarr]

As noted HERE, Adamczewski was informed he was packing his bags and heading to Appleton after yesterday afternoon's performance. He's impacted winning everywhere he's played. Let's hope he does the same up North.

[Joseph Zarr]

Those Mudcats are going to need Di Turi and Bitonti to lead that offense. They have the talent to do so . Really pushing for them to fill the void.

[RWeeksFan23]

1 hour ago, Joseph Zarr said:

As noted HERE, Adamczewski was informed he was packing his bags and heading to Appleton after yesterday afternoon's performance. He's impacted winning everywhere he's played. Let's hope he does the same up North.

About. Damn. Time.