Brewers Minor League Link Report (8/21): Delgado and Diaz Deliver Game-Winning Thursday Hits

[Ro Mueller]

Transactions:

• RHP Ryan Middendorf released by AA Biloxi

Game Action:

Final: Nashville 8, Louisville 7
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: Delgado's RBI Single Propels Sounds to Back-and-Forth Win Over Bats

What an entertaining game this was for the players and 6,438 home fans, with dramatic lead changes in each of the 5th, 6th and 7th innings.

C Jorge Alfaro (2-for-3, HR, HBP, 2 RBIs, SB) smacked a 111.7mph single to lead off the 3rd inning, but Nashville failed to score and trailed 3-0 when he came up again in the bottom of the 5th inning, depositing this one 454 feet for a 2-run shot:

Following Alfaro’s blast, the next four Sounds reached base via walk or hit, with OF Tyler Black (2-for-4, walk, RBI, SB) putting the team in front:

RHP Garrett Stallings (5 IP, 6 R, 3 Ks) allowed 5 hits and 3 runs early before retiring 11 batters in a row to get through 5 innings. He then promptly ran out of gas, allowing 4 consecutive hits to open the 6th inning as Nashville found itself behind again at 6-5.

A crazy bottom of the 7th inning saw Nashville nearly squander an inning-opening Black walk and DH Jeferson Quero double (2-for-4, RBI), as SS Oliver Dunn’s 105.1mph grounder to short resulted in a 6-3-2 double play. Thankfully, OF Daz Cameron and red-hot Raynel Delgado (2-for-3, triple, RBI, SB) followed with clutch 2-out singles:

Sounds’ Extras:

• Big kudos to the bullpen of RHP Justin Yeager, rehabbing LHP Rob Zastryzny, RHP Easton McGee and RHP Joel Payamps for combining on 4 innings of 1-run base in this back-and-forth contest. Payamps (94.6mph peak velocity) registered his 5th AAA save of 2025 with 2 strikeouts in a 3-up, 3-down 9th inning.
• Six different Sounds’ players each stole one base to please the home crowd, including 2B Ethan Murray (1-for-3, walk, RBI, SB) and pinch runner Jared Oliva (40th swipe of 2025).
• Neither rehabbing Jake Bauers nor SS Freddy Zamora were in the lineup, with some speculating that they may be needed in Milwaukee to replace the injured Joey Ortiz (more news pending).

Friday’s outlook: Nashville aims to clinch a series victory, with LHP Josh Maciejewski and RHP Abdiel Mendoza likely to tag-team as innings-eaters.

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Rainout: Chattanooga at Biloxi

Via the Shuckers’ website, rainout details: Shuckers, Lookouts Postponed on Thursday

After consecutive home losses with starting pitchers throwing on 4 days’ rest, perhaps this unscheduled off day will help the team re-set before Friday’s doubleheader.

Friday’s outlook: RHP Brett Wichrowski (3.45 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 78 1/3 IP) is expected to start at least one of the contests, though the other starter has yet to be named.

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Wisconsin 6, Beloit 2
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Big Late Hits Lead Rattlers to Win

Despite 10 at-bats with runners in scoring position over the first 6 innings, Wisconsin had only plated 1 run OF Kay-Lan Nicasia’s RBI double) to that point, so it fell to 1B Tayden Hall and C Blayberg Diaz (1-for-3, HBP, 2 RBIs) to make something happen with 1-on and 2 outs, down 2-1 in the top of the 8th inning.

Walk-master Hall (.162 average, .347 OBP) drew a full count walk before Diaz’s clutch double to the opposite field on a 1-2 pitch:

The linked game reports includes many additional game details and video highlights, while @biedergb in our Minor League Forum also explained how LHP Anthony Flores escaped a self-induced jam while leading 3-2 in the bottom of the 8th inning:

“That's some Houdini right there. Walks (and HBP) the bases loaded. Then gets a huge strike out looking - fastball right down the middle. Next batter - grounder right to Fischer, to SS Made to first and it’s an inning ending double play. Just a routine 5-6-3 DP right?”

Starting RHP Tanner Gillis once again delivered a solid performance: 6 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks in 80 pitches and now sports an ERA of 2.20 in his first Minor League campaign.

Timber Rattlers’ Extras:

• Well done to RHPs Miles Langhorne (1 K) and Aaron Rund (1 K) on a scoreless inning of 3-up, 3-down relief for each.
• The teams exchanged outfield assists at home in the 3rd inning, with OF Luiyin Alastre helping out his starting pitcher.
• Every starting Wisconsin position player reached base via hit or walk, while OF Daniel Guilarte also came through with a 2-run single off the bench.

Friday’s outlook: RHP Ryan Birchard had a tough luck loss last week (5 1/3 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) and seeks to lead Wisconsin to a 3-1 series lead.

Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes
Rainout: Carolina at Salem (suspended in bottom of 1st inning)

Via the Mudcats’ website, rainout details: Mudcats and Salem Suspended Thursday

Rains won out after a 3-up, 3-down top of the first inning for the Mudcats, but thankfully scheduled starting LHP Wande Torres didn’t throw any pitches. It was also good to see OF Tyler Rodriguez back in the starting lineup for the first time in 6 days.

A victory elsewhere by Fredericksburg means that Carolina and the Nationals are now tied in the Carolina League North second half standings, so the Mudcats need to pick up the winning pace.

Friday’s outlook: Torres (5.28 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 73 1/3 IP) should start one of the doubleheader games, while 18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies (2.84 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 38 Low-A IP) is also scheduled to start.

We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, six Minor League affiliate games are on top, starting with the Mudcats resuming Thursday’s suspended game at 4:30pm. The Milwaukee Brewers also return home to battle the Giants at 7:10pm.

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[Joseph Zarr]

Did you get that @biedergb. You've officially made it. Mention and quote in Daniel's report. Time to hire an Agent and go on a press tour.😊

[Joseph Zarr]

About last night...

 

[biedergb]

9 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

Did you get that @biedergb. You've officially made it. Mention and quote in Daniel's report. Time to hire an Agent and go on a press tour.😊

Good idea Jospeh, I’ll start working on it 😂

And thanks @Ro Mueller