Brewers Minor League Link Report (6/25): Wilken, Dorchies, Hughes, Franeites Deliver 4-Win Thursday

[Ro Mueller]

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Transactions:

• RHP Craig Yoho optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers
• RHP Peter Strzelecki signed to minor league contract and assigned to AAA Nashville
• INF/OF Jett Williams placed on AAA Nashville’s temporarily inactive list
• RHP Miguel Andrade placed on DSL Brewers Gold’s 7-day injured list

 

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Game Action:

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Nashville 3, Gwinnett (Braves) 0
Box Score

Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Earn Fourth Shutout of Season in Win Over Gwinnett

RHP Lyon Richardson’s longest outing since 2024 led the staff’s impressive 2-hit shutout to claim a 2-1 lead in this week’s home series.

As detailed in Nishant Brahme’s linked game report which includes three highlight videos, the Sounds used the long ball (3B Brock Wilken’s 388-foot solo homer), then small ball (OF Tyler Black’s full count walk earned via challenge, stolen base, scored on sac fly) to grab a 2-0 lead by the 4th inning.

A massive “Job well done” to RHPs Junior Fernandez (2 IP, 1 K) and Peter Strzelecki (welcome back! – 1 IP, 2 Ks) for facing the minimum number of batters over the final 3 frames.

DH Jeferson Quero (2-for-3, sac fly, 2 RBIs) and C Ramon Rodriguez (2-for-3) notched 4 of the team’s 7 hits and the Sounds were also stout defensively (3 double plays turned).

Sounds’ Extras:

• Time will tell whether the 26-year-old Richardson (4 IP, 0 R, 2 H – both singles, 1 BB, 3 Ks) will be stretched out further, but it would solve a starting pitcher depth challenge that skipper Rick Sweet has been managing for at least three weeks.
• Three fifth inning walks issued by RHP Reiss Knehr (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 4 BB, 1 K) thankfully produced zero runs and Nashville’s staff did not allow any hits after the 3rd inning.
• After pitching 16 games for the Sounds from March-May, Strzelecki’s contract was selected by the Brewers, but he didn’t see game time. He then tried his luck with the Yankees’ AAA team for six games before opting out and returning to Nashville.

Friday’s outlook: 24-year-old RHP Tyson Hardin is ready for his 8th AAA start (2.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 40 IP), with Nashville looking to claim a 3-1 series lead.

 

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Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Rain Out: Biloxi at Montgomery

Via the Shuckers’ website, rain out details: Shuckers, Biscuits Postponed Due to Rain at DABOS Park

Biloxi leads the series two games to zero and the teams will hope to be able to play two games on Friday.

Friday’s outlook: RHPs Jaron DeBerry and Manuel Rodriguez are scheduled to start the doubleheader, with Biloxi aiming for a sweep to clinch this week’s road series.

 

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Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Wisconsin 9, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 1
Box Score

Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Eight-Run Second Inning is Enough for Wisconsin

As usual for home games (but let’s not take it for granted), enjoy the video highlights compiled by Wisconsin’s terrific media team:

And be sure not to miss the 16-minute Mehring-Timm post-game podcast, featuring RHP Ethan Dorchies, OF Josiah Ragsdale and Manager Nick Stanley.

As you’ve read, seen and heard from the above links, SS Luis Pena (1-for-3, double, HBP, 2 RBIs) returned from a 16-day absence for a sore hamstring and all is right in Timber Rattler Land.

Dorchies (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) worked around a 1st inning double, then a walk and an error in the 2nd frame to deliver his best start of 2026, likely comforted by the Udder Tuggers’ 8-run, 12-batter second inning.

Every starting position player reached base via hit or walk, with Ragsdale (2-for-5, double, 2 RBIs), OF Braylon Payne (2-for-5), C David Garcia (2-for-3, HBP) and OF Tayden Hall (1-for-3, double, HBP, 2 RBIs) having particularly productive evenings.

Timber Rattlers’ Extras:

• RHP Quinton Low continued his recent run of solid form with two scoreless innings of relief: 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks. He’s unscored upon over his last 7 innings with 12 Ks.

Friday’s outlook: LHP Wande Torres gets the call as Wisconsin seeks to clinch a home series victory.

 

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Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 13, Wilson 3
Box Score

Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Fredericksburg Charges Past Wilson

After retiring 5 of 7 batters to open the game, starting RHP Enniel Cortez allowed three consecutive 2-out RBI hits in the 2nd inning, then the first four batters of the 3rd inning reached via hit or walk to blow open the game. A strike ‘em out, thrown ‘em out double play to end that frame kept the contest at 6-0.

OF Handelfry Encarnacion (2-for-2, double, walk, sac fly, RBI) had opened the game with a single, but was erased via a ground ball double play and the Warbirds did not collect their 2nd hit until the 5th inning, while already trailing 11-0 by that point.

RHP Tyler Renz’s relief effort started poorly via three straight walks in a 5-run fourth inning, but he ultimately gave the team 3 innings of work to ease the bullpen strain (7 R, 6 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 3 WP, 3 Ks).

On the more positive side, RHP Ismael Yanez pitched two hitless, scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts, but 4 walks blemished his numbers (43 pitches, 20 strikes). SS Brady Ebel also had a decent stat line: 1-for-3, double, walk, RBI.

Warbirds’ Extras:

• Other lowlights Thursday evening included an 0-for-10 effort with runners in scoring position, as well as 3B Juan Ortuno’s 10th error of the 2026 campaign.
• 1B Tyler Rodriguez’s on-base streak is now 19 games long after he drew a walk.
• Hot 18-year-old prospect OF Alexander Frias had an 0-for-4 game, but with no strikeouts.

Friday’s outlook: LHP Andrew Healy gets the start, with Wilson needing a victory to even the series at two games apiece.

 

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Final: ACL Brewers 7, ACL Cubs 5
Box Score

Starting RHP Chase Bentley (4 1/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 10 Ks) struck out 10 Cubs and 1B Roderick Flores (1-for-2, HR, 2 walks, 2 RBIs) delivered a 2-run homer in the 5th inning to take a 3-2 lead in this competitive contest in 106-degree heat.

Tied 3-3 entering the bottom of the 6th inning, 2B CJ Hughes (1-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) restored the Zona Crew’s lead with a 2-run, 107mph homer, with 3B Yu-Lin Liao (1-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) following with another 2-run homer three batters later to grab a 7-3 advantage.

The Cubs narrowed the gap to 7-5 with 1-on, 1-out single in the 7th inning, but RHP Luke Roupe (3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) induced a ground ball double play to preserve the lead. One inning later, there were 2-on, 1-out, when he induced another GIDP to get out of that mini-jam, closing out the 3-inning save one inning later.

This game marked the return of OF Kenny Fenelon (2-for-5, SB) after a nine-day absence, restoring necessary position player depth. On-base machine SS Juan Martinez was solid yet again: 1-for-2, double, 2 walks, SB; 1.093 OPS. RHP Argenis Aparicio (1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) collected the win in middle relief.

Both teams notched three home runs and struggled with runners in scoring position (combined 2-for-13), but the Brewers’ strong defense (3 double plays, 0 errors) keyed their victory (vs. 0 DPs and 2 errors for the Cubs).

 

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Final: DSL Brewers Blue 9, DSL Padres Gold 8
Box Score

The Blue squad trailed 4-0 early and 7-4 late but stormed back with a 5-run eighth inning to grab the lead and then hold on in a dramatic island affair that included a 73-minute rain delay in the 4th inning. They improved their record to 13-5.

After a 1-out hit-by-pitch and two walks, DH/INF Jose Rodriguez (3-for-5, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs), C Sebastian Franeites (1-for-4, triple, walk, 2 RBIs; .989 OPS) and 3B Leanders Matos (1-for-3, 2 walks, RBI, 2 SBs; .999 OPS) delivered consecutive RBI hits to take a 9-7 advantage before the Padres sent their second baseman to the mound to stop the bleeding.

RHP Jean (JC) Rodriguez had entered in relief in the top of the 8th inning with the Blue Men trailing 7-4, 2-on and nobody out, bearing down to strand the two baserunners (K, K, ground out). After the offensive outburst to take the lead, JC then conceded a single and an RBI triple to commence the 9th inning, putting the potential game-tying runner 90 feet from home plate with nobody out. JC amazingly escaped again though, getting a ground out, fly out and ground out to strand the runner and preserve the one-run victory.

Every Brewers’ Blue batter reached base via hit or walk in the contest, including solid days by 1B Angel Gonzalez (1-for-2, 3 walks, RBI, SB), OF Frandy Lafond (2-for-5, RBI; 1.017 OPS) and SS Diego Frontado (1-for-4, double, walk; 1.053 OPS).

Nobody distinguished themselves on the mound, though 17-year-old RHP Steven Duran handled the largest share of the work (4 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks). RHP Justin Lugo (3.38 ERA) is usually much sharper than this: 2 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 4 WP, 4 Ks.

 

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We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, a whopping eight minor league games are scheduled for Brewers’ affiliates, starting with the DSL clubs at 10:00am CST and ending with ACL Brewers at 8:00pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also commence their home series against the Cubs at 6:45pm CST.

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[biedergb]

1 hour ago, Ro Mueller said:

S Luis Pena (1-for-3, double, HBP, 2 RBIs) returned from a 16-day absence for a sore hamstring and all is right in Timber Rattler Land.

And to confirm, his being replaced late in the game was likely just managing a player returning from injury in what was by then a blowout win, as I don't see anything in what was written that indicates anything other than that, but if anyone watched the game or listened to it please help ease this paranoid mind 😬

[Jim Goulart]

21 minutes ago, biedergb said:

And to confirm, his being replaced late in the game was likely just managing a player returning from injury in what was by then a blowout win, as I don't see anything in what was written that indicates anything other than that, but if anyone watched the game or listened to it please help ease this paranoid mind 😬

This is why the postgame podcast is a must-listen 😉

[Jim Goulart]

Oh, and the game summary also:

"Luis Peña, in his first game back in the Wisconsin lineup since June 9, blooped a double to right that was just fair to drive in two more runs for a 5-0 lead.  Peña went 1-for-3, was hit by a pitch, scored a run, and drove in two before Luiyin Alastre entered the game as a planned defensive replacement for him in the top of the eighth inning."