Brewers Minor League Link Report (09/11): Sounds Look Lifeless in Game Two as they Squander 3-2 Lead

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Final:  Memphis (Cardinals) 6, Nashville 3

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Box Score / Game Log

Let's make this Quick and easy as the Sounds certainly didn't give us an evening to wax poetic about.

RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez had a few moments in his 5.0 complete IP. But, in all reality, he wasn't sharp throughout. Often misfiring around the zone and building very little rhythm or flow. He was already averaging over 20 pitches per inning by the end of the third frame. He was working deep into all too many counts. Cargo did manage to execute some key pitches in key moments - particularly impactful with the change-up, as one would predict. But, as a whole, despite touching 94 and even 95 mph on the heater on more than one occasion, he just struggled with any semblance of fine-tuned control throughout. This certainly isn't the first time I've seen this type of outing for the talented 22-year-old at Triple-A Nashville in 2024. At this juncture, I simply hope he can find it within himself to deliver more consistency in 2025. With Columbus coming back late against St. Paul, the Sounds fell to 5.5 GB with only 10 games remaining. Their hopes for a playoff berth are essentially all but over. 

Three Quick Strikes:

1) LF Carlos D. Rodriguez ran down a ball down the left field foul line early - a fine full speed play and a play I hoped was a sign of things to come. All in all, despite this fine play Rodriguez not have a great night - even with a 2-for-5 showing overall. He ended the evening by hitting into a double play in the ninth and final inning. He also rushed a throw from the deep LF corner in an attempt to aggressively grab a runner stretching to second base - the throw misfired well right of the bag past a sliding 2B Vinny Capra. It resulted in an E7 after a double. Essentially, an inside the park home run.

2) About that play...1B Wes Clarke or RF Brewer Hicklen absolutely have to do a better job backing up that throw to second base. Their collective ball watching led to the ball rolling all the way to the middle wall down the 1B/RF line. Clarke, certainly not a speedster, ultimately lumbered toward the ball. The runner rounded third. Clarke got there late and threw a misfire to home plate. It was truly a play that encapsulated the Sounds entire night. It's truly a play that shouldn't be happening in a Triple-A baseball game. 

3) LHP Bryan Hudson suffered a bloop flare into shallow right field to lead-off his relief inning. He was also very much left out to dry by a truly inexplicable gaffe by SS Freddy Zamora on a routine slow grounder to his right. Yet, with men on second and third with nobody out Hudson struck out the side to end the threat. A truly savvy and gritty effort. His pitch count went into the high 20's. He touched 92 mph on several occasions. He started slow in the frame but he ended looking like the threat he has been for most of the season in Milwaukee. 

Biloxi will be back on the diamond trying to find some semblance of post-season form as they play their first double-header of a two double-header week. Both playoff teams will also be back at it in their respective home ballparks. And, the Sounds will try to wake up from their two game slumber as they face the Redbirds at home for game three. RHP Manuel Rodriguez will try to even the series for the Mudcats. RHP Will Rudy will try to take the series for the Timber Rattlers. LHP Tate Kuehner and RHP K.C. Hunt will try to take games one and two for the Shuckers. RHP Mitch White will try to stop the Sounds' bleeding. It's a late-season full night of Brewers affiliated baseball with big implications on the line. 

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