Brewers Minor League Link Report (4/20): Tracking Storylines Across All Four Levels

Transactions:
- RHP Kaleb “Bo” Bowman reinstated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list
- RHP Daniel Corniel placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list retroactive to April 17
- C Edgardo Ordonez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list retroactive to April 17

Final: Nashville 10, Charlotte (White Sox) 4
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:

Homer Happy Sounds Earn Series Win Over Knights - Nashville Hits Three Home Runs in 10-4 Win over Charlotte Saturday Night

All nine Sounds reached base (Wes Clarke, Andruw Monasterio and Adam Hall comprised the bench). Oliver Dunn was the lone starter not to get a base hit (now 0-for-7), though he did draw one walk.

Isaac Collins' MLB playing time has been very limited as of late, but there doesn't seem to be any pressing need to swap in Daz Cameron or Jared Oliva as the RH bench OF bat prior to Blake Perkins' eventual return. However, the Brewers brass is likely very comfortable knowing that both Cameron and Oliva are capably in reserve if needed, with neither tying up a 40-man roster spot.

Workmanlike efforts from LH starter Bruce Zimmerman, and RH relievers Jesús Liranzo and Evan McKendry. Only one walk and one HBP (both via McKendry) aids the cause.

Cleanup man Ernesto Martinez Jr. was 0-for-4 with a K but drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. That doesn't mean it was a totally uneventful day for the big man:

You'll find four video highlight clips on the team's "X" timeline Sunday morning.

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes 
Final: Birmingham (White Sox) 6, Biloxi 5
Box Score and Game Log

Lara Records Third Straight Multi-Hit Performance, Shuckers Fall to Barons - Spain becomes 1st Shucker to begin a road game with a home run since 2023

Three relievers (Stiven Cruz, Kaleb Bowman, Tyler Bryant) did their part with four innings of scoreless ball - Bryant's three K's in his frame were encouraging - but the offense was also pretty silent down the stretch as this game quickly determined the Shuckers' fate late.

It seems losing a contest like this (up 4-0 after the top of the 1st) is somehow just as exasperating as blowing a late lead. Every batter, save for Zavier Warren, reached base at least once with five on base at least twice. Not only did Luis Lara stay hot (thus the title of the game summary above), but one thing that will never sleep with Lara is the glove (and here, the arm):

Lara stole a base, his 3rd without being caught. He was 45-for-59 in attempts with Wisconsin in 2024.

Ethan Murray is only nine games into his season, but the soon-to-be 25-year-old 2021 5th rounder out of Duke is making early amends on what was a very forgettable 2024 season in Biloxi. Not only is the current .831 OPS shiny, but he's handled five games capably in left field (seven chances), the first games of his pro career on the grass. For this contest, he was at second base. Look for Murray's first long ball of the season, along with other Saturday night clips, here.

Meanwhile, Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake is working to shake certain musical vibes from his head this AM.

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link)
Final, Completion of Friday's Suspended Game: Lansing (Athletics) 4, Wisconsin 3, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

Lansing Holds on to Win Suspended Game from Friday Night - Insurance run in the top of the seventh is key

Watch as the weather magically improves by 100% mid-way through -

As we noted in yesterday's report: "Props to starting RHP Chandler Welch for fighting through the elements, regardless of the soured results in his final soaking frame."

Oh, things seemed so promising when the bottom of the order did their part to begin the final inning, with men on 1st and 2nd with the top of the order due up. The Tayden Hall K and Blake Burke GIDP were very deflating. There are certain clips with Burke it's just very evident that he is even a bigger human than we might think - is he heading toward Rowdy territory in a few years?

One note I've been meaning to mention since T-Rats Opening Day. He was denied a chance for a big knock after the game-ending sequence, but did you notice that Jadher Areinamo lost a syllable over the winter? HIs last name is now more of an "Ar-E-Namo" rather than the awkward "Ar-E-I-Namo" of 2024.

In the long run, probably a good inning-limit "relief" appearance for RHP Bishop Letson in Game One.

Final, Regularly Scheduled Game: Wisconsin 2, Lansing 0, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

Hardin Plays Stopper in 2-0 Win - Rattlers snap five-game losing streak with shutout win

Wait, Tyson Hardin was awesome but wasn't prominently featured in the video summary?! Well, he was so impressive, he netted his own highlight reel:

The audio provided by the club is expanding this year, not that it was lacking previously. Be sure to take this in as the club now enjoys a rare two-day break:

Final: Carolina 5, Delmarva (Orioles) 2
Box Score and Game Log

Offense Propels Mudcats to Victory 

What's this, no double-digit offense? C'mon, Muddies, stop slacking ?

Speaking of "C'mon", another Carolina position player exits mid-game, and it's Jesus Made? Oh, going to have to research the video archive again, the Mudcats are really making sure I've got the MiLB subscription. Made was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the 5th. However, he remained in the game initially, including stealing a base that frame and subsequently scoring on a Luis Pena double. Made then played defense in the top of the 6th, catching a lineout to end the inning. Made then was replaced on defense to open the 7th.

For MiLB TV subscribers, archive link

The Made HBP and subsequent tour of the basepaths - the at-bat begins at the 02:06:00 hour/minute mark. Voice of the Mudcats Chris Edwards thought it got Made in the thigh, but it was pretty clearly his right foot/ankle (the switch-hitting Made was batting left-handed). Made very clearly was hurting, he sprawled face down and covered his face for an extended time. Yet he was pretty suddenly able to take his base.

Made's SB came on a 3-2 pitch to Braylon Payne and was a head-first success. No apparent after-effects of the HBP. Made makes his way to 3B on a deep-enough fly to CF by Eric Bitonti and easily strolled in on a glorious line-drive Pena double over the CF's head. Pena was thrown out at 3rd base trying to stretch his double into a triple, a two-out mistake. But that swing was beautiful. So, it's an eight-and-a-half-minute slice of game action I just described, well worth your time if able.

By the way, that little button that allows for viewers to skip forward exactly 15 seconds at a time, just a wonderful gift given the pitch clock in situations like this. Thank you for the little things in life, technology!

Moving forward to the 02:23:00 minute mark, Made did a mini bunny-hop (Happy Easter, by the way ?), that was likely unnecessary but showed no ill-effects coming of the field as he ended the inning with that catch.

Unless Chris Edwards learned later in the contest, it's possible that Made's exit was nothing more than a who knows, tummy ache. If I had to guess, his ankle may have swelled a bit. When he first went down on that HBP, it looked scary.

Did we mention Payne tripled and homered?

We agree, Spencer.

RHP Melvin Hernandez won't turn 19 years old until July, and the Nicaraguan native is looking like this year's version of 2024 Mudcat Manuel Rodriguez, now working his magic with the Timber Rattlers. Enjoy that box score line.

Brewers Player Development - on a roll!

The Sounds and Mudcats have first-pitches within the state of North Carolina just after noon Central Time. The Shuckers kick off at 4:00 CT. My buddy Daniel ("Ro") gets the benefit of one less game to track given the Timber Rattlers day off. Should you be enjoying your Easter, Passover, or any other celebration today, enjoy!

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