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Casey hit the ball hard several times last night. Definitely looked like the "real" Casey. If he can be the .800-.850 OPS guy he's been the past two seasons the rest of the way, that'd be big.

I had to look up who the Ham Fighters are. Well played sir. Fwiw, it's Nippon Ham, with the nickname "Fighters". Although "Ham Fighters" is funnier.

Final: Helena 11, @Casper 4 Helena's big first inning dooms Ghosts Casper Ghosts A five run top of the first helped propel the Helena Brewers to an 11-2 win over the Casper Ghosts at Mike Lansing Field, earning them a split of the 4-game series. Helena took a commanding 7-0 as they scored five runs in the first and two runs in the second off of Ghosts starter Geoff Parker, but they got on the board in the bottom of the second. Carl Thomore doubled with one out and got to third on a ground out. He scored on a passed ball to make it a 7-1 game. The Brewers added a run in the third. Robbie Garvey led off with a triple, and he scored on an Adrian Williams ground out, but a Matt Argyropoulos homer to lead off the bottom of the inning with his third home run of the season, making it 9-2 Brewers. [Nick] Ramirez homered for the second time in the game, and fifth time in the series, when he homered with a runner at first to center field in the 7th inning to make it an 11-2 game. The Ghosts added two runs in the ninth. Carl Thomore drove a run in with a double, and he scored on a sacrifice fly by Julian Yan. The Ghosts will have Wednesday off, and then they'll hit the road for a 7-game road trip, starting with 4 games in Missoula on Thursday night, first pitch is set for 7:15. Helena Box Score Yadiel Rivera stayed hot, with two singles & a double out of the leadoff spot. Kyle Dhanani singled three times out of the two-hole. But the real offensive star was Nick "Promote Me Already!" Ramirez -- 3-6 with two homers & five RBI. DH Parker Berberet went hitless, but walked three times. Max Walla was 1-4 with a double, walk & RBI. Catcher Brent Dean had two singles & three RBI. Garvey finished with a double, triple, two walks, two runs, & one RBI. Starter Andy Moye allowed four hits & four walks over five innings, but escaped with only two runs (one earned) allowed. 2011 11th round pick Tommy Toledo worked one inning in his professional debut, walking two & striking out two with no hits allowed. Jacob Barnes worked a perfect 7th inning. Alex Jones pitched the 8th & 9th, allowing one hit, two unearned runs, & striking out two. Helena Play-by-Play Here's said big first inning. Rivera started it off with a double, & ended it by grounding into a double play: Helena Top of the 1st Yadiel Rivera doubles (8) on a fly ball to right fielder Carl Thomore. Kyle Dhanani singles on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd. Nick Ramirez singles on a line drive to right fielder Carl Thomore. Yadiel Rivera scores. Kyle Dhanani to 2nd. Parker Berberet walks. Kyle Dhanani to 3rd. Nick Ramirez to 2nd. Max Walla walks. Kyle Dhanani scores. Nick Ramirez to 3rd. Parker Berberet to 2nd. Brent Dean singles on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Nick Ramirez scores. Parker Berberet scores. Max Walla to 2nd. John Dishon grounds out, second baseman Yafistel Roja to first baseman Matthew Argyropoulos. Max Walla to 3rd. Brent Dean to 2nd. Robert Garvey doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder Carl Thomore. Max Walla scores. Brent Dean to 3rd. Adrian Williams reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Rosell Herrera. Yadiel Rivera grounds into double play, shortstop Trevor Story to second baseman Yafistel Roja to first baseman Matthew Argyropoulos. Adrian Williams out at 2nd.

Final: @AZL Brewers 7, AZL Royals 3 AZL Box Score 2011 UDFA Will West pitched a solid five-inning start; he allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), no walks, & struck out four. Dominican product Jeffrey Saba pitched two perfect innings in relief for his first scoreless appearance of the season. Leadoff man & second baseman Kevin Berard led the way for the offense with a 4-4 night that included two doubles, three runs scored, & a walk. Centerfielder Malcolm Dowell added three singles & three RBI. Hitaniel Arias was 2-4 with a triple & three RBI. DH Jimmie Pharr went 2-2 with a double, two walks, & one RBI. Catcher Adam Weisenburger ('11 34th-rd.) had a single & two walks. Rightfielder Ronny Puelo walked twice, third baseman Andres Martinez once. Shortstop Renaldo Jenkins & leftfielder Jose Garcia were 0-4. AZL Play-by-Play The Brewers chased Royals starter Cesar Ogando in the 1st en route to a three-run opening frame: AZL Brewers Bottom of the 1st Kevin Berard singles on a ground ball to second baseman Carlos Garcia. Kevin Berard advances to 2nd, on throwing error by second baseman Carlos Garcia. Renaldo Jenkins strikes out swinging. Adam Weisenburger walks. Hitaniel Arias triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Anthony Howard. Kevin Berard scores. Adam Weisenburger scores. Jimmie Pharr walks. Malcolm Dowell singles on a line drive to right fielder Anthony Howard. Hitaniel Arias scores. Jimmie Pharr to 3rd. With Ronny Puello batting, Malcolm Dowell caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Alexander Marquez to second baseman Carlos Garcia. Ronny Puello walks. Pitcher Change: Brian Edelen replaces Cesar Ogando. Andres Martinez walks. Ronny Puello to 2nd. Jose R. Garcia flies out to left fielder Jerico Blanco.

How'd the Giants look last year right around this time? 54-43 through 97 games (compared to 51-46 for 2011 MIL)

Rivera should never have been sent down from Wisconsin. Just imo. EDIT: Also, Rivera's name was displayed as "Yadier Rivera" during the MLB broadcast tonight as they highlighted his cycle from yesterday. Not cool!

This is part of a PM I received today, clarifying that Brae Wright wasn't merely rehabbing in 2010 as I'd assumed & stated in the AZL link report post. I didn't think fwright222 would mind if I shared this part, & I know BF.net MiLB forum readers would like to know.

What a cool thread. I hope I have time to work on my own list before the new P50 goes up. Thanks for all the posts so far, great read.

So you move Weeks to 3 and then you would complain about the 5. Not true at all, the whole point is making sure the worst hitters are furthest down in the order. Not that it'll convince you, since all we are is internet nerds that complain about everything.

For the Pirates' sake, I hope they don't give up any significant prospects for rental players this season. Glad to see some success for them; it's certainly long overdue. Now if they make a move to add someone like Hanley Ramirez...

We've had a "Hurricane" -- what about "El Ciclón" for Rivera?

Final: Helena 12, @Casper 3 Rivera Cycles as Brewers Pummel Ghosts By Nicholas Allen Yadiel Rivera singled up the middle in the ninth inning to complete the cycle Monday night in Casper as the Brewers capped off a 12-3 victory over the Ghosts. It was Rivera's fifth hit of the night and raised his average to .331. The shortstop doubled to lead off the game, homered in the second, doubled again in the sixth and tripled in the eighth. He also walked, scored five runs and drove in four. Rivera was not alone as the Brewers pounded out a season high 19 hits and 12 runs. Newly crowned Pioneer League Player of the Week Nick Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored. Max Walla and Adrian Williams also had three hits each and John Dishon and Parker Berberet added two hits apiece for Helena. Michael Strong (2-0) gave up just one hit, a solo home run to Angel Reyes, in seven innings of work for the victory. The left-hander walked four and struck out three. His ERA is down to 3.76 on the season. Helena Box Score Not sure if you heard, but Yadiel Rivera hit for the cycle. He also walked once (4th inning), that can't be all that common of an occurrence. I'd guess that a walk derails a cycle attempt more often than not. The box score has Ramirez with five RBI, not four like the game story stated. Ramirez & Berberet each had a double; Dishon had a triple as well. Thomas Keeling allowed a two-run double in the 8th after walking two Ghosts batters. Alan Williams allowed a leadoff single, but got a strikeout & then a double play to end the game. Helena Play-by-Play Yadiel Rivera cycle recap time... Helena Top of the 1st Yadiel Rivera doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Kyle Dhanani singles on a line drive to center fielder David Kandilas. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd. Nick Ramirez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Robert De La Cruz. Yadiel Rivera scores. With Parker Berberet batting, Kyle Dhanani advances to 2nd on a balk. Parker Berberet hit by pitch. Max Walla strikes out swinging. Kenneth Allison strikes out swinging. Helena Top of the 2nd Michael Nemeth flies out to right fielder Robert De La Cruz. John Dishon triples (1) on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Adrian Williams singles on a fly ball to right fielder Robert De La Cruz. John Dishon scores. With Yadiel Rivera batting, Adrian Williams advances to 2nd on a balk. Yadiel Rivera homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Adrian Williams scores. Kyle Dhanani walks. Nick Ramirez doubles (7) on a fly ball to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Kyle Dhanani scores. Parker Berberet grounds out, shortstop Trevor Story to first baseman Harold Riggins. Max Walla singles on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Nick Ramirez out at home on the throw, left fielder Francisco Sosa to catcher Angel Reyes. Helena Top of the 6th Yadiel Rivera doubles (7) on a fly ball to center fielder David Kandilas. Kyle Dhanani strikes out swinging. Nick Ramirez grounds out, second baseman Juan Ciriaco to first baseman Harold Riggins. Yadiel Rivera to 3rd. Parker Berberet doubles (7) on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Yadiel Rivera scores. Max Walla pops out to third baseman Samuel Mende in foul territory. Helena Top of the 8th Pitcher Change: Jeremiah Sammy replaces Alving Mejias. Adrian Williams singles on a ground ball to right fielder Robert De La Cruz. Yadiel Rivera triples (3) on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Adrian Williams scores. Kyle Dhanani flies out to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Nick Ramirez homers (5) on a line drive to right field. Yadiel Rivera scores. Parker Berberet strikes out swinging. Max Walla singles on a line drive to right fielder Robert De La Cruz. Kenneth Allison called out on strikes. Helena Top of the 9th Michael Nemeth pops out to catcher Angel Reyes in foul territory. John Dishon singles on a line drive to left fielder Francisco Sosa. Adrian Williams grounds out, first baseman Harold Riggins to pitcher Jeremiah Sammy. John Dishon to 2nd. Yadiel Rivera singles on a ground ball to center fielder David Kandilas. John Dishon scores. With Kyle Dhanani batting, wild pitch by Jeremiah Sammy, Yadiel Rivera to 2nd. Kyle Dhanani called out on strikes.

Ok, so 95% bunting, 5% hit-&-run? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.pixelcharmer.com/fieldnotes/images/believe.jpg Once I get around to making my top 10 prospects list, Yadiel's going to most likely be in it.

Thanks guys

Holy cow, you just scared me. I searched through the draft forum to see where the news was that Lopez spurned the Brewers & is going to college. I was relieved when I couldn't find any, & realized your context was probably "had signed already." At least I hope so.

How much time is a player allowed to spend on the Inactive List? I have to admit I don't recall hearing about the Inactive List before.

I wonder why Morgan doesn't hit 1st. I don't think there's any doubt that it's because Roenicke believes 100% that the most important trait of a #2 hitter is how good he is at sacrifice bunting. I hate this.

With Braun out, I'd rather see Weeks-Morgan-Hart-Fielder if Corey doesn't like the 5-hole. Or flip Morgan & Weeks in that grouping. I don't like moving a good OBP out of the leadoff spot to put an inferior one there, but Corey's still a good hitter so I can't get too worked up about it. As far as bad things I can imagine RRR doing, this isn't high up on the list. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

Yeah, the Pads aren't going to look to trade Headley. Classic 'they take our junk & give us useful pieces' idea.

It's funny to imagine the outrage this would've caused if Brandon Phillips had done this in St. Louis.

It was nice to see Casey come up with a couple timely singles, but he didn't exactly hit the ball hard yesterday. Over the past two seasons, McGehee is a guy that worked the count well & hit the ball hard. This season he's just been flailing & doesn't seem to have a plan at the plate.

I have to say, it's nice to see a different lineup... McGehee 7th, solid. Wilson 8th, alright. Kottaras 6th, ok seems good. http://island-adv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/banghead.gif EDIT: But who am I to argue with genius that uses a guy batting .244/.301/.333 against RHP so far this season in the 3-hole?

And you notice K Rod pitched the next inning. You do need to have a pitcher for all of the innings And K-Rod is a much better option, statistically & stuff-wise, to get out a LHB. He would have been the best choice to face the succession of Gonzalez, Ellis, & Helton. And if the Rockies still hit K-Rod around, at least you can say the manager put his team in the best position he could to win.

"It's not like he had a setback or anything. It just didn't loosen up for him." That's certainly encouraging. Or at least not troubling.