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RHP Will Rudy (4.76 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in makes his 3rd start in 98.2 IP) 11 days as High-A Wisconsin needs a win in the series finale at Great Lakes to forge a 3-3 series draw. SS Cooper Pratt is absent from the lineup for a 2nd day. SS Eduardo Garcia has a 14-game on-base streak, with 5 HBPs over his last 5 games

19-year old LHP Anthony Flores makes his first start (5th appearance) as Low-A Carolina as they get a 3rd chance to complete a home series win over Augusta. CF Yophery Rodriguez has a 6-game hitting streak.

Unless I’m missing something, I’d expect Paredes will make several more rehab appearances, then be added in the first week of September. The Brewers have 10 games in 9 days coming up (Aug 27 - Sep 4), so DL Hall will be needed. Rosters expand (1 more hitter, 1 more pitcher) on Sep 1.

We don’t know, unfortunately. He was substituted mid-game after a groundout on August 15. I’m hoping the 60-day placement is some sort of MILB roster manipulation, but it usually signifies something more serious. I’m guessing we won’t see him until some single-day MLB Spring Training call-ups.

Christian Arroyo’s walk-off homer and Tayden Hall’s 2-run 9th inning single clinched wins for Nashville and Wisconsin. Biloxi battled back to end their skid and Carolina held on for yet another victory. Transactions: INF Mike Boeve transferred to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list RHP Enoli Paredes sent on rehab assignment to AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 2, Jacksonville 1 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: Arroyo's Walk-Off Homer Gives Brewskis Thrilling Win Over Jacksonville After spending most of the 2024 season yoyo-ing between injury time and rehab appearances, this walk-off no-doubter had to feel sweet for 2B Christian Arroyo (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs) – his first ding dong since August 13, 2023: Starting 22-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (6 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) overcame a tough 2nd frame (all 3 walks and the HBP) to continue his excellent run of form with six terrific innings, while Arroyo provided the clutch hitting the Sounds required. Rodriguez, Kevin Herget, rehabbing Enoli Paredes and Ryan Middendorf limited the Jumbo Shrimp to just 2 hits (both singles), but things still got tricky with back-to-back 1-out walks against Middendorf in a 1-1 game in the top of the 9th inning. A weak ground out to Arroyo and 7-pitch pop out followed before Arroyo’s walk-off heroics to lead off the bottom of the 9th. Oh, and Mr. Arroyo plated the Sounds only other run as well, knotting the game by plating SS Freddy Zamora (who’d doubled) in the 6th inning: Sounds’ Extras: This was Paredes’ third rehab outing, in which he topped out at 95.5mph, allowing only a walk and striking out one over 22 pitches (13 strikes). Zamora keeps getting the bulk of the team’s innings at shortstop and showing up in the box score on my writing days: 2-for-3 with a double and run scored, even if his AAA OPS is .584. How’s this for some nifty, collaborative defense between 3B Patrick Dorrian and Zamora: Friday’s outlook: RHP Mitch White aims to bounce back from a rough start last week, as Nashville seeks a 3-1 series lead. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 7, Birmingham 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: 30th Comeback Win of the Year for Shuckers Snaps Five-Game Skid Per the game write-up, the game started extremely well as the Shuckers, who’d lost 8 of 9 games entering this contest. 2B Dylan O’Rae (3 singles, 2 walks, 1 RBI, 3 SB) and C Darrien Miller (2 singles, 2 RBIs) were particularly clutch, knocking in 3 runs with singles in their 4-run 2nd inning. Starting LHP Tate Kuehner had an up-and-down night, walking the first two batters he faced and needing 92 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings (4 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 WP, 5 Ks), with the final two hitters battling for 7-pitch and 8-pitch walks. In relief of Kuehner, RHP Kaleb Bowman (2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks) then gave up a 3-run homer on the first strike he threw (2-0 count), then settled in to get 8 outs (4 Ks) from the next 9 hitters (including a caught stealing by Miller). O’Rae walked and Miller singled with 1 out in the 7th inning to spur the 3-run rally from a 5-4 deficit, with SS Eric Brown Jr. having this game-trying RBI single drop in and 2 more runs come across via bases loaded walks: Shuckers’ Extras: Handed a 7-5 lead late, RHP Blake Holub (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) was content to pepper the zone with strikes, needing only 19 pitches (15 strikes) to record 6 outs, even though a lofted single and 2-out double had made for a nervous finish in front of 3,332 road fans. With 3B Brock Wilken missing his third straight game and Ernesto Martinez Jr. and Adam Hall resting for a game, where would the offense come from? The answer: nearly everyone, as 6 different Shuckers had an RBI and a 7th (1B Zavier Warren) had a double and single. Friday’s outlook: RHP Shane Smith looks to put last week’s short start behind him and lead Biloxi to a 2-2 series tie. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, Great Lakes 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Ninth-Inning Rally Sends Rattlers to Victory Make sure to read through the thorough game report linked above, then I’ll sprinkle in a few more details about Wisconsin’s hard-fought comeback victory, capped by 1B Tayden Hall’s 1-out, 2-run single to give the Timber Rattlers a 5-4 lead in the top of the 9th inning. If we’re awarding game balls, they definitely go to Hall and DH Jesus Chirinos (combined 4-for-7 with 3 walks and 4 RBIs), along with the bullpen of LHP Mark Manfredi and RHP Aaron Rund (combined 4 1/3 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks). Starting RHP Josh Timmerman (4 2/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 HBP, 3 Ks) had faced the minimum through 2 innings in his first High-A appearance before allowing a double and 2 HBPs to start third frame (cutting lead to 3-2). He’d reached 69 pitches through 4 innings before unfortunately tiring in the 5th (line out, full count walk, first pitch 2-run homer for a 4-3 deficit). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: After dropping 4 straight games, including a 12-inning affair on Wednesday, Manager Victor Estevez understandably went for the win, internationally walking a dangerous Loon (representing the potential game-winning run) to set up the force out and allow Rund face and retire the final batter, whom he K’d swinging on 5 pitches. Blake Burke missed his 5th straight game and Luke Adams was absent for a 3rd consecutive time. I’ve not yet seen clarification on their status. Friday’s outlook: RHP Stiven Cruz gets the start, with Wisconsin looking to tie the series at two games apiece. Final: Carolina 6, Augusta 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Hold Off Late Rally To Beat Augusta How about if we dominate for 8.5 innings, then make 1,158 home fans sweat on a Thursday night before pulling it out? Okay, that’s not how they drew it up, but every Mudcat had at least one hit en route to leading 5-0 by the 3rd inning and 6-2 heading into the 9th. C David Garcia had two early run-scoring doubles, while starting 19-year old RHP Josh Knoth (5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) threw 4 shutout innings before allowing 2 runs on a single, triple and RBI groundout in the 5th. We’ll gladly take Knoth’s efficiency of 73 pitches over 5 innings. Breathe a sigh of relief and let it out, LHP Jesus Broca, who stranded runners on the corners via a swinging K to end the contest (after allowing 3 runs across): Mudcats’ Extras: Big kudos to RHP Harrison Durow for one of his best relief outings of 2024: 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H - both singles, 0 BB, 2 Ks). The team went just 4-for-21 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12 baserunners, but it ultimately just made the ending more entertaining. SS Daniel Guilarte provided 2 singles and 2B Juan Baez and 3 hits, including a double and 2 RBIs. Friday’s outlook: RHP Bryan Rivera is due to make his 3rd Low-A start (4th appearance), as Carolina can clinch a series win tonight. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, we’ve our now usual slate of four MILB night games, starting with Carolina at 5:30pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers head out to Oakland with an 8:40pm CST start time. 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Wisconsin is mirroring Carolina’s start in a nice way. Leadoff Lara walk, SB, error got him to 3rd with nobody out, but he didn’t score. Then they’ve come back to grab 3 runs in the second frame, with Jesus Chirinos delivering a 2-run double.

Yophery’s leadoff double didn’t result in a run, but the Mudcats netted 4 runs on 5 hits in the second frame, with David Garcia notching an RBI double and Juan Baez plating 2 with a single.

22-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez is on a solid recent run (2.17 ERA with 29 Ks in 29 IP) for AAA Nashville, who look to him to lead them to a 2-1 home series lead over Jacksonville. His near-namesake LF Carlos D. Rodriguez has a 7-game hitting streak.

23-year old LHP Tate Kuehner makes his 4th AA start (2.81 ERA with 18 Ks in 16 IP), as Biloxi aims to avoid a 3-0 series deficit in Birmingham. 3B Brock Wilson is out of the lineup for a 3rd straight game. C Darrien Miller is due to snap out of his August funk (.175 SLG this month with 6 BB / 15 Ks).

The Timber Rattlers have dropped 4 straight and it appears INF Luke Adams will miss his 3rd consecutive game. 22-year old RHP Josh Timmerman (3.99 ERA with 62 Ks in 56.1 Low-A IP) makes his High-A debut at Great Lakes. 2B Eduardo Garcia has a 7-game hitting streak.

The Low-A Mudcats seek a 3rd straight home victory over Augusta and a second straight solid start for 19-year old RHP Josh Knoth (5.2 scoreless innings with 7 Ks last week). 2B Juan Baez must have one of the lowest K-rates in the minor leagues (8.3% of PAs).

- RHP Enoli Paredes sent on rehab assignment to AAA Nashville

- INF Mike Boeve transferred to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list

- RHP Chase Costello activated from High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list

- RHP Sam Gardner shifted to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list - OF/INF Eduardo Charles released by DSL Brewers-2 - OF/1B Danny Puerta released by DSL Brewers-1 - 1B/C Luis Garcia released by DSL Brewers-2

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26-year old RHP Chad Patrick (2.85 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 107.1 IP) puts his 11-1 record on the line as AAA Nashville hosts Marlins’ affiliate Jacksonville this week. DH Wes Clarke aims to homer for a 4th straight game.

RHP Brett Wichrowski turned 22 years old a few days ago and deserves a Win for AA Biloxi. He’s 0-2 over his last 3 starts with a 1.26 ERA with 16 Ks in 14.1 IP. They play at White Sox affiliate Birmingham this week. RF Connor Scott (.457 SLG) and 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. (.416 SLG) power the lineup.

High-A Wisconsin took the long drive to Midland, Michigan, where they take on Dodgers’ affiliate Great Lakes this week. RHP Will Rudy (5.01 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 93.1 IP) gets tonight’s start. 3B Eduardo Garcia has a 5-game hitting streak, .714 OPS and 5 walks vs. 57 Ks.

20-year old OF/C Marco Dinges (4th round 2024 pick) makes his Low-A Carolina debut, as they host Braves’ affiliate Augusta this week. 20-year old RHP Daniel Corniel (4.70 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 84.1 IP) gets the start.

Carolina Press Release: Calzadilla reinstated from 60-day IL ZEBULON – The Milwaukee Brewers recently announced a roster transaction affecting the Carolina Mudcats active roster. The announced move includes RHP Gerson Calzadilla reinstated from the 60-day IL. The Carolina Mudcats roster is currently at 27 active players and 10 on the injured list.

RHP Elvis Peguero optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

It’s all up to the final 24 games. Would 14-10 probably get them in? A healthy Boeve would help immensely. Gotta pray that starting rotation stays healthy, including Peterson and Seminaris who are being asked to cover more innings.