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Logan Henderson tossed six scoreless innings in Nashville’s victory. Zavier Warren’s walk-off homer gave Biloxi a doubleheader split. Jadher Areinamo led Wisconsin to a win, while Carolina was shut out. Transactions: RHP Trevor Megill sent on rehab assignment to High-A Wisconsin RHP Enniel Cortez transferred to Low-A Carolina’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 1, Durham 0 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: Sounds Blank Bulls, Toss Third Shutout in Last Five Games While a lot of the online buzz centered on 22-year old RHP Jacob Misiorowski’s dominating two innings of relief (will we see him in the Milwaukee bullpen soon?), let’s start by recognizing the heavy lifting of starting RHP Logan Henderson (also 22) in only his second AAA start: 6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0(!!) BB, 1 HBP, 8 Ks. Henderson buckled down to work around leadoff hits in the 1st, 4th and 6th innings to keep a clean sheet. His velocity peaked at 94.1 mph. Now back to Misiorowski and all the deserved accolades, as he topped out at 100.1 mph while retiring all six batters he faced (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks – 20 strikes in 26 pitches): Sounds’ Extras: For the second straight game, SS Freddy Zamora was a key contributor, this time delivering a 2-out RBI double in the 2nd inning as part of a 3-for-4 day. The 25-year old Zamora is only hitting .202 on the season, but has played the most innings at shortstop of any Nashville player, retaining his status as an intriguing prospect. Right fielder Brewer Hicklen has been in a rare funk (3 Ks in his first 3 ABs in this game), so his full count, 99.5mph single in the 8th inning had to feel good. Unfortunately, the Sounds stranded 2 runners in that inning (9 LOB in the game; 1-for-10 with RISP), but LHP Tyler Jay thankfully came through with a 3-up, 3-down 9th inning to close out the win. Congrats to RHP Craig Yoho on joining the “Dad” club (thus explaining his temporarily inactive roster status)! Kudos to @wiguy94 for catching his post on instagram. Friday’s outlook: RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (another exciting 22-year old) gets the Game 4 start, with Nashville aiming to even the series 2-2. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Mississippi 4, Biloxi 3 (in 7 innings) Box Score and Game Log Game Two Final: Biloxi 5, Mississippi 3 (in 9 innings) Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Split Doubleheader with Warren's Walk-Off Homer in After Dark Affair This two ends of this doubleheader were basically mirror opposites, with Biloxi squandering a 2-0 early lead in Game One, then coming back from a 3-0 deficit to capture the night cap. 3B/1B Zavier Warren went 0-for-3 in the opener and only entered the second game when 1B Mike Boeve exited after a 5th inning groundout, but he was a ready-performer: singling in the bottom of the 7th inning (stranded), then hitting the 2-out walk-off blast in a 2-2 count in the second extra inning: Both teams struggled with runners in scoring position in that contest (combined 6-for-32), with right fielder Lamar Sparks ultimately coming through with the RBI groundout (5th inning) and RBI double (6th inning), then scoring to tie the game on C Nick Kahle’s 2-out single. The awesome work of RHPs Bo Bowman and Justin Yeager (combined 4 1/3 scoreless innings, including Yeager stranding two Manfred Men) gave Warren the chance to be play hero. Dialing it back to the opening game, RHP Tyler Woessner made his first start since mid-June, working a scoreless first inning (one walk, no Ks) before back-to-back hits to open the second inning saw LHP Nate Peterson (4 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks) enter for long relief. SS Eric Brown Jr. gaveth (RBI single in 3rd inning for a 3-2 lead), then taketh away (5th inning error to knot the game 3-3). Biloxi didn’t manage to get any runner as far as second base over the final 4 innings, though RHP Sam Carlson kept them in it (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K) after Mississippi’s 6th inning solo homer off of Peterson. Shuckers’ Extras: OF Connor Scott (.291 AVG, .847 OPS with Biloxi, after a miserable .160 AVG and .392 OPS with the Pirates’ AA affiliate earlier in the year) had another solid day at the plate, combining for a line of 2-for-5, with a double, 2 walks, RBI and run scored across the two games. No injury delay was noted in association with Boeve’s exit, but we’ll watch his availability going forward. Let’s give starting LHP Adam Seminaris credit for settling down in Game 2 after the first three Braves reached base and scored to put the team in an early hole. Seminaris ultimately struck out 7 hitters over 4 2/3 innings of work: 3 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 WP. Friday’s outlook: LHP Tate Kuehner has been solid since promotion to AA and will look to spur Biloxi to a series-tying victory. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 6, Peoria 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Rally in the Rain We’re once again blessed with video highlights from Wisconsin’s terrific media team: And don’t forget to listen to the 23-minute Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast, including comments from rehabbing RHP Trevor Megill and Manager Victor Estevez. 3B Jadher Areinamo (2-for-3) may be a defensive whiz, but he came into this game leading the 12-team Midwest League in hits and doubles, ranking third in RBIs, then simply added to his tallies throughout: 2-out RBI double for a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning Leadoff 4th inning single – scoring to cut the deficit to 3-2 Leadoff 8th inning walk – scoring for a 5-3 advantage RHP Trevor Megill’s first rehab start was encouraging as he pounded the zone. Hopefully he feels great in the aftermath and remains on course to re-join the big league bullpen soon: 2B Eduardo Garcia (2-for-4) was obviously right there behind Areinamo in the lineup, singling and scoring in the 4th inning, then doubling and scoring in the 8th. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: RHP Will Rudy (5 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 5 Ks) unfortunately continues to give up runs (5.01 ERA) despite a respectable WHIP (1.21) and improving K-rate (8.4 K/9), falling behind 3-1 before the efforts of Areinamo, Garcia and others restored Wisconsin’s advantage by the 4th inning. LHP Mark Manfredi and RHP Aaron Rund were impenetrable as usual in relief, inheriting a 4-3 lead and combining on 3 hitless, scoreless innings to preserve it (2 BB – one picked off; 3 Ks). Big congrats to left fielder Hedbert Perez (2-for-4) on his first hits and RBIs in High-A ball (as shown in the video highlights) after missing nearly 13 months due to an injury in July 2023. Friday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Cornielle seeks to put aside his recent struggles to lead Wisconsin to a 3-1 series advantage, with Major Leaguer RHP Enoli Paredes also expected to make his first rehab appearance. Final: Delmarva 8, Carolina 0 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Shutout By Shorebirds Despite the one-sided final score, the Mudcats had their chances early, out-hitting Delmarva 4-0 through 2 ½ innings as they had a runner thrown out at home to end the 1st inning and an inning-ending double play erase their 1st and 3rd opportunity in the 3rd inning. Starting RHP Josh Timmerman (3 IP, 1 R (0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) wasn’t fazed by consecutive infield singles which helped load the bases with nobody out in the 3rd inning, recording three straight swinging strikeouts to strand them all and keep it a 1-0 game at that point. Unfortunately, everything fell apart in the 4th inning, as 19-year RHP Jesus Flores struggled to find the strike zone in his second-ever low-A appearance: 1 IP, 4 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 1 K. Mudcats’ Extras: Joining Flores on the 2024 Dominican Summer League to Arizona Complex League to Low-A Carolina League train was 20-year old LHP Jesus Broca. Congrats to Broca (from Mexico) on his debut in full season affiliate baseball: 2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks. Carolina was only outhit 11-to-8 in the game, but also “out-walked” 8-to-1. SS Daniel Guilarte (2-for-4, double) and left fielder Miguel Briceno (2-for-4) contributed half the team’s hits. Don’t blame Briceno for the loss, as he also contributed a scoreless 8th inning on the mound. Friday’s outlook: RHP Josh Knoth needs a bounceback outing after a rough 6-game stretch (21 ER in last 23 IP), hoping to lead Carolina to a 3-1 series lead. Game One Final: DSL Brewers Uno 8, DSL Cubs Red 0 Box Score and Game Log Game Two Final: DSL Cubs Red 11, DSL Brewers Uno 0 Box Score and Game Log Let’s give a Big Thanks to my colleague @Joseph Zarr for putting together the bulk of these DSL game write-ups. The long awaited end to the recent DSL Brewers Uno six-game losing streak is over. In game one of their two-game scheduled seven-inning double header, the young Brewers Uno received masterful pitching performances from LHP Wande Torres (3.0 IP of 1 H, 1 BB, 7K, 1 WP, 1 HB, 0 R) and RHP Joshua Quezada (4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HB, 0 R) as the offense poured it on scoring runs in four of their final six innings. Despite only outhitting the Cubs Red 7-to-4, the Brewers #1 created quite a bit more scoring opportunities in their 3-for-10 mark with RISP. Torres and Quezada absolutely were dealing as they held the Cubs Red to an 0-for-2 mark with RISP. This game was as lopsided as the score would indicate. Offensively, we see several noticeable performances in the game log and box score: SS Jesus Made continued doing adept work as the lead-off man walking twice more (that's five free passes in the last two games from atop the order) in an 0-for-2, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 SB outing (27 SB on the season) CF Handelfry Encarnacion continued his recent run of impact play with his 1-for-2, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 2B (his fifth of the summer) day at the dish RF Engel Paulino showed out for the second consecutive game with a 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 SB (13 on the season) performance And three insurance runs were added in the final seventh frame when LF Juan Ortuno (1-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 K, 1 HR - his 3rd of 2024) and 3B Joandrew Pena (1-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 1 K) sent long balls over the fence. With the victory the young DSL Brewers Uno moved back to nine games over 0.500 at 30-21 though they are all but mathematically eliminated from the DSL Playoffs at this juncture. They looked to complete the double-header sweep playing game two just shortly after this contest completed. Promising RHP Wenderlyn King got the start in Game Two, but was quickly done in by a walk, two infield singles and an error, ultimately giving up a 3-run homer for a 4-0 deficit in the 1st inning. He completed another 3 scoreless innings, recording 6 strikeouts but took the loss (4 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 6 Ks). Four singles weren’t enough to plate any runs, while RHP Johan Zapata had his second straight disastrous relief outing (1/3 IP, 6 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 0 Ks). Final: DSL Brewers Dos 11, DSL Cubs Blue 3 Box Score and Game Log While the DSL Brewers #1 have lost seven-of-eight games fading down the stretch of their playoff push, the DSL Brewers #2 Squad has absolutely risen to the occasion of finishing out strong. Winners of four straight, the DSL Brewers Dos are now seven games above 0.500 at 28-21 overall and 8-2 over their last 10 contests. What's been most enjoyable about this run is the improved pitching results and the contributions throughout their line-up. Like the game one showing from the DSL Brewers Uno staff, the Brewers Dos received all they needed in a two-pitcher piggy back performance from German 17-year-old RHP Paul Hoff (4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HB, 0 R) and Venezuelan 18-year-old RHP Argenis Aparicio (5 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K, 2 HR, 3 ER). Hoff's start was pivotal as it gave his teammates the scoreless work needed to open an 8-0 lead. And, much like the bottom line of the DSL Brewers #1 game one performance, both Hoff and Aparicio greatly limited the Cubs Blue scoring opportunities as the Brewers #2 went 4-for-15 with RISP while Hoff and Aparicio held the Cubs to an 0-for-3 mark. Breaking down the offensive side of the ball we see numerous notable performances contributing to the double digit run output: C Yoeniker Lugo continues to catch my eye in nearly every game he handles the backstop duties: 1-for-3, 1 R, 2 BB Batting lead-off, 3B Frederi Montero managed a 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 K, 1 SB (the 11th of his summer) output 2024 International Class headliner, SS Jorge Quintana, continues coming on over his final week plus of play with his 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 1 2B (his 12th overall) day at the plate CF Frandy Lafond continues to pique my interest on the regular with todays 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 2B (his second overall), 2 K effort Second year DSL'er RF Pedro Tovar continues stating his case for a stateside promotion in 2025 with his ongoing much improved output this summer and today's 1-for-5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 K, 1 SB (his 7th overall) mark 2023 International Free Agent headliner, 2B Kevin Ereu, helped his respectable summer showing with a 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 2B (his sixth overall). 1 SB (his 7th of 2024) day DH Moises Polanco continued flying under the radar with a solid 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 2B (his 10th of the summer) showing in the unheralded but important ninth spot in the line-up. The DSL Brewers #2 Squad will look to keep their much-improved play rolling when they take on the team just ahead of them divisionally in the DSL Pirates Gold (29-21) tomorrow morning. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, the DSL squads get things started at 9:00am CST (Equipo Dos) and 10:00am (Equipo Uno) before the four full season affiliates play in the evening. The Milwaukee Brewers host the league-leading Cleveland Guardians at 7:10pm. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

RHP Will Rudy was going to start for High-A Wisconsin but now it’ll be rehabbing RHP Trevor Megill instead, as the Rattlers seek a 2-1 home series lead. 20-year old 3B Jadher Areinamo leads the Midwest League in hits and doubles, and is 3rd in RBIs.

The Mudcats have won 4 straight and aim for a 3-0 series lead at Delmarva behind 22-year old RHP Josh Timmerman (4.22 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 53.1 IP). DH Eric Bitonti has had 6 HR and 16 RBIs in 12 Low-A games.

Game 1 of AA BIloxi’s home doubleheader against Mississippi is underway, with RHP Tyler Woessner starting for the first time since mid-June and 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. back in the lineup after sitting for 2 games.

After a tough extra inning loss yesterday, AAA Nashville finds itself down 2 games to 0 at Durham, but have 22-year old RHP Logan Henderson on the mound tonight (4 IP, 1 R, 3 Ks last week). 2B Christian Arroyo’s in the lineup for the first time in 6 days.

RHP Enniel Cortez transferred to 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list by Low-A Carolina

1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. returns to AA Biloxi’s lineup after being absent for 2 games and I guarantee you they won’t score fewer runs than yesterday. RHP Tyler Woessner makes his first start since mid-June. He pitched 3 days ago, so expect a relatively short stint as they host Mississippi.

2023 4th round pick RHP Jason Woodward makes his full season affiliate debut with Low-A Carolina, which is aiming for a 2-0 series lead at Delmarva. And the team also welcomes promising 2B Josh Adamczewski (.975 OPS in ACL/Low-A 174 PAs) back from a recent injury.

AAA Nashville and Durham are underway with the Sounds needing a road win to even the series. RHP Chad Patrick looks to continue his dominating season (2.83 ERA, 11-1 record). DH Wes Clarke has a 6-game hitting streak.

The High-A Timber Rattlers look to even their home series against Peoria 1-1. LHP Brian Fitzpatrick has been solid over his last 6 outings (1.27 ERA with 30 Ks in 21.1 IP). C Ramon Rodriguez has been hot at the dish (.910 OPS over last 90 PAs).

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This explains why Tyler Black was a late scratch for Nashville’s game on Sunday evening:

Williams, Megill, Milner, Hudson, Payamps, Koenig, Mears, Misiorowski, Yoho. Peralta, Rea, Myers, Montas, Civale, Hall. Lots to pick from, and that’s excluding Peguero, Wilson, Ross, Paredes, Bukauskas and Zastryzny.

I suppose this is part of why we traded Gregory Barrios and didn’t draft any college middle infielders. Gotta figure 2025 will see minimal change from current placements: Zamora (AAA), EBJ (AA), Pratt (High-A), Di Turi (Low-A). Pena’s played a bit more SS than Made and also committed fewer errors at SS/3B than him, so he’s probably the better bet to remain at SS long-term. But Made sounds like the better pure hitter. It’ll be fascinating once those two reach Low-A. And we’re all hoping Pratt makes relatively quick work of High-A, so he’s the one who may put pressure on EBJ ultimately…

Yeah. It looked like we were trying to stack DSL Brewers-1's roster for a final playoff push, but all we really did was replace the injured Pena with Anderson for one game...in which he too got injured. Neither Wande Torres nor Wenderlyn King played in the doubleheader against the first place Orioles on Saturday. Let's hope it's just bumps and bruises and these guys will all be stateside shortly for the unofficial Extended Summer League in Arizona (assuming that's permitted) - Pena, Made, Anderson, Ortuno, Torres...

Super CF Jose Anderson has missed the past 2 ballgames for DSL Brewers-1, after being hit-by-pitch and pinch run for near the end of the first game of their doubleheader on Saturday.

Mitch White, Shane Smith, Mark Manfredi and Brailin Rodriguez combined on 16 scoreless innings for four affiliates in terrific Sunday action. Clutch Ramon Rodriguez produced all of Wisconsin’s runs. For the week, Nashville (4-2) was the sole series winner, while Biloxi and Carolina managed to draw 3-3 with their competition. Wisconsin (2-4) had a rare series loss. Transactions: RHP Rosmel Reyes released by Low-A Carolina Reyes had been in the system since December 2019, but only saw action in the DSL in 2021, with injuries wiping out subsequent seasons. Best of luck to the young man (still just 21 years old). Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 3, Indianapolis 0 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: Sounds Blank Indians for Second Straight Night to Win Series A Sunday theme across several affiliates was pitchers being pushed to give a little more than usual. For Nashville, it was RHP Mitch White, tasked with making his first start since early May (then with the Giants) while covering more innings (5 IP) and throwing more pitches (69) than he had all season. And Boy did White deliver: 5 scoreless frames, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 Ks, exiting up 2-0 and earning the Win. From there, the game was well in-hand, as RHPs Craig Yoho, Jacob Misiorowski and Kevin Herget made opposing batters look silly, striking out 8 of 13 batters over 4 scoreless innings. Sounds’ Extras: Right fielder Brewer Hicklen (1-for-3, walk, 2 SBs) got things started offensively, singling and scoring in the 4th inning for a 1-0 lead which was all the Sounds’ pitching staff required. Left fielder Carlos D. Rodriguez (2-for-3, triple, walk, run) had the most productive game at the top of the lineup. 1B Owen Miller keeps getting the job done: 1-for-4, RBI double to open the scoring: Next week’s outlook: Nashville (60-53) heads due east (7.5 hours by road; or will they fly?) to play at Rays’ affiliate Durham (53-61). RHP Taylor Clarke is expected to start the series opener on Tuesday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 4, Montgomery 0 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Blank Biscuits Behind Five Shutout Innings From Smith The weekly RHP Shane Smith (5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks) Show continues to be enjoyable to watch, this time cruising through 4 innings before recently-promoted Rays’ prospect Brayden Taylor tripled to lead off the 5th inning. Twenty pitches later, Taylor was still standing on 3rd base as Smith went K, walk, pop out, ground out to preserve the 4-0 lead. DH Mike Boeve continues to be a problem for opponents, reaching base 4 times in this contest: walking and scoring in the 1st inning (2-0 lead), doubling and scoring in the 4th (3-0), singling and stealing a base in the 5th, then walking in the 7th. SS Eric Brown Jr. (1-for-4, double, RBI) may have struggled off-and-on with injuries this year, but he definitely shows promise offensively and defensively when he's feeling all right: RHPs Bo Bowman and Tyler Woessner each allowed 2 singles and a walk over 2 scoreless innings of relief, which was particularly notable for Woessner as he bounced back from a 6-run partial inning on Thursday. Shuckers’ Extras: 20-year old center fielder Dylan O’Rae went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, although he was caught stealing for the 10th time in 62 tries this year. Right fielder Connor Scott (3-for-4, double, RBI) continues to be a solid addition since joining as a free agent (released by Pittsburgh), although we expect he’s eligible for free agency this fall. Biloxi only managed to go 3-for-17 with runners in scoring, but Montgomery was no better in that department (0-for-7). Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (54-51) heads home, where they welcome the Mississippi Braves (49-58). RHP Brett Wichrowski is listed as the scheduled starter for Tuesday’s opening game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 3, Quad Cities 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rodríguez Delivers a Win for Wisconsin Ramon Rodriguez was Mr. Clutch, providing a solo homer to break the 0-0 deadlock in the 7th inning, then calmly delivered the 2-out, 2-run single to shatter the 1-1 tie in the top of the 8th inning. I hope that someone bought a beer for the 25-year old catcher, even if many of his teammates were too young to partake. Chris Mehring’s game summary linked above wonderfully captures the 8th inning drama of this road affair: “Luis Lara singled to start the inning against Isbell. Lara stole second but was ruled to have overslid the base and was tagged out for the first out of the inning. Then, Cooper Pratt singled to reach base. That was the end of the line for Isbell. Ben Sears took over on the mound for the Bandits. He hit Luke Adams on a 1-0 pitch to put two runners on base. It was the second time Adams was hit on Sunday and the 36th time he has been hit this season. The River Bandits argued that Adams did not attempt to move but the argument did not move plate umpire Shea Graham. Sears missed with his first two pitches to Jadher Areinamo. He turned away from the plate and apparently said something that caught the attention of base umpire Jonathan Rector, who ejected Sears from the game. By the time the arguments ended, Quad Cities manager Brooks Conrad had been ejected by Rector and Hunter Owen, who was the starting pitcher for Quad Cities on Saturday, was tossed from the game for putting in his two cents from the dugout by Graham. AJ Block took over the count on Areinamo for Sears and issued a walk to load the base. That brought Rodríguez back to the plate with a chance to put the Rattlers in front again. Rodríguez with a single to the hole at short that deflected off the glove of (shortstop) Dickerson. Pratt and Adams both scored for the 3-1 lead.” 24-year old LHP Mark Manfredi (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) had started 4 days earlier, repeating his sterling work to deliver another three scoreless innings. He only needed 37 pitches in Wednesday’s contest and reduced that to 34 pitches (22 strikes) on Sunday. RHP Stiven Cruz (3 1/3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks) had thrown a season-high 59 pitches four days earlier, but was tasked with giving even more, matching Manfredi with three scoreless innings before exiting after a 1-out walk in the 7th inning. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: If RHP Aaron Rund felt bad about allowing an RBI single to knot the game 1-1 in the bottom of the 7th inning, he showed it in the best possible way: retiring 6 of the next 7 batters to get within one out of closing out the game. Rund was then unfazed by the 2-out, 9th inning double which brought the potential game-tying run to the plate, firing across four straight strikes to get the swinging K in front of 3,300 road fans. 3B Luke Adams reached base 3 times (2 HBP, 1 walk) and 1B Tayden Hall added a double, while 34th overall pick DH Blake Burke registered his first professional hit, an infield single in the 6th inning. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (67-40) returns home to face Cardinals’ affiliate Peoria (47-60). Final: Carolina 6, Fredericksburg 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Beat Nationals To Split Series RHP Morris Austin (2 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) made his first minor league career start (34th appearance), despite throwing 55 pitches five days earlier. He cruised through two hitless, scoreless frames before understandably tiring in an attempted third inning with five consecutive Nationals reaching base. Just like in the case of Biloxi above, we’re grateful for any road video highlight we’re lucky to get, in this case left fielder Miguel Briceno (2-for-4, double, 2 RBIs) getting the scoring started with a 2-out, 2-run double in the 1st inning for a 2-0 advantage. Carolina hitters patiently accepted 3 walks and 2 wild pitches to knot the contest at 4-4 in the 4th inning, before center fielder Yophery Rodriguez (singled and scored) and 3B Eric Bitonti (walked and scored) put the Mudcats back into the lead in the 5th inning. RHP Brailin Rodriguez (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP – then picked him off, 5 Ks) had never pitched 2 games over a 3-day period in his minor league career to date, but achieved that feat and more with 3 impeccable innings to get Carolina to the 8th inning with a 6-4 lead. Per the game report, RHP Harrison Durow (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) retired 6 of 7 batters to shut the door on Carolina’s victory in front of 3,550 road fans. Mudcats’ Extras: RHP Jose Nova (last pitched July 13) went from the injured list into the fire (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 2 Ks), entering for Austin down 3-2 with 2-on and nobody out in the 3rd inning, superbly recording essentially 4 outs (including a run-scoring error) to keep the Mudcats in it. RHP Jeison Pena entered and walked the first two batters (on 15 total pitches) in the 4th inning, before bearing down to record consecutive strikeouts and a ground out in a fine effort. DH Luis Castillo (0-for-1) walked 3 times, scoring twice, while C David Garcia (1-for-3) singled, walked and scored a run. Next week’s outlook: Carolina (64-42) stays on the road, this time heading 3 hours east of Fredericksburg, Virginia to Salisbury, Maryland to battle Orioles’ affiliate Delmarva (40-67). We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the only minor league games are found in the Dominican Summer League, with DSL Brewers-1 playing DSL Rojos and DSL Brewers-2 taking on DSL Red Sox Blue at 10:00am CST. The Milwaukee Brewers host the Dodgers in a huge clash at 7:10pm. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

AAA Nashville can claim a 4-2 series victory with a win in Indianapolis tonight. RHP Mitch White (6.95 ERA with 28 Ks in 22 IP for the Sounds) gets the spot start. C Francisco Mejia homered yesterday to extend his on-base streak to 15 games.

I believe we can sign as many non-drafted players as we want for up to $150k each (it was limited to $20k prior to 2022). Anything above $150k for a player would actually count against the bonus pool, but I don't think anyone imagines that these players are signing for that much. I assume Reece Walling got a sizeable signing bonus in 2022, but we'll probably never know how much. These post-draft signings are how we picked up Shane Smith in 2022 and KC Hunt in 2023.

EBJ with a key 2-out, RBI double in the top of the 1st inning, with Connor Scott also singling in a run for an early 2-0 lead:

Tense games tonight: - Wisconsin was threatening (2-on, 2-out) in the top of the 8th, then Quad Cities’ pitcher was tossed (and their Manager) mid-at bat against Jadher Areinamo, who walked. Then Ramon Rodriguez came through with a 2-run single a 3-1 lead. Aaron Rund shut it down from there over 2.2 IP - Harrison Durow recorded the final 6 outs as Carolina held onto its 6-4 win

Heckuv an effort by Carolina’s Brailin Rodriguez, who’s pitching twice in 3 days for the first time in his career. And we’re not talking a light load: 3 scoreless innings (5 Ks, no walks, 1 HBP whom he then picked off) to get the Mudcats to the 8th inning, leading 6-4.

Seems kind of cruel to have Stiven Cruz throw 61 pitches, 4 days after throwing a season-high 59 pitches. With 1 out in the bottom of the 7th inning, he walked his final batter on 8 pitches, then got charged with the earned run when Aaron Rund allowed a stolen base and RBI single. 1-1 game - to the 8th Wisconsin and Quad Cities go.