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Like their brethren in Carolina, Wisconsin can clinch a home series win tonight over Fort Wayne. RHP Logan Henderson makes his second High-A start (2.2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks last outing).

I think 10 losses in a row is enough for our AA Shuckers, n’est-ce pas? Let’s beat Pensacola at home. RHP Brett Wichrowski (4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP) tries to stem the bleeding.

The Low-A Mudcats can clinch a home series win tonight over Delmarva, with 18-year old RHP Josh Knoth (4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 26 IP) getting the start. CF Yhoswar Garcia (.805 OPS in 145 PAs) has re-taken the Carolina League’s stolen base lead (22).

Hicklen was apparently injured in the game on Sunday, May 26. I’d think most posters on the minor league side were disappointed he wasn’t called up against all the Marlins’ lefties, potentially contributing to losing that series. You’d rather have him up facing a lefty than Miller, Wiemer, Perkins, Roller and perhaps even Monasterio and Chourio. Facing 2 Cubs lefties in 4 days, we’d thought he might then get the call, but instead he landed on the IL. Bummer!! He won’t likely get used in center field in the majors, so he’d likely only get starts if Chourio or Yelich rested a day. But his bat should be on the big league bench. The other hindrance is that someone would need to be DFA’d off the 40-man roster for Hicklen to be added. That’s why struggling Roller even got a call-up before him.

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Bishop Letson and Hayden Robinson were terrific in wins for Carolina and the ACL crew, while Wisconsin snatched a late victory. CF Rodriguez and Jacob Misiorowski were solid, though Nashville and Biloxi fell. Transactions: RHP Kevin Herget recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville RHP Craig Yoho promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin RHP Bayden Root promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina LHP Russell Smith placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list retroactive to 5/29 RHP Edwin Jimenez placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list C Satchell Norman sent on rehab assignment to ACL Brewers LHP Caden Vire placed on ACL Brewers' 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 3, Nashville 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: Rodriguez Stellar in Start, Sounds Fall to Redbirds Is that a unicorn we’re seeing? No, it’s just 22-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (6 2/3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks) topping 100 pitches for the 4th time in his career. Unfortunately, the last 11 pitches were a battle that ended with a double to right field with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th inning, with Memphis’ Luken Baker then taking LHP Rob Zastryzny deep on the first pitch he threw for the 3-1 lead which would hold up. Nashville’s pitchers needed to be perfect, as the offense struggled: 5 hits, 0 walks, 1 run, 1 LOB. The math isn’t “mathing” because we hit into three double plays. The lone offensive highlight, C Eric Haase’s 6th homer of 2024 was a 105.1mph, 380-foot blast which tied the game 1-1 in the top of the 6th inning. Sounds’ Extras: Despite the uncharacteristically poor result (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks), Zastryzny’s numbers are still looking great for 2024: 1.83 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 12.4 K/9 in 19 2/3 IP. RHP Ryan Middendorf pitched a scoreless 8th inning to give the offense a chance, but the final 7 Sounds were retired in order. Friday’s outlook: LHP Aaron Ashby gets the chance to build on a positive last start (5 1/3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks), with Nashville needing a win to even the road series at two games apiece. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Pensacola 7, Biloxi 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Misiorowski Strikes Out Seven, Shuckers Fall to Pensacola Uber-talented RHP Jacob Misiorowski was terrific (4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H – all singles, 3 BB, 7 Ks), but Pensacola’s patient approach saw him have to exit after 4 innings at 84 total pitches (50 strikes). Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has understandably taken issue with one of the runs and walks and runs charged to Misiorowski’s line: The first run which the Blue Wahoos pushed in the top of the 2nd inning was also of the cheap variety: infield single, error on 3B Brock Wilken, move to 3rd on a fly out, score on a wild pitch. Yes, SS Eric Brown Jr. came through with the clutch 2-out, 2-run double to tie the game at 2-2 in the 4th inning, but the Shuckers were out-hit 9-to-3 on the day as the offensive struggles continue. Just like Zastryzny above, the first pitch thrown by RHP Bo Bowman (1 1/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER)) in relief of Misiorowski was sent out of the ballpark to give the Blue Wahoos right back the lead at 3-2. Shuckers’ Extras: Pensacola’s manager was ejected shortly after they re-took the lead, so he didn’t get to see the 4 runs and 4 hits his team recorded the following inning, with Bowman hindering his cause with a throwing error. It was a surprising blip for Bowman, who’s season ERA is still excellent at 2.05. In addition to Brown’s double and DH Ernesto Martinez’s homer, right fielder Lamar Sparks reached base 3 times: 1-for-2 with a single and 2 walks. Well done to RHPs Nick Merkel and Justin Yeager, who combined for this line: 3 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks. Friday’s outlook: RHP Brett Wichrowski (4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP) takes his shot at ending Biloxi’s 10-game losing streak. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 6, Fort Wayne 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Comeback Rattlers Rally Again to Beat Fort Wayne We’re once again blessed with video highlights from Wisconsin’s media team: And don’t forget to catch the Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast featuring nuggets from KC Hunt, Gregory Barrios and Manager Victor Estevez. Despite some poor luck earlier in the game, the Timber Rattlers kept giving themselves opportunities until they finally paid off in the 7th and 8th inning, going 5-for-14 with runners in scoring position versus the TinCaps 1-for-3. Starting RHP Will Rudy (5 1/3 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) only faced 17 hitters over the first 5 innings, though one scored on a triple and sacrifice fly to knot the score 1-1 in the 5th inning. Four doubles from DH Ramon Rodriguez, right fielder Eduarqui Fernandez and SS Gregory Barrios (3-for-4, RBI) in the 7th and 8th innings turned the tide, with Rodriguez's second such double plating 2 runs for a 5-3 lead. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: After giving up a hit in each of his first 7 relief outings in a tough start to his 2024 season, RHP Stiven Cruz (2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) has only conceded 1 hit (and no runs) in his last 5 games. Way to turn it around, young man! He also recorded two outs to keep an inherited runner from scoring in the 6th inning, keeping the score close at 3-1. 23-year old RHP KC Hunt needed only 33 pitches to blow through the 7th through 9th innings, earning the Win for his efforts. Undrafted in 2023, the Brewers signed him in July 2023 and he continues to be lights out: 2.70 career MILB ERA with 54 Ks in 33 1/3 IP. The Timber Rattlers had 11 hits, including a 3-for-4 day by center fielder Dylan O’Rae, but made no steal attempts? Maybe we’re in player protection mode after some injuries on the bases across the system. Friday’s outlook: RHP Logan Henderson makes his second High-A start, with Wisconsin positioned to clinch the series with a win. He threw 59 pitches last week in 2 2/3 IP. Final: Carolina 6, Delmarva 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Carolina Rallies Past Delmarva Seeing a 3-0 lead entering the 6th evaporate and become a 5-3 deficit by the 8th inning may have been unnerving to the 799 in attendance at Five County Stadium, but the Mudcats were up for the challenge. I think that it’s worth starting from that bottom of the 8th inning: Wednesday’s grand slam hero 1B Luis Castillo (2-for-5) opened the frame with a single and speedy left fielder Yhoswar Garcia (2-for-3, 22nd stolen base) walked with 1 out to put the pressure on. A wild pitch meant a single could tie the game, but it worked out any way with a 3B Miguel Briceno (3 RBIs) sacrifice fly, then 1B Blayberg Diaz’s (2-for-4) clutch 2-out, game-tying single. When 2B Daniel Guilarte and center fielder Yophery Rodriguez drew back-to-back walks to open the bottom of the 9th inning, the game was essentially over. Consecutive nobody out fielders’ choices followed with Castillo knocking in the game-winning run. Taking it back to the beginning, 19-year old RHP Bishop Letson was exceptional: 4 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks, as the 2023 draft class continues to amaze. Mudcats’ Extras: After Letson’s exit at 62 pitches, the middle relieving tandem of RHPs Brailin Rodriguez and Aidan Maldonado ran into challenges: 3 2/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks, including 2 homers allowed by Maldonado. Aidan had entered on a good stretch – 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 8 Ks. Reversing Maldonado’s case, RHP Cristopher Carrasco was roughed up in a loss last week, then turned it around with a 1-2-3 top of the 9th inning here with 1 strikeout, ultimately earning the Win. Here are some highlights of the Mudcats scoring 3 runs earlier in the game: Friday’s outlook: 18-year old RHP Josh Knoth (4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 26 IP) is slated to make his 9th start of 2024, with Carolina poised to clinch a home series win. ACL Brewers 12, ACL Athletics 2 Box Score and Game Log The Brewers may have found yet another special pitcher in last year’s draft, this time in the form of 18-year old, 14th round pick RHP Hayden Robinson. He dominated here, allowing just 1 run on 2 singles, 1 walk and 1 HBP, with 9 strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings of solid work, lowering his season ERA to 2.93 in 15 1/3 IP. After conceding a run in the top of the 1st inning, the offense immediately responded: 3B Eric Bitonti (leading off in this game) doubled and scored on SS Filippo Di Turi’s RBI single, with Di Turi then stealing 3rd base and scoring on a ground-out for a 2-1 lead which the ACL Brewers kept adding to. Three runs in the 2nd inning and four runs in the 3rd inning put the Brewers ahead 9-1 at that point. 1B Johan Barrios and left fielder Luiyin Alastre each had 3 hits, with Barrios tripling and knocking in 2 runs and Alastre collecting a stolen base. Bitonti and Ramon Moreno each had 2 hits, while Bitonti also walked and Moreno stole a base. In the ‘pen, RHP Felipe De Los Santos showed some promise after several tough outings (1 R in 2 2/3 IP with 5 Ks – lowering his season ERA to 16.76), while RHP Jose Nova was also solid (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks). After a rough start to the season (3 losses by a combined 26-9), our young men in Arizona have fully re-grouped and now stand very respectfully at a record of 9-and-11. And they’ve achieved this despite apparently being down to 24 healthy players on the roster, plus rehabbing C Satchell Norman (0-for-2 with a walk, playing 5 innings behind the plate). 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The Mudcats can win this! Cristopher Carrasco delivered a 1-2-3 top the 9th, then Daniel Guilarte and Yophery Rodriguez walk to open the bottom half. Nobody out. Tied 5-5.

Carolina ties it up in the bottom of the 8th inning. There’s the spirit! Miguel Briceno sac fly, then Blayberg Diaz with the RBI single to tie it 5-5 on and 0-2 pitch with 2 outs.

CF-Rod cruised along for 3 scoreless innings, but gives a homer to start the 4th inning. Sounds trail Blue Wahoos 1-0.

Ho ho! EBJ goes the other way on an 0-2 pitch to plate 2 runs and bring Biloxi even 2-2 in the 4th inning. With 2 outs, a BB, HBP and BB set up the opportunity.

Yhoswar Garcia walks, then he and Luis Castillo move to 2nd and 3rd on a wild pitch. Miguel Briceno at the plate with 1 out in the 8th. A single should tie it. Mudcats trail 5-3.

Rudy gives up 2 doubles and a single to concede 2 runs in the top of the 6th inning. Now Wisconsin has its work cut out for it, trailing 3-1.

After an HBP and walk. Delmarva’s Trey Gibson retired 9 of the next 10 Mudcats, including 8 by strikeout. Eesh. But Luis Castillo opens the 8th inning with a single, then Gibson departs. Carolina needs to plate 2 runs to extend the game, trailing 5-3.

A 2-out walk in the 4th inning eventually comes around to score off Le Mis and Biloxi. They trail 2-0. C’mon men!!

Ouch. A 2nd homer off Maldonado, this time a 2-run blast in the 8th inning. Carolina’s bats needs to wake up fast, trailing 5-3.

Dylan O’Rae nearly manufactures a run for Wisconsin in the 4th inning (infield single, WP, to 3rd on ground out), but is instead doubled off on a Matt Wood liner. And now Fort Wayne triples and scores to get their first run off Will Rudy. 1-1 game in the 5th.

Ay. Aidan Maldonado gives up a solo shot to start the 7th inning. Carolina 3, Delmarva 3:

Brailin Rodriguez gives up 2 runs (1 earned) in the 6th inning as Carolina lead narrows to 3-2. Yophery Rodriguez threw out the potential tying run at home to end the inning

Gregory Barrios’ 2-out, infield single gives Wisconsin a 1-0 lead in the 3rd.

Will Rudy has faced 1 over the minimum thru 3 innings of Wisconsin’s scoreless game. Now Eduarqui Fernandez doubles for the T-Rats’ 1st hit with 1 out in the bottom of the 3rd inning.

Pensacola gets a cheap run off Misiorowski and Biloxi in the 2nd inning: infield single, error, wild pitch. They trail 1-0.

Carolina got a 1st inning double (Yophery), 2nd inning single and SB (Yhoswar), but weren’t able to score. Letson retired 6 of 7 to start the game, but a 3rd inning leadoff double now needs to be navigated around.

RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez aims to lead AAA Nashville to a 2-1 series lead in Memphis. 1B Tyler Black and SS Yonny Hernandez combined on 7 RBIs yesterday.

Who better to end AA Biloxi’s 9-game losing streak than 22-year old RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.55 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 35.1 IP)? Le Mis needs a bounceback game after giving up an uncharacteristic 8 hits in last week’s outing.