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Taylor Clarke and Tyler Black led Nashville to a convincing victory, while David Garcia’s 4 hits included the walk-off winner for Carolina. Wisconsin’s comeback fell short and Biloxi’s series finale was rained out. Image courtesy of David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images For the week, Carolina (6-game sweep) and Wisconsin (4-2) captured their series, Nashville split in Memphis (3-3) and Biloxi’s struggles continued (1-4). Transactions: With the Dominican Summer League commencing its season on Monday, June 3rd, there were 44 official transactions to properly situate the 59 active players on the rosters of DSL Brewers-1 and DSL Brewers-2, along with 6 other players noted to be on the 7-day injured list. Top prospects on the DSL squads include SS Jorge Quintana ($1.7m 2024 signee), SS Jesus Made ($950k in 2024), SS Kevin Ereu ($1.4m in 2023), SS Luis Pena ($800k in 2024) and SS Joandrew Pena ($500k in 2024). Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 9, Memphis 2 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 Dominate Redbirds in the Series Finale If the plan is to transform RHP Taylor Clarke into a starting pitcher a la Bryse Wilson, then we’d have to say that it’s looking like an excellent experiment thus far: 4 shutout innings, 4 hits, 0 walks, 1 HBP, 4 Ks on 64 pitches in this game, along with 3 shutout innings on 50 pitches in Tuesday’s contest. Clarke consistently touched 93-94mph (peaking at 94.6) and was given a nice 2-0 lead by the 2nd inning, then deftly navigated around a double and hit-by-pitch to open the bottom of the 3rd inning (K, soft line out, ground out to pitcher). In the 4th inning, an infield single, walk and error with nobody out set the table for 1B Tyler Black (2-for-6, HR, 5 RBIs, 2 runs scored), who jumped on a first pitch, 70.9mph curveball to bring everyone home in grand fashion: Sounds’ Extras: Left fielder Isaac Collins (3-for-5, 3 RBIs; .886 OPS) knocked in the first run of the day en route to a 3-hit afternoon. In fact, every batter in the Sounds’ lineup registered a hit (with center fielder Joey Wiemer and DH Eric Haase both reaching base 3 times) except for right fielder Chris Roller. By the time long-inning piggy-backer RHP Evan McKendry entered in the 5th inning, Nashville already led 6-0 so McKendry pounded the zone (54 pitches, 36 strikes): 4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks. Kudos to C Francisco Mejia (2-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 runs scored), who followed up his 2-homer effort on Friday, rested Saturday, then hit another in the 7th inning on Sunday. That’s 3 HRs in 2 games for Mejia, giving him…3 HRs on the season. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds will host Reds’ affiliate Louisville, with RHP Chad Patrick (3.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 47 2/3 IP) scheduled to start the series opener on Tuesday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Rainout: Pensacola at Biloxi Via the Shuckers’ website, rainout details: Shuckers, Blue Wahoos Canceled on Sunday at Shuckers Ballpark As you would have read at that link, this game will not be made up as Biloxi and Pensacola don’t face off again in the first half of the season, thus concluding Biloxi’s 1-win, 2-ejections, 4-loss week. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi heads three hours up I-65 to Montgomery to take on the Rays’ affiliate. Don’t be surprised if today’s scheduled starter (LHP Nate Peterson) and RHP Shane Smith tag-team the series opener. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fort Wayne 5, Wisconsin 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Rally Late But Fall Short to Fort Wayne The Rattlers couldn’t quite complete the comeback, but Wisconsin’s media team still has the video highlights here: And don’t forget to catch 21-minute the Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast featuring comments from Manager Victor Estevez. Long balls off of RHPs Alexander Cornielle (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 HBPs, 4 Ks) and Patricio Aquino (3 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) accounted for 4 of Fort Wayne’s 5 runs, but they stranded 10 baserunners to just 3 for the Timber Rattlers, giving the home team and crowd hope of a comeback. Trailing 5-1 (note SS Jadher Areinamo’s 1st inning homer), Wisconsin put the potential game-tying run on base with 1 out in the bottom of the 8th inning, prompting Fort Wayne to go to secret weapon David Morgan, who K’d 4 of the first 5 batters he faced, stranding Dylan O’Rae at 3rd base in the 8th inning and Gregory Barrios at 2nd base to end the game. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Wisconsin had already clinched this week’s series on Saturday, so perhaps that explains why the offense was a bit flat on Sunday (out-hit 12 to 5). RHP Yerlin Rodriguez can be pleased with his one inning of work, keeping the score 5-4 in the 9th inning: infield hit, K swinging and 2 infield pop ups. When there are only 2 walks issued in a 9-inning game, it’s usually a quick affair: 2 hours, 28 minutes for the 3,863 in attendance on Sunday. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin gets to remain home, with Royals’ affiliate Quad Cities coming to town. Midwest League K/9 leader 6’4” LHP Mark Manfredi (3.52 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 14.1 K/9 in 30 2/3 IP) is scheduled to dominate the first game of the series. Final: Carolina 13, Delmarva 12 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Sweep Shorebirds with Walk-off Win The Mudcats led 10-2 and almost lost? Yes. The Mudcats committed 7 errors and still won? You bet. They trailed 11-10 in the 8th inning and 12-11 in the 9th inning, then won on a walk-off to sweep the 6-game series? Isn’t it great? If Carolina needed a harsh lesson in humility and focus, they almost got it. Thankfully, they drew three walks in the bottom of the 9th inning and C David Garcia came through with his 4th hit and 3rd/4th RBIs of the day to send 1,627 fans home fully entertained and happy. Every Mudcat in the lineup notched at least one hit, as they also won the hitting battle 14 to 6. D. Garcia 5 times, SS Daniel Guilarte 4 times (and scored 4 runs), 3B Miguel Briceno 4 times, center fielder Yophery Rodriguez 3 times. Mudcats’ Extras: Starting RHP Josh Timmerman keeps registering Ks but also allowing earned runs – 4 2/3 IP, 6 R (3 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks – exiting at 82 pitches (47 strikes). His season ERA now sits at 4.45. RHP Blake Whiting and Aidan Maldonado were unsuccessful in stranding inherited runners, going 0-for-5 in that department, though Maldonado’s work was marred by a 2-run error (one of 2 errors by 1B Reece Walling). Whiting and RHP Morris Austin combined for a rather poor day at the office: 2 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 1 H, 6 BB, 1 HBP, 2 WPs, 2 Ks. Who else contributed to the day’s septet of errors?: Timmerman 1, Guilarte 1, Luis Castillo 1 (but he had 3 RBIs), RHP Cristopher Carrasco 2. Carrasco’s (1 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks) two-some came in the top of the 9th inning to give Delmarva its last lead. Next week’s outlook: The Mudcats will bus four hours down the coast to Charleston, South Carolina to open their series with the Rays’ affiliate. Although no starter has been announced, 18-year old RHP Manuel Rodriguez (3.98 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 40 2/3 IP) is most likely to get the ball for Game One. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, DSL Brewers-1 has its season opener against DSL Padres Gold at 10:00am CST (DSL Brewers-2 open on Tuesday), the Brewers head to Philly for a 5:40pm game and the ACL Brewers (10-12) host the ACL Reds (11-9) at 8:00pm. 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

LHP Nate Peterson (4.04 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 42.1 IP) makes his 2nd start of the week at home against Pensacola after throwing 86 pitches on Tuesday.

For now, 6 international free agents signed in 2024 and 8 legacy DSL players appear in some sort of limbo: OF Carlos Done (reported $150k bonus) of DSL Brewers-1 - Not Yet Reported (per MILB player page) SS Juan Martinez (reported $125k bonus) of DSL Brewers-1 - Not Yet Reported (per team roster) RHP Ayendy Bravo of DSL Brewers-1 - Not Yet Reported (per team roster) SS Yohandry Cruz of DSL Brewers-1 - Not Yet Reported (per team roster) RHP Miqueas Mercedes (6'3") of DSL Brewers-1 - not showing on team's roster OF Frandy LaFond - no mention of being assigned to a team RHP Carlos Maurera of DSL Brewers-2 – decent 2023 numbers, but not showing on team’s roster page RHP Jesael Cabrera of DSL Brewers-1 – respectable 2023 numbers, but not showing on team’s roster page RHP Elias Gonzalez of DSL Brewers-2 – mediocre 2023 numbers; not showing on team’s roster page OF Fabricio Valera of DSL Brewers-2 – mediocre 2023 numbers; not showing on team’s roster page 1B/C Estefano Lozano of DSL Brewers-2 – mediocre 2023 numbers; not showing on team’s roster page RHP Daurys Mora of DSL Brewers-1 – last pitched in 2022, injured 2023, not showing on team’s roster page RHP Pablo Marcelus (6’2”) of DSL Brewers-2 – signed June 2023; yet to debut; not showing on team’s roster page RHP Saul Arias – signed July 2022; yet to debut; no mention of being assigned to a team

In addition to RHP Justin Caceres, six other players on DSL rosters are listed as being on the 7-day injured list: RHP Gabriel Colmenarez of DSL-Brewers-1 - signed in 2023; solid in 7 starts last year RHP Esmir Suarez of DSL-Brewers-1 - signed July 2022; solid in 8 starts last year RHP Aldrin Gonzalez of DSL Brewers-2 - part of 2023 class, highlighted as throwing 95mph RHP Dalvin Bodre of DSL Brewers-2 - signed in 2024 class, highlighted as throwing 92mph RHP Daiyiro Candelo of DSL Brewers-2 - signed in 2024 class RHP Francisco Guevara of DSL-Brewers-1 - signing July 2023; injured since then

SS Jorge Quintana assigned to DSL Brewers 2. SS Kevin Ereu assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Aldrin Gonzalez assigned to DSL Brewers 2. SS Frederi Montero assigned to DSL Brewers 2. C Luis Corobo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Dalvin Bodre assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Oliver Camilo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. SS Moises Polanco assigned to DSL Brewers 2. SS Jonathan Rangel assigned to DSL Brewers 2. OF Pedro Tovar assigned to DSL Brewers 2. OF Angel Gonzalez assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Paul Hoff assigned to DSL Brewers 2. SS Eduardo Charles assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Wandy Cabrera assigned to DSL Brewers 2. LHP Enderson Mercado assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Josue Toledo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. C Luis Garcia assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Daiyiro Candelo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Alejandro Parra assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Lonell Downs assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Christopher Peralta assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Yeferson Tales assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Jean Rodriguez assigned to DSL Brewers 2. C Kegnnalex Seijas assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Johan Zapata assigned to DSL Brewers 2. C Yoneiker Lugo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Justin Lugo assigned to DSL Brewers 2. RHP Argenis Aparicio assigned to DSL Brewers 2. DSL Brewers 2 placed RHP Justin Caceres on the 7-day injured list.

SS Jesus Made assigned to DSL Brewers 1. SS Luis Pena assigned to DSL Brewers 1. SS Joandrew Pena assigned to DSL Brewers 1. OF Handelfry Encarnacion assigned to DSL Brewers 1. LHP Wande Torres assigned to DSL Brewers 1. RHP Ranwell Smith assigned to DSL Brewers 1 from DSL Brewers 2. SS Jhoanjel Saez assigned to DSL Brewers 1. C Kevin Garcia assigned to DSL Brewers 1. RHP Wenderlyn King assigned to DSL Brewers 1. RHP Dariel Jaquez assigned to DSL Brewers 1. RHP Lukas Gonzalez assigned to DSL Brewers 1. 1B/OF Danny Puerta assigned to DSL Brewers 1 from DSL Brewers 2. RHP Linbel Jimenez assigned to DSL Brewers 1 from DSL Brewers 2. C Freider Rojas assigned to DSL Brewers 1 from DSL Brewers 2. RHP Luis Guevara assigned to DSL Brewers 1 from DSL Brewers 2.

High-A Wisconsin leads its home series 4-1 over Fort Wayne and has solid 22-year old RHP Alexander Cornielle (3.29 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 41 IP) toeing the rubber tonight. 2B Dylan O’Rae is tied for the Midwest League lead in stolen bases (26 in 49 games).

AAA Nashville can still salvage a 3-3 series in Memphis with a victory today. RHP Taylor Clarke makes his 2nd start of the week (50 pitches on Tuesday. Will he piggy-back with RHP Evan McKendry again? C Francisco Mejia homered twice on Friday.

21-year old RHP Josh Timmerman (4.23 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 27.2 IP) and Low-A Carolina are indeed shooting to finish off a 6-game home series sweep of Delmarva. LF Yhoswar Garcia’s .336 batting average is 4th in the 12-team Carolina League (of top 100-PA players).

- RHP Nolan Blackwood activated by AAA Nashville from Development List

Just one hit conceded by Yujanyer Herrera over 6 innings. Solid bounce back game despite the 4 walks, 1 HBP. Dylan O’Rae reached base 5 times, Jadher Areinamo 4 times. Good 8-1 win T-Rats.

Biloxi was up 6 to 1 when I hit the hay. Wetin happen y’all? Lost 8-7. Outhit 9-5. Committed 4 errors to none. Nah, this isn’t what I expected to see. At all at all. Very at all.

I guess Biloxi found and destroyed the hex. Sweet!

That’s a crazy ending. A wild pitch puts runners on 2nd and 3rd. Durow goes to a full count again, then induces a ground ball to Jose Acosta at 3rd, who tags the baserunner between 2nd and 3rd for the final out. We’ll take it! 3-2 win. 5 in a row for Carolina over Delmarva. And hopefully we’ll see Yhoswar, Briceno and David Garcia tomorrow.

Durow walks a 2nd batter, this one on a full count with 2 outs in the top of the 9th. They have a chat on the mound, presumably agreeing to finish ‘em off. Durow needs 1 more out for the save.

RHP Harrison Durow needed only 6 pitches to breeze thru the 8th inning, but walks the leadoff man in the top of the 9th. Mudcats ahead 3-2. Close it out!

The AAA Sounds can grab a 3-2 series advantage with a win in Memphis behind RHP Tyler Woessner (4.91 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 40.1 IP) tonight. LF Joey Wiemer has at least a hit in each of his last 4 games.

Blayberg popped out, so it fell to struggling Reidy Mercado to knock in some runs. His grounder to 2nd (fielders choice - everybody safe) scores Walling. 2-2, 2 on, 1 out for Victor Torres, whose sac fly gives the Mudcats a 3-2 lead. Yes, we’re trying to win with Yhoswar Garcia, Miguel Briceno and David Garcia on the bench.

Mudcats get another crack at it in the 7th. Leadoff walk for Reece Walling. And the 6’5” specimen steals 2nd base. Jose Acosta’s single to right doesn’t score him (held at 3rd). Let’s go Blayberg.

A baserunning error eliminates Torres, so they only scored 1 run on Cooper Pratt’s single. Carolina’s behind 2-1 in the 7th.

Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the 6th inning, Carolina gets its first solid chance: Victor Torres double, Daniel Guilarte infield single. Yophery, Pratt and Castillo come next. Go Mudcats!

High-A Wisconsin gets a 2nd chance to clinch a home series win over Fort Wayne and has RHP Yujanyer Herrera ready to put his last start behind him (9 runs (7 earned) on 8 singles, 1 double, 0 BB, 1 HBP in 3 IP). DH/SS Gregory Barrios has hit safely in his last 9 starts.

A single and 3 walks cost Yorman Galindez and Carolina in the 4th inning, but he gutted it out to K the last 2 batters with the bases loaded. Gotta figure he’ll exit at 88 pitches (5 walks, 6 Ks). Mudcats trail 1-0.

Let’s win 2 in a row AA Biloxi, which would cut the home series deficit against Pensacola to 3-2. RHP Bradley Blalock (2.70 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 40 IP) makes his 9th start of 2024. Eagle-eyed DH/C Darrien Miller is hitting .200 with zero homers, but has the 2nd-highest OPS (.397) in the 8-team Southern League (min. 101 PAs).