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Logan Henderson threw five shutout innings in a victorious AA debut. Dylan O’Rae stole his 30th base in Wisconsin’s comeback. Yophery Rodriguez and Chad Patrick keyed wins for Carolina and Nashville. For the week, Nashville, Biloxi and Wisconsin were each victorious in their series by a 4 games to 2 margin, while Carolina won its third game in a row to forge a 3-3 split. Transactions: RHP Fabian Reyes transferred from DSL Brewers-2 to DSL Brewers-1 Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 14, Louisville 3 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 Blow Out Bats in Series Finale, Clinch Winning Homestand It took a few innings for RHP Chad Patrick (7 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 Ks) to find his groove, but the 25-year old was once again terrific in earning his 6th win of the 2024 campaign (season ERA 2.83). C Francisco Mejia’s (3-for-4, HR, walk, sac fly, 4 RBIs) hot streak at the plate continued with his 5th multi-hit game in his 7-game hitting streak, tying the game 1-1 in the bottom of the first inning on a poorly placed 0-2 curveball. Every hitter in the starting lineup collected at least one hit, with a whopping 7 Sounds having multiple in their 19-hit barrage in front of 6,101 joyful home fans. Of particular note, 2B Owen Miller and DH Eric Haase joined Mejia with 3-hit, 1-homer days, while right fielder Chavez Young collected 3 RBIs. Sounds’ Extras: We don’t have any injury reports on 1B Tyler Black (missed 3 games) or OF Joey Wiemer (missed 2 games), so hopefully they magically re-appear on the lineup card on Tuesday evening. Also, until we know more, it’s best to assume that OF Isaac Collins was given a rest day. Credit INF Yonny Hernandez, playing left field in this game with a solid all-around game: 2 singles, a sacrifice fly and he collected an outfield assist. Perhaps forgotten on the Brewers’ 40-man roster, each of RHP Janson Junk (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K – topped at 94mph), SS Vinny Capra (2-for-6, 2 RBIs, SB) and center fielder Chris Roller (2-for-4, double, walk, SB, 3 runs scored) demonstrated their continued value. Next week’s outlook: Nashville will take the 4-hour drive southeast to take on Braves’ affiliate Gwinnett, with LHP Aaron Ashby ready to build on his last two encouraging outings (combined 12 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 8 walks, 8 Ks). Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 8, Montgomery 2 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Henderson, Campbell Star in Shuckers' Series-Clinching Win Against Biscuits Since last year, we’ve been looking forward to RHP Logan Henderson’s rapid progression up two levels and he did NOT disappoint in his AA debut at first place Montgomery. Handed a 4-0 lead before throwing his first pitch, Henderson was content to pound the zone (65 pitches, 49 strikes) over 5 efficient shutout innings, throwing at least 94mph: 5 IP, 0 R, 4 H (all singles), 1 BB, 3 Ks. Right fielder Noah Campbell (3-for-4, HR, double, HBP, 4 RBIs) continues to lead the team’s resurgent offense, driving in 3 runs in the first inning and only needing a triple to complete the cycle. Shuckers’ Extras: Statement-making RHP Craig Yoho (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) has gone from K’ing 37 of 77 batters faced in High-A (48%) to 13 of 22 hitters faced in AA ball (59%). Maybe Rick Sweet and AAA Nashville should test Yoho’s mettle very soon. Eight of the Shuckers’ nine position players reached base via walk or hit, including 3B Mike Boeve and C Andy Yerzy both reaching 3 times (2 singles, 1 walk). Will the relatively sparsely-playing Yerzy be Henderson’s personal catcher going forward? Be sure to check out Biloxi’s Twitter feed for more highlights, including left fielder Zavier Warren’s second homer of 2024. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi returns home to get revenge on Cubs’ affiliate Tennessee, who took 4 of 6 games against the Shuckers in early May. 24-year old RHP Shane Smith (3.74 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 12.8 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP) is expected to start the first game of the series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 6, Quad Cities 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Cardiac Rattlers Score Four in Ninth to Beat Quad Cities We're once again privileged to have comprehensive video highlights from the Wisconsin media team: We’ve also got a 26-minute post-game podcast from Mehring and Lobner, featuring comments from Manager Victor Estevez, along with Tayden Hall, Brian Fitzpatrick and Luke Adams. As you undoubtedly surmised from the game link and video highlights, this was basically two games in one: a taut 2-1 contest through 8 innings, followed by a chaotic 8-run final frame to the delight of 4,003 home fans. The lefty Fitzpatrick threw 56 pitches (3 shutout innings) in Tuesday’s game, but that didn’t stop him from recording career highs of 88 pitches and 6 shutout(!) innings as Manager Estevez went for the series win. Offensively, it was 2B Dylan O’Rae’s show early (e.g. 2 singles, an RBI and his 30th stolen base of 2024 in the first 3 innings) and late: RBI single in the bottom of the 9th inning to cut the deficit to 5-3, then scored the game-winning run on Hall’s walk-off sacrifice fly. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Recently-promoted RHP Bayden Root conceded 4 runs in this game and 3 runs in his last outing as he struggles to stake his claim to the closer role. RHP Yerlin Rodriguez was rather solid in this game (2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks), but a wild pitch knotted the game 1-1 in the top of the 8th inning. Might we see RHP Chase Costello get more high leverage opportunities going forward? Along with three hits from O’Rae and two from Hall, 3B Adams reached base five times (single, 4 walks) and SS Jadher Areinamo had 2 singles and a walk. It’s truly a team game: left fielder Jheremy Vargas’ outfield assist to stop the bleeding (down 5-2 at the time) in the top of the 9th inning may well have been a key difference-maker in the game’s final outcome. Next week’s outlook: A boat-ride might be shorter, but I’m sure Wisconsin will take the 5.5-hour bus ride to Comstock, Michigan to battle Tigers’ affiliate West Michigan. LHP Mark Manfredi is scheduled to start the opening game on Tuesday. Final: Carolina 6, Charleston 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Down RiverDogs, Split Series Manager Nick Stanley’s troops responded incredibly well to dropping 3 straight games in Charleston to start the week, reeling off 3 consecutive wins to close out the week with a 5-game advantage over Lynchburg in the Carolina League North division. Three first inning doubles from 2B Filippo Di Turi (2-for-3, double, walk, 2 runs), center fielder Yophery Rodriguez (2-for-3, triple, double, 3 RBIs, 2 runs) and left fielder Yhoswar Garcia gave RHP Josh Timmerman an early 2-0 lead, though the RiverDogs immediately responded with 2 runs on 2 hits of their own. To his credit, Timmerman bounced back to notch his longest career outing: 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 4 Ks, ultimately earning the Win, as Di Turi (leadoff single) and Rodriguez (RBI triple) came through again in the 6th inning to give Carolina a 3-2 lead. SS Cooper Pratt and DH Luis Castillo followed with singles in the same frame to help push the advantage to 5-2. Mudcats’ Extras: RHP Brailin Rodriguez put in a particularly solid shift, covering 3 scoreless innings to raise a few eyebrows in the BrewerFanatic Minor League Forum: 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks – 40 pitches, 26 strikes. He’s still just 21 years old despite losing the 2022 season due to injury and struggling to rediscover his form in 2023. Handed the ball and a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the 9th inning, RHP Jeison Pena was unfortunately unable to take the queue from Brailin (throw strikes!), allowing 4 of 5 batters to reach base (2 BB, 1 HBP, 1 infield single, 1 K), so RHP Cristopher Carrasco had to enter with the bases loaded and 1 out while clinging to a 6-3 lead in front of 5,416 boisterous road fans. For the second time in three games, Carrasco was cool under pressure to collect the save, getting a swinging strikeout and then a fly out to preserve the Mudcats’ victory. Next week’s outlook: Carolina hosts Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg this week, with 18-year old RHP Manuel Rodríguez (3.66 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 46 2/3 IP) most likely to get the ball in Game One. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Monday will see three Rookie-level affiliates in action, starting with our Dominican Summer League squads at 10:00am CST (DSL Uno hosts DSL Padres Gold, DSL Dos plays at DSL Athletics), then the ACL Brewers hosting the ACL Cubs at 8:00pm. In between, catch the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the Blue Jays 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

A 3rd straight win for the Low-A Mudcats at Charleston tonight would enable them to split the series 3-3. Starting RHP Josh Timmerman (4.45 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 32.1 IP) has been getting Ks but also allowing too many hits and runs. DH/OF Luis Castillo may be hitting .196, but he’s 4th in the 12-team Carolina League in homers, 6th in RBIs.

Impressive 6th inning from Fitz: K swinging, K swinging, pop out to first. He’s surely done at 88 pitches (52 strikes) of shutout ball. C’mon T-Rats’ offense. 1-0 is too close!

Rather surprised to see Wisconsin’s LHP Brian Fitzpatrick remain in the game after reaching a career-high 74 pitches thru 5 innings. With an off-day tomorrow. Throwing on 4 days’ rest (56 pitches on Tuesday). Safe to say Manager Estevez wants this series win. Timber Rattlers lead a tight game 1-0.

22-year old RHP Logan Henderson (1.35 ERA with 10 Ks in 6.2 High-A IP) is officially a AA pitcher and he’ll he throwing to C Andy Yerzy in his debut at this level. Biloxi (22-33) can snatch an improbable 4-2 series win at formidable Montgomery (32-24). RF Noah Campbell (.806 OPS) and 3B Mike Boeve lead a reinvigorated offense.

Now Dylan O’Rae knocks in the first run of the game (Jadher Areinamo, who’d walked) on his second single. 1-0 T-Rats in the 3rd inning.

Dylan O’Rae has stolen his 30th base of the season. It’s June 9th.

No Wiemer. No Black. No Collins (shocked face emoji)? Hopefully no problem. AAA Nashville can also capture their home series 4-2 with a win over Louisville, backing impressive 25-year old RHP Chad Patrick (2.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 53.1 IP). C Francisco Mejia has a 6-game hit streak, including 4 two-hit games.

High-A Wisconsin can clinch a 4-2 home series win over Quad Cities this afternoon behind LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (3.55 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 33 IP). 2B Dylan O’Rae has a 20-game on-base streak and LF Jheremy Vargas comes in with a nice little 5-game hit streak (1 homer, 1 triple, 4 doubles, 2 singles).

Echoes of Willy Mays Hayes. Nice to see the Shuckers having a fun week:

The High-A Timber Rattlers have 20-year old RHP Yujanyer Herrera (3.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 37.1 IP) starting tonight as they aim for a 3-2 home series lead against Quad Cities. Wisconsin is last in the 12-team Midwest League in home runs (25 in 55 games), but first in stolen bases (118).

RHP Jakob Junis makes his 2nd rehab start for AAA Nashville, who can clinch this week’s series with a home win over Louisville. Yesterday’s walk-off hero LF Issac Collins (.912 OPS in 230 PAs) is right back in the 3 hole.

AA Biloxi is having nip-and-tuck games in Montgomery this week, tied 2-2 in the series. 23-year old RHP Bradley Blalock (3.56 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 43 IP) gets tonight’s pivotal start. A general power outage has the Shuckers team slugging percentage at .315 vs. the Biscuits’ league-leading .408 mark.

RHP Yorman Galindez (3.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 14.6 K/9 in 29.2 IP) and the Low-A Mudcats need a win tonight in Charleston to claw back from a 3-1 series deficit. DH/SS Cooper Pratt has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 games.

And INF Luis Pena is obviously a gazelle: 9 stolen bases through 4 games...with a 1.159 OPS to boot (very sustainable)!

Woo hoo! Wiemer walks and Isaac Collins brings ‘em both home with the walk-off double!!!!

Thankfully Zamora walked, so we could at least get to Wiemer and maybe Collins. Fingers crossed. Mr. Sweet - we all appreciate Vinny Capra, but let’s not hit him leadoff please.

Injury delay in Arizona after Eric Bitonti reaches on an error in the 4th inning. He exits in favor of Johan Barrios. Hopefully nothing serious. Our ACL team leads 6-0, with Enniel Cortez cruising along.

Encouraging performance by Woessner - 1 run, 5 Ks in 4 IP. He’s done his job. Down 5-4 with 3 outs remaining, it’s up to Roller, Zamora and Capra to send the home fans happy.

Miller got ahead 3-1, but K’d swinging at a low pitch. But Francisco Mejia golfed the first pitch he saw into left field for an RBI single. Then Hernandez grounded out. Nashville’s within 5-4, so will have to win it in the 9th inning. RHP Tyler Woessner is in his 4th inning of long relief.

Collins (HBP) and Clarke (single) have reached in the bottom of the 8th inning with 1 out for the Sounds, trailing 5-3. Can Miller or Mejia come through?

Too bad Anfernny Reyes was that jittery for his full season affiliate debut. 3 walks, 1 HBP and he gets pulled. Cristopher Carrasco then walks the first batter he faces. Ugly bottom of the 8th inning. But Carrasco gets the ground ball back to him for the final out of the frame. Only 2 runs came across. Mudcats lead 7-4. Get it done, men.

10 ACL Brewers’ hitters came up in their 6-run 2nd inning, punctuated by a (rehabbing) Felix Valerio 2-run triple. That’s a nice 6-0 cushion. Now for some solid pitching.

The ACL Brewers and ACL Reds have agreed to play 7 innings tonight. RHP Enniel Cortez had a solid 1st inning (1 single, 2 Ks) and I hope he throws at least 5 frames, because I don’t want to rely on well-rested Prado, Mogollon or Meneses (sorry all) to close it out once we grab the lead.

Sounds trail 5-0 in the bottom of the 6th inning, but have 2 aboard (Capra infield single, Wiemer walk) with nobody out. Collins, Clarke, Miller and Mejia can turn this game around now.