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All of Jimenez’s 10 strikeouts were of the swinging variety. Awesome!

Edwin Jimenez threw no-hit ball for seven innings in Wisconsin’s series-clinching win. Jackson Chourio connected on his 16th homer in a 14-run Biloxi feast. Nashville and Carolina couldn’t catch up in their losses. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers For the week, the Mudcats and Shuckers went undefeated (12-0). The Timber Rattlers also won their series 4-2, while the Sounds split six games. Transactions: RHP Peter Strzelecki recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (for injured Julio Teheran) RHP Aidan Maldonado activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list LHP Russell Smith activated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Norfolk 6, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review the affiliate write-up as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Humbled by Tides in Series Finale With RHP Jason Alexander (4 2/3 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 10 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks, 1 WP) making his second start of the week, the Tides pounced to take leads of 3-0 by the 2nd inning and 6-2 by the 3rd inning in cruising to a Sunday win over our Sounds. Sounds’ Extras: C Brian Navarreto (2-for-3, double, walk, RBI) was the surprise offensive catalyst on this day, singling and scoring in the 3rd inning, walking but stranded at third base in the 4th inning, then doubling in a run in an attempted 9th inning rally. After Navarreto, three Nashville batters then came to the plate representing the potential game-tying or winning run, but all came up empty. The bullpen of LHPs Darrell Thompson, Clayton Andrews and Alex Claudio covered 3 1/3 scoreless innings to give the offense a chance, with Thompson impressing in particular (3 Ks, retired all four batters). Promotion Watch: DH/INF Luis Urias went 0-for-3, but had a sacrifice fly and was hit by a pitch. Keston Hiura had the day off. Outside of Navarreto, the main offense came from 3B Patrick Dorrian (solo homer, two walks) and SS Cam Devanney (double, single). Right fielder Tyler Naquin was ejected in the 4th inning, apparently for arguing over a pitch timer violation. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (54-46) hosts Rays’ affiliate Durham (55-47), with rehabbing Brandon Woodruff expected to make his third and final rehab start in the opening game. Rehabbing 3B/RF Brian Anderson is also expected to play for the Sounds this week. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 14, Birmingham 1 (in 8 2/3 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Break Out the Offense and the Brooms in Rain-Shortened Series Finale This game was actually close through 5 ½ innings, with the Shuckers escaping a 5th inning jam with a 2-1 lead before erupting for the 10-run 6th inning to the delight of 2,606 home fans. In the end, eight of the nine Biloxi lineup spots recorded at least one hit, with center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-4, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) leading the way. You can see more of the hit parade at the Biloxi Twitter feed. Shuckers’ Extras: Other highlights from the outburst: 2B Felix Valerio (HR, walk, 2 RBIs) smacked a 2-run homer, while each of Zamora (double, walk, HBP, 3 RBIs), 1B Tyler Black (double, walk, HBP, 2 RBIs) and left fielder Tristen Lutz (two singles, walk) reached base three times. Converted starting RHP James Meeker (5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) was making his second start of the week, but managed to shut down the Barons despite having to extend to 86 pitches after SS Freddy Zamora’s 16th error came with two outs in the top of the 5th inning. Kudos to C Brent Diaz (2nd inning RBI single to give Biloxi a 1-0) for contributing after not playing for much of the season, as well as RHP Zach Vennaro, LHP Nick Bennett and LHP Russell Smith for combining on 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief. At last year’s trade deadline, the trio of Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell and Joey Wiemer were promoted to AAA. Will we see the same happen on Tuesday with Black, Chourio and C Jeferson Quero? Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (51-45) heads out to play Marlins’ affiliate Pensacola (57-38). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 4, Cedar Rapids 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Jimenez Tosses a Gem to Beat Kernels 21-year old RHP Edwin Jimenez (7 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 10 Ks) was back in stellar form after a 6-game rough patch, delivering 7 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball against a solid Cedar Rapids ballclub. He threw 62 strikes in 88 pitches in the masterpiece. As usual for Wisconsin home games, but quite unusual across the minor league landscape, we’re blessed to have extensive video highlights and a nearly 22-minute postgame podcast. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Every Wisconsin batter collected at least one hit, but 2B Jose Acosta (1-for-3, HR, walk, 3 RBIs) delivered the one that mattered via a 3-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 4th inning. C Darrien Miller singled twice. RHP Shane Smith (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) was effective in relief to lower his season ERA to 2.05 in 44 innings pitched between Low-A and High-A ball. The Kernels only had one at-bat with a runner in scoring position – i.e. the last batter of the game, who grounded out. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (42-52) will bus to face Cubs’ affiliate South Bend (43-52), with LHP Nate Peterson expected to start the first game of the series. No Pre-Game Media Notes Available Final: Columbia 3, Carolina 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Carolina Drops the Final Game of the Series 3-1 in Columbia 22-year RHP Will Childers (6 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 Ks; season ERA dropped to 5.50) didn’t start, but still produced his best outing of the year, blanking Columbia for six consecutive innings to give the Mudcats’ hitters a chance to come back. Unfortunately, the offense never quite arrived on this day. Mudcats’ Extras: Dependable contributors INF Luke Adams and OF Luis Lara had the day off, so we’ll dream about their possible promotion to High-A ball. Without them, no Mudcat reached base twice, the team had only one extra-base hit (a double by 2B Daniel Guilarte) and the last 12 Carolina batters went down in order. 2022 14th round draft pick RHP Aidan Maldonado (1 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) returned from injury for his first game action in 40 days. Unfortunately, the Fireflies jumped on him with five of the first six batters collecting hits in a 3-run first inning, but very well done to Maldonado in striking out three of the last four batters he faced. Next week’s outlook: Carolina (51-41) travels to face Astros’ affiliate Fayetteville (43-52) in a 7-game series, starting with a doubleheader on Tuesday. Dominican Summer League All-Star Game Final: DSL AL All-Stars 4, DSL NL All-Stars 3 Box Score / Game Log A whopping 70 players participated in the DSL All-Star game, representing 50 teams in the league. Each of DSL Brewers-1 and DSL Brewers-2 had one representative: 17-year old INF Filippo Di Turi has started 22 games at shortstop and 8 games at second base in his Brewers’ career, but was sent out to play third base in this game. The result: a throwing error on the second play of the game, which was the only ball hit to him. This helped lead to three unearned runs as the AL built an early 3-0 lead. Di Turi also grounded out in his only plate appearance. 17-year old OF Yophery Rodriguez entered the game in the 4th inning, playing center field for three innings. He gunned down the lead runner at third base to keep the game 3-1 in top of the 5th inning, then singled in a run in his only plate appearance to reduce the deficit to 3-2 in the bottom half. The NL squad stranded 11 baserunners in the game, including five in the final three innings. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. In addition to the Milwaukee Brewers playing in Washington, DC at 6:05 CST, three minor league squads are in action on Monday: DSL Brewers 1 plays DSL Brewers 2 at 10:00am CST, while the ACL Brewers play the ACL Rangers at 8:00pm CST. 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

AA Biloxi is also shooting for a 6-0 series sweep at home over Birmingham, with RHP James Meeker sent out for his 2nd start of the week (6 IP, 2 ER, 2 Ks on Tuesday). DH/1B/C Wes Clarke has three straight months of OPS’ over .800 (.862 OPS in 61 games from start of May).

The Low-A Mudcats go for the 6-0 series sweep in Columbia, with RHP Aidan Maldonado (5.45 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 34.2 IP) returning from injury to start todays game. C Jose Sibrian has a 7-game hitting streak.

A win in today’s series finale in Norfolk would give AAA Nashville a 4-2 series win. RHP Jason Alexander needs a bounce back outing after a tough start on Tuesday.

The High-A Timber Rattlers start the series finale at home against Cedar Rapids now, seeking a win to clinch a 4-2 series victory. RHP Edwin Jimenez (4.37 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 78.1 IP) makes his 11th start (18th appearance). 1B Ernesto Martinez looks to finish July (1.027 OPS this month) on a fittingly positive note.

Great write-up as always, @Mass Haas From that DSL All-Star game link, it seems INF Filippo Di Turi is getting a start at 3rd base. Gotta believe we’ll see OF Yophery Rodriguez. Also deserving are INF/OF Demetrio Nadal and OF Brian Sanchez. Pitcher selection is usually unpredictable, based more on who happens to be available. That said, Eric Prado, Enniel Cortez, Melvin Hernandez, Anthony Flores, Aneuris Rodriguez, Gabriel Colmenarez and Jose Meneses are all having solid seasons.

The Sounds outhit the Tides 14-6, but needed a 9th inning rally to grab a 5-4 win. Luis Urias was 0-for-4 before a key RBI double in the rally. The major contributions came from less-heralded Josh VanMeter (game-winning 2-run homer, single, walk), Monte Harrison (double, 2 singles) and Skye Bolt (double, 2 singles). RHPs Pedro Fernandez (starting due to Justin Jarvis’ unexplained absence) and Luis Contreras (3 scoreless innings) combined to garner 12 Ks. RHP Thyago Vieira nailed down the 3-up, 3-down save.

The High-A Timber Rattlers aim for a 4th straight win at home over Cedar Rapids.

Encouraging pitching performances young RHP Daniel Corniel and long-recovering RHP Brailin Rodriguez in ACL Brewers’ 3-2 victory over ACL Diamondbacks Black today. 2B Mike Boeve with another two hits (double, single, HBP, sac fly, 2 RBIs). CF Dylan O’Rae with 2 more singles. 3B Brock Wilken 0-for-3 with a K and an HBP.

AAA Nashville has split 4 games in Norfolk and welcomes RHP Pedro Fernandez (4.03 ERA with 46 Ks in 60.1 IP) back for his first game in 10 days. 3B Luis Urias has a 10-game on-base streak with a 1.033 OPS in his last 52 PAs.

The Low-A Mudcats have also won 4 games in a row (at Columbia) and have formidable RHP Logan Henderson (2.76 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 in 45.2 IP) on the mound today. LF Kay-Lan Nicasia has 6 hits (2 HRs) and 8 RBIs in his last 4 games.

AA Biloxi goes for a 5th straight win over Birmingham at home. RHP Tobias Myers (5.86 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 86 IP) gets the start and OF Jackson Chourio (1.327 OPS with 5 HRs and 27 hits in last 14 games) gets a rare DH day.

Rehabbing LHP Eric Lauer is starting for ACL Brewers tonight. 2nd round pick INF Mike Boeve is DHing and batting 2nd in his organizational debut. 1st round pick 3B Brock Wilken is hitting third.

Janson Junk got to 92 pitches with 2 outs in the 7th inning, walking the last batter and coming out leading 4-1. Terrific job. Jake Cousins entered: wild pitch, single, double, single. Tie game 4-4. JB Bukauskas entered: first pitch 2-run homer. Sounds trail 6-4. Does any relief pitcher want to get promoted to the majors??? Arrrgh!

Man. Tyler Woessner retired the first 9 Cedar Rapids hitters in order, then walked 3 batters in the 4th inning. But he induced a ground ball to himself to escape...but didn't. Error. 2 runs come in. They scored it a single and fielding error. Rattlers trail 2-1 in the 4th inning. Let's see if Eduardo Garcia (doubled and scored earlier) can continue his solid hitting since returning from injury.

Definitely not cruise control for Jacob Misiorowski in his 2nd AA start. Of 18 batters faced: Hit-by-pitch: 4 Hits: 4 (HR, 3 singles) Walks: 3 Strikeouts: 2 Other outs: 5 He only makes it through 2.1 innings and exits with the Shuckers down 4-0.

Cruise control for Carolina in Columbia - up 11-2 through 3 innings, with Kay-Lan Nicasia (HR, double) driving in 4 runs, Luis Lara 2 RBIs, Gregory Barrios 2 RBIs, Jace Avina with 2 hits already...

Luis Urias has walked twice and Keston Hiura hit a high 2-2 pitch for a grand slam. Tyler Naquin gunned down a baserunner at the plate when Norfolk nearly went up 2-0 early. 4-1 Sounds through 5 innings. Janson Junk has thrown 75 pitches, so will likely keep going.

Low-A Carolina also leads their series 3-0 in Columbia and has RHP Will Rudy (3.59 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 62.2 IP) making the start tonight. 3B Jadher Areinamo has 18 hits and 13 RBIs in his last 10 games.

The offseason plan, even if it was flawed, was for Hiura to make the Opening Day MLB roster, splitting DH duties with Winker. But Hiura hit .156 in spring training and more importantly looked totally lost while K’ing 15 times in 32 ABs. So the team grudgingly went with Voit instead. Then, as we often do with players (see Frelick, Almonte and Mathias last year), we watched him tear it up in AAA in April instead of making the gutsy early call to replace Voit, Winker or someone else. We did the exact same thing with Singleton in May, watching him launch 7 homers in 17 games and only reluctantly promoting him in June after Winker got hurt. And now did the same thing with Toro this month, watching him tear it up in AAA but not promoting him even when the MLB player at his natural position (Brian Anderson - 3B) went down.

Biloxi is up 3-0 in their series at home against Birmingham and RHP Jacob Misiorowski makes his 2nd-ever AA start (4 IP, 4 ER, 5 Ks in first outing). C Brent Diaz sees his first action since May 11 and INF Tyler Black makes his 2nd-consecutive start at first base.

AAA Nashville also seeks a 3-1 series lead in Norfolk, with red-hot 3B Luis Urias (.989 OPS in last 13 games) leading the offense. RHP Janson Junk (4.57 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 86.2 IP) makes the start.