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A win tonight would give High-A Wisconsin a 3-1 series lead over Cedar Rapids at home. RHP Tyler Woessner (3.80 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 87.2 IP) gets the start, while yesterday’s walk-off hero SS Robert Moore is atop the order again.

LHP Bennett Sousa sent on rehab assignment to ACL Brewers LHP Eric Lauer assigned to ACL Brewers from AAA Nashville (rehab? roster management?) OF Eduarqui Fernandez placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list (one day after being activated from it? bizarre)

@BrewersPD is showing some love to AA INF Zavier Warren and High-A RHP Sam Gardner:

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Robert Moore delivered the walk-off heroics for Wisconsin. Carlos F. Rodriguez and Jackson Chourio were terrific in Biloxi’s victory. Jose Sibrian had a grand slam and solo shot in Carolina’s win, while Nashville struggled. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: INF Jhonny Severino of ACL Brewers traded to Pittsburgh for 1B Carlos Santana RHP Trevor Megill optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Pedro Fernandez activated by AAA Nashville from the Development List C Brent Diaz assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville C Nick Kahle placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list RHP Wilfredo Cordero activated from DSL Brewers-1's reserve list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Norfolk 5, 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 Drop Thursday Matinee To Tides The Sounds were unable to build on an early 3-0 lead, failing to advance any runner past second base after the 1st inning. The loss reduces Nashville’s lead to two games to one in this highly competitive series in Norfolk. 3B Luis Urias (2-for-3, 2 walks) led off and remains hot, reaching base four times as he tries to earn his way back to the Show. He singled and scored in the 1st inning, walked to lead off the 2nd inning, walked to start the 7th inning and singled with two outs in the 9th inning. Sounds’ Extras: Starting LHP Robert Gasser (5 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) was hit early (a double and four singles in first two innings), but limited the damage to two runs. Things got hairy again with three straight walks (on 12 consecutive balls) with two outs in the bottom of the 5th inning, but he escaped with a popout for a respectable outing. LHP Ethan Small (2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) was less fortunate, conceding solo home runs to two of the first four batters he faced and taking the loss on this day. However, his season ERA remains a respectable 3.45, with 38 Ks in 31 1/3 innings pitched, suggesting that hope is not lost. DH Keston Hiura (0-for-4, 2 Ks) did not help his promotion case, but 24-year old switch-hitting left fielder Noah Campbell (2-for-3, double, walk, RBI) likely boosted his own case for more AAA playing time. Friday’s outlook: RHP Janson Junk (4.57 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 86 2/3 IP) gets the ball for his 17th start (18th appearance). Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 7, Birmingham 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Rodriguez, Chourio, Warren Lead Shuckers to 7-1 Win Over Barons Despite dealing with a tight strike zone and an error early, which contributed to five batters reaching base in the first two innings, starting RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (5 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks) was dominant once again. Offensively, center field phenom Jackson Chourio led the way as he demonstrates a more patient approach at the plate: Walking and scoring in the 1st inning to tie the game 1-1 Blasting his 15th homer, a solo shot in the 4th inning to push the lead to 4-1 Walking and scoring again in the 4th inning as the lead grew to 7-1 Chourio’s season BB/K rate is now 29/74, but he has 7 walks and 8 Ks in 79 July plate appearances. Shuckers’ Extras: INF Tyler Black led off and made his first career start at first base, although he had a rare 0-for-5 day at the plate, with one K. Time will tell whether this is part of a positional transition or if we’re simply demonstrating Black’s versatility for 29 other MLB clubs right before the trade deadline. 3B Zavier Warren, left fielder Isaac Collins and C Wes Clarke picked up the slack for Black, combining on a 4-for-9 day with 3 walks and 4 RBIs. Still just 21 years old, Rodriguez retired the final ten batters he faced in order and claimed the Southern League’s top spot in strikeouts (114 Ks in 85 1/3 IP). Would it be worth pushing him up to AAA later this year? The bullpen of RHPs Zach Vennaro and Max Lazar were solid over four scoreless innings. 24-year old Lazar, who will be a minor league free agent at season’s end, dropped his season ERA to 3.18 in 54 2/3 innings pitched. Friday’s outlook: 21-year old RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.98 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 13.1 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP) is set for his second start in AA ball, looking for more success than his first outing (4 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 HBP, 5 Ks). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 4, Cedar Rapids 3 (in 10 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Wins With Moore The Timber Rattlers are not backing down against the powerhouse Kernels (57-36), although of course it helped to have MLB All-Star Brandon Woodruff pitch the first four innings of the game. The victory gives Wisconsin a 2-1 advantage in this home series. Stealing the show was 2B Robert Moore (2-for-4, HR, walk, 3 RBIs), who homered to give Wisconsin a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning, then smacked the first pitch he saw with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to deliver the walk-off 2-run single. As always for home games, be sure to enjoy extensive video highlights from Wisconsin’s media team, as well as the 27-minute Mehring-Lobner podcast. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: In his second rehab start, Woodruff (4 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks, 1 WP) threw 52 pitches (36 strikes), retiring the first six batters before conceding a double and three singles over the next two innings. 21-year old RHP Alexander Cornielle (5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 7 Ks) followed Woodruff to deliver his best performance of the season, with only one batter reaching base (via an error to lead off the 9th inning) in his final three innings. Despite allowing the first two batters to reach base (single, walk) in the top of the 10th inning, RHP Tanner Shears bore down to strike out the next two and induce a fly out to only allow the ghost runner to score. Mr. Woodruff also tells us what it’s like playing for the Timber Rattlers: Friday’s outlook: RHP Tyler Woessner (3.80 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 87 2/3 IP) is scheduled to make his 18th start of the season. No Pre-Game Media Notes Available Final: Carolina 11, Columbia 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Sibrian Hits Grand Slam in the 9th as Mudcats Roll in an 11-2 Win While C Jose Sibrian (4-for-5, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs) deservedly gets the plaudits, the game was largely won earlier on the back of: Timely hitting from four different Mudcats to build a 6-2 lead by the 6th inning; Another respectable start from 20-year old RHP Patricio Aquino (5 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks); and RHP Jesus Rivero coming in with two-on, nobody out in the bottom of the 6th inning to strand the inherited runners. Despite being a road game, we’re blessed to have a ton of offensive highlights at the Mudcats Twitter feed, though you can enjoy the grand slam right here: Mudcats’ Extras: 2B Jadher Areinamo (2-for-4, 2 RBIs, SF, SB) did the early work, knocking in runs in the 2nd and 4th innings for an early 2-0 lead, with Kay-Lan Nicasia (2-for-4, walk, 2 RBIs, 2 SBs) also grabbing two RBIs on a 6th inning single before Sibrian’s late blasts. In just his eight game of the season and fifth game in Low-A ball, 20-year old Rivero (4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 7 Ks) truly showed off his potential with four dominant innings of work, mixing heat and junk as my colleague @JosephZarr captured well in the daily forum. In his 8th season in the organization, 24-year old Sibrian is proving to be far more than just a veteran presence, lifting his season OPS to .898 with this two-homer game. He also threw out both attempted basestealers. Friday’s outlook: RHP Will Rudy (3.73 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 62 2/3 IP) will try to lead Carolina to a clinching fourth straight victory in Columbia. Arizona Complex League Action Final: ACL Reds 16, ACL Brewers 7 Box Score / Game Log In a reversion to previous form, pitchers were run ragged (13 hits, 10 walks, 5 hit-by-pitches) and fielders were of limited help (3 errors, 1 passed ball, but also turned 3 double plays), as the ACL Brewers fell to 18-18 on the season. 2023 first round draft pick 3B Brock Wilken led the offensive charge, tripling and scoring in the 1st inning, then driving in two runs with a single in the 4th inning to momentarily cut the deficit to 6-4. None of rehabbing LHP Brian Fitzpatrick, RHP Darling Solano or Felipe De Los Santos were effective in this game, but at least RHP Edrian Robinson pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings to drop his ERA to 9.45. The bright side was of course the offense, which knocked out 15 hits. Every spot in the lineup collected at least one hit, led by Wilken (3-for-4, triple, walk, 2 RBIs), 2B Dylan O’Rae (3-for-3, 2 walks, SB) and C Satchell Norman (2-for-3, double, 2 walks, RBI, SB). DH/3B Johan Barrios also connected on his first home run of 2023. 19-year old O’Rae now has an unbelievable season slash of .354 AVG / .515 OBP / .414 SLG in 136 plate appearances, with 24 stolen bases in 25 opportunities. Can we promote this young man to Carolina please? Dominican Summer League Action Continuation Game (from top of 5th inning) Final: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 3, DSL Guardians Red 1 (in 8 1/2 innings) Box Score / Game Log DSL Brewers-1 and DSL Guardians Red picked up where they paused their game 10 days earlier, with the Uno squad trailing 1-0 in the top of the 5th inning but having the bases loaded with 1 out. Unfortunately, a K and pop out ended that opportunity. 18-year old RHP Emir Suarez (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks, 1 balk) then worked three scoreless innings, with the Crew tying the game in the 7th inning on a 2B Luiyin Alastre RBI single, then grabbing a 3-1 lead in the top of the 8th inning on an double from SS Kevin Ereu and an RBI single by left fielder Argenis Aparicio. Unfortunately, a 33-minute rain delay followed, so Suarez exited and nerves spiked. But 20-year old RHP Wilfredo Cordero (recently signed after being released by the Rangers) pitched a scoreless 8th inning in his Brewers’ debut. Despite the weather, the teams attempted to play the 9th inning as well, with the Guardians loading the bases with nobody out against RHP Yonawil Florimon (two singles, walk) before the Brewers were luckily saved by game-ending rain. Whew! Normally-awesome center fielder Yophery Rodriguez started the day 0-for-2 and ended it 0-for-5, but did not strike out. Ereu was 2-for-5 and Aparicio 1-for-3 with a walk in the game, while C Yannic Walthier added a single and two walks. Regularly Scheduled Game (Postponed): DSL Brewers #1 Squad vs. DSL Guardians Red This game was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on August 11. Postponed: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 1, DSL Braves 1 (halted in top of 3rd inning) Box Score / Game Log Rain stopped this game early, with the teams expected to make it up as part of an August 3rd doubleheader. Before the postponement, 2B Filippo Di Turi had a double and scored on a single by center fielder Peter Ibarguen. Starting RHP Melvin Hernandez conceded a run in 2 innings without yielding a hit or walk (an HBP came around to score). We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck in Friday’s 8-game MILB slate, including the ACL Brewers finishing a game delayed by rain earlier in the month. 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Robert Moore gives Wisconsin a 2-1 lead with a solo homer in the bottom of the 3rd inning:

- C Brent Diaz assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville - C Nick Kahle placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list

RHP Brandon Woodruff makes his first rehab start for High-A Wisconsin at home against Cedar Rapids, with the series tied 1-1. DH/C Matt Wood has a 9-game on-base streak. 1 - Robert Moore - 2B 2 - Matt Wood - DH 3 - Ernesto Martinez - 1B 4 - Joe Gray Jr. - CF 5 - Hendry Mendez - RF 6 - Eduardo Garcia - SS 7 - Darrien Miller - C 8 - Ben Metzinger - 3B 9 - Je’Von Ward - LF X - Brandon Woodruff - P

The Low-A Mudcats have won 7 of 8 games and strive for a 3rd straight victory in Columbia tonight. RHP Patricio Aquino (2.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 56.1 IP) gets the start. LF Jace Avina has a .320 AVG / .382 OBP / .700 SLG in 55 July PAs.

Aa Biloxi have won 8 of 10 games and have RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (2.69 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 11.9 K/9 in 80.1 IP) starting tonight as they seek a 3-0 series lead at home over Birmingham. INF Tyler Black leads the Southern League with 45 SBs and makes his first MILB start at 1st base.

- INF Jhonny Severino of ACL Brewers traded to Pittsburgh for 1B Carlos Santana - RHP Trevor Megill optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

Yeah, Severino was playing more 3B than SS, with Juan Baez given priority at SS. He also has a career 15 BB / 65 K ratio. Of course, the .872 OPS in 12 games played this year, with 4 HR and 5 SB (15 of 16 swipes in his career), will have Pittsburgh hoping he becomes a 30 HR, 30 SB third baseman someday. Time will tell.

Woo hoo!! Got a high floor player who fills MLB team's need. Traded from surplus. Let's go!!!

Sorry, Keston Hiura-lovers. He wasn’t able to follow up yesterday’s solid performance. 0-for-4 today with 2 Ks. By contrast, Luis Urias reached base 4 times (2 singles, 2 walks) after a homer and single yesterday. Ethan Small gets the loss after giving up 2 homers in 4 batters. But his ERA of 3.45 is not awful. Has to keep grinding until he figures it out. Norfolk 5, Nashville 3.

And the next batter swings at the first pitch and pops it up. 😁😁 Still 3-2 Sounds.

12 straight balls from Gasser with 2 outs in the bottom of the 5th inning…

RHP Wilfredo Cordero activated from DSL Brewers-1's reserve list

While Emir Suarez worked three scoreless innings, DSL Brewers-1 tied the game in the 7th inning on a Luiyin Alastre RBI single, then grabbed a 3-1 lead in the top of the 8th inning (Kevin Ereu RBI double, Argenis Aparicio RBI single), but I'm guessing they're on a rain delay now which will likely eliminate the 7-inning game which is meant to follow. Hopefully they're at least able to squeeze in the bottom of the 8th inning and then call it a game, but it would have been nice to have Suarez finish them off with no delay. DSL Brewers-2's game against the DSL Braves has already been postponed tied 1-1 in top of the 3rd inning, presumably to be resumed next week Thursday when the teams are scheduled to play again. Filippo Di Turi had a double and scored on a Peter Ibarguen single. RHP Melvin Hernandez conceded a run in 2 innings without yielding a hit or walk (an HBP came around to score).

DSL Brewers-1 and DSL Guardians Red have picked up where they paused their game 10 days ago, with the Crew trailing 1-0 in the top of the 5th inning but having the bases loaded with 1 out. Unfortunately, a K and pop out ended that opportunity. 18-year old RHP Esmir Suarez (4.13 ERA with 26 Ks in 24 IP in 6 games) has now entered to pitch the bottom of the 5th inning and he's likely to cover several frames.

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Nice to get road footage of the Luis Castillo blast, of which we needed all three insurance runs:

Biloxi grabs a 2-0 first inning lead. Isaac Collins singled. Zavier Warren homered.

This young man (“Wiemer Junior”) belongs in Wisconsin.