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Otherworldly from Jadher Areinamo. Gonna be fun to see him make the majors one day:

AA Biloxi have won 4 consecutive games and seek a victory at Tennessee tonight to clinch this week's series. 21-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (2.73 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 105.1 IP) makes his 23rd start of the year. In addition to hitting his 20th homer yesterday, CF Jackson Chourio has an 11-game hitting streak.

The High-A Timber Rattlers aim to make it 6 straight wins tonight with Game 4 of their series in Beloit. RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.09 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 76 IP) gets the start. 3B Brock Wilken has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games.

The first game of today's pivotal doubleheader for Low-A Carolina at home against Down East sees the return of starting RHP Will Rudy (last pitched August 11; 3.57 ERA in 75.2 IP) and RF Kay-Lan Nicasia (last played August 17; .663 season OPS). Go Mudcats!!

Shoulda played PowerBall

Good points on the catchers' strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see what the catching plan is for Low-A Carolina next year, but I'd guess we'll see a 4-way split between young Edgardo Ordonez, offense-first Satchell Norman (perhaps transitioning to OF), holdover Blayberg Diaz and undrafted Alejandro Rodriguez. Alongside Mogollon, I'd imagine that the club is encouraged by the progress of RHP Manuel Rodriguez (the youngest pitcher in the ACL (min. 25.1 IP) - 4.35 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 34 Ks vs. 10 BB) and LHP Anfernny Reyes (41 Ks in 29.2 relief innings, 1.33 WHIP, 4.85 ERA).

OF Terence Doston activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list (or the Development List, depending on what his official status was) LHP Justin King activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list INF Jheremy Vargas placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list RHP Will Rudy activated from Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list C Jhonnys Cabrera transferred to Development List from Low-A Carolina

I wish I'd also highlighted the post-game interview with Carolina Mudcats' Manager Victor Estevez, which is also available in the recap link above. There's thoughts on Jose Sibrian's game management, Brian Fitzpatrick's fire, Jadher Areinamo's penchant for multi-hit games (39 now this year, leading the Carolina League), etc. Good stuff. Check it out!

Jackson Chourio joined the 20/20 club with a clutch 2-run blast for Biloxi. Joseph Hernandez led a near No-No for Wisconsin. Jose Sibrian’s big day powered Carolina and Caleb Boushley helped Nashville salvage a doubleheader split. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers & Joshua Sumrall - Jackson Chourio Pictured Transactions: Signed 3B Josh Donaldson and assigned to AAA Nashville Signed OF Greg Allen and assigned to AAA Nashville Acquired OF Chris Roller from Cleveland (for cash considerations) and assigned to AAA Nashville LHP Darrell Thompson assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi (reversing move from 5 days earlier) RHP Julio Teheran’s rehab transferred to AAA Nashville from High-A Wisconsin Having joined the organization prior to September 1, each of Donaldson, Allen and Roller are technically eligible to be added to the Brewers’ postseason roster, if Milwaukee makes the playoffs. Donaldson’s 60-day injured list stint with the Yankees has apparently also re-set. While most of the focus is on Donaldson’s potential addition to the big league roster, don’t sleep on Allen (67 stolen bases in 73 attempts over the last three seasons in AAA/MLB, despite inconsistent playing time) potentially being a pinch running specialist. Game Action: Game One Final: Durham 9, Nashville 4 Box Score / Game Log Game Two Final: Nashville 4, Durham 2 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 Split Doubleheader in Durham As the recap report detailed, the Sounds led early in both games of this doubleheader, but only managed to hold one of the leads behind strong pitching from Game Two starting RHP Caleb Boushley (6 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks). Manager Sweet will undoubtedly appreciate the length that Boushley was able to provide despite appearing in a relief role four days earlier. With the split, Nashville trails in the series two games to one and sits 2.5 games behind Durham and Lehigh Valley in the chase for a playoff berth. Unfortunately, the Sounds are presently tied for 9th place in the second half standings of the 20-team league, as it’s a 10-team race to the finish. Sounds’ Extras: Going beyond the box score, the noticeable absences of INF/OF Owen Miller (last played on Friday - .755 OPS in 81 August PAs in Nashville) and RHP Colin Rea (last pitched August 24 – 6 IP, 2 R, 6 Ks) make them the odds-on favorites to be added to the Brewers’ expanded September roster. Or will Jesse Winker (1-for-2, 2 walks – played first base) get the call back? Milwaukee’s starting pitcher for Saturday is still listed as TBD. The path back the big leagues this year may be looking more daunting for rehabbing RHP Julio Teheran (2 1/3 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and RHP Jason Alexander (3 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks). However, this was only Teheran’s second rehab start, so he may still turn things around. Other hitters on promotion watch: INF Abraham Toro (1-for-6, double, walk), OF/INF Jahmai Jones (1-for-6, walk), 1B/OF Keston Hiura (2-for-8, HR, RBI). Meanwhile, unsung INF Patrick Dorrian (3-for-7, double, RBI), C Brian Navarreto (2-for-3, HR, RBI), INF Cam Devanney (2-for-3, RBI, 2 SBs) and OF Monte Harrison (1-for-5, HR, walk, 3 RBIs) each had solid days. Credit the bullpen work of RHP Thyago Vieira (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks – 8th Save) and LHP Alex Claudio – threw just one pitch, but it resulted in an inning-ending double play to strand three inherited runners. Friday’s outlook: Scheduled starter LHP Robert Gasser (3.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 119 1/3 IP) looks for his tenth win of 2023, while all eyes will be on which two players are added to the Brewers’ big league roster. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 3, Tennessee 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Jackson Chourio Makes History, Bullpen Tosses Six Shutout Innings in Shuckers Win The superlatives may at times may feel a bit excessive for 19-year old center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs), but then he completely turns a game around with a two-run blast to right field on an 0-2 pitch while trailing 2-0. From there, the Shuckers held the momentum, with 3B Zavier Warren (2-for-3, HR, walk, RBI) adding a solo blast in the following inning to grab a lead and the Biloxi bullpen throwing six innings of shutout ball. The victory keeps Biloxi a half-game behind Montgomery in the race for a playoff berth. Shuckers’ Extras: Chourio’s blast picked up starting LHP Adam Seminaris (3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks, 1 WP), who needed timely strikeouts to strand three Smokies in scoring position over the first two innings. This was Seminaris’ second AA start since return from a 3-month injury, so let’s reserve judgment on the 24-year old who was acquired as part of the Hunter Renfroe trade. Back to the bullpen – let’s name names: phenomenal RHP James Meeker (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks, Win), solid RHP Ryan Brady (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks), clutch LHP Nick Bennett – struck out only batter faced to strand two baserunners, save-artist RHP Cam Robinson (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K, Save). Robinson toyed with the home Tennessee fans by walking the first two batters of the 9th inning, before dispatching the next three (strikeout, groundout, groundout). INF/OF Isaac Collins was a late scratch from the starting lineup, so we’ll need to monitor his status going forward, with right fielder Lamar Sparks shifting to the leadoff spot. Sparks and SS Freddy Zamora each had two singles in the game. Friday’s outlook: 21-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (2.73 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 105 1/3 IP) gets the start after his Sunday outing was rained out and canceled while facing the second batter of the game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, Beloit 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Makes It Five Wins in a Row with Near No-Hitter Suddenly, everything appears to be clicking for the Timber Rattlers, who won their fifth straight behind seven no-hit innings from starting RHP Joseph Hernandez (3 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and RHP Stiven Cruz (4 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 2 Ks, 1 balk). The question is whether they can catch Peoria for a playoff spot, as the Chiefs also won to remain four games ahead of Wisconsin in the second half standings. Wisconsin out-hit the Sky Carp 11-2 behind strong games from 2B Robert Moore (3-for-5, double, 2 RBIs, SB), C Matt Wood (3-for-4, double, SB) and SS Eric Brown Jr. (2-for-5, 2 RBIs). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: This was just Hernandez’s second High-A appearance and first High-A start since a late May injury. The 23-year old prospect was acquired from Seattle for RHP Justin Topa in the offseason and is presently in his sixth minor league season, setting him up for potentially aggressive promotions in 2024 before he’s eligible for free agency. Both teams struggled with runners in scoring position (Wisconsin 3-for-19, Beloit 0-for-7), but at least the Timber Rattlers had fun on the basepaths: 5 stolen bases, 0 caught stealing vs. 0 attempts for Beloit. RHP Tanner Shears will expect cleaner outings in the future after loading the bases with a double and two walks in the 9th inning, but he still dropped his season ERA to 1.35 and recorded two strikeouts. That gives the 24-year old independent league signee 70 Ks in just 46 2/3 innings pitched this year. Friday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Cornielle looks to build on a scoreless last start (5 IP, 0 R, 7 Ks) to keep Wisconsin firmly in the playoff chase. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Down East 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Sibrian Comes Through in the Clutch in 7-4 Victory Down East already wrapped up a playoff berth by winning the first half title, but they’re certainly not making it easy for Carolina to join them there. Thankfully, C Jose Sibrian’s (2-for-3, 2 doubles, HBP, 3 RBIs) clutch play was able to keep the game close (nabbed two runners on the bases to end the 3rd and 4th innings), then give the Mudcats their first lead with a two-out, bases clearing double in the bottom of the 6th inning. The victory pushes Carolina’s lead in the second half standings to 2.5 games over Lynchburg, with 10 games remaining for the Mudcats and 9 left for the Hillcats. Mudcats’ Extras: Starting LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (4 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and RHP Yorman Galindez (4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks, 1 balk, Win) were solid in this tight contest, combining on 10 strikeouts. The 61 pitches from 6’7” Fitzpatrick were the most he’s thrown since joining the Brewers as a 10th round draft pick in 2022, as the 23-year old had to navigate some injury time. Each of 3B Luke Adams, 1B Jesus Chirinos and 2B Jadher Areinamo collected two hits, with Chirinos singling in the 4th inning to extend his on-base streak to 20 games and homering in the 8th inning for key insurance. Right fielder Luis Castillo was subbed out to start the 7th inning, so we’ll have to watch his availability. Sibrian is in his 8th year in the Brewers’ system and the 24-year old is a few years older than the average player in Low-A ball, but his .817 OPS and Carolina League-leading 40% caught stealing ratio are likely raising a few eyebrows around the league. Friday’s outlook: RHP Patricio Aquino (3.02 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 80 1/3 IP) is scheduled to start one of Friday’s doubleheader games, with the other starting pitcher yet to be named. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck to all teams in the five minor league games on Friday, including the Mudcats’ doubleheader. 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

In the second game of AAA Nashville’s doubleheader in Durham, we have RHP Caleb Boushley (5.01 ERA in 116.2 IP) starting 4 days after a rare relief appearance. The team makes 3 lineup changes from the earlier loss: 1 - Jones - LF 2 - Black - 3B 3 - Hiura - DH 4 - Toro - 1B 5 - Henry - C 6 - Dorrian - 2B 7 - Devanney - SS 8 - Harrison - CF 9 - Campbell - RF X - Boushley - P

The Timber Rattlers have won 4 consecutive games and have RHP Joseph Hernandez ready for his first High-A start since an injury in May. This is Game 3 of their series in Beloit this week. 19-year old LF Hendry Mendez has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games.

Biloxi seeks a third straight win at Tennessee, with LHP Adam Seminaris making his second AA start (3 ER with 0 Ks in 3.2 IP in last outing) after a long injury lay-off. 23-year old DH/C Wes Clarke has had a monumental August thus far (1.132 OPS in 109 PAs) and has a 16-game on-base streak.

Low-A Carolina trails their home series against First Half champ Down East 1-0 and calls on 2022 10th round pick LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (5.70 ERA with 26 Ks in 23.2 IP) to turn things around in Game Two. 1B Jesus Chirinos comes in with a 19-game on-base streak and a 1.006 OPS thus far in August.

- LHP Darrell Thompson assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi (reversing move from 5 days earlier) - RHP Julio Teheran’s rehab transferred to AAA Nashville from High-A Wisconsin

Assuming the Brewers make the playoffs, maybe Allen could be a pinch running specialist. He’s stolen 67 bases in 73 attempts in AAA/MLB over the last 3 years, despite inconsistent playing time.

If Quero is unavailable, then Manager Guerrero just has a 2-man bench: INF Zavier Warren, C Jason Lopez. Still wish we’d send him Brown or maybe even Wilken. Oh well - Go Shuckers!

In addition to INF Juan Baez’s promotion (see above): - RHP Bradley Blalock placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list - RHP Jeison Pena transferred to Development List from Low-A Carolina - RHP Blake Whiting promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers - RHP Bayden Root promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers

Some love for RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez: https://wisportsheroics.com/this-minor-league-pitcher-soaring-up-brewers-prospect-list/

- LHP Bennett Sousa activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list, then claimed off waivers by Detroit

- RHP JB Bukauskas recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured Adrian Houser)

The ACL Brewers held on behind Brailin Rodriguez's solid relief work to win the ACL Championship 5-4, while Eduarqui Fernandez led a Wisconsin comeback win. The Sounds and Mudcats dropped their series finales and Biloxi was rained out. Image courtesy of Phrake Photography For the week, Nashville (4-2) and Wisconsin (4-2) were series winners, Carolina managed a split (3-3) and Biloxi lost four of five games played. Transactions: N/A Game Action: Arizona Complex League Championship Final: ACL Brewers 5, ACL D-backs Red 4 (Brewers win series 2 games to 1) Box Score / Game Log / Recap With an early 5-0 lead cut to 5-3 by the 4th inning, the Brewers needed one pitcher to step up and deliver solid long relief. Into the breach stepped 21-year old RHP Brailin Rodriguez (2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) and he was exceptional, rightfully earning the Win in this tightly-fought championship final. Rodriguez faced the minimum number of hitters in the 5th and 6th innings to calm the tension, exiting with two outs in the bottom of the 7th inning and a runner on first base. It’s no doubt that his departure would have felt like a reprieve to D-backs Red, who proceeded to nearly tie the game twice thereafter. But how did we get there? Manager Rafael Neda went back to his starting nine from the Thursday and Friday playoff victories, with 19-year old C Edgardo Ordonez (1-for-3, walk, run) behind the plate. 20-year old RHP Felipe De Los Santos (3 1/3 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) got the start and held the D-backs Red team scoreless through 3 1/3 innings before things got hairy. It was Ordonez who sparked the offense with a leadoff single in the top of the 2nd inning, followed by another base hit from left fielder Miguel Briceno (3-for-4, double, run), then a walk by right fielder Reece Walling (1-for-3, walk, run) to load the bases, thus prompting the first pitching change of the game. The Brewers then scored four runs over the next four hitters without the benefit of any RBI singles, RBI walks or RBI HBPs: Ground balls to the pitcher from center fielder Luis Medina (1-for-4, double, RBI, run) and 1B Yeison Perez (1-for-4, double, run) yielded no outs and two runs – the first via an everybody’s safe fielder’s choice and the second on an error. SS Cooper Pratt (1-for-4, HBP) grounded into a double play which also netted a run. 2B Juan Baez reached via the D-backs second error of the inning, pushing the lead to 4-0. The Brewers tried to put the game out of reach in the 4th inning with a Perez leadoff double and Pratt single, followed by Baez knocking in a run via sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead, but a fly out and baserunning snafu ended that half-inning. When the D-backs finally got through against De Los Santos via two walks and an RBI double with one out in the bottom of the 4th inning, Manager Neda turned to RHP KC Hunt, who notched two strikeouts but they sandwiched an RBI single which cut the lead to 5-3. An Ordonez walk and Briceno double in the top of the 5th inning looked promising for the Crew, but D-backs Red brought in LHP Carlos Rey (2 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) to face left-handed hitters Walling (strikeout) and Medina (groundout). The D-backs' Rey and Brewers’ Rodriguez matched each other pitch-for-pitch until their exits allowed for late drama to unfold. Brewers’ 10th round pick RHP Morris Austin came in for Rodriguez, but conceded a walk and RBI double to the next two batters which nearly tied the game 5-5. Instead, a Walling-Perez-Ordonez relay caught the trailing baserunner at home to end the inning and preserve the slim 5-4 advantage. Whew! RHP Craig Yoho (8th round pick) then pitched a scoreless 8th inning and handed over to undrafted signee RHP Blake Whiting to handle the 9th. The D-backs’ solid 19-year old catcher Adrian De Leon (2-for-4, double) greeted Whiting with a lead-off double to boost their win probability from 19.0% to 43.8%, before Whiting struck out consecutive pinch hitters. This set up the dramatic final play of the game, a line drive off the bat of Alexander Benua which shortstop Pratt corralled to secure the win, as captured on video by former Brewers' minor leaguer Jhonny Severino (thank you!) here: Congratulations to the ACL Brewers on their Championship! Hopefully we’ll see a few of the players promoted for a taste of Low-A ball over the remaining two weeks. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett 7, Nashville 4 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 Overcome by Late Deluge in Gwinnett The Sounds led 2-0 in the 3rd inning and 4-3 in the 6th inning, but didn’t do enough to grab this win: Out-hit 11-to-6, with zero extra-base hits. 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Costly 3rd inning error allowed in two unearned runs. Grounded into three double plays, with another player thrown out at second base on a force out at second base on a fly ball hit to right field. Left fielder Keston Hiura had a 2-RBI single in the 5th inning to momentarily give Nashville a 4-3 lead, but also grounded into two double plays and struck out. Sounds’ Extras: Starting RHP Janson Junk (4 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks) was pulled after just 62 pitches (34 strikes), with RHP Caleb Boushley later entering for his first relief appearance since July 2021. If this was the game plan, it didn’t work out (Boushley line: 2 1/3 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 K) and it could have extra-negative repercussions on Nashville’s starter availability in light of Adrian Houser’s MLB set-back. Hopefully there’s nothing truly wrong health-wise with Houser or Junk. 1B Abraham Toro perhaps had the best at-bats on the team, but his two line drive singles didn’t result in any runs or RBIs. 3B Tyler Black had an RBI walk and infield hit. Right fielder Jahmai Jones and SS Cam Devanney each singled and walked, with Jones stealing a base and Devanney having the costly 3rd inning error in the field. DH Jesse Winker walked three times and grounded out twice. Nashville was already expecting two of its players to be promoted when Major League rosters expand on September 1, but they may lose three players if the Brewers’ Houser goes on the injured list. If the Brewers are looking to call-up a left-handed reliever, Ethan Small (2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K) hasn’t conceded a run or even a walk in his last 8 1/3 innings, while Clayton Andrews got into trouble and then out of it in this game (single, double play, double, strikeout). Next week’s outlook: Nashville (68-56) travels to take on the Rays’ tough Durham squad (70-56), with RHP Evan McKendry (3.95 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 120 2/3 IP) scheduled to start the opening game of the series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Rained Out: Pensacola @ Biloxi Via the Shuckers’ website, rainout details: Shuckers-Blue Wahoos Canceled Due to Rain This game actually commenced and starting RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez was facing the second batter in the top of the 1st inning when the game was delayed and then cancelled. This game will not be made up. With Montgomery winning elsewhere, Biloxi now sits 1.5 games behind Montgomery for a playoff spot, with 18 games to play. Next week’s outlook: The Shuckers (61-58) hit the road for two weeks, starting with a series at Cubs’ affiliate Tennessee (68-51). I’d imagine that Rodriguez would get a do-over and start the first game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 9, Quad Cities 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin’s Two-Out Bingo Beats Bandits Similar to the Brewers’ game, Wisconsin conceded four early runs, then stormed back with eight unanswered runs to grab the victory. In fact, it was quite a sight to see both ballgames at 9-4 for a few minutes. The excitement at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium is captured extremely well by the Wisconsin media team’s video highlights and also discussed in the Mehring-Lobner post-game podcast. Out-hit 9-1 and trailing 4-0 halfway through the game, everything turned around with 1B Ben Metzinger’s (2-for-4, double, RBI) two-out RBI double in the bottom of the 5th inning. From there, the next four batters reached base to give the Rattlers a 5-4 lead, before tacking on another three runs in the following inning. Apart from the Metzinger double and center fielder Eduarqui Fernandez’s (2-for-4, HR, 4 RBIs, SB) two-run homer to extend the lead to 8-4, the other nine Timber Rattler hits were singles, with all lineup spots collecting at least a hit or a walk – e.g. DH Brock Wilken (2 singles, RBI), right fielder Hendry Mendez (2 singles; also collected an outfield assist), 2B Robert Moore and SS Eric Brown Jr. (identical: single, walk, RBI, SB). My God, did he crush this thing: Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Despite trailing 4-0 after pitching five innings, starting RHP Edwin Jimenez continued on to ultimately deliver a respectable line and earn the Win: 7 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks. Get on base by any means necessary, Mr. Brown. After grounding out his first two times up, Brown manufactured the game-tying run all by his lonesome: single, wild pitch on which he aggressively takes two bases (credited with SB) and scores when the throw to third base goes awry. He now has 31 stolen bases (vs. 3 CS) in 56 games played this year. RHPs Nick Merkel and Tanner Shears delivered a scoreless relief inning each, with Shears lowering his season ERA to 1.38 in 45 2/3 IP. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (52-66) hits the road to face Marlins’ affiliate Beloit (51-68), with LHP Nate Peterson most likely to start Game One of the series. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbia 9, Carolina 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: First-Place Mudcats Fall 9-0 to Columbia RHP Will Childers (4 1/3 IP, 8 R, 12 H, 0 BB, 1 K) ended up having to wear this one after giving up four straight two-out hits in the 1st inning, the last a two-run homer to give Columbia a 4-0 lead before the Mudcats stepped up to the plate. We believe that the Mudcats are a far better team than they showed on Sunday, but they’re going to need to step up and show it next week or risk missing out on the playoffs – out-hit 17-to-5 on this day, while going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position despite having their core hitters starting. With Lynchburg’s victory elsewhere, Carolina is only two games ahead of them for a playoff spot with 12 games to play. Mudcats’ Extras: With the team still trailing 4-0 entering the 5th inning, Manager Victor Estevez must have hoped that Childers could eat some additional innings but instead conceded four hits to five batters faced in that partial frame (two singles, two home runs) and exited down 8-0. Kudos to RH relievers Jose Chavez, Jeison Pena and Tyler Wehrle, who combined on 4 2/3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It’s too bad that the game was already well out-of-hand and the offense struggled. The Mudcats’ top offensive performer was probably center fielder Dylan O’Rae: double, walk. 3B Jadher Areinamo singled twice, but also grounded into a double play. Next week’s outlook: The Mudcats (62-53) stay home to face Rangers’ affiliate Down East (65-52). No starter is presently scheduled, although RHP Alexander Vallecillo is the most-rested starter after a blow-up outing on Tuesday. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Tomorrow’s a full day off from all Brewers’ Minor League Baseball, so you can focus your energies on Game One of the Brewers-Cubs series starting at 7:05pm CST at Wrigley Field. Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article