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RHP Edwin Jimenez (1.73 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 in 36.1 IP in Low-A and High-A) looks to continue his solid start to the year and lead High-A Wisconsin to a second straight home win over Peoria.

The High-A Timber Rattlers need a series opening victory over Cardinals’ affiliate Peoria to break a 3-game skid. RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.63 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 32 IP) makes his 8th start of 2023. RF Joe Gray Jr. has 3 HRs and 9 RBIs over his last 4 games.

AA Biloxi remains home this week, as Marlins’ affiliate Pensacola is in town. Solid RHP Justin Jarvis (2.66 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 44 IP) starts tonight. 3B Tyler Black, C Jeferson Quero and SS Freddy Zamora all return to action after resting Sunday.

After weekend rainouts, the Low-A Mudcats take on Guardians’ affiliate Lynchburg on the road this week. RHP Will Rudy (0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 19.1 IP) makes his 5th start and 3B Luke Adams (.775 OPS in 137 PAs) returns to the lineup after exiting last week Tuesday’s game early.

AAA Nashville plays White Sox affiliate Charlotte on the road this week. RHP Pedro Fernandez (2.97 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP) starts the opener and newly-signed CF Roman Quinn (played in majors 6 of last 7 seasons; 599 career MLB PAs, 43 SBs) makes his organizational debut.

- OF/INF Noah Campbell promoted to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi - INF Abraham Toro recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured Jesse Winker) - OF Roman Quinn activated by AAA Nashville from ACL Brewers - LHP Alex Claudio outrighted to AAA Nashville (where he’s already been playing)

Joe Gray Jr. erupted for two homers, but Wisconsin mustered only four hits in a loss. Luke Voit and Luis Urias broke out with six hits, but Nashville fell to Iowa. Biloxi sat a number of regulars in their defeat. Carolina was rained out again. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic The promising week fizzled out with a 1-and-5 weekend. Biloxi (3-3), Wisconsin (3-3) and Carolina (2-2) each tied their series, while Nashville lost 4 of 6 games. Sunday’s Game Balls go to Joe Gray Jr., Jackson Chourio, Luke Voit, Luis Urias and Alex Jackson. Transactions: N/A Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Iowa 14, Nashville 9 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 Doomed By Big Innings Again In Loss The Sounds couldn’t hold leads of 2-0 in the 2nd inning and 7-5 in the 6th inning, falling in the finale despite outhitting the Cubs 15-14. At least the 11,444 fans in attendance got to see a lot of action in just under three hours of baseball. Three Quick Strikes: RHP Janson Junk’s (6 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) audition for an upcoming call up didn’t go as planned, due largely due a 4-run third inning. The good news is that he only allowed one extra base hit (a double in the 5th inning). Rehabbing 1B Luke Voit and DH/INF Luis Urias likely gave Brewers’ brass something to think about in terms of their upcoming activation, with each going 3-for-5 with one double and two singles. Voit knocked in three runs, but also struck out and grounded into a double play. C Alex Jackson (3-for-4, triple, walk) started the four-run 6th inning with a first pitch single, before LHP Darrell Thompson (2/3 IP, 3 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 Ks; 9.45 ERA in AAA ball) and RHP Tyson Miller (2/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 WP) combined to give it all back the next inning. Thompson walked the first and last batters he faced as his AAA struggles continue, while Miller gave up three doubles in a rare terrible outing for him. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (25-25) heads on the road to face White Sox affiliate Charlotte (25-26). RHP Pedro Fernandez (2.97 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP) has been effective in 11 games and is expected to start the opener. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Montgomery 11, Biloxi 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Drop Finale to Biscuits, 11-3 Seeing a lineup without mainstays Tyler Black, Noah Campbell, Jeferson Quero and Freddy Zamora, coupled with RHP TJ Shook (3 2/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks) making his first start of 2023 immediately sparked the “It’s a bold strategy Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for ‘em” meme, at least in this writer’s mind. However, center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-3, HR, double, RBI) was in his usual spot, delivering his 7th homer of the season, although he exited after seven innings with the team trailing 11-1 at the time. Three Quick Strikes: Clicking on the box score and article above, you’ll note that Biloxi found unique ways to turn this into a blow-out loss, committing four errors (vs. zero for the Biscuits), having both attempted basestealers thrown out, having two more runners thrown out on the basepaths and going 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. I can imagine the 2,415 fans in attendance were not impressed. After committing three errors in the first three innings to fall behind 2-0, the real damage occurred in the five-run 4th inning. Shook started well with two Ks, before exiting after yielding back-to-back singles. LHP Nick Bennett (1 1/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 0 Ks), fresh off a fabulous outing on Tuesday (4 IP, 0 R, 7 Ks), came in to concede a full count walk, infield RBI single and grand slam to suddenly put the team in a 7-0 hole. In more positive news, C Nick Kahle broke his 0-for-22 start to the season with an infield single and added a base hit to center field later in the game. 2B Felix Valerio also collected three hits, while RHPs James Meeker and Zach Vennaro pitched two scoreless innings late. Next week’s outlook: The Shuckers (23-22) will remain home to take on first place Pensacola (the Marlins’ affiliate is 28-17). Although no starter is presently listed, it’s RHP Justin Jarvis’ (2.66 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 44 IP) turn in the rotation. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Cedar Rapids 9, Wisconsin 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Lead Slips Away in Cedar Rapids Sunday’s game featured Joe vs. the Kernels and Mr. Joe Gray Jr. (3-for-4, 2 HRs, double, 6 RBIs) truly held his own through four and a half innings: 3-run homer in the 1st inning for a 3-0 lead 2-run blast in the 3rd inning for a 5-1 advantage RBI double in the 5th inning to push the score to 6-4 Unfortunately, by the time Gray came to the plate again in the top of the 8th inning, Wisconsin trailed 9-6. With no real opportunity to play “hero”, he could only muster a fly out. Three Quick Strikes: After earning a win in Tuesday’s game, starting RHP Tyler Woessner (3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks, 1 WP) lasted only three innings this time. Each of Woessner, RHP Ryan Brady (2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 WP) and LHP Karlos Morales (1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks, 1 WP) struggled, with Morales tagged with the loss. Cedar Rapids really ran C Matt Wood ragged, stealing six bases, although Wood managed to gun down one runner in the 7th inning. 3B Ben Metzinger (1-for-2, 2 walks) was a key beneficiary of Gray’s big day, reaching base three times and scoring on each occasion. Unfortunately, the rest of the lineup went 0-for-24. Next week’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers (14-30) return home with their 3-game losing streak to battle Cardinals’ affiliate Peoria (21-24). RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.63 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 32 IP) will aim to tame the Chiefs in the first game of the series. Via the Mudcats’ website, rainout details: Mudcats & Wood Ducks Canceled Sunday Sunday’s pivotal doubleheader contest for first place was unfortunately rained out, so the Mudcats retain their half-game advantage atop the Carolina League North Division. Next week’s outlook: First place Carolina (24-18) heads to Virginia to play Guardians’ affiliate Lynchburg (22-23). My guess would be that either of RHPs Yujanyer Herrera (last pitched May 21) or Will Rudy (last pitched May 23) will start the first game of the series. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Wishing a respectful Memorial Day to all, as the players have off on Monday. 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

That Rattler game went sideways in the middle innings and they ended up losing 9-6, generating only 4 hits, all mentioned above (Gray, Metzinger) from early in the game. Nashville did well to reverse a 5-2 deficit, taking a 7-5 lead in the 6th inning, before the wheels fell off in the form of LHP Darrell Thompson and RHP Tyson Miller conceding a combined 7 earned runs in 1.1 innings pitched. Sounds fall 14-9, but Urias and Voit were 6-for-10 with 4 RBIs.

AA Biloxi hands the ball to RHP TJ Shook (4.34 ERA in 18.2 IP) for his first start of 2023 (8th appearance), as they try to close out a 4-2 series win at home over Montgomery. CF Jackson Chourio has 4 hits and 5 RBIs in his last 2 games.

Urias is 3-for-3 through 5 innings. Will this be his last rehab appearance?

Urias doubled and Voit drove him in with an RBI single in the 1st inning, as they shake off the rust. Alex Jackson tripled and scored to double the lead, but Junk gave up a 4-spot in the 3rd inning on 3 singles and 2 walks. Sounds trail Cubs 4-2.

Gray adds an RBI double in the 5th inning for a 6-RBI afternoon thus far. Carry the club!!! 6-4 Rattlers. 3B Ben Metzinger has a hit and two walks, scoring 3 runs. Woessner only lasted 3 innings. Brady’s pitching his 2nd inning now.

CF Joe Gray Jr. raises his High-A OPS from .566 to .644 in two at-bats: 2 HRs and 5 RBIs through 3 innings. Rattlers lead 5-3 in the 4th inning.

AAA Nashville needs a victory at home over Iowa to salvage a 3-3 series tie this week. RHP Janson Junk seeks revenge for taking a loss in Tuesday's opener (5.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 Ks). Left-handed hitting 2B Patrick Dorrian has a 1.001 OPS against righties (7 HRs in 79 PAs) and a 1.103 OPS in May (61 PAs), overcoming a tough April (.477 OPS in 41 PAs).

A win for High-A Wisconsin in Cedar Rapids today would give them a 4-2 series victory. RHP Tyler Woessner (2.61 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 41.1 IP) aims for his 2nd victory this week. 1B/C Alex Hall somewhat shockingly leads the team in OPS (.736).

Second time through the lineup, Urias and Voit each K. Again. Singleton homers. Probably could have used him in the MLB lineup earlier today.

After T-Rats fail to cash in on a 2-on, 1-out opportunity in the top of the 1st inning, the Kernels get 2 runs on 3 hits off Stiven Cruz in the bottom half. Rattlers trail 2-0 after 1 inning.

Urias (now 0-for-10 with no walks) and Voit (on 3 pitches) each K against Cubs 23-year old, #6 prospect (MLB.com) Ben Brown, stranding Blake Perkins who’d led off with a double. Singleton only managed a ground out. 0-0 after 1 inning.

Bad start for CF-Rod (single, homer), but he’s retired the next 6 batters in a row, 4 via strikeout. The offense has immediately picked him up though, with 6 runs on 8 hits through 2 innings, starting with this Noah Campbell RBI double.

Should have happened a month ago in a swap for Hiura. Or last night for Singleton. No reason fans should have to face this day-in, day-out. Frustrating, just like last year with then-toothless Cutch & Hiura manning DH spot in September. But I assume nothing will change on this front, unfortunately. Can’t allow my expectations to rise, only to be disappointed.

AA Biloxi is tied 2-2 in its home series against Montgomery and has RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 37.2 IP) starting tonight. 2B Ethan Murray and LF Isaac Collins return for their first action in 10 days and 20 days, respectively.

The AAA Sounds aim to take a 3-2 series lead at home against Iowa. RHP Caleb Boushley has been solid over his last 6 starts (2.45 ERA in last 29.1 IP). 2B Luis Urias is back in the lineup for his 3rd rehab start.

Activate Urias. Option Monasterio DFA Voit, he clears waivers and stays in AAA to earn elevated minor league salary agreed in his split contract Activate Adames (God please grant him a full recovery). Odds are some other position player goes to injured list. Otherwise, option Brosseau, Turang or Wiemer. Most likely Turang to get his 2-week manipulation in Likely have to recall Janson Junk for a start in 8 days or so. Cousins or Megill gets optioned

High-A Wisconsin gets a second chance to win a 4th game in Cedar Rapids this week, with RHP Stiven Cruz (6.67 ERA in 29.2 IP) getting the start. C Darrien Miller has a 13-game on-base streak, hitting safely in 12 of the games.