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LHP Robert Gasser (5.47 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 in 26.1 IP) is on the hill for AAA Nashville tonight, which needs a victory to grab a 3-2 series edge over Gwinnett at home. 3B Abraham Toro’s on-base streak has reached 29 games.

It’s RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.53 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 16.0 K/9 in 10.2 IP) day, as Low-A Carolina goes for a 3rd consecutive victory over Fredericksburg at home. RF Kaylan Nicasia has walked in 8 straight games and hit safely in his last 5 games.

High-A Wisconsin goes for a 3rd straight victory over South Bend at home, with RHP Joseph Hernandez (3.71 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 26.2 IP) making his 7th start. 2B Eric Brown Jr. has a 1.028 OPS over his last 46 PAs.

Jackson Chourio - OF Sal Frelick - OF Jeferson Quero - C Carlos F. Rodriguez - P Tyler Black - 3B Robert Gasser - P Abner Uribe - P Jacob Misiorowski - P Daniel Guilarte - SS Luis Lara - OF Hendry Mendez - OF Luke Adams - 3B/1B Justin Jarvis - P Eric Brown Jr. - SS Darrell Thompson - P Patricio Aquino - P Freddy Zamora - SS Alexander Cornielle - P Ethan Small - P Robert Moore - 2B Justmissed: Matt Wood - C

Nicasia with the swagger here on his first blast of 2023. Born in the Netherlands, generally labeled as from Curaçao. Impressive walk rate this year. Switch-hitting utility man who primarily plays RF now. Collected a $125k signing bonus in 2021 draft. Turned 21 last month.

Keston Hiura (after being picked off in 7th inning; went out to LF for 3 defensive plays) and Jeferson Quero (after popping out in 3rd inning; pulled immediately) both exited their games early. Hopefully there’s no serious injury for either player.

The AAA Sounds aim to take a 3-1 series lead over Gwinnett at home tonight, with recently-solid RHP Caleb Boushley getting the start (2.21 ERA in last 20.1 IP). LF Keston Hiura (1.077 OPS in 130 PAs) is tied for the home run lead (12) in the 20-team International League.

AA Biloxi can clinch a series victories with a 4th straight win over Rocket City at home tonight. RHP Tobias Myers (4.50 ERA in 30 IP) makes his 7th start of 2023. LF Noah Campbell (.945 OPS in 85 PAs) has a 7-game hitting streak.

Can the High-A Timber Rattlers make it 2 wins in a row? RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.29 ERA in 17 IP) aims for a bounce-back outing after a rough last start. SS Eric Brown Jr. has an 11-game on-base streak, while OF Micah Bello has been absent from the line-up since Sunday.

Low-A Carolina looks to even its series 2-2 at home against Fredericksburg. RHP Aidan Maldonado (3.77 ERA in 14.1 IP) makes his 3rd start of the year. DH/INF Daniel Guilarte’s 31-game on-base streak (including 5 games last year) continues.

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- OF Hendry Mendez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list - RHP Alexander Vallecillo placed on Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list - C Jose Sibrian activated by High-A Wisconsin from Development List - SS Kevin Ereu assigned to DSL Brewers-1

Keston Hiura and Jace Avina homered early and Eduarqui Fernandez and Zavier Warren homered late to power all affiliates to victories, with even Wisconsin snapping an 8-game skid. Justin Jarvis and Adam Seminaris were solid in Biloxi’s doubleheader sweep on a perfect 5-0 night across the organization. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Thursday’s Game Balls go to Eduarqui Fernandez, Keston Hiura, Jace Avina, Justin Jarvis, Adam Seminaris and Zavier Warren (yes, an extra ball for an extra victory), with an honorable mention to Will Rudy. Transactions: OF Michael Reed signed to a minor league contract RHP Phili Silverio released by ACL Brewers Gold C Alex Jackson was activated from AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Harold Chirino was activated from AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list RHP Pedro Fernandez transferred to Development List by AAA Nashville INF/OF Isaac Collins placed on AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Edrian Robinson was activated by ACL Brewers Blue INF Beyker Pastran was assigned to ACL Brewers Blue RHP Jesus Rivero was assigned to ACL Brewers Blue C Jason Ollarve was assigned to ACL Brewers Blue from ACL Brewers Gold Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 4, Gwinnett 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: Pitching Dominates in Sounds Win Keston Hiura’s relentless power (12th homer) turned around an early 1-0 deficit and the bullpen retired 23 straight to finish off an impressive victory and give Nashville a 2-1 series lead. Three Quick Strikes: After principally mashing on low strikes last month, leftfielder Hiura (2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs) has clearly reached another level of mastery over the past week, initially fouling off high strikes and now smacking them for hits to all fields. Having partially restored his value at the plate and shown at least some competency in left field, the organization has a major decision of whether to promote or trade Hiura. It was bullpen game from the get-go, with LHP Alex Claudio giving up a run in the 1st inning, then RHP Tyson Miller (3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 Ks) allowing another in the 2nd inning, after which the squad were lights out, striking out a season high 19 batters. LHP Clayton Andrews, RHP Jake Cousins and RHP Trevor Megill combined on five scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts. It appears that center fielder Monte Harrison’s (1-for-3, 2 SBs) initial struggles (errors, strikeouts) were truly a function of rust, as he’s really come around in all facets of late. He singled, stole two bases and scored on a SS Andruw Monasterio (1-for-3, SF, RBI; 9-game hitting streak) sacrifice fly for a key late insurance run. Friday’s outlook: RHP Caleb Boushley is on an excellent four-game stretch (2.21 ERA in 20 1/3 IP) and is scheduled to start the fourth game of this week’s series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Biloxi 2, Rocket City 0 Box Score / Game Log Game Two Final: Biloxi 9, Rocket City 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Outscore Trash Pandas 11-1 in Doubleheader Sweep It was domination across two games for the Shuckers, outscoring the Trash Pandas 11-1, outhitting them 13-4 and even out-walking them 11-4 in 14 innings on Thursday, giving Biloxi a 3-0 series advantage. Along with Biloxi’s twitter feed, catch some fun highlights and RHP Justin Jarvis’ (5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks; 2.18 season ERA) after-game interview here. Three Quick Strikes: After outhitting Rocket City 8-2 in a scoreless first 3 2/3 innings of the opening game of the doubleheader, Zavier Warren (2-for-6, HR, HBP, 5 RBIs) came through with the 2-run blast in the bottom of the 4th inning to give Jarvis the only runs required. This was easily LHP Adam Seminaris’ (5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 Ks) best game of the season, facing only 18 batters in five terrific innings and earning his second victory in the process. Although Jarvis left the opening game after only 79 pitches, it was great to see RHP Justin Yeager make his first appearance since an injury exactly one month ago. The flamethrower faced four batters, walking one and striking out one in the 6th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Tobias Myers gets the ball as Biloxi aims to clinch the series win early tonight. Myers needs better luck than his last two starts (8 IP, 8 R, 10 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 12 Ks). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 3, South Bend 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Fernández Hits Late Homer to Send Rattlers to Victory Be sure to check out the highlights from the Timber Rattlers’ terrific media team. Down 1-0 with 2-on, 1-out in the bottom of the 7th inning, one could not help but wonder how the Timber Rattlers might squander the chance to break their 8-game losing streak and claw a game back against the Cubs. Just listen to the joy and relief in announcer Chris Mehring’s voice when center fielder Eduarqui Fernandez (2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs) hammered this 1-2 pitch over the wall for a 3-run lead. Three Quick Strikes: The pressure on the pitching staff is immense when your offense is in the doldrums, so give credit to RHP Tyler Woessner (5 1/3 IP, 1 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks) for battling through to limit South Bend to only one run. This is the best performance we’ve seen from LHP Russell Smith, who retired all six batters, five of them via strikeout in earning a deserved win. Credit as well goes to LHP Justin King (0.00 season ERA) and RHP Bo Bowman (fifth save). Left fielder Terence Doston may be a slap-hitter at this point in his development, but he’s also a gifted athlete, stealing two bases and throwing out a runner trying for third as key contributions. Friday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.29 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 17 IP) gets the start, as Wisconsin looks to square the series 2-2 tonight. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 4, Fredericksburg 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Rudy Gets First Career Win in 4-3 Carolina Victory Similar to the Sounds, Carolina grabbed an early lead and held on, thus avoiding a third straight loss against mediocre Fredericksburg (10-18 record). Three Quick Strikes: Seeing RHP Will Rudy (5 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) in action has been well worth the wait. Drafted in July 2022, we’ve only now gotten to see the 5th round selection out of Cal Poly Pomona in two starts over the past week (congrats to him on turning 22 years old and earning his first victory!). He only needed 65 pitches to cover five innings in this game. It took him 22 games into the season, but right fielder Jace Avina (2-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs, SB) finally had a multi-hit game, reaching base three times and extending the team’s lead from 2-1 to 4-1 with his 2-run shot in the 5th inning. The game nearly fell apart in the top of the 6th inning, as the first five Nationals reached base against RHP Jeferson Figueroa, cutting the lead to 4-3 with the bases loaded and nobody out. However, Figueroa bore down to strike out the next two batters (the second on a full count) before RHP Chase Costello (3 1/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) escaped the inning (another K). Costello ultimately retired 10 of the 12 batters he faced in a well-earned save (his first). Friday’s outlook: RHP Aidan Maldonado (3.77 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 14 1/3 IP) is scheduled for his third start (sixth appearance), with Carolina needing a win to even the series 2-2. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report! Good luck to all teams in their Friday night clashes! 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

Bo Bowman closes out a win for the Timber Rattlers on a K and 2 groundouts. Woo hoo!

RHP Bo Bowman has entered to try to close out a victory for the Timber Rattlers, leading 3-1 in the top of the 9th inning.

I don’t recognize this version of LHP Russell Smith! He’s struck out 5 of 6 batters in the 7th and 8th innings as Wisconsin retains its 3-1 advantage. On Wisconsin, On Wisconsin, Da Da Da Da Da…

Trevor Megill strikes all 3 batters swinging and Nashville wins 4-2!

RHP Trevor Megill has entered to try to preserve a win for Nashville in the 9th inning.

CF Monte Harrison has shaken off the early season rust to really contribute for the Sounds. He singles, steals 2 bases and scores on a sac fly for a critical insurance run here in the 8th inning. Sounds lead Stripers 4-2.

CF Eduarqui Fernandez comes through with a 3-run blast to left field to give Wisconsin its first lead, 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th inning!!

Yes, Chase Costello worked around that hit to earn the save, ultimately stranding that potential game-tying run at 3rd base on a liner to Luis Lara center on a full count to end it. La victoire est a nous! Carolina 4, Fredericksburg 3.

Can Wisconsin break its 8-game losing streak? They trail 1-0 in the 7th inning, but singles by Eduardo Garcia and Je’Von Ward have given them life. Let’s go Rattlers!

Biloxi has scored 7 runs in the opening inning of the night cap, assisted by 5 walks in the frame. Go Shuckers!

Carolina leads 4-3 in the 9th inning, but the Nationals’ leadoff batter has reached on an infield single, as RHP Chase Costello tries to close it out. RF Jace Avina hit a 2-run homer and has also singled and walked.