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Looks like Chi Chi Gonzalez on Tuesday now. And maybe a 2% chance that Josh Lindblom gets called up to support.

Carolina dominated Columbia for a 4th straight victory on the road. Biloxi and Wisconsin both had ample opportunities in one-run losses, though Wisconsin couldn’t muster a game-tying hit and Biloxi failed to hold two late leads. Nashville battled back twice, but couldn’t come through in yet another one-run loss. Recently re-signed INF Jean Carmona homered and reached base six times in Carolina’s win, with the Fireflies giving minimal problems for RHP Stiven Cruz. Overall, the game was an offensive show, as Carolina netted 17 hits and also drew nine walks. Wisconsin failed to make the most of LHP Antoine Kelly’s 2nd start of the week (and final High-A start before an upcoming promotion?), stranding 12 runners in losing a 5th straight game at Great Lakes, this one 3-2. Biloxi grabbed leads in the second, eighth and tenth innings, but couldn’t hold on in losing 7-6 in Chattanooga, snapping the Shuckers’ four-game winning streak. This was in spite of the efforts of Robbie Hitt (two scoreless innings, four Ks) and Joey Wiemer (two hits, two stolen bases, threw out a runner for the final out of the ninth inning). David Dahl led Nashville back to tie their game in Memphis in the fifth inning and take a seventh inning lead, but the Redbirds were too much for the Sounds’ staff on Sunday, as the clubs tied their series 3-3. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Carmona, Cruz, Dahl, Wiemer and Jackson Chourio. Transactions: N/A Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 12, Columbia 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Mudcats Take Finale 12-6 With Fourth Straight Victory The “Jean Carmona” game was never in doubt, with the Mudcats jumping out to a 5-0 second inning lead and RHP Stiven Cruz being his usual solid self on the mound. Carmona’s not showing any rust, despite missing the first two-and-a-half months of the season whilst awaiting his next opportunity in affiliated baseball. The switch hitter kicked off the scoring by pulling a two-run blast to right center field (driving in Hedbert Perez, who’d singled), which was followed by an Eduardo Garcia RBI fielder’s choice and Jeferson Quero RBI infield single and error to establish Carolina’s early 5-0 lead. Mr. Carmona then walked and scored in each of the third and fifth innings, as the Mudcats advantage eventually grew to 8-0. His busy night not yet complete, Carmona reached base again in the 7th (walk) and 9th innings (single), though didn’t score on these occasions. Yes, he reached base on all six plate appearances, as he makes his case for an immediate promotion to High-A Wisconsin. Cruz calmly handled the first four innings, never allowing more than one batter to reach base. However, perhaps he eased up with that big lead in the fifth inning, giving up two runs on three hits before cancelling the final two hitters via strikeout and fly out. When you’re not certain whether the 17 hits or nine walks is more impressive, your squad has had an excellent game at the plate. Leaving 13 men on base usually sounds like a recipe for disaster, but in this case it was just a matter of so much traffic (7-for-20 with runners in scoring position). Of course, Jackson Chourio has spoiled us so much that it’s barely notable when he goes 2-for-5 with a triple and double to raise his season OPS to 1.030. C’mon Jackson, do more(!) – I kid, I kid. In the ‘pen, Junior Montero was his usual solid self (2.55 ERA on the season), Jakob Brustoski’s unfortunately continuing to struggle (three runs, four walks, two wild pitches – 16.20 ERA on the season), Michele Vassalotti ended Mr. Brustoski’s nightmare 7th inning by inducing a quick fly out (though yielded one run on two hits the following inning) and Pablo Garabitos resumed his quality form (3.31 ERA). Hopefully, SS Eduardo Garcia was simply pulled in the seventh inning to give Luis Silva some work, rather than any injury. He had walked and scored on a triple earlier in the top half of the inning. Performances of Note: Jean Carmona – 3-3, HR, 3 walks, 2 RBIs Zack Raabe – 3-4, double, walk Hedbert Perez – 3-6, RBI Jackson Chourio – 2-5, triple, double, walk, 2 RBIs Jeferson Quero – 2-6, double, RBI Jheremy Vargas – 2-3, walk, HBP, 2 RBIs Eduardo Garcia – 1-4, walk, 2 RBIs Jesus Chirinos – 1-4, 2 walks Stiven Cruz (Win) – 5 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks Junior Montero – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K Pablo Garabitos – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K Next week’s outlook: The 34-29 Mudcats remain on the road to take on Rangers’ Low-A affiliate Down East (30-33). Expect RHP Edwin Jimenez to start Tuesday’s opener, likely tag-teaming with RHP Israel Puello. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Great Lakes 3, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, rainout details: Wisconsin Ends Road Trip with Close Loss to Loons The Rattlers frustrating week came to an unmerciful end with a 5th consecutive loss, this time in a game where the stats favored them in most ways, except for the final score and their 12 strikeouts. Great Lakes took yet another victory from Wisconsin, despite having fewer hits (7 vs. 5), more errors (2 vs. 0), fewer stolen bases (3 vs. 1), issuing more walks (5 vs. 4) and throwing far more pitches (152 vs. 122). The Loons grabbed a first inning lead getting a hit to the outfield against Rattlers’ starting LHP Antoine Kelly, helped by two walks and a hit batsmen. A Wes Clarke leadoff double (three hits in the game) in the second inning yielded nothing, but Arbert Cipion tripled and scored to tie things up at 1-1 in the third inning. Despite stranding nine runners through the first five innings of play, Wisconsin grabbed a 2-1 fifth inning lead as Tristan Peters walked (one of his four walks in the game) and scored on a Loon error. Unfortunately, old friend Kekai Rios (why did we leave him unprotected in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft?) homered in the bottom half of the fifth inning to re-knot the game at 2-2. The sixth inning followed the same theme, with the Rattlers stranding another two runners (11 for the game at that point), but Great Lakes scoring on a two-out double by nemesis Jonny DeLuca on a full count pitch. And that was all for Mr. Kelly this night, as he exited for RHP Robbie Baker down 3-2. Unfortunately, the excellent efforts of Baker and RHP Christian Tripp (combined 2 1/3 scoreless innings) were matched by the Great Lakes’ bullpen, as Wisconsin did not register a hit in the final three innings of play. Performances of Note: Wes Clarke – 3-5, double Arbert Cipion – 2-4, triple, SB Ethan Murray – 1-4, SF, RBI, SB Jose Acosta – 1-4, SB Tristan Peters – 0-1, 4 walks Antoine Kelly (Loss) – 5 2/3 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 6 Ks Robbie Baker – 1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K Christian Tripp – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K Next week’s outlook: The 34-28 Timber Rattlers return home to face Royals’ High-A affiliate Quad Cities (25-38). Expect RHP Ryne Moore (4.41 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 63 1/3 innings split between Low-A and High-A) to get the series’ first start. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Chattanooga 7, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Chattanooga Snaps Shuckers Four-Game Winning Streak in Extras Biloxi’s Sunday loss was a near cut-and-paste of Wisconsin’s loss above, but the Shuckers defeat was slightly less maddening since they were coming off four consecutive wins. Although Biloxi had more hits (10 vs. 9), earned more walks (6 vs. 2), stole more bases (4 vs. 2), they gave up leads in the 9th and 10th innings to suffer a tough 7-6 defeat in Chattanooga. The team stranded 12 runners for the game versus six for Chattanooga, though the Shuckers did not help themselves by committing three errors. After stranding two runners in the first inning, the Shuckers grabbed a 2-0 lead in the third inning on MLB rehabber Pedro Severino’s two-run shot to left field, scoring Joey Wiemer (who’d singled). Meanwhile, LHP Brandon Knarr was terrific through his first four innings, never allowing more than one batter to reach base. Meanwhile, Biloxi would rue its failure to score in the fourth inning (despite two leadoff singles) and fifth inning (despite putting two men on with one out). In the fifth inning, a one-out triple, then infield error cut the Shuckers’ lead to 2-1, putting the pressure on Biloxi for the first time. Unfortunately, after inducing a groundout, Knarr conceded a homer to dangerous Isiah Gilliam (11th of the year) to fall behind 3-2. Then a second infield error extended the inning, allowing the Lookouts to knock in their fourth run of the frame, grabbing a 4-2 lead. RHP Robbie Hitt served as an excellent bridge from starter-to-closer(s), facing the minimum six batters while striking out four hitters over two innings of work. Hitt’s effort enabled Biloxi to eventually come through in the 8th inning, as the first four Biloxi hitters reached base, with Yeison Coca hitting the key two-RBI single to tie the game at 4-4, with Noah Campbell later scoring on a catcher throw down to second base. 5-4 Shuckers. RHP Nash Walters issued a lead-off walk in the 8th inning, but induced two groundouts (one a double play) to escape without damage. After stranding yet another two runners in the top of the 9th inning, RHP Zach Vennaro entered to try to nail down the save. Unfortunately, things went awry with a one-out single, wild pitch and another single, giving Chattanooga a 5-5 tie with a runner on 3rd base and still only one out. The cannon-armed Joey Wiemer then gave Biloxi new life by catching the second out in right field and gunning down the tagging runner on a direct throw to home plate. Wiemer’s really looking like the complete package, with an OPS of .885, 20 stolen bases (vs. one caught stealing) and nine outfield assists. With Jonathan Davis promoted to the majors and Abraham Almonte apparently sidelined by injury, is the time right to promote Mr. Wiemer to AAA? The Shuckers nearly went empty-handed in the top of the tenth inning, but Cam Devanney came through with a two-out RBI single to restore their one-run advantage at 6-5, while also extending his hitting streak to 13 games in spite of only entering the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. Unfortunately, RHP Kent Hasler has not yet settled into life at AA Biloxi, hitting the first batter he faced, throwing a wild pitch and walking a batter to put him in a near-impossible bases loaded, nobody out situation. The game then ended in walk-off fashion, with Gilliam again doing the damage, this time via a two-run single on a 1-2 pitch. Performances of Note: Pedro Severino – 2-3, HR, 2 walks, 2 RBIs Joey Wiemer – 2-5, walk, 2 SBs Cam Devanney – 1-2, RBI Thomas Dillard – 1-3, walk, HBP Felix Valerio – 1-4, walk, SB Noah Campbell – 1-4, walk Yeison Coca – 1-5, 2 RBIs Brandon Knarr – 5 IP, 4 R (1 ER), 5 H, 0 BB, 3 K Robbie Hitt – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Nash Walters – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K Kent Hasler (Loss) – 0 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 0 K Next week’s outlook: The 30-31 Shuckers will play Marlins’ red-hot AA affiliate Pensacola (33-25) at home this week. Expect RHP Noah Zavolas to start Game One, trying to build on an excellent last outing (6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 8 Ks). Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 7, Nashville 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Battling Sounds Drop Series Finale LHP Ethan Small continued his recent struggles, battling through four difficult innings (3 runs, 4 hits, 4 walks) and exiting with the Sounds down 3-0. However, from that point, it was nearly the “David Dahl game”, as he consistently came through to bring Nashville back from deficits: A two-out, two-run double to tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning A game-tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning (scoring Garrett Whitley, who’d walked). 4-4 game A solo homer in the ninth inning to claw back to within 7-6 RHP Jandel Gustave made this second rehab appearance in Nashville, this time giving up two hits and a sacrifice fly to fall behind 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Dahl’s sacrifice fly and a Tyler White two-out RBI single swung the Sounds back into the lead at 5-4 in the top of the seventh inning, before an excellent defensive play by Memphis right fielder Scott Hurst nailed White at the plate on a Weston Wilson single. RHP Alec Bettinger came in for extended relief, running into difficulty in the bottom of the seventh inning by conceding two runs on two hits and a walk for a 6-5 deficit. RHP Matt Hardy then struggled through the eighth inning by yielding a single and two walks, though the damage was limited to one run thanks to a fly ball double play, with OF Corey Ray throwing out a runner at second base. Overall, Mr. Ray had a nice game, singling in the first inning, knocking in Nashville’s first run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, singling and scoring in the seventh inning and then having that nice defensive play to keep the game close in the eighth inning. Performances of Note: David Dahl – 2-3, HR, double, walk, SF, 3 RBIs Corey Ray – 2-4, RBI, SF Weston Wilson – 2-5 Mario Feliciano – 2-4 Andruw Monasterio – 2-4 Garrett Whitley – 1-2, double, 3 walks Tyler White – 1-5, RBI Ethan Small – 4 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 WP, 4 Ks Alec Bettinger (Loss) – 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K Next week’s outlook: Nashville (39-26) also return home this week to face Braves’ AAA affiliate Gwinnett (33-33). Expect RHP Josh Lindblom to make his 13th appearance (12th start), after a successful game last week (6 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 5 Ks). We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy your travel day, young fellas! Arizona Complex League Scoreboard Dominican Summer League Scoreboard Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

I doubt it, since Frelick has already had one promotion and Wiemer's K rate has ticked up (71 in 242 plate appearances). Plus Nashville still has Almonte, Dahl, Ray and Whitley as core AAA outfielders, plus Reyes and Wilson also getting some OF time. However, Wiemer's .862 OPS, 18 stolen bases (vs. 1 caught stealing) and 8 outfield assists likely have the organization at least considering the move. And Almonte may be injured after leaving Wednesday's game early. If they make a move to promote Wiemer, expect it to be announced on Tuesday evening. Having Turang (22), Wiemer (23) and Feliciano (23) all in AAA would be a thrill.

I doubt it, since Frelick has already had one promotion and Wiemer's K rate has ticked up (71 in 242 plate appearances). Plus Nashville still has Almonte, Dahl, Ray and Whitley as core AAA outfielders, plus Reyes and Wilson also getting some OF time. However, Wiemer's .862 OPS, 18 stolen bases (vs. 1 caught stealing) and 8 outfield assists likely have the organization at least considering the move. And Almonte may be injured after leaving Wednesday's game early. If they make a move to promote Wiemer, expect it to be announced on Tuesday evening. Having Turang (22), Wiemer (23) and Feliciano (23) all in AAA would be a thrill.

Every Biloxi batter had at least one base hit in their 11-4 win. Nashville nearly turned around a seven-run deficit, but fell 7-6 in Memphis. Wisconsin fell behind 12-0 in their big loss. Carolina and Columbia were rained out, so will make up the game on Saturday. Only one of the four short season squads were victorious. The Shuckers’ return-to-expected-form continued on Thursday, as they handily defeated a decent Chattanooga squad 11-4 for a 2-1 series lead. This time it was starter Justin Bullock coming through with his best performance of 2022, though covering just three innings as he works back to full strength. Home runs by Thomas Dillard and Cam Devanney powered the offense, along with 2 RBI doubles from Gabe Holt. Nashville didn’t give in despite a 7-0 deficit on the road, cutting it to 7-6 with two runners on and nobody out in the ninth inning before the effort ended there. The Timber Rattlers had limited options for starting pitcher in their game, so Zach Mort had to step in and wear an eight-run, ten-hit nightmare. Carolina will need a win today and then sweep their doubleheader in Columbia on Saturday in order to turn their 0-2 series deficit around. In the Dominican Summer League, the Brewers-1 youngsters finally had their bats come alive, getting 13 hits in 25 at-bats in a lightning-shorted five-inning, 8-3 victory which boosted their record to 2-6. Impressive 17-year old OF Luis Lara went 3-for-3 as he makes his case to move stateside. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Dillard, Devanney, Bullock and Holt, as well as Weston Wilson. Transactions: RHP Thomas Jankins retired from AAA Nashville Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Rainout – Rescheduled for Saturday Doubleheader Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Mudcats and Fireflies Postponed Thursday INF Jean Carmona’s Grand Return to action in the Brewers’ organization will need to wait one more day. Friday’s outlook: Expect the same lineup intended for Thursday to go at it tomorrow, led by sterling RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez, though there’s a chance that RHP Fernando Olguin will make the start instead. Wisconsin Pre-Game Notes Final: Great Lakes 13, Wisconsin 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, rainout details: Great Lakes collects 19 hits in 13-4 win over the Rattlers The 13-4 score looks bad and the game wasn’t even as close as that line indicates, as the Timber Rattlers trailed 12-0 after five innings, going scoreless with nine strikeouts against Loon starter Nick Nastrini. Perhaps short of starting arms (where’s LHP Russell Smith ?), the team went with RHP Zach Mort as its starter, though he had not started a game since last September and had only thrown more than 50 pitches in a game once this year. Sorry Zach!! – you’ve been terrific in relief (0.95 WHIP entering the game)! Mort’s season ERA ballooned from 3.18 to 5.06. Offensively, Wisconsin left the bases loaded in the first inning and stranded two more in the second inning, which obviously didn’t help their cause. The Timber Rattlers finally broke against Great Lakes’ bullpen with four runs in the 6th inning on four hits (including a Wes Clarke homer, his 8th of the year; and an Arbert Cipion two-run double) and two walks, but unfortunately ran themselves out of the inning trying to reach 3rd base while down 12-4. Position player Ashton McGee moved over from 1st base to pitch the 9th inning and did not yield a run, while designated hitter Alex Hall moved to catcher and Wes Clarke moved from catcher to 1st base. Did you get all that? Performances of Note: Tyler Black – 3-4, walk Arbert Cipion – 2-3, double, walk, HBP, SB Wes Clarke – 1-4, HR, walk, RBI Zach Mort (Loss) – 3 2/3 IP, 8 R, 10 H, 0 BB, 2 HBP, 2 Ks Ashton McGee – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K Friday’s outlook: RHP Justin Jarvis (4.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings) is set to take the mound, as Wisconsin aims to tie up their series in Great Lakes 2-2. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 11, Chattanooga 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Steady Offense Leads Biloxi To 11-4 Victory Things are really turning around nicely in Biloxi in all facets of the game, as evidenced in Thursday’s 11-4 victory when all nine Shucker batters got at least one base hit, along with either a run scored or an RBI. On the mound, RHP Justin Bullock had his best outing of 2022, covering three scoreless innings time with 41 pitches (28 strikes). This was in spite of a dangerous first inning where the first two Lookout batters reached via double and single and they ultimately loaded the bases with one out. However, Bullock escaped by striking out three hitters in the frame. After that initial trouble, Biloxi’s offense responded with three straight hits in the second inning, the last a Gabe Holt RBI double for a 1-0 Shucker lead. Jakson Reetz (a potential 40-man MLB roster add in the coming off-season) then smacked his 13th home run of 2022 on a 2-0 pitch to double the margin. RHP Carlos Luna came on for extended relief, ably covering five innings and largely saving the bullpen by throwing 94 pitches to earn the win, while the Shucker consistently added to their lead. He struck out eight batters in his strong effort, though yielded four runs. Thomas Dillard’s 5th home run of the season, a three-run shot in the fifth inning, stretched Biloxi’s lead to 5-0. Cam Devanney followed with a solo shot in the sixth inning (his 9th of the year), homering on consecutive days, before a Lookout error pushed the lead to 7-1. A run-scoring wild pitch, another Gabe Holt RBI double and a Sal Frelick sacrifice fly grew the margin to 10-2 in the seventh inning. RHP Nash Walters ably covered the ninth inning, striking out the first two Chattanooga hitters he faced. Performances of Note: Thomas Dillard – 2-6, HR, 3 RBIs Gabe Holt – 3-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs Cam Devanney – 2-3, HR, walk, HBP, RBI Sal Frelick – 2-4, triple, walk, SF, RBI Noah Campbell – 2-4, double, walk Felix Valerio – 2-5, double Jakson Reetz – 1-5, HR, walk, RBI Justin Bullock – 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks Carlos Luna (Win) – 5 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks Nash Walters – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Friday’s outlook: Biloxi leads Chattanooga 2-1 thus far and will send LHP Nick Bennett to the mound to follow in the footsteps of Noah Zavolas and Justin Bullock in aiming for his best outing of 2022. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 7, Nashville 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Come Up Just Short in Memphis Our solid Nashville squad battled back gallantly in this affair, although the early seven-run deficit was just too much to overcome (bear?). Starting RHP Tyler Herb will need to have his breakout AAA performance another night. His three-up, three-down first inning was followed by a bases loaded escape in the second inning and then a six-run, 11-Redbird batter third inning which included seven hits and a walk. LHP Andy Otero entered for that 11th batter with two-on and two-out, inducing a fly out to mercifully end the frame. However, Memphis then tacked on a 7th run in the fifth inning, which ultimately proved valuable. Down 7-0 but not out of it, Nashville’s offense awoke in the sixth inning, with INF Andruw Monasterio smacking a three-run blast for his first home run of 2022. While Otero kept the Redbirds guessing in 3 1/3 innings of work, the Sounds clawed back to 7-5 in the sixth inning on a Tyler White RBI single and David Dahl sacrifice fly. Otero was relieved by the eminently capable Hobie Harris in the seventh inning, then the Sounds put a scare into Memphis by loading the bases in the eighth inning, though that opportunity went for naught. After Harris faced the minimum number of Memphis batters over two innings, Weston Wilson opened the ninth inning with his 5th homer of the year, cutting the deficit to 7-6. This was immediately followed by a Jonathan Davis double and Brice Turang infield single to put the potential game-winning runs on base with nobody out. Unfortunately, that was the last hurrah for Nashville, as Memphis’ Kodi Whitley struck out Pablo Reyes and Jon Singleton, before inducing a pop out to end the game. Performances of Note: Weston Wilson – 2-4, HR, RBI, SB David Dahl – 2-3, SF, RBI Andruw Monasterio – 1-4, HR, 3 RBIs Jon Singleton – 1-4, double, walk Tyler White – 1-4, walk, RBI Jonathan Davis – 1-5, double Pablo Reyes – 1-3, 2 walks Tyler Herb (Loss) – 2 2/3 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 5 Ks Andy Otero – 3 1/3 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Hobie Harris – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Friday’s outlook: Nashville is down 2-1 in their series in Memphis, so now turns to RHP Caleb Boushley to start Game Four of the series. Boushley’s been excellent of late, winning his last four starts while throwing over 90 pitches in each of his last three games (0.90 ERA over last 20 innings). ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE Final: ACL Athletics 5, ACL Brewers Blue 4 Box Score / Game Log Similar to the Sounds, the Brewers Blue squad simply ran out of time on their comeback, scoring in each of the last four innings to cut the deficit to 5-4 in this shortened seven-inning game. Unfortunately, the loss dropped the team to 1-7 on the season. Starting RHP Jared Albir was not able to reproduce his terrific performance last week, giving up three hits, a walk and hitting a batter in a three-run third inning. Recently-turned 18-year old INF Ney Serrano hit his first home run of the season to cut the deficit to 4-2 in the fifth inning. Then in a game of hero-to-goat on the same play, 18-year old INF Jonatan Guzman laced a two-on, two-out, RBI single in the sixth inning to make it a 4-3 game, but got himself thrown out trying for second base. After the Athletics restored their lead to 5-3, the final inning started promising for the Blue team with two walks and a hit-by-pitch and nobody out, but the team could not muster the big hit to tie it up, only getting one run home via wild pitch to close the gap to the 5-4 final scoreline. Performances of Note: Eduarqui Fernandez – 2-4, double, RBI Ney Serrano – 1-2, HR, HBP, RBI Alexander Perez – 1-3, double, walk Jonatan Guzman – 1-3, RBI Luis Medina – 1-4, SB Jose Chavez – 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Final: ACL Guardians 5, ACL Brewers Gold 3 Box Score / Game Log After getting their first run without a hit (error, two wild pitches) in the fourth inning to close to within 2-1, the Gold team earned their second run in the sixth inning on a Jadher Areinamo double and Luis Castillo sacrifice fly to make it a 2-2 game. 18-year old LHP Caden Vire got through two innings of relief work without yielding a run or hit, but the Guardians got to him in the seventh inning via a walk, single and three-run homer by 20-year old Wuilfredo Antunez (1.321 OPS in 26 plate appearances this year, with eight walks and two strikeouts), who is probably expecting a promotion to a full season squad soon. Two singles (by Gregory Barrios and Areinamo) and an error in the eighth inning enable the Gold team to reduce the deficit to 5-3 with two men on base, but potent Blayberg Diaz (.774 career OPS, all in the ACL) flied out to right field to end that threat. Then again in the ninth inning, boys two men reached (Eduarh Colina single, Gregory Barrios walk) with two outs, but also-potent Areinamo flied out to center field to end the game. Brewers’ 24-year old LHP Justin King (signed from independent ball on June 5th) kept his ERA at 0.00 in covering the two scoreless innings, as he aims for a promotion to Low-A Carolina. Performances of Note: Jadher Areinamo – 2-5, double Luis Castillo – 1-2, triple, walk, SF, RBI Gregory Barrios – 1-3, walk, HBP Blayberg Diaz – 1-3, walk, SB Justin King – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE Final: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 8, DSL Tigers #2 Squad 3, five innings, lightning Box Score / Game Log In just their 2nd win of the young season (2-6), the #1'ers had 13 base hits, four for extra bases, despite the shortened affair. They only drew one walk, so they were hacking, and successfully so, Guys and gals - presenting again, Luis Lara. Lara has reached base in all eight games thus far, hitless only once. He has a four-hit game, this game that was cut short with three hits, and four two hit games. The 17-year-old switch-hitting Venezuelan bonus baby center fielder sports a 1.227 OPS, only four K's in 33 at-bats. In the top of the 4th, the Tigers had two runs in to tie the game at 3-3 with men on 2nd and 3rd and only one out. RHP Dikember Sanchez inherited that tough spot and immediately got a line drive to third base, doubling off the runner at 3rd, squashing the rally, Buoyed by that big moment, the Crew put up a five-spot in the bottom half highlighted by a three-run double by another high-bonus position player in 17-year-old switch-hitting Venezuelan shortstop Jhonny Severino. Roman La Torre, a left-handed swinging catcher out of Venezuela who just turned 17 last month, is 3-for-7 with two doubles and a walk to begin his career. La Torre signed in January for just $10,000. Yet another 17-year-old, starting LHP Wande Torres, posted a solid line in his 2nd pro appearance. He signed for $38,700, an odd number but we never quite know how the organization has to make the bonus dollars allocate into their overall pool Performances of Note: Luis Lara – 3-3, double, RBI Arnys Rodriguez – 2-2, walk, RBI Roman La Torre – 2-3, double Duncan Garcia – 1-2, triple, SF, RBI Jhonny Severino – 1-3, double, 3 RBIs Gery Holguin – 1-3, RBI Angel Pereira – 1-3, HBP Dikember Sanchez (Win) – 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks Final: DSL Texas Red 7, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 3, six innings, lightning Box Score / Game Log Crew #2 falls to 3-5. They scored only one earned run on the day, as Texas' team won despite four errors. The Brewers committed two miscues of their own, including another by 17-year-old bonus baby Johan Barrios at third base, his 9th. That was the lone ground ball sent Barrios' way. Brewers batters had four singles and six walks. As we often saw last year, it was green lights a-plenty, as the organization develops stolen base techniques. Only 3-for-6 in attempts here. When Juan Baez was signed in January, he was listed as a catcher, but the 16-year-old (turns 17 in ten days) Dominican native has played all over the infield and primarily at shortstop thus far. He is also batting 3rd, and scorching with a .387/.412/.613 line (1.025 OPS). He too, signed for just $10,000. It's just such an incredibly unique dynamic among the players, a few among them are pre-tax millionaires, and most are just grateful for an opportunity. Here's the page you want to bookmark, as MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez provided bonus info on all the members of the large 2022 Brewers international signing class Performances of Note: Ludwin Tejada – 1-3, walk, RBI, SB Juan Baez – 1-2, walk, SB Johan Barrios – 1-2, walk Irving Iguales – 1-2, walk We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck in Friday’s Eight Games! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Arizona Complex League Scoreboard Dominican Summer League Scoreboard Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Antoine Kelly struck out ten in leading Wisconsin to an 8-6 win. Biloxi fought back from an early deficit but lost 7-6. Carolina battled, but also lost the game late. Nashville couldn’t keep up with Memphis, losing 7-3. Our young short-season squads won two and lost two. Wisconsin jumped out to a comfortable lead, allowed Great Lakes back in the contest, then got the big Ethan Murray two-out, 9th inning single to win it. The combination of Antoine Kelly, James Meeker and Cam Robinson (combined two runs over nine innings of work) are difficult to beat. Carolina and Biloxi both battled hard in their contests, both of which were knotted late. Carolina just couldn’t punch across that 4th run in a tight 3-3 affair in spite of many opportunities, before conceding several runs late to lose 7-3. And Biloxi clawed back to a 6-6 tie in the 8th inning, before dropping the game 7-6. Ethan Small will return to his exceptional early season form another day, as this Tuesday contest was his third straight challenging start, in a 7-3 Nashville loss. For the youngsters, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez offered up an excellent 2nd start and OF Jace Avina hit his 2nd home run of 2022 to lead the ACL Gold squad, while DSL Brewers2 grabbed a walk-off 5-4 victory by scoring two runs in the 9th inning. Tuesday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Kelly and Meeker, as well as Tyler Black, Stiven Cruz and Brent Diaz. Transactions: LHP Pablo Garabitos returned to Low-A Carolina from AAA Nashville RHP Raul Mendoza promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue RHP Christian Tripp promoted from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin RHP Max Lazar placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list RHP Ryan Middendorf's contract purchased from the Frontier League (Baseball Reference and his Twitter profile show him as right-handed) INF Jean Carmona (recently re-signed after Orioles’ release) assigned to Low-A Carolina RHP Phili Silverio assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from ACL Brewers Blue RHP Delson Guzman placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League) RHP Rosmel Reyes placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League) Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbia 7, Carolina 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Chourio has RBI Triple in 7-3 Loss This game came down to which offense could come through late, as it was a 3-3 contest most of the way. Unfortunately, Columbia came through with the late four-run inning, eking out a victory in spite of being out-hit 10-6 by the Mudcats. The Mudcats left nine men on base vs. just three for Columbia, with Carolina going 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position vs. 3-for-5 for the Fireflies. RHP Stiven Cruz was his usual solid self, allowing just three hits over five innings. An unfortunate third inning (two singles, a walk, hit-by-pitch and a steal of home) gave the Fireflies their three runs off of Cruz for a surprise 3-0 lead. Carolina’s offense awoke in the 4th inning, with an Eduardo Garcia double, Jackson Chourio RBI triple and Jeferson Quero RBI single closing the gap to 3-2. Chourio then scored again in the 5th inning an a Hedbert Perez single to knot the game at 3-3. LHP Karlos Morales took the tough luck loss, in spite of only conceding one run in nearly three innings of work. Taking over for Morales with one-on and two-out in the 3-3 affair in the 8th inning, RHP Michele Vassalotti showed some apparent rust, having pitched just one inning over the past week. He walked the first two batters he faced before giving up a triple, thus letting the previously-tight contest get out of hand at 7-3. Performances of Note: Zack Raabe – 3-5, double Eduardo Garcia – 2-5, double Jackson Chourio – 1-5, triple, RBI Jeferson Quero – 1-4, RBI Hedbert Perez – 1-4, RBI Jesus Chirinos – 1-3, walk Stiven Cruz – 5 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 Ks Karlos Morales (Loss) – 2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Israel Puello is earmarked to start in the second game of the series, as Carolina looks to even it up 1-1. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 8, Great Lakes 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website: Two-Run Ninth Sends Wisconsin to Win at Great Lakes As is typically the case when he’s on the mound, LHP Antoine Kelly was the big story for most of this game, striking out ten Loons over just five innings of work, which was in fact a massive turnaround after the first four Great Lakes' batters of the game reached base. Kelly received solid offensive support in this contest, as Wisconsin jumped out to an early 3-0 lead on two first innings singles (Wes Clarke RBI), two walks (Joe Gray Jr. RBI) and a Loon error. However, the opening Loon reached base via a wild pitch strikeout, which was followed by three singles to close the gap to 3-1, with the bases loaded and still nobody out. From there, Kelly and his defense hunkered down, with 3B Zavier Warren throwing out a runner at home and Mr. Kelly striking out the final two hitters. A second inning Great Lakes homer brought the score to 3-2, before the Timber Rattlers opened it up via a Tyler Black bases-clearing triple in the fourth inning for a 6-2 lead. After five innings and 84 pitches, Kelly was relieved by normally-reliable RHP Joey Matulovich, who allowed all four batters to reach (single, double, two walks) before exiting for RHP James Meeker. Meeker did his best to limit the damage, getting a ground out and two strikeouts around a single, but unfortunately all three inherited runners scored (aided by a passed ball) to re-set the game at 6-6. Meeker earned the victory with three innings of stellar work, walking none while conceding two singles, giving Wisconsin the chance to pull it out in the 9th inning. After a Micah Bello single, Tyler Black walk and two strikeouts, Ethan Murray came through with the lead-retaking single on a 2-2 pitch, before Wes Clarke was beaned to add an insurance run. 8-6 Wisconsin. In his usual manner, Cam Robinson locked down the 9th inning in three-up, three-down fashion, earning his 14th save of 2022. Performances of Note: Tyler Black – 2-4, triple, walk, 3 RBIs Wes Clarke – 1-4, HBP, 2 RBIs Ethan Murray – 1-4, walk, RBI Micah Bello – 1-3, walk Antoine Kelly – 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 10 Ks James Meeker (Win) – 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Cam Robinson (Save) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Ryne Moore looks to extend Wisconsin’s series lead to 2-0, coming off a terrific last outing (7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 7 Ks). LHP Russell Smith could also use some work, after having his turn postponed on Sunday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Chattanooga 7, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Lookouts Sneak Past Shuckers 7-6 Biloxi showed quality resolve in this game, chipping away at deficits of 4-0 (first inning) and 6-3 (4th inning) to nearly snatch victory-from-defeat, although it was not to be this evening. Starting LHP Brandon Knarr was unable to replicate last week superb AA debut, giving up four first inning singles and a triple to put the Shuckers in that early 4-0 hole. After failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded, two-out opportunity in the second inning, a little Joey Wiemer defense in the 3rd inning (outfield assist, his 8th of the year) at least kept the game at 4-0. Biloxi finally broke through with a three-run, four-hit fourth inning (Tristen Lutz double, Brent Diaz RBI single, Yeison Coca RBI single, Sal Frelick RBI single) to re-set the contest at 4-3. Unfortunately, Chattanooga immediately responded in the bottom of half of the fourth inning via a double and two-run homer for a 6-3 lead, with Knarr exiting the game after just four innings of work. The Shuckers kept at it, however, scoring via wild pitch and a Cam Devanney RBI double in the 5th inning for a 6-5 score, which continued into the 8th inning. RHPs JT Hintzen and Kent Hasler kept Biloxi in the game, pitching three scoreless innings despite Hintzen allowing a single and two walks in the 6th inning, thus setting the stage for Wiemer to tie things up with an RBI double to score Noah Campbell (who ran for Diaz, who’d led off with a single) with two outs in the 8th inning. Unfortunately, the Lookouts were on their game this night, again immediately responding by bringing home the game-winning run in the bottom of the 8th inning via a passed ball for a 7-6 lead. Hasler had allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases with one out, with RHP Nash Walters then coming in to retire two of the three batters he faced. Thomas Dillard’s two-out single in the 9th inning went for naught, so Biloxi just have to try their luck again tomorrow. Performances of Note: Brent Diaz – 2-3, walk, RBI Tristen Lutz – 2-5, double Thomas Dillard – 2-4, walk Cam Devanney – 1-4, double, walk, RBI Joey Wiemer – 1-5, double, RBI Brandon Knarr – 4 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks JT Hintzen – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks Kent Hasler (Loss) – 1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Noah Zavolas (7.48 ERA in 21 2/3 innings), is scheduled to make his 6th start of 2022 tonight, hopefully rounding into form after missing the start of the season. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 7, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Stifled in Series Opener at Memphis LHP Ethan Small has not yet settled back into his pre-MLB debut form, registering a 2nd straight rough start in AAA (or 3rd straight including that MLB debut), this time uncharacteristically giving up five earned runs in less than five innings of work. Memphis grabbed the early 2-0 lead in the third inning on two singles, a sacrifice fly and a wild pitch, before the Sounds tied it back up 2-2 in the fifth inning on Pablo Reyes 6th AAA home run of 2022, scoring David Dahl (who’d singled). However, the Redbirds’ Ali Sanchez smacked a two-on-, two-out, 3-1 pitch over the center field wall in the bottom of the 5th inning to restore Memphis’ lead, this time at 5-2. Memphis then added two more runs in the 6th inning off reliever Andy Otero, while Nashville posed minimal offensive threat until the 9th inning. In the 9th, Mario Feliciano continued his good run of form at the plate, knocking in Abraham Almonte with a bases loaded, two-out single, thus bringing the potential game-tying run to the plate in the form of Weston Wilson. Not fooling around, the Redbirds went for the pitching change, bringing in RHP Zach McAllister, who got Wilson swinging on a 1-2 pitch to end it. Performances of Note: David Dahl – 2-4 Pablo Reyes – 1-4, HR, 2 RBIs Jon Singleton – 1-3, walk Mario Feliciano – 1-4, RBI Ethan Small (Loss) – 4 2/3 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 2 WP, 4 Ks Hobie Harris – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 1 K Luke Barker – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Tyler Herb (3.00 ERA in 51 combined innings across AA and AAA) is scheduled to take the mound in the second game of the series, which will be his 5th appearance since his recent promotion to the Sounds. Arizona Complex League Final: ACL Guardians 10, ACL Brewers Blue 3 Box Score / Game Log The ACL Blue squad started well, with a Jonatan Guzman double and Jace Avina two-run homer (2nd of the year) giving them a 2-0 first inning lead. However, starting RHP Jesus Rivero ran into trouble in the 3rd inning, with a hit-by-pitch, walk, infield single and then a double knotting up the game at 2-2. RHP Raul Mendoza then entered in relief for his state-side debut, with the bases loaded and two outs, struggling with a bases loaded walk, run-scoring passed ball and then a run-scoring single for a 5-2 deficit. The Blue squad did put two men on in each of the fifth and sixth innings, but only brought one run home to temporarily make it a 5-3 game, before Cleveland blew open the game with five runs in the sixth and seventh innings, dropping Blue’s record to 1-6 on the young season. Performances of Note: Jace Avina – 2-3, HR, HBP, 2 RBIs Beyker Pastran – 2-4 Jonatan Guzman – 1-5, double, RBI Ney Serrano – 1-2, 2 walks Quinton Low – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Final: ACL Brewers Gold 4, ACL Cubs 2 Box Score / Game Log The Gold team notched its 6th victory in seven contests, jumping out to a four-run lead and riding strong pitching to keep the Cubs at bay. It’s always fun to score without getting a hit, right? Well, that’s how Gold opened the game, with a Branlyn Jaraba (first appearance of 2022, though he exited after five innings) sacrifice fly bringing in Gregory Barrios for the early 1-0 lead. The second inning was a bit more of the same (two walks and a wild pitch), but more importantly included an RBI single by Diego Larez and two-run single by the impressive Luis Castillo (1.335 OPS through 29 plate appearances) to increase the gap to 4-0. On the mound, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez was solid in his 2nd start of 2022, once again covering five innings, only having difficulty when the first three batters reached base (walk, double, single for two runs) in the fourth inning to cut the deficit to 4-2. The Cubs consistently put men on base in the remaining innings, but were unable to convert against the bullpen of Trevor Tietz and Fray Morelo, ultimately going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position for the game. Performances of Note: Jason Ollarve – 2-3, HBP Luis Castillo – 1-4, 2 RBIs Diego Larez – 1-3, RBI Yerlin Rodriguez (Win) – 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks Trevor Tietz – 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K Fray Morelo (Save) – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks Dominican Summer League Final: DSL Phillies White 7, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 1 Box Score / Game Log The #1 Team, now with a 1-6 record, is not living up to its "#1" moniker, managing only two hits in this game. They actually led 1-0 on an RBI double from 18-year-old RF Duncan Garcia, but even that run was unearned due to a Phillie error. Then, after the double, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, a pop out and ground out ended the inning. 17-year-old 6'3" switch-hitting SS/3B Jhonny Severino ($1.23 million out of the Dominican Republic) is off to a mixed start, 4-for-19, .211/.423/.211, six walks, ten K's. He was the designated hitter in this one. The four Brewers arms combined to walk eight, with each contributing to that total. No debuts, with some "2nd professional outings" here. Performances of Note: Duncan Garcia – 1-4, double, RBI Osbriel Mogollon – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 5, DSL Tigers #1 Squad 4 Box Score / Game Log DSL Crew #2 upped their record to 3-4 with this walk-off win. OK, so it was a balk-off win, but the young men still bounced joyfully into the afternoon. Down 4-3 entering the bottom of the 9th, a leadoff walk by 8th place hitter 17-year-old Venezuelan first baseman Edgardo Reyes was followed by a line drive RBI double from 18-year-old Panamanian OF Irving Igualas who was the DH for this game. That was Igualas' second double Tuesday. After a groundout and intentional walk, the balk by the Tigers pitcher ended things, Did we mention the Brewers were successful on all seven stolen base attempts? 17-year-old switch-hitting Dominican CF Reminton Batista swiped three and is now 5-for-6 in attempts. Speaking of seven, did we mention the Brewers won despite committing seven errors? Rough day for the $1.385 million top-bonus prospect Johan Barrios, the 6'3" Venezuelan native who has thus far split time between shortstop and third base. Four errors in this game while manning the hot corner, three fielding, one throwing, all by the end of the 4th inning. He was lifted after the 5th inning. Overall, Barrios has committed eight errors in seven games, the other four coming while at shortstop. Give it time. Two singles for 18-year-old 2nd year LF Yeison Perez, and the Venezuelan saw his OPS actually fall to 1.336, that's how hot he's been with five of his previous six hits going for extra bases. None of the four runs Crew pitchers allowed were earned, as one might imagine. A combined nine strikeouts vs. two walks for the trio. Performances of Note: Irving Igualas – 2-4, 2 doubles, RBI, SB Reminton Batista – 2-4, walk, 3 SBs Yeison Perez – 2-4, SB Jamal Zalm – 2-5 Edgardo Reyes – 1-3, walk, RBI Juan Baez – 1-3, SF, RBI Anfernny Reyes – 5 IP, 4 R (0 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks David Dominguez – 3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Waldin Rodriguez (Win) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck to all players today! Note that Carolina and Biloxi have early matinees Wednesday, while the rookie level clubs are idle. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Biloxi’s bullpen took care of business, enabling Tristen Lutz to hit the game-winning single in extra innings. Nashville was outplayed and looks forward to a better week ahead. The Wisconsin-Beloit finale was Covid-ed out and will not be made up. Carolina couldn’t keep up with Myrtle Beach. The Shuckers grabbed an early 4-1 lead, but defensive difficulties knotted it 4-4 before their suddenly lock down bullpen carried them to an extra inning win, with Tristen Lutz getting to play hero. Zach Vennaro earned that victory with two innings of stellar work, not even allowing Manfred’s ghost to advance. The efforts earned Biloxi a 3-3 series split. There was little to cheer in the Carolina or Nashville games, though Hedbert Perez continues his terrific resurgence (7th homer of the year). Each squad dropped its series 4-2 this week. Wisconsin never got a chance to even up their series in Beloit, with the Covid cancellation leaving them with a 3-2 series loss. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Lutz, Perez, Vennaro, Jakson Reetz and Mario Feliciano. Transactions: N/A Hopefully Wisconsin’s Covid cancellation doesn’t result player unavailability in the coming week. Fingers crossed! Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Myrtle Beach 15, Carolina 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Mudcats Fall in Series Finale 15-6 to Myrtle Beach Carolina needed a victory in their finale against the excellent Myrtle Beach squad, but were essentially blown out of their own building, falling behind 5-0 (first inning) and 10-2 (third inning). Two game-opening walks issued by starting RHP Jefferson Figueroa were followed by an error, triple, two more errors and a wild pitch to put the Mudcats in an early 4-0 hole. On the bright side, Carolina leadoff man Eduardo Garcia homered to start the bottom of the first inning. Hedbert Perez then did the same in the second inning to cut it to 5-2, with a single and walk bringing the Mudcats’ potential game-tying run to the plate with just one out. However, opposing starter Tyler Schaffler dispatched that threat (strikeout, ground out) and the Pelicans’ offense erupted for five runs in the 3rd inning. None of the first four Mudcat pitchers were immune from the beatdown, as Figueroa, Brannon Jordan, Jakob Brustoski and Miguel Segura all struggled. Let’s give credit to Segura for at least covering five innings of work though, thus saving a few arms. Jackson Chourio had a rare game-to-forget, going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. I hate to bring attention to him this way, but that spotlight is not going to dim anytime soon, for better or worse. Shake it off, young man! We appreciate you! Performances of Note: Hedbert Perez – 2-4, HR, double, 2 RBIs Hendry Mendez – 2-3, walk Eduardo Garcia – 1-4, HR, walk, RBI Jheremy Vargas – 1-3, walk, 2 RBIs Jesus Chirinos – 1-4, RBI Jefferson Figueroa (Loss) – 2/3 IP, 5 R (1 ER), 1 H, 3 BB, 1 WP, 0 Ks Miguel Segura – 5 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks Karlos Morales – 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K Next week’s outlook: The 30-27 Mudcats hit the road to take on Royals’ Low-A affiliate Columbia (16-41). Expect one of RHPs Stiven Cruz, Edwin Jimenez or Israel Puello to start in the opening game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Cancelled Due to Covid Safety Measures (Will Not Be Rescheduled) Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, rainout details: Sunday’s Timber Rattlers Game at Beloit Canceled Wisconsin was poised to grab a 3-3 series split with a victory in the finale, but never got the chance due to cancellation based on Covid concerns. Next week’s outlook: The 33-23 Timber Rattlers remain on the road to take on Dodgers’ High-A affiliate Great Lakes (33-24). Expect LHP Russell Smith (5 2/3 IP, 2 runs, 8 Ks last outing) to start the opener after missing his chance to throw today. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 5, Tennessee 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Walk Off Smokies for Second Time in Series Finale This was the only competitive game for the Brewers’ minor league affiliates, but Biloxi and Chattanooga gave us a doozy. Starter TJ Shook shrugged off a leadoff homer (INF Chase Stumpf’s 12th of the year) to prevent any more damage over the first four innings, though there was a bit of traffic (stranded two runners in each of the 2nd and 3rd innings). Biloxi responded in a big way in that same first inning, with a two-run Jakson Reetz double and RBI singles by Tristen Lutz and Cam Devanney giving the team a 4-1 lead. Shook’s 5th inning should have been straightforward, in spite of a leadoff walk. This was followed by a strikeout, high fly ball to left field and a grounder to first base. Unfortunately, that fly ball got caught in the lights (Lutz couldn’t see it) and the grounder somehow eluded both Noah Campbell at first base and Joey Wiemer in right field, giving the Smokies a lifeline. RHP Robbie Hitt entered the 4-2 game, with two on and one out, but a Reetz throwing error allowed both inherited runners to score. Shuckers 4, Smokies 4 – all to play for. To his credit, Hitt retired five consecutive batters, then handed over to RHP Arnaldo Hernandez. Hernandez pitched a clean 7th inning, but faced serious trouble with consecutive walks and a wild pitch to commence the 8th inning. However, he pulled a great escape, getting a harmless ground out and then an unconventional double play (left field to shortstop to double up the runner at 2nd base) to keep things even. RHP Vennaro entered to cover the 9th inning and more, working around a leadoff walk in the 9th inning and then retiring the next six batters in order. Offensively, Biloxi put two players on base in the 6th inning (single, error), had a leadoff 7th inning walk, a leadoff 8th inning double (Reetz) and a one-out 9th inning walk, but couldn’t convert any of the chances. On any other night, they’d be ruing the missed opportunities, but not this evening. Gifted with Manfred’s ghost (in the form of pinch-runner Terence Doston) on 2nd base to start the bottom of the 10th inning, Mr. Lutz made sure to end it immediately, smacking the game-winning single to left field. Performances of Note: Jakson Reetz – 2-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs Tristen Lutz – 2-5, 2 RBIs Sal Frelick – 2-5 Cam Devanney – 1-3, walk, RBI Joey Wiemer – 1-4, SB TJ Shook – 4 1/3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks Robbie Hitt – 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks Arnaldo Hernandez – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 1 K Zach Vennaro (Win) – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: The 26-29 Shuckers will bus to Reds’ AA affiliate Chattanooga (30-27). Expect promising LHP Brandon Knarr (6 IP, 1 run, 8 Ks in his AA debut last week) to handle the series opener. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Norfolk 7, Nashville 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Drop Finale, Lose Six-Game Series to Norfolk The Sounds needed a win at home in the finale to salvage a 3-3 series split against Norfolk, but it was not to be on this day. The Tides’ bats were active, with eight hits scoring five runs over the first four innings of the game against Nashville starting RHP Dylan File. OF Corey Ray managed to double and score in the third inning to cut the deficit to 2-1, but a three-run 4th inning put the Sounds back on their heels down 5-1. A Pablo Reyes double and Mario Feliciano RBI single had them back in business down 5-2 with one out in the 4th inning, but old friend Marcos Diplan came on in relief to eliminate the threat and earn the win. Feliciano was the bright spot for Nashville, reaching base three times as he continues to prove his offensive capability (now hitting .301 on the season, though waiting for the power to come through). The game also marked a return to AAA for RHP Luke Barker after recently being optioned from the Big Club. Performances of Note: Mario Feliciano – 2-3, double, walk, RBI Corey Ray – 1-4, double Pablo Reyes – 1-4, double Jonathan Davis – 1-3, walk Abraham Almonte – 1-3, walk Dylan File (Loss) – 4 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks Alec Bettinger – 4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 4 BB, 5 Ks Luke Barker – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: Nashville (36-23) will be away this week to battle Cardinals’ AAA affiliate Memphis (35-25). Expect dominant LHP Ethan Small (2.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 41 innings) to start the series opener. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy your travel day, young fellas! As for the rookie ball teams, their schedule pages for Monday are listed below. Arizona Complex League Scoreboard Dominican Summer League Scoreboard Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Stiven Cruz (Game One) and Jackson Chourio (Game Two) led Carolina to two tight victories over first place Myrtle Beach. Ryne Moore had his first terrific start in Wisconsin and Cam Robinson closed out the 3-1 win in Beloit. Wiemer, Frelick & Co. followed Biloxi’s recent script of dominating the game, only to unfortunately lose it late 10-9. Nashville continued its recent rough patch, losing two tight contests at home against Norfolk. The short seasons squads won three of their four games. Step-up performances by starting pitchers Stiven Cruz, Edwin Jimenez, Ryne Moore and Jared Albir helped lead the Brewers’ minor league affiliates to four of their six victories on the night. Jackson Chourio’s hitting and on-base streaks were a casualty of a shortened seven-inning game, so he responded by nearly hitting for the cycle in a 3-for-3 second game (single, homer, triple). In Biloxi, Joey Wiemer did a little bit of everything, showing reaching base four times and stealing three bases, before being picked off base for the second last out of their frustrating 10-9 loss. Game Balls for this Thursday night go to Moore, Chourio, Jimenez, Wiemer and David Dahl. Transactions: Signed INF Jean Carmona and assigned to DSL Brewers1 Placed RHP Thomas Jankins on AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Carolina 3, Myrtle Beach 2 Box Score / Game Log Game Two Final: Carolina 2, Myrtle Beach 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Mudcats Sweep Pelicans in Thursday’s Doubleheader The 2022 Carolina Mudcats continue to prove their mettle, coming back from a tough loss on Wednesday night to sweep Thursday’s doubleheader against a tough Myrtle Beach squad. In the opener, Carolina grabbed an early 3-0 lead via RBI singles from Jeferson Quero and Hedbert Perez in the first inning, then Jose Sibrian doubling in the second inning and scoring on a balk. On the mound, RHP Stiven Cruz was his usual strong self, escaping a first inning two-on, one-out situation (shallow fly out, ground out) and only conceding a two-run homer in the 3rd inning to tighten the contest. Credit to RHP Brannon Jordan for a clean 6th inning (ground out, two Ks) and LHP Karlos Morales for locking down the save in spite of two two-out singles in the final inning. Unfortunately, Jackson Chourio’s streaks (13 hitting, 21 on-base) had to end in the short seven-inning Game One affair, but it turned out he was simply saving his heroics for Game Two. In the second game, RHP Edwin Jimenez had his best performance of the year, throwing five shutout innings and only allowing three hitters to reach base (two singles, a hit batsman, zero walks). As for Chourio, he nearly hit for the cycle in leading the Mudcat offense: First inning single Fourth inning solo homer to give Carolina a 1-0 lead Sixth inning triple The Mudcats added a necessary insurance run in the 4th inning, thanks to some serious hustle and a little help from the Pelicans: Jeferson Quero walked, stole second and scored on a throwing error. RHP Israel Puello pitched a clean 6th inning in relief, before conceding a run in the final inning on two walks and a single, thankfully retiring the final batter on a first-pitch fly out to right field. Performances of Note (Game One): Hendry Mendez – 2-3 Jeferson Quero – 1-3, RBI Jose Sibrian – 1-3, double Eduardo Garcia – 1-3, SB Stiven Cruz (Win) – 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 6 Ks Brannon Jordan – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Karlos Morales (Save) – 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks Performances of Note (Game Two): Jackson Chourio – 3-3, HR, triple, RBI Jeferson Quero – 1-2, walk, SB Edwin Jimenez (Win) – 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 3 Ks Israel Puello (Save) – 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 balk, 3 Ks Friday’s outlook: Carolina now leads the series 2-1 and will throw its best at the opposition today in RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (3.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 32 1/3 innings). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 3, Beloit 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Get Moore in 3-1 Win at Beloit After struggling through his first four starts since promotion to High-A, RHP Ryne Moore finally gave Wisconsin what they were expecting. And More! Coming off two losses in Beloit, with the offense struggling of recent, Moore dazzled with seven innings of two-hit, seven-K ball. Of course, it likely helped that the Timber Rattlers brought in three runs in the 2nd inning on an Ethan Murray homer (4th of the year) and RBI doubles by Jose Acosta (the new guy keeps contributing!) and Tristan Peters (10th double of the year). Beloit grabbed a run in the 7th inning to close the gap to 3-1, before hitting a one-out triple off RHP Joey Matulovich in the 8th inning to bring the potential game-tying run to the plate. Matulovich ably escaped that threat (shallow fly out, strike out), before handing over to ace closer RHP Cam Robinson. Robinson struck out three of four hitters to earn his 12th save of the season. Performances of Note: Ethan Murray – 1-4, HR, RBI Tristan Peters – 1-2, double, 2 walks, RBI Jose Acosta – 1-3, double, walk, RBI Wes Clarke – 1-3, double, walk Joe Gray Jr. – 1-4, SB Ryne Moore (Win) – 7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 7 Ks Joey Matulovich – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Cam Robinson (Save) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks Friday’s outlook: Wisconsin seeks a win today to knot the series at 2-2, though the starting pitcher is not yet known after LHP Brandon Knarr’s recent promotion. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Tennessee 10, Biloxi 9 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Wild Back-And-Forth Affair Ends In 10-9 Smokies Victory Over Biloxi There were lots of fireworks in Biloxi, with the teams combining for 19 runs on 22 hits, whilst leaving 20 men-on-base. Unfortunately, these kinds of games tend to come down to which bullpen is able to eventually stop the bleeding and that’s not exactly been the Shuckers’ strength of late. Despite falling behind 3-0 in the first inning as the Smokies tallied three hits and two walks against starting RHP Noah Zavolas, the Shuckers grabbed leads of 4-3 (fourth inning) and 7-4 (sixth inning) through a hitting barrage, highlighted by a Sal Frelick solo homer (2nd in Biloxi), Tristen Lutz RBI single, Joey Wiemer RBI single and Jakson Reetz two-run double. However, the game went awry in the 7th inning, as RHP Taylor Floyd could not find the zone, walking three batters, beaning one and ultimately being charged with four earned runs in spite of not conceding a hit. RHP Nash Walters entered, but was not able to stem the tide, throwing a run-scoring wild pitch and then giving up a three-run homer for a 9-7 deficit. The Shuckers didn’t give up, with 1B Thomas Dillard doubling home two runners in the bottom half of the 7th inning to tie it back up 9-9. However, Tennessee put the first three batters on base in the top of the 9th inning against RHP Robbie Hitt, who ultimately did well to limit them to one run. Wiemer tried to spark a final rally with a one-out single in the 9th inning, but was unfortunately picked off, as he was itching for his 4th stolen base on the game. Wiemer argued his case, but was ejected from the 10-9 defeat. Performances of Note: Sal Frelick – 3-6, HR, double, RBI Joey Wiemer – 3-5, double, walk, RBI, 3 SBs Cam Devanney – 2-3, 2 walks, SB Jakson Reetz – 1-4, double, walk, 3 RBIs Thomas Dillard – 1-4, double, 2 walks, 2 RBIs, SB Tristen Lutz – 1-3, walk, sac fly, 2 RBIs Jason Lopez – 1-4, double, walk Noah Zavolas – 6 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 Ks Robbie Hitt (Loss) – 2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K Friday’s outlook: Biloxi trails their series 2-1 and RHP Carlos Luna (4.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 36 1/3 innings) is scheduled to make his 6th start (11th appearance) as they strive to tie it up. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Norfolk 5, Nashville 4 Box Score / Game Log Game Two Final: Norfolk 5, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Swept by Norfolk in Doubleheader Nashville’s recent struggles continued in two close losses at home to Norfolk, with RHP Josh Lindblom having his 3rd straight difficult start, conceding three runs on two homers (including one to old friend Jacob Nottingham) in the first inning of the opener. To his credit, Lindblom settled in to cover five innings, yielding only one more run to exit with a 4-3 deficit. Jonathan Davis and David Dahl did everything in their power to bring the Sounds back into the game, each homering, doubling and driving in a combined four runs. However, with Davis representing the tying run on 3rd base with one out in the 9th inning, Nashville was unable to bring him home. The second Sounds-Tides game of the day was essentially a repeat of the first, with Norfolk jumping out to a 5-2 lead by the 4th inning, though this time keeping the ball in the park with seven hits against RHP Tyler Herb, who completed the initial five innings. Unfortunately, there was no stirring comeback for Nashville from there, registering no hits over the final three innings of the Game Two loss. Notably, RHP Lucas Erceg made his AAA debut in the 7th inning, hitting triple digits on the radar gun as he struck out three Tides’ batters. Reminder: Don’t test Brice Turang’s arm: Another defensive gem here: Performances of Note (Game One): Jonathan Davis – 2-4, HR, double, 2 RBIs David Dahl – 2-3, HR, double, 2 RBIs Jon Singleton – 1-3, double, walk Corey Ray – 1-3, double Brice Turang – 1-4, SB Mario Feliciano – 1-3 Josh Lindblom (Loss) – 5 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 3 BBs, 1 HBP, 5 Ks Peter Strzelecki – 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks Performances of Note (Game Two): Garrett Whitley – 1-3, double, RBI Brian Navarreto – 1-3, RBI David Dahl – 1-3 Tyler Herb (Loss) – 5 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 7 Ks Hobie Harris – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks Lucas Erceg – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks Friday’s outlook: Nashville trails 3-0 in this week’s series and turns to RHP Caleb Boushley (3.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings) to start the fourth game today. Final: ACL Brewers Blue 7, ACL Cubs 3 Box Score / Game Log Brewers Blue notched its first win of 2022, coming back from an 8th inning deficit of 3-1 to score the six runs of the game. RHPs Jared Albir and Samuel Dario kept their team in the game by striking out nine batters over 7 1/3 innings, giving up only one run and four hits. To his credit, Albir also picked off two baserunners. The team took its first lead on a wild pitch in the 9th inning, then added three more runs on balks in the same inning. Performances of Note: Daniel Guilarte – 2-5, double, RBI Jace Avina – 2-5, HR, RBI Jared Albir – 5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 1 balk, 4 Ks Samuel Dario (Win) – 2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks Final: ACL Brewers Gold 5, ACL Reds 3 Box Score / Game Log The ACL Gold squad remain unbeaten (3-0), using long balls by Jesus Parra (three-run homer to take a 3-2 lead) and Luis Castillo (solo shot), while the pitchers worked around traffic throughout the shortened seven-inning contest. The Reds stranded nine runners, while Brewers Gold only stranded one. Brewers’ 12-round draft pick, 18-year old 6’6” left handed Caden Vire made his organizational debut, starting and covering 2 1/3 innings while striking out two batters. Performances of Note: Luis Castillo – 2-3, HR, RBI Jesus Parra – 1-3, HR, 3 RBIs Final: DSL Brewers2 12, DSL Rangers Red 10 Box Score / Game Log The Brewers2 squad registered double-digit hits for the third straight game, this time brushing off deficits of 6-0 (3rd inning) and 9-4 (6th inning) to storm back for a 12-10 win. 1B/OF Yeison Perez (18-year old left-handed hitter) smacked 2 home runs, including the game-winning 3-run shot with 2 outs in the 6th inning to give the team their first lead at 12-9. Performances of Note: Reminton Batista – 3-5, double, RBI, SB Yeison Perez – 2-5, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs Jamal Zalm – 2-4, double, BB, 2 RBIs Eric Martinez – 2-4, triple, double Final: DSL Phillies White 6, DSL Brewers1 5 Box Score / Game Log Brewers1 outhit Phillies White 8-to-4, but the opposition actually had more traffic on the bases due to walks, hit-by-pitches and errors. 17-year old $1.1 million signee OF Luis Lara looks the part thus far – 5-for-12, hitting safely in all three games. Performances of Note: Luis Lara – 2-4, triple Edgardo Ordonez – 2-4, double Gery Holguin – 1-4, HR, 2 RBIs We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck tonight, Brewers’ affiliates! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Downright bizarre to have a night where the losing pitchers are Hader, Hasler, Cam Robinson and Vassalotti.

Jackson Chourio provided most the offense in Carolina’s 6-3 win, with Carlos F. Rodriguez shutting the door with 4 scoreless innings. Justin Jarvis pitched Wisconsin to a series-tying victory. Biloxi once again led most of their game, before inventing a new way to lose (3 ninth inning runs on zero hits). Nashville lost its first series of the season, failing to match Durham’s clutch hitting. In Sunday’s finales, three fine pitching performances very nearly resulted in three victories, though Biloxi’s generous bullpen narrowed it to a 2-win, 2-loss day for the Brewers’ MILB affiliates. In Lynchburg, the combination of Jackson Chourio (HR, 3 RBIs) and Carlos F. Rodriguez (4 shutout innings, 8 Ks) was too much for the Hillcats. In Pensacola, Sal Frelick, Felix Valerio and Nick Bennett put the Shuckers firmly in charge (6-1 lead mid-way; 6-4 entering the 9th inning), though Biloxi’s bullpen was once again unable to hold the lead, losing their 5th one-run game of the week. At home against Peoria, Justin Jarvis (6 innings, 1 run, 3 hits) didn’t require much offensive support, but received it anyway with home runs by Zavier Warren, Ashton McGee and Alex Hall, enabling Wisconsin to split the series 3-3. In Durham, Nashville only managed to score 1 run despite a few early opportunities, whilst the Bulls made the most of their chances. Durham’s bullpen was exceptional, retiring the final 14 Sounds of the game in dropping Nashville to its first series loss of 2022. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Chourio, Jarvis, Rodriguez, Bennett and Frelick. Transactions: The Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League start their seasons today, Monday, June 6th, so there were dozens of promotions and appointments. Links to season opening rosters are here, whilst promotions are noted at the bottom of today’s summary: ACL Brewers Blue ACL Brewers Gold DSL Brewers1 DSL Brewers2 Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 6, Lynchburg 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Chourio Stays Red Hot in 6-3 Finale Victory Down 4-1 in this week’s tough series in Lynchburg and needing a victory to claw back to within a half-game of first place, OF Jackson Chourio and SS Eduardo Garcia rang the ball early, with 1st and 2nd inning homers, respectively, to give Carolina a 2-0 lead. Chourio also singled and scored in the 4th inning to restore the 2-run lead at 3-1. RHP Alexander Cornielle bravely fought through traffic over 5 innings of work, conceding an unearned run in the 3rd inning, then a home run, walk and RBI single in the 4th inning as the Hillcats knotted up the game 3-3. The entrance RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez in relief in the bottom of the 6th inning had to give the Mudcats a shot of confidence. Still 3-3 in the 8th inning, it was Jackson Chourio once again who came through, plating Jheremy Vargas (who’d walked) and Luis Silva (who’d singled) with a 1-out, 2-run single to enable Carolina to re-take the lead at 5-3. OF Oswal Leones then added another run with an RBI double in the 9th inning for good measure. As to Rodriguez, he faced the minimum number of hitters (9) through 3 innings of work, then had to work out of a 2-on, 1-out situation in the 9th. Of course, he cleaned it up nicely, striking out the final two batters on 7 pitches. Performances of Note: Jackson Chourio – 3-4, HR, 3 RBIs Jeferson Quero – 3-4, SB Eduardo Garcia – 1-4, HR, RBI Oswal Leones – 1-4, double, RBI Hedbert Perez – 1-3, SF, RBI Jheremy Vargas – 1-4, walk Luis Silva – 1-2 Alexander Cornielle – 5 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 1 WP, 3 Ks Carlos F. Rodriguez (Win) – 4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks Next week’s outlook: The 28-23 Mudcats face off against the top team in Low-A as they host 36-15 Myrtle Beach Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, Peoria 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Hit Three Homers in Support of Jarvis to Beat Peoria We encourage you to also have a look at the fine game video summary put together by Wisconsin's terrific media team: Wisconsin’s see-saw week at home against Peoria was looking bright from the outset, with starting RHP Justin Jarvis playing some of his best baseball over recent starts and Zavier Warren smacking a first inning homer (his 3rd of the year) to give the Timber Rattlers the early 1-0 lead. Jarvis was excellent as usual, conceding only 1 run and 3 hits over 6 solid innings of work. That run came via a triple-single combination to start off the second inning, after which the Chiefs did not manage even a single hit over Jarvis’ next 5 innings. The tight 1-1 affair didn’t open up until 1B Ashton McGee’s solo homer to lead off the bottom of the 5th inning. It’s wonderful to see McGee put his miserable start to 2022 far in the review mirror. That’s his second dinger of the year (first in Wisconsin) and he’s now sporting a 7-game hitting streak. Furthermore, he recorded zero strikeouts for the 3rd straight game. In the 7th inning, highly effective RHP Joey Matulovich picked up where Jarvis left off, before C Alex Hall blasted a 2-run homer (bringing home OF Arbert Cipion, who’d singled) to stretch Wisconsin’s lead to 4-1. Combined, Matulovich and RHP James Meeker covered the final 3 scoreless innings, only allowing 2 harmless singles. Oh, and pesky 2B Jose Acosta (recently acquired from Texas) looks like a keeper, singling and scoring via wild pitch in the 8th inning to put the finishing touch on the 5-1 scoreline. He now has a 5-game hitting streak (3 with Wisconsin, 2 from prior club). Performances of Note: Alex Hall – 1-3, HR, 2 RBIs Ashton McGee – 1-2, HR, walk, RBI Zavier Warren – 1-4, HR, RBI Jose Acosta – 1-3 Arbert Cipion – 1-4, SB Justin Jarvis (Win) – 6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks Joey Matulovich – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks James Meeker – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K Next week’s outlook: The 31-20 Timber Rattlers sit in 2nd place in their division and hit the road as they take on Beloit, whilst keeping one eye on first place Cedar Rapids. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Pensacola 7, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Blue Wahoos Shock Shuckers Again in Ninth While Pensacola aims to win the first half division title, the Shuckers appear to be playing some sort of catch-and-release game instead. Losing a 5th one-run game of the week is extremely painful. Keep your heads up men! There are certainly better days ahead. In this contest, Biloxi shook off the disappointment of a failure to cash in on a first inning, bases loaded situation to jump out to leads of 3-0 and 6-1 on the strength of 2-run blasts by OF Sal Frelick (2nd inning – his first since his promotion to AA) and 2B Felix Valerio (4th inning). On the mound, LHP Nick Bennett put together a solid performance, conceding 2 runs on 3 hits over 4 2/3 innings. Unlike Saturday’s contest, when Biloxi appeared out of bullpen arms as RHP Taylor Floyd struggled in an attempted 2nd inning of work, Manager Guerrero employed something of a quick hook in this game, well at least until the fateful 9th inning: RHP Nash Walters pitched to just 2 batters, closing out the 5th inning to retain the Shuckers’ 6-2 lead RHP Carlos Luna threw 60 pitches to get through 2 2/3 innings, though that included 2 runs to tighten the game at 6-4 in the 8th inning RHP Arnaldo Hernandez picked up Luna nicely, striking out the only batter he faced to strand a runner at 3rd base Of course, in line with the theme of the week, Biloxi essentially laid down in the 9th inning, generously allowing 6 Blue Wahoo batters to reach base without even managing a single hit. Sunday’s nightmare experience went to RHP Harold Chirino, who’ll want to forget the walk and then 4 consecutive hit batsmen to end the contest in favor of Pensacola at 7-6. Performances of Note: Gabe Holt – 3-4, RBI Sal Frelick – 2-5, HR, double, 2 RBIs Felix Valerio – 1-3, HR, walk, HBP, 2 RBIs, SB Cam Devanney – 1-4, double, SF, RBI Jakson Reetz – 1-4, double, walk Tristen Lutz – 1-4, walk Nick Bennett – 4 2/3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 7 Ks Carlos Luna – 2 2/3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K Harold Chirino (Loss) – 0 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 0 H, 1 BB, 4 HBP, 0 K Next week’s outlook: The 23-36 Shuckers are home this week, seeking to turn over a new leaf as they face the 29-22 Tennessee Smokies. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham 4, Nashville 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Drop First Series With Sunday Loss While it’s natural to expect a dip in Nashville’s performance when so many of their players are unavailable due to call-ups to the Big Club and/or its taxi squad. However, Sunday’s defeat was actually more a matter of Durham simply cashing in on the few opportunities which came its way. For the game, the Sounds went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position (leaving 5 men on base), while Durham went 2-for-4 in the same position (leaving only 2 men on base in the game). Credit Durham for their clutch hitting and pitching, then try again next week gentlemen! Despite OFs Jonathan Davis and Abraham Almonte putting Nashville in strong position with a first inning single and double, they were left stranded, while Durham went the easy route via solo homer by Jonathan Aranda (his 9th of the year) in the bottom half of the inning. Almonte then tied things up with an RBI single in the 3rd inning, but that’s the only run the Sounds would manage to bring home this day. A double and RBI single gave the Bulls a 2-1 lead against starting RHP Dylan File in the same inning. This lead was extended to 4-1 in File’s final inning of work (the 6th inning) via an infield single, full-count walk, base hit and steal of home. Credit to Durham for retiring the final 14 Nashville batters of the game. Unfortunately, the loss meant a 4-2 series defeat for the Sounds, their first series loss of 2022. Performances of Note: Abraham Almonte – 2-4, double, RBI Jonathan Davis – 1-3, walk, SB Brian Navarreto – 1-3 Dylan File (Loss) – 6 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks Peter Strzelecki – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K Zach Vennaro – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K Next week’s outlook: Nashville (34-19) return home after their 2-week road trip, aiming to get back to their winning ways as they host 26-28 Norfolk. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy your travel day, young fellas! As noted in the Transactions commentary above, here are the promotions from the Dominican Summer League to the Arizona Complex League (listed from youngest to oldest, along with a few extra details on last year’s stats in DSL), which have their season openers today: C Felipe Valderrama to ACL Blue C Jason Ollarve to ACL Gold INF Ney Serrano to ACL Blue – $360k bonus Jan 2021; .707 OPS in 173 PAs INF Gregory Barrios to ACL Gold – $1m bonus Jan 2021; .549 OPS in 116 PAs INF Jonatan Guzman to ACL Blue – signed Jan 2021; yet to debut INF Daniel Guilarte to ACL Blue – $1m bonus Jan 2021; yet to debut OF Luis Castillo to ACL Gold – signed Jan 2021; yet to debut RHP Henrison Mota to ACL Gold – 25 1/3 IP, 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12.1 K/9 OF Eduarh Colina to ACL Gold – .741 OPS in 190 PAs RHP Jesus Rivero to ACL Blue – 28 1/3 IP, 2.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 12.1 K/9 RHP Patricio Aquino to ACL Gold – 44 IP, 2.66 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 RHP Gerson Caldazilla to ACL Gold – 45 IP, 2.80 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 INF Alexander Perez to ACL Blue RHP Rosmel Reyes to ACL Blue RHP Yorman Galindez to ACL Gold – a 2022 signing LHP Junior Castillo to ACL Blue – 41 1/3 IP, 3.05 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 OF Diego Larez to ACL Gold – .753 OPS in 149 PAs RHP Arielbi Gonzalez to ACL Blue – 43 1/3 IP, 2.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 RHP Delson Guzman to ACL Gold RHP Jared Albir to ACL Blue RHP Alexander Vallecillo to ACL Blue – 40 IP, 1.80 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 OF Rafael Martinez to ACL Gold – .774 OPS in 85 PAs RHP Domingo Mejia to ACL Gold – 50 IP, 1.98 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 12.1 K/9 Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

The Brewers’ full season affiliates added a victory-filled May (60 wins, 41 losses) to their super April (50 wins, 33 losses). Wisconsin’s Cam Robinson (seven saves, 0.00 ERA) is the clear award winner for relief pitcher, while the starting pitcher and top hitter awards could have gone any number of ways. The choices here are Carolina’s Carlos F. Rodriguez for 2.01 ERA-ball and 30 strikeouts over six games and Abraham Almonte, who hit six dingers and registered an OPS of 1.154 for Nashville. Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Month: RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez – Low-A Carolina Entering the month of May with an ERA of 13.50 after the first three appearances of his MILB career, we can all be forgiven for not realizing that the 20-year old Rodriguez was about to flip the switch which would have certain Brewer Fanatics putting him in their Top 20 Prospect List just a few weeks later. The 2021 6th round pick out of JUCO ball (Florida Southwestern State College), who didn’t actually play minor league baseball in his draft year, made six long appearances (including three starts) in the month of May, averaging 55 pitches per outing. In a 180-degree turnaround from his April work, the native Nicaraguan never allowed more than four baserunners in any outing and was only tagged for extra base hits three times in 76 at-bats. Let’s let Rodriguez' May numbers speak for themselves: ERA: 2.01 (second among Brewer MILB starters) WHIP: 0.76 (tops among Brewer MILB starters) K/9: 12.1 – 30 in 22 1/3 innings AVG: .171 OPS: .485 Win-Loss: 0-0 Saves: 1 Wait, no wins or losses but one save?! Well, that’s what happens when you pitch four innings in pretty much every contest. The save was earned via four innings of shutout work in a 13-0 Carolina victory, in which the score was actually 2-0 during the first two innings which Rodriguez pitched. While RHP Miguel Segura had initially caught my eye as the youngest pitcher on the Mudcats, the reality is that the squad has five exciting 20-year old longmen: Segura, Edwin Jimenez, Rodriguez, Stiven Cruz and Alexander Cornielle. Of those, only Rodriguez was drafted ($250,000 signing bonus) and all are from Latin America (two Nicaraguans, two Venezuelans, one Dominican). {Insert Picture - see attached} Carolina Mudcats pitcher Carlos Rodriguez delivers during a game May 19 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon. (Brett Friedlander / North State Journal) After his breakout month of May, don’t be surprised if Carlos F. Rodriguez is the leader of the Young Mudcat Guns going forward. Way to go, Carlos!! Other Top Starting Pitchers in May 2022 LHP Brandon Knarr – High-A Wisconsin Knarr continued his terrific season by winning all five of his May starts and posting the top ERA amongst among Brewer MILB starters in the month (1.55), concluding the first two months with a minuscule 1.58 ERA, 7-1 record and 60 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings pitched. Wait, Knarr was robbed! Is this discrimination against a non-draftee (the five-round 2020 MLB draft due to Covid likely cost Mr. Knarr a better signing bonus out of the University of Tampa). Is it ageism against the now-24 year old (birthday on June 2)? The margin of victory for these monthly awards is tight and this writer docked him slightly for the old peripherals – 1.14 WHIP in a pitching league (1.29 average Midwest League WHIP in May) and a relatively low 37% ground ball rate amongst batted balls. Knarr’s May numbers ERA: 1.55 (first amongst Brewer MILB starters) WHIP: 1.14 K/9: 12.4 – 33 in 29 innings (first amongst Brewer MILB starters) AVG: .243 OPS: .595 Win-Loss: 5-0 RHP Jason Alexander – AAA Nashville After a respectable April (2.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 3-1 record), I was still reserving judgment on account of Alexander’s 5.4 K/9 rate and the fact that he’d only pitched 19 2/3 innings in the 2021 season. However, 29-year old Jason Alexander has proven to be an extremely effective ground ball pitcher (64% of batted balls over two months; 68% in May), improving upon all of his April stats over the past month while notching another three wins. As an awesome reward, Mr. Alexander was promoted to Milwaukee on June 1st for his first-ever big league call-up. Alexanders’ May numbers ERA: 2.60 WHIP: 0.94 K/9: 6.8 – 21 in 27 2/3 innings AVG: .196 OPS: .563 Win-Loss: 3-1 LHP Antoine Kelly – High-A Wisconsin When former 2nd round draft pick Antoine Kelly is on, opposing hitters at the High-A level can only flail away and hope a few balls drop in. This month, he was totally locked in for two games, only-dominant for another two games and then human in his 5th start: First start: 5 IP, no runs, 10 strikeouts – no decision Next two starts: 12 IP, 3 runs (2 earned), 7 strikeouts – both no decisions Fourth start: 5 2/3 IP, 0 runs if life were fair (though 3 came across via dumb Cub luck), 13 strikeouts – no decision Last start: 4 2/3 IP, 6 runs (5 earned), 7 strikeouts – loss One has to believe the 22-year old Kelly is a promotion candidate in the near future. Kelly’s May numbers ERA: 3.29 WHIP: 0.95 K/9: 12.2 – 37 in 27 1/3 innings AVG: .167 OPS: .503 Win-Loss: 0-1 Honourable Mentions: LHP Andy Otero (2.13 ERA, 1.07 WHIP), RHP Victor Castaneda (1.17 WHIP, 12.0 K/9), RHP Stiven Cruz (1.18 WHIP, 13.9 K/9), RHP Dylan File (2.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP), Justin Jarvis (2.73 ERA, 10.6 K/9) Checking in on Last Month’s Winner: LHP Ethan Small – AAA Nashville Ethan Small continued his solid AAA work and was also rewarded with his first-even promotion to Milwaukee, though returned back to Nashville after the game: AAA in May: 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 15 innings MLB in May: 6.75 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 in 2 2/3 innings Minor League Hitter for the Month: OF Abraham Almonte of AAA Nashville Most visitors to the minor league portion of this website probably follow along closely enough to know that the AAA Nashville Sounds continued their winning ways throughout the month of May (17-8 for the month, after a 16-7 April), but possibly make assumptions when it comes to the underlying key contributors. Let’s be clear: Outfielder Abraham Almonte was the Sounds’ top offensive performer this month and in fact was the top Brewers’ hitter across the minor league system. Sure, there’s the six home runs, 14 RBIs and 1.154 OPS for the month, but one stat stands out above the rest: a .723 slugging percentage, which was 82 points above any other player (Catcher Jakson Reetz - .641) in the Brewers’ system for the month. Let’s review the 32-year old, switch-hitting Almonte’s numbers during May 2022: Slash: .298 AVG / .431 OBP / .723 SLG OPS: 1.154 (56.8% above the International League average) Hitting: 14-for-47 Home runs: 6 Extra base hits: 8 RBIs: 14 Runs scored: 14 Walks + HBP vs. Strikeouts: 11 vs. 12 The principal blemish on his month was that he missed the first dozen days due to injury, so only played in 12 games. However, he made up for that gap in a big way. After easing back in over his first five games (4-for-19 with 3 walks), it was all fireworks for Mr. Almonte from there: May 21: 3-for-4, 2 home runs, 6 RBIs, 9 total bases May 26: 2-for-5, 3 total bases May 27: 1-for-4, home run, 2 RBIs, 4 total bases May 28: 1-for-4, home run, 3 RBIs, 4 total bases May 29: 2-for-4, home run, 2 RBIs, 6 total bases May 30: 1-for-3, home run, RBI, 4 total bases Playing full-time in AAA as a corner outfielder at 32 years old can obviously make one wonder whether Major League Baseball is still in the cards for Abraham Almonte, so it’s worth noting that he’s seen time in the majors every year for the past nine seasons, including 175 plate appearances (.730 OPS) in 2021 with World Series champ Atlanta. Coupled with his current form, you can bet that Mr. Almonte has his eye on a return to The Show.Other Top Hitters in May 2022 OF Arbert Cipion – Low-A Carolina Although 18-year old super-prospect Jackson Chourio is rightfully garnering all the headlines these days, 22-year old Arbert Cipion was actually the Mudcats’ top hitter during the month of May, which the squad truly needed after the promotions of OF Micah Bello (May 3) and RHP Ryne Moore (May 12). And just like that, the 2018 9th round pick was rewarded for his excellent month with a promotion to High-A Wisconsin on June 2nd. Cipion’s May numbers Slash: .358 AVG / .469 OBP / .582 SLG OPS: 1.051 OPS (50.8% above the Carolina League average) Hitting: 24-for-67 Home runs: 3 Extra base hits: 7 RBIs: 9 Runs scored: 18 Walks + HBP vs. Strikeouts: 14 vs. 14 OF Tristan Peters – High-A Wisconsin If we’re being honest, most of us had Tristan Peters pegged to start the season at Low-A Carolina and didn’t necessarily even believe the initial 2022 posting at High-A Wisconsin would stick. To be fair to us, a 7th round draft selection in 2021 with a $147,500 signing bonus who put up a .737 OPS in the Arizona Complex League (55 plate appearances) doesn’t exactly scream Skip Low-A Ball. But the 22-year old left-handed hitting Peters can simply play, coupling with INF Tyler Black as the most dependable bats the Timber Rattlers have through two months of the 2022 campaign. Tristan’s .774 OPS in April was certainly no fluke, as he proved with a tremendous May. Peters’ May numbers Slash: .319 AVG / .405 OBP / .596 SLG OPS: 1.001 OPS (43.4% above the Midwest League average) Hitting: 30-for-94 Home runs: 3 Extra base hits: 15 RBIs: 15 Runs scored: 23 Walks + HBP vs. Strikeouts: 15 vs. 13 C Jakson Reetz – AA Biloxi Similar to Peters, Jakson Reetz also demonstrated that his surprising April (1.041 OPS in 44 plate appearances) was not a flash-in-the-pan. Having hit free agency from the Washington Nationals for the first time at the conclusion of the 2021 season, the Brewers can count their lucky stars (or proudly puff out their chests) that they inked this intriguing 26-year old to a minor league contract. Reetz’ May numbers Slash: .281 AVG / .425 OBP / .641 SLG OPS: 1.066 OPS (37.5% above the Southern League average) Hitting: 18-for-64 Home runs: 7 Extra base hits: 9 RBIs: 15 Runs scored: 16 Walks + HBP vs. Strikeouts: 16 vs. 22 INF Tyler Black – High-A Wisconsin Being the 33rd overall pick of the 2021 draft, 21-year old left-handed hitting Tyler Black is honestly doing what we expect, while thankfully proving that last season’s .660 OPS at Low-A Carolina (103 plate appearances) was nothing to worry about. Is a promotion to AA Biloxi on the cards? Black’s May numbers Slash: .301 AVG / .416 OBP / .518 SLG OPS: .934 OPS (33.8% above the Midwest League average) Hitting: 25-for-83 Home runs: 4 Extra base hits: 8 RBIs: 13 Runs scored: 19 Walks + HBP vs. Strikeouts: 17 vs. 18 Honorable Mentions: INF Mark Mathias in AAA (.971 OPS), C Brent Diaz in AA (.609 SLG), OF Jackson Chourio in Low-A (33 hits, 17 RBIs), OF Carlos D. Rodriguez in High-A (8 doubles), INF/OF Pablo Reyes in AAA (.913 OPS), OF Joey Wiemer in AA (9 homers), OF Tristen Lutz in AA (.945 OPS), C Mario Feliciano in AAA (.400 AVG) Checking in on Last Month’s Winner: OF Micah Bello – Low-A Carolina (since promoted): After carrying Low-A Carolina offensively in April (.994 OPS, 13 RBIs), the 21-year old Bello was deservedly promoted to High-A Wisconsin on May 3, though there’s some initial struggle: High-A in May: .167 AVG / .239 OBP / .286 SLG in 47 plate appearances Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Month: RHP Cam Robinson of High-A Wisconsin Most of these decisions are difficult, but thankfully not this one. Cam Robinson registered a whopping seven saves in the month of May (next highest: Zach Vennaro with two) and didn’t yield any runs over 16 innings of work. Let’s see Robinson's eye-popping May numbers: ERA: 0.00 ERA WHIP: 0.63 K/9: 10.7 – 19 in 16 innings AVG: .100 OPS: .336 Win-Loss: 0-0 Saves: 7 Thanks to @CMehring & @byKyleLobner’s podcast, we can listen to Cam’s deep insight into what’s working so well for him at the moment: scroll to 9:21. Between the solid strikeout rate and a groundball rate of 78% of batted balls during the month, opposing offenses proved futile against the 2017 23rd round draft pick (signing bonus not noted – i.e. pitifully low). Let’s revel in those saves a bit: May 4: Preserved 2-run lead. Faced 6 batters, recording 6 outs May 7: Preserved 3-run lead. Stranded 2 inherited runners. Faced 7 batters, recording 6 outs May 11: Preserved 1-run lead. Faced 7 batters, recording 6 outs May 14: Preserved 1-run lead: Faced 7 batters, recording 6 outs May 17: Preserved 2-run lead. Faced 3 batters, recording 3 outs May 29: Preserved 2-run lead. Faced 6 batters, recording 3 outs May 31: Preserved 1-run lead. Faced 3 batters, recording 3 outs Man, I bet AA Biloxi can’t wait to get access to Mr. Robinson’s services. Just 22 years old, Cam Robinson has found his niche and is determined to take it all the way to the top. Other Top Relief Pitchers in May 2022 RHP Michele Vassalotti – Low-A Carolina After a promising 2018 season as a 17-year old in Arizona, Michele Vassalotti endured some trying times from 2019-2021 and faced a shift to full-time bullpen work at Low-A Carolina in 2022. Well, the bullpen (supported by his strong mental game and improved fitness) obviously suits him, as evidenced by his 1.64 ERA, .128 batting average against, 7-0 win-loss record and three saves through two months of 2022. Still just 21 years old, the Venezuelan Vassalotti appears ready for promotion to High-A Wisconsin and has many more years of terrific baseball ahead of him. Vassalotti’s May numbers ERA: 0.82 WHIP: 0.45 K/9: 11.5 – 14 in 11 innings AVG: .105 OPS: .402 Win-Loss: 5-0 Saves: 1 RHP Kent Hasler – High-A Wisconsin Undrafted out of Louisiana Tech in 2018, Kent Hasler dominated in three seasons of independent ball before the Brewers had the good fortune to sign him in May 2021. After registering a 3.07 ERA and 16.4 K/9 in 44 innings in 2021 (mostly at Low-A Carolina), the 26-year old Hasler continues to wreak havoc in 2022, this time against High-A opposition. Through two months, his 1.04 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 and .159 batting average against are all pretty strong signs that Hasler’s ready to face a more advanced challenge. Speak of the angel: Kent Hasler was promoted to AAA Nashville on June 4th. Hasler’s May numbers ERA: 0.71 WHIP: 0.95 K/9: 14.9 – 21 in 12 2/3 innings AVG: .152 OPS: .409 Win-Loss: 3-0 Saves: 0 Honourable Mentions: RHP Junior Montero (0.00 ERA, 11.3 K/9), RHP Joey Matulovich (0.77 ERA, 0.60 WHIP), RHP Connor Sadzeck (1.13 ERA, 12.4 K/9), RHP Zach Vennaro (1.00 WHIP, 2 saves), LHP Pablo Garabitos (1.00 WHIP, 12.0 K/9), RHP Luis Contreras (0.84 ERA, 11.0 K/9), RHP Harold Chirino (1.38 ERA, 0.69 WHIP) Checking in on Last Month’s Winner: RHP Peter Strzelecki – AAA Nashville Mr. Strzelecki was inconsistent in his 6 AAA relief appearances, reverting to the mean a bit AAA in May: 7.04 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, 17.6 K/9 in 7 2/3 innings However, seeing his overall strong performance, Peter had his contract selected by the Brewers on May 30th to reach the major leagues for the first time. Thank you all for reading and following our minor league heroes at Brewer Fanatic. Do you agree with the selections for May? Let us know what you think in the comments below! 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Eight extra base hits powered Biloxi to a 10-7 victory, including 5 RBIs from the surprising Doston-Coca-Campbell combination. Unfortunately, Nashville gave up 9 runs on 6 homers in a 9-7 loss, while Wisconsin’s offense failed to show up in a 4-0 defeat. Carolina grabbed an 8th inning lead, but a rain delay means they’ll need to finish on Friday. Thursday night featured strong performances from some of the usual suspects (homers from Jackson Chourio, Mark Mathias and Tristen Lutz; Brandon Knarr 1-run over 6 innings of work), encouraging signs from Stiven Cruz and Jeferson Quero, a rare off night by the usually-stout Josh Lindblom and then surprising contributions from Terence Doston, Yeison Coca, Noah Campbell and Garrett Whitley. Hopefully, the Mudcats can finish off their rain-delayed contest on Friday (they lead 5-2), thus enabling the Brewers' MILB squads to call this a 2-2 night. And Wisconsin had better rediscover its offense, as they're now riding a 23-inning scoreless streak. Game Balls for this Thursday night go to Doston, Knarr, Quero, Lutz and Christian Tripp. Transactions: OF Arbert Cipion assigned to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina INF Jose Acosta (recently acquired from Texas Rangers for cash considerations) assigned to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina C Alex Hall’s contracted selected by MLB Brewers from High-A Wisconsin, replacing C Omar Narvaez who went on the Covid-19 injured list Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Postponed, to Conclude Tomorrow: Carolina 5, Lynchburg 2 (top of 8th inning) Box Score / Game Log The work in this Battle for First Place will need to continue on Friday, with the contest paused in the top of the 8th inning due to rain. RHP Stiven Cruz had a decent bounce-back outing, keeping the Hillcats off the board through the first 5 innings, though Lynchburg did put at least one runner on base in each of those innings. Carolina grabbed a 2nd inning lead, with an RBI single by Jheremy Vargas driving in Oswel Leones (who’d doubled). That advantage increased to 2-0 in the 6th inning on a Jesus Chirinos RBI single to bring home Jeferson Quero (who’d also doubled). However, Lynchburg finally came through against Mr. Cruz in that same 6th inning, going triple-triple-double to knot the score 2-2 with 1 out. Never fear, as RHP Christian Tripp came in to strand that last runner at second base, getting a strike out and a ground out. With the rains menacing in the 8th inning, the Mudcat offense came to life, with Jackson Chourio (now recognized as one of the top 50 prospects in all of baseball) leading off the inning with his 3rd homer of the season to give Carolina a 3-2 lead. Chourio’s dinger was followed by Hendry Mendez’s first pitch double and then Quero’s second pitch, 2-run blast over the center field wall for a sudden 5-2 Mudcat advantage. Leones then walked and the balance of the game was postponed by rain, to conclude on Friday. Let’s give extra credit to Carolina’s defense, in particular Mr. Quero for throwing out two attempted base stealers (vs. yielding zero steals) and Mr. Cruz for picking off a runner in the first inning. Performances of Note: Jeferson Quero – 2-4, HR, double, 2 RBIs Oswel Leones – 2-3, 2 doubles, walk Jackson Chourio – 1-4, HR, RBI Eduardo Garcia – 1-4, double Hendry Mendez – 1-4, double Jesus Chirinos – 1-2, walk, RBI Jheremy Vargas – 1-3, RBI Stiven Cruz – 5 1/3 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks Christian Tripp (pitcher of record) – 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Friday’s outlook: After Carolina tries to polish off the remainder of Thursday night’s game, RHP Israel Puello (6.55 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 in 33 innings) is scheduled to make his 10th appearance of the season, as the Mudcats aim to win both and even the series at 2-2. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Peoria 4, Wisconsin 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Miss Their Chances in 4-0 Loss Enjoy the video highlights which are always exceptional when the Rattlers play at home: Things are again tightening up atop the Midwest League’s West Division, just as Wisconsin’s offense has unfortunately gone cold. With this loss, the Timber Rattlers are one game behind first place Cedar Rapids and one game ahead of third place South Bend. LHP Brandon Knarr was the tough luck loser-of-record in this game, despite once again dominating the opposition, this time only giving up 1 run on 3 hits over 6 innings. That run came around in the 6th inning via some old school baseball: leadoff double, sacrifice bunt, sacrifice fly. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s best offensive chance came and went in the 2nd and 4th innings, when nothing was garnered from a 1st and 2nd, 1-out situation and a 1st and 2nd nobody out opportunity. For the game, the Timber Rattlers went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, but to be fair Peoria weren’t much better in this particular department (3-for-17). Coupled with Wednesday’s shutout and a few innings on Tuesday, Wisconsin’s scoreless streak has now reached 23 innings. Gulp. Although we were counting on Wisconsin’s normally-stellar bullpen to keep them in the contest, it wasn’t meant to be on this night, as RHPs James Meeker and Kent Hasler gave up 3 runs over 2 1/3 innings in the 8th and 9th innings. RHP Brady Schanuel did come in to retire the two batters he faced, thereby stranding one inherited runner to keep the game within reach at 4-0. However, that’s how it would conclude. We would be remiss not to recognize the terrific pitching effort by Peoria’s squad, including Dionys Rodriguez’s 5 shutout innings and the bullpen combination of Levi Prater and Andre Granillo striking out 7 Wisconsin batters over their combined 4 shutout innings. Three Wisconsin errors (two by Ashton McGee, one by Zavier Warren) certainly didn’t help their cause in this one, although they did not result in any unearned runs. Performances of Note: Zavier Warren – 2-4, SB Tyler Black – 1-3, double, walk Brandon Knarr (Loss) – 6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks Friday’s outlook: Wisconsin is down 2-1 in their series and turns to LHP Antoine Kelly (3.27 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 in 44 innings) to make things right in Game 4, while hoping the offense wakes up after consecutive shutout losses. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 10, Pensacola 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Campbell, Coca and Doston Drive Shuckers Offense in 10-7 Victor Looking at a box score of 17 runs and 26 hits, one might not believe that this was a 3-2 contest through 5 innings, before both teams started making the most of their opportunities. Did anyone predict the Shuckers’ 7-8-9 hitters (Noah Campbell, Yeison Coca, Terence Doston) to produce 7 hits, 5 RBIs and 5 runs scored? Heck, they even drew 3 walks and only struck out once. Well done young men! Pensacola grabbed the early 1-0 lead via a Troy Johnston 1st inning homer, while each team stranded one runner in the inning. Biloxi responded to that initial shot with Cam Devanney smacking a dinger of his own in the 2nd inning. The traffic against starters the Shuckers’ TJ Shook and the Blue Wahoos’ Zach McCambley continued throughout the next several innings, though the runs were more scarce. Biloxi did manage to grab a 2-1 lead in the 4th inning on a Doston RBI single to drive in Campbell (who’d reached via a ground rule double). Unfortunately, nemesis Griffin Conine answered with a 2-run homer off of Mr. Shook in the bottom of the 5th inning to give Pensacola its second lead of the game at 3-2. TJ managed to escape the inning without further damage, though it took a fly out and sharp line out to strand a runner at second base. The Shuckers hit brigade finally opened things up in the 7th inning, with RBI singles by Coca, Doston and then a 2-out, 2-run double by Felix Valerio to give Biloxi a 6-3 lead. That lead ultimately grew to 9-3 on a Campbell RBI triple and then back-to-back 8th inning home runs by Thomas Dillard and Tristen Lutz (who remains super-hot since returning from injury). Not wanting to bore the Pensacola home fans, Biloxi’s bullpen made it interesting, with RHP Taylor Floyd (still not himself after missing time to start the season) conceding two runs in the 8th inning and then the normally-reliable RHP Harold Chirino giving up another two runs in the 9th innings to allow the Blue Wahoos to close the gap to 10-7 with nobody out and a runner on 2nd base. Thankfully, Biloxi’s defense saved them in the end, with Chirino throwing out the lead runner at third base on an infield grounder and then a ground ball double play ending the affair. Oh, about that 10th Shucker run? It came in the top of the 9th inning, courtesy of a Coca triple and Doston RBI double. Yes, the unexpected contributions continued all 9 innings in this one. Super-prospect OF Joey Wiemer missed his 2nd straight game, after leaving Tuesday’s contest early. Let’s hope he’s back in action tonight. Performances of Note: Terence Doston – 3-4, double, walk, 3 RBIs Tristen Lutz – 2-5, HR, RBI, SB Noah Campbell – 2-4, triple, double, walk, RBI Yeison Coca – 2-4, triple, walk, RBI Thomas Dillard – 1-5, HR, RBI Cam Devanney – 1-5, HR, RBI Felix Valerio – 1-5, double, 2 RBIs TJ Shook (Win) – 6 IP, 3 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 2 WPs, 4 Ks JT Hintzen – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K Friday’s outlook: Solid RHP Victor Castaneda (2.84 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 44 1/3 innings) will be on the mound tonight, looking to even up the series in Pensacola at 2 games apiece. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham 9, Nashville 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Bulls Slug Their Way Past Sounds Again As terrific as minor league heroes look on a nightly basis, we always need to remember that they’re also human. I say this because we definitely need to give Nashville’s RHP Josh Lindblom a mulligan for his struggles this night, in which he was uncharacteristically tagged for 7 runs and 10 hits over 5 innings of work, including 4 home runs. I imagine it must be a tad bittersweet for Mr. Lindblom to see so many of his teammates getting call-ups to the Big Club recently, whilst he awaits his next turn. We appreciate you Josh!!! And that next turn will come. It was great to see Mark Mathias settle back into his role as an offensive force, with his 5th homer of 2022 giving the Sounds a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Unfortunately, that lead was erased by a 2nd inning 2-run blast from Jordan Qsar and then 3 homers in the 3rd inning (including a second by Mr. Qsar) to quickly put the game out of reach at 7-2. DH/OF Garrett Whitley was welcomed back after a 5-week injury and made his presence known with a 5th inning solo shot, his first home run of 2022. To Mr. Lindblom’s credit, he covered his final 2 1/3 innings in scoreless fashion. Rehabbing Major League All-Star Willy Adames (well, at least I expect he’ll be in the ASG in 2022) had a ground out and line out before a 5th inning single was his last action of his planned short evening. A Durham pitching change in the 6th inning threw Nashville a lifeline, with Chris Muller (not my relation; I mean, it’s not even spelled the same) walking 4 Sounds before Jonathan Davis was unable to drive anyone home with the bases loaded. At least that tightened the contest at 7-4, with highly capable RHP Connor Sadzeck coming in to hopefully keep it that way. Um, no. Two batters, two Bulls’ home runs. 9-4 scoreline. Yes, Durham hit 6 moon balls on the night and all 9 Bulls’ runs scored via balls over the fence. Ugh. Of course, being the best non-MLB squad on Planet Earth, Nashville mounted a comeback, with an 8th inning walk (David Dahl), single (Abraham Almonte), double (Pablo Reyes) and home run (Tyler White – his 7th of the year) closing the gap to 9-7. However, that was as close as Nashville could get, as Durham’s bullpen combination of Seth Blair and Cristofer Ogando retired all 7 Sounds they faced to close it out. Performances of Note: Abraham Almonte – 2-4, double, walk Tyler White – 1-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs Mark Mathias – 1-5, HR, 2 RBIs Garrett Whitley – 1-3, HR, walk, RBI Pablo Reyes – 1-3, double, walk, SB Willy Adames – 1-3 Josh Lindblom (Loss) – 5 IP, 7 R, 10 H, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 3 Ks Zack Brown – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K Matt Hardy – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Friday’s outlook: RHP Caleb Boushley (3.66 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 51 2/3 innings) aims to continue his recent resurgence (7 shutout innings of 3-hit ball last week), which Nashville will need in order to tie up their series in Durham at 2-2. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck tonight, Brewers’ affiliates! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

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Terrific offensive output catapulted Nashville, Biloxi and Carolina to big wins, while the Timber Rattlers held on to a 6-4 victory to claw within a game of first place Cedar Rapids. In all, the Brewers’ affiliates combined for 44 runs and 41 hits, including seven home runs. Forgive me, Father, for my faith-o-meter was low heading into Sunday’s games, in light of the elevated ERAs of our starting pitchers: Mudcats’ Fernando Olguin – 6.75 ERA Rattlers’ Ryne Moore – 16.71 ERA (at High-A level) Shuckers’ Noah Zavolas – 7.71 ERA Sounds’ Alec Bettinger – 7.88 ERA Of course, the real games are played on the field, and “past results are not necessarily predictive of future performance” (or is that an investment caveat?). And the results on Sunday were terrific, with all four Brewer full-season affiliate offenses in high gear: Carolina stormed ahead 3-2 on a Willy Adames (yes, that Willy Adames, rehabbing from injury) hitting a two-run homer, after which the Mudcats would add another ten unanswered runs. Jackson Chourio starred with four hits Wisconsin jumped out to leads of 3-0 and 6-2, then hung on for a terrific win, with OF Tristan Peters homering and driving in three runs Biloxi wasn’t fazed by an early 4-0 deficit, putting up a team-record 16 runs in a game where both offenses were relentless. C Brent Diaz was the star with a home run and five RBIs Nashville had all the answers after a 4-0 early lead had evaporated into a 4-4 tie by the 4th inning, with Abraham Almonte smacking the go-ahead two-run blast and Pablo Reyes adding a three-run shot as insurance As to those starters, Olguin and Moore came through with solid performances, yielding two earned runs and one earned run, respectively, while Zavolas and Bettinger actually saw their ERAs increase (oh no!) as they continue to work back into game shape after long layoffs. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Chourio, Almonte, Diaz, Peters and Zach Vennaro, with shout outs to Jonathan Davis, Reyes, Jesus Chirinos, Robbie Hitt, Tristen Lutz and Thomas Dillard for their own massive contributions to Sunday’s terrific results. Transactions: OF/IF Noah Campbell was activated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 13, Kannapolis 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Adames and Mudcats Slug Out 13-2 Victory The first place Mudcats were not daunted by a first inning 2-0 deficit, ripping off 13 straight runs from the 2nd through the 6th inning to win handily and take the series 5-1 over Kannapolis. In the 2nd inning, Jackson Chourio had the first of his four hits on the night, this one of the infield variety, ultimately scoring on a Jesus Chirinos RBI groundout. Rehabbing DH Willy Adames (yes, it’s totally unfair, we know!) then blasted the first pitch he saw in the 3rd inning to right field for a two-run homer and a Mudcat lead which would never be relinquished. Luis Silva then opened up the flood gates with a bases-clearing double in the 4th inning for a 6-2 lead, which was Silva’s second clutch hit in as many games after a game-tying RBI single in the final inning of Saturday night’s victory. In the same inning, Chourio’s 2nd hit of the night knocked in two more Carolina runs for an 8-2 lead. The hit squad continued their work in the 6th inning, with OF Arbert Cipion smacking his 4th home run of the year and Chirinos adding a bases clearing double to the Cannon Ballers’ misery. Bid kudos go out to starter Fernando Olguin for settling down and not yielding any runs over his final four innings of work. Carolina’s bullpen of Michele Vassalotti, Jesus Montero, Trevor Tietz and Christian Tripp were also fabulous, combining to cover 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Is it promotion time for the dominant Vassalotti, 25-year old Tripp and/or others (e.g. RHP Brannon Jordan, OF Cipion, 2B Zack Raabe)? Let’s see if there’s any announcement on Tuesday. Performances of Note: Jackson Chourio – 4-5, double, 2 RBIs Jesus Chirinos – 2-4, double, 4 RBIs Willy Adames – 1-2, HR, BB, 2 RBIs Arbert Cipion – 1-3, HR, 2 BBs, RBI Luis Silva – 1-4, double, 3 RBIs Hendry Mendez – 1-2, double Zack Raabe – 1-3, HBP Fernando Olguin – 4 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks Michele Vassalotti (Win) – 1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K Jesus Montero – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K Trevor Tietz – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Christian Tripp – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K Next week’s outlook: The 26-19 Mudcats hit the road to take on 24-20 Lynchburg. Expect RHPs Carlos F. Rodriguez (4.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 24 1/3 innings) and Alexander Cornielle to tag-team the opener of the six-game series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 6, Cedar Rapids 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Hold On To Beat Kernels and Earn Series Split Needing a fast start on the road against a tough Cedar Rapids’ squad, Wisconsin’s offense was up to the task, getting a 1st inning run on a Tyler Black leadoff single and three consecutive walks, then getting consecutive home runs from Black and Carlos D. Rodriguez in the 2nd inning for a 3-0 early lead. Of course, when you’re facing the league leaders and have a starting pitcher coming off consecutive rough outings, you don’t want to gift the opposition any runs, but that’s unfortunately exactly what Wisconsin’s defense did, with throwing errors by Ryne Moore and Wes Clarke allowing the Kernels to claw back to 3-2 by the 3rd inning. Matters were made worse when red-hot Rodriguez exited the game with an injured knee after grounding out in the 4th inning. With Joey Wiemer itching for promotion from Biloxi to AAA and Rodriguez finally mashing in his 2nd season of High-A ball, the 21-year-old has actually been on the promotion watch. Let’s pray the injury is not serious. Thankfully, fellow OF Tristan Peters came through in a big way, fouling off three pitches and then hitting a three-run homer in the 4th inning to grow the Timber Rattlers’ lead to 6-2, before the Rattler bats went eerily silent. With only one more Rattler hit the rest of the evening, the team needed a stellar pitching effort the rest of the way to hold off the dangerous Kernels. Starter Moore ably covered six innings on the night, with a 5th inning homer being the only earned run he conceded. RHP Joey Matulovich was exceptional in his one inning of work (two Ks, line out), before RHP James Meeker yielded an 8th inning run on two hits and a walk, thankfully stranding two runners with Wisconsin clinging to a 6-4 lead. Cam Robinson certainly made it interesting by hitting the leadoff batter and giving up a single to open the 9th inning, then adding a one-out walk to load the bases and taking the count full to the next Cedar Rapids hitter. Of course, Mr. Robinson came through as he always does, striking out the final two batters to close out a 6-4 Rattler victory. And with that sigh of relief, Wisconsin can be proud that they managed a 3-3 series split for the week, remaining just one game behind Cedar Rapids for first place. Okay, will we see those expected promotions of LHP Antoine Kelly and RHPs Brandon Knarr, Cam Robinson, and Kent Hasler this week? What about ever-dangerous 2B Tyler Black? Again, let’s hope and pray that OF Rodriguez’s injury does not cause him to miss significant time. Performances of Note: Tristan Peters – 2-4, HR, double, BB, 3 RBIs Tyler Black – 2-4, HR, BB, RBI, SB Carlos D. Rodriguez – 1-3, double, RBI Ashton McGee – 1-3, BB Ryne Moore (Win) – 6 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 5 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks Joey Matulovich – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Cam Robinson (Save) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: The 28-17 Timber Rattlers return home to face 18-27 Peoria. Expect RHP Justin Jarvis start in the opener, who’s coming off a gem in his last outing (6 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 9 Ks). Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 16, Montgomery 11 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Diaz Drives Home Five in Series Finale Victory What a turnaround for the Shuckers after a rough previous week! I believe the three days off (Monday-Wednesday) likely allowed the team to re-focus, while it probably didn’t hurt that the Montgomery Biscuits came into the series with an eight-game losing streak. Well, now the Shuckers have a four-game winning streak to feel excellent about and rather unbelievably sit in a tie for first place in the highly competitive Southern League South Division (the third-place team is only half a game out of first). Imagine scoring 16 runs on an 0-for-5 Joey Wiemer night! This was stunning! RHP Noah Zavolas has obviously not yet found his standard form after missing spring training and the first month of the season, again getting shellacked in this contest: three first-inning runs, on a homer, double, two singles, and a walk two second-inning walks, but thankfully only one run two fourth-inning runs, on two more homers Thankfully, the Biloxi offense was prepared to support their suffering starter, sending eight batters to the plate in a four-run second inning to knot the game at 4-4, with Gabe Holt doubling in a run, Brent Diaz singling in two runs, and Felix Valerio adding a two-out RBI single. Again trailing, this time 6-5 in the 5th inning, Cam Devanney doubled in the tying run and Mr. Diaz added a two-out, two-run single to give Biloxi an 8-6 lead. As mentioned above, key credit goes to RHP Robbie Hitt for calming the waters by retiring all four batters he faced over his 1 1/3 innings. Unfortunately, RHP JT Hintzen ran into trouble in the 6th, 7th innings, and 8th innings, with a walk, single, and passed ball cutting the lead to 8-7 and then a walk, error and three-run homer giving Montgomery ten runs to that point in the evening. Given the defensive miscues, only one of Hintzen’s five runs allowed was actually earned. Thomas Dillard had briefly extended the Shuckers’ lead to 10-7 with a two-run single in the 6th inning, then came through again in the 7th inning with another RBI single to re-take the lead at 11-10. From there, the inning quickly got out of hand for Montgomery, as Jakson Reetz plated a run on an infield single and then OF Tristen Lutz cleared the bases with a three-run double for a 15-10 Biloxi lead. Back to Hintzen, who gave up a double and walk to open the 8th inning before struggling RHP Taylor Floyd entered the game with the challenging two-on, nobody out situation. Mr. Floyd promptly walked the first batter he faced on four pitches and serious fear was creeping in. Was Montgomery going to have a big inning to tie up the game once again? Thankfully, Taylor Floyd came through on this evening, inducing a ground ball double play and striking out the next batter to escape with a 15-11 lead. For good measure, Mr. Diaz connected on his 6th homer of the year in the bottom of the 8th inning to restore Biloxi’s four-run advantage, before RHP Nash Walters closed it out with a three-up, three-down 9th inning (two strikeouts. Performances of Note: Brent Diaz – 3-4, HR, BB, 5 RBIs Tristen Lutz – 2-5, double, 3 RBIs Cam Devanney – 2-4, double, BB, RBI Thomas Dillard – 2-4, BB, 3 RBIs Felix Valerio – 2-5, BB, RBI Jakson Reetz – 1-2, 3 BBs, RBI Gabe Holt – 1-4, double, SF, 2 RBIs Noah Zavolas – 3 2/3 IP, 6 R, 6 H, 4 BBs, 2 WPs, 4 Ks Robbie Hitt – 1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks JT Hintzen (Win) – 2 IP, 5 R (1 ER), 3 H, 3 BBs, 1 K Taylor Floyd – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K Nash Walters – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: The 22-21 Shuckers will bus to 20-20 Pensacola. Expect LHP Nick Bennett (5.21 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 in 38 innings) to start the opener. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 9, Toledo 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Win Finale in Toledo to Earn Series Split Nashville’s prospect of earning a win to avoid their first series loss of 2022 took a hit during pre-game, when expected starter LHP Ethan Small (1.88 ERA) was replaced with RHP Alec Bettinger (7.88 ERA), who’s still rounding into game shape after missing spring training and the first month of the season. Of course, Small’s absence was actually excellent news, since he’s being promoted to The Show to start Game One of the Brewers’ Monday doubleheader against the Cubs. The Sounds’ offense was ready to support their surprise starter, with OF Jonathan Davis opening the game with a double and scoring on a ground out, then the team knocking in two more runs in the 2nd inning on two walks, an error and a sacrifice fly for a 3-0 lead. That lead grew to 4-1 in the 4th inning, courtesy of a Davis RBI double. Unfortunately, Bettinger was hit hard again in this one, giving up: A line-drive single in the first inning A homer and line-drive single in the second inning Two doubles and a walk in the 3rd inning, bailed out by 3B Andruw Monasterio throwing out a runner at home A homer, two singles, and a walk in the 4th inning before exiting with a 4-3 lead with two on and nobody out. Zach Vennaro could not have been thrust into a more difficult spot in his first-ever AAA appearance, but was downright exceptional, getting a ground ball double play and ground out to escape the inning, though one run would score on a throwing error to tie up the game at 4-4. Vennaro then struck out three batters in the 5th inning and induced three ground outs in the 6th inning and ultimately earned the win for his amazing effort. In the top of the 6th inning, Jonathan Davis reached base with his third hit of the evening, following which OF Abraham Almonte cracked his sixth home run of 2022 for a 6-4 Nashville lead. RHP Matt Hardy continued the terrific bullpen work with two scoreless innings before Pablo Reyes put the game out of reach with a 9th inning three-run shot (his fifth of the year) to extend the lead to 9-4. The terrific offensive and bullpen efforts earned the Sounds a 3-3 series split for their week in Toledo. We should note that OF David Dahl was ejected after a three-pitch strikeout in the first inning, never getting to play in the field in this one. Performances of Note: Jonathan Davis – 3-5, 2 doubles, RBI Abraham Almonte – 2-4, HR, double, BB, 2 RBIs Pablo Reyes – 1-4, HR, BB, 3 RBIs, SB Brian Navarreto – 1-3, SF, RBI Weston Wilson – 1-3, BB Tyler White – 1-4, BB Alec Bettinger – 3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 8 H, 2 BBs, 1 K Zach Vennaro (Win) – 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks Matt Hardy – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K Next week’s outlook: Nashville (32-15) remains on the road this week to take on 25-23 Durham, playing on Monday (Memorial Day) before having Tuesday off. 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Biloxi probably needed a day off. Let’s hope they’re getting healthier, sharper, more confident…