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The Brewers’ full season affiliates combined to produce a whopping 57 hits on Thursday, though only managed a 2-2 split. Blake Perkins homered twice in Nashville’s win and Luke Adams produced the game-changing 3-run blast for Carolina, but Biloxi and Wisconsin unfortunately lost close games. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic The Brewers’ full season affiliates combined to produce a whopping 57 hits on Thursday, though only managed a 2-2 split. Blake Perkins homered twice in Nashville’s win and Luke Adams produced the game-changing 3-run blast for Carolina, but Biloxi and Wisconsin unfortunately lost close games. Thursday’s Game Balls go to Blake Perkins, Luke Adams, Thyago Vieira, Ethan Murray and Jadher Areinamo, with honorable mentions to Eddy Alvarez and Felix Valerio. Transactions: RHP/1B Quinton Low activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list OF Tyler Naquin activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list (last played April 28) OF Monte Harrison transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 10, Charlotte 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review the affiliate write-up as part of their Link Report routine: Perkins Powers Sounds To Victory The Sounds built a 7-2 lead by the 4th inning on the back of two homers by left fielder Blake Perkins (4-for-4, 2 HRs, walk, 3 RBIs), nearly squandered it all in the bottom of the 7th inning as the game tightened to 8-7, then held on for the win to give them a 2-1 series lead in Charlotte. The fans saw plenty of action as the teams combined to produce 29 hits. The road game limits our access to game highlights, but here’s RHP Thyago Vieira dominating batters from earlier contests: Three Quick Strikes: Starting RHP Caleb Boushley’s (6 2/3 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks) line looked a lot better through five innings, before yielding one run in the 6th inning, then exiting after consecutive walks with two outs in the 7th inning. 3B Eddy Alvarez (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs) chose an excellent time to break out of his slump (.455 OPS in last 67 PAs), halting the Knights’ momentum with a home run to lead off the top of the 8th inning and push the lead back to 9-7. 1B Jon Singleton and C Alex Jackson also combined on a 6-for-10 night with two RBIs and four runs scored, while the team was happy to see right fielder Tyler Naquin (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) back in action. In a case of two pitchers trending opposite directions, RHP Tyson Miller (retired just one of five batters) had his third straight ineffective outing, while Vieira (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks; stranded two inherited runners in the 8th inning) pitched a five-out save to maintain his perfect 0.00 season ERA. Friday’s outlook: LHP Thomas Pannone (3.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP) is scheduled to make his sixth start as Nashville seeks a 3-1 series lead. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Pensacola 8, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Biloxi Falls in A Back-and-Forth Battle Against Pensacola Biloxi unfortunately managed to lose despite outhitting first-place Pensacola 16-7, blowing leads of 3-0 (sixth inning), 4-3 (seventh inning) and 5-4 (eighth inning). SS Ethan Murray was quite confident that this blast had the distance: There are many more highlights on the Shuckers’ Twitter feed. Three Quick Strikes: This game serves as Exhibit A in explaining why starting RHP Christian Mejias (5 1/3 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 Ks) has a solid WHIP (1.24) and K/9 ratio (11.4), but an unsightly ERA (5.40). He was nearly untouchable through five innings, holding the Blue Wahoos to one single and one walk, before allowing an infield single, walk and 3-run homer in the top of the 6th inning and exiting with the game suddenly tied at 3-3. 23-year old Murray (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs; season OPS .797) has been turning heads with his exceptional fielding and now with his bat as well. DH/OF Tristen Lutz and 2B Felix Valerio (3-for-3, HR, HBP, RBI) each collected their first homers of the season, Carlos D. Rodriguez reached base four times, C Jeferson Quero and 1B Zavier Warren each collected two hits and 3B Tyler Black extended his on-base streak to 26 games. The bullpen of RHPs Cam Robinson, Zach Vennaro and Bo Bowman unfortunately wasn’t able to keep Pensacola down, allowing five runs in 3 2/3 innings, with each allowing at least one run. Friday’s outlook: 21-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (2.82 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 in 44 2/3 IP) is scheduled to make his 10th start of the year, with the Shuckers needing a victory to even the series 2-2. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Peoria 3, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Speed Kills the Rattlers in 3-2 Loss Similar to their friends in Biloxi, Wisconsin outhit the Chiefs 9-to-5, but wasn’t able to convert that advantage to a victory. Thankfully, the Timber Rattlers still lead the series two games to one. As always for home games, here are detailed video highlights compiled by the Timber Rattlers’ terrific media team: You can also listen to the Chris Mehring / Kyle Lobner post-game comments here. Three Quick Strikes: Starting RHP Cameron Wagoner (5 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) shook off two months of struggle and a difficult 2nd inning (two runs on two triples and a single) to produce one of his best starts of the season, though still exited after 75 pitches with the team trailing 2-1. Although 3B Eduardo Garcia doubled and scored on an error in the bottom of the 6th inning to tie the game 2-2, RHP Luis Amaya (3 IP, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K) was ultimately tagged with the loss despite not allowing a hit in three innings of work. A walk, sacrifice bunt, stolen base and RBI groundout were sufficient to produce the Chiefs’ winning run in the top of the 8th inning. After striking out in the 2nd inning, center fielder Eduarqui Fernandez was ejected, but replacement Terence Doston went 2-for-3 to try to help the cause. Friday’s outlook: RHP Stiven Cruz (6.23 ERA in 34 2/3 IP) aims to carry the momentum from a decent last start (5 IP, 2 R, 6 Ks) and earn a win this time. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 11, Lynchburg 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: First-Place Mudcats Win Fifth Straight 11-5 The two-team race for the Carolina League North First Half crown continues, with Carolina winning its fifth straight game and Down East grabbing its third consecutive win, keeping the Mudcats just a half-game in the lead. In this one, the Mudcats first seven batters in their lineup pounded out 15 hits, the biggest of which was undoubtedly 3B Luke Adam’s (1-for-4, HR, walk, 3 RBIs) three-run shot in the top of the 5th inning, which turned a 4-3 deficit into a 6-4 advantage which the Mudcats comfortably added to thereafter. Three Quick Strikes: Though he only pitched one inning, starting 20-year old RHP Quinton Low (1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) was a welcome sight after missing six weeks due to injury. For now, the run allowed on an infield single is credited as earned, but that fails to account for an earlier passed ball which advanced the runner to third base. 23-year old LHP Nate Peterson (4 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks) earned his fourth win, but won’t be pleased with coughing up a 3-1 lead in the 4th inning and striking out just two batters (vs. registering at least 4 Ks in each of his first 8 games). It was an enjoyable parade of activity, as 2B Jadher Areinamo (3-for-4, double, walk) reached base four times, right fielder Kay-Lan Nicasia (2-for-4, double, walk, RBI, SB) and SS Gregory Barrios (3-for-5, 2 RBIs) three times each and center fielder Luis Lara and 1B Jesus Chirinos collected two hits each. Chirinos was pinch hit for in the 5th inning, so we’ll have to monitor his status. Friday’s outlook: RHP Logan Henderson (2.25 ERA with 15 Ks in 8 IP) is scheduled to make his fourth start of the season, with the Mudcats needing to keep winning to stay ahead of Down East. 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Gotta wonder where the real Tyson Miller went. Third straight disastrous outing for him (1 with Brewers, 2 in Nashville). Entered with 2-on, 2-out and Nashville leading 8-3 in the bottom of the 7th inning. Exited lucky to still have an 8-7 lead going into the 8th inning. 3 hits and a hit-by-pitch. Final batter swung at a 1-0 pitch outside the zone to fly out. Hang on Sounds!!!

Switch-hitting Blake Perkins homered to lead off Nashville’s game, but Charlotte responded with 2 runs on 3 hits off Caleb Boushley in the bottom of the frame. Down 2-1; work to do.

Quinton Low just pitched one inning in his return, striking out two but allowing one run (single, stolen base, passed ball, infield RBI single). The Mudcats have scored one as well on a Kaylan Nicasia double and Jesus Chirinos RBI single. RHP Miguel Guerrero pitched the 2nd inning, LHP Nate Peterson the 3rd. 1-1 score.

RF Tyler Naquin returns from injury (last played April 28) and 2B/OF Noah Campbell makes his first AAA start tonight, as Nashville tries to grab a 2-1 series lead in Charlotte. RHP Caleb Boushley (4.95 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 43.2 IP) makes his 12th start of 2023.

AA Biloxi seeks a 2-1 series lead at home against Pensacola, sending RHP Christian Mejias (5.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 in 39.2 IP) out for his 8th start (10th appearance). SS Ethan Murray (.758 OPS in 113 PAs) takes over at shortstop after Freddy Zamora exited early yesterday.

- OF Tyler Naquin activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list (last played April 28) - OF Monte Harrison transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville

The High-A Timber Rattlers aim to extend their series lead to 3-0 with a victory at home against Peoria. Starting RHP Cameron Wagoner (9.00 ERA in 32 IP) really needs to turn a corner. SS Eric Brown Jr. leads the team with 21 stolen bases and has a 20 BB / 25 K ratio.

Low-A Carolina leads their series in Lynchburg 2-0 and welcomes RHP Quinton Low (1.23 ERA in 7.1 IP) back for his first action since being injured on April 21. Veteran C Jose Sibrian has RBIs in each of his last 5 games.

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Anybody else disappointed that CC didn’t bother having either of Toro or Caratini hit today while the Blue Jays sent three RHPs against us?

- RHP/1B Quinton Low activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list

To-ro! To-ro!! To-ro!!!

The AA Shuckers squeaked out a win yesterday at home against Pensacola and aim to grab a 2-0 series lead tonight. RHP Tobias Myers needs to bounce back from two rough outings (11 ER, 17 H in last 8.2 IP). 22-year old 3B Tyler Black has a 24-game on-base streak and leads the 8-team Southern League in OBP (.425), stolen bases (24) and walks (39).

Low-A Carolina looks to take a 2-0 series lead in Lynchburg, with 21-year old RHP Jacob Misiorowski (3.18 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 16.3 K/9 in 22.2 IP) making his 9th start of 2023. 19-year old SS Gregory Barrios comes in with a 7-game hitting streak.

Posting this a bit late. LHP Robert Gasser gets the call as AAA Nashville aims to snap a 3-game skid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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