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Quite the back-and-forth game in Nashville. Stallings conceded 3 runs early, Alfaro hit one 454 feet to spark a 5-run 5th inning. However, Stallings allowed 4 consecutive hits to start the 6th inning, putting Nashville behind again 6-5. Delgado tripled and scored in the bottom half of the inning, but then Zastryzny conceded a triple and a run in the top of the 7th. In the bottom of the 7th, Black walked, Quero doubled to opposite field, then Dunn hit a 105.1mph grounder to short...which resulted in a 6-3-2 double play. Ugh. But Daz hit the next pitch 110.3mph into center field to tie it. Then Delgado took strike 3, but it was called a ball and followed with a 104.7mph run-scoring single. 8-7 Sounds thru 7 innings. Easton McGee is pitching.

SS Jesus Made has 8 extra-base hits in 13 games at Wisconsin, who seek a 2-1 series lead at Beloit. 25-year old RHP Tanner Gillis (2.61 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 5.8 K/9 in 48.1 High-A IP) gets tonight’s start.

RHP Brett Wichrowski tossed 7 innings on Saturday (3 R, 4 Ks) and aims to help AA Biloxi avoid a 3-0 series deficit at home against Chattanooga. SS Cooper Pratt has a 7-game hitting streak and has lifted his season OPS to .713 (vs. league average .661).

The AAA Sounds can take a 3-0 home series lead over Louisville behind RHP Garrett Stallings, who had a bounceback outing last week (5 IP, 2 R, 6 Ks). 3B Raynel Delgado has homered in 3 of his last 4 games and has an .872 OPS over his last 137 PAs.

The Low-A Mudcats have a 0.5 game second half division lead over Fredericksburg, so need to keep winning. LHP Wande Torres (5.28 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 73.1 IP) starts and RF Tyler Rodriguez returns (first game in 6 days - .655 OPS), targeting a 2-1 series lead at Salem.

And Raynel Delgado picks up right where he left off yesterday, with this 101.7mph, 389-foot shot:

One pitch, one swing, 103.5mph, 378-foot homer for Rhys Hoskins:

RHP KC Hunt (4.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 92 IP) gets a start on 4 days’ rest for AA Biloxi, as they need a win to even their home series against Chattanooga. 1B Blake Burke has 9-game hitting streak; C Matt Wood 6 games.

LHP Tate Kuehner is poised for his 2nd career AAA start (5.1 IP, 1 R, 4 Ks last week) as AAA Nashville aims for a 2-0 home series lead over Louisville. What does 3B Ray Delgado have ready as an encore after his cycle yesterday?

He and Kevin Garcia seem to be MIA. Hope they’re healthy.

Ray Delgado - 103.8mph double in the 6th inning. He only needs a single to complete the cycle. Go Sounds!!

- OF/INF Adam Hall transferred to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list - RHP Chandler Welch transferred to Low-A Carolina’s 60-day injured list - RHP Jesus Flores transferred to Low-A Carolina’s 60-day injured list - RHP Tyler Bryant transferred to AA Biloxi’s full season injured list - RHP Chase Costello transferred to AA Biloxi’s full season injured list

Transactions: OF Steward Berroa optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Bishop Letson activated from High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list RHP Michael Fowler assigned to AAA Nashville from Low-A Carolina Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham 8, Nashville 4 Box Score and Game Log Cameron Drills Two-Run Shot, Sounds Fall in Series Finale to Bulls - The Sounds’ battled valiantly to lead most of the game, but ultimately ran out of pitchers while leading 4-3 in the 8th inning at Durham. Starting RHP Easton McGee did the team a big solid by delivering 3 scoreless innings on an efficient 37 pitches (2 H, 2 BB, 1 K) in his first start of 2025, after 32 consecutive relief appearances, during which time DH Jeferson Quero (1-for-2, walk, HBP) started a 2-run rally with a leadoff 2nd inning walk. OF Daz Cameron (2-for-5) doubled and was stranded in the 3rd inning, so went bigger to hit a 107.2mph 2-run homer in the 5th inning to restore Nashville’s 2-run lead at 4-2, while RHP Blake Holub did well to complete two innings of relief for the first time this season (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks). With no pitching arms remaining as RHP Justin Yeager entered in the bottom of the 7th inning, he unfortunately issued 4 consecutive walks before finding the zone to maintain a 4-3 lead, but the 41 pitches limited him to that sole frame. 7 of the 8 runs were surrendered by a catcher (Nick Kahle - 5) and a Low-A pitcher called up in an emergency move (Fowler - 2). Sounds’ Extras: To his credit, despite allowing a game-tying homer on his second pitch, Kahle did well to retire 2 batters (fly out, pop out) to get within one out of exiting the 8th inning with the game tied 4-4, though things went haywire thereafter. It seems reasonable to assume that Carlos F. Rodriguez and Chad Patrick were held out as pitching depth for the Brewers (19 games in 18 days). The more worrisome development is the absence of LHP Bruce Zimmermann, who leads all Brewers’ minor leaguers in innings pitched (112 IP) but was a late scratch from Friday’s planned start. The only other pitcher who might have been available for limited work was rehabbing LHP Rob Zastryzny. He last pitched on Wednesday (4 batters) and Thursday (1 batter) and we hope remains on track to a full recovery. Next week’s outlook: Nashville returns home to host Reds’ affiliate Louisville for six games, commencing on Tuesday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbus 7, Biloxi 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: DeBerry Ties Career-High with 7 Strikeouts, Shuckers Drop Finale to Clingstones Starting RHP Jaron DeBerry was terrific despite pitching on 4 days’ rest (5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 Ks), but unfortunately the team was not able to step up with more run support or shutdown bullpen work. After LHP Mark Manfredi retired 3 batters on 11 pitches and OF Bladimir Restituyo homered (1-for-2, HR, sac bunt, RBI) to give the Shuckers a 2-1 advantage, a leadoff 7th inning infield single seemed to unnerve Manfredi, with 2 wild pitches, a walk, double and homer following for a 5-2 deficit. DH Blake Burke continued his hot streak, getting on base 3 times (double, single, walk), but unfortunately he was stranded each time. OF Garrett Spain also had a decent day at the plate (1-for-3, walk, RBI). Shuckers’ Extras: We’ve not seen C Darrien Miller in action since his early exit on Wednesday, so C Eric Martinez (1-for-4, double, run) got a start after 3 consecutive games behind the plate for Matt Wood. RHP Austin Roberts was the team’s most effective reliever: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi extends their homestand by welcoming Reds’ affiliate Chattanooga, with LHP Nate Peterson the most likely candidate to start Tuesday’s series opener despite far better numbers relieving (2.61 ERA, 8.8 K/9) than starting (7.11 ERA, 5.0 K/9). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Great Lakes 5, Wisconsin 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, more game details: Errors Prove Fatal to Wisconsin Despite the defeat, Wisconsin’s media team put together video highlights from their close defeat: We’ve also got the extensive 31-minute Mehring-Lobner postgame podcast, featuring SS Jesus Made (with Hedbert Perez translating), RHP Bishop Letson and Manager Victor Estevez. Getting promising 20-year old prospect RHP Bishop Letson (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks on 32 pitches) back from injury for his first game since May 8 was a big victory, despite the ultimate game result. Per @biedergb in our Minor League Forum: “Letson looked good overall. 95 on his first pitch, but was 93-94 mph, and his breaking ball was great when he located, a few were erratic. Good outing back.” Per the linked game report, SS Jesus Made (2-for-3, 2 doubles, walk, run) and OF Luis Castillo (1-for-3, triple, walk, 3 RBIs) started the game with a bang, but the offense only produced 2 hits after the 1st inning. LHP Jesus Broca threw well (3 2/3, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks), stranding a baserunner for Letson, but was hurt by 3 infield singles in a 4-hit, 2-run third inning, while it was a mixed bag for RHP Aaron Rund (1 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 2 Ks) and LHP Anthony Flores (3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Three errors, two unearned runs and a baserunner picked off were certainly blemishes, but Wisconsin pitchers managed to strike out 10 Loons vs. only 2 Ks for Timber Rattlers’ hitters. Castillo also smashed a ball 108mph in the 5th inning which would have been a 2-run homer on most days (10mph winds coming in on Sunday). 1B Tayden Hall keeps walking (8 walks in last 24 PAs), but an 0-for-16 skid at the plate (0-for-3 today with 1 walk; .162 season average) may still be a bit frustrating. A whopping 34,360 fans watched the six home games in Grand Chute and we’ll hopefully see similar or better figures for the team’s final homestand of 2025 from August 26-31. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin will drive down to Beloit to battle the Marlins’ affiliate, with RHP Travis Smith (5 2/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 0 Ks on Tuesday) the most likely starting pitcher on Tuesday. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 4, Fayetteville 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Take Series Finale at Fayetteville Starting 18-year-old RHP Tyler Renz hadn’t pitched in a game in 19 days, but was yet again effective (3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 WP, 2 Ks in 40 pitches) and exited with the game tied 1-1. From @biedergb again: “He worked efficiently and got a lot of grounders. Struck out a few his curveball was his main weapon, but good to see him get through 3 innings.” Faced with the prospect of falling into a tie for first place in the second half standings, 2B Josh Adamczewski (3-for-4, double, walk, RBI), OF Josiah Ragsdale (2-for-4, double, walk, 2 runs) and SS Filippo Di Turi (1-for-2, 3 walks, RBI) led the offense which pushed 3 runs across in the 7th inning to break a 1-1 tie. RHP Bryan Rivera (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) was very effective in middle relief, stranding baserunners at 2nd and 3rd in the fourth inning before only allowing one harmless single over his remaining 2 innings. Mudcats’ Extras: LHP Bjorn Johnson allowed 2 singles in each of the 7th and 8th innings before escaping and RHP Garrett Hodges conceded 2 runs on 2 singles and a walk in the bottom of the 9th before inducing a groundout to preserve the Win. With the victory, Carolina remains one game ahead of Fredericksburg and two games ahead of Fayetteville in the 2nd half standings, with 19 regular season games remaining. Next week’s outlook: Carolina remains on the road, heading over to Salem, Virginia (adjacent to Roanoke) to take on the Red Sox’s affiliate for 6 games beginning on Tuesday. RHP Melvin Hernandez is the most likely starter for Tuesday’s game. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the Dominican Summer League squads play their penultimate games of 2025 (Blue hosting Royals Fortuna, Gold playing at Royals Ventura) at 10:00am CST, while the Milwaukee Brewers play a split doubleheader at the Cubs (1:20pm and 7:05pm CST start times). 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

18-year old RHP Tyler Renz (3.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in ACL/Low-A 57.2 IP) makes his first appearance in 19 days, as the Low-A Mudcats seek to avoid a 5-2 series loss at Fayetteville and falling into a first place tie. 2B Josh Adamczewski has a 1.031 OPS in 90 PAs since his return from injury.

22-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry makes his 2nd start of the week (6 IP, 3 R, 6 Ks on Tuesday), as AA Biloxi aims to earn a 4-2 home series win over Columbus. DH Blake Burke is 12-for-28 with 4 HR and 3 doubles during his 7-game hitting streak.

After 32 relief appearances, RHP Easton McGee (4.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 47 AAA/MLB IP) makes his first start of 2025, as AAA Nashville gets a second and final chance to clinch a series win at Durham. CF Drew Avans has a .333 AVG during his 9-game hitting streak.

20-year old RHP Bishop Letson has returned from injury (first game since May 8; 1.33 ERA with 30 Ks in 27 IP) for High-A Wisconsin, who need a home win to earn a 3-3 series split against Great Lakes. SS Jesus Made is hitting .438 during his 8-game hitting streak.

The Loons ran us ragged: 8 for 8 in stolen bases vs. Dinges. Gotta figure Dinges will shore up his defense in the off-season and destroy everyone next year.

22-year old RHP Ryan Birchard (4.21 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 83.1 IP) gets a home start as High-A Wisconsin shoots for a 3-2 series lead against Great Lakes. 3B Andrew Fischer is 5-for-9 with 3 RBIs over his first 2 career games.

18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies has gotten more strikeouts but also conceded more runs over his last 2 starts (9.2 IP, 7 R, 10 Ks). He looks to help Low-A Carolina even their series at Fayetteville 3-3. DH Jose Anderson has homered in 3 of his last 8 games.

RHP Brett Wichrowski has struggled in his last few outings (15 IP, 12 R, 12 Ks), so aims to turn it around and lead AA Biloxi to a 3-2 home series lead over Columbus. DH Blake Burke has homered in 3 games during his 6-game hitting streak.

LHP Josh Maciejewski pitched 2 innings on Thursday (0 R, 1 K in 20 pitches) and gets the start today at Durham, as AAA Nashville seeks to clinch a series win. DH Jeferson Quero has homered in 2 of his last 3 games.

The High-A Timber Rattlers lead their home series over Great Lakes 2 games to 1 and look to see what 2B Jesus Made and 3B Andrew Fischer have in store after their 3-hit games yesterday. RHP Sam Garcia (5.22 High-A ERA; 2.08 Low-A ERA) needs a Win to snap his 8-game losing streak.