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The AAA Nashville Sounds are seeking win #90 of the season, having already clinched the division title. They lead this week's series in Louisville 4-1 and are going with a bullpen game today, as RHP Robbie Baker (3.63 ERA in 62 IP, mainly at High-A Wisconsin) makes his first ever minor league start. 3B Patrick Dorrian, who had major contributions in yesterday's pennant-clinching victory, comes in with a 6-game hitting streak:

And Brown does just that, on 5 pitches. Line drive third-to-first double play by Dorrian, then a Singleton-to-Brown groundout. It’s time for Manfred’s Man to make some appearances.

Dorrian doubled and moved to 3rd on a balk with 1 out, but Severino and Navaretto couldn’t bring him home in the top of the 9th inning. Now, Erceg has given up a first pitch single and Is lifted for Zack Brown. Gotta get out of this and get to extras.

Ugh. Topa and Erceg worked themselves into quite the 8th inning pretzel. 2 runs in, bases loaded, 2 outs, 3-3 game.

We most likely retain control, as he came via trade (from Orioles) instead of signing-after-release like Dylan Moore or Mitch Longo. 22 homers in AA last year, solid adjustment in AAA in the latter half of this year. Good little find, I think.

Probably just his day to rest, though it would have been nice to have him in the majors the last 40 games or so.

Weird to see Esteury Ruiz in a mini-slump: O-for-his-last-13. He flies out to end the 3rd inning after Matt Lipka has tripled. Still 0-0.

Good escape. Now blow this game open.

Sounds' game should start in 15 minutes after this 70-minute rain delay:

Leaving Lauer in like it's May 23rd or something... I pray this works out!!!

Anybody up in the 'pen?

AAA Nashville can clinch a series victory in Louisville and more importantly the International League West Division season title with a win tonight. RHP Caleb Boushley (12-2, 3.34 ERA in 121 1/3 IP) aims for his 13th win. RF Joey Wiemer (.904 OPS in 160 AAA plate appearances) returns from a recent absence:

This is too bad, especially as I believe the organization had been quite high on him at a time. Signed in July 2017 out of Venezuela, Daniel Castillo debuted in 2018 as a 17-year old in the DSL, playing principally shortstop and posting a .570 OPS with 9 stolen bases in 17 attempts. Just 18 when he made the move stateside in 2019, Castillo spent his entire time that year playing shortstop, producing a rough .541 OPS in Arizona with 8 stolen bases in 10 attempts. After the Covid wipeout, he spent most of the first half of the 2021 season at Low-A Carolina, where the then-20-year old struggled with a .512 OPS in 72 plate appearances, before going back to Arizona and coming through with an .841 OPS in 73 plate appearances. That season, Castillo stole 9 bases and was not caught once, while he split time defensively between shortstop, third base and second base. Breaking camp in 2022, we'd expected him to get another tour at Low-A Carolina, but there was no placement whatsoever until he went on the 7-day injured list in early June. As it is, he didn't play at all this season, so his last official game was in Arizona in September 2021. I echo Joseph's well-wishes to Mr. Castillo in his upcoming life adventures.

- RHP Jake Cousins optioned from MLB Brewers to AAA Nashville (making room for the return of LHP Eric Lauer from injury) - RHP Braudin Ciprian of DSL-Brewers1 placed on the restricted list (60-game Stanozolol suspension)

Brewers 11th round pick in 2017, 23-year old RHP Max Lazar (4.22 ERA with 19 Ks in 32 IP at High-A) will also enjoy the warm weather down under, where it's typically 80 degrees in Brisbane from November-January:

Brewers 11th round pick in 2022, 21-year old RHP Cameron Wagoner (0.77 ERA with 16 Ks in 11 2/3 IP at Low-A) is headed to Australia for the winter:

While Robert Gasser and the bullpen registered mostly zeroes, the irrepressible Sounds collected nine hits, drew nine walks and stole six bases in a comfortable 5-1 victory. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic While Robert Gasser and the bullpen registered mostly zeroes, the irrepressible Sounds collected nine hits, drew nine walks and stole six bases in a comfortable 5-1 victory. Thursday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Gasser, Sal Frelick (39-game on-base streak) and record-setting Jon Singleton (112 walks on the season). Transactions: Signed 19-year-old RHP Yonawil Florimon on 9/17 - listed at 6'0", 150, no home country stated online at this time. Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Louisville 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Singleton Breaks Walks Record, Sounds Shut Down Bats 23-year-old starting LHP Robert Gasser (6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 5 BB, 1 WP, 8 Ks) is apparently unfazed by the bright lights of AAA baseball, making a superb fourth start at this level. Despite the leadoff Louisville batter reaching base in each of the first three innings (two via walk, one via single), Gasser buckled down each time to leave the runners stranded as the Sounds’ offense steadily compiled a comfortable lead. Catcher Mario Feliciano plated 1B Jon Singleton (2-for-3, 2 walks) with a 2nd inning RBI double for an early 1-0 lead. SS Cam Devanney (1-for-2, 3 walks) later singled and scored on an error in the 4th inning and 3B Brice Turang (1-for-4, double, walk) doubled and scored on a DH Pedro Severino RBI single in the 5th inning to extend the lead to 3-0. LF Sal Frelick (2-for-4, walk, 2 SBs) had already extended his on-base streak to 39 games with a leadoff walk in the 3rd inning, then singled to lead off the 6th inning, stole second base and scored on a 2B Pablo Reyes RBI single as Nashville’s lead grew to 4-0. With a Louisville runner on first base and Gasser needing one more out in the bottom of the 6th inning to complete a scoreless start, the Bats unfortunately notched an infield single and then an RBI double to bring the potential game-tying run to the plate. However, Sounds’ Manager Rick Sweet confidently kept the Gassmeister in to get the final out of that frame and he came through by inducing Michael De Leon to fly out to right field. RHP's JC Mejia, Lucas Erceg and Trevor Kelley were nearly flawless in three innings of bullpen work, allowing just one of ten hitters to reach base with a meaningless single. This was Kelley’s first action in Nashville since September 2nd, after spending nearly three weeks with the Brewers (part on taxi squad, part on MLB roster). The Sounds grabbed the final run of the game without a hit in the 8th inning, as CF Jonathan Davis was hit-by-pitch, stole second base, moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored on yet another wild pitch. With Toledo and Columbus splitting a Thursday doubleheader, Nashville’s magic number to clinch the International League’s West Division is down to one game. Any victory by Nashville in its remaining five games or loss by Toledo in its final six games will send the Sounds to Las Vegas for the AAA playoffs. Three Quick Strikes and a Footnote: Singleton drew his 111th and 112th walks of the season in this game, breaking Otis Nixon’s long-standing Nashville record. The Stolen Base is returning to Milwaukee next season. The Sounds grabbed six bases in this contest, with nobody caught stealing – two for RF Matt Lipka, two for Frelick and one each for Davis and Turang. With larger bases and speed to burn coming to the majors in 2023, expect a lot of exciting action on the bases next year. Leading 5-1 in the top of the 9th inning, Frelick exited for a pinch hitter, though I suspect that this was more about giving him a breather. We’ll have to watch the Friday and Saturday lineups to know if we should be concerned. Feliciano’s two passed balls give him 13 on the season, potentially raising concerns that an old problem is rearing its head. We believe in you Mario! Expect him to be back in top form by his next turn behind the plate. Friday’s outlook: Sounds’ Pitcher of the Year RHP Caleb Boushley (12-2 record, 3.34 ERA in 121 1/3 IP) goes for his 13th victory tonight (with no losses since April 12th!), as Nashville aims to take a 4-1 series lead. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Let’s clinch on Friday! 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

Nashville looks to grab a 3-1 series lead in Louisville, with LHP Robert Gasser making his 4th start in AAA tonight (4.11 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 15 1/3 AAA innings). LF Sal Frelick's on-base streak has reached 38 games and 2B Pablo Reyes returns from a recent injury:

AAA Nashville seeks a win to edge ahead 2-1 in their series in Louisville and hold off the hard-charging Toledo Mud Huns (winners of 12 straight; now 4.0 games back). RHP Josh Lindblom will look to continue his excellent recent form (2.06 ERA with 5-0 record and 40 Ks in last 35 IP). Rehabbing CF Jonathan Davis has a 5-game hitting streak, while OF Joey Wiemer and INF/OF Pablo Reyes remain absent (both last played on September 17th):

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Brewers 9th round selection in 2019, 21-year old C Darrien Miller (.760 OPS in 381 High-A plate appearances) will also join Brisbane:

Brewers 2nd round selection in 2022, 20-year old SS/2B Robert Moore (.770 OPS in 125 Low-A plate appearances) will play for Brisbane:

Shuckers development/assistant pitching Michael O'Neal coach joins Brisbane for the upcoming winter league: