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Keston Hiura blasts a 3-run homer to the opposite field to give Nashville a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Well, two of those Montgomery runners scored in the top of the 8th inning, as Biloxi now trails 9-8 after leading 8-0 once upon a time. Let’s turn it back around, young men. Meanwhile, Nashville has two aboard (Turang single, Whitley walk) with nobody out in the bottom of the 8th inning, down 2-1.

But hey, it’s a good night. Wisconsin has ended its 10-game losing streak, shutting out Cedar Rapids 4-0. 15 strikeouts for Justin Jarvis, Taylor Floyd(!!) and Robbie Baker. Tristan Peters reached base 3 times (2 doubles, walk) and scored 2 runs in the win, while Wes Clarke reached base 3 times (double, walk, hit-by-pitch).

Looking like a classic 2022 Shuckers’ collapse, as the bases are loaded against Harold Chirino with nobody out in the 8th inning. Carolina’s also fallen behind 2-1 on a throwing error in the 7th inning. Jheremy Vargas has also exited after being hit by a pitch.

Fayetteville took a 1-0 lead over Carolina on a 5th inning homer off starter Segura. Zack Raabe doubled and scored in the 7th inning to tie it up. 1-1 Carolina vs. Fayetteville.

Rehabbing Jake Cousins pitched the 5th inning in Nashville, giving up a run on two singles and a walk, before striking out the final two batters. Nashville then loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom half of the inning, but failed to score. It’s 2-1 Charlotte in the 7th inning.

Jeez. Biloxi gave up 7 unanswered runs: 3 off Knarr in the 6th inning and 4 off Arnaldo Hernandez in the 7th inning. 8-7 Shuckers

Jon Singleton just homered again, his 9th of the month and 19th of the year. 1-1 Nashville and Charlotte through 4 innings.

Jackson Chourio leads off the bottom of the 6th inning with a single and Joe Gray Jr. triples him home. 3-0 Timber Rattlers.

Sal Frelick has reached in 3 of 4 plate appearances (2 singles, walk), the last an RBI single to extend Biloxi’s lead to 8-0 in the 5th inning. Knarr’s throwing 2-hit, shutout ball through 5 1/3 innings.

Justin Jarvis is through 6 scoreless innings of 1-hit ball against a tough Cedar Rapids lineup. Is he done after 90 pitches (60 strikes)? 2-0 Timber Rattlers.

Peralta exited after 52 pitches (3 1/3 IP, 5 Ks). The leadoff batter had singled in the 4th inning and made it to 3rd base on a stolen base and error, then scored on Lucas Erceg’s first pitch in relief. Sounds down 1-0.

Biloxi scored 4 runs on 1 hit (a single) in the 1st inning and has now raced out to a 7-0 lead in the 4th inning. Brandon Knarr is rolling. Thomas Dillard and Noah Campbell are a combined 3-for-4 (all singles) with 5 RBIs. Wisconsin is enjoying a rare lead (during recent stretch), up 2-0 in the 4th inning at home against Cedar Rapids. The runs scored on a balk and a Chourio sac fly. Justin Jarvis is keeping the Kernals off the board. Freddy Peralta is into his 3rd inning in Nashville, working around two singles in the 1st inning. Hiura has our only hit thus far. 0-0. Carolina and Fayetteville each have just one hit (Luis Silva for the good guys) through 3 innings. Miguel Segura’s throwing well. 0-0.

Wait, why is Jeferson Quero out for a 3rd consecutive game? We need his bat! Hopefully the young man is okay.

Strong pitching and some late opponent blunders gave the Sounds a close win. The Shuckers blew open a tight affair with three eighth inning homers. The Timber Rattlers fell behind early in their 10th straight loss. The Mudcats mustered just three hits in their loss. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Strong pitching and some late opponent blunders gave the Sounds a close win. The Shuckers blew open a tight affair with three eighth inning homers. The Timber Rattlers fell behind early in their 10th straight loss. The Mudcats mustered just three hits in their loss. Jason Alexander shut out Charlotte over five innings, as Nashville defeated Charlotte 3-1. Nick Bennett put in his second straight terrific performance, striking out eight in Biloxi’s 6-1 victory over Montgomery, while Garrett Mitchell hit the tie-breaking 8th inning homer. Wes Clarke reached base in all four of his plate appearances, but Wisconsin went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position in their 6-2 loss to Cedar Rapids. Carolina’s offense was largely absent in Fayetteville, as the Mudcats fell behind 4-0 and ultimately lost 5-1. In short season action, the Brewers’ Dominican squads were both victorious, while ACL Blue was unlucky and ACL Gold got rained out. Thursday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Alexander, Bennett, Mitchell and Clarke, as well as Thomas Dillard, with apologies to Tristen Lutz. Transactions: Signed 17-year old RHP Saul Arias out of Puebla, Mexico RHP Luke Barker (elbow) placed on the "Full Season" injured list at AAA Nashville OF Micah Bello moved from the 7-day to the 60-day injured list at High-A Wisconsin (initial placement was June 20th) RHP Max Lazar moved from the 7-day to the 60-day injured list at High-A Wisconsin (initial placement was June 13th) Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 3, Charlotte 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: Mitchell's Go-Ahead Blast Helps Shuckers To 6-1 Victory RHP Jason Alexander’s (5 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) first AAA start since a June 1st promotion to The Show went smoothly, as he induced weak contact over five scoreless innings. 22-year old SS Brice Turang (1-for-3, double, walk) and 23-year old C Mario Feliciano (2-for-4, double, RBI) opened the bottom of the 1st inning with a double and RBI single, respectively, as Nashville grabbed the early 1-0 lead. After RHP Matt Hardy (2.05 season ERA in AA/AAA) pitched a clean 6th inning, RHP Luis Perdomo was surprisingly asked to make a second straight rehab appearance (his sixth since July 13th) after also throwing in Wednesday’s game. Perdomo struggled a bit, giving up a tying run on a walk, single and RBI groundout before RHP Zack Brown (3.55 season ERA in AAA) entered to get the final out of the 7th inning. Perdomo was also assisted by a nice defensive play by 3B Patrick Dorrian. Rehabbing RHP Justin Topa ran into similar trouble in the 8th inning (leadoff single and walk), but escaped unharmed through a fly out and ground ball double play, setting the stage for the Sounds’ offense to finally re-awaken. A one-out double by DH Jon Singleton (.821 season OPS) and single by 2B Pablo Reyes (2-for-3, walk; .837 season OPS) had Nashville poised to grab the lead in the bottom of the 8th inning, though it ultimately occurred in bizarre fashion, with a wild pitch walk scoring Singleton and a catcher throwing error also plating Reyes on the same play. RHP Trevor Kelley (0.41 season ERA in AAA) reminded us that he’s also stellar, striking out the side swinging in the 9th inning for his fifth AAA save this year. Friday’s outlook: Rehabbing RHP Freddy Peralta is scheduled to make his second rehab start in Nashville, as the Sounds aim for a fourth straight victory at home. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 6, Montgomery 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Late Runs Lead Sounds Past Knights Similar to the Sounds’ contest, Biloxi found itself knotted 1-1 entering the 8th inning on the back of terrific starting pitching from LHP Nick Bennett (6 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 8 Ks). Bennett actually exited down 1-0 on a 3rd inning homer, but 1B Thomas Dillard (2-for-3, HR, double, walk, RBI) doubled and scored on a C Brent Diaz single to tie the game in the 7th inning. After RHPs Kent Hasler and Robbie Hitt pitched scoreless 7th and 8th innings, the Shucker offense erupted in the bottom of the 8th inning, with OF Garrett Mitchell (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs) hitting the clutch 2-run homer to center field to take a 3-1 lead. Mitchell’s blast was followed by a OF Tristen Lutz (2-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) two-run shot and then Dillard smacking a solo homer to swiftly give Biloxi a comfortable 6-1 lead. 25-year old (and presumably free agent-to-be) RHP Nash Walters pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning, as he continues the best baseball of his career (zero earned runs over his last 16 games, with 26 strikeouts over 16 2/3 innings during this stretch). Friday’s outlook: LHP Brandon Knarr (2.63 season ERA in High-A/AA) is scheduled to start Friday’s game, as Biloxi looks to grab a 3-1 series lead at home against Montgomery. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Cedar Rapids 6, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, details: Slow Start Dooms Rattlers Also check out the game highlights put together by the Timber Rattlers’ exceptional media team: Knowing that Wisconsin came in with a 9-game losing streak, Cedar Rapids immediately jumped on the Timber Rattlers, scoring four runs on three hits and three walks in the 1st inning. Starting RHP Israel Puello (4 1/3 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 6 BB, 5 Ks) had been promoted from Low-A Carolina in part on the strength of his 61K / 17 BB ratio, so his struggle for control in this game (his 5th start in High-A) was an aberration for him. DH Wes Clarke (3-for-3, two doubles, walk, RBI) doubled in OF Jackson Chourio (1-for-5) in the bottom of the 1st inning, then SS Ethan Murray (1-for-3, double, walk) doubled and scored to tighten the contest at 4-2 in the 2nd inning. However, Wisconsin stranded one runner in the 2nd inning and the bases loaded in the 3rd inning before the Kernals started padding their lead. For the game, the Timber Rattlers went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring positions, stranding 10 men on base. RHPs Zach Mort (3 2/3 IP, 4 Ks) and James Meeker (1 IP, 2 Ks) were solid in relief, combining to pitch 4 2/3 innings without yielding any earned runs. Friday’s outlook: LHP Antoine Kelly (3.41 ERA) is Friday’s scheduled starter per the Thursday Game Notes, but let’s play it by ear as he just threw 100 pitches in Sunday’s contest. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fayetteville 5, Carolina 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Perez Homers in 5-1 Loss in Fayetteville With Chourio promoted and Jeferson Quero getting a rest day, this game was a challenge for the Mudcat offense, which only managed three hits and three walks against 16 strikeouts. The Woodpeckers grabbed a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning against RHP Stiven Cruz on a hit-by-pitch and 2-run homer by OF Joey Loperfido. The 23-year old Loperfido (c’mon Astros, promote the man) then bested Cruz again in the 5th inning with another 2-run blast. OF Hedbert Perez hit a solo shot in the 7th inning for the Mudcats’ sole run, his 12th of the year, to briefly cut the gap to 4-1. Perhaps the game’s biggest bright spot was the returns of LHP Karlos Morales (last pitched July 4th) and Brannon Jordan (last pitched July 3rd). Neither allowed an earned run in their one inning of work each. The Mudcats’ youngest pitcher 19-year old RHP Jeison Pena (2.83 season ERA in Rookie / Low-A) also pitched a scoreless inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Miguel Segura (4.70 ERA) is expected to be on the hill for Game 4 of the series, as Carolina tries to take a 3-1 series lead in Fayetteville. ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE Final: ACL Cubs 4, ACL Brewers Blue 3 (final in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Some claim that it’s better to be lucky than good and the Cubs clearly subscribe to this mantra. RHP Jared Albir (5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 2 BB, 1 balk, 7 Ks) had dominated the ACL Cubs, allowing only an unearned run in the 1st inning. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue tied the game in the 3rd inning on a Daniel Guilarte (1-for-3, walk, RBI) single and grabbed a 3-1 lead in the 4th inning on a wild pitch and C Felipe Valderrama (1-for-2, HBP, RBI) single. However, after our Blue Squad squandered a two-on, nobody out opportunity in the top of the 6th inning, the lucky Cubs used a walk and consecutive 2-out infield singles to tie the game 3-3 in the bottom of the 6th inning, then took the 4-3 lead on a triple. OF Jace Avina (0-for-2) was plunked to start the game and then again to commence the 7th inning, leaving him stuck at 9 homers on the season and unable to take over this game. Postponed (Rain): ACL Brewers Gold vs. ACL Reds I assume they’ll make up this game via an August 9th doubleheader, but don’t quote me. Time will tell. DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE Final: DSL Brewers1 6, DSL Texas Red 1 Box Score / Game Log 17-year old LHP Wande Torres (5 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 3 Ks) and 18-year old Dikember Sanchez (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) were both terrific in limiting Texas Red to one run over eight innings. The Brewers1 squad grabbed its first lead on a 3B Jhonny Severino (1-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs) two-run homer in the 3rd inning, his second of the year. OF Duncan Garcia (1-for-4, HR, RBI) extended the lead with solo shot in the 4th inning, also his second of the season. OF Luis Lara (1-for-4, RBI, SB) also knocked in a run on an infield single in the 5th inning. The Brewers1 team only managed to garner five hits, but made the most of them, along with five helpful errors by Texas Red. Zero errors for Brewers1 in nine innings is terrific to see at this level. Final: DSL Brewers2 11, DSL Phillies White 3 Box Score / Game Log 20-year old RHP Jerel Vizcaino (5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 4 Ks; season ERA 1.93) had another outstanding outing, while 18-year old David Dominguez (2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) also had an encouraging performance. 18-year old 1B Yeison Perez (3-for-5, triple, double, walk, 4 RBIs) nearly hit for the cycle, opening scoring with an RBI triple in the 1st inning, extending the lead to 3-0 with an RBI double in the 3rd inning and plating two more runs for a 10-1 lead with a single to center field in the 5th inning. He also lined out (4th inning) and grounded out (7th inning). The Phillies walked him in his final opportunity to complete the cycle. 17-year old OF Reminton Batista (3-for-5, triple, walk, RBI) had his best game of the year, lifting his season batting average to .271 and season OPS to .689. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck on Friday to all teams! 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Trevor Kelley is good at baseball:

Good to see that Wiemer’s healthy enough to enter and play left field in the 9th inning. Now don’t tell me that Lutz (who Wiemer replaced, following Lutz’ 9th inning homer) has any injury issue.

I feel like we almost have to trade from our lower level infield surplus. Not sure how we’ll find enough playing time next year - Jadher Areinamo, Daniel Guilarte, Gregory Barrios, Jheremy Vargas, Alexander Perez, Jose Caballero, Eric Brown, Robert Moore, Dylan O’Rae, Ben Metzinger…

Gonna have to promote Mitchell to AAA alongside Frelick. Sorry Biloxi fans. Enjoy these super prospects while you can!

Just 3 hits for Carolina in their 5-1 loss. This is what we feared for the Low-A squad with the promotion of Chourio. But at least Brannon Jordan and Karlos Morales both returned to action for the first time since July 3rd and July 4th, respectively.

Wishing Rafael Martinez (released) and Breiner Carvajal (retired) success in their upcoming ventures, whether in baseball or elsewhere in life. The 20-year old Martinez, an outfielder signed from Venezuela in July 2018, had encouraging seasons in the DSL as a 17-year old (2019) and 19-year old (2021): posting OPS' of .652 and .774 those years, including a .386 OBP in the latter season. 20 stolen bases in 24 attempts across the two campaigns, along with a fair amount of playing time in center field, tells us speed is a key part of his game. Martinez's half-season stateside in 2022 also hasn't been bad, with a .232 AVG / .343 OBP / .304 SLG, but 27 strikeouts in 67 plate appearances was perhaps the sore thumb. To me, this was a difficult cut - 2/3rds of his innings were in center field and he only committed one error in 131 innings this year. 20-year old RHP Carvajal was signed from Venezuela in November 2018, but did not debut until August 2021 due to injuries, the Covid wipe-out and more injuries. That 2021 season essentially comprised of rehab work at ACL Blue/Gold - 7 games, 8 innings, 9 earned runs, 6 hits, 13 walks, 3 hit-by-pitch, 3 wild pitches, 12 strikeouts. In 2022, Carvajal went right back onto the injured list before getting any additional playing time.

TJ Shook had a terrific outing for Biloxi, though the offense has only managed 2 hits thus far. 2-2 late. 1B Jesus Chirinos is having a productive 21st birthday for Carolina. 6-2 late.

Nashville is shooting for a 2-0 series lead at home against Charlotte, with RHP Caleb Boushley (3.43 ERA in 94 1/3 innings) starting tonight after a deserved 10-day rest. SS Brice Turang has reached base in 13 straight games, sporting a 1.094 OPS during his hot streak:

Biloxi has won 4 of its past 5 games and looks to take a 2nd straight game at home against Montgomery. 24-year old RHP TJ Shook (3.94 ERA in 82 1/3 High-A / AA innings) makes the start tonight, looking to go longer than his last outing (3 IP, 1 R, 67 pitches). LF Sal Frelick is scorching with a 1.079 OPS in July: