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- CF Jonathan Davis' contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing CF Lorenzo Cain, who was designated for assignment in a mutual decision after reaching 10 years' MLB service time) - RHP Brandon Woodruff sent to AAA Nashville on rehab assignment

...14 hours later, CF Jonathan "Sparkplug" Davis has been called up to the Majors.

26-year old RHP Thomas Jankins of Massachusetts was drafted by the Brewers in the 13th round of the 2016 draft out of Quinnipiac University. A reliable performer, Jankins scaled through 5 minor league levels (High Rookie Helena to AAA San Antonio) in just 4 seasons, skipping High-A Carolina altogether. In spite of the aggressive placements, Jankins accumulated respectable stats over those first 4 seasons: 88 games (77 starts), 30-24 record, 3.95 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 3.2 K/BB ratio. The biggest surprise was his promotion to AAA in April 2019 on a full-time basis ahead of more-heralded Trey Supak, Cody Ponce and Marcos Diplan, but Mr. Jankins wasn’t overwhelmed by AAA ball at age 23/24, battling to a respectable 4.38 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 123 1/3 innings in the notoriously difficult Pacific Coast League that season. Unfortunately, the 2020 Covid wipeout stunted Jankins’ momentum and he never got going at AAA Nashville in 2021, registering a 6.11 ERA in 84 innings as he steadily shifted toward more bullpen work. The start to 2022 has also been a bit of a struggle and perhaps his first injury placement since 2017 was the final straw in his retirement decision. We credit your achievements, Thomas Jankins and wish you terrific success wherever the road of life takes you.

I'll try to help out with some ACL game summaries: ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE Final: ACL Athletics 7, ACL Brewers Blue 5 Box Score / Game Log Brewers Blue vs. Athletics was a repeat of Thursday’s game, with unfortunately the same outcome, dropping the Blue squad to 1-8 thus far in 2022. Five DSL players were promoted stateside in advance of today’s ACL games, but only Jamal Zalm saw action. After playing all of his 246 2/3 innings in the infield in DSL, of course in his first-ever ACL game Zalm was sent to play left field. It was a successful debut for him, as he doubled and scored to tie the game 2-2 in the second inning, while the gods mercifully didn’t send any fly balls his way. However, the Athletics used a 4-run fourth inning to blow open the 2-2 contest, then held off the Brewers Blue squad in this shortened 7-inning affair. After a solid debut 2021 season for 24-year old LHP Leoni De La Cruz (1.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 29 1/3 innings split between DSL and ACL), he struggled for the 2nd time in 3 games this year. Inheriting a 2-on, 1-out situation from starting RHP Andy Garcia in the fourth inning, De La Cruz allowed the first 3 Athletics he faced to reached base (single, 2 walks), thus ballooning the deficit from 3-2 to 6-2. 2021 big bonus 18-year old Venezuelan SS Daniel Guilarte (.786 OPS in 35 plate appearances, 7 RBIs) continues his successful debut season, with his fifth inning, 2-out single plating two runs to cut the Athletics’ lead to 6-4. The Brewers Blue and Athletic staffs struck out 9 and 10 batters, respectively, but the Blue team issued 7 walks versus just 1 issued by the Athletics. However, those strikeouts are likely an encouraging sign that our pitchers have the “good stuff” (5 for Garcia in 3 1/3 innings, 2 for De La Cruz in 1 2/3 innings, 2 for Raul Mendoza in 2 innings). The organization can’t reasonably expect 17-year catcher Felipe Valderrama to hit much at this level (unsurprising .414 OPS in 25 plate appearances), so should be happy that he threw out 1 of 2 attempted base stealers. Don’t be discouraged by 1B Quinton Low’s OPS of .425 (25 plate appearances), as his BABIP is just .182 and his BB/K ratio is 6/8. Final: ACL Brewers Gold 5, ACL Guardians 0 Box Score / Game Log The Gold squad continues to counter-balance Blue’s struggles, boosting their record to 7-2 in this reversal of fortune from Thursday’s loss to the same Guardians’ team. What a turnaround for 19-year old starting RHP Patricio Aquino from last week’s rough stateside debut, as he shut out the quality opposition (Guardians drop to 6-3) over 6 innings, striking out 8 batters while only allowing a double, 2 singles and 2 walks. After a solid 2021 season (2.66 ERA in 44 DSL innings), Aquino is definitely a player to keep an eye on. The Gold team were unfortunately unable to capitalise on a bases loaded, 1-out opportunity in the first inning, while Aquino then worked around a leadoff Guardians’ double in the second inning (2 strikeouts and an infield pop up). We’re 9 games into 2022 and we now simply expect greatness from 18-year old left-handed hitting OF Luis Castillo who went 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs to maintain his amazing OPS at 1.382 through 38 plate appearances. His RBI single in the third inning opened the scoring at 1-0, while his 2-run double in the fourth inning provided the final margin of 5-0. Of course, Castillo’s BABIP (.519) and low season numbers for walks (3) and stolen bases (0) will raise some questions, but by the same token just 6 strikeouts tells you that Mr. Castillo has serious contact skills. 18-year old lead-off man 2B Jadher Areinamo continued his impressive work (1-for-4, 2 runs scored). Areinamo (.297 AVG / .395 OBP / .405 SLG in 43 ACL plate appearances) has hit safely in 8 of the 9 ACL games, walking twice in the other one. 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Yorman Galindez was the only 2022 international signee to be directly posted stateside (i.e. no games in the DSL) and the organization is not regretting that choice. With 2 scoreless innings in this contest, his ERA is now 1.04, WHIP 0.81 and he’s struck out 12 batters in his 8 2/3 innings. Well done, young man! To finish off the shutout, 24-year old RHP Ryan Middendorf had a successful debut in affiliated baseball, working around an infield error to pitch an otherwise clean ninth inning with 1 strikeout. The Brewers acquired Middendorf’s contract from the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League earlier this week, where he threw 150 2/3 innings in 24 starts in 1 1/4 seasons (3.05 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7.8 K/9). 19-year old Jesus Parra continued his bounce back season (.774 OPS in 2019 DSL, .566 OPS in 2021 ACL, .840 OPS this year) with a 2-for-5 outing. I’m not sure if it was the 107-degree heat (on a partly cloudy day, no less), the Guardians’ struggles at the plate (despite 20mph winds blowing out to center field) or their three errors, but bench coach Dennis Malave was ejected by the home plate umpire Chad Lagana in the 8th inning. Get both of those men a cold beverage. Actually, this occurred after the Guardians bunted for the 2nd out with 1 runner on in the 8th inning. Bunting in ACL ball while down 5-0? Yeah, that might merit an ejection.

AAA Nashville needs a win tonight to avoid falling behind 3-1 in their series in Memphis. Starting RHP Caleb Boushley (3.20 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 64 2/3 innings this year) has won his last 4 starts. 3B Pablo Reyes has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games:

Biloxi aims for a win tonight to take a 3-1 series lead in Chattanooga. LHP Nick Bennett (5.36 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 48 2/3 AA innings) will make his 11th start of 2022. C Pedro Severino will make his Brewers' organizational debut, as he works back into game shape after a suspension:

Wisconsin's lost 2 games in a row in Great Lakes, so needs a win today to even up this week's series 2-2. Reliable RHP Justin Jarvis (4.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings) gets the start tonight. 2021 33rd overall pick, 2B Tyler Black is putting together a 3rd straight solid month (.894 OPS in 190 plate appearances this season):

After yesterday's rainout, Carolina remains down 2-0 in their series in Columbia. Tonight's lineup is the same as yesterday's, except that SS Eduardo Garcia is back in the starting 9. RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez gets the start:

- RHP Michael Perdomo promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue - RHP Anthony Perez promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue - INF Jamal Zalm promoted from DSL Brewers-2 to ACL Brewers Blue - C Darlin Lora promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue - INF Miguel Briceno promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Gold

- RHP Jandel Gustave sent to AAA Nashville on rehab assignment - C Pedro Severino sent to AA Biloxi on rehab assignment - OF Corey Ray outrighted to AAA Nashville

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. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic 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! 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Nashville is tied 1-1 in their series in Memphis and will have RHP Tyler Herb (3.00 ERA in 51 innings split in AA/AAA) on the mound to start things off tonight. 1B Tyler White is having a bounce back in June (.931 OPS in 32 plate appearances this month):

Carolina trails 2-0 in this week’s series in Columbia, but has stellar RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (1.93 ERA with 40 Ks over last 28 innings) making the start tonight. The Brewers welcome 3B Jean Carmona (.697 OPS in 2021 split between Low-A and High-A) back for his first game in the organization since July 30, 2018:

Biloxi aims for a win in Chattanooga tonight to take a 2-1 series lead, with RHP Justin Bullock (8.31 ERA, 2.23 WHIP, 4.8 K/9 in 13 innings) returning from the injured list to make his 6th start of 2022. The Shuckers offense is picking up nicely, with on-base streaks for Thomas Dillard (16), Cam Devanney (15) and Sal Frelick (14):

Wisconsin is tied 1-1 in their series at Great Lakes and sends out RHP Zach Mort (3.18 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 28 1/3 innings) to make his first start of 2022 (threw 64 pitches in relief in last outing). DH/C Alex Hall (.704 OPS in 45 plate appearances) is getting more playing time with Darrien Miller apparently unavailable:

- RHP Thomas Jankins retired from AAA Nashville

Seeing this overview, you’d never imagine that a combined 7 hitters reached base through 3 innings, with 4 thrown out on the bases.

Whitley also hit a game-tying solo homer in the 9th inning to send it to extra innings at 2-2. Nashville then put up 6 runs in the 10th inning to win it.

Wisconsin seems to have left their bats back at the hotel. They've put 2 men on base in 8 innings (1 double, 1 walk). Down 5-0 entering the 9th. Meanwhile, Josh Lindblom is throwing well and OF Garrett Whitley came through with a 2-out, RBI single in the 4th inning, giving Nashville a 1-0 lead.

AAA Nashville's lost 9 of their last 12 games and looks for a win today to even up this week's series 1-1 in Memphis. After 8 solid outings to start the season (2.40 ERA in 41 1/3 innings), Birthday Boy RHP Josh Lindblom aims to break out of a 3-game rough patch (8.80 ERA in 15 1/3 innings). C Brian Navarreto (3-for-3 last game) is getting a bit more playing time this month, given an injury to Alex Jackson:

High-A Wisconsin aims to take a 2-0 series lead at Great Lakes, with RHP Ryne Moore prepared for a repeat of his last outing (7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 7 Ks). SS Ethan Murray has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games, including last night's game-winning single in the top of the 9th inning:

I was literally thinking this morning that Devanney needs his own feature article. The man bit the bullet last year by suffering in AA, so guys like Zamora, Hamilton, Cantrelle and Holt could be brought along more slowly. And then this year, he was expected to be a depth piece, but is instead flourishing. Terrific output!

But hey, there are some great signs in Biloxi, which won 5-2 in Chattanooga: Noah Zavolas - 96 pitches, 6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks (easily his best outing of the year) Bullpen - 3 shutout innings (they've allowed just 1 run over the last 12 2/3 innings) SS Cam Devanney also hit his 8th home run of the year.

Man, that’s a frustrating 2-1 loss for the Mudcats: 2-on, nobody out 1st inning - didn’t score Bases loaded, nobody out 7th inning - didn’t score 2-on, nobody out 9th inning - didn’t score Great pitching from Israel Puello and Edwin Jimenez (1 earned run combined). C Jeferson Quero hit a solo homer and threw out 4 of 5 attempted base stealers.