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- RHP Justin Bullock activated from AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list - RHP Luis Contreras activated from AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list - RHP Trevor Tietz assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from ACL Brewers Blue - LHP Angel Perdomo transferred to AAA Nashville's 60-day injured list - LHP Clayton Andrews transferred to AAA Nashville's 60-day injured list

AA Biloxi has won just 4 of their past 13 games and needs a victory in Chattanooga today to tie up their series 1-1. RHP Noah Zavolas (7.48 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 21 2/3 innings) appears to be nearly back to full strength, throwing over 80 pitches in each of his last 3 starts. RF Tristen Lutz has a 6-game hitting streak (10-for-25, 4 doubles, 8 RBIs):

Low-A Carolina has lost 4 games in a row and needs a victory in Columbia today to tie up their series 1-1. RHP Israel Puello (6.53 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 in 40 innings) will make his 6th start (12th appearance) of the year. C Jeferson Quero is heating in June (.860 OPS in 34 plate appearances) after struggling a bit in April/May (.624 OPS in 156 plate appearances):

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Antoine Kelly struck out ten in leading Wisconsin to an 8-6 win. Biloxi fought back from an early deficit but lost 7-6. Carolina battled, but also lost the game late. Nashville couldn’t keep up with Memphis, losing 7-3. Our young short-season squads won two and lost two. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Antoine Kelly struck out ten in leading Wisconsin to an 8-6 win. Biloxi fought back from an early deficit but lost 7-6. Carolina battled, but also lost the game late. Nashville couldn’t keep up with Memphis, losing 7-3. Our young short-season squads won two and lost two. Wisconsin jumped out to a comfortable lead, allowed Great Lakes back in the contest, then got the big Ethan Murray two-out, 9th inning single to win it. The combination of Antoine Kelly, James Meeker and Cam Robinson (combined two runs over nine innings of work) are difficult to beat. Carolina and Biloxi both battled hard in their contests, both of which were knotted late. Carolina just couldn’t punch across that 4th run in a tight 3-3 affair in spite of many opportunities, before conceding several runs late to lose 7-3. And Biloxi clawed back to a 6-6 tie in the 8th inning, before dropping the game 7-6. Ethan Small will return to his exceptional early season form another day, as this Tuesday contest was his third straight challenging start, in a 7-3 Nashville loss. For the youngsters, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez offered up an excellent 2nd start and OF Jace Avina hit his 2nd home run of 2022 to lead the ACL Gold squad, while DSL Brewers2 grabbed a walk-off 5-4 victory by scoring two runs in the 9th inning. Tuesday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Kelly and Meeker, as well as Tyler Black, Stiven Cruz and Brent Diaz. Transactions: LHP Pablo Garabitos returned to Low-A Carolina from AAA Nashville RHP Raul Mendoza promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue RHP Christian Tripp promoted from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin RHP Max Lazar placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list RHP Ryan Middendorf's contract purchased from the Frontier League (Baseball Reference and his Twitter profile show him as right-handed) INF Jean Carmona (recently re-signed after Orioles’ release) assigned to Low-A Carolina RHP Phili Silverio assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from ACL Brewers Blue RHP Delson Guzman placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League) RHP Rosmel Reyes placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League) Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbia 7, Carolina 3 Box Score / Game Log 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: Chourio has RBI Triple in 7-3 Loss This game came down to which offense could come through late, as it was a 3-3 contest most of the way. Unfortunately, Columbia came through with the late four-run inning, eking out a victory in spite of being out-hit 10-6 by the Mudcats. The Mudcats left nine men on base vs. just three for Columbia, with Carolina going 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position vs. 3-for-5 for the Fireflies. RHP Stiven Cruz was his usual solid self, allowing just three hits over five innings. An unfortunate third inning (two singles, a walk, hit-by-pitch and a steal of home) gave the Fireflies their three runs off of Cruz for a surprise 3-0 lead. Carolina’s offense awoke in the 4th inning, with an Eduardo Garcia double, Jackson Chourio RBI triple and Jeferson Quero RBI single closing the gap to 3-2. Chourio then scored again in the 5th inning an a Hedbert Perez single to knot the game at 3-3. LHP Karlos Morales took the tough luck loss, in spite of only conceding one run in nearly three innings of work. Taking over for Morales with one-on and two-out in the 3-3 affair in the 8th inning, RHP Michele Vassalotti showed some apparent rust, having pitched just one inning over the past week. He walked the first two batters he faced before giving up a triple, thus letting the previously-tight contest get out of hand at 7-3. Performances of Note: Zack Raabe – 3-5, double Eduardo Garcia – 2-5, double Jackson Chourio – 1-5, triple, RBI Jeferson Quero – 1-4, RBI Hedbert Perez – 1-4, RBI Jesus Chirinos – 1-3, walk Stiven Cruz – 5 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 Ks Karlos Morales (Loss) – 2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Israel Puello is earmarked to start in the second game of the series, as Carolina looks to even it up 1-1. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 8, Great Lakes 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website: Two-Run Ninth Sends Wisconsin to Win at Great Lakes As is typically the case when he’s on the mound, LHP Antoine Kelly was the big story for most of this game, striking out ten Loons over just five innings of work, which was in fact a massive turnaround after the first four Great Lakes' batters of the game reached base. Kelly received solid offensive support in this contest, as Wisconsin jumped out to an early 3-0 lead on two first innings singles (Wes Clarke RBI), two walks (Joe Gray Jr. RBI) and a Loon error. However, the opening Loon reached base via a wild pitch strikeout, which was followed by three singles to close the gap to 3-1, with the bases loaded and still nobody out. From there, Kelly and his defense hunkered down, with 3B Zavier Warren throwing out a runner at home and Mr. Kelly striking out the final two hitters. A second inning Great Lakes homer brought the score to 3-2, before the Timber Rattlers opened it up via a Tyler Black bases-clearing triple in the fourth inning for a 6-2 lead. After five innings and 84 pitches, Kelly was relieved by normally-reliable RHP Joey Matulovich, who allowed all four batters to reach (single, double, two walks) before exiting for RHP James Meeker. Meeker did his best to limit the damage, getting a ground out and two strikeouts around a single, but unfortunately all three inherited runners scored (aided by a passed ball) to re-set the game at 6-6. Meeker earned the victory with three innings of stellar work, walking none while conceding two singles, giving Wisconsin the chance to pull it out in the 9th inning. After a Micah Bello single, Tyler Black walk and two strikeouts, Ethan Murray came through with the lead-retaking single on a 2-2 pitch, before Wes Clarke was beaned to add an insurance run. 8-6 Wisconsin. In his usual manner, Cam Robinson locked down the 9th inning in three-up, three-down fashion, earning his 14th save of 2022. Performances of Note: Tyler Black – 2-4, triple, walk, 3 RBIs Wes Clarke – 1-4, HBP, 2 RBIs Ethan Murray – 1-4, walk, RBI Micah Bello – 1-3, walk Antoine Kelly – 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 10 Ks James Meeker (Win) – 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Cam Robinson (Save) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Ryne Moore looks to extend Wisconsin’s series lead to 2-0, coming off a terrific last outing (7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 7 Ks). LHP Russell Smith could also use some work, after having his turn postponed on Sunday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Chattanooga 7, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Lookouts Sneak Past Shuckers 7-6 Biloxi showed quality resolve in this game, chipping away at deficits of 4-0 (first inning) and 6-3 (4th inning) to nearly snatch victory-from-defeat, although it was not to be this evening. Starting LHP Brandon Knarr was unable to replicate last week superb AA debut, giving up four first inning singles and a triple to put the Shuckers in that early 4-0 hole. After failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded, two-out opportunity in the second inning, a little Joey Wiemer defense in the 3rd inning (outfield assist, his 8th of the year) at least kept the game at 4-0. Biloxi finally broke through with a three-run, four-hit fourth inning (Tristen Lutz double, Brent Diaz RBI single, Yeison Coca RBI single, Sal Frelick RBI single) to re-set the contest at 4-3. Unfortunately, Chattanooga immediately responded in the bottom of half of the fourth inning via a double and two-run homer for a 6-3 lead, with Knarr exiting the game after just four innings of work. The Shuckers kept at it, however, scoring via wild pitch and a Cam Devanney RBI double in the 5th inning for a 6-5 score, which continued into the 8th inning. RHPs JT Hintzen and Kent Hasler kept Biloxi in the game, pitching three scoreless innings despite Hintzen allowing a single and two walks in the 6th inning, thus setting the stage for Wiemer to tie things up with an RBI double to score Noah Campbell (who ran for Diaz, who’d led off with a single) with two outs in the 8th inning. Unfortunately, the Lookouts were on their game this night, again immediately responding by bringing home the game-winning run in the bottom of the 8th inning via a passed ball for a 7-6 lead. Hasler had allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases with one out, with RHP Nash Walters then coming in to retire two of the three batters he faced. Thomas Dillard’s two-out single in the 9th inning went for naught, so Biloxi just have to try their luck again tomorrow. Performances of Note: Brent Diaz – 2-3, walk, RBI Tristen Lutz – 2-5, double Thomas Dillard – 2-4, walk Cam Devanney – 1-4, double, walk, RBI Joey Wiemer – 1-5, double, RBI Brandon Knarr – 4 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks JT Hintzen – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks Kent Hasler (Loss) – 1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Noah Zavolas (7.48 ERA in 21 2/3 innings), is scheduled to make his 6th start of 2022 tonight, hopefully rounding into form after missing the start of the season. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 7, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Stifled in Series Opener at Memphis LHP Ethan Small has not yet settled back into his pre-MLB debut form, registering a 2nd straight rough start in AAA (or 3rd straight including that MLB debut), this time uncharacteristically giving up five earned runs in less than five innings of work. Memphis grabbed the early 2-0 lead in the third inning on two singles, a sacrifice fly and a wild pitch, before the Sounds tied it back up 2-2 in the fifth inning on Pablo Reyes 6th AAA home run of 2022, scoring David Dahl (who’d singled). However, the Redbirds’ Ali Sanchez smacked a two-on-, two-out, 3-1 pitch over the center field wall in the bottom of the 5th inning to restore Memphis’ lead, this time at 5-2. Memphis then added two more runs in the 6th inning off reliever Andy Otero, while Nashville posed minimal offensive threat until the 9th inning. In the 9th, Mario Feliciano continued his good run of form at the plate, knocking in Abraham Almonte with a bases loaded, two-out single, thus bringing the potential game-tying run to the plate in the form of Weston Wilson. Not fooling around, the Redbirds went for the pitching change, bringing in RHP Zach McAllister, who got Wilson swinging on a 1-2 pitch to end it. Performances of Note: David Dahl – 2-4 Pablo Reyes – 1-4, HR, 2 RBIs Jon Singleton – 1-3, walk Mario Feliciano – 1-4, RBI Ethan Small (Loss) – 4 2/3 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 2 WP, 4 Ks Hobie Harris – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 1 K Luke Barker – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K Wednesday’s outlook: RHP Tyler Herb (3.00 ERA in 51 combined innings across AA and AAA) is scheduled to take the mound in the second game of the series, which will be his 5th appearance since his recent promotion to the Sounds. Arizona Complex League Final: ACL Guardians 10, ACL Brewers Blue 3 Box Score / Game Log The ACL Blue squad started well, with a Jonatan Guzman double and Jace Avina two-run homer (2nd of the year) giving them a 2-0 first inning lead. However, starting RHP Jesus Rivero ran into trouble in the 3rd inning, with a hit-by-pitch, walk, infield single and then a double knotting up the game at 2-2. RHP Raul Mendoza then entered in relief for his state-side debut, with the bases loaded and two outs, struggling with a bases loaded walk, run-scoring passed ball and then a run-scoring single for a 5-2 deficit. The Blue squad did put two men on in each of the fifth and sixth innings, but only brought one run home to temporarily make it a 5-3 game, before Cleveland blew open the game with five runs in the sixth and seventh innings, dropping Blue’s record to 1-6 on the young season. Performances of Note: Jace Avina – 2-3, HR, HBP, 2 RBIs Beyker Pastran – 2-4 Jonatan Guzman – 1-5, double, RBI Ney Serrano – 1-2, 2 walks Quinton Low – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Final: ACL Brewers Gold 4, ACL Cubs 2 Box Score / Game Log The Gold team notched its 6th victory in seven contests, jumping out to a four-run lead and riding strong pitching to keep the Cubs at bay. It’s always fun to score without getting a hit, right? Well, that’s how Gold opened the game, with a Branlyn Jaraba (first appearance of 2022, though he exited after five innings) sacrifice fly bringing in Gregory Barrios for the early 1-0 lead. The second inning was a bit more of the same (two walks and a wild pitch), but more importantly included an RBI single by Diego Larez and two-run single by the impressive Luis Castillo (1.335 OPS through 29 plate appearances) to increase the gap to 4-0. On the mound, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez was solid in his 2nd start of 2022, once again covering five innings, only having difficulty when the first three batters reached base (walk, double, single for two runs) in the fourth inning to cut the deficit to 4-2. The Cubs consistently put men on base in the remaining innings, but were unable to convert against the bullpen of Trevor Tietz and Fray Morelo, ultimately going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position for the game. Performances of Note: Jason Ollarve – 2-3, HBP Luis Castillo – 1-4, 2 RBIs Diego Larez – 1-3, RBI Yerlin Rodriguez (Win) – 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks Trevor Tietz – 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K Fray Morelo (Save) – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks Dominican Summer League Final: DSL Phillies White 7, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 1 Box Score / Game Log The #1 Team, now with a 1-6 record, is not living up to its "#1" moniker, managing only two hits in this game. They actually led 1-0 on an RBI double from 18-year-old RF Duncan Garcia, but even that run was unearned due to a Phillie error. Then, after the double, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, a pop out and ground out ended the inning. 17-year-old 6'3" switch-hitting SS/3B Jhonny Severino ($1.23 million out of the Dominican Republic) is off to a mixed start, 4-for-19, .211/.423/.211, six walks, ten K's. He was the designated hitter in this one. The four Brewers arms combined to walk eight, with each contributing to that total. No debuts, with some "2nd professional outings" here. Performances of Note: Duncan Garcia – 1-4, double, RBI Osbriel Mogollon – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 5, DSL Tigers #1 Squad 4 Box Score / Game Log DSL Crew #2 upped their record to 3-4 with this walk-off win. OK, so it was a balk-off win, but the young men still bounced joyfully into the afternoon. Down 4-3 entering the bottom of the 9th, a leadoff walk by 8th place hitter 17-year-old Venezuelan first baseman Edgardo Reyes was followed by a line drive RBI double from 18-year-old Panamanian OF Irving Igualas who was the DH for this game. That was Igualas' second double Tuesday. After a groundout and intentional walk, the balk by the Tigers pitcher ended things, Did we mention the Brewers were successful on all seven stolen base attempts? 17-year-old switch-hitting Dominican CF Reminton Batista swiped three and is now 5-for-6 in attempts. Speaking of seven, did we mention the Brewers won despite committing seven errors? Rough day for the $1.385 million top-bonus prospect Johan Barrios, the 6'3" Venezuelan native who has thus far split time between shortstop and third base. Four errors in this game while manning the hot corner, three fielding, one throwing, all by the end of the 4th inning. He was lifted after the 5th inning. Overall, Barrios has committed eight errors in seven games, the other four coming while at shortstop. Give it time. Two singles for 18-year-old 2nd year LF Yeison Perez, and the Venezuelan saw his OPS actually fall to 1.336, that's how hot he's been with five of his previous six hits going for extra bases. None of the four runs Crew pitchers allowed were earned, as one might imagine. A combined nine strikeouts vs. two walks for the trio. Performances of Note: Irving Igualas – 2-4, 2 doubles, RBI, SB Reminton Batista – 2-4, walk, 3 SBs Yeison Perez – 2-4, SB Jamal Zalm – 2-5 Edgardo Reyes – 1-3, walk, RBI Juan Baez – 1-3, SF, RBI Anfernny Reyes – 5 IP, 4 R (0 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks David Dominguez – 3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Waldin Rodriguez (Win) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck to all players today! Note that Carolina and Biloxi have early matinees Wednesday, while the rookie level clubs are idle. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

The 36-23 Nashville Sounds are away at Cardinals' AAA affiliate Memphis (35-25) this week, with LHP Ethan Small (2.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 41 innings) making his 10th AAA start this year. CF Jonathan Davis comes into the contest with a 23-game on-base streak:

Biloxi (26-29) are in 2nd place in their half of the Southern League (3.5 games out of first) and visit Reds' AA affiliate Chattanooga (30-27) this week. In the opener, promising LHP Brandon Knarr will make his 2nd start since his promotion (6 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 Ks last week). SS Cam Devanney comes in with a 7-game hitting streak (13-game on-base streak):

The Timber Rattlers (33-23) are in 2nd place in their half of the Midwest League (3.5 games out of first) and are on the road to battle Dodgers' High-A affiliate Great Lakes (33-24) this week. Stud LHP Antoine Kelly (3.17 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 54 innings) is scheduled to start the opener. C Wes Clarke is coming off a terrific last game (3-for-5, 2 HR, 6 RBIs):

The Mudcats (30-27) are in a 3-way tie for first place in their half of the Carolina League, spending this week on the road facing Royals' Low-A affiliate Columbia (16-41). Today's starter is RHP Stiven Cruz, who's coming off two decent starts (10 1/3 IP, 4 R, 11 H, 2 BB, 11 Ks). SS Eduardo Garcia has homered in 2 of his last 3 games to raise his season OPS to .707 in 225 plate appearances:

- RHP Christian Tripp promoted from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin - RHP Max Lazar placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list - RHP Ryan Middendorf's contract purchased from the Frontier League (Baseball Reference and his Twitter profile show him as right-handed) - INF Jean Carmona assigned to Low-A Carolina - RHP Phili Silverio assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from ACL Brewers Blue - RHP Delson Guzman placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League) - RHP Rosmel Reyes placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League)

- LHP Pablo Garabitos returned to Low-A Carolina from AAA Nashville - RHP Raul Mendoza promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue The promotion of Mendoza is not a surprise after he registered a 2.84 ERA in 19 DSL innings last year. He's 21 years old.

By the way, 2021 Venezuelan signee left-handed hitting OF Yeison Perez has hit his 3rd home run through 5 games this year. This is an exceptional turn-around from his 1-homer, 41-K, 9-walk performance last year (.626 OPS in 167 plate appearances in 2021). Yes, we have multiple Yeison's in the organization as we corner this particularly promising sub-segment of the market.

If you're overly-excited about Venezuelan $1.1 million bonus, switch-hitting OF Luis Lara's hot start through 5 games (.478 AVG / .500 OBP / .609 SLG through 24 plate appearances, with 1 walk, 1 strikeout and zero stolen bases), well let me tell ya: He's hit his first official minor league home run today.

DSL Brewers-1 Game against DSL Phillies Red: https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-phillies-red-vs-dsl-brewers-1/2022/06/13/710728#game_state=live,game_tab=play-by-play,game=710728 DSL Brewers-2 Game against DSL Twins-1: https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-brewers-2-vs-dsl-twins/2022/06/13/712003#game_state=live,game_tab=,game=712003

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Biloxi’s bullpen took care of business, enabling Tristen Lutz to hit the game-winning single in extra innings. Nashville was outplayed and looks forward to a better week ahead. The Wisconsin-Beloit finale was Covid-ed out and will not be made up. Carolina couldn’t keep up with Myrtle Beach. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Biloxi’s bullpen took care of business, enabling Tristen Lutz to hit the game-winning single in extra innings. Nashville was outplayed and looks forward to a better week ahead. The Wisconsin-Beloit finale was Covid-ed out and will not be made up. Carolina couldn’t keep up with Myrtle Beach. The Shuckers grabbed an early 4-1 lead, but defensive difficulties knotted it 4-4 before their suddenly lock down bullpen carried them to an extra inning win, with Tristen Lutz getting to play hero. Zach Vennaro earned that victory with two innings of stellar work, not even allowing Manfred’s ghost to advance. The efforts earned Biloxi a 3-3 series split. There was little to cheer in the Carolina or Nashville games, though Hedbert Perez continues his terrific resurgence (7th homer of the year). Each squad dropped its series 4-2 this week. Wisconsin never got a chance to even up their series in Beloit, with the Covid cancellation leaving them with a 3-2 series loss. Sunday’s Game Balls go to the aforementioned Lutz, Perez, Vennaro, Jakson Reetz and Mario Feliciano. Transactions: N/A Hopefully Wisconsin’s Covid cancellation doesn’t result player unavailability in the coming week. Fingers crossed! Game Action: Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Myrtle Beach 15, Carolina 6 Box Score / Game Log 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 Fall in Series Finale 15-6 to Myrtle Beach Carolina needed a victory in their finale against the excellent Myrtle Beach squad, but were essentially blown out of their own building, falling behind 5-0 (first inning) and 10-2 (third inning). Two game-opening walks issued by starting RHP Jefferson Figueroa were followed by an error, triple, two more errors and a wild pitch to put the Mudcats in an early 4-0 hole. On the bright side, Carolina leadoff man Eduardo Garcia homered to start the bottom of the first inning. Hedbert Perez then did the same in the second inning to cut it to 5-2, with a single and walk bringing the Mudcats’ potential game-tying run to the plate with just one out. However, opposing starter Tyler Schaffler dispatched that threat (strikeout, ground out) and the Pelicans’ offense erupted for five runs in the 3rd inning. None of the first four Mudcat pitchers were immune from the beatdown, as Figueroa, Brannon Jordan, Jakob Brustoski and Miguel Segura all struggled. Let’s give credit to Segura for at least covering five innings of work though, thus saving a few arms. Jackson Chourio had a rare game-to-forget, going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. I hate to bring attention to him this way, but that spotlight is not going to dim anytime soon, for better or worse. Shake it off, young man! We appreciate you! Performances of Note: Hedbert Perez – 2-4, HR, double, 2 RBIs Hendry Mendez – 2-3, walk Eduardo Garcia – 1-4, HR, walk, RBI Jheremy Vargas – 1-3, walk, 2 RBIs Jesus Chirinos – 1-4, RBI Jefferson Figueroa (Loss) – 2/3 IP, 5 R (1 ER), 1 H, 3 BB, 1 WP, 0 Ks Miguel Segura – 5 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks Karlos Morales – 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K Next week’s outlook: The 30-27 Mudcats hit the road to take on Royals’ Low-A affiliate Columbia (16-41). Expect one of RHPs Stiven Cruz, Edwin Jimenez or Israel Puello to start in the opening game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Cancelled Due to Covid Safety Measures (Will Not Be Rescheduled) Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, rainout details: Sunday’s Timber Rattlers Game at Beloit Canceled Wisconsin was poised to grab a 3-3 series split with a victory in the finale, but never got the chance due to cancellation based on Covid concerns. Next week’s outlook: The 33-23 Timber Rattlers remain on the road to take on Dodgers’ High-A affiliate Great Lakes (33-24). Expect LHP Russell Smith (5 2/3 IP, 2 runs, 8 Ks last outing) to start the opener after missing his chance to throw today. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 5, Tennessee 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Walk Off Smokies for Second Time in Series Finale This was the only competitive game for the Brewers’ minor league affiliates, but Biloxi and Chattanooga gave us a doozy. Starter TJ Shook shrugged off a leadoff homer (INF Chase Stumpf’s 12th of the year) to prevent any more damage over the first four innings, though there was a bit of traffic (stranded two runners in each of the 2nd and 3rd innings). Biloxi responded in a big way in that same first inning, with a two-run Jakson Reetz double and RBI singles by Tristen Lutz and Cam Devanney giving the team a 4-1 lead. Shook’s 5th inning should have been straightforward, in spite of a leadoff walk. This was followed by a strikeout, high fly ball to left field and a grounder to first base. Unfortunately, that fly ball got caught in the lights (Lutz couldn’t see it) and the grounder somehow eluded both Noah Campbell at first base and Joey Wiemer in right field, giving the Smokies a lifeline. RHP Robbie Hitt entered the 4-2 game, with two on and one out, but a Reetz throwing error allowed both inherited runners to score. Shuckers 4, Smokies 4 – all to play for. To his credit, Hitt retired five consecutive batters, then handed over to RHP Arnaldo Hernandez. Hernandez pitched a clean 7th inning, but faced serious trouble with consecutive walks and a wild pitch to commence the 8th inning. However, he pulled a great escape, getting a harmless ground out and then an unconventional double play (left field to shortstop to double up the runner at 2nd base) to keep things even. RHP Vennaro entered to cover the 9th inning and more, working around a leadoff walk in the 9th inning and then retiring the next six batters in order. Offensively, Biloxi put two players on base in the 6th inning (single, error), had a leadoff 7th inning walk, a leadoff 8th inning double (Reetz) and a one-out 9th inning walk, but couldn’t convert any of the chances. On any other night, they’d be ruing the missed opportunities, but not this evening. Gifted with Manfred’s ghost (in the form of pinch-runner Terence Doston) on 2nd base to start the bottom of the 10th inning, Mr. Lutz made sure to end it immediately, smacking the game-winning single to left field. Performances of Note: Jakson Reetz – 2-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs Tristen Lutz – 2-5, 2 RBIs Sal Frelick – 2-5 Cam Devanney – 1-3, walk, RBI Joey Wiemer – 1-4, SB TJ Shook – 4 1/3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks Robbie Hitt – 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks Arnaldo Hernandez – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 1 K Zach Vennaro (Win) – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: The 26-29 Shuckers will bus to Reds’ AA affiliate Chattanooga (30-27). Expect promising LHP Brandon Knarr (6 IP, 1 run, 8 Ks in his AA debut last week) to handle the series opener. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Norfolk 7, Nashville 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details: Sounds Drop Finale, Lose Six-Game Series to Norfolk The Sounds needed a win at home in the finale to salvage a 3-3 series split against Norfolk, but it was not to be on this day. The Tides’ bats were active, with eight hits scoring five runs over the first four innings of the game against Nashville starting RHP Dylan File. OF Corey Ray managed to double and score in the third inning to cut the deficit to 2-1, but a three-run 4th inning put the Sounds back on their heels down 5-1. A Pablo Reyes double and Mario Feliciano RBI single had them back in business down 5-2 with one out in the 4th inning, but old friend Marcos Diplan came on in relief to eliminate the threat and earn the win. Feliciano was the bright spot for Nashville, reaching base three times as he continues to prove his offensive capability (now hitting .301 on the season, though waiting for the power to come through). The game also marked a return to AAA for RHP Luke Barker after recently being optioned from the Big Club. Performances of Note: Mario Feliciano – 2-3, double, walk, RBI Corey Ray – 1-4, double Pablo Reyes – 1-4, double Jonathan Davis – 1-3, walk Abraham Almonte – 1-3, walk Dylan File (Loss) – 4 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks Alec Bettinger – 4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 4 BB, 5 Ks Luke Barker – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks Next week’s outlook: Nashville (36-23) will be away this week to battle Cardinals’ AAA affiliate Memphis (35-25). Expect dominant LHP Ethan Small (2.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 41 innings) to start the series opener. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy your travel day, young fellas! As for the rookie ball teams, their schedule pages for Monday are listed below. Arizona Complex League Scoreboard Dominican Summer League Scoreboard Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Vennaro shuts ‘em down in the 9th and 10th, not allowing Manfred’s ghost to take even one step. Now win it boys. Bottom of 10th, Biloxi hitting. And Tristen Lutz gets it done with a line drive base hit to left field on the 7th pitch of the at-bat! Shuckers win 5-4. Good night.

A leadoff double (Jakson Reetz) and bases full, 2-out opportunity goes for naught. On to the 9th inning, with RHP Zach Vennaro coming in to handle it. Still tied 4-4.

But the Shucker defense comes through nicely in the 8th inning, helping Hernandez escape a 2nd & 3rd, nobody out situation via ground out and double play (Tristen Lutz caught a liner in left and doubled off the runner at 2nd base). Still 4-4 in the bottom of the 8th inning.

RHP Arnaldo Hernandez comes in and throws a clean 7th inning. Time for Biloxi’s bats to make some noise. Still 4-4.

Shook’s defense let him down that inning.

A bad 5th inning (2 hits, 2 walks, 2 errors) ties it up 4-4. RHP Robbie Hitt is now pitching. Biloxi’s got work to do.

The Shuckers responded with 4 runs on 5 first inning hits! 4-1 Shuckers after one inning! The biggest hit was a Jakson Reetz 2-run double.