Victor Castaneda’s been solid (3.54 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 48.1 innings), but needs the victories to go with it (just 2-4 record). He leads the Timber Rattlers against South Bend: [attachment=0]D3F2863E-11CD-430F-8A9E-E153956EAB48.jpeg[/attachment]
Alec Bettinger takes the mound and Payton Henry has hit safely in his last 8 starts, as the Sounds try to bounce back from two tough losses yesterday: [attachment=0]EA80E9A5-6E16-441D-B987-9F95C3150DF5.jpeg[/attachment]
Joey Wiemer’s hitting streak is up to 11 games, as he and the Mudcats try to extend their winning streak to 4 games: [attachment=0]25378106-0CBB-41F3-90C1-A5F56DCC5B48.jpeg[/attachment]
We’ve signed RHP Raul Mendoza (born 2000, played one season for DSL Phillies) and assigned him to DSL Brewers1. https://www.milb.com/player/raul-mendoza-686741 We’ve also placed DSL RHP Erovis Alcantara on the 60-day injured list. https://www.milb.com/player/erovis-alcantara-685726
After a heart-breaking loss in Game One today, Andy Otero makes his AAA debut to lead the Sounds in Game Two: [attachment=0]82BADF82-41AE-4D62-8007-4E0F87BF9ED6.jpeg[/attachment]
The red hot Biloxi Shuckers go for a 4th straight victory, as their lineup is heating up top to bottom: 1 - Mitchell - CF 2 - Turang - SS 3 - Fry - C 4 - Longo - LF 5 - Castro - RF 6 - Spanberger - DH 7 - G. Garcia - 3B 8 - Aguilar - 1B 9 - Devanney - 2B X - Erceg- P
Justin Bullock looks for his 6th win in his 8th start for the Timber Rattlers, who need to bounce back from yesterday’s defeat: [attachment=0]58C85812-DFDD-4138-8020-C62F329B3E57.jpeg[/attachment]
Will this be Nick Belzer’s last Low-A start (he’ll turn 26 on August 1st; 3.45 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 5.3 K/9 in 44.1 innings)? He leads the Mudcats, who seek a third straight win: [attachment=0]D3B9A893-22EF-4FC6-9DD3-2EC501C80C47.jpeg[/attachment]
Cooper Hummel at first base alert (first time in 228 minor league starts), as the Sounds play a doubleheader against Jacksonville today: [attachment=0]25024DD2-5E9B-4649-AEE2-F89C8C247E3E.jpeg[/attachment]
- RHPs Kelvin Bender and Jose Chavez activated off 60-day injured list by Arizona Complex League Blue squad. I believe this concludes the Covid protocol issues/delays, as 1B Kevin Hardin (last remaining 60-day IL man) is likely actually hurt. - RHP TJ Shook commences rehab stint with ACL Gold team - RHP Wade Beasley commences rehab stint with ACL Blue team
Dylan File makes his 4th rehab start (2nd for the Timber Rattlers), as Wisconsin aims for another win over the mediocre South Bend Cubs: [attachment=0]558B7F5C-1AD7-4254-9081-C7F03BBF8FB2.jpeg[/attachment]
Versatile and powerful Weston Wilson (.933 OPS, 14 HR, started at 6 positions this year) anchors the Sounds, which also seek a 2nd straight win: [attachment=0]89A6EC36-96F4-4813-838F-6262BE43DA16.jpeg[/attachment]
21-year old fireballer Abner Uribe (3.66 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 14.1 K/9 in 33.0 innings) makes his 4th start, as the Mudcats try to make it two straight over Down East: [attachment=0]98F10BB8-56DB-4162-93FC-3308C3E7AF95.jpeg[/attachment]
RHP Nate Peden promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers Blue. RHP Keegan McCarville assigned to Low-A Carolina from rehab stint with ACL Brewers Gold.
Leo Crawford tries to build on his recent success (1.26 ERA in last 14.1 innings over 5 appearances) to lead the Shuckers to a second consecutive win: 1 - Mitchell - CF 2 - Turang - SS 3 - Fry - 3B 4 - Palma - DH 5 - Longo - LF 6 - Castro - 1B 7 - Spanberger - RF 8 - Diaz - C 9 - Devanney - 2B X - Crawford - P
After getting thumped 12-4 in Game One today, the Mudcats’ Joey Matulovich (1.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12.6 K/9 in 35.2 innings) gets the call to silence the Wood Duck bats in Game Two tonight: [attachment=0]B2F26E17-C970-4F47-9A37-66A6DC3CB400.jpeg[/attachment]
Joey Wiemer and Gabe Holt bring 7-game hitting streaks into Game One of the Mudcats’ doubleheader against second place Down East: [attachment=0]9DDEDC0D-6406-4F53-8043-58C7C7949C6B.jpeg[/attachment]
Carlos Luna (1.83 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 10.2 K/9) takes the mound to stop the Timber Rattlers’ 3-game losing streak, supported by Howell, Dillard, Cantrelle & Co.: [attachment=0]750419A8-B150-46BB-94AB-3DAC9838F034.jpeg[/attachment]
Josh Lindblom (1.09 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 41.1 innings) gets the ball for the Sounds, while Payton Henry makes his first start since July 10, as the team aims to snap a 4-game skid: [attachment=0]FDDFD6FD-656D-4168-B92C-F33F015B0E80.jpeg[/attachment]