Joseph Zarr

I continue to think we likely have something in Flores and, now, possibly in Broca. Both are really flashing as lefty strikeout capable relievers. Very curious to see when they make Low-A Carolina and how they fare and what their stuff looks like.

Mercifully, the game ends. The Brewers move past the 6 game under hump and oh how sweet and easeful that was! 10-9 'W'. 😅

Valerio WP. Another run scores and runners advances. What a quagmire. 10-9 Crew. 😅

Valerio just walked in another. Two batters. Two RBI walks. 10-8 Brewers. Bases still juiced. Yikes.

RHP Samuel Valerio came aboard to spell LHP Jesus Broca who had walked a runner aboard to put runners on 1st and 2nd. 10-7 Brewers lead. With Muncy on deck, Valrio walks his first batter on four pitches. You just can't put the winning run to the plate in the form of Muncy here. Ruh Roh! He'll try to escape.

Yeah, swapping out Beasley, Pat Bev, and Crowder for Prince, Trent Jr., and Delon Wright all on minimums is just improving across the board. It's pretty amazing Horts did this all on Vet Minimums. They got younger and better across the board there. Heck Pat Bev is going to Tel Aviv. The League had seen enough of his antics, I guess. Very curious to see what happens with his Podcast now as Barstool re-upped. ** I should add here, I am clearly a middle-aged man incapable of understanding Bev's tweet was likely a joke? Sad to see my humor fall to such low heights!**

Big Time. Big Time. Adamczewski and Bitonti both double. Throw a WP in there. It's suddenly 10-6 Crew. Two down. Big time frame here!

OK. I've watched all three Bucks SL games. Painful much of the time. BUT, some things could possibly be gleaned: A Jax hasn't really developed at all. He is the same uncontrolled spaz on the court he was last season. That is a problem for his future. Marjon simply isn't an NBA player. The sooner the Bucks realize this, the better. Jaylin Galloway has zero business occupying a 2-Way slot. They should open his spot up while they can. Just not an NBA Level prospect. Rollins on the other hand? I'd take him as a third PG developmental guy today. He's been one of the better players out there. Chris Livingston has made immense strides in one year. Happy he's a Buck and he should find some spot wing time this season if the stars align. He just does so many little things and with his size and fluidity there is real potential there. AJ Johnson just may be the best pure prospect the Bucks have had since drafting Giannis. I don't think this is hyperbole. He moves at a faster speed than pretty much anyone on the court. BUT, he can also stop on a dime. He has handles for days. I had no idea this was the level of potential we were getting. There is very very real upside here that, if the stars were to align...he may get PT much sooner than we anticipated. Tyler Smith is a package of tools but he needs to get stronger and keep grinding. I like the form. I like the smoothness. There is definitely something there but I'm unsure quite yet as to what it is. Is he more Charlie V? Or does he actually have some poor man's Bosh to his game? I can't quite tell as of yet.

Big moment for Adamczewski. Bases juiced. Nobody out. Top of 11th. 6-6 game.

Two down. Groundout to 1B. Three down. K to end the threat. Wow. Broca definitely is showing some cajones since coming stateside. Impressive out there!

It's Broca's turn to open the Xtra frame with a WP. 😅 Man on 3rd now. Nobody down. Pop out to 3rd for the first out. One down. 6-6 game.

Man, I swear to you: the ACL Crew reach the six games under 0.500 mark and they absolutely get snakebitten. Uncanny. They took a 6-3 lead into the 9th. Blew it. They just sent Manfred's Man to 3rd on a WP. Nobody out. K, Fielders Choice grabs Rodriguez at Home on a grounder, and Barrios K to end the threat. Nobody crosses.

Can't ask for much more from Broca there. He came on with a bases loaded, zero out scenario. De Los Santos had already given up one run. After the walk for Broca made it 6-5 Crew. He surrendered solely a sac fly and struck out two including Muncy. 6-6 game and they head to Xtras.

Also, this source is my dad. Who has a source. Whose source told him that his source is right about what his source told his source.

I'm just sharing what I heard. Tis all. I've mentioned a couple items on Packers players in the past - typically related to injuries - and they've all been accurate. I'm not saying what the deal is. How long. Any details. The simple word is: those in the building all know the deal is done. If you paid attention to anything J-Love of late: any interview. anywhere. The new contract is mentioned? The interview is shut down. It is literally entirely on lock down until they collectively decide to bring it forth. It's as simple as that.

Looking super shaky in the bottom of the 9th. Bases juiced. One run has crossed. LHP Jesus Broca was called on to try and rescue RHP Felipe De Los Santos bases loaded mess and he walked the first batter he faced on four pitches. 6-5 Crew suddenly and still not a single out with the bases still jam packed.

OK. Let's get Sam back to Biloxi. My goodness. Four up? Four Down. All strikeouts. BOOM. Aussie Sam says hello to Arizona!

Gardner just K'd three straight to begin his outing - including Ruiz and Muncy to open the 8th. THAT is the Gardner I know and love baby!

Flores with a fantastic outing as he continues to truly shine in distinct moments throughout his season. 2 2/3 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, and 4 K. His K rate just continues to absolutely shine. RHP Sam Gardner will likely come out for the 8th frame - he already has a K under his belt in 1/3 IP. He'll get Esteury Ruiz and Max Muncy in the 8th. A fine test for Gardner!

LHP Anthony Flores pitches a scoreless, 1 H, 2 K 5th inning spelling McGee after his three-inning stint. Man, Flores can strike a batter out with the best of them in the desert. That's now 52 K in 35 2/3 IP on his ACL season.

RHP Easton McGee just pitched an ACL rehab high 3 IP. He allowed the 2 ER in his first frame but went scoreless in the two following innings. 4 H, 0 BB, 2 ER, and 5 K. Crew still lead 4-3 as they head to the plate in the top of the 5th.

4-3 Crew lead. Bitonti took 3rd on a pitcher change and first pitch WP. Alastre sent him from with a sac fly to CF. Athletics are back up.

Bitonti just cleared the bases with a double. 3-3 game. McGee allowed 2 in his first frame.

This shouldn't come as anything surprising. BUT, I do have some direct information from time-to-time from GB from within the organization. The J-Love deal is done. It has been crafted and agreed to. It's all formality from here. And, the formality appears to be: they want to start off Training Camp with an absolute Bang. The Vibes shall rain henceforth. You heard it here first. And, again, I think we all thought this would happen. I rest just a tad bit easier tonight.

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