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Hall homers and gets win in game one on Tuesday night Shuckers and Suns split doubleheader at Bragan Field Biloxi Shuckers JACKSONVILLE, FL - For the first time in the inaugural season, the Shuckers were the home team, batting last and wearing white pants and blue tops on Tuesday night, during both games of a doubleheader. Biloxi shutout the Suns on just one hit in game one, winning 6-0, but dropped the nightcap 5-2, after jumping out to an early 2-0 lead. In game one, Brooks Hall and Tanner Poppe combined for the first one-hit shutout in franchise history, while Hall helped himself out blasting his first career home run. At the end of the night, the Shuckers are 6-5 and sit a half game back of the first place Mississippi Braves in the South Division standings. Game 1: Shuckers 6, Suns 0 Hall (W, 2-0) rolled through the Suns' lineup in game one, setting down 10 straight before walking the leadoff man in the fifth. The righty worked quickly and efficiently, striking out six and allowing only one hit in his six innings of work. Hall retired 18 of the 20 batters in the outing and Poppe added a 1-2-3 ninth seeing Biloxi pitching retire 21 of 23 Suns batters in the game. Jacksonville had no men reach second base and the lone hit came from the third batter of the game. Biloxi's offense backed up their starter's outing, putting up three runs in the first two innings. Orlando Arcia (2x3, R) stretched his on-base streak to 10 games with a single in the first and Nick Ramirez (1x2, RBI, R, 2B) promptly doubled him home to give Biloxi an early 1-0 lead. Michael Reed (1x2, 2 RBI) continued his torrid start to the season with a scorching shot up the middle that caromed off the glove of center fielder Kenny Wilson, allowing Ramirez to score easily. Reed is 11-for-25 (.440) to start the year. The shot of the game came off the bat of Hall, who ripped a Trevor Williams (L, 0-1) pitch over the left field wall. The two-out blast in the second inning was Hall's first in 23 career at-bats in the minors. Biloxi (6-5) added on to its tally with runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth to secure the game one victory. Eight of Biloxi's nine in the starting lineup reached base safely with a hit and Arcia tallied his fifth multi-hit game going 2-for-3 at the dish. Williams, the Marlins second round pick in 2013 out of Arizona State suffered the loss, giving up five runs on eight hits in 4.1 innings on the mound. Biloxi Game One Box Score Strongly suggest listening to the audio interviews from the Shuckers just above, as both Miscik and Subero (in particular Subero) provide analysis on individual players including Arcia, Rivera, and Reed... Biloxi Game One Game Log Game 2: Suns 5, Shuckers 2 Game two saw Biloxi jump out to another early lead, plating a pair in the first. Rivera (1x4, R) singled to extend his hitting streak to a league-leading nine games and was followed by an Arcia (1x3, R) single to stretch his on-base streak to 11 games. Reed then singled in both runners with a bloop single into center, giving the Shuckers a 2-0 lead. Jacksonville (6-5) responded with a run in the second on an RBI double by Terrence Dayleg and took the lead for good in the fifth off of a two-run home run off the bat of Matt Juengel. The second homer of the year from Juengel gave the Suns a 3-2 lead. Biloxi starter Jacob Barnes (L, 0-2) tossed five innings and struck out five while allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks, suffering the loss. Reliever Wirfin Obispo struggled in the seventh and allowed two more runs to score on a hit and two walks. Suns' starter Chipper Smith (W, 2-0) was hit hard in the first, but settled down afterwards, giving up just five hits and striking out six in his five innings, earning the win. He struck out three of the last four batters he faced. Sean Donatello (SV, 3) worked a perfect ninth to pick up the save. The Shuckers look to RHP Tyler Wagner (2-0, 1.64) to get back in front in the five-game series against the Jacksonville Suns on Wednesday afternoon, while the Suns will counter with RHP Kendrys Flores (1-1, 3.60). First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 PM, with coverage beginning at 11:50 AM on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com. The game is also available on MiLB.tv. Biloxi Game Two Box Score Michael Reed now 3-for-4 in stolen base attempts, was 33-for-46 in 2014 with Brevard... Biloxi Game Two Game Log

Mostly lowlights, but some highlights in the Timber Rattlers video package put together by the MyNew32 TV staff.

Timber Rattler and Idaho native RHP Cy Sneed (3rd round, 2014) tweeted a link to his wife Hannah's Baseball Bride Blog, providing some insights we might not normally see. A bit unique that she's also staying with a host family in Appleton.

The Shuckers have already posted the pre-game media notes for Wednesday, and the link includes the following audio: Chris Harris’ call of the Brooks Hall home run on Shuckers Radio Network Pregame Interview with Brewers Infield Coordinator Bob Miscik Game 2 Pregame Interview with Manager Carlos Subero

Why this is fun -- listening to the Manatees Radio Call for of Victor Roache's final inning game-tying opposite field blast, followed shortly by Paul Eshleman's walkoff bomb in his first game as a Sea Cow, was fantastic. Details in the AM...Manatees audio is actually back on the air at 9:00 AM Central Wednesday (pre-game) for an early matinee. Yikes!

The Shuckers haven't posted a doubleheader recap yet (they split), but until then, here's two Jacksonville calls: VIDEO: Biloxi's Brooks Hall blasts a solo shot, his first pro HR, as the Shucks top Jacksonville, 6-0 *** VIDEO: Hall strikes out Jacksonville's Kenny Wilson

Miller Park Prospects -- Minor League Mailbag: 4/21/15

Tweeted this earlier -- 29 teams kicking themselves for not claiming #Brewers RHP Brooks Hall off waivers in March, esp. with 2 options left

Rattler Radio Blog - Tuesday's Media notes, but also, from yesterday’s Pregame Show, an audio interview with corner infielder Dustin DeMuth

Hey, it's our old friend Jeff Hem on the call from Nashville! VIDEO from Monday: Colorado Springs' Matt Long hits an RBI single in the Sky Sox's 11-5 loss to the Nashville Sounds

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - It's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Sky Sox' site. Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Brevard County Media Notes - It's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site. Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Round Rock, TX Jacksonville, FL Viera, FL Grand Chute, WI

Follow Tuesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Game One Biloxi Game Two Brevard County Game One Brevard County Game Two Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

DVR ALERT! Tonight's (Tuesday's), Wednesday's and Friday's Timber Rattler games will be televised on MyNew32 TV this week, all with 6:30 PM air times.

Tuesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Chris Leroux at Round Rock (Rangers), 6:35 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome Dan Karcher, who is the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox; follow him on Twitter @SkySoxKarch MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: RHP's Brooks Hall and Jacob Barnes in a doubleheader at "home" vs. Jacksonville (Marlins), 4:05 PM pre-game, 4:35 gametime; the Shuckers will be the home team in this series, including last at-bat rights; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link We also welcome Chris Harris as the very first play-by-play voice of the Shuckers! Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be looking off to his very promising "Shuck Dynasty" blog. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Seven of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi staff indicates it is hopeful it will be eight when the new stadium opens. NOTE: This series from Jacksonville is airing on MiLB.TV, nice. ********** Brevard County: LHP Wei-Chung Wang and RHP Brandon Woodruff in a doubleheader at home vs. Lakeland (Tigers), 3:35 PM pre-game, 4:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2015. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: LHP Zach Hirsch at home vs. Cedar Rapids (Twins), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link - WNAM Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio. NOTE: Forty-two (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (34) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule so you can coordinate your DVR activity. *** So, for the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sky Sox games, most Shuckers games, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games.

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AUDIO 4/20: Anthony Witrado via WSSP's Big Show *** AUDIO 4/20: Disciples of Uecker Podcast *** AUDIO 4/21: Ron Roenicke via WTMJ *** AUDIO 4/21: Bill Schroeder via ESPN 540 Milwaukee *** AUDIO 4/21: Adam McCalvy via the Bill Michaels Show *** AUDIO 4/21: MLB Network's Seth Everett via the Bill Michaels Show *** AUDIO 4/21: Jonathan Lucroy via the Bill Michales Show

From Saturday's game -- The Manatees would score their final run of the night in the seventh inning. Johnny Davis would single with one out, beating out a close play at first. He went down after getting to the first base bag, as looked to have hurt his knee. He did get back to his feet with help from the training staff, but he was removed from the game. *** Initially listed as day-to-day, the speedy OF Davis has now been placed on the Brevard 7-day DL. Hopefully it's just precautionary, and nothing major (and not impactful to his speed going forward). Catcher Paul Eshleman joins the active Manatee roster, his first time at the high-A level.

So catcher Juan Centeno is now a big league Brewer, up from Colorado Springs. Miller Park Prospects has a nice write-up on Centeno. Taking Centeno's spot on the Sky Sox roster is RHP Brandon Kintzler, off the 7-day DL there (fingernail). With Scooter Gennett now joining Jonathan Lucroy on the DL, red-hot IF/OF Elian Herrera has had his contract purchased and he's back on the 40-man roster, and the big league 25-man roster. But wait, to make room on the 40-man, Kintzler has been designated for assignment, so the Sky Sox will still play a man short until his status (claimed, outrighted) is resolved, which could take up to ten days (usually less).

Apologies if posted elsewhere on the forum - Fangraphs - Milwaukee’s Untimely Collapse They nail it...

VIDEO: Timber Rattlers Game One Victory Highlights (again from the Peoria perspective), look for Brandon Diaz' catch at the 2:20 minute mark

VIDEO: Via the Peoria Journal-Star, Timber Rattler Game Two Highlights, a photo gallery, and story, mainly from the Chiefs' perspective

AUDIO: Milwaukee Brewers Affiliate Report – Week 1, via the Shuck Dynasty Blog

Hotels no respite for these road warriors By Jeff Elliott, Jacksonville.com When it was announced an hour before Monday’s scheduled game between the Jacksonville Suns and the Biloxi Shuckers that the game had been postponed, it meant the Shuckers would return to their hotel earlier than expected. That’s not necessarily a good thing. Biloxi became the newest member of the Southern League this year when the Huntsville Stars franchise was relocated to the southern Mississippi city. But the Shuckers got a late start in building a new ball park and coupled with some weather delays, the new park is not scheduled to be ready for play until June 6. As a result, the Shuckers will play their first 10 series away from home, including three series at their old ball park in Huntsville. Included in those 10 series is the current one in Jacksonville that was supposed to have been played in Biloxi. As a result, the Shuckers will wear home uniforms, the Suns will bat first and Biloxi will be considered the home team. Such a schedule will leave the Shuckers with a lot of bus trips and continuous nights in different hotels. “We all like each other right now, but come game 50 on the road and we haven’t seen anybody but each other, it’s going to get a little sticky,” said Shuckers infielder Nick Shaw. “The biggest thing is not having any privacy. You room with one other guy and the beds are right there next to each other. With our days off this first half, it’s like 60 straight games of sleeping in a hotel next to another guy — Eww!” Added catcher Adam Weisenburger: “You don’t have any option. The minor leagues are a grind, it’s always been a grind. It’s just something we’ll have to overcome.” Biloxi pitching coach Chris Hook said the team is already thinking of ways to help break up the long road routine. “What we’ll probably do later as an organization is to do some things together away from baseball, maybe go to a movie, just to break up that road schedule,” Hook said. “The challenges will be tough as we get deeper into this.”

VIDEO: WLOX TV news rainout report includes pitching coach Chris Hook, RHP Tyler Wagner, and OF Michael Reed

Final: Nashville 11, Colorado Springs 5 Sky Sox Outhit Sounds But Fall 11-5 Starters Struggle Leaving Bullpens to Battle By Ed Pearsall / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/3/1/2/119552312/cuts/04_10_094_pk_admv1l1p_fl4iileh.jpg Nevin Ashley added three hits out of the DH slot to increase his batting average to .471 on the young season. (File Photo by Paat Kelly) All but one in the Sky Sox starting lineup collected a base hit on Monday night, with five collecting multi-hit games, in the Sox 11-5 loss to the Nashville Sounds in front of 4,216 fans at First Tennessee Park. Both teams' starting pitchers would be out of the ballgame by the fifth inning in one that turned into a battle of the bullpens rather quickly. While Sounds starter Barry Zito struggled from the onset, allowing four base hits to his first six batters faced, Sox starter Taylor Jungmann cruised through his first four frames with relative ease. In fact, Zito had been mostly avoiding trouble, allowing just one run in the second until the base-hit floodgates opened with two outs in the top half of the fourth. The Sky Sox would plate four runs in the inning, started by a Donnie Murphy walk followed by consecutive base hits of the bats of Matt Long, Luis Sardinas, Elian Herrera, Matt Clark and Shane Peterson. The Sox seemed to be off and running as Jungmann would carve his way through the Sounds lineup, stumbling slightly in the home fourth with leadoff hitter Billy Burns using his speed to manufacture a run after an inning-opening single. Burns' base hit was the first of the game for Nashville. Similar to Zito, things would get away from Jungmann in with two out in his final inning of work. Jungmann would set the first two batters down quickly in the bottom of the fifth before allowing three runs to score on three singles, a double and a walk by his next five batters. Jungmann would be replaced by David Goforth (0-2, 9.45) whose wild pitch with two out in the frame allowed Jungmann's final run to score. The 2011 first-rounder would finish with five runs allowed on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings of work. Goforth would lead the Sox through a scoreless sixth with the score tied 5-5 heading into the seventh. The Sox would go down in order against new pitcher Brock Huntzinger (1-0. 1.35) before the Sounds broke through in their half of the inning for what would be the game's winning runs. With Goforth still on the mound, the Sounds lineup would collect back-to-back singles before a sac bunt and walk to Billy Burns loaded the bases with one out. A wild pitch to the very next batter allowed the go-ahead run to score, bringing reliable left-hander Brent Leach on in relief of Goforth in an undesirable one out, runners on first and third situation. Leach would not be able to limit the damage this time around as a hit by pitch, single and fielding error would allow two more runs to score and knock the reliever out of the game. Right-hander Rob Wooten would take the mound still with just one out in hopes of keeping the score at 8-5. Right-fielder Kent Matthes did not comply, lining a bases-clearing three-run double to left-center field. Wooten would set the next two batters down in order to end the seventh, leaving Nashville with six runs scored on four hits and an error. Right-hander Chad Smith would come in the top of the eighth to shut down the Sky Sox lineup and, while allowing four hits to Sox hitters over the next two innings, would do just that. The Sky Sox lineup would pound out 14 hits against Sounds pitching but could not overcome a difficult seventh inning in their 11-5 loss. After concluding their four-game series in Nashville, the Sky Sox will head into Round Rock for four games against the Express to finish off their eight game road trip. Right-hander Chris Leroux (0-1, 6.35) will take the hill for the Sox as the team looks to get back on track. Colorado Springs Box Score The Sky Sox fall to 3-8; Robinzon Diaz will slide into catching duties with Nevin Ashley based on Juan Centeno's callup - Centeno's heart must have jumped when he was pulled in this one; Taylor Jungmann can't just let that fifth inning fall apart like that - ugly... Colorado Springs Game Log