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STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Southern Division AA - Southern League North Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Nashville Media Notes - it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Roster" banner on the Sounds' site. Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

To see tweets as to when the Link Report has been technically "completed" with available links, as well as to know when the new day's Report has been posted, please follow @Mass_Haas on Twitter.

Follow Sunday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Sunday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Ariel Pena at home vs. Tacoma (Mariners), 1:45 PM pre-game, 2:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Jeff Hem is the play-by-play voice of the Sounds; follow him on Twitter @jeffhempbp; we'll link to his blog updates at On the Air…and Off MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Nashville 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. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: Idle (All-Star Game Tuesday night in Chattanooga) ********** Brevard County: Idle ********** Wisconsin: LHP Clint Terry at Quad Cities (Astros), 12:55 PM pre-game, 1:15 gametime Free Live Audio Link - 1280 AM 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. For the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from seven Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (30) 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. Quad Cities does have MiLB.TV coverage available for this series. No local TV coverage until Friday June 27th. ********** DSL Brewers: Idle We're going to lock in the link to Brad Krause's fantastic Miller Park Prospects - Dominican Summer League primer right here, at least for the first couple of months of the DSL campaign, for your easy review. Brad will also be adding DSL Link Report duties to his Brevard coverage for us here. Thanks, Brad!

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Be sure to catch the Taylor Brennan and Cameron Garfield feature articles on the forum this AM.

Rattler Radio blog - Postgame entry Matt Erickson audio, and a heartfelt message from Chris...

VIDEO: Nashville's Sean Halton singles to break up no-hit bid from Tacoma's Walker in the 7th inning of a 2-1 Rainiers win over the Sounds AUDIO: Sounds Score on Wild Pitch *** From Friday, you heard audio earlier, now watch -- VIDEO: Nashville's Jeff Bianchi hits a solo homer for his team's only run in an 8-1 loss to Tacoma

Manatees' All-Star catcher an attention-grabber Michael Parsons, FLORIDA TODAY Cameron Garfield has always known what he wanted to do with his life. The Milwaukee Brewers gave him that chance in 2009 and he's worked hard to make sure that goal becomes a reality. The 6-foot, 190-pound catcher for the Brevard County Manatees made his second straight appearance in the Florida State League All-Star Game on Saturday night, showing that all of the hard work is paying dividends. The California native has improved both offensively and defensively this season, showing a maturity that manager Joe Ayrault has been looking for in the 25-year-old. "He (has) really matured, especially as a leader," Ayrault said. "His game-calling and working with the staff, his throwing — it has been a big improvement over last season." He focused on his defense during spring training and worked on simplifying things. "I am trying to stay a little shorter (with my stride) and gain a little more ground with my feet. Just focusing on making a good solid throw instead of worrying about all the mechanics," Garfield said. "I put the work in early and now when someone steals, I just think about throwing them out rather than all the little things." The change has boosted his defense. He is throwing out 35 percent of base runners this season, up around 10 percent from last season. Garfield simply calls it having "a little more experience under my belt now." He also has fought through a tough month of May, when he hit just .205. "May was a little rough on me but we had our hitting coordinator come in and then talking with Ned (Yost IV), I think we figured a couple of things out to get me back on track," Garfield said. But even through the rough May, he has been much more patient at the plate, walking 13 times already this season. He walked 14 times in 109 games last season with the Manatees. "I am trying to be more patient up there, draw a few more walks, but I don't go up there looking for walks," Garfield said. "I try to pick a single pitch out and put a good swing on it." In June, that outlook has worked well as he is hitting .320 and heads to the All-Star break on a hot streak, hitting in four straight games. Garfield knows the road to where he wants to go will be a long one, but he is looking forward to the challenge. "The Brewers gave me this opportunity. I took it and am enjoying every second of it," Garfield said. If he continues to improve at the rate he has this season, the road to Milwaukee will be a short one.

Video interview included in this Post-Crescent Timber Rattlers' Player profile of 3B Taylor Brennan.

The Manatees players got to enjoy a 6-4 All-Star Game 6-4 win thanks to a four-run rally in the top of the 9th. RHP Damien Magnifico did not pitch. RHP Tyler Wagner tossed a scoreless 5th inning, the game was tied 2-2 at the time -- FSL South All-Stars Bottom of the 5th Pitching Change: Tyler Wagner replaces Felix Pena. Charlie Tilson called out on strikes. Dilson Herrera walks. With Breyvic Valera batting, Dilson Herrera steals (1) 2nd base. Breyvic Valera flies out softly to left fielder Dwight Smith. T. J. Rivera grounds out, shortstop Marco Hernandez to first baseman K. C. Hobson. Cameron Garfield entered in the 4th inning, and was behind the plate for four innings, he lined out to second base in his lone at-bat. FSL All-Star Game Box Score FSL All-Star Game Game Log

Final: @Huntsville 7, Chattanooga 5 RICHARDSON DELIVERS KNOCKOUT BLOW TO LOOKOUTS Steve Jarnicki, Huntsville Stars Huntsville, AL - For a second straight night Huntsville Stars CF D’Vontrey Richardson came through in the clutch to give the Stars a win. Saturday, it was Richardson’s hit in the sixth that broke a 3-3 tie and ultimately gave the Stars a 7-5 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts at Joe Davis Stadium. The Stars completed a five game series sweep over the Lookouts. Chattanooga took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning off an O’Koyea Dickson sacrifice fly scoring Darnell Sweeney. The Stars took the lead in the second inning. Jason Rogers led off with an infield single. Hainley Statia followed with a two-run homer to right field giving the Stars a 2-1 lead. It was Statia’s first home run of the season. Chattanooga took the lead again in the fifth inning with two outs. Daniel Mayora blooped a two run single down the right field line against Jed Bradley. Bradley, who took a no decision, pitched five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. The lefty also struck out a season high six. The Stars sent nine batters to the plate in the sixth inning and scored five times against RHP Blake Smith (0-1) to take the lead back. With one out, Rogers doubled down the left field line. The Stars tied the game at 3-3 when Statia lined an RBI single over the leaping second baseman Sweeney. Richardson gave the Stars the lead when he singled into right field scoring Statia. Richardson also scored on the play. The throw from right field was cut off by the first baseman Dickson. Dickson tried to get Richardson at second base when his throw went into the outfield. Richardson scored advancing the Stars lead to 5-3. Nick Shaw doubled over the head of left fielder Scott Schebler giving the Stars a 6-3 lead. Still in the sixth inning the Stars added their fifth run when Kentrail Davis singled into center field. With the Stars leading 7-3 going into the seventh, Brent Suter (7-5), who earned the win out of the Stars bullpen, allowed a pair of runs to the Lookouts. Dickson recorded an RBI on a groundout to shortstop. Mayora also singled home a run making it 7-5. Suter worked 1.2 IP allowing two earned runs on two walks. He also struck out two. Casey Medlen collected the save for the Stars in the ninth, his first of the season. Rogers led the Stars offense with a 3-4 day. Statia went 2-4 with 3 RBI. The Stars finished the first half of the regular season as the best team in the Southern League with a 46-24 record. They also will carry a six game winning streak into the second half of the season. The Stars will now have Sunday through Wednesday off for the All-Star Break. The Stars will start the second half of their season Thursday night in Pensacola, Florida against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. RHP Jacob Barnes (1-2, 5.51) will start for the Stars. Pensacola will have RHP Daniel Corcino (6-5, 3.51) on the mound. Thursday’s game can be heard starting at 6:15 pm CDT on 92.9 FM, 1450 AM and wtkiradio.com. Huntsville Box Score A more respectable 2,380 came out to see the hometown hurler, Jed Bradley. Allowing nine baserunners in five innings isn't stellar, but only three came across to score. Jason Rogers has eight hits and two walks in his last four games. Joey Paciorek got the start at catcher. It was only the second game he's started all season, and the first was as the designated hitter back on May 7th. Huntsville Game Log Five-run 6th to overcome a 3-2 deficit... Huntsville Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Blake Smith replaces Raydel Sanchez, batting 6th, replacing right fielder Aaron Bates. Defensive Substitution: Casio Grider replaces pitcher Raydel Sanchez, batting 9th, playing right field. Nick Ramirez pops out to third baseman Daniel Mayora. Jason Rogers doubles (17) on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Schebler. With Hainley Statia batting, throwing error by Alberto Rosario on the pickoff attempt, Jason Rogers to 3rd. Hainley Statia singles on a line drive to center fielder Noel Cuevas. Jason Rogers scores. With D' Vontrey Richardson batting, wild pitch by Blake Smith, Hainley Statia to 2nd. D' Vontrey Richardson singles on a line drive to right fielder Casio Grider. Hainley Statia scores. D' Vontrey Richardson scores. Throwing error by first baseman O'Koyea Dickson. Joey Paciorek singles on a line drive to right fielder Casio Grider. With Nick Shaw batting, wild pitch by Blake Smith, Joey Paciorek to 2nd. Nick Shaw doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Scott Schebler. Joey Paciorek scores. Pitching Change: Robert Carson replaces Blake Smith, batting 6th. Brent Suter strikes out swinging. Kentrail Davis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Noel Cuevas. Nick Shaw scores. Josh Prince strikes out swinging.

Three LH starters tonight. Is this Brad Mills' last start for the organization? All is quiet on the trade talk front, and Mills can opt out of his deal (as can IF Taylor Green) when they wake up Sunday AM.

After being optioned to Nashville Friday night, Logan Schafer still has one remaining for 2015 if need be, Irving Falu does not. Elian Herrera back to Milwaukee, in case you missed it. The Sounds will need to clear one spot once both players arrive.

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Sortable individual stat pages: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Dominican Summer League Brewers

STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Southern Division AA - Southern League North Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Nashville Media Notes - it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Roster" banner on the Sounds' site. Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

To see tweets as to when the Link Report has been technically "completed" with available links, as well as to know when the new day's Report has been posted, please follow @Mass_Haas on Twitter.

Follow Saturday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Florida State League All-Star Game Wisconsin DSL Brewers MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: LHP Brad Mills at home vs. Tacoma (Mariners), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Jeff Hem is the play-by-play voice of the Sounds; follow him on Twitter @jeffhempbp; we'll link to his blog updates at On the Air…and Off MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Nashville 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. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: LHP Jed Bradley at home vs. Chattanooga (Dodgers), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime Free Live Audio Link Steve Jarnicki is the new play-by-play voice of the Stars - welcome aboard! Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveJarnicki. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. MiLB.TV - It appears seven of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games (not the Stars). ********** Brevard County: RHP's Tyler Wagner and Damien Magnifico, along with catcher Cameron Garfield, represent the Manatees in the Florida State League All-Star Game in Bradenton, 6:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link ********** Wisconsin: LHP Tyler Alexander at Quad Cities (Astros), 5:40 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link - 1280 AM 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. For the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from seven Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (30) 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. Quad Cities does have MiLB.TV coverage available for this series. No local TV coverage until Friday June 27th. ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Blue Jays, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day We're going to lock in the link to Brad Krause's fantastic Miller Park Prospects - Dominican Summer League primer right here, at least for the first couple of months of the DSL campaign, for your easy review. Brad will also be adding DSL Link Report duties to his Brevard coverage for us here. Thanks, Brad!

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