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Final, Game One: @Lakeland 4, Brevard County 3 Brevard County Box Score We noted earlier in the thread the rough sub-inning of work by RHP Mark Rogers and the nice relief effort by RHP Alex Moore. Fellow righty Eric Arnett helped Moore out of a two-on, no-out situation in the 5th and tossed a scoreless 6th as well. Brevard County Game Log The work by Moore and Arnett allowed the Manatees to make a last-ditch effort in the final inning of this seven-inning game. Down 4-0 heading in: Brevard County Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Chad Green replaces Octavio Dotel. D' Vontrey Richardson singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff McVaney. Yadiel Rivera pops out to second baseman Devon Travis. Nick Ramirez doubles (24) on a fly ball to left fielder Jason Krizan. D' Vontrey Richardson to 3rd. Mitch Haniger lines out to second baseman Devon Travis. Cody Hawn singles on a fly ball to center fielder Chad Wright. D' Vontrey Richardson scores. Nick Ramirez scores. Pitching Change: Jose Valdez replaces Chad Green. Cameron Garfield doubles (19) on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff McVaney. Cody Hawn scores. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Ben McMahan replaces Cameron Garfield. T. J. Mittelstaedt pops out to shortstop Dixon Machado. Darn... Manatees stranded ten and never went down 1-2-3 in the game. Twelve hits but not surprisingly, zero walks. No team strikes out more and walks less (by a lot) in the Florida State League than this Brevard squad. Nick Ramirez was 2-for-4 but can't get the elusive HR -- updating the media notes through Game One: "CHASING HISTORY: Nick Ramirez has 18 home runs, 1 shy of Hunter Morris’ franchise record of 19 (set in 2011). Ramirez has not homered in 34 games since going long in consecutive contests, 7/12-14...This is the longest stretch of his professional career without a home run." Ho-hum, two more hits for D'Vontrey Richardson, now at .356/.391/.429 (.820 OPS) through Game One. It'd be nice if he could turn out to be a stay-healthy Lorenzo Cain, wouldn't it? And oh yeah, that's the 39-year-old Octavio Dotel in your box score.

SS Tucker Neuhaus has been idle since this unusual sequence on Saturday -- AZL Brewers Bottom of the 1st Edgardo Rivera strikes out swinging. Brandon Diaz grounds out, shortstop Josh VanMeter to first baseman Jake Bauers. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Francisco Castillo replaces Tucker Neuhaus. Tucker Neuhaus strikes out swinging.

Three DSL pitchers have been idle for weeks or more -- RHP Melvin Tejada (July 17th), RHP Felix Paulino (one appearance since July 6th), and RHP Joel Dicent (July 3rd).

Three of the DSL Brewers who pitched tonight, RHP's Junior Flores, Pedro Peguero, and LHP Marcos Padilla, have combined to walk 88 in 60.2 innings.

How is it Austin Ross and others had to do due diligence on their Tommy John and other serious injury comebacks in Maryvale and yet Cody Scarpetta went straight to Brevard County less than a year after his surgery? Obviously it's about player development and the hopeful return of a once-promising arm to form, but the young man has been on the verge of non-competitive (numbers, not heart) in 11 starts for the 'Tees, taxing their other arms and pretty much tossing the game in the gutter each time out. Look what Ross is doing with the Rattlers now, at least his six mostly awkward initial starts were buried with the Arizona crew. Heck, Ross and Scarpetta could have piggy-backed in Maryvale for a few weeks. End of rant.

Not sure exactly why 22-year-old 2013 28th round pick RHP Alex Moore among all this year's selections received such an early bounce to Brevard County, bypassing Helena and Wisconsin, but that was a heck of an effort behind Mark Rogers tonight, starting out by stranding Rogers' two baserunners.

Three days since an early exit by Nicky Delmonico at Brevard, no action since unless he sneaks in late in Game Two tonight.

Via Jeff Hem's blog -- Audio from Nashville — Dan O’Brien of the Brewers Here is tonight’s interview with Dan O’Brien from the baseball operations department of the Sounds’ parent-club Milwaukee Brewers. O’Brien discusses some of the positives this season has brought for the Sounds and Brewers despite where both clubs sit in the standings, what decisions the Brewers have coming up this off-season and what he has seen from some of the ’13 Sounds who’ve had a major league opportunity this season.

Consultant: Biloxi baseball stadium project a home run By Warren Kulo, GulfLive.com BILOXI, Mississippi -- Consultant Charles Johnson told a standing room only audience and the Biloxi City Council Tuesday that the city's proposed baseball stadium project is a home run. "I can't think of a better location," Johnson said of the project, "or one that needs it more." The economic impact study, compiled by Johnson's company, Johnson Consulting of Chicago, Ill, suggests millions of dollars in revenues could be had by the city from a AA minor league baseball stadium, while only sharing in a portion of the cost. The city has proposed to issue $21 million in bonds to fund the stadium, along with $15 million from the state, coming from a BP grant. In addition, the stadium is planned for property owned by the Beau Rivage adjacent to the intersection of I-110 and U.S. 90. The casino would donate the land. "You're providing a smaller percentage of the stadium cost, but still engendering all the tax revenue benefits," Johnson said. The study estimates $25.4 million in direct spending from the stadium, with total spending of $34 million. In addition, taxes generated are estimated at $4 million in the first year, with the city receiving $1.54 of those revenues. Those revenues would more than adequately cover the annual debt service on the $21 million in bonds, the report says. The report also investigated several other minor league stadiums built in recent years, including those in Tulsa, Okla., Pensacola, Fla., Birmingham, Ala., Trustmark Park in Jackson, Miss. If the stadium is built, the plan is to bring an existing Southern League AA to Biloxi. Johnson said the stadium's proximity to casinos and beaches may make Biloxi "the most attractive destination in the entire Southern League." The study estimates average attendance for games at the Biloxi stadium at 4,300, which would put it in the "top tier" of Southern League teams. Average total attendance for all events, including concerts and festivals, is estimated at 445,000. Councilman George Lawrence, who has indicated he would prefer the stadium be built in east Biloxi, asked Johnson if his firm considered any other potential sites in Biloxi. Johnson said no, the focus of the report was the Beau Rivage property. Councilman Kenny Glavan also asked if anything was left out of the report, given that it was completed in less than two weeks. Again, Johnson replied no, saying he simply put additional staff on the project to complete it more quickly. Lawrence noted the study only estimated about 104 events at the stadium each year, meaning it would sit unused many nights "unlike a Bass Pro Shop. It's open 365 days. If we could get a Bass Pro Shop, that would be huge." Councilwoman Dixie Newman asked Johnson if any of his company's previous study's which supported stadium construction had not panned out. Once again, Johnson's answer was no -- all of the stadium projects they found to be favorable and were built turned out to be successful. He also added there have been stadium projects which his company studied and did not recommend. Councilman Felix Gines asked what Johnson thought would be more successful -- a theme park or a stadium. Johnson noted theme park construction is more costly, but added "I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think you should try to have both. I think one can help fund the other." "If you don't do something," Johnson said. "You're at risk. You have a small overall economy, but you have a larger tourism economy than anyone else (on the coast). You have the third largest gaming economy in Mississippi behind Atlantic City and Las Vegas. "You only have to pay for a portion of (the stadium), you get more tax revenues from it than anyone else and you get a chance to change your economy." Councilman Paul Tisdale noted Johnson is putting his company's and his own reputation on the line with the report -- and assessment with which Johnson agreed. "I'm very comfortable with our findings," he said. City spokesperson Vincent Creel said the complete report from Johnson Consulting would be available later Tuesday at the City of Biloxi website. *** Here's another report on the consultant's presentation today. We'll let you know if they get that Bass Pro Shops or not...

More likely that he reached an inning pitch limit north of 30-something. A few Brewer pitchers have been pulled from games recently because of a similar outing. All after two outs, none on... Lakeland Bottom of the 1st Chad Wright flies out to left fielder T. J. Mittelstaedt. Dixon Machado flies out to center fielder D' Vontrey Richardson. Devon Travis walks. Aaron Westlake singles on a line drive to right fielder Mitch Haniger. Devon Travis to 3rd. Aaron Westlake to 2nd on the throw. Francisco Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mitch Haniger. Devon Travis scores. Aaron Westlake scores. Steven Moya reaches on a missed catch error by pitcher Mark Rogers, assist to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Francisco Martinez to 3rd. Jason Krizan walks. Steven Moya to 2nd. Jeff McVaney singles on a line drive to right fielder Mitch Haniger. Francisco Martinez scores. Steven Moya scores. Jason Krizan to 3rd. Pitching Change: Alex Moore replaces Mark Rogers. Adolfo Reina walks. Jeff McVaney to 2nd. Chad Wright grounds into a force out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to second baseman Gregory Hopkins. Adolfo Reina out at 2nd.

A reader (thank you) passed along a story about former Brewers farmhand, undrafted University of Iowa outfielder Nate Yoho (career stats 2005-2006 with Maryvale and then A-ball affiliate West Virginia). Yes, a great name always, but this story is special in its focus in both wonderful and sad ways. A love story: Friend's sacrifice delivers hope from tragedy is embedded within the link. And be sure to watch this video as well. Nate Yoho is only a sidenote in this April 2006 story, but its message seemed appropriate to post. Not sure if he'll ever see this, but you're in our thoughts, Nate Yoho and family.

VIDEO from Monday: Robinzon Diaz doubles in Nashville's 20-2 loss to Round Rock To "sarcastic applause", as Jeff notes...

At Brevard, RHP Cody Scarpetta comes off the DL and will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. This places the Manatee roster at the 25-man limit. Please note that OF Lance Roenicke is actually on the reserve list at Brevard at this time, after his recent return from Wisconsin. So at this moment, Roenicke is not active and does not count against the 25-man cap.

Two adjustments are being made to the Daily Menu above. The Timber Rattlers have announced LHP Mike Strong as tonight's starter, no word on the status of RHP Eric Semmelhack, who is not listed within the announced rotation through Saturday. RHP Cody Scarpetta comes off the DL to start Game Two for the Manatees tonight.

Osceola County rejects Nationals’ spring training plan Nationals and Manatees (and the Brewers' High-A squad as long as that partnership remains intact) to play at Space Coast until the next potential alternative is investigated. (hat tip to BrewCrewBall this AM)

Happy 22nd birthday to Helena OF Ruben Ozuna (long bus trip to Utah for a gift).

Weather.com: Nashville, TN Huntsville, AL Lakeland, FL Beloit, WI Goodyear, AZ San Pedro De Macoris, DR

STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League North Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Rookie Advanced - Pioneer League North Division Rookie - Arizona Summer League DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris Division *** NOTE: To view first half or overall standings for Huntsville, Brevard County, Wisconsin, and Maryvale, you'll notice options at the respective links for that. Otherwise it's second-half standings as the default view for those three leagues.

Look for Nashville and Wisconsin media notes at the links just prior to their game times. New this season: Brevard County has media notes; as of now, it's a unique link each day, but look for it just prior to game time each day within the "Stats and Scores" banner here.

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 Tuesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Game One Brevard County Game Two Wisconsin Maryvale DSL Brewers New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Tuesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Johnny Hellweg at home vs. Round Rock (Rangers), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 $39.99 season-long package ($9.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: RHP Taylor Jungmann at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime Free Live Audio Link Alex Cohen is the play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. It appears four Southern League teams air their home games on MiLB.TV, and we'll let you know when those dates pop up on the schedule. ********** Brevard County: RHP's Mark Rogers (major league rehab appearance) and Cody Scarpetta in a doubleheader at Lakeland (Tigers), 4:00 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Sorry, no audio at all for this series. ********** Wisconsin: LHP Mike Strong at Beloit (Athletics), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 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. MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of four Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV. So for the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from four Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. NOTE: Many of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and WACY-TV My NEW32 will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and will try to provide day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check with us. ********** Helena: Idle ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Reds' complex in Goodyear, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Tigers, 9:30 AM gametime, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Helena Box Score Helena Game Log Well, with one bad click, I've lost a 20-minute wonderfully crafted post that focused on Adam Giacalone, Michael Ratterree (get ready to polish your Pioneer League MVP award, dude), Jalen Harris, and Anthony Banda, who many might think was a high school pick as a just-turned 20-year-old 2nd year pro, but has a JUCO year under his belt. I'll try and retain all those thoughts for another time, although I will say that given his infield position flexibility, I've figured out that Jalen Harris is in fact Zelous Wheeler, who made his way to the Milwaukee 40-man at one point, so there could be worse comparitives.

James Ridle photo, Blackfoot Media Group Brewers pitcher Anthony Banda delivers against the Grand Junction Rockies. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/b1/8b1cdacc-095e-11e3-a38c-0019bb2963f4/521307873e25b.preview-620.jpg