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Still nothing on the DSL as of this post, we'll check later today.

Final: AZL Brewers 4, @AZL Dodgers 3 AZL Brewers Box Score Nice win, Devin Williams (four hitless innings) focused on fastball command (tweet) while working at 92-95 MPH (tweet). Mechanical adjustment helped him (tweet). Looks like we may get some video of him today (tweet). Micah Owings made his first pitching appearance for the Brewers, and now MiLB.com doesn't know what to list on his player page, batting vs. pitching, so they choose neither. Kieschnick'ed! Tucker Neuhaus on base four times (double, two singles, walk, two stolen bases). Just turned 18. Makeup off the charts. Yes, be excited. 17-year-old 1B David Denson on base three times (double, single, walk). OBP now .381. AZL Brewers Game Log Team is 10-20, but 1-1 in the second half, so let's go, playoff push! A very fun-to-follow Maryvale bunch this year...

Additional Rattlers video from the TV broadcast *** VIDEO: Victor Roache is the man of the hour for both Offensive and Defensive Plays of the Game *** You can guess who the TV postgame video interview subject was tonight.

Rattler Radio Blog with video highlights The best defense is a good offense – Sun Tzu….or someone like that.

Chasers pick up win in 11th inning By Rob White / World-Herald staff writer Sometimes you need a break. Omaha grabbed a share of first place for the first time since May 21, but not until after Nashville center field Eugenio Velez dropped a two-out fly ball in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday night. The error allowed the Storm Chasers to score the winning run in a 5-4 victory before 8,052 at Werner Park. “He was running hard to get in there, and at the end he was running on his heels (slowing down),” Omaha manager Mike Jirschele said of Velez. “Those are the ones where ... if someone is going to drop one, that's one that can be dropped. And I was happy when I saw it come out.” Omaha rallied with two outs, as Ben Broussard and Max Ramirez had back-to-back singles. Broussard advanced to third on a drive to left center by Ramirez, as Nashville had its outfielders playing deep to prevent an extra-base hit that might have allowed Broussard to score from first. Brett Hayes then lifted a fly ball to short center field and a charging Velez, a utility player who often plays the infield, got a glove on the ball only to have it fall to the ground — leading to an awkward victory celebration. Who do you hug on a game-ending error? And with that, despite its 52-56 record, Omaha moved into a tie for first place with Memphis, one game ahead of Iowa. Both Memphis and Iowa lost Saturday. Omaha is 8-3 since the All-Star break and 17-9 since June 29. The Chasers were 6 1⁄2 games out of first place on July 2. “Long ways to go,” Jirschele said. “But we're at least going in the right direction. What are we, four games under .500?” Omaha had it all but wrapped up, but Nashville — down to its final out — got a game-tying, two-run homer from Blake Lalli off reliever Will Smith. It was Lalli's second homer of the game. “Up to that point, Smitty had thrown the ball well,” Jirschele said. “But he got behind in the count against a guy who can hurt you ... and he let him hurt him.” Omaha right fielder Anthony Seratelli injured an ankle on the play, crashing into the wall in an attempt to make a leaping catch. “I'm sure it'll be at least a few days,” Jirschele said, speculating on how long Seratelli would be out. Seratelli has been holding down the No. 3 spot in the batting order while second baseman Johnny Giavotella has been out. Jirschele had said previously that he was giving him some extra rest, but Giavotella missed a fourth straight day with what the manager called hip tightness. Giavotella woke up stiff Wednesday, but is improving daily and took batting practice Saturday, Jirschele said. “I'm going to wait with him and make sure he's 100 percent before I put him back out there,” Jirschele said. Despite Lalli's homer, the Chasers rallied for their fourth walk-off win in six games. “When they tied it, you worry about your club saying, 'Shoot, here we go,' ” Jirschele said. “But these guys expected to win that game.”

Defensive miscues by Osprey turn game in Brewers’ favor By Amber kuehn, Helena Independent Record Three costly errors by the Osprey. Three gift-wrapped runs for the Brewers. Helena took advantage of defensive mistakes by Missoula on Saturday night at Kindrick Legion Field, winning 3-2 in a game in which the Brewers batted 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. “When you can take advantage of other teams’ mistakes it does make it easier, but it also shows you’re prepared,” said Helena manager Tony Diggs. “Tonight was a complete game as far as pitching and defense goes, which I was just talking about, so that’s nice to see.” The Brewers turned three double plays in the contest and got strong outings from all three pitchers who took the mound. Zach Quintana gave up a pair of earned runs in a four-inning start but struck out four, Tyler Linehan earned the win in relief with three scoreless innings and Hobbs Johnson was perfect through the final two frames to earn his first save of the season. “Quintana, it’s been a while since he’s had such a straightforward start, so that was good to see,” Diggs said. “Linehan had a good outing and then Johnson with a two-inning save, that’s rare even in the big leagues.” When Johnson caught Yorman Garcia looking on a fastball up the middle to end the game, he greeted Brewers catcher Dustin Houle with a fist bump just in front of the mound. “I actually felt like my mechanics were a bit off that first inning out but then I started having success with the fastball and Houle called a good game,” said the left-hander, who needed just one off-speed pitch all evening. Helena had recorded 29 hits in its previous two games but managed just five in this one. Johnson said it was nice for the pitchers to help pick up a win after a couple of rough outings in which the Brewers staff gave up 21 runs. “Last night, after the game we had, Diggs said he wasn’t worried about the pitching; he said that we were going to come around,” Johnson said. “It’s nice to be able to carry the hitters for a change.” The Osprey wasted a marvelous start by starter Adam Miller, who finished his night on a bittersweet note. Miller was dealing through six innings in the longest outing of his career, and at one point had retired 10 in a row. But the right-hander out of BYU was responsible for a pair of errors in the seventh inning that gave Helena a lead it would never relinquish, and Miller in turn sustained the loss. He fanned six and gave up five hits and three runs, none of which were earned. An RBI double by Missoula first baseman Daniel Palka gave the Osprey the early lead, and the visitors built on that with another Palka double and an RBI single by Jose Queliz in the fourth to make it 2-0. But Helena finally got to Miller in the fifth, as Charlie Markson extended his hitting streak to nine games with a leadoff double, Angel Ortega reached on an error, and both came home on a sac fly by Taylor Brennan and a Renaldo Jenkins groundout to tie the game. First baseman Adam Giacalone led the Brewers at the plate, going 2 for 3 to up his average to .478 since returning to Helena. But a pair of Brewers saw their hit streaks come to an end, as Michael Ratterree went 0 for 3 and Houle went 0 for 4 on a quiet night offensively. Ratterree, a league leader in multiple categories, had batted safely in the 16 games prior, the second longest streak in the Pioneer League. Houle’s seven-game hit streak came to an end with a strikeout in the eighth, an at-bat that ended with him emphatically slamming his bat to the ground. Palka, Queliz and Jose Munoz all turned in multi-hit games for Missoula, but the Osprey could get nothing going with runners in scoring position, either. Missoula went just 1 for 10 in that situation and, like Helena, stranded seven base runners on the evening. The three-game set continues this afternoon, with Felipe Perez scheduled to start for Missoula against Helena southpaw Anthony Banda. NOTES: Osprey right fielder Yorman Garcia had the web gem of the game in the seventh, when he went horizontal to snag a laser line drive out of the air and rob Dionis Hinojosa of extra bases. ... Saturday’s game was the first meeting between the two teams since July 1, but Missoula and Helena will now see plenty of each other in the coming weeks. ... Brewers center fielder Omar Garcia stole his 14th base of the season Saturday, tying him with Billings' Jonathan Matthews for the league lead.

Brewers Take Advantage of Errors Missoula makes three miscues as Miller gets tough-luck loss By Zac Vierra / Helena Brewers Sometimes baseball can be an unfair game and on Saturday night Missoula starter Adam Miller experienced this first hand. Miller allowed zero earned runs in seven innings but was handed the loss after he was the victim of three errors, including two of his own, as Helena defeated the Osprey 3-2. For the first time in almost a month, the Brewers were a part of a pitcher's duel and they got some help from the Osprey en route to victory. "The [pitchers] from both teams did a good job in their starts. You are just happy that we came out on top. We were able to get a break and we made the most of it," said Helena manager Tony Diggs. In the bottom of the fifth with Helena down 2-0, the Brewers took advantage of the first Missoula error of the game. After Charlie Markson led off the inning with a hustle double, Angel Ortega hit a pop up to shallow right that went off the glove of second baseman Jake Miller. Markson would advance to third on the error and Ortega would scamper to second when the base was left unoccupied. Markson would score in the next at bat when Taylor Brennan hit a sac fly to right field. With one out and Ortega on third, the Osprey brought the infield in but Ortega was off on contact and broke home to score the tying run on a groundball off the bat of Renaldo Jenkins. In the seventh with the game tied at two, Adam Miller didn't help his own cause making a pair of miscues. Ortega led off the frame with a bunt to the left of the mound and Miller ranged to his right and fielded the ball, but his throw to first was off the mark as Ortega advanced to second on the error. The next play would be almost an exact replica as Brennan bunted and again Miller fielded the ball cleanly but again his throw was wild as Ortega scored the go-ahead run. Hobbs Johnson would come in and pitch a perfect eighth and ninth to earn his first professional save. "That's what you look for in a guy that comes in later in the game. You hope that you can get a couple extra innings out of him," said Diggs. "Two inning saves are rare even in the big leagues so we will take a two inning save if we are going to get one" The Osprey jumped out to a lead in the top of the first off Helena starter Zach Quintana when Daniel Palka hit a double into the gap in left-center that scored Chuck Taylor from first. Palka would also be a part of the scoring for Missoula in the fourth inning when he led off with a double to right-center, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and scored when Jose Queliz slapped a single to right. Quintana would be done after four but he pitched well allowing just two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and a walk. "It's been a while since he has had such a straightforward outing. That was very good to see from him," said Diggs. Tyler Linehan would come into the game in the fifth and he pitched three shutout frames to earn his first professional win. It was a night when the offense was limited for the Brewers as they had just five hits, two of which came off the bat of Adam Giacalone, yet Helena found a way to win. "When you can take advantage of the other team's mistakes like we did tonight it makes things easier but it also shows that you are prepared and you are ready to take advantage of it," said Diggs. In one negative note for the Brewers, Michael Ratterree went 0 for 3 with a walk and had his hitting streak snapped at 16 games. Ratterree won't have to wait long to begin a new streak as the teams will be at it again tomorrow afternoon for the second game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM (2:05 Central). Tyler Linehan photo via Helena site http://www.milb.com/assets/images/7/5/4/55026754/cuts/13_Tyler_Linehan_P_m8luvbyp_iqdkhzt0.jpg

Hendricks, Homers Down Stars by Alex Cohen, Huntsville Stars To wrap up their five-game set at Joe Davis Stadium and twenty-game season series, the Huntsville Stars lost to the Tennessee Smokies by a score of 6-3 on Saturday night. Hitting 12 home runs in the first four games against the Stars, the Smokies continued their power surge in the series finale against Stars starting pitcher Brooks Hall (L, 0-4). Following a one-out single from third baseman Christian Villanueva in the second inning, a two-run homer by outfielder Rubi Silva put the Smokies broke the scoreless tie. For Silva, the longball was his second of the series. One inning later, a solo homer from outfielder John Andreoli made the score 3-0. After first baseman Justin Bour hit a solo blast in the fifth inning against Stars righty Mark Williams for his fourth roundtripper in as many games, Villanueva then hit his third homer of the series with a solo shot off of Eric Marzec in the top of the eighth. The Smokies scored their only other run on an RBI single by outfielder Jonathan Mota, also in the eighth inning. That run support was plenty for Tennessee starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. The Southern League North All-Star starting pitcher improved to 10-3 on the season after giving up two runs (one earned) on six hits through seven innings of work. On offense, the Stars scored their two runs on Hendricks in the fifth inning. Following singles from second baseman Eric Patterson and Williams, an RBI single from shortstop Nick Shaw put the Stars on the board (audio). One batter later, a single from outfielder Rene Tosoni prompted a throwing error by Silva in right field that allowed Williams to score. Huntsville plated their only other run of the game on an RBI groundout by catcher Adam Weisenburger in the ninth inning against Smokies reliever Tony Zych. Tennessee righty Frank Batista relieved Zych with one out in the ninth and finished off the inning to record his 13th save of the season. From a pitching perspective, the Stars hurlers struck out 13 Smokies hitters, their highest total since May 7th against Jackson. The loss for Huntsville gives them a final record of 8-12 in their season series against Tennessee. On Sunday, the Stars will hit the road to open up a five-game series at The Ballpark at Jackson against the Jackson Generals. Huntsville will send RHP Drew Gagnon (3-5, 5.67 ERA) to the bump while Jackson will counter with LHP James Gillheeney (4-4, 3.53 ERA). First pitch is 6:05 PM.

Via Jeff Hem's blog -- Audio from Omaha — Sounds Outfielder Sean Halton Here is Saturday’s interview with Sounds outfielder Sean Halton, who discusses his return to the Sounds following his first-ever, month-long stint in the major leagues; his change to a taller batting stance; whether he views the game a little differently at Triple-A now that he’s been in the big leagues; his recollections of his first major league home run; the decision to trim his long, flowing hair and thick beard (typically a popular topic of discussion); and the origin of his nickname, “Cheese.” *** As always, a worthwhile listen with Jeff, enjoy. Sean's a good take.

As per Matt Eddy of Baseball America, the Brewers have signed 28-year-old RHP Dustin Molleken, who has Canadian National Team experience with several currently in the Brewers organization. Molleken was released by the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan on July 9th after spending much of 2012 and all of 2013 thus far with them. The Saskatchewan product has yet to reach the big leagues, maxing out at AAA in the Colorado system in 2011-12, after reaching AA previously in the Pirates system (Pittsburgh drafted him out of high school in the 15th round in 2003). Molleken missed all of 2004 with Tommy John surgery, pitching in only 12 games over his first three pro seasons. Career numbers via Baseball Reference No specific word on when he'll be activated and whether he'll report to Nashville or Huntsville, although his Wikipedia page has him going to Nashville (who updated that?). Saskatchewan Twitter had this five days ago (Tweet) http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/dustin-molleken-590x380.jpg

Damien Magnifico exits after just two innings for Brevard, not planned as Jacob Barnes had plenty of time to warm up coming in. Suspected issue with blisters again, but not confirmed. *** Nicky Delmonico grounded out to first in his first Brewer AB.

Nicky Delmonico batting 5th as the designated hitter tonight in his Manatee debut. *** 1B Garrett Cooper starting for the Rattlers, his first game since the 21st.

Flashback - Frank Kremblas is the manager of Bradenton, the Manatees' opponent tonight. Thought he might be getting groomed for the Brewers' job back in the day...

Tonight's Wisconsin opponent reminded me that both the Angels Salt Lake Pacific Coast League team and their Burlington Midwest League team are named the "Bees", and how that would drive us crazy here in Link Report land.

Keep an eye on the Manatee retro-jersey auction. It ends at 11:59 PM ET, 10:59 CT tonight (Saturday night). What's pretty cool about this is, as it turns out, you'll be able to bid on the very first game jersey Nicky Delmonico wears as property of the Brewers organization today. Of course, don't forget about all the other Manatees as well .

Happy 27th Birthday to Brevard County catcher Brent Dean. (Player page says the 26th, most other sources the 27th...) Happy 22 Birthday to Maryvale RHP Ryan Deeter, this year's 32rd round pick out of UCLA.

Weather.com: Omaha, NE Huntsville, AL Viera, FL (Melbourne) Grand Chute, WI (Appleton) Helena, MT Glendale, AZ San Pedro De Macoris, DR

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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. Also new this season: Helena has media notes; 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.

STANDINGS (YEE-HAH, Helena!): 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, and Wisconsin, you'll notice options at the respective links for that. Otherwise it's second-half standings as the default view for those three leagues.

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

Programming note, DVR Alert!: Tonight's Timber Rattlers games is on MyNew32 TV. "Showdown: Timber Rattlers Pre-Game", airs at 6:00 PM. Of course, if watching live, synch it up with Chris Mehring's audio . *** Having trouble finding it? Message from Journal Broadcast Group about their conflict with Time Warner Cable.

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: LHP Chris Narveson at Omaha (Royals), 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 Brooks Hall at home vs. Tennessee (Cubs), 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 Damien Magnifico at home vs. Bradenton (Pirates), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the link based on listed schedule Manatees audio, hooray! Dave Walkovic is the first play-by-play voice of the 'Tees since 2007, he's joined by Andy Towne; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio. All home games and many road games are scheduled to be broadcast. When road games are only available via the opponents' audio feed, we'll let you know that. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Jorge Lopez at home vs. Burlington (Angels), 6:20 PM pre-game, 6:35 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: RHP Zach Quintana at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Voice of the Helena Brewers Steve Wendt is back on board, and this year he's added Twitter to the mix @steve_wendt. We've been treated to Steve's work for many years now (ten!); he is among the very best at the art of the pre-game interview, especially considering how at ease he makes all these first-time professional ballplayers. MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Dodgers complex in Glendale, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Nationals, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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