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  1. Nashville video from Wednesday: Jimmy Nelson records his seventh strikeout as the Sounds beat Round Rock, 10-1
  2. Via Jeff Hem's blog -- Audio from Memphis — Sounds Reliever Michael Olmsted Tonight’s pregame interview is with Sounds reliever Michael Olmsted, who pitched two scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Sounds’ victory over Round Rock. He discusses his season to this point, the team’s season compared to his hopes out of spring training, his journey the past few years from the Mets to Japan to the Red Sox and now to the Brewers, his comeback from “Tommy John” elbow surgery a couple of years ago and the development of his pitches and across-the-body throwing style.
  3. Jason Rogers finds way back to Huntsville as Southern League All-Star, not as Alabama A&M QB Mark McCarter, Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- If Alabama A&M football coach Anthony Jones were interested in the whereabouts of a quarterback he signed in 2006, but who never played a snap for the Bulldogs, he can find him at first base for the Huntsville Stars. And he can find him in the starting lineup for the Southern League North team in the league's annual All-Star Game in Jacksonville on July 17. Jason Rogers is one of three Huntsville players selected for the team, joining outfielder Kentrail Davis and pitcher Taylor Jungmann. Jimmy Nelson, who was promoted to Class AAA recently, was an original selection before the promotion. Stars manager Darnell Coles and pitching coach Chris Hook expressed disappointment that Ariel Pena was not selected, but hope he'll be an alternate as the inevitable roster changes take place. Rogers was a pro-style quarterback at Banneker High in College Park, Ga., weighing in at 215 pounds -- "a little smaller than I am now," Rogers said. He took an official visit to the A&M campus, but said he hasn't revisited it since coming to Huntsville this season. Going into the Stars' road trip to Tennessee, Rogers had 51 RBI, tying him for second-most in the league. He had 10 homers, but was batting only .230. "His struggles of late aren't indicative of how he's played," Coles said. "He's played a great first base." This will be Rogers' second professional All-Star Game appearance. He was selected for the Midwest League contest a year ago while with Wisconsin; he spent half the season there before being promoted to the higher Class A level at Brevard County, batting .301 for the year. While his average may be down this year, he's well on pace to surpass his 2012 power numbers. He sheepishly admitted "I didn't do very well" at the Midwest League All-Star Game. He struck out and grounded out. "I was nervous," he said. "It was my first time for an All-Star Game in pro ball. Now I know what to expect. I probably won't be as nervous this time." Rogers was obviously a versatile athlete in high school but "I played baseball since I was five and I was a little better at it," he said. After signing with A&M, he chose instead to play baseball at Southern Union, then transferred to Columbus (Ga.) State, where he hit a school and conference-record 26 homers in 2010. "I like the challenge (of baseball), to see how far I can hit the ball," Rogers said, "making pitchers mad, the little cat-and-mouse games that go on." Huntsville Stars first baseman Jason Rogers headed to Southern League All-Star Game July 17 (Photo by Bob Gathany/Huntsville Times) http://imgick.al.com/home/bama-media/width620/img/sports_impact/photo/13039348-mmmain.jpg
  4. Losing your mind, sir, no. But you need your daily Link Report fix, brother, D'Vo has been a regular mention since our own Brad caught wind of him working out with the Maryvale Crew, and through five Maryvale games before heading to Brevard. Really, really looking forward to a Manatee pre-game audio interview with him soon.
  5. Brief video clip / interview -- RHP Chris Razo of Helena
  6. Via the Manatees -- RHP Santo Manzanillo placed on the temporarily inactive list, retroactive to July 2nd. C Brent Dean activated from the disabled list at Wisconsin and transferred for Brevard County. Dean will be active for tonight's game at Daytona. *** Based on Dean's tweets, he's been in Florida for a couple of weeks at least already, taxi squad / bullpen catcher-type.
  7. Brevard County and Helena in first place, but barely, battling second place clubs this series. *** Via Mr. Mehring: So, the Rattlers are 5-8 on the half after winning four of five from Kane County. Remember. They were 0-6. A long, long way to go in this half BUT, the Clinton LumberKings are the wild card in the second half. They fell to 6-7. The Peoria Chiefs are 5-8, too. The Timber Rattlers are only one game out of a playoff spot after an 0-6 start. Midwest League playoff procedures We're not even going to pretend to follow that, as the second half progresses, we'll rely on Chris' Masters Degree in Standingsology.
  8. 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, 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.
  9. Weather.com: Memphis, TN Kodak, TN Daytona Beach, FL Cedar Rapids, IA Great Falls, MT San Pedro de Macoris, DR
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Follow Thursday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena DSL Brewers New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers
  13. Programming Note: Tennessee has MiLB.TV coverage, so if you're a subscriber, you can watch this Stars' series (live and/or archived).
  14. Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: LHP Chris Narveson at Memphis (Cardinals), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 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 Drew Gagnon at Tennessee (Cubs), 6:00 PM pre-game, 6:15 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: LHP Brent Suter at Daytona (Cubs), 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 Ryan Gibbard at Cedar Rapids (Twins), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 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 $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: 32 of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel has seventeen games scheduled and WACY-TV My NEW32 plans to show fifteen games. We'll let you know when, but won't be providing day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check for proper channel and time planning (scroll to the bottom of this link). ********** Helena: RHP Barrett Astin at Great Falls (White Sox), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:00 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 Idaho Falls (July) and Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): Idle ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Tigers, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day
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  16. TV Sports News Video Report out of Green Bay on Tyrone Taylor
  17. Stars' Moye loses no-hit bid in ninth Brewers prospect fans two over career-high 8 1/3 innings By Jake Seiner / MiLB.com Andy Moye ranks second in the Southern League with two complete games. (Huntsville Stars File Photo) http://www.milb.com/assets/images/3/9/8/52648398/cuts/480_Moye_Huntsville_Stars_jxird40q_yuno5oh4.jpg The last time Andy Moye threw a no-hitter, he was a callup to his big brother's Little League team. "I threw a combined no-hitter with my older brother [Joey] when I was 10," the Brewers prospect said. "That's the closest I've gotten." Moye flirted with history on a slightly larger stage Wednesday night, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning as Double-A Huntsville blanked Chattanooga, 2-0. The accomplishment eluded him as he gave up a one-out single. But he logged a career-high 8 1/3 innings en route to his first win in nearly a month. Moye (4-9) struck out two batters and walked three. Leadoff man Rafael Ynoa got the Lookouts' base knock, driving a fastball back up the middle that Moye stabbed at but could not field. "He put the barrel on it and hit it pretty hard," Moye said. "[Catcher Adam] Weisenburger said that I just missed it, that it just went under my glove." The 103rd pitch was the last for Moye as he was pulled for Kevin Shackelford. His stroll off the mound was met by thunderous applause from the 6,162 fans at Joe W. Davis Municipal Stadium for Fourth of July fireworks and Second Amendment Night. "That was very warming," Moye said. "We had a pretty big crowd tonight with the Fourth of July thing and us hitting the road tomorrow. To get that respect from the fans, that's always very overwhelming. It felt good to have them behind me. That was nice." The Brewers' 15th round pick in the 2011 Draft has come a long way since the combined no-hitter with his brother. The 25-year-old right-hander has been on a steady climb through the Milwaukee system since being assigned to the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2011, reaching Double-A to begin this season. Moye struggled early to find an effective approach in the Southern League, but he's made strides recently that he thinks have led to a few strong performances. Wednesday's gem came after he held Birmingham to two earned runs on seven hits over eight innings with six strikeouts and no walks. "One thing I've learned with this league that I didn't do early on is just attacking these hitters," he said. "It's my first year in Double-A and it's a learning experience, as coach says sometimes. I've learned to attack guys and just try to pound the zone with all my pitches and see what happens. "I didn't get ahead quite as well in the outing before, but I had similar results. I'm just trying to go right at guys. I think that's been the term for me this year." The Georgia Southern product retired his first 10 batters and faced the minimum throughfive innings -- Joc Pederson walked in the fourth, but Moye picked him off first base. "Early in the game, I'm always in the mind-set to attack with the fastball," he said. "Usually, my changeup is my best pitch, but I wasn't feeling it early in the game, although it came along a little later. "I had the curve working, though, and the second time through the order, I was able to flip that up there and get ahead." Moye also walked Miguel Rojas leading off the sixth but stranded him at second after a sacrifice. Rojas walked again with two outs in the eighth, but Moye retired Jan Vazquez on a popup to shortstop. After also getting Brian Cavazos-Galvez to pop up to start the ninth, he allowed the single to Ynoa that ended his outing. "It's one of those things where you try not to think about [the no-hitter]," Moye said. "But you can see the scoreboard and you know the situation. I was trying to go out in the ninth and just see the pitches that [Weisenburger] puts down. It was one of those things where the guy came up and I gave him a fastball and he put a good barrel on it." Huntsville totaled only three hits, but Brock Kjeldgaard provided the only support Moye needed with a solo homer, his 14th. Jason Rogers singled in an insurance run in the sixth.
  18. VIDEO: Nashville's Hunter Morris hits a three-run homer as the Sounds rout Round Rock, 10-1, on Wednesday
  19. Final: @Nashville 10, Round Rock 1 Prospects Lead Sounds' 10-1 Rout Of Express In Series Finale Nelson Earns First Triple-A Win; Davis, Gennett, Morris All Homer For Nashville Nashville Sounds NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jimmy Nelson turned in an outstanding start and the Sounds belted three home runs in a 10-1 victory over Round Rock on Wednesday evening at Greer Stadium in front of 9,104 fans in the finale of a three-game series. With the victory, Nashville (31-56) secured its third winning series of the year. The 10 runs scored were the most for the Sounds since May 23 and the club's fifth double-digit output of the year. Nelson (1-2) earned his first Triple-A victory with a quality start for the Sounds, holding Round Rock to one run on three hits while fanning seven batters over seven innings. He has logged a 2.30 ERA in his five starts for Nashville. Michael Olmsted closed out the win with a pair of scoreless frames as the two Nashville hurlers combined to hold Round Rock to only three hits on the night. Scooter Gennett led off the bottom of the first with his second home run in the past three games (audio), a solo shot to right off Brad Mills. The blast was Nashville's first game-opening homer since Eric Farris hit a leadoff shot on July 25, 2012 against Memphis. Gennett continued his torrid hitting since rejoining the Sounds with a 3-for-4 night that included a walk and two runs scored. The second sacker has hit safely in his last eight games at a .414 clip (12-for-29). Nelson opened the game with four hitless frames before Round Rock rallied to tie the contest in the fifth. Mike Bianucci singled to open the frame, moved to second when Jim Adduci drew a walk, and scored on Jared Hoying's RBI single to left. Shortstop Blake Davis kept the scored knotted in the sixth when he gunned down Leury Garcia at the plate as he attempted to score from third on Joey Butler's groundout. Nashville broke the 1-1 deadlock with four two-out runs off Mills in the bottom of the sixth. Caleb Gindl provided the big blow with a bases-loaded, three-run double to left that was just out of the reach of a lunging Yangervis Solarte (audio). The two-bagger extended Gindl's hitting streak to six games, matching his best effort of the year. Josh Prince followed with an RBI single to plate Gindl and make it a 5-1 game (audio). Mills (7-3) took the loss for the Express after giving up five runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. The Sounds exploded for five more runs in the seventh against Ryan Rodebaugh to make it a 10-1 contest. Gennett led off with a single and later scored on Robinzon Diaz's RBI single to left (audio). Diaz went 2-for-4 on the evening and has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games between Huntsville and Nashville (13-for-37, .351). Hunter Morris and Khris Davis followed with Nashville's third set of back-to-back home runs of the year. Morris' opposite-field three-run shot was his team-leading 16th of the year (audio) and Davis' solo shot was his 10th on the year (audio). Both taters went to left field. Davis put an accent on the Sounds' win with a game-ending diving catch of an Adduci liner in left field. The Sounds travel to Memphis tomorrow to open a seven-game road trip that includes a four-game series against the cross-state rival Redbirds following by a three-game stop in Albuquerque. Left-hander Chris Narveson (1-4, 6.83) will man the bump for the Sounds in tomorrow's 6:05 p.m. Independence Day contest. Memphis will counter with right-hander Scott McGregor (2-4, 6.03). Nashville Box Score Nashville Game Log Photo by Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds http://www.milb.com/assets/images/7/6/4/52634764/cuts/July3highfives_dn4x7ux2_7sra0myx.jpg
  20. Brewers halt three-game skid by Curt Synness, Helena Independent Record The Helena Brewers put a halt to two streaks Wednesday night when they defeated the Great Falls Voyagers 8-3. The win stopped Helena’s three-game skid, and when Charlie Markson scored on Jose Pena’s groundout in the first inning, it broke a string of 20 straight scoreless innings by the Brewers. Helena went on to score two runs in third frame and one in the fourth, and then capped off its scoring with a big four-run seventh inning. The triumph salvaged a split of the two-game Pioneer League series with Great Falls at Kindrick Legion Field, and moved the Brewers into sole possession of first place in the North Division. The Brewers had the same number of hits Wednesday — 10 — as they did the night before, when they were shut out 2-0 by the Voyagers in the first game of the series. Markson (two runs, double), Garrett Cooper (double, three RBIs) and Pena (two doubles, two RBIs) all posted two hits apiece. Michael Ratterree and Jesse Weiss both chipped in with doubles. “We started out well, and we just continued to add on after that,” Helena manager Tony Diggs said. Great Falls actually outhit Helena 12-10, led by Dillon Haupt (3 for 3) and Danny Hayes (2 for 4, double). The Brewers pitching and defense was just as impressive as the offense. Four pitchers collaborated on the hill in the victory: Brandon Moore, Eduard Reyes, Andy Hillis and Ryan Fasano, with Hillis collecting the win — his first professional victory. Voyagers starter Jake Sanchez took the loss. In the field, the Brewers killed numerous Great Falls rallies with their glove work. In the fifth inning, with two away, Great Falls shortstop Tyler Shyrock tried to score all the way from first on Danny Hayes’ double to centerfield. But Shyrock was cut down at the plate on a Markson-to shortstop Angel Ortega-to Dustin Houle relay. Second baseman Renaldo Jenkins made a diving play on a force out to save a run in the sixth, and then in the eighth the hosts killed another Great Falls rally with a 3-6 double play. Then in the ninth, Houle cut down the leadoff runner in an attempted steal to help seal the deal. “The defense has played well all year,” Diggs said, “but to me, it’s always about pitching and defense anyway. “We just played really well overall tonight.” Photos by Eliza Wiley, Helena Independent Record Brewers first baseman Garrett Cooper makes a spinning tag out on Great Falls' Zach Voight on a hot Wednesday night game at Kindrick Legion Field. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/84/58455d96-e455-11e2-acec-0019bb2963f4/51d4e466e1fe9.preview-620.jpg Catcher Dustin Houle tags Great Falls shortstop Tyler Shyrock out at home as Shyrock tries to be the first to score for the Voyagers on Wednesday night in the top of the fifth inning. The Brewers won 8-3 to earn a split of the two-game series at Kindrick Legion Field. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/2c/62ca1acc-e455-11e2-8550-0019bb2963f4/51d4e47896a03.preview-620.jpg
  21. Huntsville Video Highlights Mr. Moye from Wednesday Night (Via the Huntsville Times) http://imgick.al.com/home/bama-media/pgfull/img/huntsville-times/photo/2013/07/-7ebc7b183afb7a70.JPG
  22. AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS EMBEDDED BELOW *** Moye, Stars One-Hit Lookouts By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars Coming within two outs of giving the Huntsville Stars their second no-hitter in 11 months, starting pitcher Andy Moye dazzled on the hill and sent the home crowd happy with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night at Joe Davis Stadium. The 25-year-old righty improved to 4-9 on the season after giving a sole single to Lookouts second basemen Rafael Ynoa with one-out in the ninth inning, leaving the ballgame after that point while striking out two batters and walking three in the process. Righty Kevin Shackelford relieved Moye after a standing ovation and retired two of the last three batters of the game without a hit for his first save of the season, giving the Stars pitching staff their third one-hitter of the season and a 2-0 victory. For Moye, it was the second time he was part of a one-hitter this season against the Chattanooga Lookouts. In his Double-A debut on April 7th at AT&T Field, Moye gave up one run on one hit as part of a seven-inning, one-hit, 3-1 victory against the Lookouts in game two of a doubleheader that day. The other one-hitter this season for the Stars happened was on April 21st when four Huntsville hurlers combined to hold the Birmingham Barons to one hit at Regions Field. In regards to no-hitters, the last time the Stars pitchers threw a no-hitter was on August 2nd of last year, as five Stars hurlers combined to hold the lookouts hitless while walking 11 batters en route to a 3-1 victory against the Chattanooga Lookouts. The Stars last complete-game no-hitter was by David Welch on June 2nd, 2008 against the Chattanooga Lookouts as well. On offense, the Stars got all the run support they needed on a solo homer from outfielder Brock Kjeldgaard against Lookouts righty Steve Smith (L, 1-2). In the sixth inning, the Stars put together a two-out rally to manufacture the final run of the ballgame. After second baseman Nick Shaw singled off of reliever Greg Infante and stole second base, first baseman Jason Rogers knocked him in with an RBI single to make the score 2-0 (audio). Those three hits by Kjeldgaard, Shaw and Rogers were the only hits for the Stars bats on the night. The victory for the Stars clinches their first series victory since a three-game set that was shortened by rain against the Jackson Generals at Pringles Park on May 28-30th. Overall, the Stars are now 9-6 against the Lookouts this season. Wednesday's game was in front of a season-high 6,182 fans at Joe Davis Stadium. On Thursday, the Stars will hit the road to start a five-game series at Smokies Park against the Tennessee Smokies. Huntsville will send RHP Drew Gagnon (1-3, 7.54 ERA) to the bump to try to continue the momentum. Tennessee will counter with LHP Eric Jokisch (6-7, 3.33 ERA). First pitch is 7:15 PM (6:15 Central). Final Out *** FYI - Kevin Shackelford (MiLB Player Page) consistently around 98 MPH, pumping in fastball after fastball, as per Alex.
  23. More Timber Rattlers Video Highlights via the TV Broadcast (Taylor Mangum, not Tyler) Unfortunately, looks like a technical issue with the Victor Roache post-game TV interview link...
  24. More Timber Rattlers Video Highlights via the TV Broadcast (Taylor Mangum, not Tyler) Unfortunately, looks like a technical issue with the Victor Roache post-game TV interview link...
  25. LINK INCLUDES MANAGER MATT ERICKSON VIDEO INTERVIEW (several of his quotes noted below) *** Lopez, Victor Roache showing promise for Timber Rattlers by Tim Froberg, Post-Crescent Media GRAND CHUTE — Jorge Lopez and Victor Roache have had their share of struggles this season, but both are high-ceiling players worth waiting for. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ patience in the two paid off Wednesday night. Lopez turned in a quality start, while Roache went three-for-four at the plate and knocked in two runs. The combination lifted the Timber Rattlers to their third straight victory, a solid 4-2 win over Kane County before a large crowd of 4,705 at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Lopez, a second-round draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 draft, went seven strong innings to pick up the win. He struck out five and walked just one to improve his record to 4-8, while lowering his ERA to 5.37. “That was a good pitching performance by Lopez,” said Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson. “He was good with his fastball and with his command at the bottom of the zone.” Lopez, a 20-year-old right-hander, scuffled throughout the first two months of the season, but threw the ball much better in June and has been coming on in recent weeks, allowing just one run in six innings in his previous start. “Really, he’s been pretty good his last six starts,” said Erickson. “You can see him gaining confidence every time he goes out there. Earlier in the year, he probably wasn’t the most confident kid. But he’s got a big-time upside. If he can keep executing and keep gaining confidence, he’s going to be fun to watch down the stretch.” Lopez threw strikes on 65 of his 98 pitches before Taylor Mangum finished up with two scoreless innings. “I tried to attack with the heater,” said Lopez. “I had good control with my fastball and my command was good.” Roache, a first-round pick by the Brewers in the 2012 draft, was the hitting hero for Wisconsin. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound left fielder drilled an RBI double in the first inning and followed with a single in the fifth and finished with an RBI triple in the sixth. He needed a home run in his final at-bat to hit for the cycle, but popped up on a 2-0 pitch. “My timing at the plate was really on point tonight,” said Roache. “I just felt really comfortable in the box. I’ve been getting myself out by swinging at pitches out of the strike zone, but tonight I just let the pitcher come to me and I got a lot better pitches to hit.” Roache, ranked by Baseball America as the Brewers’ seventh-best prospect, has considerable raw talent and has shown power this season. He leads the Rattlers in home runs (seven) and RBI (37), but he has struggled to get on base and is hitting just .225. Part of the problem is that Roache missed almost all of his first season of professional baseball following wrist surgery. “On nights like tonight, you can see his potential,” said Erickson. “The ball really jumps off his bat. I think it’s only a matter of time for him. He lost all those at-bats last season and what he needs now is consistent at-bats. Hopefully, we can get him rolling in the middle of our lineup.” The game was tied 2-2 before Wisconsin (34-44) took the lead for good in the sixth on Roache’s RBI triple, followed by Mike Garza’s RBI single. Wisconsin's Victor Roache hits a double against Kane County during Wednesday's game at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute. / Photo by Dan Powers/Post-Crescent Media http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20130704&Category=APC020602&ArtNo=307040184&Ref=AR&MaxW=600&Border=0
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