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Follow Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Game One Nashville Game Two Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers DSL Brewers Game Two (if they schedule two for today) New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Programming Notes: Birmingham has MiLB.TV coverage, so if you're a subscriber, you can watch this Stars' series (live and/or archived). *** This Brevard County series, including tonight's twinbill, is available via the Clearwater broadcast crew, as noted above; Dave and Andy return to the airwaves on Wednesday July 3rd. *** DVR Alert, one day's notice: Added to the original broadcast schedule, MyNewTV 32 in Green Bay will have Saturday's Wisconsin game - pre-game 6:00, game at 6:30.

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Nashville: RHP Jimmy Nelson and LHP Zach Kroenke in a doubleheader at home vs. Oklahoma City (Astros), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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 Andy Moye at Birmingham (White Sox), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Clearwater (Phillies), 5:30 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link - Clearwater broadcast ********** Wisconsin: RHP Jorge Lopez at Clinton (Mariners), 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. 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: 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 Eduard Reyes at Billings (Reds), 7:50 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 Idaho Falls (July) and Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Padres complex in Peoria; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Blue Jays, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Turns out the game was postponed. Pretty good chance they will play two at the Blue Jays complex today.

VIDEO - 'Superman' Catch No. 2 by Jared Mitchell, both vs. Huntsville Impressive...

Brewers beat Mustangs twice, take over first place By MIKE SCHERTING, Billings Gazette The Helena Brewers played 12 innings with the Billings Mustangs and picked up two wins on a night that the Pioneer League's top-ranked pitching staff had enough troubles to go around. The first win took just three innings when the Brewers won 7-3 as the teams picked up the previous night’s suspended game with one out in the top of the ninth and a tie score. Then the Mustangs couldn’t hold a four-run lead as the Brewers won the follow-up regularly scheduled game, 8-5. “The second game two big innings really hurt us,” Mustangs manager Pat Kelly said. “Defensively, we hurt ourselves. Just didn’t make the routine play a couple times and it led to a crooked number rather than trying to minimize the damage and getting out of there with only one” run. Billings pitchers entered the day with a collective league-best 2.19 ERA, and a big reason the team was off to a 4-1 start. But Mo Wiley (0-1) gave up four runs in the top of the 11th of the suspended game and starter Luke Moran and reliever Scott Brattvet (0-1) couldn’t hold on to a 4-0 lead in the second game. Though relievers Werleen Taveras, Nick Fleece and Austin Salter closed the night with 3 1/3 shutout innings, the Mustangs’ ERA rose to 3.46. That still leads the league, one week into the season. Moran was cruising through 3 2/3 before the Brewers figured him out, putting up three runs in the top of the fourth to pull within 4-3. Though the Mustangs maintained their lead at that point, the momentum had seemed to shift, and two innings later the Brewers scored five runs off Brattvet and went on to their second win of the evening. “We let them climb back in with three runs, all with two outs and that changes the whole complexion of the game,” Kelly said. “You preach all the time about shutdown innings. Your team scores a crooked number, you’ve got to shut them down. Unfortunately they got a couple two-out hits to score some runs. “Our pitching’s been good. Today, unfortunately, some balls found some holes and, like I said, we didn’t make some routine plays for them.” Game rewind -- Jalen Harris had the big blow for Helena in the first game, sending a Wiley pitch deep to center field for a bases-clearing triple in the top of the 11th. Ryan Fasano (2-1) threw all three innings for Helena. -- The Mustangs jumped on Helena starter David Otterman with a four-run third inning in the second game. Jonathan Reynoso and Carlos Sanchez had RBIs, and Humberto Valor had a two-run single in the inning. -- Reynoso and Sanchez represented the tying runs in the bottom of the ninth, but with runners on second and third and one out, Juan Santiago struck out Reynoso and got Sanchez to pop up to end the game. It was Santiago’s second save of the season. Notes: The teams close their three-game series tonight at Dehler Park. RHP Jose Guzman (1-0, 0.00) goes for Billings against Helena RHP Brandon Moore (0-1, 9.00). ... ... By winning the suspended game, the Brewers had their first three-game winning streak in two years. They did not win three in a row all of last season.

Still no info on the DSL Brewers game, check in later today...

Tons of insights via Chris Mehring in his Rattler Radio Blog post-game synopsis. There's a reason Rattler Radio Blog is one of the very most popular in the MLB/MiLB blogosphere -- a small part of it may be the extra clicks we net for Chris here, but the majority of the reason is that it's just fantastically informative and entertaining.

Final: @AZL Brewers 5, AZL Rangers 4 AZL Brewers Box Score The A-Crew jumps over .500 at 4-3 with this win. After the Texas kiddos plated a 7th inning run to tie the game at 3-3, soon-to-be 19-year-old Dominican RF Elvis Rubio struck a big two-out, two-run single to extend the lead to 5-2, and the young Brewers hung on for the win. Although it was Rubio's only hit (1-for-4), he sports a 1.191 OPS after his first week stateside. As Sessile noted earlier, 2012 8th round CF Edgardo Rivero made his 2013 debut. The 19-year-old Puerto Rico native played the first four innings before exiting. A Maryvale game can't be noted without another Francisco Castillo mention. The just-turned 20-year-old Dominican switch-hitting product singled twice, and now has multi-hit games in six of his seven-starts, including his four-hit U.S. debut game. Castillo was thrown out on a stolen base attempt for the first time in four 2013 attempts. On the surface, cleanup hitter 1B David Denson's .250 average (3-for-12) in his first five games seems pedestrian. But mix in seven walks and Thursday's HBP (and 2nd HR on the season), which lifted his line to .250/.524/.750 (1.274 OPS). Fantastic to see the plate discipline thus far from the lefty bat. This young man won't turn 18 until November. Tucker Neuhaus, playing 3B in this one, catcher Paul Eshleman, 1B Alan Sharkey (DH'ing here) and SS Luis Aviles, all reached base twice - nice. LaCrosse native and University of Minnesota product Drew Ghelfi made his 2nd pro appearance (first start), two earned runs in three innings. Two other 22-year-olds like Ghelfi, undrafted free agents Sean Wardour and Scott Harkin, combined to walk three over the final three frames, but Harkin netted the save, stranding two with a K for the final out. AZL Brewers Game Log AZL Rangers Top of the 4th Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Drew Ghelfi. Jose Gonzalez grounds out, second baseman Francisco Castillo to first baseman David Denson. Chuck Moorman strikes out swinging. Smerling Lantigua strikes out swinging. AZL Rangers Top of the 5th Defensive Substitution: Eric Williams replaces center fielder Edgardo Rivera, batting 1st, playing center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa flies out to left fielder Yonki Hernandez. Carlos Garay reaches on a fielding error by right fielder Elvis Rubio. Diego Cedeno called out on strikes. Todd McDonald grounds into a force out, second baseman Francisco Castillo to shortstop Luis Aviles. Carlos Garay out at 2nd. AZL Rangers Top of the 6th Luis Mendez grounds out, second baseman Francisco Castillo to first baseman David Denson. Travis Demeritte flies out to center fielder Eric Williams. Jose Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Luis Aviles to first baseman David Denson.

Helena Pre-Game Audio: Brewers roving hitting instructor Sandy Guerrero talks about teaching players in rookie ball

The Nashville site game story has now been updated with five audio highlights from Jeff.

Stars Clinch 5th Straight Series Loss By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars One night after snapping a four-game losing streak overall, the Huntsville Stars clinched their fifth consecutive series loss with a 9-6 defeat at the hands of the Birmingham Barons on Thursday night at Regions Field. After falling behind early on Wednesday afternoon, the Barons offense made sure to jump out to the initial lead against Stars starting pitcher Brooks Hall (L, 0-2). Following an RBI groundout from catcher Mike Blanke in the second inning, Birmingham tacked on two runs in the third on an RBI double by outfielder Trayce Thompson and an RBI single from shortstop Tyler Saladino to take a 3-0 lead. However, the Barons early lead did not last for long. In the top of the fourth inning, the Huntsville offense was finally able to touch up Barons starting pitcher Spencer Arroyo. After hits by third baseman Shea Vucinich and first baseman Jason Rogers began the inning, a two-run single from designated hitter Robinzon Diaz scored both of them to make it a one-run ballgame (audio). Later in the inning, an RBI single from outfielder Rene Tosoni plated Diaz to tie things up at 3-3 (audio). Unfortunately, the momentum swing for Huntsville would be short-lived. In the bottom of the inning, a two-run double from Thompson put the Barons back on top. One inning later, the Barons scored three runs off of Stars reliever Arcenio Leon to take a five-run lead. The inning was highlighted by a bloop RBI double from Barons third baseman Dan Wagner and another RBI groundout from Blanke. Over the course of the rest of the night, the closest the Stars were able to get to the Barons was within three runs. In the sixth inning, an RBI single from outfielder Brock Kjeldgaard and a fielding error by the Barons allowed the Stars offense to bring the score to 8-5. Then, with the score 9-5 in the ninth inning, an RBI groundout from shortstop Hector Gomez made it a three-run game again. The Stars were ultimately able to bring the tying run to the plate when Vucinich flied out to deep left-field to end the ballgame. The defeat for the Stars marks their fifth consecutive series loss. On Friday, the Stars and Barons will wrap up their five-game set at Regions Field. Huntsville will send RHP Andy Moye (3-8, 4.85 ERA) to the bump to try to salvage the series. Birmingham will counter with RHP Michael Nix (0-1, 7.20 ERA). First pitch is at 7:05 PM. The Stars return to Joe Davis Stadium on Saturday to begin a five-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts.

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Huntsville Video Highlights from Wednesday: Mike Walker hits a solo homer as the Stars beat Birmingham, 8-2 Not a call the Birmingham announcer will place on his audition tapes going forward.... Kentrail Davis smacks an RBI double

Weather.com: Nashville, TN Birmingham, AL Clearwater, FL Clinton, IA Billings, MT Maryvale, 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, 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.

Look for Nashville and Wisconsin media notes at the links just prior to their game times. New this season: Brevard County 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. 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.

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Follow Thursday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Game One Brevard County Game Two Wisconsin Helena Completion of Wednesday's Suspended Game Helena Regularly Scheduled Game Maryvale DSL Brewers New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Programming Notes: Birmingham has MiLB.TV coverage, so if you're a subscriber, you can watch this Stars' series (live and/or archived). *** This Brevard County series, including tonight's twinbill, is available via the Clearwater broadcast crew, as noted above; Dave and Andy return to the airwaves on Wednesday July 3rd. *** The plan in Billings is for a 7:00 PM Central time resumption of last night's tight affair; this likely means Steve Wendt will be on air at 6:45 for you. With the big league Brewers playing a matinee, you may want to tune in to Helena early on for a hopefully quick positive resolution to the suspended game.

Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Hiram Burgos in a rehab start at home vs. Oklahoma City (Astros), 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 Birmingham (White Sox), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Jacob Barnes and LHP Jed Bradley in a doubleheader at Clearwater (Phillies), 4:00 PM gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link - Clearwater broadcast ********** Wisconsin: RHP Tyler Wagner at Clinton (Mariners), 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. 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: 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: First, it's the completion of Wednesday's suspended game at Billings (Reds) (Brewers threatening, tied 3-3, in the top of the 9th) at 7:00 PM, followed by LHP David Otterman in the nine-inning regularly scheduled contest 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): at home vs. the not-so-mighty morphin' power Rangers; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Blue Jays, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Well, this was timely...first posted Tuesday pre-callup - Getting to know: Sounds OF/1B Sean Halton