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Sounds Notebook by Greg Sullivan, the Tennessean Sounds relief pitcher Jim Henderson got the news on Thursday that he will be representing Nashville in the Triple-A All-Star Game with a message from a familiar source. “My mother texted me right when she found out. She’s pretty on top of things when it comes to my career,” said Henderson. The annual game, which pits the Sounds’ Pacific Coast League against the International League, will be held in Buffalo on July 11. The 29-year-old right-hander from Canada leads the Sounds with six saves going into Thursday’s game at Round Rock and had posted a 3-3 record and 1.93 ERA in 24 appearances. That included a PCL-best 24-1/3 consecutive scoreless innings to start the season before surrendering his first run on May 28. “It’s a big honor. It just shows that I got off to a good start,” said Henderson, who credits better control and a raised arm slot for this year’s improvement. “If I’m going to have a spectacular year, I’m going to have to keep it going, but this is a nice reward. I didn’t want to get off to a bad start like I did last year so that’s why it’s important to me.” Second-place race: The Sounds return home for a four-game series against the Iowa Cubs beginning on Saturday. It’s their last home series before the break. Nashville (32-48) trailed Iowa by one game for second place in the American Northern Division standings going into Thursday night’s games. “The Iowa series is a really important series but not just because of second place. We need to play more consistent, better baseball. We need to play up to our level,” Sounds Manager Mike Guerrero said. The Omaha Storm Chasers held a league-best, 17-game division lead heading into Thursday night. Get well soon: At the beginning of the Sounds’ current road trip, which ends tonight at Round Rock, several with team were exhibiting cold or flu symptoms or had recently gotten over an illness, Guerrero said. However, he said the bug seems to be subsiding. “Some of the guys are still showing the symptoms of it, but I think we’re getting over it,” Guerrero said. “We’ve got to be careful, but that happens everywhere. You have probably 55 people in the clubhouse so if anybody gets sick it’s going to be contagious. You’re traveling on a plane and you don’t know if anybody (outside the team) has a (bug) and you might get it and it can spread real quick. We’ve just got to stay healthy and play better.” Thornburg delayed: Right-handed pitching prospect Tyler Thornburg had been scheduled to make his Sounds debut tonight, but he has been placed on the seven-day disabled list with a wrist issue. Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash told mlb.com on Wednesday that Thornburg will likely make a start for the Sounds on Sunday or Monday. Thornburg, 23, was 8-1 with a 3.00 ERA at Double-A Huntsville before making a surprise spot start for the Brewers on June 19. “He’s going to miss this start and we’ll have to re-evaluate him,” Guerrero said. “We’re not in a hurry. He’s a big talent but he’ll pitch when he feels 100 percent.”

Wisconsin Media Notes The Chicken Van edition...

From last Sunday's Modesto (CA) Bee: Hector Gomez looks to make mark in Modesto Nuts jersey By Brian VanderBeek It was early in spring training, but not too early for Hector Gomez to show the Colorado Rockies' brass that he deserved a spot on their opening day roster. No one had gone through more in the last four years than Gomez. He had lost two full seasons to injury and suffered an unspeakable off-field tragedy. But at 24, and with a tiny taste of big-league experience last September, the shortstop wanted nothing more than to make a splash as early as possible in the exhibition season. On March 8, during the late innings of an exhibition game against Kansas City at the Rockies' sparkling Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz., Gomez got the call to grab his bat. "On the first pitch I hit a line drive double down the third base line," Gomez said. "I touched first base and I heard and felt my groin pop. Oh my gosh, my groin again." Some people considered Gomez a long shot to make the Rockies' opening day roster. As a shortstop, he's always going to be a backup in Colorado, at least as long as Troy Tulowitzki is wearing purple. But even if Gomez hadn't gone to Denver with the big club at the end of spring training, he would have been sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs. And with the rash of injuries that has beset the Rockies, particularly Tulowitzki's groin tear and surgery last week, Gomez likely would be in the majors right now. Instead, he's back in Modesto, where his girlfriend and their son reside. Gomez probably will spend the next week or so with the Nuts as he plays his way back into the kind of shape that will allow him to go nine innings six days a week. His frame of mind is that this is not a setback, but another opportunity to advance his career. It's the same outlook that has kept him upbeat through an improbable series of misfortunes that began with his very first game with the Nuts in 2008. "Everything is mental and I do what I can to stay mentally strong and positive," he said. "I never put my head down, and I'm always telling myself that I can do this." Injuries plague shortstop Opening night for Modesto in 2008 came at Stockton Ballpark. Gomez was playing shortstop and leading off, and had a hit in one of his first three plate appearances. In his fourth at-bat, his job was to advance a runner to second base after taking a shot at a base hit early in the count. He swung at a fastball low and in and it felt like his shin had just been set afire. "I remember my first game with Modesto," Gomez said. "We were in Stockton and, oh my God, I hit a foul ball right off my shin. Oh, it was horrible. I fractured the bone." He actually finished the at-bat, put down a perfect sacrifice bunt, then collapsed from the pain two steps out of the batter's box. Two months later, just as his leg was almost healed, he hurt his shoulder. An elbow injury rose from that and required Tommy John surgery. While on the comeback from that, he suffered a severe lower back strain. The injuries have limited him to a total of 213 games since opening day, 2008, but the Rockies remain very high on Gomez. They know what he's gone through, and they see how he remains upbeat on and off the field, through injury, and yes, personal tragedy. Two summers ago, Gomez and his girlfriend had a child. A boy they named Hector Jr. The baby died at two months. "God gives us tests like that for a reason," Gomez said. "That was the first time I felt close to that bad about anything, but God gave me another son." A son they gave the same name. Another Hector Jr. "I did think a long time about giving this son that name," he said. "It was very hard for me, because every time I call his name, I think of our first son." Ready for next opportunity Gomez played three innings on Thursday in his Nuts' rehab debut, and played five innings in Saturday's game. He's scheduled to be Modesto's designated hitter for nine innings this afternoon, then go nine innings in the field when the Nuts open a road trip Monday in Lancaster. After that, his health will be reevaluated and the Rockies will determine when the next stop for Gomez will be. He's hoping and praying it's not on another disabled list. "I think I use my head better now and I know better now how to help my body get through the game without getting hurt," Gomez said. "I know the Rockies need infielders right now, and I feel good. I feel like I'm ready to go." Photo by Debbie Noda http://media.modbee.com/smedia/2012/06/23/17/55/iYiZL.St.11.jpeg

Audio from Round Rock — “Hear It from (Jim) Henderson” Jeff Hem's note -- Tonight’s interview is with Sounds reliever Jim Henderson, who Thursday was named as the Sounds’ representative for the upcoming Triple-A All-Star Game on July 11 in Buffalo, NY. Henderson’s statistics are solid across the board, and this will be his second all-star game as a pro (2009, Midwest League with Low-A Wisconsin). In the interview Henderson talks about his season so far, the honor of being an all-star, his favorite ballparks and mounds around the Pacific Coast League and pitching in 100-degree heat like he did last night in Round Rouck, Texas.

Nashville Media Notes

John Sickels with a Clint Coulter mention note

Pretty unique Arizona League standings in the Brewers' division right now

Jim Henderson Named To PCL All-Star Team Reliever To Represent Sounds, Pacific Coast League At Triple-A All-Star Game On July 11 In Buffalo http://www.milb.com/images/2012/06/28/63SGDgrm.jpg NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Pitcher Jim Henderson has been named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team and will represent the Sounds on the 30-man squad that takes on the International League stars in the 25th Annual Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 11 at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York. Henderson was selected as a reserve for the contest by the PCL office. The 29-year-old right-hander has posted a 3-3 record, team-leading six saves, and a 1.93 ERA (8 ER / 37.1 IP) in 24 relief appearances for the Sounds while holding opponents to a .233 average. He has struck out 42 batters in his 37 1/3 innings, ranking 4th among league relievers with a 10.13 strikeouts per nine innings ratio, while issuing only 16 walks. Henderson has allowed a run in only four of his 24 outings this season and opened the year with a PCL-best 24 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings pitched over his first 15 appearances before finally surrendering a run on May 28th. The All-Star nod is the second mid-season honor of Henderson's 10-year pro career. He was previously recognized as a Midwest League All-Star in 2009 during his first year in the Brewers organization. A pair of former Sounds were named as additional participants for the PCL team in the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game. Shortstop Luis Cruz, who was Nashville's 2010 team MVP after hitting .281 with 10 HR and 68 RBIs in 129 contests, will be a member of the PCL roster as one of three Albuquerque Isotopes participants. Former Sounds player and manager Marty Brown, currently the skipper with the Las Vegas 51s (Blue Jays), will serve as the PCL All-Star manager for the game. Brown played for the Sounds for parts of two seasons in 1988-89, representing the club in the inaugural Triple-A All-Star Classic in 1988, then returned to manage Nashville for two seasons from 2001-02. There are no former Sounds on the International League All-Star roster, which was announced yesterday. The 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game will be broadcast live on television on MLB Network and the Armed Forces Network as well as on the radio on 102.5 FM "The Game" at 6:00 p.m. CDT. The complete Pacific Coast League and International League All-Star rosters are available at the links available when you click on the link at the top of this post.

As we've been reminding you this week, Wisconsin gets another prime-time TV gig (and not opposite the big league club this time) on Time Warner Cable Sports 32 this evening.

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Follow Thursday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale *** 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: AAA Nashville does not play a split schedule. The other leagues, including the rookie leagues, do. When you click on a standings link for Huntsville, Brevard County or Wisconsin, you'll then be able to choose 1st half and/or overall standings in addition to the current 2nd half standings.

Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Mark Rogers at Round Rock (Rangers), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Jeff Hem is the new 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). We imagine the audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: RHP Kyle Heckathorn at home vs. Mobile (Diamondbacks), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Huntsville feed from the MiLB main audio page Alex Cohen is the new play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. It's fantastic that Huntsville is returning to what will be a traditional broadcast format this year. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. MiLB.TV subsciption note: Huntsville road games in four locales (Mississippi, Tennessee, Jacksonville and Pensacola) will be broadcast. ********** Brevard County: RHP Brandon Williamson at Tampa (Yankees), 6:00 PM gametime Sorry, no audio for this series... Once again this season, Brevard does not have its own audio coverage. It appears two teams in the Manatees North Division (within which the majority of games are played) have audio, and all six teams in the South Division have audio (at least for their home games), so there will be opportunities to listen to approx. 70% or Brevard's games this season, just all from the opponent's perspective. There are no Florida State League games on MiLB.TV this year. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Chad Pierce at home vs. Peoria (Cubs), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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. MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of only two (Great Lakes) Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV; Chris' call provides the audio. So for the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, all Timber Rattlers home games, and 24 Stars' road games (one Helena series this summer, too). ********** Helena: LHP Will West at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Helena feed from the MiLB main audio page We're lucky to have Steve Wendt back on board for another H-Crew season. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the little Redlegs; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: Idle

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Trio joins 'Tees from Timber Rattlers Dishon, Harvey, Rogers promoted to Brevard to start second half By Tim Uryasz / Brevard County Manatees A recent sweep of the Florida State League first half North Division champion Dunedin Blue Jays and taking two out of three from the Charlotte Stone Crabs was a great way to start the second half of the season for the Manatees. It was even a better welcoming for newcomers John Dishon, Seth Harvey and Jason Rogers. The trio was promoted from Class A Wisconsin to Brevard County on June 21 and is just some of the hundreds of players making their way through Minor League Baseball in hopes of making it big, to see the lights, sounds, and glory of Major League Baseball. Dishon, an outfielder from Beaumont, Texas, has played in four games with Brevard County since his promotion. In 11 at bats, he has three hits, including one double and a RBI. A 42nd round selection in the 2010 MLB draft, John was assigned to the Rookie League Helena Brewers, where he met current Manatees' skipper Joe Ayrault. As an avid and talented football player in high school, baseball came second. After breaking his neck in high school, Dishon switched paths to baseball and went to play at Louisiana State University. "I didn't get a lot of playing time while in college, but the Brewers decided to take a chance on me," Dishon said. After two seasons in Helena, John spent the first half of 2012 with the Timber Rattlers, before being promoted to Brevard County. "Honestly, it was an unexpected call up," Dishon said. "I am excited though. It is a good opportunity to show my stuff and skills. It was kind of make or break for me. I love it here though. It feels good to sweat. I have met a lot of great people and formed great relationships." Dishon, who spent quite a bit of time on a plane after getting the promotion phone call from Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson, has had great support from his family, wife Kristy and two-year-old daughter Parker. "It felt like I was on a plane three out of the four days of our All-Star break," Dishon said. "It's a good thing though. I feel like I am going somewhere when getting promoted. My family has been great. They support me so much." Rogers, a left fielder and first baseman, has put his bat to work in his first few games in the Florida State League. In six games, he is 7-for-17 with six RBI. Rogers, a native of Riverside, Ga., has been more than anxious to join the Manatees after one and a half seasons with Wisconsin. "During the All-Star break we were talking with the coaches and when I was heading back for the second half with the Timber Rattlers I received a call from Matt Erickson," Rogers said. "I was really relieved and ready." Jason, an All-Star with the Rattlers in the Midwest League this year, was more than ready to make the next step towards the majors. "It felt good (coming to Brevard)," Rogers said. "I thought I was going to be promoted last year, but there were certain circumstances so I didn't. It was definitely the best thing for me. It's another obstacle course. I am comfortable with my teammates and excited." Joining Dishon and Rogers is Seth Harvey, the only pitcher in the trio promoted to Brevard. Harvey, who grew up in the bright sun of southern California and a graduate of Washington State University, had pitched in 22 games with Class A Wisconsin. In 23.2 innings pitched, Harvey compiled 13 saves, 32 strikeouts and a 4-0 record. "I grew up in southern California and I always played baseball with the guys there in the summer," Harvey said. "I just took a liking to baseball. My dad was always coaching me." Harvey, drafted in the 37th round of the 2010 MLB draft by Milwaukee, spent three months in the Arizona League before being assigned to Helena in 2011. Seth joined Class A Wisconsin in the beginning of 2012 season. Although it was tough to leave Wisconsin, Harvey is excited for the chances he will get in Brevard County. "I also received the call from Matt Erickson the day after the All-Star game in Kane County," Harvey said. "I guess what I had done earned me a promotion to Brevard. It was tough to leave Wisconsin, but it is bittersweet. I am excited to make another move in my career." The many paths taking hundreds of players through Minor League Baseball ending in an ultimate ending of playing for the big leagues clubs can be both daunting and intimidating. Many paths come with injuries. Many come with disappointment, and many come with a road that never reaches the majors. Players take many paths, but everyone wants to make it big. Being able to take a path of promotion is one that many players never reach, but for Dishon, Harvey and Rogers, it's another large leap on the path. "From an outside standpoint it is a big leap," Harvey said. "It's a difficult concept, but the game doesn't change. You are always expected to do what you always do. It can be overwhelming making the leap, but you just have to stay focused and stay within yourself."

The one draft pick that had no college eligibility left and hadn't signed yet is 32nd round RHP Nick Anderson. Based on what we had read earlier (see these two links), we had marked him in our "signed" column just on a normal assumption. So we reached out to the coaching staff at Mayville (North Dakota) and Pete Pratt, their Assistant Baseball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator, was kind enough to respond: Jim, thanks for note….Nick actually is heading to Milwaukee today and will be meeting with team doctors tomorrow. He is raring to go the last I heard from the Brewers' scout was they were waiting to find the right place for him and finalize other signing/cap room…he won’t be costing them much at all so hopefully this gets done over the weekend they got themselves a good one! So we should see that become formal soon...it's not like Helena and/or Maryvale couldn't use another arm with all their short outings.

Not sure how many of his career 28 HR's are captured on video, so I was sure to tweet this to Dayton Buller.

Catching up - VIDEO PLAYER INTERVIEW: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pitcher Chad Thompson on his sharp outing Tuesday night

Final: Arizona Giants 9, Arizona Brewers 2 Box Score As noted, any game with a Boof Bonser sighting from the opposition is unique - he's on his way back from Tommy John surgery; the Brewers' starter, RHP Maverick Lasker made his 2012 debut, he's been battling lower back issues -- technically I believe this qualifies as an injury rehab from Wisconsin for him, as Baseball America noted his formal placement on the DL last week. Game was tied at 2-2 heading to the bottom of the 4th, but a 2-spot there followed by a four-run 5th broke things open. Each team committed four errors, but the SF kids did a better job minimizing the damage. 18-year-old 2nd round pick Tyrone Taylor had the only multiple-hit game and stole his first pro base. You'll see three youngsters drew two walks apiece when you click, but through six games, the A-Crew's line is .197 / .262 / .296, last in each category league-wide. Pitching-wise: 11.12 ERA and 2.49 team WHIP. World domination may take a bit... Game Log

Sounds' Peralta blanks Express Brewers prospect allows four hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings By Jonathan Raymond / Special to MLB.com Pitching can be unkind to a young arm with power behind it but less refined control. Wily Peralta has, at times this season, been all too aware of that fact. On Wednesday, he harnessed his stuff and looked like the pitcher who established himself as the Brewers' top prospect. Peralta gave up four hits and three walks while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings in Triple-A Nashville's 4-0 blanking of Round Rock. It was the first time this season the big right-hander registered at least five scoreless frames. "I feel good [about this start]," Peralta said. "I've been bad at times this year; today, I finally got one." The start brought him a little bit closer to the track he seemed to be on through the first month of the season. In four of his last five outings, the native of the Dominican Republic has limited opponents to three earned runs or fewer. That's something he didn't do once from May 17-June 1, a stretch that saw his ERA climb to 6.83. The only hiccup in his recent run came in his previous outing on June 22, when he retired only two batters and was charged with four runs against Oklahoma City. "You know, when you're struggling, you've got a lot of things going wrong," Peralta said. "But I know I can do it. I've struggled before, I know I'll get out of it. I stay positive and work hard and do my best." Against the Express, he was as close to his best as he's been in a couple of months. Peralta (3-8) got Brad Nelson to hit into an inning-ending double play in the first, leaving runners at the corners. The 23-year-old also stranded a runner at third in the third, then faced the minimum until walking Ryan Spilborghs on his 71st and final pitch. "I've been struggling this year a little [with command], but it was working tonight," Peralta said. "Locating pitches better, getting ahead in counts, that's the thing I've been working on. Command my pitches, command my fastball. That's it." The early exit was due to cramping in his legs, something Peralta downplayed. In his last five outings, MLB.com's No. 40 overall prospect has a 3.80 ERA over 23 1/3 innings, striking out 23 and walking 16. For the season, he's struck out 67 and walked 48 in 77 1/3 innings. Location remains Peralta's biggest issue. He can blow pitches by just about anyone but knows his impressive velocity won't do much good if he's not in the strike zone. "I've been working hard in my bullpen sessions, so today on the mound I felt great," he said. "I just want to keep going out there and doing the same -- don't try and throw too hard. Make the pitches and locate it." This season has been Peralta's most challenging since he pitched in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2006, the year after the Brewers signed him as a non-drafted free agent. Last year, he struck out 117 over 119 2/3 innings and compiled a 3.46 ERA at Double-A Huntsville before a promotion to the Pacific Coast League. In five Triple-A starts, he was 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA. After four solid outings to begin this season, Peralta got his first Major League callup and made his Milwaukee debut against the Rockies on April 22. Catcher Dayton Buller provided most of the offense for the Sounds, homering twice. Sean Halton also went yard.

MiLB.com: Missoula player went from 0-for-13 on the season to hitting for the cycle vs. Helena

3rd round RHP Zach Quintana, the Nevada high schooler, made his pro debut for Maryvale tonight AZL Giants Bottom of the 6th Pitcher Change: Zachary Quintana replaces Carlos Sosa. Christian Diaz grounds out, first baseman Alan Sharkey to pitcher Zachary Quintana. Travious Relaford singles on a ground ball to third baseman Taylor Smith-Brennan. With Randy Ortiz batting, wild pitch by Zachary Quintana, Travious Relaford to 2nd. Randy Ortiz walks. Stephen Branca grounds into a force out, third baseman Taylor Smith-Brennan to second baseman Jose Sermo. Travious Relaford to 3rd. Randy Ortiz out at 2nd. Stephen Branca to 1st. Hector Mercedes singles on a ground ball to left fielder Malcolm Dowell. Travious Relaford scores. Stephen Branca to 2nd. With Ryan Honeycutt batting, wild pitch by Zachary Quintana, Stephen Branca to 3rd. Hector Mercedes to 2nd. Ryan Honeycutt flies out to center fielder Dionis Hinojosa. AZL Giants Bottom of the 7th Mitchell Delfino singles on a line drive to center fielder Dionis Hinojosa. Shayne Houck flies out to right fielder Jose Pena. Eldred Barnett strikes out swinging. Christian Diaz strikes out swinging.

STARS COMEBACK FALLS SHORT AGAINST BAYBEARS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After turning a four-run deficit into a tie game, the Huntsville Stars fell to the Mobile BayBears by a score of 8-4 in the second game of a five-game series at Joe Davis Stadium on Wednesday night. Beginning in the fourth inning, the Stars had to play catch-up. To start the inning, BayBears right fielder Mark Krauss singled and second baseman David Nick doubled off of Stars starter Evan Anundsen. Following a one-out walk by left fielder Dan Kaczrowski, a bases-clearing double from catcher Rossmel Perez gave Mobile an initial 3-0 lead. In the fifth inning, following a single by shortstop Chris Owings and an error by Stars shortstop Tommy Manzella to advance Owings to third, a sacrifice fly by Nick made the score 4-0 in favor of the BayBears. However, the Stars began their comeback push against BayBears starter Chase Anderson in the fifth inning. To lead off the frame, right fielder Kentrail Davis reached via an error and then scored on a pinch-hit double by Domnit Bolivar to cut the Stars deficit to three. For the Stars, their comeback continued into the sixth inning as second baseman Scooter Gennett walked against Mobile RHP Eric Smith to lead off the inning. The next at-bat, Gennett scored on a RBI double by first baseman Hunter Morris to make it a 4-2 game. After advancing to third on a Hainley Statia groundout, Morris scored on a wild pitch from Smith to cut the BayBears lead to one. Then, with two outs, Davis reached on another error and then scored on a RBI double from Manzella to tie up the ballgame. From that point on, the BayBears dominated the night as they scored the final four runs of the ballgame. On the pitching side, Stars reliever Brandon Kintzler fell to 0-2 on the season after he allowed Mobile center fielder Evan Frey to score on a wild pitch and gave up a solo home run to Krauss in the seventh inning. Mobile also got two insurance runs in the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Yazi Arbello and a RBI single by Kaczrowski off of Stars LHP Philippe Valiquette. In his second start since coming off the disabled list, Anundsen gave up four runs on seven hits through five innings for his second straight no-decision. On offense, Morris led the way with another 2-for-4 night at the plate, his second in as many nights. For Morris, the RBI double in the sixth gave him his 24 th run batted in during the month of June, a total that leads the Southern League. The double was also his league-leading 26 th of the season. Game three of a five-game series will begin on Thursday as the Stars will send RHP Kyle Heckathorn (2-7, 4.37 ERA) to the mound to square off against LHP David Holmberg (0-1, 4.26 ERA). First pitch is at 6:43 PM.

Yes, we have the Draft Forum, but this will garner a larger audience here -- This article printed just today regarding Canadian high school OF and 39th round Brewers pick Derek Jones. It includes: Jones was the 26th Canadian player selected in the draft. An all-around athlete who also played hockey and volleyball for his school Jones was named St. Marguerite d’Youville’s senior male athlete of the year this year. He had a .420 average for the Panthers baseball team, leading the club to its second consecutive Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA) title. “I can bat for a high average and have range in the outfield,” said the 6-foot-3 Jones in describing his game. While the Brewers have also told him they want to see his play over the next few weeks before offering him a contract, Jones has another option. He has committed to attend Rose State College in Midwest City, OK. His brother Marc has completed his freshman season there.

UW-Milwaukee's Chad Pierce is the choice to take promoted Drew Gagnon's rotation spot, and he gets the prime time TV game Thursday night for the locals.

Link Report Bonus: Brewers 2012 27th round draft pick RHP Tyler Duffie (profile page), a draft-eligible redshirt sophomore from TCU, has reportedly informed Milwaukee "that he intends to return for his junior year where he hopes to become a more utilized asset for coach Jim Schlossnagle" (link). *** This June 9th article indicates that 18th round RHP Hunter Adkins is heavily leaning toward returning to Middle Tennessee State.