Jim Goulart

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STARS SQUEAK OUT VICTORY AGAINST GENERALS JACKSON, Tenn.- After being in complete control for most of the game, the Huntsville Stars edged out the Jackson Generals by a score of 6-5 on Monday night at Pringles Park. To begin the scoring, the Stars got a solo-home run from an unlikely source in third baseman Juan Sanchez in the third inning and then a two-run single by third baseman Domnit Bolivar in the fourth inning to take an early 3-0 lead. After a sacrifice fly by Generals first basemen Eric Campbell cut the Stars lead to two in the fourth, the Stars got another solo-home run by shortstop Matt Cline in the fifth inning to increase their lead to 4-1. Then, following a solo shot from Generals left fielder Kalian Sams, an RBI single by Sanchez in the sixth put the Stars back up by three. In the seventh inning, the Stars added what they thought was an insurance run as first baseman Hunter Morris drew a bases-loaded walk to make the score 6-2. The Generals, however, had other ideas. After Stars RHP Eric Marzec retired the first two batters in the ninth inning, he allowed the next three to reach base, including an RBI double by third basemen Franklin Martinez that made the score 6-4. Then, after Marzec left the game with two runners aboard, RHP Rob Wooten let up a two-run double to shortstop Nick Franklin to score both, cutting the Stars lead to just one run. Fortunately for Huntsville, Wooten would buckle down. After intentionally walking designated hitter Joe Dunigan, the 26-year-old righty got Jackson’s Chris Pettit to ground out to Matt Cline to end the game. For most of the night, the story for the Stars was RHP Tyler Thornburg once again, who ultimately improved to 4-0 on the season after giving up just two runs and four hits through 6.0 innings and striking out seven. Wooten also notched his seventh save of the season by closing out the game. Besides Thornburg and Wooten, Stars RHP Jesus Sanchez also pitched two innings of scoreless baseball. Sanchez now hasn’t given up a run in his last ten appearances, and leads the Stars with a paltry 0.78 ERA. On offense, everybody in the Huntsville starting lineup had at least one hit. Center fielder Josh Prince led the way with three hits, and Juan Sanchez added two with two runs batted in. Game three of a five-game series will take place on Tuesday as the Stars will send RHP Evan Anundsen (1-1, 2.63 ERA) to the mound to square off against Generals LHP James Paxton (3-0. 2.51 ERA). First pitch is at 7:05 PM.

Nick Franklin doubles (10) on a fly ball to right fielder Kentrail Davis. Gabriel Noriega scores. Francisco Martinez scores. Generals short stop Nick Franklin missed a game tying home run in the ninth inning by mere inches, settling for a 2-run double. *** That close...

Audio from Albuquerque — “Mondays with Mike” (Guerrero) Jeff's summary: Here is this week’s “Mondays with Mike” segment with Sounds manager Mike Guerrero. Among the topics we discussed were the Sounds’ series in hitter-friendly Albuquerque, the recent promotions to Milwaukee for Brooks Conrad, Taylor Green and Edwin Maysonet and the impressive performances from utility-man Hainley Statia.

Huntsville Media Notes

Old friend, LHP Steve Garrison (Linebrink deal), started against the Stars tonight, first outing in a few weeks, coming off the DL, so limited in length. Jack Z. grabbed him (of course). Garrison made a single MLB appearance for the Yankees last year. Still just 25, it's conceivable he could get another big league chance someday.

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Huntsville Stars and Milwaukee Brewers have announced a pair of roster moves prior to tonight’s game at Jackson. Outfielder Khris Davis has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to May 6. Infielder Domnit Bolivar has been activated from the disabled list. Davis is batting .328 (22-67) in 25 games with Huntsville this season. Bolivar, who was placed on the DL on April 30 is 11-for-45 (.244) in 16 games for the Stars. With these moves, the Stars active roster sits at 24, one below the Southern League limit. *** Earlier indications were that Davis is battling a calf injury.

Wisconsin Media Notes *** INF Greg Hopkins named Midwest League Hitter of the Week

In Sunday's Link Report, but worth another look

Now updated -- Brevard County Top of the 6th Nick Shaw walks. Reggie Keen grounds into double play, second baseman Starlin Rodriguez to shortstop Vance Albitz to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Nick Shaw out at 2nd. T. J. Mittelstaedt called out on strikes. Palm Beach Bottom of the 6th Pitcher Change: Brandon Kintzler replaces Eric Arnett. Defensive Substitution: Miguel Velazquez replaces center fielder Reggie Keen, batting 2nd, playing right field. Defensive switch from right field to center field for Franklin Romero Jr. Brevard County Manatees Manager Joe Ayrault ejected by 1B umpire Chris Tipton. Something to watch on Keen -- seems like an odd time for a substitution there.

Unfortunately in Palm Beach today, Cardinals' stud pitching prospect Carlos Martinez, still only 20 years old, is overmatching the Brevard lineup, and Jimmy Nelson was not up to the challenge on the opposing end. Also unfortunately, you don't need to be Carlos Martinez-caliber to overmatch the Manatees this year. Box Score Apparently feisty 'Tees Manager Joe Ayrault thought Martinez was getting some unneeded help -- Brevard County Top of the 6th Nick Shaw walks. Reggie Keen grounds into double play, second baseman Starlin Rodriguez to shortstop Vance Albitz to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Nick Shaw out at 2nd. T. J. Mittelstaedt called out on strikes. Palm Beach Bottom of the 6th Pitcher Change: Brandon Kintzler replaces Eric Arnett. Defensive Substitution: Miguel Velazquez replaces right fielder Franklin Romero Jr. , batting 9th, playing right field. Brevard County Manatees Manager Joe Ayrault ejected by 1B umpire Chris Tipton.

Nashville Media Notes

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STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League North Division Florida State League North Division Midwest League Western Division

Follow Monday's evening action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Game One Wisconsin Game Two

Monday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Brian Baker at Albuquerque (Dodgers), 12:50 PM pre-game, 1:05 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 Tyler Thornburg at Jackson (Mariners), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Huntsville feed from the MiLB main audio page I-Phone friendly audio link 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: A total of 24 Stars' games (in Jacksonville and Tennessee) will be broadcast. ********** Brevard County: RHP Jimmy Nelson at Palm Beach (Cardinals), 9:35 AM gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Palm Beach feed from the MiLB main audio page 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's Andy Moye and Matt Miller in a doubleheader at home vs. Cedar Rapids (Angels), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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).

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Nashville's fireballing reliever Jim Henderson (stats) really needs to make his major league debut soon (yes, he's 29, but this has been building now for a couple of years...) C'mon -- more Canadians!

Nashville Video: Albuquerque's Jerry Sands robs Milwaukee prospect Caleb Gindl of a home run in the Isotopes' 4-3 loss to Nashville - Wow Sean Halton smacks a ground-rule double in the Sounds' 4-3 win over Albuquerque -- Not what you picture...

Nashville Audio: Sean Halton RBI Double Jordan Brown Game-Tying Double Jeff Bianchi Go-Ahead Sac Fly

Video interview with Chad Thompson included here -- Timber Rattlers pitchers form unlikely no-hitter duo Williams finishes up Thompson's sparkling debut

Notes for Huntsville: The injury OF Khris Davis has been nursing is a calf injury, and yes, he did re-aggravate it on the basepaths the other evening -- frustrating, no word on a possible return to the DL. *** In 2011 / 2012 at the AA level, reliever Roque Mercedes has allowed 73 hits and 28 walks (101 baserunners) in 45.2 innings. Mercedes was once on the Brewers 40-man, when he was re-claimed from the Diamondbacks organization. Mercedes originally was dealt to Arizona in one of the Felipe Lopez acquisitions. *** Two straight starts for catcher Anderson De La Rosa makes you wonder if Jason Jaramillo is available, but limited, once again. *** The pitching didn't help, but the first lineup minus Jeff Bianchi and Andy Gonzalez (Josh Prince batting 5th, with Hunter Morris 6th against a RH starter, no less?) didn't inspire.

From the "Getting to Know" series -- reliever Donovan Hand

From Wisconsin's Chris Mehring post-rainout: OF John Dishon, who was taken out of Friday's game in Clinton after taking a pitch off a finger, was listed in the starting lineup Sunday.