Jim Goulart

For those hoping for better results ahead, know that only the undefeated DSL Cerveceros salvaged the organization's pride tonight. 0-5 stateside; we'll have Nashville and Huntsville lowlights during the overnight.

Final: @Bradenton 6, Brevard County 5 Brevard County Box Score Well, if you saw our initial post on Kyle Heckathorn's all-too-brief misfire, then you know that the bullpen cobbled together one heck of a shutout effort over 7.2 innings. Kudos, R.J. Seidel, Efrain Nieves, Jon Pokorny, and Corey Frerichs. Kentrail Davis was 4-for-5 and a triple short of the cycle, obviously upset with our comment last night -- To be honest, kind of waiting for Kentrail Davis to wow us at some point outside of the Midwest League. Ke. Davis added his 10th stolen base in 12 attempts. Brock Kjeldgaard (what has gotten into Brock Kjeldgaard!?) continues to channel the good version of Corey Hart, with whom he shares a physique, 3-for-5 with a double and two stolen bases (now 12-for-13 in that category). It's June 1st, and Brock has matched his career season-high in thefts. Switch-hitting catcher Shawn Zarraga was back behind the plate, 2-for-4. Scooter Gennett singled in five trips -- a teeny-tiny baby step towards killing the now month-long bear of his slump. Brevard County Play-by-Play So what did that offense get the 'Tees? A one-run defeat. Perhaps if the 6th inning went better, but overall, good effort, all things considered, guys. You gave over 5,000 Bradenton fans a battle to watch after all... Brevard County Top of the 6th Brock Kjeldgaard singles on a ground ball to third baseman Elevys Gonzalez. Shea Vucinich pops out to first baseman Aaron Baker. Shawn Zarraga singles on a ground ball to left fielder David Rubinstein. Brock Kjeldgaard to 2nd. Juan Sanchez flies out to right fielder Robbie Grossman. With Mike Brownstein batting, Brock Kjeldgaard steals (9) 3rd base. Shawn Zarraga steals (4) 2nd base. Mike Brownstein strikes out swinging.

Mr. Geezy, didn't see your post while compiling the DSL summary. Just in case I'm accused of plagiarism.

Final: @DSL Brewers 5, DSL Mariners 3 DSL Brewers Box Score As Toby noted above, we may be looking at the most impressive pro debut of a 17 year, two month old Brewer in well, Link Report history. Not that all that many of that age are handed starting opportunities the first time out. But Milton Gomez, welcome aboard. We won't see you on the Power 50 this coming week, but there's always July. A hiccup in middle relief cost Gomez the win, but 6'6", 236 lb. closer Carlos Sosa locked down his third save in the team's first four contests. Another newcomer, 19-year-old LH bat, CF Ruben Ozuna, was the offensive star. Hitting in the 3-hole, Ozuna homered, singled twice, stole two bases, scored twice, and drove in three. To offset his caught stealing, Ozuna had a key outfield assist (8-2-6-2 if you were scoring at home). That is a night, my friends (wait, that is a morning, my friends). DSL Brewers Play-by-Play Ruben Ozuna in the 1st -- DSL Brewers Bottom of the 1st Francisco Castillo lines out to second baseman Noe Berro. Orlando Arcia grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Axel Wel. Ruben Ozuna singles on a ground ball to center fielder Janelfry Zorrilla. With Carlos Pena batting, Ruben Ozuna steals (1) 2nd base. With Carlos Pena batting, Ruben Ozuna steals (2) 3rd base. Carlos Pena walks. Ruben Ozuna scores. Carlos Pena to 2nd. Throwing error by catcher Ivan Brea on the pickoff attempt. Elvis Rubio hit by pitch. Juan De Leon grounds out, pitcher Jose Torres to first baseman Axel Wel. The Ozuna show continued -- watch how he ended the top of the 7th (preserving a 3-3 tie) and came up huge a few minutes later (breaking the 3-3 tie): DSL Mariners Top of the 7th Pitcher Change: Pedro Peguero replaces Milton Gomez. Westlonder Marcelino walks. With Luis Matias batting, wild pitch by Pedro Peguero, Westlonder Marcelino to 2nd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Diego Mina replaces Westlonder Marcelino. Luis Matias walks. Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Miguel Sanchez replaces Ivan Brea. Miguel Sanchez grounds into a force out, shortstop Orlando Arcia to second baseman Francisco Castillo. Diego Mina scores. Luis Matias out at 2nd. Miguel Sanchez advances to 2nd, on throwing error by second baseman Francisco Castillo. Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter George Soto replaces Randy Perez. George Soto called out on strikes. Ketel Marte singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ruben Ozuna. Miguel Sanchez scores. Noe Berro walks. Ketel Marte to 2nd. Pitcher Change: Elvis Mora replaces Pedro Peguero. Estarlyn Morales singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ruben Ozuna. Ketel Marte scores. Noe Berro out at home on the throw, center fielder Ruben Ozuna to catcher Julio Sotelo to shortstop Orlando Arcia to catcher Julio Sotelo. DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th Diego Mina remains in the game as the designated hitter. Defensive Substitution: Wilton Martinez replaces third baseman Luis Matias, batting 7th, playing left field. Miguel Sanchez remains in the game as the catcher. George Soto remains in the game as the third baseman. Pitcher Change: Enrique Rosario replaces Oliver Garcia. Francisco Castillo strikes out swinging. Orlando Arcia walks. Ruben Ozuna homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Orlando Arcia scores. Carlos Pena grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Axel Wel. Elvis Rubio called out on strikes.

Wow, Kyle Heckathorn doesn't get out of the first inning. Retires one batter -- six runs, five score while he's in the game. Glowing reports headed to the Brewers' front office tonight -- man, oh, man. Bradenton Bottom of the 1st Robbie Grossman doubles (10) on a fly ball to left fielder Khristopher Davis. Jarek Cunningham singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brock Kjeldgaard. Robbie Grossman to 3rd. Ramon Cabrera walks. Jarek Cunningham to 2nd. Aaron Baker walks. Robbie Grossman scores. Jarek Cunningham to 3rd. Ramon Cabrera to 2nd. Elevys Gonzalez doubles (15) on a fly ball to center fielder Kentrail Davis. Jarek Cunningham scores. Ramon Cabrera scores. Aaron Baker to 3rd. Evan Chambers called out on strikes. With David Rubinstein batting, wild pitch by Kyle Heckathorn, Aaron Baker scores. Elevys Gonzalez to 3rd. David Rubinstein singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kentrail Davis. Elevys Gonzalez scores. Pitcher Change: R. J. Seidel replaces Kyle Heckathorn. Adalberto Santos triples (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Brock Kjeldgaard. David Rubinstein scores. Benji Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Robbie Grossman grounds out to first baseman Hunter Morris.

Final: @Bowling Green 8, Wisconsin 6 Bowling Green strikes early to beat Rattlers by Chris Mehring, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers BOWLING GREEN, KY – The Bowling Green Hot Rods built a 7-0 lead on Wednesday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. They held on to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 8-6. Robi Estrada homered and drove in four runs for the Hot Rods. Bowling Green (30-24) put together a two-out rally in the bottom of the second inning. Rattlers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson retired the first two batters of the inning. Then, a single and a walk brought Estrada to the plate. Estrada slammed a 1-0 pitch from Nelson to the Rattlers bullpen in right for a three-run homer. Cody Rogers led off the Bowling Green third inning with a home run to right-center and that was just the start for the Hot Rods. Later in the inning, a bases loaded double by Steve Tinoco drove in a pair of runs. An RBI single by Estrada capped the four run outburst and gave Bowling Green a 7-0 lead. Wisconsin (27-26) rallied for three runs in the top of the fifth inning. Chris Dennis singled in a run. Greg Hopkins scored on a wild pitch. Franklin Romero drove in the final run of the inning with a grounder to short. The Rattlers had a great opportunity to pull even closer in the top of the seventh. They had runners at first and second when Romero sent a sinking line drive to left-center. Centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier made a diving attempt, but trapped the ball. Cody Hawn, the runner at second, headed for the plate, but was out at home for the first out of the inning. Robbie Garvey followed with a sharp single to left to load the bases. However, the next two Rattlers batters struck out to end the inning with Bowling Green still up 7-3. The Hot Rods added a run in the bottom of the seventh. Julio Cedeno scored on a wild pitch and the Hot Rods were up 8-3. The Rattlers would cash in a pair of runs in the top of the eighth inning on RBI doubles by Hopkins and Dennis to make the score 8-5. Garvey homered to start the Rattlers ninth inning off Nate Garcia, but the next three batters went down in order and Bowling Green closed out the Rattlers for the second game in row. The Rattlers, who have lost three straight games, stranded 13 runners in Wednesday’s game. The final game of the series at Bowling Green Ballpark is Thursday evening. Jameson Dunn (0-0, 1.54) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Wisconsin. The Hot Rods have Victor Mateo (5-3, 4.86) as their scheduled starter. Game time is 7:05 PM. Tune in for the Miller Lite Pregame Show on AM1280, WNAM at 6:45 PM. Wisconsin Box Score Too little, too late, too big a deficit to overcome, but several Rattlers did enhance their offensive stat lines as Wisconsin outhit the opposition, 12-9; 3B Greg Hopkins was bumped up to the 3-hole and the move hopefully will jump-start another of the Helena college heroes (St. John's) who is finding the going tougher in full-season ball; Chris Dennis was on base four times, Reggie Keen and Cody Hawn thrice each; Jimmy Nelson now has walked 26 and struck out 26 in 44.1 innings - ugh; RHP Damon Krestalude walked four in just 1.1 innings, and can thank LHP Brian Garman for stranding two of his baserunners; day off for Mike Walker... Wisconsin Play-by-Play

Nashville Media Notes Huntsville Media Notes

At Nashville, veteran infielder Anderson Machado has been activated from the disabled list. To make room, Milwaukee-born corner infielder Chris Nowak (Waukesha North High School) was released. The 28-year-old was signed last July by the Brewers after his release from the Rays' organization (career stats). We wish Chris well.

7-0 Hot Rods over the Rattlers after three innings. Jimmy Nelson was an uninspiring selection in the 2nd round on draft day last season, and realistically, isn't that far from Eric Arnett territory. Bruce Seid had better be on a scalding hot seat prior to this year's draft. This can't continue.

Wisconsin Lineup and Game Notes

Yes, your Manatees have already been eliminated from the first-half playoff chase, and it's only June 1st. That's hard to do.

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Omaha 29 23 .558 - - 15-10 14-13 6-4 W2 Iowa 24 28 .462 5.0 88 11-12 13-16 4-6 W2 Memphis 23 28 .451 5.5 88 15-13 8-15 6-4 W1 Nashville 21 30 .412 7.5 86 14-13 7-17 4-6 L2 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Tennessee 33 19 .635 - - 18-7 15-12 7-3 W1 Jackson 30 22 .577 3.0 16 14-11 16-11 5-5 L1 Huntsville 27 24 .529 5.5 14 14-7 13-17 7-3 L1 Chattanooga 25 27 .481 8.0 11 12-18 13-9 4-6 W1 Carolina 16 36 .308 17.0 2 11-19 5-17 4-6 L1 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Daytona 39 13 .750 - - 21-6 18-7 9-1 L1 Clearwater 33 19 .635 6.0 13 16-9 17-10 7-3 W2 Dunedin 28 24 .538 11.0 8 9-14 19-10 4-6 L1 Lakeland 27 25 .519 12.0 7 14-11 13-14 6-4 W2 Tampa 24 28 .462 15.0 4 12-16 12-12 6-4 W3 Brevard County 20 32 .385 19.0 E 12-18 8-14 5-5 L1 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Burlington 37 16 .698 - - 18-5 19-11 7-3 W1 Peoria 28 24 .538 8.5 - 18-8 10-16 5-5 L2 Quad Cities 28 24 .538 8.5 - 12-12 16-12 5-5 W3 Wisconsin 27 25 .519 9.5 18 17-12 10-13 4-6 L2 Cedar Rapids 26 26 .500 10.5 17 15-11 11-15 5-5 L1 Beloit 25 27 .481 11.5 16 11-14 14-13 4-6 W3 Kane County 23 29 .442 13.5 13 12-14 11-15 7-3 L1 Clinton 15 38 .283 22.0 5 6-20 9-18 4-6 W1 DSL S.D. North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak DSL Brewers 3 0 1.000 - - 1-0 2-0 3-0 W3 DSL Mariners 2 1 .667 1.0 69 1-1 1-0 2-1 W2 DSL Athletics 1 2 .333 2.0 68 0-1 1-1 1-2 L2 DSL Cardinals 0 3 .000 3.0 67 0-2 0-1 0-3 L3

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens: Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available) Brevard County Wisconsin DSL Brewers

Wednesday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: RHP Frankie De La Cruz at home vs. Iowa (Cubs), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen MiLB.TV -- for subscribers Huntsville: LHP Dan Merklinger at home vs. Tennessee (Cubs), 6:43 PM gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen Traditional broadcast -- look for the Tennessee feed off the master MiLB.com audio list Brevard County: RHP Kyle Heckathorn at Bradenton (Pirates), 6:00 PM gametime Live Audio Link -- look for the Bradenton feed off the master MiLB.com audio list Wisconsin: RHP Jimmy Nelson at Bowling Green (Rays), 11:45 AM pre-game, 12:05 PM gametime Live Audio Link DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Mariners, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until late afternoon at the earliest

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REMINDER: 11:45 AM, Wisconsin audio Wednesday afternoon; Link Report out shortly before game time

Follow-up: Lawrie escapes serious injury

Streaky Manatees are consistently inconsistentby Mark DeCotis, Florida Today After Tuesday night's 4-1 loss at Bradenton, the Brevard County Manatees were 20-32 in this Florida State League season, due in large part to streaks of very bad and very good baseball. The Manatees endured five losing streaks: five (to open the season), four, eight, two and seven games, only five times losing a single game. Conversely, they had winning streaks of three, two, two, two, two and five games, only four times winning single games. Manager Jeff Isom ties the consistency of the losing and winning streaks to pitching, defense and mindset. "I know when we're winning, we're getting very good pitching," Isom said before the Manatees' five-game winning streak ended against Bradenton. "This last home stand was no exception. I think that's the one consistent thing that we're seeing when we are winning games is the pitching. If you look at the losses that's the one part that will show in that they have struggled." But, the pitchers aren't shouldering all the blame. "We weren't strong defensively at times," Isom said. "When you have those two things going hand in hand, pitching and defense, you're going to win games. If you don't have it, you're going to lose games." And during the Manatees five-game winning streak, Isom noticed something else. "I'm seeing guys play with confidence," he said. "I'm seeing guys going up to the plate different than how they were earlier in the year or when they were struggling as a team. "Defensively, we had some pretty good plays. That comes with the confidence. When we were on those losing streaks, it was almost like defensively, we just try not to make the error instead of just going out and playing the game. Now we're going out there and we're looking to get guys out. "Right now they're saying 'hit the ball to me, I'm going to make a play and get the guy out.' It's definitely a different mindset when you've have a little bit of a winning streak going on compared to when you've lost seven or eight in a row." The effectiveness of the opposing teams' pitchers, naturally, also have played a role in the outcomes, according to Manatees catcher Sean McCraw. But like the opposition, the Manatees staff is finding its stride -- pounding the strike zone and getting ahead in the counts -- the defense is tightening and the offense is producing. And the results are showing this could be what this talented team has been looking for. McCraw thinks so. "If the pitching can stay where it's at right now and be consistent, we can put together several more winning streaks," he said. That signs of a turnaround are happening at this juncture in the season is notable. "Especially at the tail end of 21 days without a day off and how we finished, that's pretty encouraging," McCraw said. "I hope we can keep it up."

Chris' always entertaining post-game Rattler Blog thoughts This will have to be brief. Well, they weren't brief Chris, and we thank you for that.

Final: @Bowling Green 4, Wisconsin 3, ten innings Hot Rods top Rattlers in ten innings By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers BOWLING GREEN, KY - Steve Tinoco's two-out single in the bottom of the tenth inning gave the Bowling Green Hot Rods a 4-3 victory over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Tuesday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Tinoco drove in a pair of runs in the game. The loss, Wisconsin's second straight in extra innings, spoiled a fine outing by Rattlers starting pitcher Brooks Hall. The Hot Rods (29-24) broke the ice in the bottom of the fourth inning. A pair of bloop singles to center - one by Julio Cedeno and one by Tinoco - drove in runs to give Bowling Green a 2-0. Wisconsin (27-25) had the leadoff man aboard in the second, third, fourth, and fifth innings, but failed to score. They did not make that mistake in the sixth inning. Cody Hawn drew a leadoff walk and Chris Dennis followed with a single to right. Franklin Romero bunted the runners up to second and third to set the stage for Tony Pechek. The Rattlers catcher sent a high popup to foul territory in right. Second baseman Robby Price made a nice catch, but was knocked to the ground after he collided with first baseman Phil Wunderlich. Hawn alertly broke for the plate and scored easily. Dennis also tagged and went to third on what turned out to be a big play as the next pitch to the plate eluded catcher Luke Bailey for a passed ball. Dennis scored to tie the game 2-2. Pechek delivered an two-out RBI single in the top of the eighth inning to send Dennis home with a run that gave Wisconsin a 3-2 lead. Hall went back out for the bottom of the eighth inning to protect the lead. But, he gave up back-to-back singles to put runners on the corners with no outs. Eric Marzec relieved and got Cedeno to ground into a 4-6-3, but the tying run scored from third base. Hall pitched seven innings, allowed three runs on eight hits, but was not involved in the decision. The Hot Rods got two runners aboard in the bottom of the ninth inning against Marzec, but Tom Keeling came on to get out of the inning and send the game to extra innings. In the top of the tenth, Mike Walker singled to start the inning. He was the seventh Rattlers of the game to reach base to start the inning. He was sacrificed to second base, but was left stranded when the inning ended. In the bottom of the tenth, Keeling hit the leadoff batter, but a poor sacrifice attempt allowed Keeling to get the lead runner at second base. However, Cedeno followed with a single to right and that moved the winning run to third base. Keeling struck out Nick Schwaner for the second out and was ahead of Tinoco 0-2. But, Tinoco lined the next pitch into right for a single and to drive in the game winning run. Wisconsin hitters went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position in the game. Game two of the series is Wednesday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. Jimmy Nelson (1-4, 4.81) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Enny Romero (1-2, 6.46) is set to start for the Hot Rods. Game time is 12:05 PM. Tune in for the Miller Lite Pregame Show on AM1280, WNAM starting at 11:45 AM. Wisconsin Box Score Does every Rattler loss seem excrutiating? Sure feels like it. Hard to fault the three moundsmen here; Brooks Hall won't be 21 until later this month, but I have to stop referring to him as a southpaw in the Daily Menu (wishful thinking on my part); Cody Hawn's three walks tonight were nice (.351 OBP), but only seven of 38 base hits are for extra bases -- no amount of hitting into bad luck is going to make that look good for a college first baseman; I can't help myself and will continue to update you in 25 at-bat increments -- Hawn's three walks in this game are three more than Franklin Romero has on the season, we're at 127 AB's now... Wisconsin Play-by-Play None of the wasted opportunites (and they were numerous) involved a runner on 3rd with less than two out, but that still doesn't make the game log pain-free...

Final: DSL Brewers 8, @DSL Cardinals 3, 16 innings DSL Brewers Box Score Yeah, this one was insane -- only five hours and 24 minutes of action; neither team scored over ten innings, between the 6th and 15th; 19-year-old 6'7" LH starter Eliezer Montano opens his third season in the DSL with five decent innings (3 R, 2 ER, only 1 K); three Brewer relievers combined to strand all five inherited runners in a supreme managing display by former farmhand Nestor Corredor; overall, six Brewer kids saw mound action; one of those relievers, 20-year-old RHP Yheris Mateo (a 5'9" RHP), made his pro debut with 2.2 scoreless, RHP Gian Rizzo's debut went very well also, as our diehard DSL onlooker noted above; the win went to yet another hurler making his pro debut, a scoreless 1.1 innings for 18-year-old RHP Doni Arias, who is so new we hadn't even noted his existance yet. These new DSL names must have signed after March 1st, an approximate cutoff date for the media guide. The teams combined for eight errors, though only three for the good guys; squads combined to go 7-for-40 with RISP, stranding 31 baserunners. 19-year-old Dionis Hinojosa was 2-for-8 with a triple, two RBI, and three SB's, a DH with speed in this contest. And yes, SS Orlando Arcia won't be 17 years old until August, but he did indeed cap the five-run 16th inning rally with a HR to center field. Let the media frenzy begin. DSL Brewers Play-by-PlayGo for it. You have time....really, you won't believe the baserunners wasted during that ten innings of scoreless ball. Finally! DSL Brewers Top of the 16th Defensive switch from right field to center field for Amaury Capellan. Defensive Substitution: Jose Pena replaces Ronnierd Garcia, batting 9th, playing right field. Pitcher Change: Fidencio Flores replaces Addelin Ceballo. Juan De Leon reaches on fielding error by left fielder Eduardo Celestino. With Dionis Hinojosa batting, Juan De Leon advances to 2nd on a balk. Dionis Hinojosa strikes out swinging. Fidencio Flores intentionally walks Deivi Mejia. Elvis Rubio singles on a ground ball to center fielder Amaury Capellan. Juan De Leon scores. Deivi Mejia scores. Elvis Rubio to 3rd. Fielding error by center fielder Amaury Capellan. Raul Mondesi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Amaury Capellan. Elvis Rubio scores. Carlos Pena grounds into a force out, third baseman Junior Agustin to second baseman Robelys Reyes. Raul Mondesi out at 2nd. Carlos Pena to 1st. Orlando Arcia homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Carlos Pena scores. Francisco Castillo grounds out, pitcher Fidencio Flores to first baseman Domingo Diaz.

Final: Tennessee 2, @Huntsville 1 Huntsville Box Score Darn, this one hurts against the first-place Cubbies' affiliate; first baseman Sean Halton's fielding error in the top of the 9th led to an unearned go-ahead run against RHP Darren Byrd, and a one-out infield single from Zelous Wheeler in the bottom of the frame was all the Stars could muster. Starter Michael Fiers (and why we had to wait until late May to see him in this role is unclear and a bit baffling) only needed 55 pitches to toss five innings of one-run ball (3 H, 1 BB, 4 K) -- looking forward to having him continue to stretch out. That lone walk began the game and led to the Smokies' first and only run until the 9th, as LHP Dan Meadows tossed two scoreless behind Fiers. Andy Gonzalez' two-out base knock in the 4th scored Logan Schafer, who had singled, for Huntsville's only run. Fiers had his first professional hit, a double. Schafer also doubled as part of his two-hit evening. Lee Haydel walked to lead off the Stars' first inning, but was then caught stealing for the 8th time this season, yikes (he has seven steals). Last season in the same league, he was 22-for-28. The Stars had seven hits and three walks, were retired in perfect 1-2-3 order only once, yet only managed the solitary run. Huntsville Play-by-Play The fateful 9th -- Tennessee Top of the 9th Junior Lake grounds out, third baseman Zelous Wheeler to first baseman Sean Halton. Ryan Flaherty reaches on fielding error by first baseman Sean Halton. Matthew Spencer singles on a line drive to left fielder Lee Haydel. Ryan Flaherty to 2nd. Steve Clevenger strikes out swinging. Blake Lalli singles on a line drive to left fielder Lee Haydel. Ryan Flaherty scores. Matthew Spencer out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Lee Haydel to third baseman Zelous Wheeler.

Final: @Bradenton 4, Brevard County 1 Near No-Hitter Key's Marauders Victory Kyle McPherson Takes No-Hitter into the Ninth in Win Bradenton Marauders BRADENTON, FL - The Bradenton Marauders, Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, came two outs from history Tuesday night, as pitcher Kyle McPherson carried the franchise's first no-hitter one out into the ninth inning. A Sean McCraw home run ended the bid. The Marauders ended up beating the visiting Brevard County Manatees 4-1. McPherson sat down the first 25 batters he faced, allowing only Sarasota High School grad Scooter Gennett to reach on his own error in the fourth. Gennett was erased two batters later on a double play. The no-hitter ended up getting spoiled with only two outs left. Brevard County catcher McCraw shot his first home run of the season over the right field fence on an 0-1 curveball to end the gem and the shutout. McPherson would then walk Gennett two batters later, but finish with a groundout of Kentrail Davis to wrap up the complete game. It was the first nine-inning complete game in Marauders history. McPherson's final line read one run on one hit over nine innings with a walk and six strikeouts. McPherson picked up ten groundouts, five lineouts and six flyouts in addition to the K's. He struck out the side in the eighth. It would have been McPherson's first ever nine-inning no-hitter. On the offensive side Bradenton scored a lone run in each the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth inings. In the first three instances it was the leadoff man that scored. Jarek Cunningham began with a double in the fourth to score. David Rubinstein doubled before touching home in the fifth and Ramon Cabrera scored after walking in the sixth. Aaron Baker and Elevys Gonzalez hit back-to-back doubles to score in the eighth. Gonzalez finished with three RBI and Robbie Grossman had one. The win goes to McPherson (4-1) and the loss to Maverick Lasker (1-6), who allowed only three runs over five and one third innings pitched. Both teams are now 20-32. Brevard County Box Score Maverick Lasker's overall line was OK -- he also hit two batters and threw a wild pitch. In his last eight games, Scooter Gennett is 1-for-29. To be honest, kind of waiting for Kentrail Davis to wow us at some point outside of the Midwest League. Shawn Zarraga remains limited to DH duties, but at least he's back in the lineup. That also allowed Sean McCraw to be in the lineup tonight, which proved fortuitous. Brevard County Play-by-Play There were five early Manatee at-bats described as "line-outs", including this sequence -- Brevard County Top of the 3rd Shawn Zarraga lines out to shortstop Benji Gonzalez. Sean McCraw lines out to left fielder David Rubinstein. Juan Sanchez lines out to second baseman Jarek Cunningham. Maverick Lasker had this guy's number, at least after he reached base -- Bradenton Bottom of the 1st Robbie Grossman grounds out to first baseman Hunter Morris. Jarek Cunningham hit by pitch. With Ramon Cabrera batting, Maverick Lasker picks off Jarek Cunningham at 1st on throw to Hunter Morris. Ramon Cabrera singles on a ground ball to left fielder Khristopher Davis. Aaron Baker flies out to left fielder Khristopher Davis. Bradenton Bottom of the 5th David Rubinstein doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Khristopher Davis. Benji Gonzalez out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Shea Vucinich to second baseman Scooter Gennett. David Rubinstein to 3rd. Robbie Grossman out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Khristopher Davis. David Rubinstein scores. Jarek Cunningham hit by pitch. With Ramon Cabrera batting, Maverick Lasker picks off Jarek Cunningham at 1st on throw to Hunter Morris.

FYI -- On the cusp of callup, Jays prospect hurt It looked as if Brett Lawrie was getting closer and closer to the big leagues -- instead he's headed to a Las Vegas hospital to get a X-rays on his left hand, the National Post reports. Lawrie was hit on the top of the left hand in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Tucson Padres. Earlier in the day, FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal tweeted that "signs point" to Lawrie being called up on Friday. That's uncertain now.