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Follow Wednesday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. Nashville Game One (Gameday also available) Nashville Game Two (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available) Brevard County Helena Arizona Rookie (Maryvale) DSL Brewers

Wednesday's Daily Menu: This is one of the occasional Brevard County home audio nights... Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: LHP Sam Narron and RHP Marty McLeary in a doubleheader at Memphis (Cardinals), 5:50 PM pre-game; 6:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Live Audio Link Huntsville: RHP Mark Rogers at Jacksonville (Marlins), 11:50 AM pre-game; 12:05 PM gametime Live Audio Link Brevard County: RHP Wily Peralta at home vs. Clearwater (Phillies), 6:05 PM gametime Live Audio Link Wisconsin: Idle; next game is Friday Helena: RHP Seth Lintz at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game; 8:05 gametime Live Audio Link Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Reds' complex in Goodyear; games begin at 7:00 local time in the desert; never audio for games in this league DSL Brewers: at the DSL Cardinals, 9:30 AM

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Linkwhile active, text follows: By Aaron Suttles, TideSports.com Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA | Two of Alabama’s top juniors have already signed professional baseball contracts and another is expected to ink later this week. Second baseman Ross Wilson signed with the Chicago White Sox on Saturday and right-handed pitcher Jimmy Nelson followed suit on Tuesday, signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. Josh Rutledge, a shortstop, said he could sign with the Colorado Rockies as early as Thursday or Friday. As juniors, all three could have chosen to return for their senior seasons, but instead opted to begin their professional careers. Nelson is coming off the finest year of his career, going 9-3 in 17 starts, including three complete games, with a 4.01 ERA and a team-high 98 strikeouts. “I felt like I was ready to go (pro) and the timing was right,” Nelson said Tuesday night from the Milwaukee owner’s suite as the Brewers hosted the Minnesota Twins. “The money was right and we came to an agreement and it just felt like the right time for me.” The 6-foot-6 hurler was Alabama’s best pitcher during the season, and he led the Crimson Tide to postseason wins against Auburn, in the SEC Tournament, and Clemson, which eliminated UA in the Super Regional. Nelson flew to Milwaukee on Monday and underwent a physical Tuesday before signing his contract. He joins former Alabama pitcher Del Howell in the Brewers organization. “I have an eye exam (today), and then I’ll go to Helena, Mont., for short season ball,” he said. “I’ll go there and have a role in the bullpen and get some work in and then just go from there. “Fall instructional ball is in Phoenix the first week of September. I may go there or I may not.” After signing his contract, Nelson enjoyed the Brewers game against the Twins with the owner and the general manager of the Milwaukee club. “It’s kind of cool, surreal almost,” he said. “The fact that I’m watching a game right here, right now is cool.”

Reminder as you plan your day -- noontime audio with Chad and Huntsville; new Link Report up just before gametime...

Link while active, text follows: Battle-back Brewers By AMBER KUEHN, Helena Independent Record Just two games into the season and the Helena Brewers have already provided an onslaught of ninth-inning drama. Helena scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth off just a single hit, as Missoula closer Victor Lara walked four batters to help the Brewers battle back for the second night in a row, winning 9-8 Tuesday night. After Lara issued a bases-loaded walk to Mike Walker, the right-handed rookie then walked Greg Hopkins to bring in the tying run. With Shea Vucinich at the plate and the count at 2-2, pinch runner Reggie Keen came home on an air-mail fastball to give Helena its second straight walk-off win. “I said to them they’re the “Cardiac Kids,” an ecstatic first-year manager Joe Ayrault said, referencing the nickname given to the Cleveland Browns of the 1980s. “These guys, it was just the same attitude as yesterday ... it’s all about character. “Ned (Yost IV’s) quote will be on the board tomorrow: ‘Effort knows no score.’” The Brewers (2-0) trailed the Osprey (0-2) 8-3 heading into the ninth and Helena closer Rob Currie didn’t allow any more damage to be done in the visitors’ final at-bats. That’s when Lara, a 34th-round draft pick this year, came in to try to get the save, just as he had done three times at Keystone College. But after issuing a walk, then an error by Eric Groff, and finally hitting Brent Dean with a pitch, the bases were loaded. Carlos George stroked a two-run double to center to trim the deficit, bringing new life to the crowd of 979 at Kindrick Field. After that it was walks and wild pitches the whole way to get the win, making for a professional start few rookies expected. “That was unbelievable,” said Helena first baseman Cody Hawn, whose two home runs in the contest got the Brewers on the board early. “We battled, finally got some walks and good things happened from there. Just never give up — we all believe in each other. “I’ve never been apart of two straight walkoffs,” said the sixth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee. “I don’t know how we’re going to top this.” Currie earned the win for Helena, while Lara was tagged with the loss and blown save. Derek Eitel got the no decision after a fabulous start for Missoula. Roberto Rodriguez led the Osprey at the plate for the second night in a row, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI. Hawn was 2-for-3 for Helena, with both of his hits coming in long-ball form. Right-hander Seth Lintz gets the start for the Brewers tonight, while Kevin Eichhorn gets the nod for Missoula. All photos by Dylan Brown, Helena Independent Record Helena's Cody Hawn hits a home run Tuesday night against Missoula at Kindrick Field. Helena won 9-8. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/3/66/417/366417c2-7e81-11df-9d4c-001cc4c03286-revisions/4c218fdbc8d5b.image.jpg Helena's Carlos George misses a catch Tuesday night at Kindrick Field, allowing Missoula’s Roberto Rodriguez to slide safely into second. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/d/2d/e69/d2de69cc-7e81-11df-bb41-001cc4c03286-revisions/4c2190e50977d.image.jpg Helena's Cody Hawn, center, celebrates with his teammate after he hit a home run Tuesday night at Kindrick Field. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/8/bc/58d/8bc58dae-7e81-11df-a60c-001cc4c03286-revisions/4c21906bbd904.image.jpg

From Chris Mehring: The East beat the West (Wisconsin's division) 6-2 in the 2010 Midwest League All-Star Game at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. All four Wisconsin Timber Rattlers elected to play for the West played in the game. Scooter Gennett: 1-for-2 Khris Davis: 0-for-2 Nick Bucci: .1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 0K Jake Odorizzi: .1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, K The Rattlers return to action on Friday night. Wisconsin opens the second half of the season against the Burlington Bees at Time Warner Cable Field. Game time on Friday night is 7:05 PM.

Final: Arizona Brewers 7, Arizona Indians 6 Arizona Box Score Washington State RHP Seth Harvey allowed two runs in the 9th but managed to get the save as the A-Crew moves to 2-0; RHP Brooks Hall, the heralded 2009 South Carolina high school draft pick, 20 years old later this week, finally makes his pro debut, facing eight batters and allowing three singles in the 1st inning -- an inning that would have been 1-2-3 if not for two infield errors; RHP Jose Oviedo (five innings of one-run ball, four walks, three K's) and newcomer LHP Charly Bashara (two scoreless innings) held the fort wonderfully, combining for 12 ground ball outs and five K's; the two first inning errors were the only miscues by the Brewer defense... In addition to Hall and Bashara, three players in the lineup made their pro debut -- T.J. Mittelstaedt (tripled and singled), listed as an OF on draft day but playing third base here, LF Derrick Shaw (RBI single), and undrafted free agent C Gerard Ogrinc, who played a full game with the temperature listed at 99 at first pitch; the Brewers plated two runs in each of the 1st, 4th, and 5th innings, with Tyler Roberts doubling in the eventual winning run in the 7th -- the young catcher Roberts was 3-for-4 as the DH tonight, his second season in the desert looks primed to be huge; CF Kenny Allison and 1B Jason Rogers each singled twice with an RBI; mighty mite Robbie Garvey, RF tonight, already 3-for-3 on the basepaths... Arizona Game Log The Maryvale gang strung together four fly ball singles in the two-run 5th -- AZL Brewers Bottom 5th Pitcher Change: Ryan Morris replaces Felix Sterling. Nick Shaw flies out to center fielder Henry Dunn. Yadiel Rivera singles on a fly ball to center fielder Henry Dunn. Kenneth Allison singles on a fly ball to right fielder Aaron Siliga. Yadiel Rivera to 2nd. Tyler Roberts singles on a fly ball to right fielder Aaron Siliga. Yadiel Rivera scores. Kenneth Allison to 2nd. Jason Rogers singles on a fly ball to right fielder Aaron Siliga. Kenneth Allison scores. Tyler Roberts to 2nd. Gerard Ogrinc grounds out, pitcher Ryan Morris to first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Tyler Roberts to 3rd. Jason Rogers to 2nd. Thomas Mittelstaedt lines out to shortstop Nicholas Bartolone.

Final: Nashville 6, Memphis (Cardinals) 3 Sounds Homer Three Times, Beat Memphis 6-3 MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds topped the cross-state rival Memphis Redbirds, 6-3, on Tuesday evening at AutoZone Park in Memphis in the opener of a four-game series. Hitting three home runs for the fifth time this season and first time in more than a month, Nashville (39-32) takes over first place in the PCL Northern Division with the victory. Sounds starter Chase Wright (6-3) beat the Redbirds for the second time in less than a week, scattering a season-high ten hits while allowing three runs and striking out two in six innings. The Sounds jumped on the board in the second inning, scoring two runs off Memphis starter Evan MacLane. After Erick Almonte and Luis Cruz recorded consecutive singles to reach base, Norris Hopper brought home Almonte from second for the club's first run. Catcher Martin Maldonado then followed with a sacrifice fly to center to score Cruz and make the score 2-0. Cruz smacked a solo home run to left center in the top of the fourth inning to give the Sounds a 3-0 lead. It was the shortstop's sixth long ball of the season and second consecutive game with a home run. The Redbirds got to Wright in the bottom of the next frame, reducing the Nashville lead to one run at 3-2. Allen Craig and Joe Mather led off the inning with singles to reach base. Daniel Descalso then upped his team-leading RBI total as he grounded out and brought home Craig from third. Later in the inning, James Rapoport hit a sacrifice fly to center to plate Descalso for Memphis' second score. After Ray Olmedo led off the top of the sixth inning with a line drive base hit to left field, Brendan Katin extended the Nashville lead to 5-2 after crushing his eighth homer over the center field wall (audio for the blast available at the link heading this post). Memphis got one run back to cut the lead to 5-3 in the next frame as catcher Matt Pagnozzi hit an RBI single to right field. In the top of the seventh inning, leadoff batter Maldonado belted MacLane's first pitch of the frame over the left field wall and extended the Nashville lead to 6-3. MacLane (4-7) went the distance for Memphis and took the loss, surrendering six runs on nine hits with four strikeouts. Back in a relief role for the Sounds, Mike McClendon tossed two shutout innings while fanning one after Wright departed the contest after the sixth. Joining the Sounds today from Milwaukee, closer Chris Smith pitched a perfect ninth inning to collect his PCL-leading 17th save. The Sounds and Redbirds will play two seven-inning contests as part of a scheduled doubleheader on Wednesday evening, with Nashville left-hander Sam Narron (1-2, 3.57) starting against Memphis right-hander Lance Lynn (4-5, 4.84) in game one beginning at 6:05 PM CT. Sounds righty Marty McLeary (1-5, 11.07) will toe the rubber against Redbirds right-hander David Kopp (NR) in the nightcap. Nashville Box Score Chase Wright sporting quite the 'stache in the photo on the Sounds' home page this morning; kind of on the fence on handing Chris Smith his closer role back -- enjoyed seeing Brandon Kintzler in the role, but hey, setting up didn't hurt John Axford; 20 (!) ground ball outs from Sounds pitchers; Mat Gamel 0-for-4; some will continue to question Luis Cruz' ownership of a 40-man spot (I haven't all season, but I can see why others may debate it), but you can easily make the case he's been the team MVP (slugging .454 overall, posting an .899 OPS with runners on) -- surely he's done exactly what Doug Melvin had hoped, namely stabilized the AAA SS spot when the organization had zero alternatives inked otherwise... Nashville Game Log

Thanks for the observations -- indeed, A.J. Murray was given his release.

The DSL Brewers were rained out, as seven of 16 games on the island were postponed.

Late Inning Drama By Brett Billings, Helena Brewers If you came to Kindrick Field tonight or last night expecting serenity, you would have been disappointed. If you left early either night, you would have been even more disappointed. The Helena Brewers scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win 9-8 Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 979. This win marks the second time in as many days that the Brewers have won in the last inning. Helena finished the 2009 season 4-33 when trailing after eight innings. The Brewers took the lead in the first inning when Cody Hawn hit his first career home run. Hawn, a 6th round draft choice from the University of Tennessee, launched another home run later in the game against Missoula's Sammy De Los Santos. He's now batting an even .500 with two home runs in his first two games of his professional career. Hawn is listed third on Tennessee's all-time home run list with 36 after only two seasons. Helena starter Hiram Burgos ran into some trouble in innings 2,3 and 4. He gave up six runs, two in each frame. Burgos would leave the game after the fourth inning after surrendering six runs on nine hits. He struck out six Missoula batters without giving up a walk. Missoula added two more runs in the top of the seventh. Chris Jarrett led off the inning with a walk against Brewers right-hander Chad Robinson. Jarrett reached second base on a sacrifice bunt by Raul Navarro. After a Missoula triple and double, the deficit widened to an 8-3 Missoula advantage. Robinson left the game in the middle of the seventh after allowing two runs on two hits, while striking out two. Everything would change in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Brewers batted around after four walks, two hit batsmen, four wild pitches, a Missoula error, and one Carlos George double. Shea Vucinich started the inning with a walk and ended the game at the plate when Missoula's pitcher, Victor Lara, threw a wild pitch over the head of catcher Roidany Aguila to score Reggie Keen who had pinch run for Hawn earlier in the frame. Robert Currie received the win by pitching a scoreless top half of the ninth inning, before the Brewers rally. Action returns to Kindrick Field Wednesday night as the Brewers try to take the first three games of the four-game series. Helena will send RHP Seth Lintz (0-0,0.00) to the mound. RHP Kevin Eichhorn (0-0, 0.00) is scheduled to get the start for Missoula. Gates open at 6:00 with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 (8:05 Central). *** And yes, it's great that a gentleman named Billings is writing game recaps for Helena...

June 22 - Stu's 2-Part Chat with Manager Don Money Among the topics is Martin Maldonado's defensive work (still developing), Luis Cruz' production, Erick Almonte's turnaround, and Trent Oeltjen's versatility, and Ray Olmedo's aversion to the leadoff spot...

For the 2nd consecutive night, Helena 4th outfielder Reggie Keen enters the 9th inning as a pinch-runner and gets to get mobbed at the plate after scoring the walk-off win.

Nashville diehards, family and friends can catch all of the series in Memphis via a subscription to MiLB.TV.

Nashville Media Notes Chris Smith, as anticipated, expected to accept his outright assignment...

McCalvy - Brett Lawrie named to the Futures Game -- 2nd consecutive year, representing the world via the Great White North...

Recently released 1B / OF Chris Errecart has joined former teammate LHP David Welch, as he signs an independent league deal with the Sioux City (IA) Explorers of the American Association.

Huntsville Media NotesStars begin the 2nd half schedule...

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Omaha 38 31 .551 - - 19-19 19-12 7-3 W1 Nashville 38 32 .543 0.5 75 19-15 19-17 5-5 W1 Iowa 38 33 .535 1.0 74 20-18 18-15 7-3 L2 Memphis 37 33 .529 1.5 74 18-14 19-19 4-6 L2 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Carolina 0 0 - - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 Chattanooga 0 0 - - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 Huntsville 0 0 - - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 * Tennessee 0 0 - - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 West Tenn 0 0 - - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Dunedin 39 28 .582 - E 16-16 23-12 5-5 L2 Tampa 35 30 .538 3.0 E 18-16 17-14 5-5 L2 Clearwater 36 32 .529 3.5 E 20-15 16-17 6-4 W3 Lakeland 35 32 .522 4.0 E 18-16 17-16 3-7 L2 Daytona 33 34 .493 6.0 E 15-21 18-13 7-3 W2 Brevard County 26 41 .388 13.0 E 14-20 12-21 4-6 L1 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak * Cedar Rapids 43 25 .632 - - 25-8 18-17 6-4 W2 Quad Cities 40 29 .580 3.5 - 23-11 17-18 6-4 L1 Peoria 38 31 .551 5.5 E 23-11 15-20 6-4 W1 Beloit 37 32 .536 6.5 E 19-16 18-16 8-2 W2 Clinton 37 32 .536 6.5 E 21-15 16-17 4-6 L2 Kane County 32 37 .464 11.5 E 18-16 14-21 5-5 L2 Wisconsin 26 42 .382 17.0 E 13-22 13-20 5-5 W2 Burlington 22 47 .319 21.5 E 10-24 12-23 2-8 L2 PIO North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Billings 1 0 1.000 - - 1-0 0-0 1-0 W1 Helena 1 0 1.000 - - 1-0 0-0 1-0 W1 Great Falls 0 1 .000 1.0 37 0-0 0-1 0-1 L1 Missoula 0 1 .000 1.0 37 0-0 0-1 0-1 L1 AZL Central Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak AZL Brewers 1 0 1.000 - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 W1 AZL Reds 1 0 1.000 - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 W1 AZL Dodgers 0 1 .000 1.0 55 0-0 0-0 0-0 L1 AZL Indians 0 1 .000 1.0 55 0-0 0-0 0-0 L1 DSL S.D. North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak DSL Cardinals 13 7 .650 - - 10-1 3-6 7-3 W1 DSL Mariners 10 9 .526 2.5 51 7-4 3-5 8-2 W2 DSL Athletics 9 11 .450 4.0 49 5-4 4-7 2-8 L2 DSL Brewers 7 12 .368 5.5 48 5-3 2-9 3-7 L1

Follow Tuesday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available) Brevard County Helena Arizona Rookie (Maryvale) DSL Brewers

Tuesday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: LHP Chase Wright at Memphis (Cardinals), 6:50 PM pre-game; 7:05 gametime Live Audio Link Huntsville: RHP Michael Bowman at Jacksonville (Marlins), 5:50 PM pre-game; 6:05 gametime Live Audio Link Brevard County: RHP Wily Peralta at home vs. Clearwater (Phillies), 6:05 PM gametime Sorry, no audio for this game... Wisconsin: Idle -- Complete All-Star game coverage for tonight's game is located here; recap at that link later as well Helena: RHP Hiram Burgos at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game; 8:05 gametime Live Audio Link Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Indians' papooses; games begin at 7:00 local time in the desert; never audio for games in this league DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Athletics, 9:30 AM

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Here's your info as the Timber Rattlers are in Fort Wayne for the 2010 Midwest League All-Star Game Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22th, Game Time is 6:05 PM Central Coverage: Chris Mehring provides information about online audio Timber Rattler Participants: Representing the West Squad, 2B Scooter Gennett and OF Khris Davis (both starters), RHP's Jake Odorizzi and Nick Bucci (if Bucci pitches, it will be minimally) Box Score / Game Log / Gameday: LINK Post-game "Link Report"-style coverage will be within this thread. MiLB.com preview *** Chris Mehring's Live Blog Begins at 5:45 Central

The final "new" name for the Maryvale squad is just-turned 23-year-old Northeastern University (Boston, MA) senior LHP Charly Bashara -- there is a detailed player page on the Northeastern site on him that includes 2010 results.