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Final, Game One: Lake County (Indians) 4, West Virginia 3, eight innings (scheduled for seven) West Virginia Game One Box Score The bullpen has been taxed as of late, so RHP Jose Garcia was brought in behind Evan Anundsen in a tight situation he may not have seen otherwise -- he pitched a scoreless 7th before a leadoff walk in the 8th led to the loss; Eric Farris two singles and a walk; Steffan Wilson ejected after arguing balls and strikes in the first inning; Evan Anundsen did not walk a batter in his six-inning, three-run effort... West Virginia Game One Game Log You'll see that overall the Power had more scoring chances, but it wasn't enough to prevail...

Nashville Pre-Game Audio Chat with Milwaukee Brewers GM Doug Melvin (Part 1 of 2) Via the Nashville Site: "Can of Corn"

Link while active, text follows: Inching Closer: Ryan Keeps Brewing By CHRIS BERNHARDT JR. Hernando (FL) Today -- Tampa Tribune In theory, Patrick Ryan believes playing at the Double A level puts a minor leaguer "a phone call away" from the parent club. Indeed, advancing up the organizational ladder pushes big league dreams that much closer to reality. Ryan, a 2001 Central High graduate now in his third full season of pro ball in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system, has begun to close in on putting on a Major League uniform. The 6-foot, 200-pound right-hander is currently pitching for the Huntsville Stars; the Brewers' Double A affiliate in the Southern League. Working out of the bullpen, he has permitted a run in 21.1 innings over 15 appearances, recording one win and four saves while allowing nine hits, nine walks and striking out 12. "It's going good," Ryan said. "We're winning a lot of games. It's real fun. We've got a good team. "I'm doing good, hanging in there. The hitters are a lot better, a lot more patient. They have a lot better idea of what pitch they want to hit. If they don't get their pitch, they're probably not going to swing. It's important to get ahead. If you fall behind they're going to hit you." Cut above Ryan, who turns 25 on May 31, resides in Plant City, but still has Hernando County roots. His stepfather and mother, Nelson and Rene Snow, live in Brooksville. Following a strong collegiate career at Embry-Riddle University, the Brewers selected Ryan in the 19th round of the 2005 amateur draft. He went 5-2 with a 1.87 earned run average in his first pro season with the Class A West Virginia Power. Last season he split time with the Power and Brevard County Manatees, a higher-level Class A club, going a combined 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA and five saves. He struck out 75 batters in 82 innings. Though he has done some closing, realistically Ryan projects himself as a set-up man based on his stuff. This year he has worked on improving his pitching repertoire. "I'm working on my fastball command a lot more," Ryan said. "I want to be able to throw my fastball down to both sides of the plate. That's what I've been working at all year so far. "I'm able to throw inside to righties, which I've had a problem with since I started playing. I finally figured it out. I gave up on my two-seamer (fastball). Now I throw the cutter (fastball) in to righties. "I'd say I'm on my way. There's always stuff you've got to work on. I'd like to be able to throw my off-speed pitches for strikes more than I do, but my fastball command is coming along a little better." Though he concedes the thought of making the Brewers, or even just moving up Triple A, looms in the back of his mind, he noted that he tries "to take care of business and hope everything else takes care of itself." It doesn't matter to him what role he plays out of the bullpen, so long as he gets the opportunity to pitch. Meanwhile, he'll keep trying to improve and waiting on that phone call. "I'd like to get my walk ratio down a little bit," Ryan said. "I'd like to keep my groundball ratio where it is. I'd like to keep getting groundballs."

Stumbled upon these photos of Lee Haydel, Dan Merklinger (pitcher arm torque), and batting coach Jim Lett

Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memphis 23 23 .500 - 9-11 14-12 W1 Iowa 22 22 .500 - 13-9 9-13 W2 Omaha 19 24 .442 2.5 11-13 8-11 L2 Nashville 19 25 .432 3.0 11-10 8-15 L1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntsville 30 15 .667 - 18-7 12-8 L2 West Tenn 28 17 .622 2.0 15-5 13-12 L1 Carolina 26 19 .578 4.0 11-9 15-10 W2 Chattanooga 24 21 .533 6.0 14-11 10-10 W2 Tennessee 16 30 .348 14.5 6-15 10-15 L2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL East Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Beach 28 17 .622 - 17-8 11-9 W2 Brevard County 24 21 .533 4.0 15-10 9-11 W4 Daytona 23 22 .511 5.0 9-10 14-12 L1 Jupiter 22 23 .489 6.0 13-7 9-16 L1 Vero Beach 21 24 .467 7.0 14-7 7-17 L1 St. Lucie 9 36 .200 19.0 5-20 4-16 W1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Atlantic League (A) - SAL Northern Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lake County 28 16 .636 - 12-10 16-6 L1 Greensboro 25 20 .556 3.5 10-12 15-8 W1 Delmarva 23 20 .535 4.5 15-10 8-10 L1 Hagerstown 23 21 .523 5.0 10-11 13-10 W3 Hickory 24 22 .522 5.0 8-12 16-10 W8 Lakewood 21 24 .467 7.5 12-13 9-11 L1 West Virginia 17 26 .395 10.5 7-13 10-13 W1 Lexington 13 31 .295 15.0 5-16 8-15 L3

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 Window". Open the Nashville Gameday. For the others, choose "Log" or "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: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_21_mrbaaa_nasaaa_1 Huntsville: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_21_biraax_hunaax_1 Brevard County: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_21_sarafa_breafa_1 West Virginia Game One: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_21_wvaafx_lcoafx_1 West Virginia Game Two: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_21_wvaafx_lcoafx_2

This link will be included in each daily report when the Nashville Sounds are scheduled to play. Normally it is updated several hours prior to gametime. Nashville Media Notes (Adobe .pdf format): www.nashvillesounds.com/pdf/notes.pdf

This is easily the most interesting collective group of starting pitchers we've seen on a single day this year, not even close, really. Here's to a productive day.

Wednesday's Daily Menu: With a Power twinbill, it's actually three times a lunchtime audio treat! All times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: RHP Jeff Weaver at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 11:45 AM pre-game; 12:00 PM gametime Audio link: www.nashvillesounds.com/listenlive/ Huntsville: LHP Steve Hammond at home vs. Birmingham (White Sox), 6:50 PM pre-game; 7:05 gametime Audio link via WUMP (game will also archive at this link): http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/multimedia/audio.jsp?sid=t559 Brevard County: RHP Jeremy Jeffress at home vs. Sarasota (Reds), 6:00 PM gametime Sorry, no audio for this series... West Virginia: RHP's Evan Anundsen and Rob Bryson in a double-dip at Lake County (Indians), 10:50 AM pre-game, 11:05 gametime; both games will be seven innings; because one contest is a make-up of a rained-out game in Charleston, you'd think the Power would be the "home team" for a game, but the early linescores don't indicate that is the case... Audio link via WSWW, be sure to select the proper date (game will also archive at this link): www.minorleaguebaseball.c.../audio.jsp

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Link while active, text follows: Turnbow continues struggles with Sounds By MAURICE PATTON Tennessean Staff Writer In four relief appearances since joining the Sounds on May 12, ex-Franklin High standout Derrick Turnbow has had his share of rough outings. Tuesday night was no exception. Working the eighth inning of Nashville's 4-1 loss to Memphis, Turnbow struck out the side but issued a pair of walks and gave up an earned run. "He looked better than he has," Sounds Manager Frank Kremblas said of Turnbow, who improved his ERA from 10.12 to 9.82. "He threw more strikes (13 of 25 pitches); he got to two strikes on some guys and didn't have to throw the fastball to get back into the count." Over 3 2/3 total innings, Turnbow has walked 11 with four strikeouts and four earned runs. Tempers flare: Sounds catcher Vinny Rottino nearly set off a brawl after tagging out Gabe Johnson on a play at the plate to end the eighth inning. Rottino dropped the ball at Johnson's feet, and both dugouts emptied. Coaches quickly restored order. Pomp and circumstance: Memphis radio play-by-play announcer Steve Selby, who held the same post for the Sounds during the late 1990s, missed Tuesday's game to attend his son's high school graduation. In Selby's absence, Predators radio play-by-play announcer Pete Weber filled in. Nix clicks: A first-inning base hit extended Sounds center fielder Laynce Nix's hot streak. Nix has hit safely in 22 of 25 games and 13 of 14. Runaways: With Vinny Rottino's fourth-inning stolen base, Nashville's Pacific Coast League-leading total went to 51 - five more than second-place Fresno. Home sweet home: The Sounds have won nine of their past 13 games at Greer Stadium after a 2-7 start. The surge coincided somewhat with the team's May 1 move into the new clubhouse beyond the center-field fence. Since losing that day's game against Colorado Springs, Nashville is 7-3 in its new digs.

Link while active, text follows: Branyan's new offense catches Brewers' eyes By MAURICE PATTON Tennessean Staff Writer Throughout his career, the Sounds' Russell Branyan has fit the definition of power hitter pretty comfortably. In parts of 12 minor league seasons, Branyan has hit more than 200 home runs while striking out more than 1,000 times. But a couple of adjustments have led to a new and improved Branyan - one that might get him back to the major leagues. "He used to hit in batting practice, and he'd just launch balls and see how far he could hit them," Milwaukee Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin said during the Sounds' 4-1 loss Tuesday to Memphis at Greer Stadium. "But he's really working on being a better hitter. Some guys make adjustments." Branyan's first-inning opposite-field double drove in Nashville's only run. He finished 2-for-4 with two doubles. "In spring training, he and (Sounds hitting coach) Harry Spilman made an adjustment with where his hands started," Sounds Manager Frank Kremblas said. "They got his hands moved out away from his body. When he does his pre-pitch stuff, he gets them into a good hitting slot." Entering Tuesday night's game, Branyan was hitting .359 - 100 points higher than his career minor league average - along with 11 home runs, 24 extra-base hits and a .683 slugging percentage to rank among the Pacific Coast League leaders in each category. With the struggles that the Brewers have endured against right-handed pitching - the team slipped to last place in the National League Central - the left-hitting Branyan might be the cure for that team's offense. "You look at his numbers, and they're pretty good," Melvin said. "We've been short a left-handed bat, but playing our regular guys, it's hard to take anybody up for any extended time." Although he spent most of the 2007 season in the majors with the Padres, Phillies and Cardinals, the 32-year-old Branyan was in a fringe role. Branyan was unavailable for comment following the game. What they said: "We didn't do anything to really threaten them till the ninth. We gave them so many chances, and we used a lot of energy trying to get out of jams we created ourselves." - Kremblas.

West Virginia Site Game Summary: POWER DEFEAT CAPTAINS IN 12 The West Virginia Power were held to just three hits at Classic Park on Tuesday night, but they received solo homers from Zelous Wheeler and Scott Houin and earned their first extra inning victory of the season, defeating the Captains 3-2 in 12 innings. Wheeler began the fourth inning with his third homer of the year to give West Virginia a 1-0 lead. The Captains plated a pair of runs in the fourth to take the lead. A wild pitch allowed Jeff Hehr to score the tying run in the fourth inning before Michael Valadez's groundout plated Dustin Realini to give the Captains the lead. The Power had the bases loaded with two outs in the seventh inning when Brent Brewer scored the tying run on a wild pitch. West Virginia had been held hitless since the fifth inning until Houin blasted a solo home run in the top of the 12th inning to put the Power ahead for good. Corey Frerichs (2-4) provided three scoreless innings of relief and struck out four batters to get the victory while Mike Ramlow (2) tossed a scoreless 12th inning to get the save. Gary Campfield (2-1) allowed a run on a hit over two innings and was tagged with the loss. Frerichs, Ramlow and Wes Etheridge combined to toss seven and a third scoreless innings of relief. The Power improved to 17-26 with the win and the Captains fell to 28-16 with the loss. The two teams hit into four inning-ending double plays through the first two and a half innings. The game was West Virginia's first that went more than nine innings. They played two other extra inning games, but those were in scheduled seven inning contests. West Virginia is now 1-2 in games with extra frames. The Power will continue their five game series against Lake County in Eastlake, Ohio with a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. In game one, right hander Evan Anundsen (3-3, 4.02) will get the start for the Power and the Captains will counter with left hander Ryan Morris (5-0, 2.59). In game two right hander Rob Bryson (1-2, 4.50) will take the mound for the Power and the Captains will counter with right hander Joanniel Montero (0-0, 6.00). The first pitch in game one is scheduled for 12:05 PM (11:05 AM Central). West Virginia Box Score Clean defense over 12 innings always a plus; Zelous Wheeler and Eric Fryer reached three times apiece; LH starter Dan Merklinger's outing, 4.2 innings, was his longest of the season as he continues to stretch out; Lee Haydel in the 9th spot... West Virginia Game Log Here's your go-ahead "jack-jackety-jack" call -- Go to the 3 hour, 34 minute mark of the WSWW archive of May 20th

Final: Brevard County 3, Sarasota (Reds) 1 Brevard County Box Score Each club with only five hits, but the Manatees also drew seven walks (they issued four); Charlie Fermaint walked three times from the leadoff spot; Kenny Holmberg, slugging .302 (.302!) your cleanup man -- that's unique; Casey Baron and Omar Aguilar remain clutch in the back of the bullpen... Brevard County Game Log Chuckie Caufield with a two-run home run, his first bomb of the year, in the 3rd; Matt Cline singled in a run in the 2nd...

Final: Memphis (Cardinals) 4, Nashville 1 Nashville Site Game Summary: Link for Russell Branyan photo, text follows -- Sounds Fall To Redbirds, 4-1 NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds dropped a 4-1 decision to the division-leading Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday evening at Greer Stadium. Nashville (19-25) managed only five hits against three Memphis hurlers, including a pair of doubles by third baseman Russell Branyan. The Sounds took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Laynce Nix scored on Branyan's two-out RBI double to left off Memphis starter Anthony Reyes. It was the veteran's team-leading 14th two-bagger and 34th RBI of the year. AUDIO: Russell Branyan RBI Double Memphis evened things in the third with a two-out run of its own. Ex-Sound Mark Johnson led off with a double into the right field corner and later scored on a Joe Mather RBI single. A bout of Lindsay Gulin wildness allowed the visiting Redbirds to take a 2-1 lead with an unearned run in the top of the fifth inning. Reyes and Brian Barden led off with consecutive singles before a Gulin wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third. The Nashville hurler then misfired to first while fielding a Mather chopper, pulling Brad Nelson off the bag to load the bases. Gulin hit Josh Phelps with a pitch to force home Reyes with the go-ahead score. The Redbirds added another unearned run in the sixth following a two-base fielding error by Sounds right fielder Brendan Katin. Gabe Johnson, who reached on the inning-opening error, scored to make it a 3-1 contest on a Barden RBI single. Memphis tacked on its final tally in the eighth against Derrick Turnbow, taking advantage of a pair of walks to net a run on Mather's two-out RBI single to right. Reyes (1-0) turned in a solid outing for Memphis, allowing one run on three hits while striking out seven batters over five innings of work. Former Sound John Wasdin followed Reyes with three scoreless frames of one-hit relief before Jason Motte worked into and out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to notch his second save of the season. Gulin (1-4) was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out six batters in five frames. The teams continue the series with a noon matinee on Wednesday afternoon. Right-hander Jeff Weaver (1-1, 6.35) will make the start for Nashville to face Memphis right-hander P.J. Walters (1-0, 5.06). Nashville Box Score Derrick Turnbow has walked 11 in 3.2 IP with Nashville -- sad but true; it's May 20th, and Russell Branyan still carries a 1.135 OPS... Nashville Game Log Hernan Iribarren threw out a runner at home from left field in the 9th...

Final: West Virginia 3, Lake County (Indians) 2, 12 innings Game just finished, details a bit later -- Scott Houin's home run in the top of the 12th was the game-winner, Mike Ramlow closed it out, but only after some drama as he stranded two (infield hits)...

At West Virginia, LHP Curtis Pasma has been placed on the disabled list with an undisclosed injury and LHP Chris Cody has been activated from the DL at Brevard County and sent to West Virginia to take his place. At 24 years old, Cody's stay at West Virginia should be brief if he shows he's healthy. You'll remember that Cody was acquired from the Tigers in the Jose Capellan deal and has posted impressive numbers in 32 career appearances (all starts), with sparkling peripherals.

Link while active, text follows: Extra innings for Brewers in Helena By LARRY KLINE - Helena Independent Record Professional ballplayers will be on the base paths at historic Kindrick Legion Field for at least the next decade, and perhaps through 2028. In response to the overwhelming support of Helena voters, who last year approved a $1.2 million renovation project at the field as part of a larger parks-improvement bond, Helena Brewers owner D.G. Elmore on Monday agreed to a 10-year contract, with two possible five-year extensions, to keep the minor-league team in the Queen City. "We're very appreciative of that (support)," Elmore told commissioners Monday night. "And we look forward to 20 great years in town. Hopefully we can bring a few championships back here." It's the first long-term baseball contract Helena's been a part of in years, and it represents a change in fortunes since 2000, when the city's old minor-league baseball team left. Elmore brought the Brewers here in 2002, signing a series of two-year deals between the team and the city. The most recent contract was set to expire this fall. Last year, team officials told city officials they would consider a long-term contract if Helena supported improvements at the field, which were needed to bring the stadium in compliance with Major League Baseball rules. "If we don't meet the standards, Major League Baseball can come in and take the team away from us," Elmore said after the meeting. The stadium's rocky infield and uneven outfield have caused injuries for both minor-league players and the American Legion youth clubs that play there in the summer. The home clubhouse is too small, the wooden baseline bleachers need to be replaced, and a few years ago one of the wooden light poles cracked and nearly fell onto the field. The voter-approved funding package will fix those problems, with a complete resurfacing of the playing field set for this fall and other projects in the works. "With the improvements and how well-received we are by the city, it's an easy decision to stay in Helena," Elmore said. The team will pay utility costs and special tax assessments of up to $17,000 next year, up from $15,000 per year in the old contract. The city pays any utility costs above the contracted amount. City Attorney Dave Nielsen said the city has had to pay about $3,500 over the past three years. City Manager Tim Burton said the improvements to Kindrick Legion, coupled with the team's decision to stay in Helena for at least the next decade, add to the sense of vitality in Helena's downtown. "Helena loves that old ball park," Burton said. Eliza Wiley, Helena Independent Record Photo Editor Helena Brewers owner D.G. Elmore, left, and president/general manager Paul Fetz talk at Kindrick Field in preparation for their meeting Monday night with the city on whether to renew their Helena contract for 10 years. http://www.helenair.com/content/articles/2008/05/20/top/top/50lo_080520_field.jpg NOTE: Keep in mind that this does not ensure that the Brewers will be affiliated with Helena for the next decade, but you would think chances are very good now -- Jim (Mass Haas)

Link while active, text follows: First-place team merits audience Contact Bill Bryant at bill.bryant@htimes.com Huntsville Times In my never-ending quest to pick up all things random off the floor in my house, I stumbled across a keepsake Monday morning that brought a sentimental smile to my face. It was a ball - and given the season, that can range anywhere from golf, to tennis, to soft to basket to even Whiffle - marked by a star. A hand-drawn, black magic marker star, penned not-so-perfectly on an official Southern League baseball, with president Don Mincher's signature to prove it. On one side it read "Stars game 2001." On the other side, scribbled in a first-grader's scrawl, it read "Will." Chances are, if you've lived here long enough, you have a Southern League ball somewhere in your house, back yard or garage. And chances are, you are planning on making at least one trek out to Joe Davis Stadium this season to watch the Huntsville Stars play, if you haven't already. Looking at the numbers through 24 home games, though, it's apparent most of you haven't already. After Monday afternoon's debatable crowd of 1,684 came through the turnstiles, the Stars are averaging 2,031 for the season. That's last in the Southern League, even though the team is in first place with a 30-15 record. It's an all-too-familiar refrain. Huntsville has been ninth in attendance the last two years, despite winning the North Division. Like a 7-year-old trying to untie a double-knot in his shoe, first-year general manager Buck Rogers is trying to undo a lot of what has been done - or not done - in the past. Such as scheduling businessperson's specials like the one he witnessed Monday. "That might be the last businessperson's special you'll see," Rogers said. "We only have 70 home games, and you have to maximize them. It's like we're planning 70 weddings, and we're the father of the bride." Also on, as he put it, "the endangered species list" are buyouts (as much of a Huntsville tradition as the Stars themselves) and fireworks shows, to an extent. There are nine buyout nights this season and the fireworks will go off after every Friday night home game as planned, but don't look for that same schedule in 2009 and beyond. "If you shoot fireworks off every Friday home game, how does that make it special?" Rogers asked. "If you do it once a month, then it becomes an event. That's the challenge that is before us - making as many games into events as possible." Rogers, who was hired in February, came into this season much like a pinch-hitter who's put into the game facing an 0-2 count. Promotional dates were already lined up and schedules had been made. That has forced Rogers to bide his time, which, given his oversized personality, might be the toughest part of his job right now. "I'm tweaking what I can tweak," Rogers said. "We have a great staff here with great ideas. And they're certainly not all mine." Next up for the Stars? "Meatloaf Night" on Saturday. Not the "Two out of Three Ain't Bad" Meatloaf, but the kind your mom likes to make. Those wanting to show off their best meatloaf recipe can register with the Stars and have their dish tasted and voted on by the fans during the game against Birmingham (start time 2:05 p.m.). The winner gets, among other things, two season tickets for 2009. "Matt Price, our director of promotions, came up with it," Rogers said. "I laughed my head off when I heard that one. I thought it was a great idea." Like most people who live in Huntsville, I also think it's a great idea to go to Stars games. I have driven past Joe Davis on a regular basis and often thought to myself "I need to get the family out there," - though not necessarily on "Meatloaf Night." Before I know it, though, the season is over. So, my advice to those procrastinators out there is this. Don't blink. Or you'll be tripping over souvenirs in your house, wondering where all the time has gone.

Nashville's division a bastion of mediocrity, allowing the Sounds to compete for yet another title; in comparison, the Stars are in a real dogfight despite their outstanding start, complicated by the recent tough Carolina series; the 8-36 St. Lucie Mets have lost 12 in a row (The Manatees are 5-1 against them); and while Milwaukee may be MLB's only sixth-place team, the Power are floundering in 7th in an eight-team division... Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memphis 22 23 .489 - 9-11 13-12 L1 Iowa 21 22 .488 - 13-9 8-13 W1 Omaha 19 23 .452 1.5 11-12 8-11 L1 Nashville 19 24 .442 2.0 11-9 8-15 W2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntsville 30 15 .667 - 18-7 12-8 L2 West Tenn 28 16 .636 1.5 15-4 13-12 W5 Carolina 26 19 .578 4.0 11-9 15-10 W2 Chattanooga 24 21 .533 6.0 14-11 10-10 W2 Tennessee 16 29 .356 14.0 6-14 10-15 L1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL East Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Beach 27 17 .614 - 17-8 10-9 W1 Brevard County 23 21 .523 4.0 14-10 9-11 W3 Daytona 23 21 .523 4.0 9-9 14-12 W5 Jupiter 22 22 .500 5.0 13-6 9-16 W1 Vero Beach 21 23 .477 6.0 14-7 7-16 W1 St. Lucie 8 36 .182 19.0 5-20 3-16 L12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Atlantic League (A) - SAL Northern Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lake County 28 15 .651 - 12-9 16-6 W2 Delmarva 23 19 .548 4.5 15-9 8-10 W1 Greensboro 24 20 .545 4.5 10-12 14-8 L1 Hagerstown 22 21 .512 6.0 9-11 13-10 W2 Hickory 23 22 .511 6.0 7-12 16-10 W7 Lakewood 21 23 .477 7.5 12-12 9-11 W2 West Virginia 16 26 .381 11.5 7-13 9-13 L2 Lexington 13 30 .302 15.0 5-16 8-14 L2

This link will be included in each daily report when the Nashville Sounds are scheduled to play. Normally it is updated several hours prior to gametime. Nashville Media Notes (Adobe .pdf format): www.nashvillesounds.com/pdf/notes.pdf

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 Window". Open the Nashville Gameday. For the others, choose "Log" or "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: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_20_mrbaaa_nasaaa_1 Brevard County: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_20_sarafa_breafa_1 West Virginia: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2008_05_20_wvaafx_lcoafx_1

Tuesday's Daily Menu: All times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: LHP Lindsay Gulin at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 5:45 PM pre-game; 6:00 gametime Audio link: www.nashvillesounds.com/listenlive/ Huntsville: Idle Brevard County: LHP Zach Braddock at home vs. Sarasota (Reds), 6:00 PM gametime Sorry, no audio for this series... West Virginia: LHP Dan Merklinger at Lake County (Indians), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime Audio link via WSWW, be sure to select the proper date (game will also archive at this link): www.minorleaguebaseball.c.../audio.jsp

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Link while active, text follows: Gulin takes home league's pitching award By MAURICE PATTON Tennessean Staff Writer Lindsay Gulin, the Sounds' scheduled starter for Tuesday's game against Memphis, was named the Pacific Coast League's pitcher of the week Monday. Gulin struck out 10 over six no-hit innings in a 2-1 victory Thursday against New Orleans. He picked up his first win of the year and lowered his ERA to 3.26 with the effort. He's the first Sounds player to win a PCL weekly award this season. Four Sounds were so honored last season - pitchers Yovani Gallardo (May 14-20), Manny Parra (June 25-July 1) and Seth McClung (Aug. 6-12) and outfielder Laynce Nix (Aug. 13-19). It's Gulin's second PCL award, having previously won in June 2003 after throwing a nine-inning no-hitter for Las Vegas. Nix in the mix: After striking out looking in his first two at-bats, Nix extended his offensive roll with a one-out solo homer in the fifth. Nix added an RBI double in the seventh and now has hit safely in 21 of his past 24 games and 12 of his past 13. Clutch hitter: Sounds catcher Eric Munson hasn't had many hits of late. When he gets them, though, they've been meaningful. His two-run homer in the fourth inning rallied Nashville from a 2-1 deficit. It marked the third of his past four hits - in his last 28 at-bats - that have given the Sounds a lead. On May 13, he had a go-ahead two-run single at Las Vegas, and on Sunday against New Orleans, he had a go-ahead three-run double. Welcome back: Mitch Stetter, whose struggles to throw strikes in two relief outings with the Brewers landed him back in Nashville, was solid in his first appearance with the Sounds. Stetter issued a pair of walks but also struck out a pair; 18 of his 29 pitches were for strikes. Scratched in absentia: Left-hander Mark Mulder was expected to make a rehab start today for Memphis as he works his way back from shoulder surgery. However, after throwing a side session Saturday, the decision was made to hold Mulder back from that start. In two previous starts for Memphis, Mulder has gone 0-2 with a 13.03 ERA, allowing 18 hits in 9 1/3 innings. Anthony Reyes, who was expected to be the first pitcher out of the bullpen following Mulder, will instead start today.