Jim Goulart

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Box: DSL Brewers/Indians 10, DSL Cubs #1 Squad 9 The shared team was losing 9-1 at the stretch. No truth to the rumor Pedro Strop was on for the Cubs in the five-run walk-off co-op 9th -- Brewer batters are highlighted DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 9th Isaac Curbata strikes out swinging. Henyer Gomez walks. Jeicor Cristian walks. Henyer Gomez to 2nd. Junior Sanquintin pops out to third baseman Juan Mora in foul territory. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Carlos Roa replaces Elian Gonzalez. Carlos Roa singles on a ground ball to left fielder Orlando Guzman. Henyer Gomez scores. Jeicor Cristian to 3rd. Carlos Roa to 2nd. Jose Baez singles on a line drive to left fielder Josue Fernandez. Jeicor Cristian scores. Carlos Roa scores. Angel Bautista singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kevin Miranda. Jose Baez to 3rd. Angel Bautista to 2nd. Vitor Watanabe singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kevin Miranda. Jose Baez scores. Angel Bautista scores. *** The three middle relief pitchers are Brewers in the box, sandwiched by Tribe hurlers. 18-year-old 2nd-year Dominican RHP Starling Javier walked all three men he faced, and has now walked 27 and hit five in 12 career innings. But there's hope, Starling. How many of you Link Report veterans remember RHP Santo Manzanillo? Forty-seven walks in his first 16.1 innings in 2006, and do you know where he ended up? On the Brewers' 40-man roster, for all of 2012 and 2013. Never quite made it to the Show, but still, c'mon, pretty impressive.

Box: DSL Brewers 4, DSL Cardinals "Red" Squad 0 18-year-old rookie Mexican RHP Oscar Castaneda has a WHIP of 1.17 through his first three appearances (starts). Just two months older, Castaneda's fellow countryman, RHP Fernando Olguin, has yet to give up a run over nine innings (1.00 WHIP). Viva Mexico! Yet another first-year pro, Dominican RHP Junior Montero, pitched around a walk (his 11th in nine innings) in the final frame. The shutout came despite three Brewer errors. SS Branlyn Jaraba has played in all 16 games, he doubled here. Likewise CF Eduarqui Fernandez ($1,100,000 bonus), who deposited his 2nd pro HR. Both are 17-year-old rookies. 18-year-old 2nd year 1B Juan Frias tripled. Contributions throughout, the names in bold below represent Crew members with two-hit games. Three-run 7th for breathing room -- DSL Brewers Bottom of the 7th Reidy Mercado singles on a line drive to center fielder Endri Salas. Reidy Mercado steals (13) 2nd base. Jesus Parra strikes out swinging. Juan Frias triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Brazoban. Reidy Mercado scores. Rafael Martinez reaches on a throwing error by second baseman Albert Inoa. Juan Frias scores. Rafael Martinez to 2nd. Jhonnys Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder Endri Salas. Rafael Martinez scores. Passed ball by catcher Roblin Heredia. Jhonnys Cabrera to 2nd. Sebastian Burciaga flies out to left fielder Diowill Burgos. Eduarqui Fernandez grounds out, shortstop Bryan Matute to first baseman Alexander Samuel.

VIDEO via the Missions: "Holy Smokes!" Jacob Nottingham goes deep Tuesday night *** VIDEO Tweet: It's been the Mauricio Dubon Show this week

Happy 26th Birthday to Shuckers' LHP Cameron Roegner! http://www.milb.com/images/670375/t5015/180x270/670375.jpg

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Only games on tap for Wednesday are the two DSL contests and the Rocky Mountain road game, available via subscription MiLB.TV and the audio link, for Mitchell's Vibes call. Given it's a Brewers big league late-afternoon affair, a perfect opportunity to focus on the Rocky Mountain kids tonight. The two Maryvale teams are idle Wednesday, and if you were wondering, yes, they will face off against each other this summer -- four times, actually. And it's about the closest we'll come to a "day off" all Link Report season long.

Not sure why RHP Joey Matulovich hasn't thrown yet this year (had him pegged for the Timber Rattlers to begin 2019), but at least he hasn't been placed on the 60-day DL or anything. Miss that dude...

Box: Rocky Mountain 7, Grand Junction 5 Linescore can be found here *** VIDEO Highlights from this road game *** Every player but Micah Bello (0-for-5, run scored) reached base via hit or walk. RF Michael Wilson (two walks) and SS Antonio Pinero (single, walk) reached twice. 20-year-old 4th year pro catcher Luis Avalo homered, the 5th of his career. We were "gaga' over a very young Panamanian RHP in 2014 and 2015. If you don't remember Carlos Luna of that era, remind yourself. Now 22 and having missed all of 2016 and 2017 to Tommy John surgery and recovery, he dazzled for five scoreless in this one. 12th round RHP Arman Sabouri (Cal), made his pro debut, netting the save -- Cristopher Navarro called out on strikes. Eddy Diaz singles on a line drive to center fielder Joe Gray. Julio Carreras singles on a line drive to left fielder Edwin Sano. Eddy Diaz to 2nd. Brenton Doyle strikes out swinging. Julio Carreras to 2nd. Eddy Diaz steals (3) 3rd base. Julio Carreras steals (3) 2nd base. Yolki Pena grounds out, shortstop Antonio Pinero to first baseman Ernesto Martinez. *** From the Sidelines: Young Vibes players hope to rise to the top Danny Summers, Colorado Springs Gazette Rocky Mountain Vibes players and coaches were introduced to members of the media and area fans during a festive brunch on June 12 at UCHealth Park. There was plenty of excitement in the air as team members (the Vibes are the Pioneer Rookie League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) interacted in the banquet hall. I sat at a table that included 20-year-old infielder Nick Egnatuk, the Milwaukee Brewers’ fifth-round selection in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft out of Immaculata High School in Somerville, N.J. “Being a high school guy, a lot of people don’t expect you to succeed, but you have a lot of time to catch up,” he said. “You go from 18 years old and playing high school ball to pro ball. That’s definitely a big jump. You have to get used to it.” Egnatuk is among many high-round draft picks on the Vibes’ opening-day roster. He played in Helena, Mont., last season, where the team was located before moving to Colorado Springs. Four other players on this year’s roster were drafted earlier this month. The highest draft pick is Nick Kahle, a catcher taken out of Washington State University. “This is exciting to go back and play,” Kahle said before the team’s opener in Orem, Utah, last Friday. “It’s been a few weeks, and I just want to go out and have fun.” The Vibes’ roster includes two of Milwaukee’s top 30 overall rated prospects, according to MLB.com: No. 7-rated outfielder Joe Gray Jr. and No. 21-rated outfielder Micah Bello. Gray Jr. spent his first pro season with the Arizona League Brewers in 2018, playing in 24 games. He was selected in the second round of the 2018 Draft. Bello also played his first professional season last year with the Arizona League Brewers. In 39 games, he batted .240 with 25 runs, three triples, one homer and 15 RBIs. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, he was selected in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2018 Draft. The thing I liked most about talking with the Vibes’ players was their enthusiasm. They are not feeling slighted by being “stuck” in the minors for five, six, seven — or more — years. I ran across more than my fair share of discontented minor league veterans in my 18 seasons covering the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. One of the many upsides to covering the Sky Sox was that Pacific Coast League players were pretty much all major-league ready. The baseball you see will see this season will be good, but a world away from what you’ve been used to watching the previous 31 seasons when the Sky Sox took the field. It was commonplace to see someone who played for the Sky Sox one night to be promoted and start in the majors the next day. That will not be the case with Vibes farmhands. The Pioneer League is the lowest of the six levels of minor league baseball. (I am excluding the Arizona Rookie League and Gulf Coast League, where many of this year’s major league draft picks are sent to get their feet wet). The chance of any Vibes player reaching the major leagues is extremely rare. In fact, the majority of the players you will see here won’t even make it to Double-A. Just how far away are Vibes players from The Show? Starting from the top and working our way down, we have, in order: Majors, Triple-A, Double-A, Class A-Advanced, Class A, Class A Short Season and Rookie Advanced. To the trained eye, the level of play this season compared to major league baseball will be night and day. Double plays — usually of the 6-4-3 or 3-4-6 variety — will be made from time-to-time, but they will seem painfully slow. Home runs will be at a premium as many of the players in the Pioneer League only switched to lumber from aluminum bats a year or two ago — or as recently as last month if they are playing at the professional level for the first time. Regardless of the level of play, I plan to be at the ballpark a lot this summer. I hope to see you there.

San Antonio Pre-Game Media Notes *** Box: San Antonio 19, Reno 1 Missions Use Offensive Explosion to Complete Sweep San Antonio Sets Season-Highs in Runs and Hits *** You'll also enjoy the game summary from the Reno site. *** VIDEO via KENS TV: Game highlights *** Keeping an eye on the minor leaguers Brewers president sees two 'impressive' Missions victories By Jerry Briggs / San Antonio Missions Quotes from David Stearns galore...

So much All-Star coverage to keep you busy! So, we'll be back mid-to-late morning with your Missions, Vibes, and Maryvale details...thanks as always.

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Manager Matt Erickson discusses the Timber Rattlers as he sees them in the first half of the season, has a comment of two on each of the six Rattlers selected as 2019 All-Stars, answers a question about someone on the team who has stood out for him this season, talks a bit about the major league debuts of former Rattlers Keston Hiura and Jordan Yamamoto, and a few other things, too."

Why didn't Bud Selig think of this? Sudden-Death Home Run Derby Decides Midwest League All-Star Game Yes, you read correctly. Box Score SS Brice Turang 1-for-2 (double), RF Jesus Lujano 0-for-2, as was catcher David Fry. RHP's Logan Gillaspie and Adam Hill with brief, but scoreless mound stints. Gillaspie stranded two inherited runners, nice. Voice of the Timber Rattlers Chris Mehring was on hand, here's his entertaining Twitter game thread. *** Excellent listen for you here: AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Manager Matt Erickson discusses the Timber Rattlers as he sees them in the first half of the season, has a comment of two on each of the six Rattlers selected as 2019 All-Stars, answers a question about someone on the team who has stood out for him this season, talks a bit about the major league debuts of former Rattlers Keston Hiura and Jordan Yamamoto, and a few other things, too."

The Mudcats' Southern squad lost a tough one, 8-7, in the Carolina League All-Star game (Box Score) Mario Feliciano 1-for-4 (BB, run scored) and Payton Henry (1-for-2, two RBI) combined to catch all nine innings. Not sure if only one affiliate has handled all nine innings behind the plate in an All-Star Game anywhere for a long time now, that's pretty unique. RHP's Noah Zavolas, Rodrigo Benoit and Matt Hardy all pitched. Benoit would strand an inherited runner, but allowed a run of his own the next inning. Very cool that the Mudcats' had a cameraman on the field in Frederick. We suggest you go to their Twitter timeline this AM, see several highlights and hear Payton Henry mic'd up pre-game.

Brewers' Trey Supak explains how he has gone from good to elite in Double-A Patrick Magee, Biloxi Sun-Herald Talking pitching to contact and his slider...

Brewers' Trey Supak explains how he has gone from good to elite in Double-A Patrick Magee, Biloxi Sun-Herald Talking pitching to contact and his slider...

North Division Claims 2019 Southern League All-Star Game 7-3 Luis Robert (White Sox) Named All-Star Game MVP By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers Trey Supak allowed a first inning run, fellow RHP's Johan Belisario, Luke Barker and Nate Griep did not allow runs in their brief outings, Belisario and Griep each stranded a baserunner. CF Trent Grisham walked, stole a base and scored (0-for-2), 1B Patrick Leonard (2-for-4, RBI), 3B Weston Wilson (0-for-3), SS Luis Aviles (1-for-3), as the latter three played the entire game. OF Dillon Thomas grounded out as a pinch-hitter. *** VIDEOS via WXXV: Southern League All-Star Gala at the Hard Rock Casino Southern League All-Star Home Run Derby Southern League All-Star Pre-Game Report *** WLOX's coverage this week was very impressive leading up this game and beyond, all these links point to video reports: Southern League All-Star game adds to Biloxi’s baseball history MGM Park plays key role in downtown Biloxi’s growth How the Shuckers' concession stands support non-profits Spectra Food Services provides concessions for fans at MGM Park, but they are most proud of the service they provide for the community Jeffrey Baez (Diamondbacks) Wins Southern League Home Run Derby at MGM Park Jackson’s OF Mashes 26 Homers To Take Home Top Slugger Title More video from the Derby via the Biloxi Sun-Herald On the call with Garrett Greene Meet the Shuckers' All Stars Nine Biloxi Shuckers players made the roster for Tuesday's All-Star game. That's the most of any team in the Southern League Player interview quotes within the above link... Base to Base: Shuckers pitcher Luke Barker Barker receives first Midseason All-Star nod of his career Aviles working to provide All-Star life for family in Cuba Shuckers infielder received first Midseason All-Star nod in 2019 after seven years in the minors Base to Base: Shuckers third baseman Patrick Leonard North Division Claims 2019 Southern League All-Star Game 7-3 Luis Robert Named All-Star Game MVP

Box Score link for tonight's Southern League All-Star game being played in Biloxi, available on MiLB.TV. Best wishes not only to the Shuckers represented, but to the entire front office organization. Have a great call, Garrett and Andrew! (Audio Link) *** Box Score link for tonight's Carolina League All-Star game being played in Frederick, MD. Yeah Mudcats! It appears Frederick does not have MiLB.TV, but audio is here. *** Box Score link for tonight's Midwest League All-Star game being played in South Bend, IN. (Audio Link) Go Timber Rattlers!

Hope it's a good 24th Birthday for Tucker Neuhaus, yet to see action in 2019 and a minor league free agent at season's end. http://www.milb.com/images/641913/t249/180x270/641913.jpg

Box: Rocky Mountain 11, Orem 10 Following up Sunday's slugfest filled with maddening numberswith another one here. And MiLB.com, where are the inning-by-inning linescores for the Vibes boxes? Aarrgg, find that portion here. It was 5-4 Vibes after seven innings, then Pioneer League madness ensued again. Four scoreless, hitless innings (four walks, but still impressive) for just-turned 22-year-old 2016 3rd round RHP Nash Walters, who missed all of 2017/2018. Walters sat out '17 trying to overcome an elbow strain, but then underwent Tommy John surgery that September. RHP Karsen Lindell's return to the organization did not go swimmingly. Defense was abysmal, six errors and a passed ball. Vibes hurlers combined to walk another 14 batters, yet here we are discussing another victory. Safe to say this was catcher Luis Avalo's best game as a pro. Of course, the Brewers placed he and 2B Luis Avila on the same Maryvale squad, and here they line up back-to-back. Bryan Torres on base all five times, and Antonio Pinero drives in four.

San Antonio Pre-Game Media Notes *** Box: San Antonio 8, Reno 4 Missions Keep Cruising, Claim Fifth Straight Victory Dubon Finishes A Triple Shy of the Cycle *** Dubon racks up another three-hit game Brewers No. 5 prospect drives in season-high four for Missions By Brian Stultz / MiLB.com Watch HR #10 on the season at that link...admired it, baby. *** Swinging the bat with confidence Dubon produces three hits again as Missions win, 8-4 By Jerry Briggs / San Antonio Missions Quotes... *** PHOTOS via 210Gameday.com

Bowden Francis Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week Right-Hander Tossed 13.0 Scoreless Frames and Struck Out 22 in Two Starts

Happy 28th Birthday to Biloxi RHP Tyler Spurlin http://www.milb.com/images/644677/t5015/180x270/644677.jpg

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With all the All-Star breaks, only San Antonio is in action Monday among the full-season teams, home at 7:05 Central. But the two Maryvale teams begin play tonight. If you think Pioneer League box scores can be unique, just wait.