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We've got a Midwest League playoff chase to follow, fans -- Final: Wisconsin 8, Beloit 3 Rattlers Beat Beloit to Tighten Playoff Race Wisconsin wins third straight from Snappers and are 1-1/2 games behind Snappers for Wild Card By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Plenty of tidbits within, don't gloss over the recap... *** ARTICLE: SB Nation's Grant Brisbee not a fan of how the Rattlers won on their wild finish last week *** Box Score / Game Log K.J. Harrison on base five times inched his OBP closer to 30%, now at .298. Harrison replaced Payton Henry behind the plate to start the bottom of the 6th as Henry exited, not sure exactly why.

VIDEO via WXXV: See Trent Grisham's HR (again, opposite field) among other brief highlights

Greg Young has been on top of this in the Mudcats media notes -- Hummel walked twice in the Carolina loss Tuesday, so the numbers continue to grow in an ever-increasing sample size: Cooper Hummel is hitting .318/.432/.500 with a .932 OPS (35 H, 19 R, 14 2B, 2 HR, 16 RBI) and a Carolina League leading 14 doubles since replacing an injured Tucker Neuhaus in the fourth inning of a home game versus the Keys on July 6. Hummel ended up going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run (eventual game winner in the seventh) in that same game and has not missed a start since (33 consecutive games). *** Wouldn't mind seeing Hummel get a chance behind the plate in Biloxi next year, he threw out 30 of 88 the prior two seasons before the focus on outfield play in 2018.

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Guest host Seth Everett): Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WSCO's B.J. and the Bear Show: Jeff Levering *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Guest host Seth Everett): Jeremy Jeffress' weekly appearance

Final, Game Two: AZL White Sox 3, AZL Brewers 2 A-Crew falls to 18-25. Seven hits in this one (seven-inning game like the opener). Box Score / Game Log Joe Gray HR #2; 9th rounder Arbert Cipion still struggling, particularly with K's; 22-year-old RHP Johan Dominguez still at 0.00 in Maryvale, now over 15.1 IP with a more-than-sweet 0.65 WHIP. 13th round RHP Reese Olson now has two solid outings to mark his pro debut.

Final, Game One: AZL White Sox 3, AZL Brewers 1 Focus on the opponent, naturally, but if you wish to learn how it went down -- AZL White Sox trio combines on no-hitter Unearned run scores but Herrera, Burdi, Cabrera earn milestone By Josh Horton / MiLB.com *** Box Score / Game Log Twenty walks in 26.2 2018 IP for youthful RHP Cam Robinson.

Final: Helena 9, Orem 5 Abreu Slams Brewers To Third Straight Win Outfielder's Second Grand Slam In Three Games Gives Brewers Lead For Good By Greg Mroz / Helena Brewers Read about this (amidst a whole lot more from Greg), then watch -- *** Box Score / Game Log Helena looks to extend their winning streak to four Tuesday as they take on the Owlz. Joey Matulovich takes the ball for the Brewers, making his first professional start. Nice! Eleven game hit streak for Je'Von Ward, 19 hits and nine walks in those 11 games. On fire! Quality start for RHP Joel Pinto no small feat in this league.

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AUDIO via 670 The Score in Chicago: Ramie Mahklouf of WSSP previews Cubs-Brewers *** TUESDAY 8/14: AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Craig Counsell *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Nick Shepkowski of 670 The Score in Chicago *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Guest host Seth Everett): Danny Parkins from 670 The Score in Chicago

VIDEO from Sunday's game includes Mike Alescio's first pro HR (action begins 45 seconds in)

Sunday's Game (Sky Sox were idle Monday) --

More from Monday 8/13: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Tom Haudricourt *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Seth Everett *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Joe Ostrowski from 670 The Score joins the show to preview the upcoming series between the Cubs and Brewers" *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central": "CBS MLB writer R.J. Anderson talks with Greg Matzek about the Brewers second half struggles, how they can turn it around, what players are still available, and if the team is still considered a true playoff contender."

Monday 8/14: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers lose two series this past week. One against one of the worst teams in the NL (San Diego) and the other against a team they are contending against for a NL Wild Card spot (Atlanta). Things do not feel great right now. Is that a legit feeling or is the team actually playing better than it feels like. Matt addresses that and more on this week's edition of the Podcast. Journal Sentinel Trending Sports Reporter J.R. Radcliffe joins the program to give his take on the current state of the Brewers. Brew Crew Ball's Minor League reporter Brad Ford comes back on to the podcast to give a full rundown of the organization's minor league system." *** AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "A very rough week for the Milwaukee Brewers puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak chats with host J.R. Radcliffe about the struggles on the pitching staff. What's up with Chase Anderson, and will the Brewers soon make a move to trim Freddy Peralta's workload? There are silver linings, though, including a hot start for new acquisition Mike Moustakas and a catch by Ryan Braun that might rank as the best Brewers defensive play of the year – is it No. 1? After that, J.R. sits down with rookie right-handed reliever Corbin Burnes, brought up from the minors and directly inserted into high-leverage innings. He talks about his transition to the bullpen, his late-blooming into a big-league prospect, his skyrocket up the minor-league chain, his famous-ish near-namesake and his sweet specs." *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Steve is back with Ryan and J.P., and the guys discuss Freddy Peralta's role in the Milwaukee Brewers rotation with the looming return of Zach Davies, Corey Knebel's meltdown and whether he can be trusted in leverage situations going forward, and an update on the 2018 Season Prop Bet standings."

Final: Wisconsin 13, Beloit 8 Rattlers Outlast Beloit Wisconsin scores in seven of nine innings to slug their way past the Snappers By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Lots of nice details, including this: Matt Hardy has inherited nineteen runners this season and has not allowed any of those runners to score. *** Box Score / Game Log 1B Chad McClanahan on base four times, including the home run you just read about.

As we now know, this wasn't an injury situation Sunday, but a "hugwatch" for a call-up. But your first clue was here in the Link Report .

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LH reliever Quintin Torres-Costa activated from the Sky Sox Temp Inactive List.

Final: Wisconsin 3, Beloit 0 Wisconsin Shuts Out Beloit Sunitsch shines in Timber Rattlers debut By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** Box Score / Game Log Sweet debut, Scott Sunitsch, and great work, Gabe Friese and Robbie Hitt. Eddie Silva is Vinny Rottino?

Oh yeah, there was this -- (You knew if you read the summary and notes )

Final: Nashville 9, Colorado Springs 7, ten innings SKY SOX SWEPT BY SOUNDS AFTER FALLING 9-7 IN EXTRAS As always, be sure to review the notes after the actual summary, lots of tidbits tonight of interest... *** Box Score / Game Log Interesting speed swap -- Col. Springs Bottom of the 7th Nate Orf flies out to center fielder Boog Powell. Keon Broxton doubles (16) on a fly ball to center fielder Boog Powell. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Quintin Berry replaces Keon Broxton. Tim Dillard with the loss in the extra frame.

AUDIO: The Sky Sox released Part Two on Sunday.

Saturday's Game --

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Final: Helena 15, Grand Junction 7 Brewers Slam Rockies To Snap Losing Streak Helena Scores Season High In Runs By Greg Mroz / Helena Brewers Plenty of details within, read, then watch below: *** VIDEO via KJCT: Road TV station perspective, but you'll see Pablo Abreu's grand slam and more Helena offense MORE VIDEO: If you like dachshunds, or want another look at the Abreu slam *** Box Score / Game Log Je'Von Ward on base four more times, OBP up to .383; it's the Pioneer League, but still it's his ge 18 season. Brice Turang's bat is ridiculous, you might say his glove is as well. 19-year-old Panamanian Bryan Connell (listed at 6'3", 195, has beast written all over him. And Bryan Torres, from Puerto Rico, gives the Brewers the market on guys from places where you wouldn't expect to find a lot of guys named "Bryan".

Final: Beloit 7, Wisconsin 3 Snappers Take Game One From Rattlers With Big Third Inning Beloit extends Wild Card lead over Wisconsin with victory in game one By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** Box Score / Game Log Can never ask for a sweep, but the Rattlers need to take three of four, so not a great start. Kenny Corey the only multi-hit game, now 5-for-his-last-7. Former Indians farmhand RHP Christian Meister made his Rattlers debut after six Maryvale appearances (Brewers signing reminder post)