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Toby (And That) here, your celebrity grows The story behind the #FreeNateOrf movement that played into one of the year’s biggest Brewers moments JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

More from Wednesday -- Dallas Carroll Carolina home run Demi Orimoloye Mudcats' Catch

Wednesday --

Known signing bonuses thus far: Eduarqui Fernandez, OF, Dominican Republic -- ($1,100,000) Branlyn Jaraba, SS, Colombia -- ($1,100,000) Erys Bautista, OF, Dominican Republic -- ($500,000) Rafael Martinez, CF, Venezuela ---- ($435,000) Carlos Roa, SS, Venezuela -- ($385,000) Jhonny Cabrera, C, Venezuela -- ($300,000)

MUDCATS: For Ayrault, the roster shuffle is a perk of the job Samuel Evers, Rocky Mount (NC) Telegram

Final: Colorado Springs 9, New Orleans 2, completed early (bottom of the 5th, rain) Lightning dampens a full house, but not the final score... SKY SOX PUT ON FIREWORKS DISPLAY WITH BATS OVER BABY CAKES The Sky Sox totaled 13 hits through less than five innings of play, including three home runs, a triple, and three doubles. Sky Sox starter Aaron Brooks notched his fifth win of the season with five innings logged. The righty allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out three. Full summary and notes at the link above... *** Box Score / Game Log Not easy to pull this off in sort innings -- Everyone Hits: On Wednesday night's four-and-two thirds innings Independence Day contest, every Sky Sox player in the lineup, including Brooks, collected a hit. Brett Phillips, Tyrone Taylor, Shane Opitz, and Jake Hager all had two hits in the game. In addition to his home run to right, Orlando Arcia would also fly out to right, line into a double play to the first baseman, and then end the game's action with a walk amid the raindrops. So the "go to right field" approach was in full effect.

Road game video highlight packages, but each short of Brewer highlights -- Wisconsin Biloxi

Final: Mississippi 2, Biloxi 0, completed early (bottom of the 5th, rain) Not good for the fireworks for the Braves' affiliate... Biloxi Drops Series Opener 2-0 In Rain-Shortened Game Shuckers Play Just Five On Independence Day In Pearl By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers *** Box Score / Game Log You'll see via Cody Ponce's game log that six of his last seven appearances have been in the back half of tandems. As you just read, Luis Ortiz returns to a front-end starting spot, at least for Thursday. So their use (and performances) have been uneven this year, not to mention Jon Perrin's utilization, which should probably drive him to law school. Stay hot, Lucas Erceg. Via Garrett Greene: "Day off for Trent Grisham. He’ll reset after going 1-for-33 in his last 9 games." Season-line is .208/.333/.277. Not good. Opposite of good.

Final: Wisconsin 8, Cedar Rapids 6 Wisconsin Rattles Kernels Timber Rattlers draw 13 walks in 8-6 win at Cedar Rapids By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers rallied from an early deficit and held off the Cedar Rapids Kernels for an 8-6 victory at Perfect Game Field on Wednesday night. The Wisconsin hitters drew thirteen walks in the game. Link above for the rest... *** Box Score / Game Log Rattlers reached base 22 times via hit, BB, HBP. Wisconsin pitchers struck out only one, can't say that too often. Nelson Hernandez and Robbie Hitt effective enough, though.

Boston Red Sox sign Kyle Wren, son of vice president Frank Wren By Chris Cotillo, MassLive.com Kyle joins his brother in the organization. To make room at AAA Pawtucket, Sox released former Brewer Ramon Flores.

No dollars, but a signing photo here.

Roa's signing was for $385,000. Eduarqui Fernandez, OF, Dominican Republic -- Brewers ($1,100,000) Branlyn Jaraba, SS, Colombia -- Brewers ($1,100,000) Erys Bautista, OF, Dominican Republic -- Brewers ($500,000) Jhonny Cabrera, C, Venezuela -- Brewers ($300,000) Known signing bonuses thus far.

Branlyn Jaraba, SS, Colombia -- Brewers ($1,100,000) Some photos --

Although 21, he's still a rookie, and C/1B Farlyn Manon (.816 OPS in 42 AB's) was called upon to make his pitching debut in the 9th with his club down 11-7. DSL Cardinals Red Top of the 9th Pitching Change: Farlyn Manon replaces Jose Alberro. Erik Pena grounds out, shortstop Luis Silva to first baseman Jean Cruz. Claudio Ramirez flies out to left fielder Juan Frias. Yowelfy Rosario pops out to third baseman Francisco Gonzalez.

Original post June 11th -- All three have now debuted on the island, with Arias the most recent on Tuesday 7/3. We learn Arias is listed at 6'1", 155.

At Carolina, RHP Wuilder Rodriguez comes off the DL after a minimum 7-day stay. RHP Alec Bettinger, who exited his start early Tuesday, lands on the same list, hopefully it's a minor issue.

Wisconsin RHP Carlos Herrera started serving a three-game suspension Tuesday for his role in a dustup at home vs. Clinton on the 29th.

One more look --

Another excellent start on the Cape Tuesday night for 20th round RHP Joey Matulovich, the Cal junior

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Final, Completion of Sunday's Suspended Game: Biloxi 3, Mobile 2 Final, Regularly Scheduled Game: Biloxi 2, Mobile 0 (seven-inning nightcap) Shuckers Earn Double Dip Win in Front of Fifth Largest Crowd in MGM Park History Fans Head Home Happy on a Patriotic Night at the Ballpark By Spencer Siegel / Biloxi Shuckers RHP Zack Brown tossed 4.0 scoreless innings in front of a packed house at MGM Park, picking up the victory in a 3-2 Shuckers win. (Michael Krebs photo) Eye-opener from within: Jon Olczak has now stranded 19 inherited baserunners on the year without allowing a single one to score. *** VIDEO via WXXV: Game one highlights -- not the views W-Milwaukee's Mitch Ghelfi wanted, but congrats on finding work so quickly with the Angels after his Brewers' release *** Game One Box Score / Game Log 96 innings, 1.01 WHIP for the fantastic Zack Brown; Brad Miller finds another "no batting gloves" mate in Lucas Erceg; catcher Max McDowell looks comfortable in his transition to AA. *** Game Two Box Score / Game Log The box score batting averages aren't glamorous, but the Shuckers represent them well in nearly all categories when you review within the Southern League context.

Final: Round Rock 8, Colorado Springs 4 EXPRESS TAKE GAME FIVE, SKY SOX TAKE SERIES ROUND ROCK, Tex. – After taking the first three games of this five-game series, the Sky Sox dropped the final two, still taking the series over Round Rock 3-2 after losing 8-4 on Tuesday night. The home team got the offense rolling early on Tuesday night, scoring a trio of runs in the first inning. Drew Robinson led off with a walk for the Express, but was caught stealing second. Cliff Pennington then went down on strikes for two quick outs. However, Scott Heineman then lined a single and Willie Calhoun reached when hit by pitch to put two on. Round Rock then executed a double steal, with a Sky Sox throwing error allowing Heineman to come home for the first run of the evening. Andy Ibanez then singled to move Calhoun up to third, followed by a Hunter Cole single to plate Calhoun. Nick Noonan then hit Round Rock's third consecutive single to score Ibanez and give the Express a three-run lead. NOTE: OF Scott Heineman is the younger brother of Biloxi catcher Tyler. If not for the glut of Sky Sox catchers, the brothers would have been reunited for this series. Scott Heineman was 4-for-4 here with a stolen base, nice career thus far in the Rangers' system. After two scoreless frames, Round Rock went back to work. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Tony Sanchez led off with a double on the first pitch he saw. A ground out let him move up to third, and a sacrifice fly from Robinson for the second out of the inning scored Sanchez to make it 4-0. In the next at-bat Pennington reached after being hit by pitch, and a Heineman single put runners on the corners for Calhoun, who hit his seventh bomb of the season to make it a 7-0 ballgame. In the top of the fifth, the Sky Sox fought back. Jett Bandy led off with a homer to get Colorado Springs on the board, with Brett Phillips drawing a walk two outs later. Tyler Saladino then singled for the second hit of the inning to put two on, before Tyrone Taylor cleared the bases with a three-run homer to make it a 7-4 affair. In the bottom half of the inning, with one out on the board, Noonan answered with a solo homer of his own to put the Express up 8-4. Though the first five innings were boisterous, the final four innings went quietly, with no more runs being scored by either squad. In the top of the ninth inning the Sky Sox attempted a rally, as Bandy led off with a single, advancing to second on a Round Rock error. However, the next three batters were all retired to quash the rally and end the game without further ado. The Express held onto an 8-4 victory to take their second game in a row from Colorado Springs, with the Sky Sox still managing to take the series three games to two. The Sky Sox are returning home tomorrow on Independence Day to host the New Orleans Baby Cakes for five games, before going on the three-day All-Star Break, and then hitting the road for five more games against the Baby Cakes in New Orleans after the break. The Sky Sox are sending righty Aaron Brooks to the mound to square off against New Orleans' fellow righty Zac Gallen Wednesday. *** Box Score / Game Log Michael Brady spared Adrian Houser an uglier first-inning line when Houser's struggles led to a forced pitch-count exit after 32 throws. The pitch count would have been an inning count, not a game-long limit. My two-year old niece repeatedly said her newly-learned word "puke" this week during our babysitting visit, the combination of it being Houser and this series of events reminded me of that -- Round Rock Bottom of the 1st Drew Robinson walks. With Cliff Pennington batting, Drew Robinson caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jett Bandy to shortstop Tyler Saladino. Cliff Pennington called out on strikes. Scott Heineman singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jake Hager. Willie Calhoun hit by pitch. Scott Heineman to 2nd. With Andy Ibanez batting, Scott Heineman steals (11) 3rd base, Scott Heineman scores. Willie Calhoun steals (3) 2nd base. Throwing error by catcher Jett Bandy. Andy Ibanez singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Phillips. Willie Calhoun to 3rd. Hunter Cole singles on a ground ball to right fielder Domingo Santana. Willie Calhoun scores. Andy Ibanez to 2nd. Nick Noonan singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Phillips. Andy Ibanez scores. Hunter Cole to 3rd. Tony Sanchez walks. Nick Noonan to 2nd. Pitching Change: Michael Brady replaces Adrian Houser. Hanser Alberto pops out to catcher Jett Bandy in foul territory.

Final: Cedar Rapids 4, Wisconsin 0 Kernels Hand Rattlers First Home Shutout of 2018 Wisconsin drops 4-0 decision to first place Cedar Rapids By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** Nice play in center field via Zach Clark, who had the big night at the plate despite the club's loss, as you just read. *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers were shutout at home for the first time this season in their 4–0 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Tuesday night. Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the game, a few turning points, a weird night in Beloit, and some good perfomances by the Rattlers. Hear from Zach Clark, Matt Hardy, and Matt Erickson in the clubhouse comments part of tonight's Papa John's Pizza Postgame Podcast." *** Box Score / Game Log Rattlers fanned 11 times and did not draw a walk. Wisconsin batters have the second most strikeouts in the 16-team league, and the 4th fewest walks. The team is 11th in OPS at .696.

The Brewers also factor in off-the-field maturity as well before stateside assignments, including at least the makings of progress of the English language. Not saying that's an over-arching issue for Rodriguez.

For each of the links in this post, you'll need (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Monday with Jon Arias: Adam Rygg (@BrewerNation) - go to the 15:45 minute mark *** Monday with Drew Olson: Tom Haudricourt - go to the 72:35 minute mark