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Final: Sacramento 3, Colorado Springs 2 SKY SOX FALL IN WALK-OFF FASHION TO RIVER CATS SUNDAY Brett Phillips highlighted the Colorado Springs offense after going 3-for-4 with a home run and RBI. Right-handed starter Freddy Peralta put together another lights-out performance after six innings of five-hit, two-run ball with just one walk allowed and a Sky Sox season-high 11 strikeouts. In his last 50 batters faced, the 21-year-old has only allowed six hits, four walks, two runs, and struck out 23. The rest of the summary and notes at the link above... *** Box Score / Game Log Eric Thames flied out to left and popped out to shortstop before heading to Milwaukee. Jett Bandy started his 2nd game at first base (sorry I missed mentioning the first appearance). These are his first games at that position since ten games (nine starts) at high-A in his second pro season, 2012.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: Eric Thames prior to his last rehab game for Colorado Springs *** AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "This week's podcast is a little different as Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford joins Matt to do a full review of the Brewers draft. If you are curious about the Brewers of the future, this is the show for you! Of course, we had some breaking news on Sunday as the Brewers acquire Brad Miller from the Rays. Matt and Brad will both give their takes on the move before the conversation shifts to the draft."

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: Eric Thames prior to his last rehab game for Colorado Springs *** AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "This week's podcast is a little different as Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford joins Matt to do a full review of the Brewers draft. If you are curious about the Brewers of the future, this is the show for you! Of course, we had some breaking news on Sunday as the Brewers acquire Brad Miller from the Rays. Matt and Brad will both give their takes on the move before the conversation shifts to the draft."

Shuckers' Ray enjoys perfect day at plate Sixth-ranked Brewers prospect goes 4-for-4, scores three times; Ray raised his batting average 12 points after going 4-for-4 on Sunday. By Rob Terranova / MiLB.com Multiple quotes within from Ray, including high praise for teammates Jake Hager and Lucas Erceg...

Timber Rattlers DVR Alert, including this afternoon! Sunday, June 10 vs. Cedar Rapids 1:05pm - CW 14

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Final: DSL Brewers/Indians 7, DSL Cubs #1 Squad 6 Nice daily double of DSL one-run wins! Box Score / Game Log 19-year-old rookie Panamanian RHP Moises Ruiz followed up his four-inning scoreless debut with an uneven outing, but made it through 4.2 innings, allowing four runs (three earned). The pitchers that followed were Cleveland farmhands. A fellow Panama project, 2nd-year CF Bryan Dimas, was 1-for-5 but added to his amazing strikeout proficiency with three whiffs. That's 13 in 19 at-bats this year, and 105 in 185 career at-bats. Sorry Bryan, but this fascinates me. We will fondly look back on these days when you make your Miller Park debut. 17-year-old Venezuelan catcher Luis Valderrama was 0-for-4 in his pro debut, but was behind the dish in all nine innings as his team won. Two other Brewers didn't debut, but this was the first time Brazilian RF Vitor Watanabe was in a starting lineup (he tripled - remember, Watanabe also made a non mop-up relief appearance last week). Also the first start for switch-hitting 3B Jose Arteaga, who walked but also committed two throwing errors.

Final: DSL Brewers 3, DSL Mets #2 Squad 2 Box Score Now with a record of 5-2, the Cervecero kids rallied with a tying run in the top of the 9th, and then outscored the Mets' youngsters 2-1 in the extra-inning format. 18-year-old 2nd-year infielder Victor Maria had the lone extra-base hit among the eight team knocks, a double. 6'3" 17-year-old first-year RF Alwinson Valdez drew two of the team's six walks, scored his first pro run, stole his first pro base and committed his 1st pro error within an eventful game. Yay, pitching, as both runs allowed were unearned. Surprising that 20-year-old 3rd year DSL'er Henry Medina wasn't brought stateside this spring, based on his prior efforts. 18-year-old RHP Jhoan Cruz' 2nd outing as a pro went better than his 1st, and 19-year-old fellow rookie Dantel Ramirez has made three career appearances and is now 3-0. More than a good luck charm so far, he's fanned 11 and walked only two in 7.2 innings. Game Log The rally -- DSL Brewers Top of the 9th Alwinson Valdez walks. Jesus Chirinos singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jan Cabrera. Alwinson Valdez to 2nd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Daniel Castillo replaces Jesus Chirinos. Pitching Change: Jefferson Escorcha replaces Antonio Villalba. With Alberis Ferrer batting, Alwinson Valdez steals (1) 3rd base. Alberis Ferrer singles on a line drive to left fielder Ezequiel Pena. Alwinson Valdez scores. Daniel Castillo to 2nd. Juan Frias grounds into a force out, pitcher Jefferson Escorcha to third baseman Eliam Arias. Daniel Castillo out at 3rd. Alberis Ferrer to 2nd. Juan Frias to 1st. Victor Vargas strikes out swinging. Carlos Rodriguez pops out to pitcher Jefferson Escorcha. The extra frame -- DSL Brewers Top of the 10th Carlos Rodriguez starts inning at 2nd base. Larry Ernesto walks. Victor Maria singles on a ground ball to first baseman Alexis Marquez. Carlos Rodriguez to 3rd. Larry Ernesto to 2nd. Pitching Change: Enmanuel Almonte replaces Jefferson Escorcha. Luis Silva singles on a ground ball to center fielder Stanley Consuegra. Carlos Rodriguez scores. Larry Ernesto scores. Victor Maria out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Stanley Consuegra to third baseman Eliam Arias. Alwinson Valdez walks. Luis Silva to 2nd. Daniel Castillo pops out to pitcher Enmanuel Almonte in foul territory. Alberis Ferrer strikes out swinging. DSL Mets2 Bottom of the 10th Ezequiel Pena starts inning at 2nd base. Eliam Arias grounds out, second baseman Victor Vargas to first baseman Victor Maria. Ezequiel Pena to 3rd. Felix Valerio called out on strikes. With Federico Polanco batting, wild pitch by Dantel Ramirez, Ezequiel Pena scores. Federico Polanco reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Victor Maria. Stanley Consuegra walks. Federico Polanco to 2nd. Jorge Martinez walks. Federico Polanco to 3rd. Stanley Consuegra to 2nd. Jan Cabrera called out on strikes. Yeah, Mr. Umpire!

Final: Colorado Springs 7, Sacramento 2 THAMES LIFTS OFF, SKY SOX EVEN SERIES WITH RIVER CATS Click above for the full report, these notes included: Big Game Thames: Brewers rehabber Eric Thames put on a show Saturday night at Raley Field. In the second inning in game two against Sacramento, he slugged a three-run home run while sparking each of the next two scoring frames on singles by Thames. Out of the seven Sky Sox runs, Thames plated three of them. Strong Rehab: Eric Thames, who joined the Sky Sox on an MLB rehab assignment Wednesday night, has gone 6-for-12 over three games on the road trip. In his first game in Fresno, he went 2-for-4 with two singles against the Grizzlies. In game two, he collected one single. On Saturday night, he broke out with three hits, including a home run. Asher's Groove: Starter Alec Asher set a new season-high in innings pitched with seven strong tossed Saturday night in route to his third win of the season and first since May 8. The right-hander has only allowed five earned runs in his last 16.1 innings pitched. Taylor's Assistance: Tyrone Taylor came away with two assists Saturday night from the outfield when Chase d'Arnaud was caught stretching a triple in the second inning and when Ryan Hanigan was caught stretching a double on his single in the fifth inning. Sacrifice: Brett Phillips' two sacrifice flies Saturday night tied the club record for sacrifice flies in a game, marking the 19th time where a Sky Sox player has had two sacrifice flies in a game. The last occurrence took place earlier on this road trip on Wednesday night in Fresno by Kyle Wren. *** Box Score / Game Log Let's not forget, RHP Alec Asher is on the Milwaukee 40-man roster. Only 82 pitches in seven very good innings. Talk about find of the year -- 25-year-old infielder Dylan Moore (shortstop Saturday night) has split his time near exactly between AA Biloxi and the Sky Sox. You want a consistently magnificent 2018? Check out the split matchups between the two levels in everything from batting line to power to BB/K ratio to SB success. It's nearly a mirror image, amazing!

Final: Wisconsin 4, Cedar Rapids 0 Wisconsin Wins Fifth Straight by Shutting Out Kernels Morrison delivers key hit as Bettinger, Petersen, & Hardy combine on four-hitter By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Full summary at the link above... *** *** *** AUDIO via the Timber Rattlers Soundcloud: "The Timber Rattlers became the Brats for one night and they just kept winning. Wisconsin won their fifth straight with a 4–0 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Saturday night and are now within two games of .500. On the Postgame Podcast, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner talk about Saturday's game, the jerseys, and Pat McInerney's unusual streak. Plus, you can hear from Manager Matt Erickson, Alec Bettinger, and Trever Morrison." *** Box Score / Game Log RHP Alec Bettinger goes exactly six innings for the 6th time in his last eight starts, and in each of those six outings, he's allowed two earned runs or less. Do enjoy the audio podcast, folks. The half-hour flies by, always worthwhile.

VIDEO via the Mudcats: Tucker Neuhaus, Ronnie Gideon, and Joantgel Segovia go deep That Gideon blast is a rare sight. Over the ridiculously high deep CF wall in Five County Stadium.

This tweet to me indicated (and reminded me): People forget that Parker was DFA'd again by Angels in Jan 2017. Could have just claimed him again, DFAing Scahill, Blazek or Magnifico. So let's not congratulate the Angels. They DFA'd him twice, and were lucky he cleared waivers the second time. Then he went out the following spring training, excelled, and the rest is history at this point, a season and a half (thus far) of stellar contributions.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "Dan Karcher visits with Brewers co-pitching coordinator Mark Dewey, who is filling in as Sky Sox pitching coach for the series in Sacramento"

VIDEO: Jake Hager HR #1 Hat tip Brad Ford for the find... *** Then, later, as you read above, this:

There was no need to sneak Parker through waivers, as he had been previously DFA'd and could have refused the assignment anyway. The Angels were more than happy to take him right back, atoning for their prior error. They've reaped the benefits since. My goodness, he'd be an awesome piece now.

November 23, 2016 Milwaukee Brewers claimed RHP Blake Parker off waivers from Los Angeles Angels. December 23, 2016 Los Angeles Angels claimed RHP Blake Parker off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers. The kicker here is that no subsequent Brewers move was made after the DFA of Parker, no other transactions of any kind. Parker has been one of the most valuable relievers in baseball since. He's the Angels' closer today.

Quin-TEN! Torres-Costa Added To All-Star Team Left-Hander Becomes Tenth Shucker To Make All-Star Squad By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers *** It helps that there are only ten teams in the Southern League, but ten All-Stars is still impressive.

Carolina Friday videos via @BrewersFarm: Rob Henry / Max McDowell team up RHP Braden Webb More Webb

11th round selection Davis Daniel ‘has got it made’ with his future decision Matthew Stevens, Montgomery Advertiser Interesting read at the link above. It's going to be a fascinating negotiation between the Brewers and Daniel based on the machinations of his sophomore-eligible draft status. NOTE: You can learn about Daniel at the video interview found at the link above, but the interview with the current NCAA tournament participant (Super Regionals begin today vs. Florida) was conducted prior to the draft. “This guy has got it made,” Head Coach Butch Thompson said with a laugh. “My statement would be Davis Daniel has all the leverage in the world. He’s a draft-eligible sophomore which means he can come back as a junior as a premium arm that can throw the ball up to 97 miles per hour. I’m not his advisor but Davis Daniel has all the leverage.” And yes, I'm going to sneak down the road to the Cape League and negotiate on the Brewers' behalf with Daniel myself.

REMINDER: We don't link to it directly in this thread, but a reminder that lots of minor league media is within each and every Minor League Link Report on our Minor League Forum.

NOTE: Looks like an issue with WSSP's website on Saturday morning. Once fixed later, we'll catch up, as they posted several Friday interviews earlier. PRE-GAME FRI. 6/9: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: COO Rick Schlesinger (go to the 39:35 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (guest host Tim Allen): MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis talks Brewers' draft *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show Wed. (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 67:40 minute mark) *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell's pre-game dugout media discussion *** POST-GAME FRI. 6/9: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Lorenzo Cain on the field with Sophia Minnaert *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell's press session *** AUDIO via Matt Pauley's "Brewers Extra Innings" post-game show: Jhoulys Chacin

Brewers crushed a few of their offseason minor league FA signings. Dylan Moore has got his fair share of attention, but another 25-year-old, infielder Jake Hager, has an .855 OPS for @BiloxiShuckers. Here's the Friday HR from the longtime Rays' farmhand.

Via @BrewersFarm: Biloxi's Thomas Jankins K's Monte Harrison