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That rainout was on the road, although it was still an eventful day at the Rattlers' ballpark, as most of you locals likely already know: Clay Matthews to have surgery on nose after being hit by softball

VIDEO via WLOX: Brief high- and low-lights from the Biloxi 6-1 loss

VIDEO via the Shuckers: "Constant pressure from the Shuckers' offense fueled their third win in a row, 5-4"

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "Dan Karcher sits down with Dustin Houle after the Sky Sox catcher hit his first Triple-A home run in Friday's win over the Iowa Cubs"

AUDIO via the Shuckers Soundcloud: "After winning Southern League Relief Pitcher of the Month, Jon Olczak chats with Spencer Siegel about what the award means, what has worked for him this season and the dynamic of the Shuckers."

Final: Colorado Springs 14, Iowa 11 Guess where this one was played?! Wren's Grand Slam Lifts Sky Sox Over Cubs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Sky Sox came away on Saturday's "Avengers Night" with a late 14-11 win over the Iowa Cubs thanks to the heroics of outfielder Kyle Wren and his two-out, eighth-inning grand slam at Security Service Field. The home run was Wren's first of the season and marked his first professional career grand slam. With the victory, the Sky Sox mark their 30th overall win in 2018. The rest of the summary and detailed notes at the link above...info like this and much "Moore" Swiping Bags: The seven stolen bases Saturday night by the Sky Sox ties the team record for stolen bases in a game. We Want Moore: Infielder Dylan Moore has been a hot bat with the Sky Sox since joining the squad on May 10. In 19 games, the Southern California native is batting .348 (23-for-66) over 19 games with seven doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBI with a .403 on-base percentage. Again Iowa in this series, he has gone 8-for-13 (.615) with four doubles, a home run, and six RBI. *** Box Score / Game Log Christian Bethancourt isn't moping about Erik Kratz' big league arrival, 4-for-5 including his 6th home run. As for the pitching, RHP Brandon Woodruff walked five in six innings, but only allowed three runs (two earned), striking out six. A rougher go for the three relievers on this night.

Final: DSL Rangers #1 Squad 3, DSL Brewers/Indians 2 Two more professional debuts! Originally thought to be from Venezuela, Ruiz is a Panamanian native. Ruiz' line as the starting pitcher: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 4 K, again, nice! *** Batting leadoff, 17-year-old LF Reidy Mercado, who signed in March out of the Dominican Republic, was 1-for-4 with a run scored. The switch-hitter was 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts. *** Box Score / Game Log The Indians / Brewers bats combined to strike out 15 times without drawing a walk. Second-year CF Bryan Dimas, a switch-hitting 18-year-old out of Panama, was 0-for-3 with three K's. Last year Dimas struck out 95 times in 169 at-bats (not a misprint). So amazingly, Dimas is off to even a rougher start in 2018.

Final: DSL Brewers 3, DSL Rangers #2 squad 2, ten innings Lots of professional debuts!: Winning pitcher 19-year-old Dantel Ramirez, signed last November out of the Dominican Republic, retired all six men he faced, fanning three, nice! *** 17-year-old switch-hitting Venezuelan SS Daniel Castillo was 0-for-5 out of the leadoff spot, three K's. Castillo was part of the July 2nd international signing class last summer ($140,000 bonus). September 2016 Instagram photos *** Batting 2nd in the lineup, Rodriguez, out of Venezuela, singled twice and struck out once in a 2-for-5 debut. *** Batting 3rd, Ernesto was 0-for-5 with two K's and a caught stealing. *** Batting cleanup despite just turning 17 last week, catcher Andres Melendez was 1-for-3 with a walk. The Venezuelan native was also part of the July 2nd international signing class last summer ($325,000 bonus). *** Batting 5th and playing first base (listed as a shortstop at the time of his July 14th signing last summer -- aren't they all shortstops ), the Venezuelan Silva was 2-for-4, one K. *** Chirinos, batting 6th as the designated hitter, was 0-for-3 with a walk and two K's. *** The Dominican youngster batted 8th while playing 3rd base, 0-for-4, scoring a run, striking out once. *** The Dominican right fielder, batting 9th, had the best day among the eight debuting position players, with two doubles in a 2-for-4 night. *** Box Score / Game Log The only position player who wasn't making his debut was 2nd year pro second baseman Victor Maria, 2-for-4 with an RBI. Tied it in the 9th, won it in the 10th! DSL Brewers Top of the 9th Andres Melendez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ronier Lascarro. Luis Silva singles on a line drive to left fielder Ronier Lascarro. Andres Melendez to 2nd. With Jesus Chirinos batting, wild pitch by Yangely De La Cruz, Andres Melendez to 3rd. Luis Silva to 2nd. Jesus Chirinos strikes out swinging. Victor Maria singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ronier Lascarro. Andres Melendez scores. Luis Silva to 3rd. Alberis Ferrer flies into a double play, center fielder Angel Aponte to catcher Randy Florentino. Luis Silva out at home. DSL Brewers Top of the 10th Alberis Ferrer starts inning at 2nd base. Alwinson Valdez reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Yangely De La Cruz. Alberis Ferrer scores. Alwinson Valdez out at 2nd, first baseman Jember Gutierrez to shortstop Keyber Rodriguez. Daniel Castillo strikes out swinging. Carlos Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Keyber Rodriguez. Larry Ernesto strikes out swinging. DSL Rangers2 Bottom of the 10th Heriberto Hernandez starts inning at 2nd base. Rehybell Perozo strikes out swinging, catcher Andres Melendez to first baseman Luis Silva. Angel Aponte flies out to right fielder Alwinson Valdez. With Derwin Barreto batting, wild pitch by Dantel Ramirez, Heriberto Hernandez to 3rd. Derwin Barreto strikes out swinging. *** The Brewers played errorless ball.

Timber Rattlers DVR Alerts, including tonight and tomorrow! Saturday, June 2 vs. Kane County 7:05pm - CW 14 Sunday, June 3 vs. Kane County 1:05pm - CW 14 Note the different channel this time around.

The daily organizational scoreboard link does not include the box for the shared DSL team of the Brewers and Indians. So we will be including this additional link within the initial post when the DSL picks up again on Monday after their customary Sunday off. Dominican Summer League Scoreboard (includes DSL Brewers/Indians game)

http://www.brewerfan.net/images/store/dailylinkreport.jpg Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores *** Links for affiliate audio Have great seasons Dan and Erik in Colorado Springs, Garrett as he jumps up from Helena to Biloxi, Greg in Carolina, and Chris in Appleton! *** Media notes, standings, and sortable stat pages *** The entire local TV Timber Rattlers broadcast schedule *** Must-follows for you on Twitter -- In addition to the affiliate Twitter accounts, please follow: @BrewersFarm @BrewCrewBlue Believe me, the way they supplement any coverage and links we might be able to provide is invaluable.

Recent farmhand catcher Natanael Mejia, 25, is listed as a coach on the DSL Indians/Brewers squad. http://www.milb.com/images/602081/t5015/180x270/602081.jpg

Players opening the Dominican Summer League on the disabled list -- 19-year-old 3rd year middle infielder Luis Manon *** 20-year-old LHP Davison Gonzalez, entering his 2nd pro season; the Venezuelan debuted last August as one of the older signees from the July 2nd international draft class *** 21-year-old RHP Victor Vasquez goes on the 60-day DL, not a good sign for making an appearance this year. The 6'4" Dominican native walked 26 in 28.1 2017 innings in his debut year, but managed a 2.86 ERA. *** Similarly to the 60-day DL, RHP Nestor Batista, another tall (6'5") Dominican, who made nine relief appearances in his debut 2017 season, but last pitched on July 13th.

Jon Olczak Named Southern League BC Relief Pitcher of the Month Shuckers' Right Hander Posted A 0.59 ERA in May By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi highlights and pre-game comments from Keston Hiura

Inspiring night for RHP Carlos Herrera, minus the walks and wild pitch. The failed rallies mentioned in the summary, as the same two young and promising talents had a really tough time here -- Wisconsin Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Erbert Gonzalez replaces Jeff Bain. KJ Harrison walks. With Trever Morrison batting, KJ Harrison steals (1) 2nd base. Trever Morrison walks. Joantgel Segovia out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Erbert Gonzalez to second baseman Jancarlos Cintron. KJ Harrison to 3rd. Trever Morrison to 2nd. Zach Clark called out on strikes. Gabriel Garcia strikes out swinging. Wisconsin Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Matt Brill replaces Erbert Gonzalez. Tristen Lutz hit by pitch. KJ Harrison flies out to right fielder Yan Sanchez. Trever Morrison walks. Tristen Lutz to 2nd. Joantgel Segovia singles on a ground ball to pitcher Matt Brill. Tristen Lutz to 3rd. Trever Morrison to 2nd. Zach Clark strikes out swinging. Gabriel Garcia strikes out swinging.

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Timber Rattlers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Kane County Cougars in their first home game since May 20. In the postgame podcast, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the opportunities, the performances, and get audio from the clubhouse with Pat McInerney, Tristen Lutz, and Manager Matt Erickson." ***

PRE-GAME FRI. 6/1: AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central" - Thursday evening: "Brewers Radio voice Lane Grindle talks about the Crew's hot May, Zach Davies and what lies ahead in June." *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" - Thursday evening: "Host Matt Pauley takes a deep dive into the Brewers six straight series wins and fields reaction from fans on their optimism as the season continues on." *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Matt Pauley (go to the 39:20 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via the Score's “One and Done”: Kyle Lobner (@BrewFrostyMug) - go to the 19:30 minute mark *** VIDEO via WTMJ: Brewers reliever Josh Hader's girlfriend Maria Macias gives you the recipe for 'Haderade' *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": MLB.com's Phil Rogers *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Jeremy Jeffress on the Brewers' success in the month of May: "It's been fun. We just have to keep it going" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell and Ji-Man Choi on the Brewers placing Zach Davies on the 10-day DL and recalling Choi *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Orlando Arcia spoke with Sophia Minnaert about his game-winning hit in a pinch-hit appearance on Wednesday *** POST-GAME FRI. 6/1: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell's media discussion *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Chase Anderson reflects upon his performance after an 8-3 loss to the White Sox" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full "Post-Game" Show

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "In this week's edition of Sweet Sixteen, Dan Karcher talks with manager Rick Sweet about the Sky Sox catching situation and the arrival of Bernie Williams to Security Service Field" Get your positive Adrian Houser hand injury update off the top... *** Final: Colorado Springs 10, Iowa 3 SKY SOX ROUTE CUBS IN FOUR-HOMER VICTORY The detailed recap and miscellaneous notes at the link above... *** *** Box Score / Game Log RHP Corbin Burnes survived this home start well enough; RHP Jon Perrin stranded two inherited runners and retired five of the six men he faced (one HBP). Nate Orf 10-for-11 in SB attempts, Keon Broxton 16-for-20. Dylan Moore walked twice in addition to his HR you just watched.

VIDEO via the Shuckers: "SHUCK-Lights 5/31 vs Mississippi: Zack Brown struck out a career high ten batters and Jake Hager collected his first multi-HR game in Biloxi's 9-1 rout of Mississippi on Thursday night."

At AA, both RHP Josh Uhen and LHP Quintin Torres-Costa placed on the 7-day DL, with Torres-Costa retroactive to 5/29.

At AAA, OF Kyle Wren activated from the Sky Sox DL, catcher Charlie Meyer placed on the Maryvale paper roster, and as noted on the Major League Forum, catcher Jett Bandy cleared waivers and remains Brewers' property.

Thursday in Biloxi --