Jim Goulart

Final: Memphis 5, Colorado Springs 0 SKY SOX SHUT OUT FOR SECOND TIME IN AS MANY NIGHTS MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Sky Sox dropped their second game in a row to the Redbirds Sunday night 5-0 to fall to 2-1 in this series versus Memphis. After not having been shut out all season prior to last night, the Sky Sox have now been shut out two nights in a row, being held to only 10 hits throughout the last 18 innings. After two and a half fairly quiet innings to start game three of this five-game series, the home team exploded into action in the bottom of the third. Austin Gomber—the starting pitcher for the Redbirds tonight—kicked off the inning with a leadoff single to help his own cause, but in the next at-bat Oscar Mercado hit into a double play that nearly stifled what would turn out to be a big inning for Memphis. Rangel Ravelo then hit a two-out solo homer for the first score of the game, and for his second home run against the Sky Sox in two nights. Patrick Wisdom, who also hit a homer last night, followed Ravelo's dinger with a line drive single. Alex Mejia then singled to put two on for Andrew Knizner, who promptly hit an RBI double on the first pitch he saw to score Wisdom and make it 2-0. Knizner, who had started this series going 0-for-5, would end up making up for it tonight with a three-for-four game with both a run and an RBI. Wilfredo Tovar then drew a five-pitch walk to load the bases for Ramon Urias, who singled to score Mejia and Knizner to extend Memphis' lead to 4-0. After three more scoreless innings from both clubs, the Redbirds tacked on another run in the bottom of the seventh. Colorado Springs went three up and three down in the top of the inning, before Ravelo got the Redbirds offense moving in the bottom half of the frame with a one-out triple. Wisdom hit a sacrifice fly in the next at-bat to score Ravelo from third for his first RBI of the evening, furthering the scoring gap to give Memphis a 5-0 lead. The Sky Sox, who had not been shut out all season prior to the shutout last night at the hands of Memphis starter Dakota Hudson, remained scoreless through all nine innings of Sunday night's game, making 18 scoreless innings in a row for the Sky Sox with only 10 total hits in that span. The Sky Sox head into the fourth of five games against the Memphis Redbirds tomorrow with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM Central at AutoZone Park. The Sky Sox head back home for a five-game homestand beginning May 30 against the Iowa Cubs. Tomorrow's Expectation: In the fourth game of the five-game set against the Memphis Redbirds, the Sky Sox are sending right-hander Brandon Woodruff to the mound to face fellow righty Ryan Helsley for the Redbirds. Blanked: After marking their third team shutout Thursday night in the final game in Nashville, the Sky Sox powerhouse offense was finally put to a stop for the first time Saturday night, coming 48 games in. The shutout loss on Saturday was in game 48, the fourth latest to start a season before getting shutout. The longest to start a season was game number 92 in the 2008 season. Memphis starter Dakota Hudson, who notched the win at Security Service Field in his last start against the Sky Sox, was brilliant Saturday night at AutoZone Park, tossing eight shutout, four-hit innings with nine strikeouts. In comparison, in 2017, the first time the Sky Sox were shutout was on May 19 when Albuquerque beat Colorado Springs 5-0. The Sky Sox were shut out again Sunday night after another excellent outing from the Redbirds pitching staff, who only allowed six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in the combined shutout. The last time the Sky Sox were shut out in back-to-back nine inning games was June 11th and 12th, 2016, both at Memphis. This marked only the fourth time the Sky Sox have been shut out in back-to-back nine inning games. The others: 4/27-28/2006 at Las Vegas (7-0, 5-0), 7/22-23/2007 at Fresno (2-0, 4-0), and 6/11-12/2016 at Memphis (2-0, 5-0). Taking On Memphis: In seven games played against the Redbirds so far this season, the Sky Sox are 2-5 after having taken game one at home 10-5 on May 17 but dropping the next three with a run differential of 8-28, then winning game one 3-1 Friday night and dropping Saturday and Sunday night's contest. In Dakota Hudson's last start at Security Service Field, while dueling once again against Colorado Springs starter Paolo Espino, he picked up the win after six, six-hit, one-run innings. Espino, who took the loss in the last outing against Memphis, took a tough loss after allowing just four hits through five innings. On Saturday night, Hudson put together an impressive eight-inning, shutout four-hit performance with nine strikeouts. On Sunday night Redbirds starter Austin Gomber threw six scoreless innings, allowing just five hits with two walks and six strikeouts. *** Box Score / Game Log Perhaps being a bit protective, the writer of the above summary failed to mention that Corbin Burnes was the victim of the 3rd inning uprising. Here's the ugliness in line item form -- note the words "line drive" making repeated appearances. Memphis Bottom of the 3rd Austin Gomber singles on a ground ball to shortstop Orlando Arcia. Oscar Mercado lines into a double play, third baseman Andres Blanco to first baseman Ji-Man Choi. Austin Gomber doubled off 1st. Rangel Ravelo homers (3) on a line drive to left center field. Patrick Wisdom singles on a line drive to right fielder Brett Phillips. Alex Mejia singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Keon Broxton. Patrick Wisdom to 2nd. Andrew Knizner doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Patrick Wisdom scores. Alex Mejia to 3rd. Wilfredo Tovar walks. Ramon Urias singles on a line drive to center fielder Keon Broxton. Alex Mejia scores. Andrew Knizner scores. Wilfredo Tovar to 2nd. Adolis Garcia lines out to third baseman Andres Blanco. *** In a game where his team was limited to zero runs on six singles and two walks, it may not be fair to highlight Orlando Arcia's night, but here's his 0-for-4: Strikes out swinging, strikes out swinging, pops out to second, flies out to center

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "Dan Karcher chats with reliever Aaron Brooks, who picked up the win on Friday with three perfect innings against the Redbirds in Memphis"

Because Jacob Barnes was in AAA for less than 20 days, the team has (so far) retained the minor league option. But even if Barnes surpasses 20 combined days later this season, he currently has two option years left, so there is flexibility in 2019 if needed as well.

PRE-GAME SAT. 5/26: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: "Travis Shaw on the Brewers' quality at-bats in Friday's extra inning win over the Mets" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: "Craig Counsell on the importance of the Brewers' bullpen in close games" *** POST-GAME SAT. 5/26: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Christian Yelich on the field with Sophia Minnaert *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: A portion of Craig Counsell's press session *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Chase Anderson and Christian Yelich discuss the huge offensive day in 17-6 win over the Mets" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full "Post-Game" Show

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AUDIO via the Sky Sox Pre-Game 5/26: "Dan Karcher sits down with Dylan Moore, who hit his first two Triple-A home runs in Friday's 3-1 win at Memphis"

Final: Memphis 4, Colorado Springs 0 SKY SOX SHUT OUT FOR FIRST TIME IN 2018 BY REDBIRDS MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Sky Sox were blanked for the first time this season 4-0 as Memphis starter Dakota Hudson (6-1) and reliever Edward Mujica combined for a four-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Sky Sox starter Paolo Espino (1-2), despite taking the loss, made a strong start after five, four-hit, one-run innings with no walks and two strikeouts. Opposite to last night, two home runs by Rangel Ravelo and Patrick Wisdom within Memphis' six hits made the difference in the game. Although the Sky Sox added another loss to the overall record, the dropped game's blow was lessened with Nashville's 1-0 win over Oklahoma City to hold Colorado Springs' two-and-a-half game deficit in the American North. Rest of the summary and miscellaneous notes at the link above... *** Box Score / Game Log In order for Orlando Arcia, batting 2nd in the lineup: HBP, strikes out swinging, singles on a line drive to center field, flies out to right field *** AUDIO via the Sky Sox Pre-Game 5/26: "Dan Karcher sits down with Dylan Moore, who hit his first two Triple-A home runs in Friday's 3-1 win at Memphis"

Final: Kane County 10, Wisconsin 3 Cougars Score Early and Often to Beat Rattlers *** Box Score / Game Log Sorry for the late post. Our forum "ate" the original. Usually strong starting pitcher Bowden Francis probably hoped it would stay hidden down the forum's gullet.

VIDEOS: Friday Corey Ray via @BrewersFarm Double Single Also, add on pace for only 3 caught stealing to this projection. GIF Format: Carlos Belonis catch *** VIDEO: Both of Dylan Moore's Friday Sky Sox HR's

VIDEO: Your daily Max McDowell caught stealing defense from Carolina

In a swap of catchers, it's Dustin Houle to Colorado Springs and Tyler Heineman to Biloxi.

Indeed, Wren lands on the Sky Sox 7-day DL, retroactive to 5/25. Both OF Quintin Berry and RHP Radhames Liz were placed on the Helena paper roster. As best as I can tell, no organization utilizes taxi squads quite to the extent the Brewers do.

Talk about putting yourself on the radar, Dylan Moore --

From Friday night - have watched this several times and still can't tell if the ball hit the OF's glove or the top of the wall?

On Friday, Sky Sox IF Shane Opitz was re-added to the AAA roster from "Helena", but that stay may be brief as others report from Milwaukee.

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Two recent releases by the Brewers have already found work in the independent ranks. OF Johnny Davis hit a big triple in his debut for the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association. INF Javier Betancourt is indeed recovered from his unfortunate Venezuelan gunshot incident last fall, and has signed with the Sugar Land (TX) Skeeters of the Atlantic League. A "skeeter" is how we all said mosquito as kids, that's their mascot, lovely.

MORE PRE-GAME THU. 5/24: AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 69:20 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Former Brewers pitcher Paul Wagner *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: "Craig Counsell on the news of SS Orlando Arcia being optioned to Triple-A" *** VIDEO via Tom Haudricourt: "New Brewers catcher Erik Kratz talks about challenge of learning new pitching staff and the new opportunity in the majors." *** VIDEO via Tom Haudricourt: "GM David Stearns talks about decisions to send down Orlando Arcia and acquire Erik Kratz." *** POST-GAME THU. 5/24: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Travis Shaw on the field with Sophia Minnaert *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell press conference *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Travis Shaw and Eric Sogard discuss the Brewers' 4-3 win over the Mets" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full "Post-Game" Show, including a chat with "Marlins Man", which can be found as a standalone here

VIDEO via the Mudcats: Catcher Max McDowell's magic *** VIDEO via the Mudcats: RHP Marcos Diplan

Encouraging observation on Wisconsin's young corner infielder Gabriel Garcia from @BrewersFarm (Nolan Bratt) last night.

Congrats to RHP Brooks Hall, who utilized the indy ball route to land a new affiliated home.