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VIDEOS via the Mudcats' Evan Moesta on the ground for the Carolina road game -- Dallas Carroll RBI single RHP Marcos Diplan More Diplan Double steal! Extended look at Diplan Ryan Aguilar RBI double

VIDEO: Good to hear old friend and Nashville broadcaster Jeff Hem on this #FreeNateOrf call

Fastball was the star of the at-bat above, but that body type has me dreaming on a bit of Ben Sheets, no? VIDEO: Zack Brown's K's from Wednesday night

Final: Colorado Springs 6, Nashville 5 Your only online home for this game summary -- SKY SOX CONTINUE UNDEFEATED STREAK AGAINST NASHVILLE IN GAME TWO NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After four lead changes, the Sky Sox walked away with a 6-5 victory over the Nashville Sounds on Wednesday night to improve to 5-0 against Nashville this season. The home team found their way onto the board first here in game two. In the bottom of the second, Colorado Springs starter Bubba Derby recorded a strikeout to start the inning before issuing a pair of walks to Nick Martini and Josh Phegley. Sheldon Neuse doubled for both Nashville's first hit and RBI of the evening, scoring Martini from second to give the Sounds an early 1-0 lead. After a scoreless third inning, Colorado Springs scored a pair of runs in the top of the fourth to take a 2-1 lead. Keon Broxton led off the inning by reaching on a wild third strike from Sounds starter Frankie Montas, and after Eric Sogard flew out to right field, Ji-Man Choi sent a homer over the right-center field wall to give Colorado Springs a one-run lead. The lead was short-lived however, with Nashville answering in the bottom half of the frame. Martini matched Choi's effort with a solo homer of his own to tie up the ball game at two apiece. Phegley followed Martini's homer with his second walk of the evening, moving up on a Neuse single as he collected his second hit of the game. Slade Heathcott then lined an RBI single to score Phegley and retake the lead for Nashville at 3-2. Looking to capitalize on the momentum of the prior inning, Franklin Barreto kicked off the fifth for the Sounds by reaching on an infield error. Anthony Garcia crushed a dinger to left field on the very next pitch for Nashville's second home run in as many innings to extend the Sounds lead by two more runs. Montas pitched another scoreless inning for Nashville in the sixth, exiting the game after six innings having only allowed two runs on five hits with a sole walk and ten strikeouts. He was replaced on the mound at the start of the seventh by Raul Alcantara, who was unable to record an out before being replaced on the mound himself by Jeremy Bleich in a wild half-inning that saw Colorado Springs score four times on three base hits and two Nashville errors. Kyle Wren and Gabriel Noriega led off the seventh with back-to-back singles, and with his 18-game hitting streak on the line Nate Orf doubled to score Wren and extend his hitting streak to 19 games. Broxton then hit what would have been a sacrifice fly for an out but a fielding error on the right field line by Garcia allowed Noriega to score and Broxton to reach safely. Alcantara was then replaced on the mound by Bleich, who gave up a sacrifice fly to Sogard, scoring Orf and tying the game at 5-5. With Choi at the plate Broxton stole third for his eighth steal of the season to move within 90 feet of home. Choi then hit into a fielder's choice, but first baseman Heathcott had a wide throw home to try to get Broxton and his throwing error allowed Broxton to score safely and make it 6-5 Sky Sox. Jacob Nottingham drew a walk before Christian Bethancourt hit into a double play to end the topsy-turvy half-inning. 6-5 proved to be the final score however, as Colorado Springs took game two. Tomorrow's game three against the Nashville Sounds is scheduled for 6:35 PM Central at First Tennessee Park. The Sky Sox return to Security Service Field for an eight-game, nine-day homestand on May 12 where they will host the Oklahoma City Dodgers and Memphis Redbirds. NOTES: Tomorrow's Expectation: In the third game of this four-game series against the Nashville Sounds the Sky Sox are sending righty Michael Brady to the mound to face right-hander Daniel Gossett for Nashville. Wednesday Warriors: Coming into Wednesday night's game the Sky Sox were undefeated at 4-0 in Wednesday contests this season, and with the win improved to 5-0 on hump day in 2018. Five in a Row*: With a win Wednesday night the Sky Sox improve to 5-0 against the Sounds this season, after having gone 3-0 against Nashville at home in Security Service Field last week (*with game four being suspended due to travel curfew). You Underestimate the Streakiness: Nate Orf currently boasts an active 19-game hitting streak, which was continued Wednesday night with a double in the wacky seventh inning. In 19 games, Orf has gone 34-for-73 with 17 runs, 14 RBI, and four stolen bases. Of those 19 games, Orf has had multiple hits in 11 of them. In fact, there have only been four games this season when Orf has NOT had a hit. His longest streak last season was nine games. *** Box Score / Game Log Keon Broxton scored two runs and drove in one despite a golden sombrero (0-for-4, four K's). That's hard to do. Eric Sogard also had a sacrifice fly, but his hitless streak continued, 0-for-4. He batter 3rd in the lineup, by the way. Classic. We're surprised when Jacob Nottingham does not collect two hits. We were not surprised in this one. (That's some double-negative fun for you. Figure out how he did without looking first?) Nineteen walks in 36 innings for Bubba Derby, not ideal.

VIDEO via WXXV: Sacrifice flies, as you read in the Biloxi summary earlier, the theme

Biloxi's Brown stays on cruise control Milwaukee's No. 24 prospect allows two hits over seven innings By Marisa Ingemi / MiLB.com Several quotes from Brown within, remember he jumped to AA this season after making only four High-A starts to end 2017.

If you've followed the Mudcats media notes, you've seen the breakdown of team ERA in the late innings. The Carolina middle and late relief, with an exception or two, has been less than stellar, the 15-18 team would be over .500 by a few games with even modest performances. Burned again tonight (and yes, we try to focus on the positives, but it's piling up).

PRE-GAME WED. 5/9: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Jeff Levering (go to the 26:30 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Seth Everett *** AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Lane Grindle chats with assistant GM Matt Arnold and OF Brett Phillips in this week's edition of Brewers on Tap." *** AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee's "Bryan and Dan": A discussion about Josh Hader *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Wade Miley talks about the oblique injury that landed him on the disabled list" *** VIDEO via "Infield Chatter": Brent Suter *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Corey Knebel and Craig Counsell talk about Knebel coming off the disabled list" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell on Corey Knebel's return *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt from the press box (5th inning) *** POST-GAME WED. 5/9: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell press conference *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's combined "Big Show / Postgame Show": Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's combined "Big Show / Postgame Show": The full show, which includes the McCalvy interview linked just above

Former Rule 5 pick 3B Colin Walsh has gone the independent route with Sugar Land of the Atlantic League. Once you get a taste...

January 2018 -- Gomez has signed with the Sussex County Miners (Frankford Township, New Jersey) of the independent Can-Am Association. Congrats and good luck to Jose! Gomez was released by Sussex last week.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: Dan Karcher chats with RHP Alec Asher, who earned the win in Tuesday's series opener in Nashville

The Mudcats announce that: 25-year-old catcher Mitch Ghelfi moves up to AA for the first time in his career. 22-year-old catcher Nathan Rodriguez is set to make his 2018 debut, up from extended spring training. It'll be his High-A debut.

As also posted in our season-long Timber Rattlers feature thread for easy archiving review -- VIDEO via wearegreenbay.com: Tristen Lutz, Pat McInerney's path to the pros

VIDEO via wearegreenbay.com: Tristen Lutz, Pat McInerney's path to the pros

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Final: Colorado Springs 9, Nashville 3 No online post yet, so here's your only home for the moment with the Sky Sox summary and notes -- SKY SOX TAKE SERIES OPENER IN LOUD FASHION NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Sky Sox opened their four-game series against the Sounds with a 9-3 win on Tuesday night to improve to 4-0 against Nashville this season. Nate Orf came into tonight with a 17-game hitting streak and in the very first at-bat of the game he upped that to 18 with a line drive single to left. James Naile followed the single by recording two quick outs and a walk, before giving up another single to Jacob Nottingham that scored Orf to give the Sky Sox an early 1-0 lead. The Sounds responded right away, and in loud fashion. B.J. Boyd tripled in Nashville's first at-bat of the contest, scoring two at-bats later on a Dustin Fowler home run to make it 2-1 Nashville. Both pitchers settled in for a scoreless second frame, but in the top of the third Colorado Springs struck again. Orf doubled to lead off for his second hit of the night, scoring once more on a Tyrone Taylor single. With two outs on the board Christian Bethancourt singled to score Taylor and retake the lead at 3-2. After two more scoreless frames the Sky Sox extended their lead by a few more runs in the sixth inning. Ji-Man Choi led off with a single for his first hit of the night, scoring on the next at-bat via a Nottingham RBI double. Bethancourt singled to put two on for Tyler Saladino, who cleared the bases with a three-run blast over the left-center field fence to make it 7-2. With zero outs still on the board, that proved to be enough to chase Naile from the game, as he was replaced on the mound by Nashville reliever Jake Sanchez who pitched out of the inning without any further damage allowed. Taylor doubled to kick off the seventh inning, advancing to third on a Choi ground out. Nottingham reached after being hit-by-pitch, with a Bethancourt single scoring Taylor and advancing Nottingham 90 feet. Saladino singled to load the bases, and a Keon Broxton sacrifice fly scored Nottingham to make it 9-2 Sky Sox. The Sounds tried to battle back in the bottom of the ninth, with Anthony Garcia doubling to start the inning for his second double of the game. Two groundouts proved enough to plate Garcia and cut the deficit to six runs, but the Nashville rally fell short for a final of 9-3 in tonight's series opener. Tomorrow's second game against the Nashville Sounds is scheduled for 6:35 PM Central at First Tennessee Park. The Sky Sox return to Security Service Field for an eight-game, nine-day homestand on May 12 where they will host the Oklahoma City Dodgers and Memphis Redbirds. NOTES: Tomorrow's Expectation: In the second game of the four-game series against the Nashville Sounds the Sky Sox are sending righty Bubba Derby to the mound to face fellow righty Frankie Montas for Nashville. R-I-S-P-E-C-T: After struggling with runners in scoring position in the previous series against the OKC Dodgers, the Sky Sox went 7-for-11 with RISP Tuesday night. Orf Trending: Nate Orf currently boasts an active 18-game hitting streak, which was continued Tuesday night with a single in the very first at-bat of the game. In 18 games, Orf has gone 32-for-69 with 16 runs, 13 RBI, and four stolen bases. His longest streak last season was nine games. Undefeated: With a win Tuesday night the Sky Sox improve to 4-0 against the Sounds this season, after having gone 3-0 against Nashville at home in Security Service Field last week (with game four being suspended due to travel curfew). K's for Days: Alec Asher struck out seven batters on Tuesday night, continuing the trend of high strikeout counts for Colorado Springs starters lately. Freddy Peralta struck out eight batters through four innings on Monday, the day after Corbin Burnes struck out 13 batters through seven innings. That's 28 strikeouts through 16.1 innings between Asher's, Peralta's, and Burnes' back-to-back-to-back starts. *** Box Score / Game Log The remarkable Nate Orf doubled, singled twice, and walked. He started at shortstop for the 5th time this season. Brewers doing due diligence on his availability there f need be. Despite Nashville's pitcher-friendly environment, you'll still see crooked numbers in the box score. As Twitter told us, Hello again, Christian Bethancourt and Jacob Nottingham! Sky Sox pitchers walked only one and fanned 13. Boone Logan's night -- first two batters were left-handed sticks: Nashville Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Boone Logan replaces Erik Davis. Beau Taylor walks. Slade Heathcott called out on strikes. Dustin Garneau strikes out swinging. Sheldon Neuse strikes out swinging.

Brief VIDEO via WXXV: Biloxi game; Lucas Erceg third base defense

Further details on Wisconsin by mid-morning, but for now, we add to our video and audio-heavy Link Report today: AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Timber Rattlers five-game winning streak ended with an 11-4 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts on Tuesday afternoon. Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the game, mine a few positives, and have comments from Gabriel Garcia & Matt Erickson."

At Carolina, RH reliever Chase Williams (15 walks in 10 innings) goes on the 7-day DL retroactive by a day to 5/7 (undisclosed injury). RHP Braden Webb up from the Helena taxi squad to make Tuesday's start for the Mudcats. Webb had "joined" Helena on 4/28.

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Pre-Game Audio from the Sky Sox: Monday: Tyrone Taylor (Recent DL injury was minor hip flexor issue) Tuesday: Corbin Burnes

Continuing to add right through into Wednesday AM: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" (Monday): National baseball pundit Seth Everett *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Bill Schroeder (go to the 67:50 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 100:05 minute mark) *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell on Eric Sogard's situation *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: "Travis Shaw on preparing to face two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Taylor Williams and Josh Hader's Miller Brewery visit *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Stephen Vogt and Craig Counsell talk about the extent of the catcher's right shoulder injury after a setback during the rehab process" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Pre-Game Show: Craig Counsell dugout comments at the 3:45 minute mark; the roundtable discussion with Tim Allen and Bill Michaels kicks off at 9:45, followed by David Stearns' media session at 17:20. *** VIDEO via Brewers.com (in-game interview): "Brewers farm director Tom Flanagan discusses prospect Mauricio Dubon's torn ACL and his upcoming rehab" *** VIDEO via Brewers.com (in-game interview): "Brewers' owner Mark Attanasio joins the booth to talk about the team's success early in the season" *** POST-GAME TUE. 5/9: 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: "Brent Suter discusses his early relief role and hitting a home run off of Corey Kluber and Travis Shaw talks about the Brewers' offense" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full post-game show

PRE-GAME TUE. 5/8: AUDIO via Monday's Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 69:15 minute mark) *** AUDIO via Monday's "Sports Central" on WTMJ: "Brewers Extra Innings host Matt Pauley joins Justin Garcia to talk about the Brewers weird start to the season" *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Craig Counsell (go to the 24:50 minute mark) *** AUDIO via MLB.com's Mark Feinsand's "Executive Access Podcast": "Brewers' VP & Assistant GM Matt Arnold chats about his days with the Rays, including the infamous 'Game 162', the Brewers' turnaround, and more." The full half-hour interview is worthwhile, sounds like it was recorded earlier this spring; the Brewer-specific portion of the chat begins at the 23:45 minute mark. *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee's "Bryan and Dan": Sophia Minnaert