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VIDEO TWEET via the Mudcats: Jordan Yamamoto K Montage *** This one a full-at bat: *** *** VIDEO TWEET via the Mudcats: Lucas Erceg HR

A reminder that Wisconsin was idle Tuesday.

AZL Dodgers 5, AZL Brewers 3 Maryvale Box Score A-Crew scored all three runs in the 8th to make it close. 11th round Florida high school pick RHP Max Lazar sports a nifty 14-to-1 K-to-BB ratio in his 13.2 IP, so much more important than ERA in these samples. Lazar's listed at 6'3", 165. Then you have 22-year-old non-drafted Missouri Baptist RHP Branden Nunn, listed at 6'4", 230, a shiny 31-to-4 ratio in 28.1 IP. Both with similar scoreless results Tuesday, and coming from "similar but different" places in their pro careers, if you see my point. Doesn't mean both can't reach their ultimate goal. Maryvale Game Log Catcher Brent Diaz and his .377/.492/.509 Maryvale pinball numbers in 17 games (.860 OPS counting 12 games in Helena) reached two more times. AZL Brewers Top of the 8th Pat McInerney strikes out swinging. Brent Diaz singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jeremy Arocho. Robert Henry flies out to left fielder Kevin Aponte. Pablo Abreu hits a ground-rule double (2) on a fly ball to left field. Brent Diaz to 3rd. Yeison Coca singles on a ground ball to center fielder Chris Roller. Brent Diaz scores. Pablo Abreu scores. Pitching Change: Jasiel Alvino replaces Justin Lewis. With Jesus Lujano batting, wild pitch by Jasiel Alvino, Yeison Coca to 2nd. Jesus Lujano walks. Jean Carmona singles on a line drive to left fielder Kevin Aponte. Yeison Coca scores. Jesus Lujano to 2nd. With Nick Egnatuk batting, wild pitch by Jasiel Alvino, Jesus Lujano to 3rd. Jean Carmona to 2nd. Nick Egnatuk strikes out swinging. Egnatuk with the golden sombrero.

Final: Helena 15, Great Falls 13 Brewers Hang On For Win Over Voyagers Helena jumps out to 15-2 lead thanks to Garcia grand slam, hold on for victory against Great Falls By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers You'll read at the very beginning of Garrett's summary just how close the H-Crew came to losing this game! "Lost in the 28 combined runs was the performance from starter Michael Petersen (1-2), who tossed 5.0 innings, allowing just three runs, two earned, on five hits while walking four and striking out a career-high seven." *** *** Helena Box Score Corey - Lutz - Harrison - Garcia atop the lineup: 9-for-18, two doubles, grand slam, nine RBI, five walks Helena Game Log Pioneer League, baby, dig in!

Final: Round Rock 4, Colorado Springs 1 Express Take Game One Brooks tosses scoreless Sox debut Aaron Brooks turned in a scoreless debut, but a four-run seventh inning gave the Round Rock Express a 4-1 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in front of 7,902 at the Dell Diamond Tuesday night. Colorado Springs (77-54) cracked the scoreboard first in the fifth inning against former Sky Sox pitcher Paolo Espino. After a walk and a Tyler Heineman double led off the frame, Mauricio Dubon plated Nate Orf on a sacrifice fly to center field to give the visitors a 1-0 lead on the 29th Triple-A RBI for Dubon. Making his debut for the Sky Sox after being claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, Brooks kept the Express (62-70) off the board by tossing four scoreless innings and scattering four hits. The scoreless outing is the right-hander's second in 2017 after allowing zero earned runs June 1 against Nashville in Des Moines. RHP Junior Guerra (2-2, 2.45 ERA) looks to help the Sox even the series Wednesday night at 6:05 p.m. MT against Round Rock RHP Adrian Sampson (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Colorado Springs Box Score Well, with Junior Guerra pitching Wednesday, he won't be available to take Matt Garza's spot against the mighty Nationals on Sunday, which sucks. That's the first time my normally mild-mannered self has used the word "sucks" all Link Report season, but there you go. Colorado Springs Game Log The fateful frame -- Round Rock Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Wei-Chung Wang replaces Michael Blazek. Jared Hoying singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Mauricio Dubon. Ronald Guzman doubles (22) on a line drive to right fielder Nate Orf. Jared Hoying to 3rd. A. J. Jimenez pops out to first baseman Chris Colabello. Preston Beck grounds out to first baseman Chris Colabello. Jared Hoying scores. Ronald Guzman to 3rd. Pitching Change: Wily Peralta replaces Wei-Chung Wang. Phil Gosselin walks. Jurickson Profar reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Mauricio Dubon. Ronald Guzman scores. Phil Gosselin to 3rd. With Doug Bernier batting, Jurickson Profar steals (4) 2nd base. Doug Bernier singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Phillips. Phil Gosselin scores. Jurickson Profar scores. Willie Calhoun lines out to left fielder Kyle Wren.

Ten Dominican Summer League Brewers released -- RHP Oscar Brito, 21, 1.78 WHIP in 16 relief appearances in 2017; pitched for DSL Blue Jays in 2016 RHP Guillermo Paulino, 20, 22 walks in 16.2 IP over 14 relief appearances in 2017; pitched for DSL Rockies in 2016 RHP Jose A. Rodriguez, 21, 12 walks in 9.1 IP over nine relief appearances in 2017; pitched for DSL Rockies in 2015, missed 2016 season RHP Jorge Mancebo, 22, seven walks in 1.2 IP over three relief appearances in 2017; pitched for DSL Rangers in 2014 and 2015, missed 2016 season RHP Melvin Mendez, 19, 4.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in his debut pro season, 30.2 IP over 17 relief appearances RHP Jefry Tamares, 20, a 1.68 WHIP over 29 relief appearances in his two pro seasons with Milwaukee C Kelvin Pacheco, 19, was 0-for-16 (two walks) in his lone pro season, missed two months, then made a final appearance on 8/18 C Ismael Rosado, 20, posted an .847 OPS, batting .352 in 71 2017 AB's; posted only a .504 OPS with the DSL Phillies in 2016 OF Antonio Perez, 19, two-year batting line of .146/.233/.238 in 51 games (130 AB's) IF Javier Castillo, 19, played all over the infield in his three Brewers' seasons. He was the lone Venezuelan on this list, all the rest Dominican natives. Castillo did post a career-best .717 OPS, but in only 87 AB's (39 games) in 2017.

This tweet indicates Julio's parents are now in Arizona.

Shuckers and Jumbo Shrimp postponed on Tuesday Game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, beginning at 5:35 PM

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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Details later this AM on the rookie levels, have to get to the "real world", those Link Report bills don't pay themselves -- but Helena's tough season continued, and RHP Phil Bickford continues his comeback in Arizona.

Final: Wisconsin 6, Clinton 1 Rattlers Beat Clinton to Earn Split Wisconsin wins series finale 6-1 By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Chris gets an action shot while also making the call -- see at the link above. *** Wisconsin Box Score What a fine season for RHP Thomas Jankins, as touched on often in game summaries, podcasts, and Link Report comments. A true horse, only 69 shutout pitches here, but he's done plenty in terms of quality innings in 2017. First baseman Ronnie Gideon on base three times, including a double. Overall, too late in the season to do much about all those batting averages you see in the box score. Take pride in the win and move on, come on back home to Grand Chute. Wisconsin Game Log

Final: Biloxi 7, Jacksonville 1 Peralta, Shuckers stymie Shrimp to stay alive in playoff race Freddy Peralta matched a club record and set a career high with 12 strikeouts over six innings Freddy Peralta matched a club record with 12 strikeouts on Monday night (Hunter Reed photo) Summary-readers, commence above... *** By the way, that play made SportsCenter's Top 10 plays, as evidenced here. *** YouTube and MiLB.com mis-labeled this, but it's a nice Tyrone Taylor grab *** Shuckers' Peralta flourishes with arm, glove Brewers No. 11 prospect fans career-high 12, makes no-look snag By Michael Peng / MiLB.com You will all want to read the quotes from Pitching Coach Chris Hook in that feature article. *** Full at-bat here (even a called-strike breaking pitch on 3-1) -- *** VIDEO TWEET: Game highlights via the Shuckers, including another Jacob Nottingham HR *** VIDEO TWEET via WXXV: RHP Brandon Woodruff gets his inning in, throws simulated game in Biloxi *** VIDEO Report via WLOX: Yet another look at the big win *** Biloxi Box Score RHP Jorge Lopez threw 52 pitches over the final three frames, he'll be unavailable for a bit; Shuckers had to take four of five coming into this series, giving the first game away was tough, now two more to go for a realistic chance in the final week at postseason play. Troy Stokes, Jr. three hits including a double, Clint Coulter two base knocks as the corner outfielders had nice games. Biloxi Game Log

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Carolina League Southern Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division Dominican Summer League North Division NOTE: Divisional standings for the two DSL teams point to the same shared page link. NOTE #2: The Standings Links above will reflect second-half standings for Biloxi, Carolina, and Wisconsin. You can easily then click on "Overall Standings" once you've reached the initial link. *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians *** Weather.com: Biloxi, MS Clinton, IA Billings, MT Goodyear, AZ

Follow Monday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Biloxi Wisconsin Helena Maryvale MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Monday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Biloxi: RHP Freddy Peralta at home vs. Jacksonville (Marlins), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available. ********** Carolina: Idle ********** Wisconsin: RHP Thomas Jankins at Clinton (Mariners), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio. MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available. In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance. *** Helena: RHP Alec Bettinger at Billings (Reds), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: at the Reds' complex in Goodyear, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

Via the Shuckers -- Our 6:35 first pitch tonight has been delayed. We are going to make every effort to play baseball tonight in Biloxi.

Monday's Sky Sox/Express Game Canceled Due to Storm Damage at Dell Diamond Series to Resume Tuesday ROUND ROCK, Texas - Monday night's series opener between the Round Rock Express and Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Dell Diamond has been canceled due to damage occurred from the recent storms. There was minor wind and water damage to the playing surface and multiple locations throughout the stadium. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday night at 7:05 PM. Colorado Springs clinched a division win yesterday so tonight's game will not be made up. "We are never quick to cancel a game, but after assessing the stadium, we feel it is in our best interest to cancel tonight's game," Express CEO Reese Ryan said. "Our staff is working around the clock to get the stadium back in shape in preparation for tomorrow's game." The front office staff is working internally, along with the Pacific Coast League office, to formulate a plan to help those in distress following Hurricane Harvey. The team will make those plans public once they have been able to see where and how they can best help. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected from the recent hurricane," said PCL President Branch Rickey. "Baseball serves as a 9-inning break from the real world and now, more than ever, fans in Texas need that comfort. Express baseball will return to provide that starting Tuesday. We're proud to work with them to formulate a plan to help those in need."

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Erceg wins second Player of the Week award Erceg led the Carolina League in OPS and RBIs between August 21 and August 27 By Gregory Young / Carolina Mudcats

Shuckers go back-to-back-to-back in stunner Nottingham caps two-homer game, seventh-inning comeback By Josh Jackson, MiLB.com Several Nottingham quotes within...

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Express hopeful home stand will not feel effects of Harvey Kevin Lyttle, American-Statesman (Austin, TX) Staff Weather permitting – the forecast looks poor – the Express hope to begin their season-ending home stand Monday night against Colorado Springs. Despite nearly 10 inches of rain, Dell Diamond is in reasonable shape, according to a club official, with the tarp on the infield since Friday night and no apparent wind damage to the park. The Express are flying back home from Nashville, Tenn., on Monday morning. Colorado Springs, however, had to change travel plans. The Sky Sox were scheduled to fly here from New Orleans; instead they will fly to Dallas and then take a bus to Round Rock.