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Final: Clinton 4, Wisconsin 2 LumberKings Beat Rattlers Wisconsin strands ten in loss at home By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Chris' writeup includes one big fielding flub, baserunning adventures, and as hinted at above, runners galore, but not runs galore. *** *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Papa John’s Pizza Postgame Podcast features audio from the clubhouse with Dallas Carroll, Braden Webb, Cameron Roegner, Ronnie Gideon, and Matt Erickson. There is an update on Joantgel Segovia and some of the numbers are put into perspective by Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner after a 4–2 loss to the Clinton LumberKings. Clinton Top of the 5th Defensive Substitution: Ryan Aguilar replaces left fielder Joantgel Segovia, batting 1st, playing left field. Do listen to the full podcast, but the update is that he tweaked a pinkie on an outfield dive, day-to-day. *** Wisconsin Box Score Third baseman Dallas Carroll was 0-for-2 in his Wisconsin debut, but reached twice via walk and HBP. He also had a tough baserunning moment as seen in the video above and as was discussed in the podcast. Zach Clark had a monster game in left field defensively, as you saw in the video above. More strong mound work from LHP Cameron Roegner. Wisconsin Game Log Bad luck on a lineout -- Wisconsin Bottom of the 2nd Ronnie Gideon singles on a line drive to right fielder Johnny Slater. Demi Orimoloye walks. Ronnie Gideon to 2nd. Devin Hairston out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Nick Wells to first baseman Nick Zammarelli. Ronnie Gideon to 3rd. Demi Orimoloye to 2nd. Trever Morrison lines into an unassisted double play, shortstop Luis Rengifo. Demi Orimoloye doubled off 2nd.

AUDIO via the Timber Rattlers Pre-Game: "Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson stops by for his weekly "Chat with Matt". Topics include the Rattlers recent run of good play, Orlando Arcia, Weston Wilson, new guys Dallas Carroll & Zach Clark, and a few other fun topics."

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Corbin Burnes' K Montage

Tonight's Helena lineup sure is impressive, when you can go Garcia / McClanahan 7-8.

You won't see this often, or maybe ever again -- Eighteen "active" pitchers on the Sky Sox roster Now granted, Wily Peralta (outrighted) and Wei-Chung Wang (optioned) aren't official yet, but yeah, there's a lot of housecleaning to do soon, one way or another ("Helena", Temp Inactive, etc.). With Andrew Susac en route to join the Brewers in Tampa, have to believe Nate Orf, Mr. Everywhere, is backing up Tyler Heineman tonight.

RailRiders 1B Garrett Cooper staying focused amid changes of scenery By DJ Eberle, Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times-Leader

Frosty Microbrews: Stokes Steps Out of the Shadows By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Quote-filled piece, what an important year it's been for Troy...

Orimoloye shows 'eye-popping' skill set in Minors by Carson Mason, MLB.com

http://www.dominicansummerleague.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cooperativa-indians-brewers-300x198.png This is a photo from a DSL Brewers/Indians Co-Op team game. The Cleveland farmhand is wearing the dark Indians jersey, I imagine the Brewers' players would wear the Milwaukee dark. Makes it easy for the few fans (and scouts) to differentiate, but eliminates our search for the elusive "Co-Op" jersey in the Miller Park shop. That would be one sweet jersey, and would certainly identify oneself as a minor league diehard (once it was explained to the admirer).

In 2001, a 19-year-old Venezuelan RHP named Jesus Chirinos spent his only professional season in the Brewers' system, posting more than adequate numbers (Baseball Reference). Now, sixteen years later, the Brewers have signed Chirinos' son, a 16-year-old also named Jesus. Here's the translated text from this webpage. Jesús Chirinos, a native of the town of Machango, Valmore Rodríguez municipality of Zulia state, was signed by MLB Milwaukee Brewers and the Zulia Eagles of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Cristóbal Arguello announced the information, looking for talents from the Aguiar and Barboza Baseball Academy based in Nueva Bolivia, Mérida state. Chirinos, 16, resides next to its parents Jesus Chirinos (who also was prospect of Great Leagues with the Brewers) and Yulselis Matos de Chirinos in the town of Machango, Zulia state and was formed in the School of Baseball January 23, Where he was discovered by Cristóbal Arguello and Adilson Chirinos who assigned him to Academy A and B of New Bolivia where he finished his preparation before stamping his signature with the professional ball. Jesus Chirinos, is the third native player of Machango and discovered by Academy A and B, to be signed for the Great Tent, since earlier Irwin Chirinos with Detroit Tigers and Miguel Torres with the Yankees. TWEET with the news *** One figures Chirinos might debut next spring with the just-signed July 2nd international draft class. But then again, when the Brewers signed RHP Michele Vassalotti in June at age 16, he debuted shortly thereafter in the Dominican Summer League. By the way, Vassalotti, impressive thus far, just turned 17 yesterday (August 2nd).

At Wisconsin, RHP Braden Webb comes off the DL to make the TV start Thursday night, and RHP Carlos Herrera is placed on the DL to make room. The previously learned about moves of Wes Wilson to Carolina and Dallas Carroll to Wisconsin have been announced by @BrewersPD. Catcher Max McDowell hits the Mudcats DL.

Sorry for not giving you more advanced notice on this -- Timber Rattler DVR Alert -- TONIGHT! THURS. 8/3 vs. Clinton (Mariners), 7:00 PM Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin

While the current Carolina series is not on MiLB.TV, the Helena series is, a nice bonus.

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official 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: Salt Lake City, UT Biloxi, MS Buies Creek, NC Grand Chute, WI Grand Junction, CO Maryvale, AZ Santo Domingo, DR

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

Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Bubba Derby at Salt Lake (Angels), 7:35 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson) MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: RHP Corbin Burnes 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: RHP Marcos Diplan at Buies Creek (Astros), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County. MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Braden Webb at home vs. Clinton (Mariners), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Dylan File at Grand Junction (Rockies), 7:20 PM pre-game, 7:40 gametime Free Live Audio Link Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: at home vs. the White Sox' young'uns, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Reds Cubs #2 Squad, 9:30 AM DSL Brewers/Indians: at the DSL Pirates, 9:30 AM For each DSL contest, game data won't be available until later in the day We'll link to this Dominican Summer League Brewers' thread as part of the Daily Menu all season to assist you with your familiarity with these young men. You can also use that link to differentiate between Brewer and Indians' prospects on the co-op team.

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Joining Tristen Lutz in Helena, up from Maryvale, are 22-year-old 36th round IF/OF Kenny Corey (and his 1.068 OPS), and 25-year-old undrafted RHP Cameron Hanes, who saw limited action in five relief appearances. Also look for 25th round high school LHP Karlos Morales to officially hit the Maryvale roster soon. In addition to the prior Helena roster crunch that has since been alleviated a bit, the organization likely waited a bit for the A-Crew in Maryvale to clinch the first-half title, before bumping players up.

Final: Wisconsin 2, Clinton 1 Rattlers Scratch Out a Win Over Clinton Wisconsin beats LumberKings to open homestand By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the Rattlers 2-1 win over Clinton to open the homestand. Zach Clark, Thomas Jankins, Drake Owenby, and Matt Erickson are also featured on tonight's Papa John's Pizza Postgame Podcast." *** Wisconsin Box Score Owenby / Jankins -- oh, yeah. Rattlers win the error battle 4-0. This has been a good defensive team. Sure enough, Rattlers scored an unearned run in a one-run game. Wisconsin Game Log

*** VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Corey Ray HR VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Jake Gatewood RBI double

Davis sparks Shuckers' romp with five hits Brewers prospect leads off career performance with homer By Tyler Maun / MiLB.com Quotes within... *** *** AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud: "Radio highlights from Biloxi's 13-0 win and 20-hit outburst against Jacksonville on Wednesday." *** VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: OK, you've listened, now watch! *** VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Clint Coulter's two doubles VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Clint Coulter HR VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Freddy Peralta K Montage

Milwaukee releases a pair of Helena Brewers, as per the Pioneer League transactions page. 21-year-old OF Yerald Martinez was in his 5th pro season. The Dominican native and RH bat with a 6'2", 180 frame (listed) clubbed 10 home runs in 52 games with Helena in 2016, and added five more in 26 games this summer, keeping up his power pace. But maintaining contact, drawing walks, and avoiding strikeouts have been career issues, certainly common among young farmhands with Martinez' profile. 24-year-old Dominican RHP Juan Diaz was a 4th year Brewer, and has struggled to a 1.82 WHIP in 11 relief appearances this summer. Career numbers at the link.

Guessing the $4 million signing bonus was an early present for today's birthday boy -- Keston Hiura - 21

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official 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 Zebulon, NC Grand Chute, WI Santo Domingo, DR

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers