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Final, Game One: Kane County 4, Wisconsin 3 Final, Game Two: Kane County 3, Wisconsin 2, nine innings (scheduled for seven) 12 in a row, and not in a good way -- Ozuna's late home run is enough to beat the Rattlers Kane County beats Wisconsin 4-3 in game one Kane County Topples Rattlers in Game Two Cougars sweep Rattlers in Friday night doubleheader By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The Papa John's Pizza Postgame Podcast is back! Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the Rattlers losses at the hands of the Kane County Cougars. Plus, audio from Jonathan Villar and Matt Erickson from the clubhouse." *** VIDEO via NBC26: Braun, Villar set example for young Timber Rattlers *** VIDEO via Fox11Online: Timber Rattlers' fans excited to see Braun and Villar *** Wisconsin Game One Box Score Wisconsin Game One Game Log Tied 2-2 entering the final inning -- listen to the podcast, Matt Erickson took the professional route pinch-hitting for Ryan Braun (who was only slated for three AB's regardless, but my goodness, the worst possible result). Kane County Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Miguel Sanchez replaces Victor Diaz. Francis Christy II reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Tucker Neuhaus. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Raymel Flores replaces Francis Christy II. With Jose Queliz batting, Miguel Sanchez picks off Raymel Flores at 1st on throw to Ryan Aguilar. Jose Queliz singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Belonis. Fernery Ozuna homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Jose Queliz scores. Ben DeLuzio walks. With Anfernee Grier batting, Ben DeLuzio caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Mario Feliciano to second baseman Tucker Neuhaus. Anfernee Grier singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Braun. Mark Karaviotis called out on strikes. Wisconsin Bottom of the 7th Raymel Flores remains in the game as the designated hitter. Pitching Change: Jake Winston replaces Curtis Taylor. Carlos Belonis walks. Gilbert Lara grounds out, shortstop Manny Jefferson to first baseman Mark Karaviotis. Carlos Belonis to 2nd. Demi Orimoloye walks. Tucker Neuhaus singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben DeLuzio. Carlos Belonis scores. Demi Orimoloye to 3rd. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd on the throw. Pitching Change: Cody Clark replaces Jake Winston. Cody Clark intentionally walks Mario Feliciano. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ronnie Gideon replaces Ryan Braun. Ronnie Gideon grounds into a double play, shortstop Manny Jefferson to second baseman Fernery Ozuna to first baseman Mark Karaviotis. Mario Feliciano out at 2nd. *** Wisconsin Game Two Box Score Second baseman Tucker Neuhaus with errors in each game, now up to 13; 3B Wes Wilson finished 0-for-6 on the night (one HBP) in his Rattlers debut -- again, the podcast will fully explain his transfer (not demotion) from Carolina. Wisconsin Game Two Game Log Sigh...

He reached a pitch limit - he was up to 28 pitches in the first, and remember there are also limits on individual innings, not sure he would have gone much more than an inning regardless. We have been told in quotes the Brewer beat guys have collected from front office personnel that Williams is fine. Chock it up to ultra-conservatism on the Brewers' part - can't argue with that at this time.

How awesome is this story! *** Beam signs with Milwaukee Brewers By Ben Mitchell, Hood River (Oregon) News PHOTO at the link Monday morning, Kyle Beam woke up and reported to his first day of work at Beam Excavating and A-1 Septic Tank Service. By the end of the day, Beam had a new job: professional baseball player. Beam, a 2013 graduate of Hood River Valley High School and a former standout on the Eagles’ varsity baseball team, signed a professional contract as an undrafted free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers this week, a Major League Baseball (MLB) club located in Milwaukee, Wis., realizing a lifelong dream to play pro ball. He’ll start off competing in the Arizona League, a rookie league in the minors down in Phoenix, Ariz. His first game is this Saturday. “I’m really excited, obviously; it’s something I’ve been working for my entire life,” he said early Wednesday evening via phone, having landed a couple hours before in Phoenix after the Brewers whisked him away from Hood River. “I couldn’t have done it without the support of the community, my coaches, and my family.” Before that phone call, however, Beam thought his dream was over. Beam just finished up his senior season at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., where he played Division I ball for the Monarchs and majored in criminal justice. In his two years at ODU (Beam transferred after playing his freshman and sophomore years at Lane Community College in Eugene), Beam, a catcher, started 54 games, attaining a batting average of .222 and tallying 30 RBIs and seven home runs. In his junior year, Beam recorded a .984 fielding percentage with 100 putouts and 27 assists. After wrapping up his college baseball career this spring, he watched “bits and pieces” of the MLB draft, which started June 12, and waited, unsure of whether he would be taken or not. His name never came up on the board, but Beam took it in stride. “I thought I was done and I accepted that,” he said. “I was moving forward, I got a job, and I was blessed enough to get another opportunity.” Beam moved back home to Hood River with his parents Mark and Terri Beam and got a job working as a laborer at his cousin Chad’s excavation and septic service business. His first day of work was scheduled to be June 19. On Friday, June 16, though, Beam said he received a call from the Brewers, asking if he was still healthy and still interested in playing. He said yes to both, and the Brewers requested he fill out some medical forms first for the club to review. On Monday, still without a contract, Beam went to work, easing into his new job with an emergency pumping of a septic tank first thing in the morning. When he got off work, the Brewers called back, saying his medical forms were in order, and offered to sign him. “I had a one-day glimpse of the real world,” he joked. Crystal Beam, who operates the business with her husband Chad, was amused at how Kyle’s day started compared to how it ended. “I think it’s so hilarious that night he got the call. Can you imagine that?” she said with a laugh. Chad noted Kyle “got broke in well” his first day with the septic emergency, among other duties, and Crystal also characterized him as a hard worker at the company, even if only for the one day. “He’s a darn good worker; I told him and I told Chad that it’s part of God’s plan. He’s going to appreciate every day he walks onto the ball field. We’ll miss him, though,” she said, and added, “We’re hiring!” Mark said his son was back in town for about a week before he got the call, which he said was a pleasant surprise after the draft. “It’s kind of a surreal feeling, because he’s worked his whole life to get that call… when you see people work so hard for something and it finally comes, it makes it all worth it,” he said. Before professional baseball and college baseball, in high school, Beam started all four years (2010-13) for the Eagles, playing the same position he did in college (he also played football in high school). While the HRV baseball program was not as successful then as it has been the past few seasons (the team never won a conference title or advanced past the first round of the 5A state tournament during Beam’s tenure), Beam shined on the Eagles’ roster. Despite a failure to advance in the playoffs, other coaches around the state took notice: Beam was named First Team All-State catcher his junior and senior years and was named the 5A Player of the Year his final season. In his senior campaign, Beam recorded an absurd batting average of .506, racking up seven home runs and 34 RBIs. Beam joins the list of several local athletes who have signed with Major League Baseball teams over the years, most notably Jeff Lahti, a 1975 alum who won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982, and Hood River High School alum Bobby Gene Smith, who played for several MLB clubs throughout the 1950s and 60s (Smith passed away in 2015). For HRV Baseball Head Coach Erich Harjo, however, Beam is the first athlete he’s coached who has signed with an MLB team. He is not surprised that the Brewers wanted Beam, calling him the best player he’s ever coached, noticing his talent from the beginning. “Awesome, it feels really good,” he said about the signing of his former player, who is also his neighbor in Hood River. “I’m just happy for him and happy for his family. “This guy has pro material written all over him. I saw that his freshman and sophomore year (of high school).” Harjo remembers Beam as a “very fundamental-type player,” a power hitter who was particularly strong on defense, noting, “In my mind, I haven’t seen a better throwing arm on a catcher in the state of Oregon in my tenure.” He also remembers someone who never relied solely on his talent, a player who put a lot of sweat equity into developing his game. “He’s just a great kid too… he deserves everything he gets. He puts in the time and the work and has an extremely good work ethic,” Harjo noted. The work that Beam has to put in is far from over, of course. He’ll be among other young, hungry players wanting to prove themselves, with the ultimate goal of getting called up to “The Show.” Beam doesn’t know what will happen, other than that he will try his hardest to be one of those athletes who get that call. “If you move up, you move up. If you don’t you don’t… it’s really tough, super competitive,” he explained. “I’ll give it everything I’ve got.”

Final: Billings 8, Helena 5 Mustangs Score Six Straight to Send Brewers to Fifth Loss Errors catch up to Brewers as Billings comes from behind to defeat Helena *** So after reading the summary above, you realize this now 0-5 team led 3-0 after one inning, and then loaded the bases with no outs in the 9th, and failed to score. Just some real bad voodoo going on in Montana - so, when does the second half schedule start ? *** PHOTO GALLERY via the Independent Record:Some nice shots, but the lack of player identification is ultra-annoying -- sorry, friends and families of new professional players, but guessing you'll recognize your guys. *** VIDEO: Helena highlight (and lowlights) *** Helena fans unhappy about team's departure, but vow to stay with them to the end A very good read (also includes a game write-up, includes financials in the sidebar... *** Helena Box Score Not the pro debut 8th round RHP and change-up specialist Jayson Rose (Utah) was hoping for - get them next time; Helena Game Log The Mustangs weren't much better defensively, but this is not ideal -- FIELDING E: Pinero 2 (2, fielding, fielding); Garcia (1, fielding); Mallen 2 (2, fielding, fielding). PB: Henry (2).

Final: New Orleans 4, Colorado Springs 1 Sox Fall In New Orleans Cooper drives in 62nd run of season in third inning Short and sweet on this low-scoring road game recap, so we'll save you a click and cut-and-paste here: Garrett Cooper records RBI No. 62 of 2017 (in just 59 games played), but the New Orleans Baby Cakes took game two of the four-game series, 4-1, in front of 5,412 at the Shrine on Airline Friday night. The Sky Sox (42-29) jumped on top first for the second time in the series in the third inning. After Ivan De Jesus reached on an infield single and Ryan Cordell lined a double off the glove of New Orleans first baseman Cal Towey, Cooper grounded out to third base but drove in De Jesus. *** Colorado Springs Box Score Frustrating - Sky Sox had ten hits (including four doubles) and three walks, 2-for-13 with RISP. Heck, RHP Michael Blazek is now batting .400, 6-for-15 on the season with two doubles. He was 2-for-3 with a double here. Another scoreless frame for LHP Wei-Chung Wang. Colorado Springs Game Log Critical AB's: Col. Springs Top of the 2nd Brett Phillips doubles (14) on a fly ball to left fielder Mike Aviles. Andrew Susac grounds out, shortstop Peter Mooney to first baseman Cal Towey. Nick Noonan singles on a fly ball to right fielder Chad Hinshaw. Brett Phillips to 3rd. Yadiel Rivera strikes out swinging. Michael Blazek grounds into a force out, shortstop Peter Mooney to second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Nick Noonan out at 2nd. Col. Springs Top of the 4th Andrew Susac doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Mike Aviles. Nick Noonan flies out to center fielder Brandon Barnes. Yadiel Rivera grounds out, third baseman KC Serna to first baseman Cal Towey. Michael Blazek singles on a line drive to right fielder Chad Hinshaw. Andrew Susac to 3rd. Kyle Wren walks. Michael Blazek to 2nd. Ivan De Jesus Jr. grounds into a force out, shortstop Peter Mooney to second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Kyle Wren out at 2nd.

Can't get enough from Biloxi? More highlights (from Game One) not seen in the link above, and I had never heard home plate referred to as the "pentagon" before, but sure enough! VIDEO via WXXV

VIDEO TWEET: The Shuckers provide a doubleheader highlight package, enjoy! Includes Bubba Derby's big opposite-field two-run double...

Final, Game Two: Biloxi 11, Mississippi 9, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Shuckers start second half with doubleheader sweep over M-Braves Corbin Burnes tosses complete game shutout in game one, Choice hits walk-off homer in game two The Shuckers mob Michael Choice after his walk-off home run in the eighth inning of game two on Friday. The Shuckers do their best to detail this wild one in six paragraphs (especially the early innings, as you'll read and then follow in the box score link below), so do give a click to the summary link above as well. *** *** Biloxi Game Two Box Score RHP Taylor Williams threw 28 pitches, getting just the one out, before being lifted; the real unsung hero here was LHP Nick Ramirez, who stranded three of RHP Bubba Derby's runners and then tossed scoreless ball of his own, ERA now 1.38; RHP Jorge Lopez contributed two scoreless -- with the incessant rainouts of late, hard to follow who's getting in work on their "throw" days and such. Biloxi Game Two Game Log This game was 9-8 Braves after two innings -- yeah, you'll want to see how that all came about...

Burnes throws goose eggs for Shuckers Brewers prospect fans seven in first complete game, shutout By Michael Avallone / MiLB.com Corbin Burnes has allowed one run or fewer in 14 of his first 20 Minor League starts dating to last season. (Ed Gardner photo/MiLB.com) Some fine quotes within from Burnes on his adjustments and success...

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It doesn't get much better than "Sweet 16 with Rick", I could listen daily if they would do it. Injury updates on RHP's Hiram Burgos (toe) and Tyler Cravy (oblique), within, and interesting comments about the number of scouts on hand as of late to see 1B Garrett Cooper (and apparently, almost exclusively Garrett Cooper), including scouts from Japan. That overseas notion is interesting, as the Brewers own Cooper's rights for 2018 and 2019 still.

You'll hear injury updates on OF Michael Reed (ankle) and RHP Luis Ortiz (hamstring), both expected back soon.

AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show Fri. 6/23: Tom Haudricourt (go to the 68:41 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Fri. 6/23: Adam McCalvy

AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox Pre-Game: Manager Rick Sweet

AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Soundcloud via Friday's Pre-Game: Manager Mike Guerrero *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud via Friday's broadcast: "Brewers Farm Director Tom Flanagan is the guest for between games of Friday's doubleheader. Discussion topics include: the draft and some of the draft picks, the Brewers minor league system, Ryan Braun & Jonathan Villar, and some of the moves for the Timber Rattlers."

Tucked into Friday's Biloxi Media Notes was this -- On Friday, the Brewers signed RHP Travis Hissong to a minor league contract and sent RHP Wuilder Rodrí­guez back to Carolina. Hissong was released by the Yankees organization on Tuesday after going 2–1 with a 4.73 ERA between Double-A Trenton and Advanced-A Tampa. *** As you'll see via the MiLB Player Page link from above, the 25-year-old Hissong is in his 4th pro year, originally signed as a non-drafted player (out of Wright State University) by the Yankees. Eighty of his 81 appearances have been as a reliever, 26 at the AA level. Hissong has a protected Twitter account.

Brewers sign 21-year-old Dominican RHP Jose A. Rodriguez and assign him to the DSL Brewers (the non co-op squad). Rodriguez pitched well in 19 relief appearances in his debut season with the Rockies in 2015. He was placed on the restricted list for all of 2016 and then released last fall by Colorado.

AUDIO via WTMJ Wed. 6/21: Jeff Levering AUDIO via WTMJ Thurs. 6/22: David Stearns AUDIO via WTMJ Fri. 6/23: Matt Pauley *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Pregame Show Wed. 6/21: Go to the 04:20 minute mark from where you will consecutively hear Craig Counsell's dugout presser, the "roundtable" discussion including Spectrum Sports' J.P. Cadorin, , and an interview with LHP Brent Suter *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Postgame Show Wed. 6/21: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via Brewers.com Thurs. 6/22: Lane Grindle's latest "Brewers on Tap" features Keon Broxton, 2017 first round pick Keston Hiura and Brewers director of amateur scouting Tod Johnson *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Wed. 6/21: WSSP's Tim Allen AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Thurs. 6/22: MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 6/20: Third base coach Ed Sedar AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Wed. 6/21: NBC Sports' Seth Everett AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 6/22: The Sports Exchange's Andrew Wagner (go to the 06:35 minute mark for Brewers talk) AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 6/23: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via WTMJ Thurs. 6/22: Matt Pauley hosts "Brewers Weekly"

Timber Rattler DVR Alert MON. 6/12 vs. Quad Cities, 7:00 PM Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin The big league Brewers are idle on this particular evening.

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 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. *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians *** Weather.com: New Orleans, LA Biloxi, MS Woodbridge, VA Grand Chute, WI Helena, MT Santo Domingo, DR

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

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Michael Blazek at New Orleans (Marlins), 6:30 PM pre-game, 7:00 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's Corbin Burnes and Taylor Williams in a doubleheader at home vs. Mississippi (Braves), 5:15 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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 Trey Supak at Potomac (Nationals), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 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's Zack Brown and Thomas Jankins in a doubleheader at home vs. Kane County (Diamondbacks), 5:15 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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 Karsen Lindell at home vs. Billings (Reds), 7:45 PM Central pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link The broadcast duo of Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham) and Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: Season begins Saturday 6/24 *** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Diamondbacks #2 Squad, 9:30 AM DSL Brewers/Indians: at the DSL Dodgers #2 Squad, 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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AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Thurs. 6/22: MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis

Final: Great Falls 2, Helena 1, ten innings Second consecutive heartbreaker to fall to 0-4... Late Rally Denies Brewers First Win Voyagers score once in the 9th, walk off in 10th to defeat Helena 2-1 Franly Mallen photo from prior home game along with all the game details, of course, at the link *** VIDEO: Game highlights - H-Crew scored their one run on a bad hop, see good defense here as well *** Helena Box Score 3B Dallas Carroll has now reached base seven times in his first two pro games; looking forward to learning more about 18-year-old switch-hitting Red Sox forfeited signing SS Antonio Pinero and what the organization sees to merit an aggressive placement this summer. Helena Game Log