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

NOTE: The Timber Rattlers series in Burlington is not available on MiLB.TV. Their following road series at Kane County is.

Now for the rest of Wednesday's "Menu" -- All times are Central Carolina: LHP Kodi Medeiros at Salem (Red Sox), 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 Braden Webb and LHP Cameron Roegner in a doubleheader at Burlington (Angels), 4:30 PM pre-game, 5:00 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. *** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL 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.

Wet grounds at Hank Aaron Stadium postpone Shuckers and BayBears Wednesday's matinee postponement to be made up as part of Thursday doubleheader Learn who will be starting the two games at the press release link above.

Final: Memphis 10, Colorado Springs 4 Sky Sox Swat Two Homers In Loss Cooper, Garcia hit long balls in second straight loss Via the official release linked above -- The Colorado Springs Sky Sox launched a pair of home runs Wednesday, but the Memphis Redbirds took game two of the four-game series, 10-4, in front of 5,549 at AutoZone Park. Garrett Cooper put the Sky Sox (37-26) on the board in the second inning with his 11th home run of the season and third in as many games after hitting a pair of home runs Sunday against Iowa. The first baseman clubbed a solo shot to left field for his 54th RBI of the season, putting him two shy of Andy Wilkins' 56, which marked the team high at the end of the 2016 season. NOTE: Wow, that is something, it's June 14th! Rene Garcia added to the offense with the second Sox home run of the game and the catcher's second home run of the season. With Ivan De Jesus on base, Garcia lined a two-run shot to left field after a 40-minute rain delay halted play in the fifth inning. The Sox added one final run in the seventh inning on a fielding error from Memphis first baseman Luke Voit. The Sox look to prevent Memphis from clinching the series Thursday night at 7:05 PM Central. The last time these two squads faced off in West Tennessee, the Redbirds took the first two games of the four-game series before Colorado Springs secured a series split with two straight wins. Colorado Springs Box Score It's worth noting the yeoman work done by Tim Dillard after the Andrew Barbosa mis-fire of a start (noted in the prior post). 12 K's and only one walk from the offense... Colorado Springs Game Log

The Biloxi matinee in Mobile was postponed by rain. The best thing we can say about the Sky Sox matinee in Memphis is that it's not an official game yet (as of this post time). LHP Andrew Barbosa was roasted for five home runs and nine earned runs in 2.2 innings, and Colorado Springs trails 9-1 in the 5th. C'mon, rain! We'll fill in the kickoff for this evening's games, including a Wisconsin double dip, late this afternoon.

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VIDEO via WLOX: Additional Biloxi highlights VIDEO via WXXV: Additional Biloxi highlights Each with some unique plays...

OK, Rosiak ended his evening by explaining that minor league pitching coordinator Rick Tomlin was with the Sky Sox, so they did have pitching coach coverage.

Tale has some charm, but even on super short notice (which it was), pretty sure there was a courier/delivery service of some sort in Memphis that could have "delivered" Espino to St. Louis.

Final: Memphis 7, Colorado Springs 4 Sky Sox Drop Series Opener Blazek, Wren spark early offense in 7-4 loss The Colorado Springs Sky Sox jumped out to an early lead, but the Memphis Redbirds scored four runs in their final two innings to take the series opener, 7-4, in front of 3,645 at AutoZone Park Tuesday night. Michael Blazek helped his own cause in his first at-bat, lining a two-run, two-out single to right field to score Garrett Cooper and Ivan De Jesus, and give the Sox a 2-0 lead. One batter later, Kyle Wren grounded a single to right field to score Yadiel Rivera to increase the second-inning margin to three runs. Blazek also turned in a solid pitching performance. The righty allowed two runs while striking out five Redbirds in five innings in his first start since taking his first loss of the season against Round Rock at Security Service Field June 7. In his first game since his three-homer series against Iowa, Ryan Cordell gave the Sky Sox (37-25) some insurance in the top of the fifth inning, lining a single to centerfield to plate Wren for the center fielder's 42nd RBI of the season. Colorado Springs Box Score RHP Tristan Archer took the loss in a rare poor outing. Kyle Wren the only Sky Sox to reach base twice. Colorado Springs Game Log *** The real story here was the Sky Sox were without their pitching coach for this one - big league club help comes first Todd Rosiak tweet Todd Rosiak tweet

Cool story -- what an afternoon for them! Francis brothers go in MLB Draft

VIDEO TWEET: Game highlights via the Shuckers

Now pushed to Thursday because of expected rain...

Nick Ramirez can choose for minor league free agency this fall if not added to the Brewers 40-man. Like Dustin Houle and Angel Ventura, he will have suitors. I'll have to consider putting together the yearly potential free agent list together a little earlier this summer, should be fascinating, especially in conjunction with the separate list of players still under team control, but eligible for Rule 5.

Another article -- "If the offer is right, I will forgo college," Egnatuk said Tuesday. "I know college could help you develop, but at the end of the day it doesn't put you one step closer to the major leagues and that's always been my goal." Greg Egnatuk, Nick's father, said there will be a Tuesday night conference call with the Brewers and Egnatuk's advisor, Joe Gaza. "After the draft is done Tuesday, we will all get on a conference call," Greg Egnatuk said. "We will have a better idea what's going on after that."

From this article on the Utah teammates taken in the 8th and 9th rounds -- Rose and Carroll could end up beginning their careers in the Pioneer League. Milwaukee’s affiliate is in Helena, Montana. Although Carroll noted that the final rounds of the draft could alter where players end up, he’s happy his teammate run with Rose isn’t coming to a close just yet. Professionally, the journey is just beginning. “I’m very excited,” Rose said. “It’s really cool and I can’t wait to start.”

Via the Chicago Tribune -- Mundelein's Brendan Murphy has made several trips to Milwaukee's Miller Park with his friends. The senior left-hander might get to pitch there one day for the Brewers. Murphy was drafted Tuesday by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round, 114th overall. "I was beyond excited," Murphy said. "I couldn't stop walking around. I was so happy. It's a dream come true." Murphy, an Arizona State recruit, was one of two players with Lake County-area ties selected during the second day of the Major League Baseball draft. The 114th pick has a slot value of $468,600 for a signing bonus. Murphy had a 9-1 record with a 1.99 ERA and 91 strikeouts as a senior this season for the Mustangs. "We feel like he's going to continue to get stronger and add some velocity," Brewers scouting director Tod Johnson said, according to Milwaukee's MLB.com. "He's already got good feel for a northern kid. We were pretty excited to add him where we did." Murphy said he was getting anxious and did some laundry during the day. He went to brush his teeth when he received a text that the Brewers were a possibility. Shortly after getting drafted, Murphy made a trip to the high school to visit friends at a baseball camp. He also stopped by the home of Mundelein coach Todd Parola. "I couldn't sit still," Murphy said. "I was so happy and excited. I needed to get out and about." Murphy is still weighing his options whether to go pro or head to Arizona State. "I'm still looking at the pros and cons of both and ultimately will decide what's best for my family and I," Murphy said. "I'm excited for this next step. It's truly a dream come true. I'm really looking forward to it" Milwaukee's close proximity is a bonus. Murphy also noticed that Milwaukee's low Class A affiliate is a relatively short drive away in Appleton, Wis. "It's going to be cool," Murphy said. "I've looked at the locations of their minor league affiliates and they have a team in Wisconsin. Maybe next year or two years, if I'm playing A ball, it will be close to home so I can have family come and watch me. "It will be really fun. I'm really excited to see how it all plays out and what they have for me next and what's the next step." Murphy grew up rooting for the Cubs. "But now I'm a Brewers fan," Murphy said. "It's just exciting."

Brewers select Hylton graduate Alec Bettinger in 10th round During the ninth round of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft Tuesday, Alec Bettinger received a call from a Milwaukee Brewers scout. The scout wanted the University of Virginia senior right-hander to know that if he was still available when the Brewers' turn came in the 10th round they were going to select him. Milwaukee kept its word and took Bettinger with the 294th pick, one spot ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies, who also considered taking him. Gathered at his Woodbridge home with family and friends, Bettinger shared in multiple group hugs. Bettinger was particularly grateful to celebrate with his parents, who have been his biggest supporters during his baseball career. For Bettinger, the moment became real when the Brewers called him. Seeing his name pop up on MLB's livestream of the draft was confirmation. Bettinger said he expects to follow up with Milwaukee over the next few days to sign a contract and then see where he will be assigned this summer. Based on where he was selected, Bettinger is slotted to receive a signing bonus of $135,100. *** Photo and more from that article at the link above...

Helena's season opens Monday, but many of the men are already in town and will be on a ballfield Wednesday night.

As also archived in our season-long Shuckers' feature thread -- Bubba Derby calls time with Tony Gwynn ‘a blessing’ Patrick Ochs, Biloxi Sun-Herald Awesome recollections from Derby...

Bubba Derby calls time with Tony Gwynn ‘a blessing’ Patrick Ochs, Biloxi Sun-Herald Awesome recollections from Derby...

Make that a 21-man roster with only nine pitchers as Paolo Espino gets called up to replace Brandon Woodruff (hamstring).

Brewers select Immaculata's Nick Egnatuk in MLB Draft Greg Tufaro, MyCentralJersey.com Quotes from his dad, high school AD, and prospective coach at Pitt...