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VIDEO via WLOX: Woodruff's unforgettable performance cemented into memories for teammates, coaches Yeah, watch this...

Looks like Adam Rygg saved us this grief, thanks, @BrewerNation.

Article out of his native Canada: Catch up with 1B/OF Chris Dennis, who was at one time a bit of a prospect darling on this forum

Biloxi IF Javier Betancourt activated after a ten-day DL stint, OF Omar Garcia goes on the DL to make room. If this were April or May, would Garcia have gone on the Helena "paper roster", who knows as MiLB allows for roster flexibility, which seems reasonable.

Final: Arizona Angels 9, Arizona Brewers 1 Maryvale Box Score Rehab progress for RHP Javier Salas, three scoreless innings; two graduates of the DSL program, RHP Nelson Hernandez and LHP Boanerges Nova, were blasted for a combined 11 hits, four walks, an HBP and nine runs in just three innings. Maryvale Game Log Weather: 109 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 8 mph, L to R.

Final, completion of suspended game: Helena 6, Ogden 5 Final, regularly scheduled game: Ogden 10, Helena 5 Three photos at the link Brewers split with Ogden; win series Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record The Helena Brewers don't boast the most aesthetically pleasant overall record. But, at the conclusion of the first half of Pioneer League play, the Brewers (15-23) have been efficient at home, losing just one in five home swings. A split against the Ogden Raptors in a Wednesday doubleheader -- a 6-5 win followed by a 10-4 loss -- at Kindrick Legion Field improved the Brewers' home record to 11-8. Resuming a Tuesday night game which was suspended after the second inning because of rain, the Brewers, who jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, held off the Raptors. Ogden (17-21) then shelled Helena to the tune of 12 hits in the nightcap to avoid being swept in the three-game series. Joantgel Segovia went 4 for 4 in Game 1, including the go-ahead RBI single after the Raptors used a three-run sixth inning to knot the game at 5-5. Caleb Whalen, who scored the go-ahead run, was 2 for 3 in the series-clinching win. Brewers ace Jordan Desguin came in for relief duty and earned the win despite having his worst outing of the season. Desguin went four innings, giving up five runs and five hits while walking three and striking out three. Wes Wilson kept his recent hitting surge intact, hitting a RBI triple. "We've had our hitting coordinator come in and talk to us about what our strengths are and what our weaknesses are," said Wilson, a former Clemson standout. "You want to work on those things, and also, in certain counts, what pitches you're hitting better than others. It's really helped." Helena Game One Box Score Thank goodness for that five-run 1st on Tuesday before the storm; impressive save for RHP Aaron Myers... Helena Game One Game Log *** In the nightcap, Ogden pitchers Rob McDonnell, Johan Diaz and Jose Santos held the Brewers to just four combined hits. Diaz, who gave up one run and two hits in 2 1/3 innings, earned the win. Ogden home runs in the first and second inning by Cody Thomas and Keibert Ruiz boosted Los Angeles Dodgers' rookie affiliate. Nathan Rodriguez homered for the Brewers in the second inning and finished the night 2 for 3. The Brewers have won four of their last seven, and hope to take that momentum into the second half, which begins Thursday in a three-game series at Missoula. "The way we finished the first half gives us hope we can be strong in the second," manager Nestor Corredor said. "I feel like we're going to keep swinging the bat and do some damage in the second half," Wilson added. BREWERS TRIO NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM Brewers pitchers Jordan Desguin, Colton Cross and Nash Walters were named to the Pioneer League All-Star team, which takes on the Northwest League All-Star team Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Ogden, Utah. Desguin leads the Brewers in ERA (3.60), WHIP (1.13) and strikeouts (40). Cross (2.03 ERA) leads the Brewers in saves (3). Helena Game Two Box Score Nothing personal, but RHP Nash Walters has only made four Helena appearances, in which he's walked 19 in 12.2 innings, and he nets an All-Star nod? Six of those walks came in this game, before the vote, but still... Helena Game Two Game Log SS Gilbert Lara returned to action here.

Wilkerson pitches well in loss to Sounds Andy Reed, LebanonDemocrat.com (TN) NASHVILLE — While Aaron Wilkerson is trying to show the Milwaukee Brewers brass he’s worthy of a call-up, the former Cumberland pitcher could sue his Colorado Springs hitters for lack of run support. The Sky Sox have scored a total of one run during the 18 1/3 innings he has pitched for them since being acquired from the Boston Red Sox earlier this month, including six innings-plus in a 2-0 loss to the Nashville Sounds in a Wednesday matinee at a hot-and-steamy First Tennessee Park. To be sure, his two outings before Wednesday weren’t particularly stellar as he allowed 11 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings. But with Woody Hunt and several of his former Cumberland coaches, staff and friends looking on from the shade of the upper lower level of the first-base stands, the former NAIA All-American put on the type of show Hunt, pitching coach Kevin Hite, announcer Mitch Walters and others were used to seeing from the Texan during his time on Cumberland Square in 2010-11. He allowed three singles and no walks while striking out six. “I had a good mix today - fastball, curveball, changeup, they were all working for me,” Wilkerson said. “I felt comfortable throwing any pitch on any count, keeping the hitters off balance.” After retiring the first nine Sounds in order, he gave up a quiet run in the fourth when leadoff batter Billy Burns singled to center, stole second and finished the trip around the bases on a groundout and sacrifice fly to center. Jaycob Brugman and Renato Nunez singled to open the Sounds seventh, prompting Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet to end his day after 91 pitches, including 66 strikes. Brugman ended up scoring a run. Wilkerson fell to 0-3 with a 6.38 earned-run average since coming to the Pacific Coast League. Before the game, Wilkerson met with his college coaches outside the Sky Sox dugout. “It’s always a good thing to see familiar faces and having the support base anywhere I go,” Wilkerson said. Wilkerson enjoyed a 2.44 ERA with a 4-2 record in nine outings with Pawtucket before the trade. Historically, the PCL is considered more of an offensive league with many of its teams located in the higher altitude and dryer air of the West while Pawtucket plays in the Eastern Time Zone-based International League. But he doesn’t necessarily agree with the stereotype. “There are a lot of similarities and a few differences,” Wilkerson said. “Here it’s more of a contact league than a powerhouse league. There are still guys who have the power here. It’s a little different style of play here. You get more bunts here, more strategy here.” Wilkerson’s numbers at Pawtucket had many in the Boston media salivating at the thought of Wilkerson trying his hand at Fenway Park. In fact, one Beantown scribe reported, and was repeated by others (including this outlet) he was on his way to Boston. But the Red Sox chose journeyman Sean O’Sullivan instead. “It’s out of my hands, it’s not anything I can control,” Wilkerson said. “I can only control what’s on the field. “For me to put myself in that kind of situation, that makes me feel pretty good about it.” For now, Wilkerson is focused on the daily grind and hope it’s enough for a September call-up when major-league rosters are expanded from 25 to as many as 40 players (though teams rarely call up that many). “It’s everybody’s goal here is to make it up,” Wilkerson said. “It’s one of those things that are on your mind, but you don’t really think about it too much. Kind of take it day to day and make sure you produce on the field.”

Brewers prospect Lucas Erceg rises quickly By Todd Rosiak of the Journal Sentinel

Still so frustrating we can't see earlier 2016 versions of this list. Tons of new names this time around, and unless we log the exact current 30 each update here, we're not sure exactly what the movement was since their last update.

I want to heartily thank reillymcshane for stepping in and offering to handle Colorado Springs duties for the remainder of the season, as of today. Please do not underestimate what my now four fellow Link Reporters do for us all season long, and they all know how to communicate with me and amongst themselves when asking for a day off, which is rare (please don't be afraid to do so). Much appreciated and thanks so much!

Michael Blazek's option was less than 20 days (16), so it appears his final minor league option was not lost; could play into 2017's roster plans.

RHP Tim Dillard activated from the 7-day DL at Colorado Springs, backfilling RHP Michael Blazek's return to Milwaukee (due to RHP Jacob Barnes' elbow soreness). The Sky Sox are at an uneven 14-11 pitcher-position player split at this time.

Hader, Nottingham, three Brevard starting pitchers, two Helena infielders, and a highly drafted Maryvale catcher on this list -- Via Baseball America -- The List: Youngest Players In Each League, July 2016 *** And why Javier Betancourt doesn't appear on the Southern League list.

AUDIO via Brewers.com: Lane Grindle's latest "Brewers on Tap" podcast includes interviews with Helena Brewers Manager Nestor Corredor and players (Helena audio begins at the 04:00 minute mark); OF Demi Orimoloye interview at the 17:00 minute mark, followed by OF Caleb Whalen; cool that Lane made this trip...

That was from June 20th. Look at the night he had Tuesday, wow. Good for him.

VIDEO via MiLB.com: Relief pitcher Stephen Peterson reflects on his career in baseball and experiences with the Shuckers

Shuckers pitching keeps team in games Patrick Ochs, Biloxi Sun-Herald Nice article because it incorporates quotes from Pitching Coach Chris Hook discussing Wei-Chung Wang, Brandon Woodruff, and Taylor Jungmann...

Learning to adapt Former La Porte High School star DeMuth shines, moves up to Double A for Brewers By Zack Eldridge, Michigan City News Dispatch Staff Writer For the first few months of the season, Dustin DeMuth struggled to get into a rhythm. Now he seems to be flourishing. Last year, DeMuth played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the lower A level team of the Milwaukee Brewers. Then, at the beginning of this season, he got moved up to Brevard County (Fla.), a higher A level team. Then, on Tuesday, DeMuth got called up to the Double A Biloxi (Miss.) Shuckers. The former La Porte High School standout has thrived since his early scuffles with Brevard County, the Advanced A affiliate of the Brewers. “It’s went pretty well,” DeMuth said. “The first half of the season was kind of an adjustment period, just getting used to the pitching and the speed of play, and stuff like that. So I kind of got through that. That was a little bit of a rough one. But now, into June and July, I’m feeling a lot more comfortable at the plate, just sort of seeing the ball a lot better. And starting to play better as a result.” DeMuth, who was drafted by the Brewers in the fifth round of the 2014 draft, paced Brevard County with a .287 batting average. The left-handed hitter had 105 hits in 96 games this season. He had a team-leading 43 RBIs and six home runs. His on-base percentage was .358 and his slugging percentage was a team-best .404. In his last 10 games, DeMuth is hitting .361 with four multi-hit games. DeMuth said the key to his development this campaign has been staying within himself. “I’m really trying to not do too much, just do my job,” DeMuth said. “And just continue to be as consistent as possible. Just trying to keep the same approach at the plate for every at-bat. I’m not trying to chase pitches out of my zone, or chase pitches that I don’t want to hit. Just trying to look for the right pitch and just drive it somewhere.” At times, DeMuth was clutch for the Manatees. He ripped a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 16th inning, leading Brevard County to a 4-3 win over Jupiter on July 13. “It was great,” he said. “The games can get kind of long, and with it being extra innings, it could have gone on for a while. So it was great to end the game and get a win for the team.” DeMuth went 3-for-6 in that contest with the homer and two RBIs. Most of his pro career so far, DeMuth has been a third baseman. However, with Brevard County, he played first base. DeMuth said the transition was a little tough at the beginning, but once he got used to it, playing first base came pretty naturally. He also added playing another position is another option for the Brewers and should only benefit him in the future. DeMuth said recently it’d be special if he could possibly move up a level later this season. “That’d be great, that’s the goal,” he said before he got called up to Double A Biloxi. “Always coming into the season, you want to finish a little higher than what you started at. That’s definitely the goal and that would be awesome.”

As archived in full within our Helena / Maryvale season-long feature thread -- QUITE THE CHANGEUP Brewers ace Desguin started career as shortstop Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record A junior college coach posed a question to Jordan Desguin, a query that would have never hit the bearded Californian's ears if he opted to stay at Florida State University.

QUITE THE CHANGEUP Brewers ace Desguin started career as shortstop Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/5d/95db4112-df25-55e9-bc6c-ca96bbccc04e/579837dcadaba.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C811 James Ridle photo, BMGphotos.com A junior college coach posed a question to Jordan Desguin, a query that would have never hit the bearded Californian's ears if he opted to stay at Florida State University. Desguin, then a sophomore at Feather River Community College, had recently been plucked from his lifetime position of shortstop to help fill an injury-riddled pitching staff. He was adequate defensively at FSU, but struggled against ACC-level pitching. At FRCC, though, he exhibited the sort of raw, strong and crafty right arm that had a higher ceiling than his efforts in the infield. This wasn't going to be a temporary change. "How long do you want to play this game?" Desguin recalled the coach asking. "You can stick to shortstop and end your career in college, or you can pitch and have a shot at professional baseball." After earning Golden Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year, signing with NCAA Division I Florida Gulf Coast University -- he went 6-1 with a 3.63 ERA -- and being drafted in the 36th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, he's happy he chose the latter. Desguin gave up shortstop for pitching in 2014 and is admittedly still scratching his potential's surface. Just over two years later, his numbers would suggest he'd been on the bump the duration of his prep and college careers. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound right-hander leads the Helena Brewers, Milwaukee's rookie affiliate, in ERA (2.75), strikeouts (37), WHIP (1.03) and wins (2) in seven appearances. He posted a 2.86 ERA for the Brewers' Arizona League club in 2015, striking out 28 in 28 innings. "I'm learning every day. I'm trying to get better with what I have," Desguin said. "I've been surrounded by great coaches who've taught me a lot." And it all started with a playful knuckle ball. In the summer between transferring from Florida State to Feather River in Quincy, California, Desguin, then expected to be a key cog at shortstop, developed a knuckle ball that was revered by his teammates, but nothing anyone thought would ever be utilized. During the forthcoming season, however, three pitchers went down with injuries. Coaches, cognizant of Desguin's pure arm strength and tricky pitch, gave him a de facto tryout. He impressed. Now, the budding Desguin uses four pitches -- a fastball, slider, curve and change-up -- none of which are of the knuckle ilk. His fastball is consistently in the low 90s, but he was clocked as high as 97 while at FGCU, where he left after his junior season. In his first start at FGCU, he went a full nine innings, striking out five and walking one while allowing just four hits in a 8-1 win against the University of Miami, which later advanced to the College World Series. In his first start in Helena last month, Desguin gave up no runs and just three hits in five innings of work, striking out five. "I've mainly just been focusing on my four pitches," Desguin said. "And the way our defense has been playing has given me a lot of confidence."

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 Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: Nashville, TN Mobile, AL Viera, FL Clinton, IA Helena, MT Tempe, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Broadcast note: Mobile one of only two Southern League outposts not to provide MiLB.TV.

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Completion of Suspended Game Helena Regularly Scheduled Game Maryvale DSL Brewers MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Aaron Wilkerson at Nashville (Athletics), 11:30 AM pre-game, 12:05 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him 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 Taylor Jungmann at Mobile (Diamondbacks), 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. Thaddeus Krzus (@Shucks1stIntern) 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. ********** Brevard County: RHP Freddy Peralta at home vs. Tampa (Yankees), 5:35 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Charlotte feed) Unfortunately, the Manatees have dropped their broadcast coverage for 2016. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. Ten of the 12 Florida State League teams provide audio (some only for home games), we'll do our best to let you know when an opponent's audio is going to be available. ********** Wisconsin: LHP Jake Drossner at Clinton (Mariners), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime; expect RHP Miguel Diaz to pitch in a tandem role 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. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on local TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (10) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (29) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule (scroll to bottom of link) so you can coordinate your DVR activity. ********** Helena: First, it's the completion of Tuesday's suspended seven-inning game (Brewers lead 5-0 in the top of the 2nd), then RHP Scott Serigstad in the nightcap at home vs. Ogden (Dodgers), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome and look forward to hearing first-year Voice of the H-Crew Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham on Twitter). ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Angels' complex in Tempe, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Nationals, 9:30 AM, although 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.

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