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VIDEO via WLOX: Lowlights on a disappointing Shuckers' evening

Final: Colorado Springs 3, Round Rock 2, 14 innings Sky Sox Survive To Win 3-2 In 14 Pitcher's duel goes Sky Sox way after 14th inning rally plates winning run By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Nate Orf hit his first home run of the season and scored the winning run for the Sky Sox on Monday. And did this for Josh Hader in the 1st -- The summary does a nice job of detailing Hader's night, and explains how each team scored in the 12th. Colorado Springs Box Score Nice mound work by RHP's Austin Ross and Ariel Pena, to be sure... SS Orlando Arcia 0-for-6 with a walk, now hitting .270; Kyle Wren on base thrice, .956 OPS in 61 AAA at-bats in 2016... Colorado Springs Game Log Team RISP: 1-for-14. Team LOB: 12. Team RISP: 1-for-15. Team LOB: 13. Sky Sox first listed, wow, clutch pitching galore, not so much at the plate...

AUDIO via Monday's Sky Sox pregame: Catcher/DH Josmil Pinto

VIDEO via Fox11 Online: From the Timber Rattlers game *** Rattler Radio Blog Postgame Entry: Postgame audio, photos, and this --

By the way, that's ten losses in a row for the 23-50 Sea Cows.

Phillies minor-league pitcher injured in freak accident Happened at Space Coast Stadium in Brevard last week, yikes...

As far as considering a renewal, it wouldn't be the fans who are worn down by losing records, it'd be team ownership and management. And you can ask any front office staff member at any affiliate, things around the entire operation are a lot more enjoyable on a day-to-day basis when the team is contending. And it's that small subset of ownership/staff that's going to make the call on future affiliation.

Final: DSL Yankees #2 Squad 10, DSL Brewers 5 Not even that close, as the D-Crew scored three in the bottom of the 9th. Att: 175. Maybe the first time we've seen an attendance figure from the Brewers' complex. DSL Brewers Box Score LHP Johan Dominguez finally gave up a run (several, actually), roughed up in a relief role. The two players we highlighted Friday as leaving with likely injuries, SS Luis Manon and 1B Josue Herrera, did not play. We won't mention that on a daily basis, but will keep an eye out for their respective returns. DSL Brewers Game Log Up to six passed balls on the season for rookie catcher Jose Sibrian, can't catch a break from the official scorers, no doubt... DSL Brewers Bottom of the 4th Jose Sibrian lines out to second baseman Sandy Mota. Aaron Familia walks. Bryan Connell pops out to first baseman Luis Sanchez. Luis Avalo singles on a ground ball to shortstop Borinquen Mendez. Aaron Familia to 2nd. With Jesus Lujano batting, wild pitch by Deivi Garcia, Aaron Familia to 3rd. Luis Avalo to 2nd. Jesus Lujano walks. Bryan Torres lines out to second baseman Sandy Mota. DSL Yankees2 Top of the 5th Defensive Substitution: Javier Castillo replaces catcher Jose Sibrian, batting 3rd. Defensive switch from first base to catcher for Luis Avalo. That's awfully early, and it wasn't a blowout yet -- hopefully Sibrian's OK, something to keep an eye on this week.

Perry has posted an Instagram photo that includes his text "Down right now but I'll be back up soon... Real soon #RoadToRecovery"

Timber Rattlers DVR Alerts (including tonight!) MON, June 27, vs. Clinton LumberKings, 7:00 PM, MyNew32 TV TUE, June 28, vs. Clinton LumberKings, 12:00 PM, TWC SportsChannel WED, June 29, vs. Clinton LumberKings, 7:00 PM, MyNew32 TV THU, June 30, vs. Clinton LumberKings, 7:00 PM, TWC SportsChannel NOTE: Tuesday's matinee game is an addition to the original schedule.

Sunday's game --

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: Round Rock, TX Biloxi, MS Tampa, FL Grand Chute, WI Helena, MT Surprise, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

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

Monday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: LHP Josh Hader at Round Rock (Rangers), 6:30 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 Brandon Woodruff at home vs. Montgomery (Rays), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:10 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 Eric Hanhold and TBD in a doubleheader at Tampa (Yankees), 4:00 PM gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link (Tampa 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: RHP Jordan Yamamoto 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. 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: RHP Gentry Fortuno at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome and look forward to hearing first-year Voice of the H-Crew Craig Durham ([b@CraigMDurham[/b] on Twitter). ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Rangers' complex in Surprise, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Yankees' #2 Squad, 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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ESPN 540 Milwaukee audio -- FRIDAY: Tom Haudricourt MONDAY: Tom Haudricourt *** WTMJ audio -- MONDAY: Tom Haudricourt *** Via WSSP 105.7 FM -- MONDAY: Adam McCalvy MONDAY: Ed Sedar

Makes room for RHP Junior Rincon in Biloxi.

VIDEO via KXLH: Yes, all the scenes from the Helena game flare-ups (and the Bobby Knight reference!)

VIDEO via WLOX: More from Biloxi (Sunday's game)

Final: Arizona Rangers 7, Arizona Brewers 3 Weather: 103 degrees, cloudy. Wind: 6 mph, Out to LF. Maryvale Box Score RHP Nelson Hernandez was tagged for seven runs (five earned) in his five innings of work, so the four innings of scoreless relief work that followed mattered little in terms of the final score. CF Nicolas Pierre is now officially listed as "Nic Pierre" on MiLB.com. Four Brewers reached base twice, with first baseman Jay Feliciano the only to do so with two base hits (he was also caught stealing). We're rooting for 27th round pick RF Nick Cain (Faulkner State Community College in Alabama), the dude can mash (2015-16 NAIA stats), but off to an 0-for-15 start to his pro career (one walk). Maryvale Game Log

Saturday's Game (the Wei-Chung Wang special) --

Final: Great Falls 3, Helena 2 Voyagers Score Two in 8th for 3-2 Victory Four Ejected in Wild Sunday Matinee By Craig Durham / Helena Brewers Well, if there was ever a teaser to force you to click on a game summary link, that'd be the one... *** Actually, looks like only three were ejected, and only one Brewer, as noted in Craig's summary. The Great Falls Tribune game story focuses on the Voyagers, naturally, but did include this: Helena skipper Nestor Corredor exited in the ninth after a tough call on a Helena steal try at third, leaving the field Bobby Knight-style with a chair toss from the dugout. Helena Box Score Have a day, catcher Nathan Rodriguez. The 21st round pick was 2-for-4 at the plate with a double and two stolen bases, and also threw out all three baserunners who attempted to steal second base on him. Just the kind of effort we try to highlight that often goes overlooked in a game summary . Gilbert Lara walked in four plate appearances, so there's that. 23rd round Texas A&M 1B Ronnie Gideon, now with two Helena home runs in 19 AB's, hit five in 2016 in just 67 college at-bats. He only started 20 of the 36 games he played in (college stats 2016) and 2014-15, look under "career stats". So far, good scouting on that pick... Helena Game Log

Brewers’ Michael Reed, Corey Knebel enjoy a homecoming in Round Rock By Kevin Lyttle - Austin American-Statesman Staff http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/728/img/photos/2016/06/26/b6/70/jwj-Express-1211.jpg Former Leander standout Michael Reed of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of the game against the Express at Dell Diamond in Round Rock on Saturday. Reed, along with teammates and ex-Longhorns Corey Knebel and Taylor Jungmann, have had a taste of the major leagues and are hoping to get back there soon JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMAN ROUND ROCK — The Austin-area chapter of the Milwaukee Brewers had varying samples of major-league ball in 2015. But establishing a residency in the big leagues is a tricky thing. Former Leander outfielder Michael Reed and former Texas Longhorns All-American closer Corey Knebel, a Georgetown High graduate, are in town with the Colorado Sky Sox playing the Express. Struggling starting pitcher Taylor Jungmann, another former Longhorn All-American and Georgetown ex, was recently sent to extended spring training in Arizona to try to get it back together. “Baseball is a humbling game,” said Reed, 23, a fifth-round draft choice in 2011. “I climbed through Double-A and Triple-A last year and reached the majors in September. This year I’ve faced adversity. I started out hot then hit a cold streak. Now I’m swinging the bat well again, but it’s a roller-coaster ride. You’ve got to minimize the ‘down’ periods.” Reed is on a high. Prior to Sunday's game, he is 16 for 37 (.432) with 10 RBIs in his last 10 games. That hiked his season average to .262 with 27 RBIs. The No. 2-hole hitter is second on the team with 37 runs scored. In his first at bat during this four-game series, Reed hit a high drive deep over the left-field fence at Dell Diamond, drawing applause from a few rows of fans over the first-base dugout. “This is home,” he said. “I come back here in the offseason and train 10 minutes from here. My parents live in Cedar Park, and I have a lot of family and friends here.” Knebel, 24, a 2013 Detroit first-round pick, quickly reached the majors but has been used as a trade chip by the Tigers and Rangers. He’s pitched in 61 MLB games with a 3.98 ERA but walked six batters in four innings with the Brewers this year. He hasn’t allowed a run in four innings with the Sky Sox. “I’ve got to stop walking people,” he said. “That’s what’s been kind of hit and miss with me, what’s holding me back. “It’s overthinking. If I get behind a guy, I feel like I’ve got to make the perfect pitch. Then I get behind 2 and 0, and I think, ‘OK, I can’t throw it here or there.’ I’ve just got to cut loose. I have the stuff to get batters out.” Jungmann, a first-round selection in 2011, looked good last year in Milwaukee with a 9-8 record and 3.77 ERA in 21 starts. But nothing was working this year. After posting a 9.15 ERA in five starts for the Brewers, he was sent to Colorado Springs, where he put up a 9.87 mark in eight starts before the organization called a halt. Reed earned his first MLB promotion last September and went 2 for 6 with a double in seven games. “It was an unbelievable feeling,” Reed said. “All the work I put in from childhood on up paid off at that moment. I kept my bat, my batting glove, the ball from my first hit, the ticket from that game. It’s all in my house.” Reed, the Brewers’ No. 17 prospect according to Baseball America, is a table-setter who walked 73 times last year to help his .371 on-base percentage. A good fielder, he has gap power and ripped 33 doubles with 70 RBIs. He stole 59 bases total over the 2014-15 seasons. Reed already has 43 walks and a .389 OBP in 2016. “Speed is a big part of my game,” he said, “and I get on base any way I can.” Reed and Knebel, who live only several miles apart, enjoy trading high school tales from Leander and Georgetown. “The only time I faced him, I hit him in the ribs,” Knebel said. “He’s reminded me a few times.”

Final: Round Rock 7, Colorado Springs 0 Sky Sox Offense Stifled In 7-0 Loss Sky Sox produce just two base hits in loss to Express By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox *** Colorado Springs Box Score Sky Sox first hit came with one out in the 8th. Looks like 26-year-old LHP Michael Roth was a wise minor league free agent signing by the Rangers (MiLB.com feature story on his Sunday effort). Colorado Springs Game Log From the linked summary above -- "Wily Peralta pitched four innings on the mound, allowing four earned runs on five hits while striking out four." LHP Sam Freeman allowed two inherited Peralta runners to score, but there were no outs when he entered.

AUDIO: Sky Sox pre-game with Timber Rattlers Hitting Coach Al LeBoeuf (Part One) LeBoeuf discusses his health background, which has been documented before, but is still a fascinating listen in audio form. LeBoeuf is filling in for a couple of weeks at the AAA level for Bob Skube. We don't learn why Skube is out, apparently that was discussed in Part Two, to be aired later this season, perhaps even after Skube's return.