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Brewers looking for suitable Class AAA affiliate that will stand test of time Tom Haudricourt, Journal-Sentinel

Final: Omaha 11, Colorado Springs 9 Sky Sox Fall 11-9 To Omaha in Slugfest Sky Sox take early lead, but Storm Chasers rally and hold on to defeat Sox By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Be sure to read the summary above to learn how the Sky Sox blew a 6-0 3rd inning lead... *** First of all, a record April crowd in Omaha for this very cool give-away, the Mike Moustakas Bobble-Antler -- http://www.stadiumgiveawayexchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Mike-Moustaka-Bobble-Antler-Omaha-Storm-Chasers-4-23-2016.jpg *** Colorado Springs Box Score So why did RHP Austin Ross make the start and RHP Hiram Burgos jump in late (and struggle badly)? The scheduled starter for Colorado Springs arrived late following a flight delay and entered with his team ahead after Austin Ross pitched the first two innings. Did Burgos miss the team flight to Omaha and had to follow-up? Ugly box score line for Hiram... Some Sky Sox bats remain on fire, even in a more neutral setting like Omaha. Hernan Perez would likely be a very capable infield backup on any number of big league clubs right now, and Manny Pina wants to lay claim to a Milwaukee spot upon the inevitable Jonathan Lucroy deal. Colorado Springs Game Log I'm not caught up on my Twitter timeline as of this early morning hour, but like Isan Diaz early in the day, an as-of-now unexplained early departure for Orlando Arcia, notice, he too, played in the field but was not involved in any direct defensive plays after his final at-bat -- Col. Springs Top of the 4th Eric Young Jr. grounds out, third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert to first baseman Jose Martinez. Keon Broxton grounds out, third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert to first baseman Jose Martinez. Orlando Arcia singles on a line drive to left fielder Travis Snider. With Michael Reed batting, Orlando Arcia picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher John Lannan to first baseman Jose Martinez to second baseman Whit Merrifield. Omaha Bottom of the 4th Tony Cruz strikes out swinging, catcher Manny Pina to first baseman Andy Wilkins. Dusty Coleman called out on strikes. Reymond Fuentes singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Reed. Whit Merrifield doubles (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Keon Broxton. Reymond Fuentes scores. Cheslor Cuthbert flies out to right fielder Ben Guez. Col. Springs Top of the 5th Michael Reed singles on a fly ball to right fielder Reymond Fuentes. Hernan Perez flies out to center fielder Brett Eibner. Jake Elmore singles on a line drive to left fielder Travis Snider. Michael Reed to 2nd. Manny Pina flies out to left fielder Travis Snider. Andy Wilkins grounds out, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Jose Martinez. Omaha Bottom of the 5th Defensive switch from third base to shortstop for Hernan Perez. Defensive Substitution: Garin Cecchini replaces shortstop Orlando Arcia, batting 2nd, playing third base. *** LF Keon Broxton (yes, Michael Reed played CF in this one) -- Broxton was 0-for-4 with a walk, and is now just 4-for-22 with the Sky Sox, but has walked four times. Reed was 1-for-4 with a walk.

No walks and a 1.53 ERA through three starts for one of the most unique statistical pitchers we've ever followed within the Link Report -- RHP Jorge Ortega. The big triple was Javier Betancourt's first extra-base hit of the season (13-for-39, two walks).

Wisconsin fits nicely for T-Rats catcher Tim Froberg, Appleton Post-Crescent

Link includes VIDEO interview, several of the quotes included below -- Wisconsin fits nicely for T-Rats catcher Tim Froberg, Appleton Post-Crescent http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/5baf692044f9d95e1274d5d33c86f6e6afdbc2e7/c=86-271-1640-2343&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2016/04/24/Appleton/B9321835736Z.1_20160424001115_000_GN4E5H295.1-0.jpg Wisconsin’s Max McDowell rounds first on a double. The Timber Rattlers catcher has hit .303 in his first 10 games of the season. (Photo: Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) Max McDowell Position: Catcher Age: 22 Residence: North Huntington, Penn. Height/weight: 6-2, 205. Bats/throws: Right/right. Acquired: Was a 13th round pick by Milwaukee out of the University of Connecticut in the 2015 draft. GRAND CHUTE - Max McDowell is working in the heart of Packer and Badger country, but it’s going to be tough to get him to switch allegiances. When you grow up in Pittsburgh, the Steelers become a part of your life. And when you attend college at the University of Connecticut, UConn basketball gets in your blood. Sports loyalties aside, the 22-year-old Wisconsin Timber Rattlers catcher is adjusting smoothly to his new environment in Grand Chute. He even knows about cheese curds. “I played in the Northwoods League for the La Crosse Loggers my freshman year in college,” said McDowell. “That was my first time in Wisconsin. I got the whole cheese curd thing out of the way.” The second-year pro is off to a solid start with the Rattlers. He has been splitting catching duties with Mitch Ghelfi and entered weekend play hitting .303 in 10 games. McDowell is also a strong defensive catcher and a steadying influence behind the plate. Q: As a catcher, what’s it like working with all these talented young arms? A: “I really enjoy it. There is always a lot to work on. Every time they throw a ball, they’re working on something and it’s fun to be a part of the development process. You do a lot of behind the scenes stuff with them. You’re always working with them on the little things to get those little improvements that in the end will pay big dividends.” Q: Physically, catching is tough on the body. Does it wear you down? A: “It’s a good position. Your body doesn’t always feel 100 percent, but that’s what you sign up for. You’ve got to love it and I love it.” Q: Has catcher always been your position? A: “I grew up playing just about every position there is. I didn’t start catching until the middle of high school and then I started to focus on it. But I always told my coaches that if you need me at another spot, I’ll play it. I’m a big believer that the more positions you can play, the better ballplayer you will be. I played a little outfield my last year in college to give my legs a break and I played a couple games at first base.” Q: What was your college baseball experience like at UConn? A: “Loved it. It was a great three years. I had great coaches and great teammates, and we got to see a lot of different cities. I’m still in contact with a lot of those guys.” Q: In addition to the beating you took behind the plate, you were hit by 20 pitches your final (junior) year at UConn, which I believe was a nation high. How did you deal with that extra pounding on your body? A: “That (getting hit by pitches) is a part of the game. It’s not going to bother me. I’m used to it behind the plate. If you want to give me a free base, I’ll take it.” Q: UConn has had so much success in basketball. How big is basketball on campus? And as a student, did you get into the fan aspect of it? A: “It’s definitely the sport to be up there. They pride themselves on being the basketball capital of the world. We’d go to both men’s and women’s games and have fun being a part of the student section. Both programs are really fun to watch, although for the women’s games, you’d better get there early. Some of my best memories were the year (2014) when UConn won both (men’s and women’s NCAA basketball championships). It was my sophomore year and it was one of the craziest weeks of my life. The place was just packed for every game and it was such a fun environment. You’d have kids camping out before every game.” Q: So I’m guessing you’re a March Madness guy? A: “It’s one of my favorite times of the year, just because of my experience at UConn. I have such good memories of the runs those teams made.” Q: Do you know Ryan Radue (a former Fox Valley Lutheran pitcher) who has been a part of the UConn baseball program in recent years? A: “He was my roommate my freshman year. Great kid, great attitude, an amazing kid. I have a lot of cool memories with him. I was with him three years, so he’s one of my good friends. I still talk to him. He was a great pitcher for us.” Q: You grew up in Pittsburgh and describe yourself as an avid Pirates fan. Any Pirates memories that stay with you? A: “I remember watching Mark McGwire hit his 58th home run (in 1998). The ball landed just a couple rows down from me. I almost caught that one. And I remember going with my parents to see Three Rivers Stadium demolished, which was cool. I’d get to four of five Pirates games a year, but we’d watch them on television all the time.” Q: The Pirates struggled for so many years. How cool is it to see them have success again? A: “There’s a big buzz in Pittsburgh right now about the Pirates, and it’s a lot different from when they were losing. People have Pirates fever. They’re excited to see the team win.” Q: How big of a Steelers and Penguins fan are you? A: “I’m a big Steelers fan and that kind of comes with the territory. If you grow up in Pittsburgh, you’d better be a Steelers fan. I love watching the success they’ve had. There are rumors that we’re the best fans in the country and our road attendance kind of speaks for itself. Steelers fans are very passionate about their team and they hold the team accountable. They want to win. I’ve always enjoyed the Penguins, too. They’re hot right now and I’m following their playoff run. Q: Any favorite Steelers memories or players? A: “There was Santonio Holmes’ (game-winning) toe-tap catch in the back of the end zone in the (2009) Super Bowl. And in the same game, James Harrison ran that interception back 100 yards. Those two plays always ring a bell for me. I was a big Hines Ward fan. He was a gritty guy who loved to compete and always had a smile on his face. It was always fun to watch (former coach Bill) Cowher. He’s still a big part of it. He’s always around Pittsburgh.” Q: You’re in Packers country now. How tough was it watching the Steelers lose to the Packers in the 2011 Bowl? A: “That was a tough one, but it was a good game to watch. I haven’t been to a Packer game yet, but I’d love to get up there and see Lambeau and experience all the history. Q: Do you know that (Packers coach) Mike McCarthy hails from Pittsburgh? A: “Oh yeah. That’s definitely known around Pittsburgh. But he’s more of a Packer guy now. I’m not sure how much he associates himself with Pittsburgh.” Q: Did you play football and other sports growing up? A: “ I played football my first two years in high school, and basketball my freshman year. In football, I was a wide receiver and safety, and I kicked for us. I could get out to about 40 yards comfortably on field goals. But after my sophomore year, I kind of knew baseball was where I needed to spend my time at. I grew up playing any sport I could and was always a busy guy. My parents, God bless them, would be taking me to three different practices a day. I was a big soccer guy growing up. I loved soccer and it was my main sport. It was kind of hard giving up those sports because I loved competing. But I still tried to be a part of them and went to all the games to watch my friends play.” Q: You’ve said that you like to pattern your game after Jonathan Lucroy. As a catcher, did you get to work with him in spring training? A: “I really enjoy watching him catch and how he works back there. It was fun to be around him in spring training, and seeing it in person. I just like the way he catches. No one is going to catch the same way, obviously, but there’s definitely a lot of things you can learn.” Q: How weird is that you are now catching his brother (David, a relief pitcher for the Timber Rattlers)? A: “Well, they’re two separate people so I don’t like to put those two together. He (David Lucroy) is a good friend of mine. He’s a good guy and we like to get out on the golf course.” The tool box “Defensively, I like the grind that he has. He loves blocking the baseball and he’s very effective at it. As far as his catch and release, he’s very accurate. He doesn’t have a big arm, but has an above-average release and above-average accuracy. He’s puts the ball right on the bag. He’s had a nice throw-out percentage so far. He’s learning our pitchers and his pitch sequence calling is getter better. “Offensively, he has a very short stroke and he’s put together some competitive at bats. I like having our two older catchers in the middle of our lineup. I’ve been very happy with his overall approach so far.” – Matt Erickson, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager FAVORITES MLB team growing up: “Pittsburgh Pirates. My grandfather would have the game on (television) every night.” MLB player: “Jack Wilson was probably my favorite Pirate. I grew up playing shortstop and he was a gritty, in-the-dirt-all-the-time kind of guy. I liked Brian Giles, too. And I was always a big fan of (Derek) Jeter. I liked his attitude, his leadership and how he showed up every day ready to compete.” Food: “The basics. Chicken parm, chicken alfredo, pizza, anything with calories in it. TV show: “The Big Bang Theory.” Musical group/artist: “Whatever is on the radio. Musically, I’m kind of a jack of all trades. I listen to it all.” Hobbies outside baseball: “I’ve started golfing a lot. But really, anything with competition ... ping pong, foosball, you name it. If it involves competition, I want to be a part of it. My friends will tell you how competitive I am. Whether it’s rock-paper-scissors or video games, I want to win. I’ll stay up all night if I have to.” Best advice: “Before each game, my dad would say, ‘Have fun and play hard.’ Every day I remind myself of that simple message.”

Wisconsin Top of the 3rd Luis Aviles grounds out, shortstop Edmundo Sosa to first baseman Orlando Olivera. Isan Diaz strikes out swinging. Monte Harrison strikes out swinging. Peoria Bottom of the 3rd Leobaldo Pina called out on strikes. Craig Aikin strikes out swinging. Eliezer Alvarez lines out to left fielder Sthervin Matos. Wisconsin Top of the 4th David Denson called out on strikes. Max McDowell called out on strikes. Blake Allemand grounds out, first baseman Orlando Olivera to pitcher Junior Fernandez. Peoria Bottom of the 4th Defensive Substitution: Elvis Rubio replaces shortstop Isan Diaz, batting 1st, playing left field. Defensive switch from left field to first base for Sthervin Matos. Defensive switch from first base to shortstop for Luis Aviles. Edmundo Sosa homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field. R. J. Dennard strikes out swinging. Orlando Olivera doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Elvis Rubio. Jose Godoy walks. Thomas Spitz lines out softly to first baseman Sthervin Matos in foul territory. Vaughn Bryan strikes out swinging. *** That was the 2nd strikeout swinging of the game for Isan Diaz. We saw multiple instances last season at the lower levels of the system where it appeared players were pulled for either lack of hustle, or perhaps "over-frustration" after poor at-bats. Notice in this case, Diaz did play another half-inning of defense after that second strikeout, but wasn't involved in any plays. In other words, we don't know why Diaz was pulled; indications are it's not injury-related (was it discipline, illness, or other). *** Also, you may have seen my Twitter timeline from earlier in the game, as this happened: Peoria Bottom of the 2nd Jose Godoy flies out to left fielder Sthervin Matos. Thomas Spitz lines out, pitcher Freddy Peralta to first baseman Luis Aviles. Vaughn Bryan strikes out swinging. How did that happen? A liner right at Peralta's head, glanced off his glove and the bill of his cap, and then popped a substantial distance over to first base. Chris Mehring's initial call (he couldn't be faulted considering the distance the ball traveled) was that the side of Peralta's head took the shot, but Peralta remained in the game as luck was on Freddy's side. *** Thanks to a big two-out, two-run single from Monte Harrison in the 5th, the Rattlers are up 2-1 in the 8th inning at Peoria, behind Peralta and Marcos Diplan. If you're reading this live (approx. 2:45 Central), listen here.

Happy 25th to Biloxi OF Kyle Wren, off to a tough start (.489 OPS in 45 plate appearances), but hopefully a birthday can turn things around for him.

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 *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Omaha, NE Pearl, MS Clearwater, FL Peoria, IL

Follow Saturday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Hiram Burgos at Omaha (Royals), 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 Jorge Ortega at Mississippi (Braves), 5:40 PM pre-game, 6:00 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 Angel Ventura at Clearwater (Phillies), 5:15 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Clearwater 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 Freddy Peralta at Peoria (Cardinals), 12:40 PM pre-game, 1:00 gametime; expect RHP Marcos Diplan to also 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.

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AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM Fri. afternoon 4/22: Adam McCalvy

From the Link Report of Friday 4/22:

Final: Colorado Springs 8, Nashville 7 Link includes video of the walkoff... Sky Sox Walk Off To Top Sounds 8-7 Seesaw battle goes Sky Sox way as Pina provides walk-off single to end epic battle By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/8/9/2/174000892/cuts/pina_celebration1_m00mtfps_wdhhs4ra.jpg Manny Pina's walk-off single capped an epic Sky Sox ninth inning comeback. (Paat Kelly photo) *** Colorado Springs Box Score Entertaining for the local fans, that's for sure... This was RHP Tim Dillard's first appearance since he was activated from the Helena taxi squad on 4/16; on that day, RHP Jacob Barnes was placed on the Temporary Inactive List, a set of transactions not noted earlier. RHP Jorge Lopez has walked ten in 11.1 innings -- across all levels, most Brewer "top" prospects are off to less than ideal starts, to put it mildly. Colorado Springs Game Log

Final: Clearwater 2, Brevard County 1 Threshers beat Brevard County on bases loaded walk Donald Rieber Jr., Brevard County Manatees Examiner *** Brevard County Box Score Nice writeup by Mr. Rieber of a characteristically weak performance... Ned Yost IV is in his fifth season as a coach with Brevard County. He previously spent three seasons as a full-time coach with the Rookie Helena Brewers (2009-11). He served as an assistant coach with Helena in 2008. Yost played in the organization as an infielder for three seasons (2005-07) after he was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2005. Ned resides in Pine Mountain, Georgia. He is the son of former Brewers manager and current Royals skipper, Ned Yost. Yost is joined by Edwin Maysonet this year. Just saying, it can't all be Florida State League stadium and weather conditions... Brevard County Game Log Pitches-strikes: Woodruff 87-52 Four innings plus one batter -- why is this becoming such a pattern, while opposing pitchers consistently post six and seven inning starts against the 'Tees? No wonder Jorge Ortega's work is so refreshing in terms of efficiency... Sigh --- Brevard County Top of the 9th Angel Ortega strikes out swinging, catcher Gabriel Lino to first baseman Kyle Martin. Clint Coulter singles on a ground ball to shortstop Malquin Canelo. Clint Coulter advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Malquin Canelo. George Iskenderian singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Tocci. Clint Coulter out at home on the throw, center fielder Carlos Tocci to catcher Gabriel Lino. Dustin Houle grounds out, pitcher Jesen Therrien to first baseman Kyle Martin. *** Houle's slow start seems particularly disappointing, at least his .333 OBP stands out as impressive when compared among this struggling bunch.

VIDEO: Nestor Corredor (Helena) in the 2nd portion of this report

AUDIO: Thursday's pre-game interview with Sky Sox Manager Rick Sweet I've always contended we learn quite a bit during player and staff interviews, even with the occasional polite or inconsequential question. Dan Karcher does a nice job of covering multiple topics in his interviews, particularly with Sweet...

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 *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Colorado Springs, CO Pearl, MS Clearwater, FL Peoria, IL

Follow Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Jorge Lopez at home vs. Nashville (Athletics), 7:00 PM pre-game, 7:35 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 Adrian Houser at Mississippi (Braves), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 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 Brandon Woodruff at Clearwater (Phillies), 5:15 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Clearwater 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 Peoria (Cardinals), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 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. 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.

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AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 4/21: ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick *** AUDIO via ESPN 540 Milwaukee Fri. 4/22: Tom Haudricourt *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 4/22: WSSP's Tim Allen

All AUDIO via WTMJ: COO Rick Schlesinger; Thurs. 4/21 Andrew Wagner on Brewers Weekly with Justin Garcia; Thurs. 4/21 GM David Stearns; Fri. 4/22 VIDEO via WTMJ: Phillies - Brewers preview

Via the Brewers -- LHP Hobbs Johnson has been placed on the DL in Biloxi; RHP Stephen Kohlscheen has been transferred from extended spring to Biloxi. *** We had introduced you to Kohlscheen earlier here.

Final: Nashville 9, Colorado Springs 8 Sounds Survive Slugfest 9-8 Fourteen hits from the Sky Sox are not enough as Nashville holds on to win By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/0/2/6/173795026/cuts/04_21_0709SM_pk_5pvv6nw2_2li5plt6.jpg Manny Pina was one of five Sky Sox to have multiple hits in Thursday's loss. (Paat Kelly photo) *** Colorado Springs Box Score Andy Wilkins inched his batting average above .100; RHP Damien Magnifico nearly perfect on the young season... Colorado Springs Game Log Col. Springs Bottom of the 9th Hernan Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Matt McBride. Andy Wilkins singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Smolinski. Hernan Perez to 3rd. Jake Elmore grounds out, shortstop Chad Pinder to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Hernan Perez scores. Andy Wilkins to 2nd. Pitching Change: Ryan Brasier replaces Patrick Schuster. Ben Guez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Max Muncy. Andy Wilkins scores. Manny Pina reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Ryan Brasier to shortstop Chad Pinder to third baseman Renato Nunez to second baseman Joey Wendle. Ben Guez out at 3rd. Manny Pina to 2nd. Keon Broxton strikes out swinging. Frustrating end with runner in scoring position with one out...