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Final: Biloxi 5, Pensacola 2 Hader, Biloxi pitching help deliver 5-2 win over Wahoos Shuckers even series with Pensacola on Monday night *** VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi game highlights *** Hader proves unhittable in short stint No. 4 Milwaukee prospect strikes out seven in four innings for Biloxi By Kelsie Heneghan / MiLB.com Link includes Hader video and quotes... *** Biloxi Box Score Former Brewer farmhand RHP Barrett Astin toiling in the Reds' AA bullpen, appeared here; all nine of Javier Betancourt's hits are singles thus far, but a .355 OBP in the early going is suitable... Biloxi Game Log

More updates to be posted by mid-morning...thanks for your patience.

Final, Game One: Colorado Springs 3, Memphis 1 Game Two: Postponed, Cold Burgos Baffles Redbirds In 3-1 Win Sky Sox pitching dominates to earn split of shortened series against Memphis By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox *** Colorado Springs Game One Box Score After the first inning, no Memphis batter reached second base. -- That'll work, be sure to read the game summary linked above... Colorado Springs Game One Game Log *** Sky Sox breeze to victory before second game of doubleheader postponed Brent Briggeman, Colorado Springs Gazettte http://cdn.csgazette.biz/cache/sq500-13daa54baeb9d7ab17a884955d5f370f.jpg Hiram Burgos pitched five strong inning to earn his first win of the season on Monday evening. (Photo by Paat Kelly) In this cold, nobody wanted to play two. After the Sky Sox breezed through a seven-inning victory in 1 hour, 43 minutes Monday, the teams and umpires met and decided that was enough for the day and postponed the second game of the doubleheader. "Nobody was disappointed, I'll put it that way," said Sky Sox right fielder Alex Presley, whose third-inning single put Colorado Springs up for good on Memphis in the 3-1 victory. "Everybody wants to play, but certain situations make it miserable for everybody. Nobody was disappointed that we got to leave and get warm." What was supposed to be a four-game series against the Redbirds to open the home season at Security Service Field was instead limited to two games - a frigid, windblown 10-9 Memphis victory on Friday night and Monday's shortened game. Triple-A doubleheaders consist of two seven-inning games, which is the reason Monday's game didn't go nine innings. The teams will play doubleheaders June 22-23 when Memphis returns for what will now be a six-game, four-day series. Official attendance was announced at 1,381, but an in-game hand count put the actual number of people in the stadium at around 100. One toddling young fan had no competition when he climbed several rows of seats in pursuit of a foul ball. All things considered, everything cooperated Monday. The temperatures were in the mid-30s, but there was little wind and no precipitation during the game and the field was dry thanks to about six hours of snow shoveling by the Sky Sox grounds crew and staff Sunday. What's more, the pitchers stayed in the strike zone and issued just one combined walk - a free pass to Brewers top prospect Orlando Arcia, who scored a run and collected a hit for the Sky Sox. The pace was a major departure from the 3 hours, 40 minutes it took to complete Friday's opener. "You get pitches to hit, too, so it's a win-win," said Presley, who has played parts of the past six seasons with Pittsburgh, Minnesota and Houston in the major leagues and is batting .344 so far for the Sky Sox. "I don't think anybody enjoys slow-paced baseball in general." It was with all-too fresh memories of Friday's long opener that officials decided not to push it and play a second game with the threat of inclement weather on the way. "What we went through the other night was absolutely miserable, by far," Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet said. "The last thing we want to do is start hurting people, and that's what we're close to doing if we start pushing them this much in this cold weather. And it was cold out there. "Literally, a couple guys got windburn on their face," Sweet added. "That's how bad it was opening night." Monday's game started ominously for the Sky Sox. Memphis opened with a double and single and led 1-0 before an out was recorded. But that's all the damage that was done as Hiram Burgos went five innings, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out five. Austin Ross and Damien Magnifico each pitched scoreless innings in relief, with Magnifico notching his third save.

Preparing well - this dude's going to blow up the Pioneer League come June: Tweet via AZ photo extraordinaire Bill Mitchell (no photo this time) -- Trent Clark swinging the bat well for #Brewers extended spring team. Such great bat control and feel for barrel. #1 AZL prospect last year.

From Game One: Col. Springs Bottom of the 1st Keon Broxton strikes out swinging. Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd Eric Young Jr. grounds out, second baseman Dean Anna to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Manny Pina singles on a line drive to left fielder Anthony Garcia. Hiram Burgos out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez to second baseman Dean Anna. Manny Pina to 2nd. Keon Broxton singles on a fly ball to right fielder Carlos Peguero. Manny Pina scores. Keon Broxton to 2nd on the throw. With Orlando Arcia batting, Keon Broxton steals (1) 3rd base. Orlando Arcia walks. Alex Presley singles on a line drive to right fielder Carlos Peguero. Keon Broxton scores. Orlando Arcia to 3rd. Hernan Perez grounds into a force out, second baseman Dean Anna to shortstop Alex Mejia. Alex Presley out at 2nd. *** Yee-hah! Keon breaks the drought!

AUDIO via WTMJ Mon. AM 4/18: Tom Haudricourt *** VIDEO via WTMJ Mon. AM 4/18: PREVIEW -- Brewers, Twins share rare home-and-home series *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM Mon. AM 4/18: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM Mon. AM 4/18: Third base coach Ed Sedar *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Mon. 4/18: Phil Mackey, the co-host of “Mackey and Judd” on 1500 ESPN in the Twin Cities talks to Bill about the Twins before they play the Brewers.

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 Biloxi, MS Port St. Lucie, FL Grand Chute, WI

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

DVR ALERT! -- TONIGHT! Timber Rattlers Game Monday, April 18th, 6:30 PM -- MyNew32 TV

Monday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP's Hiram Burgos and Ariel Pena in a doubleheader at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 4:30 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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: LHP Josh Hader at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 6:20 PM pre-game, 6:40 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 St. Lucie (Mets), 5:30 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (St. Lucie 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 Marcos Diplan at home vs. Quad Cities (Astros), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime; expect RHP Freddy Peralta to appear 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. 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 interviews via the Rattler Radio Blog's Postgame Entry ***

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi high/lowlights *** PHOTO GALLERY: Via the Biloxi Sun-Herald

Earlier in the week the Brewers announced the release of OF Omar Cotto, a switch-hitting non-drafted signing last summer out of USC. Cotto, now 24 years old, really struggled in 96 AB's with the Timber Rattlers (.366 OPS - not a typo), after initially (and expectedly) doing well in Helena.

"Class A Wisconsin 2B Tucker Neuhaus expected to be out 4-6 weeks with broken finger suffered in Friday’s game. No surgery required." - Todd Rosiak of the J-S

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- 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: Biloxi, MS Port St. Lucie, FL Grand Chute, WI

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

DVR ALERT! Timber Rattlers Game Monday, April 18th, 6:30 PM -- MyNew32 TV

Sunday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Biloxi: RHP Jorge Ortega at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 12:50 PM pre-game, 1:10 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 Brandon Woodruff at St. Lucie (Mets), 12:00 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (St. Lucie 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 home vs. Peoria (Cardinals), 12:45 PM pre-game, 1:05 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. 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.

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi Doubleheader Highlights

AUDIO interviews at Rattler Radio Blog's Postgame Entry ***

Houser savors hitless outing for Shuckers Brewers' No. 17 prospect issues three walks over five shutout frames By Michael Peng / MiLB.com

Sky Sox Postpone Sunday's Game vs Redbirds Game will be made up as part of double-header during the Redbirds' return trip to Security Service Field in June Doubleheader Monday as well...

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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 Mobile, AL Viera, FL Grand Chute, WI