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Dominican Box Wednesday 10/21 First baseman Jason Rogers 1-for-5, two K's *** Venezuelan Box Wednesday 10/21 Third baseman Hernan Perez 1-for-5 (double); .849 OPS through eight games RHP Yhonathan Barrios didn't get help from his teammates, did well to limit the damage to one unearned run. Lara Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Yohan Pino. Carlos Rivero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Carlos Rivero advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Rangel Ravelo reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Engelb Vielma. Carlos Rivero scores. Hector Gimenez grounds into a force out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Rangel Ravelo out at 2nd. Hector Gimenez advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Engelb Vielma. Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Rayder Ascanio. Defensive Substitution: Gioskar Amaya replaces shortstop Engelb Vielma, batting 9th, playing second base. Juniel Querecuto grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Hector Gimenez to 3rd. Jairo Perez grounds out, pitcher Yhonathan Barrios to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

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Wednesday 10/21 Box Surprise moves to 5-2 with a 10-0 rout victory Nathan Orf (now "Nate" Orf in the Fall League big-time box score) did what he always does -- reached base by single, HBP, walk, RBI, two runs scored. He batted 2nd and played a clean third base. LHP Josh Hader and RHP Jacob Barnes combined for four scoreless -- Hader walked three and hit one batter in two hitless frames, Barnes fanned three while allowing two base knocks, walking none. Hader got dominant with the bases loaded and one out in the 6th. Scottsdale Top of the 5th Pitching Change: Josh Hader replaces Brooks Pounders. Yandy Diaz walks. With Austin Slater batting, passed ball by Zane Evans, Yandy Diaz to 2nd. Austin Slater pops out to shortstop Aledmys Diaz. Jeremy Lucas lines out to center fielder Dustin Fowler. Tzu-Wei Lin flies out to center fielder Dustin Fowler. Scottsdale Top of the 6th Clint Frazier walks. Christian Arroyo lines out to shortstop Aledmys Diaz. Mac Williamson walks. Clint Frazier to 2nd. JaCoby Jones hit by pitch. Clint Frazier to 3rd. Mac Williamson to 2nd. Dominic Ficociello pops out to first baseman Tyler Austin in foul territory. Yandy Diaz strikes out swinging. Scottsdale Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Jacob Barnes replaces Josh Hader. Austin Slater called out on strikes. Jeremy Lucas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Dustin Fowler. Tzu-Wei Lin grounds out, second baseman Tyler Wade to first baseman Tyler Austin. Jeremy Lucas to 2nd. Clint Frazier strikes out swinging. Scottsdale Top of the 8th Christian Arroyo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Charlie Tilson. Mac Williamson strikes out swinging. JaCoby Jones grounds into a force out, third baseman Nate Orf to second baseman Tyler Wade. Christian Arroyo out at 2nd. JaCoby Jones to 1st. Dominic Ficociello grounds out to first baseman Tyler Austin.

Actually, most of that Hader analysis is real positive, yes? Chris Kusiolek also chimed in on RHP Jacob Barnes via Twitter -- Jacob Barnes 93-95 T96; some hop. Firm, stiff lower half; deep, rigid stab. SL lacks depth, 84-87; flash avg sporadically. Well below avg CH

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Congratulations to promising soon-to-be 22-year-old catcher Dustin Houle, who finished up his post-Tommy John surgery 2015 season with Brevard County. Houle will join soon-to-be Brewer minor league free agents Pete Orr and Taylor Green (and ex-40 man roster Brewer Brock Kjeldgaard) on a Canadian National Team as described here -- Baseball Canada announced the names of 25 players that will represent Canada at the first-ever WBSC Premier12 that will take place Nov. 8-21 in Taiwan and Japan. The event brings together the top 12 ranked nations in the baseball world according to the WBSC ranking system. Canada is currently ranked No. 7 in the world. Houle is one of five Junior National Team alumni who will make their Senior National Team debuts in this tournament. Here's the full article from the Canadian Baseball Network. Don't be surprised if Houle is added to the 40-man roster this fall, as he's eligible to be plucked in the Rule 5 draft for the first time. It's especially hard to picture another organization carrying such a young catcher who has missed significant development time due to injury (also did not play professionally in his draft year of 2011), but Houle is eligible, so the Brewers will need to weigh that chance. With any type of decent year in 2016, the defensive whiz (from several prior reports) is almost certain to be added to the 40-man after next season. EDIT: Brett Phillips on the US squad

Dominican box 10/20 First baseman Jason Rogers was lifted after going 0-for-2 and his team trailing 12-0 in the 6th. He grounded out and flied out. That was the only Brewers-related action from Tuesday.

Additional comments from Jim Callis in this article -- The Saguaros trotted out two starting pitching prospects who showed better than Yoan Lopez. Right-hander Adrian Houser, the Brewers' No. 27 prospect, earned the victory by opening with 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Part of a bumper Oklahoma high school pitching crop in 2011 that also included Archie Bradley, Dylan Bundy and Tigers No. 1 prospect Michael Fulmer, Houser was a second-round pick of the Astros that June. He went to Milwaukee this July in the Carlos Gomez / Mike Fiers trade and made his big league debut in September. Houser sat at 92-94 mph with life to his fastball, generating six of his 10 outs via groundballs, and he hit 95 on a swinging strikeout of Gavin Cecchini (Mets No. 4 prospect). His breaking stuff usually is more effective than his changeup, though on this day he showed better feel for the latter.

Tuesday 10/20 Box Brewers' Houser strong in AFL victory Throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allows one run for Surprise By William Boor / MLB.com *** Bernie Pleskoff: #Brewers Hauser gets out of first inning jam after a hit and walk. No runs. Threw his fastball at 95 and his changeup at 85. Salt River Top of the 1st Roemon Fields singles on a soft fly ball to left fielder Michael Reed. Jack Reinheimer walks. Roemon Fields to 2nd. Gavin Cecchini strikes out swinging. With Rowdy Tellez batting, Roemon Fields steals (1) 3rd base. Jack Reinheimer steals (1) 2nd base. Rowdy Tellez pops into a double play in foul territory, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to catcher Mike Ohlman. Roemon Fields out at home. Salt River Top of the 2nd Daniel Palka singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Bubba Starling, deflected by first baseman Jose Trevino. Jordan Patterson grounds into a force out, first baseman Jose Trevino to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Daniel Palka out at 2nd. Jordan Patterson to 1st. Oscar Hernandez grounds into a double play, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to second baseman Ramon Torres to first baseman Jose Trevino. Jordan Patterson out at 2nd. Salt River Top of the 3rd Drew Ward grounds out to first baseman Jose Trevino. Jeff McNeil walks. Roemon Fields lines out to center fielder Brett Phillips. Jack Reinheimer grounds out, second baseman Ramon Torres to first baseman Jose Trevino. Salt River Top of the 4th Gavin Cecchini reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Rowdy Tellez grounds out, pitcher Adrian Houser to first baseman Jose Trevino. Gavin Cecchini to 2nd. Pitching Change: Tyler Webb replaces Adrian Houser. Daniel Palka grounds out sharply, pitcher Tyler Webb to first baseman Jose Trevino. Jordan Patterson grounds out softly, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to first baseman Jose Trevino. *** Eventful Fall League game for SS Yadiel Rivera today -- single and two walks, but caught stealing twice and a throwing error. CF Brett Phillips walked twice and scored a run; LF Michael Reed was 1-for-4, R, RBI.

Surprise falls to 3-2 after a 2-1 Monday afternoon loss Box Score 10/19 Brett Phillips, leading off, playing RF, 1-for-3 (double, walk, stolen base, throwing error, OF assist) Salt River Bottom of the 5th Pitching Change: Chaz Hebert replaces Ian Clarkin. Chris Bostick strikes out swinging. Roemon Fields walks. With Gavin Cecchini batting, Roemon Fields picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Chaz Hebert to first baseman Tyler Austin to second baseman Tyler Wade. Gavin Cecchini walks. Dominic Smith singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brett Phillips. Gavin Cecchini scores. Dominic Smith to 2nd. Throwing error by right fielder Brett Phillips. Rowdy Tellez called out on strikes. Some revenge here -- Salt River Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Andrew Edwards replaces Ryne Slack. Dominic Smith singles on a line drive to right fielder Brett Phillips. Rowdy Tellez lines out sharply to center fielder Lewis Brinson. Spencer Kieboom strikes out swinging. Daniel Palka singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Brett Phillips. Dominic Smith out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Brett Phillips to third baseman Patrick Wisdom. *** Michael Reed, batting 6th, doubled in four trips (one K)

Check out this bare-handed play by Hernan Perez at third base from Sunday's game --

Venezuelan Box Score 10/19 Three good-to-excellent starts for new 40-man roster waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra This start -- 7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 8 K (again, all swinging!), 1 HR, 85 pitches, 60 strikes, 9:2 GB; FO ratio, perfect game through five IP, no-hitter through six In three starts -- 17.1 IP, 15 H, 4 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 22 K, 2.08 ERA Zulia Top of the 1st Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging. Alex Romero grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. David Adams pops out to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Zulia Top of the 2nd Mike Jacobs strikes out on a foul tip. Lane Adams flies out to right fielder Brian Burgamy. Juan Graterol strikes out swinging. Zulia Top of the 3rd Jose Flores grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging. Wilson Garcia flies out to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier. Zulia Top of the 4th Erick Salcedo grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Alex Romero strikes out swinging. David Adams grounds out, shortstop Miguel Rojas to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Zulia Top of the 5th Mike Jacobs grounds out sharply, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Lane Adams reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Alberto Gonzalez. Juan Graterol grounds into a double play, shortstop Miguel Rojas to second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Lane Adams out at 2nd. Zulia Top of the 6th Jose Flores walks. Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging. With Wilson Garcia batting, throwing error by Junior Guerra on the pickoff attempt, Jose Flores to 2nd. Wilson Garcia grounds out, first baseman Cesar Suarez to pitcher Junior Guerra. Jose Flores to 3rd. Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging. Zulia Top of the 7th Alex Romero singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Burgamy. David Adams homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Alex Romero scores. Mike Jacobs grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Lane Adams strikes out swinging. Juan Graterol pops out to catcher Miguel Gonzalez in foul territory. *** So, we checked, and all 22 of Junior Guerra's K's this winter have been swinging. Now we also looked to make sure that not all K's in these winter league logs are marked as swinging. They are not, so that stat appears to be legit. Instagram photo *** Zulia Top of the 7th Alex Romero singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Burgamy. What an at-bat to break up the no-hit bid! It's a darn shame the only other video is the HR that followed, breaking up the scoreless game, What a bomb...

Dominican Box Score 10/18 Don't expect to see 22-year-old LHP Luis Ortega often, but the 2015 Timber Rattler was summoned with his team in the midst of a nine-run 8th inning shellacking. He inherited a 1st and 2nd, two-out situation with eight runs already in: Pitching Change: Luis Ortega replaces Jonathan Joseph. Jordany Valdespin hit by pitch. Aneury Tavarez to 3rd. Gustavo Nunez to 2nd. Tyler White walks. Aneury Tavarez scores. Gustavo Nunez to 3rd. Jordany Valdespin to 2nd. Ronny Rodriguez grounds into a force out, shortstop Malquin Canelo to second baseman Angelys Nina. Tyler White out at 2nd.

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Surprise notes: For Hader, mound is home Milwaukee lefty unruffled by two trades, feeling comfortable in AFL By Josh Jackson / MiLB.com http://www.milb.com/assets/images/2/5/2/154759252/cuts/Hader960_tzjoc1r1_w4gvtglm.jpg Josh Hader struck out 119 while holding opposing hitters to a .244 average over 104 innings this year. (Jason Wise/MLB.com)

Venezuela Box 10/18 3B Hernan Perez double, single, HBP, RBI - .894 OPS through seven games. *** Venezuela Box 10/18 Nearly five hours for just ten innings, but after four outings, RHP Gian Rizzo, 22, sports this line: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K He relieved a former Brewer farmhand here -- Magallanes Bottom of the 4th Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Eric Marzec. Eduard Pinto lines out to center fielder Lane Adams. Abel Nieves walks. Ryan Cordell strikes out swinging. Mike Freeman flies out to center fielder Lane Adams. Magallanes Bottom of the 5th Luis Antonio Rodriguez flies out to center fielder Lane Adams. Ronny Cedeno strikes out swinging. Mario Lisson walks. Pitching Change: Jose Guanchez replaces Gian Rizzo. Jason Hagerty called out on strikes.

Dominican Box Score 10/17 What is it about Jason Rogers and top of the 9th inning grand slams? Licey Top of the 9th Defensive Substitution: Mayo Acosta replaces Jose Constanza, batting 7th, playing catcher. Defensive Substitution: Juan Ciriaco replaces Eugenio Velez, batting 8th, playing shortstop. Pitching Change: Claudio Vargas replaces Roman Mendez. Mel Rojas Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Manuel Margot. Rymer Liriano singles on a line drive to left fielder Steven Moya. Mel Rojas Jr. to 3rd. Pitching Change: Angel Heredia replaces Claudio Vargas. Tyler Heineman pops out to shortstop Juan Ciriaco. Marco Hernandez grounds into a force out, second baseman Alen Hanson to shortstop Juan Ciriaco. Mel Rojas Jr. scores. Rymer Liriano out at 2nd. Marco Hernandez to 1st. Roman Quinn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Manuel Margot. Marco Hernandez to 3rd. Arismendy Alcantara walks. Roman Quinn to 2nd. Jason Rogers hits a grand slam (1) to left field. Marco Hernandez scores. Roman Quinn scores. Arismendy Alcantara scores. Kyle Kubitza singles on a ground ball to second baseman Alen Hanson. Diory Hernandez strikes out swinging. Newspaper report says that's the grand slam swing -- looks like a pop-up swing, but we'll take their word. Rogers (again playing first base) also walked and scored a run earlier in the game. This grand slam wasn't the go-ahead in the 8-3 win -- his team had just taken a 4-3 lead, but still sweet... *** Venezuelan Box Score 10/17 RHP Yhonathan Barrios netted a "hold" -- Zulia Top of the 8th Lane Adams triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder James Jones. Mike Jacobs out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder James Jones. Lane Adams scores. Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Gumercindo Gonzalez. David Adams singles on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Bryant Flete replaces Juan Graterol. Bryant Flete strikes out swinging and David Adams caught stealing 2nd, catcher Guillermo Quiroz to shortstop Engelb Vielma.

Hernan Perez the only winter-baller Friday -- 1-for-4, triple, RBI, K.

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Nathan Orf on Wed. via @moose_tography Brett Phillips on Wed. via @moose_tography

Friday 10/16 Box Enjoy! This tweet-within-a-tweet will help explain. Mesa Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Damien Magnifico replaces Adam Parks. J. T. Riddle grounds out, second baseman Nate Orf to first baseman Patrick Wisdom. Jeimer Candelario homers (2) on a line drive to left center field. Renato Nunez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Michael Reed. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging. Jake Bauers flies out to center fielder Bubba Starling. *** Didn't pitch today, but this on LHP Josh Hader.

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Scouting tweet on Brett Phillips Brett Phillips with above avg bat speed and avg raw; series of slight turns in downward load, can leak hips. Efficient, short into the zone *** Manager Carlos Subero's wife with a few photos via Instagram

Dominican Box 10/15 Jason Rogers, batting 3rd and playing 1B, 1-for-5 with a double, RBI, 2 K on Opening Night *** Venezuela Box 10/15 3B Hernan Perez, batting 3rd, 1-for-4, double, 2 K In front of nearly 5,000 rabid home fans, Perez' teammate LHP Brent Suter gets the win in his second start -- 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 86 pitches (53 strikes), 6:2 GB:FO ratio La Guaira Top of the 1st Carlos Colmenares pops out to third baseman Hernan Perez in foul territory. Cesar Suarez walks. Jose Martinez strikes out swinging. Alex Cabrera grounds out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. La Guaira Top of the 2nd Ronnier Mustelier pops out to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Alex Burg grounds out, third baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Alberto Gonzalez walks. Miguel Gonzalez strikes out swinging. La Guaira Top of the 3rd Heiker Meneses grounds out, shortstop Engelb Vielma to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Carlos Colmenares singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Tocci. Cesar Suarez grounds into a force out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Carlos Colmenares out at 2nd. Cesar Suarez to 1st. Jose Martinez flies out to right fielder Carlos Tocci. La Guaira Top of the 4th Alex Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Jones. Ronnier Mustelier singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Alex Cabrera to 2nd. Alex Burg flies out to center fielder James Jones. Alex Cabrera to 3rd. Alberto Gonzalez grounds into a double play, shortstop Engelb Vielma to second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Ronnier Mustelier out at 2nd. La Guaira Top of the 5th Miguel Gonzalez called out on strikes. Heiker Meneses singles on a ground ball to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Carlos Colmenares grounds into a double play, third baseman Hernan Perez to second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Heiker Meneses out at 2nd. RHP Yhonathan Barrios nets a hold for Suter in Barrios' winter debut -- La Guaira Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Renee Cortez. Cesar Suarez flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Jose Martinez flies out to right fielder Carlos Tocci. Alex Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Jones. Ronnier Mustelier singles on a ground ball to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Alex Cabrera to 2nd. Alex Burg lines out to second baseman Rayder Ascanio.

Thursday 10/15 Box CF Brett Phillips 1-for-4, 1 R, 2 K DH Michael Reed 1-for-3, BB, R, K RHP Jacob Barnes with a hold in 3-0 win Mesa Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Jacob Barnes replaces Bryan Brickhouse. Chad Pinder strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras grounds out sharply, second baseman Tyler Wade to first baseman Tyler Austin. Eric Aguilera grounds out, second baseman Tyler Wade to first baseman Tyler Austin.