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AUDIO: Tyler Wagner's Sunday interview is archived on tonight's Shuck Dynasty pregame post

2015 Instructional League Roster (You should be able to increase your internet browser's zoom capacity to increase the reading size by clicking on the text there.) Still 16 until next month, Venezuelan catcher Jose Cibrian makes an unofficial Brewers "debut" on this list.

Thank you Seth, Tim, and Brad for all your Link Report efforts this year, couldn't do it without the help you provided. And with that, the spotlight now shines on this awesome group of Shuckers. Go get 'em tonight!

Monday's farmhand birthdays -- Timber Rattler RHP Devin Williams turns 21 today. DSL outfielder Adolfo Morillo is 18.

Biloxi: A Jorge to be determined (Ortega or Lopez) at Chattanooga (Twins), 5:55 PM Central pre-game, 6:15 gametime; Game Four of a Best-of-Five Championship Series; Series tied 2-2 Free Live Audio Link MiLB.TV - Unfortunately, Chattanooga does not participate. *** Box Score / Game Log / Game Day Link *** Biloxi Media Notes - Posted late afternoon at the Shuck Dynasty blog *** Weather forecast: Chattanooga, TN

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Lookouts edge Shuckers, force decisive game By David Paschall, Chattanooga Times Free Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-- The Chattanooga Lookouts have played 145 games since opening their 2015 Southern League season April 9 in Montgomery. They will play one more. Chattanooga forced game five of the league championship series Sunday afternoon with a 4-2 comeback win over the Biloxi Shuckers before a season-low crowd of 758 at AT&T Field. The deciding contest will take place at 7:15 tonight (6:15 Central) at AT&T. "We'll see how it goes," Lookouts manager Doug Mientkiewicz said. "To win two games against a team that good is tough. Our kids are facing four quality big-league arms, but we always seem to find a way at the end of a game. It isn't pretty all the time, but when you keep grinding, good things happen." Ending the season on the road is fitting for Shuckers left-fielder Tyrone Taylor. The Shuckers' first 54 games were played on the road while MGM Park was being completed. "Everything we went through with the long road trip makes this all better," Taylor told MILB.com. Added Biloxi pitcher Tyler Wagner: "This has been a special season, now we want to finish it off." One more triumph by the Lookouts would result in their first Southern League title since 1988, when they were in their first season as Class AA affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds and Lookouts partnered for 21 seasons until Chattanooga began a six-year pairing with the Los Angeles Dodgers after the 2008 season. Chattanooga is in its first season as an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. "We've got a lot of momentum coming off this win today, and we're excited about tomorrow," Lookouts second baseman Levi Michael said. "It all comes down to this." Biloxi was in position to win the series in four games Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead on an Orlando Arcia RBI single to center field in the third inning and a Brett Phillips home run to right-center in the fourth. Shuckers starting pitcher Josh Hader struck out 10 batters in five scoreless innings but was pulled after allowing two of the first three Lookouts to reach in the sixth. Jacob Barnes replaced Hader and promptly gave up a walk to Adam Brett Walker that loaded the bases and a single to left by Michael that tied the game. A walk to Heiker Meneses loaded the bases again, and then a Stuart Turner sacrifice fly to center gave the Lookouts a 3-2 lead. Shannon Wilkerson capped the scoring on a single to left that scored Michael. "All day long, we were trying to get in a positive count," Michael said. "I got a couple of pitches over the plate and didn't try and do too much with them. We showed again today that we finish strong. We never quit. We never give up." The Shuckers attempted a rally in the eighth inning, loading the bases with two outs against Nick Burdi, who had worked a smooth seventh. Mientkiewicz replaced Burdi with J.T. Chargois, who struck out Biloxi pinch-hitter Nick Ramirez. Chargois also worked the ninth, allowing a walk and a single, before picking up the save. "If he's going to pitch in the big leagues, that's what he's going to need to do," Lookouts pitching coach Stu Cliburn said. "He came in and did the job." Tonight will mark Chattanooga's first appearance in a fifth game of the championship series since 1995. Biloxi is scheduled to start Jorge Ortega, while the Lookouts could tab D.J. Baxendale, who started last Wednesday's series opener.

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VIDEO: Some Josh Hader for you via WLOX

Tough sixth inning for Shuckers keep Lookouts alive in Championship Series Chattanooga plates four in the sixth inning to come back for a 4-2 win Biloxi Shuckers http://www.milb.com/assets/images/8/1/6/150721816/cuts/Rivera920_lofacc1u_h3kzzfmg.jpg Yadiel Rivera is batting .529 during the Championship Series and added three more hits on Sunday (John Shadrick photo) CHATTANOOGA, TN - The 2015 Southern League season will come down to a decisive game five in the BC Powder's Championship Series between the Biloxi Shuckers and Chattanooga Lookouts, after Biloxi let a 2-0 lead slip away, falling 4-2 at AT&T Field on Sunday afternoon. The Shuckers struggled again with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-7 in that category and have combined to go 2-for-20 in the two games in Chattanooga. Biloxi (2-2) wasted an opportunity to put a run on the board in the first after Yadiel Rivera (3x5, R) and Nick Shaw (1x3, 2 BB) singled to open up the game, but Orlando Arcia (1x3, RBI, BB) bounced into a double play and Michael Reed (0x4) grounded out to third to end the Shuckers' threat. Rivera is 9-for-17 during the Championship Series (.529) with two doubles, a triple, three RBI and four runs scored in the first four games. As a club, the Shuckers are hitting just .217. Josh Hader worked himself into a jam in the home-half of the opening inning, having runners at the corners after walking Stephen Wickens to start the inning, and allowing a single to Jorge Polanco. The lefty from Maryland struck out league MVP Max Kepler, Travis Harrison, and the league leader in home runs, Adam Brett Walker, to escape the inning. The Shuckers broke through in the third with a two-out rally. After Garrett Cooper (0x2) and Adam Weisenburger (0x3) were set down, Rivera singled and Shaw walked to set up Arcia's seeing-eye single up the middle, bringing home Rivera for the 1-0 edge. Brett Phillips (1x4, HR, RBI, R) added insurance in the fourth with a solo home run to right to give the Shuckers a 2-0 lead. Hader carried that lead into the sixth before Chattanooga (2-2) scratched across four runs to turn Biloxi's two-run lead into a two-run deficit. The southpaw finished having allowed two runs on five hits, three walks and tied a career-high with 10 strikeouts. Polanco began the frame with a single to right and moved up to second on a one-out walk to Harrison, ending the day for Hader. Jacob Barnes (0-1) came out of the bullpen and walked Walker to load the bases for Levi Michael, who stroked a single to left-center to plate two runs and tie the game. Another free pass issued to Heiker Meneses loaded the bases once again, setting up Stuart Turner's sacrifice fly to center placing Biloxi down a run. A two out RBI single from Shannon Wilkerson brought across the fourth run of the inning and ended Barnes' appearance. The Shuckers had a scoring chance go by in the eighth after loading the bases with two outs, but pinch hitter Nick Ramirez (0x1) went down looking to end the chance. Biloxi put runners on the corners in the ninth with two outs, but Shaw struck out swinging to end the game. The decisive game five will take place Monday night at AT&T Field and it is unknown who will take the mound for either team. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 PM Central, with coverage beginning at 6:00 PM on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com. Biloxi Box Score Rivera, Shaw, and Arcia got on base eight times atop the order, the rest of the lineup reached base twice combined. Not enjoying Brett Phillips in the seven-spot. Biloxi Game Log This September 1st incident has been a killer -- Mississippi Bottom of the 5th Levi Hyams singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Nathan Orf. Defensive Substitution: Taylor Green replaces third baseman Nathan Orf, batting 3rd, playing third base. We haven't heard definitively what landed Nathan Orf on the DL on this play, but his on-base presence has been missed, even with Yadiel Rivera excelling in this series.

Shuckers fall 4-2, Championship Game Monday 6:15 Central Let the "Jorge" discussions begin - Ortega vs. Lopez

Sunday's Farmhand Birthday -- Happy 21st to 1B/LF Juan Ortiz, the Dominican native and LH bat had an under-the-radar nice repeat season in Maryvale.

Biloxi: LHP Josh Hader at Chattanooga (Twins), 12:55 PM Central pre-game, 1:15 gametime; Game Four of a Best-of-Five Championship Series; Shuckers hold 2-1 lead Free Live Audio Link MiLB.TV - Unfortunately, Chattanooga does not participate. *** Box Score / Game Log / Game Day Link *** Biloxi Media Notes - Posted by noontime today at the Shuck Dynasty blog *** Weather forecast: Chattanooga, TN No problems with Mother Nature!

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Already on 40-man, INF Yadiel Rivera a logical choice for pre-AZ Fall League Brewers' debut, given Elian Herrera's injury, once Biloxi wraps up.

AUDIO, Game Highlights: Via Shuck Dynasty Blog

Nice photo gallery via Billy Weeks — Special to the Biloxi Sun Herald includes this shot: http://media.sunherald.com/smedia/2015/09/19/23/55/bo94G.AuSt.77.jpg Biloxi Shuckers pitcher (25) Yhonathan Barrios raises his hands after the last out in game 3 of the Southern League Championship Series played at ATT Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Shuckers won 2-0. Saturday, Sept. 19th, 2015.

Wagner puts Shuckers one win from title Brewers prospect pitches 6 2/3 shutout innings in Game 3 of Finals By Guy Curtright / Special to MiLB.com http://www.milb.com/assets/images/7/6/0/150617760/cuts/wagner960a_3f80qalj_64p8x003.jpg Tyler Wagner has given up nine hits over 12 2/3 scoreless innings in two playoff starts. (Brian McLeod/MiLB.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee -- Tyler Wagner didn't fare well in his fill-in start for the Milwaukee Brewers on May 31 and lost four of five decisions after returning to Biloxi. The 24-year-old right-hander hasn't lost since, however. And on Saturday, he pitched the Shuckers to within a win of the Southern League title in their inaugural season. Wagner, the Brewers' No. 15 prospect, won his seventh straight decision and second in the playoffs, as Biloxi beat Chattanooga, 2-0, to grab a 2-1 lead in the best-of-5 Championship Series. "He's a bulldog, man," Shuckers left fielder Tyrone Taylor said. "Every time he goes out on the mound we have complete confidence in him to do his thing. And he did it again tonight." Wagner (2-0) blanked the Lookouts -- the league's top offensive team -- on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over 6 2/3 innings. It was the second straight scoreless outing for the former University of Utah reliever, who pitched six innings against Pensacola to complete Biloxi's sweep in the opening round. "I was focused in," said Wagner, a 2012 fourth-round pick. "This was a crucial game and I didn't want to let anyone down. I was definitely up for it. Everything works off fastball command, and it was there for me tonight." After splitting the first two games at home, the Shuckers can wrap the series on Sunday afternoon with another win at AT&T Field. Left-hander Josh Hader, who came to the Milwaukee organization at the end of July as part of the Carlos Gomez trade, will get the start for Biloxi with a loud contingent of Shuckers fans rooting him on. Biloxi had to play its first 54 games on the road as MGM Park was being completed, but won the South Division first-half title anyway. Now it's a victory away from taking it all. "This has been a special season," said Wagner, who went 11-5 with a league-leading 2.25 ERA during the regular season. "Now we want to finish it off." "Everything we went through with the long road trip makes this all better," added Taylor, who was 3-for-3 with a walk and is batting .429 in the playoffs. Chattanooga had plenty of opportunities against Wagner and reliever Yhonathan Barrios but went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base. Barrios worked 2 2/3 innings for his second postseason save, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two. The walk came immediately after the 23-year-old right-hander relieved Wagner and loaded the bases. But Barrios retired Twins No. 4 prospect Jorge Polanco on a popup to end that threat, then stranded a runner in each of the final two innings. Taylor finished the regular season in a 1-for-16 funk, but the Brewers' fourth-ranked prospect has bounced back in the playoffs. "It's big-time that I could contribute for my team now, when it counts the most," said the 21-year-old outfielder, who was a second-round pick in the 2012 Draft. "But we're still taking it one game at a time. We still have a win to go." Third baseman Yadiel Rivera scored both runs for Biloxi, going 3-for-4 to raise his postseason average to .407. Chattanooga starter Greg Peavey pitched six scoreless innings against Montgomery in the semifinals, but he worked in and out of trouble against Biloxi before being pulled with two on and one out in the fifth. He gave up two runs on six hits and three walks while fanning one. Michael Reed lifted a sacrifice fly in the first to give Wagner the only run he needed. Rivera doubled in the fifth and came home on a fielder's choice grounder by Josh Fellhauer. Lookouts manager Doug Mientkiewicz didn't last much longer than Peavey. He was ejected by home plate umpire Blake Carnahan after arguing that Rivera hadn't been hit by a pitch in the sixth. Mientkiewicz headed back to the dugout after the argument but was tossed from there. That provoked a return, with the manager firing down his hat. Travis Harrison was 3-for-3 with a walk for Chattanooga.

Just enjoyed listening to every pitch -- than you, smartphone, during the Mrs.' mall visit which I tagged along for... 2-0 win, Shuckers, behind Tyler Wagner and Yhonathan Barrios! Biloxi strands 12 but mangaes to hang on. 1:15 game on Sunday!

Happy 32nd birthday to three-year Brewer farmhand and (scheduled) minor league free agent to be Robinzon Diaz, prior time in the big leagues back to 2009.

Biloxi: RHP Tyler Wagner at Chattanooga (Twins), 6:00 PM pre-game, 6:15 gametime; Game Three of a Best-of-Five Championship Series; Series tied at 1-1 Free Live Audio Link MiLB.TV - Unfortunately, Chattanooga does not participate. *** Box Score / Game Log / Game Day Link *** Biloxi Media Notes - Linked by late-afternoon today at the Shuck Dynasty blog *** Weather forecast: Chattanooga, TN

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I know the plan on paper is to have Jorge Ortega make his Shuckers' debut if there is a Game Five, but don't you have to pitch Jorge Lopez on normal rest?

With SLCS tied 1-1, Shuckers head to Chattanooga Patrick Magee, Biloxi Sun-Herald The Biloxi Shuckers will have to win the Southern League Championship where they're most familiar - on the road. With the SLCS tied 1-1 following the Chattanooga Lookouts' 6-1 win Thursday in Biloxi, the final three games (if necessary) are slated for AT&T Park in Chattanooga. Game three is set for 6:15 PM Saturday. The Shuckers started the season on a 54-game road trip while construction finished on MGM Park in Biloxi. The team was 33-21 during that stretch. In games away from Biloxi this season, the Shuckers are 56-39, including a 3-1 series win at Chattanooga in late May. The Shuckers hope all that experience away from home pays off at Chattanooga this weekend. Biloxi is in good shape on the mound today with right-hander Tyler Wagner getting the start. Wagner was 11-5 with a 2.25 ERA in 25 starts in the regular season. He struck out 120 and walked 45. Wagner threw game three in the Southern League South playoffs, throwing six scoreless in a 7-5 win at Pensacola. He gave up three hits, struck out six and walked four. Biloxi manager Carlos Subero believes his team is in a good position with Wagner getting the start. "It's definitely going to be good competition," Subero said. "That's what it's all about. We've got to be able to bounce back, go to Chattanooga and take two out of three. Whoever wins two out of the next three will be league champion. We feel pretty good about our chances with Wagner on the ground in game three." The Shuckers started the postseason with three consecutive victories thanks to some hot hitting by Orlando Arcia and outstanding starting pitching. On Thursday, Arcia went just 1-for-4 with a single and starting pitcher Adrian Houser struggled a little with his control in a losing effort. Houser gave up five runs on three hits, walking three in 4 2/3 innings. Lefty Josh Hader (1-4, 2.79) is expected to start game four for Biloxi at 1:15 Sunday and right-hander Jorge Ortega could make his first start with the Shuckers in game five at 6:15 PM on Monday, if necessary. "We now what we're up against with these guys," Chattanooga manager Doug Mientkiewicz said of the Biloxi pitching staff. "One through 13, every one has a major league caliber arm. We just have to capitalize when we have opportunities and take advantage."