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Look for this just prior to the game time -- 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 de Macoris *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: Nashville, TN Bradenton, FL Grand Chute, WI Helena, MT Maryvale, AZ Boca Chica, DR

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

DVR ALERT! - Not this afternoon, but Wednesday evening, MyNew32 TV, 7:00 PM airtime for Timber Rattlers' action.

Tuesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: LHP Nick Additon at Nashville (Athletics), 6:35 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome Dan Karcher, who is the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox; follow him on Twitter @SkySoxKarch 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: Idle ********** Brevard County: RHP Eric Marzec at Bradenton (Pirates), 5:30 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link, Bradenton Feed Only No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: RHP David Burkhalter at home vs. Cedar Rapids (Twins), 11:45 AM pre-game, 12:05 PM gametime; expect LHP Kodi Medeiros to pitch in a tandem role Free Live Audio Link - WNAM 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. NOTE: Forty-two (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (34) 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. So, for the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sky Sox games, most Shuckers games, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. *** Helena: RHP Cody Ponce at home vs. Billings (Reds), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome back and again look forward to hearing second-year Voice of the H-Crew Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter). MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction and Orem in July, and Idaho Falls in August, those games will be available to watch online. *** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Athletics' tykes, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Marlins, 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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AUDIO via Rattler Radio Blog Postgame Entry - Catcher Carlos Leal, LHP Luis Ortega, Manager Matt Erickson Sore knee prompted Leal's brief DL stint... *** *** VIDEO via MyNew32 TV game broadcast

Chris Kusiolek follows mostly Athletics prospects, check out his Twitter timeline from last night for his insight on Gilbert Lara (and a Vine video of him), and Nash Walters.

Final: AZL Brewers 8, AZL Athletics 1 Maryvale Box Score Awesome game. We mentioned the situations of LHP Jarret Martin, RHP Derek Eitel, and C Dustin Houle earlier in this thread. Respect to 19-year-old 15th round catcher Zach Taylor (who DH'd here and collected his first two pro hits and drove in four runs), LF Juan Ortiz, who had three base knocks including a double, and third baseman Jonathan Oquendo, who had four hits, including two doubles, and drove in two, lifting his average by 129 points in one night (yes, it's early). But we all know what you're thinking - how did SS Gilbert Lara do? Well, he was 3-for-5 as well (three singles), thank you very much (now 15-for-33, .455, 13 singles, two triples, two walks, five K's). Maryvale Game Log Recently-turned 18-year-old 3rd round RHP Nash Walters' 2nd pro outing was sweet -- three scoreless IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K. How about this!: Recently-turned 22-year-old 27th round Oklahoma State RHP Jon Perrin started his pro career with a no-hitter, effectively: over three outings, 9 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 8 K. Perrin was asked to complete this game with a 4th inning and was finally touched up, just a bit -- AZL Athletics Bottom of the 9th Eric Marinez singles on a ground ball to first baseman Jorge Quiterio. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Rodolfo Penalo replaces Eric Marinez. Seth Brown walks. Rodolfo Penalo to 2nd. Jhonny Rodriguez grounds into a double play, shortstop Gilbert Lara to first baseman Jorge Quiterio. Rodolfo Penalo to 3rd. Seth Brown out at 2nd. Miguel Mercedes singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nicolas Pierre. Rodolfo Penalo scores. Nick Collins lines out to second baseman Daniel Leonardo. That is fantastic, wonderful work. Kudos, sir. Actually, kudos to all involved in this one...

From that rare Biloxi drubbing-- "(Jacksonville starter Austin) Brice's game score of 92 -- a stat devised by Bill James to measure the quality of an individual start (full explanation here) -- was the highest in the domestic Minor Leagues this season. Only an April 19 start by Arturo Lopez of the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in the Mexican League (9 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 9 K) was able to match it. What's more, the gem provided a much-needed bounceback effort for the 23-year-old right-hander, who improved to 3-6 and saw his ERA plummet from 6.37 to 5.61."

Final: Memphis 1, Colorado Springs 0 Redbirds Truly Walk-Off In 1-0 Sox Loss Goforth's Bases-Loaded Free Pass to Williams Gives Memphis Series-Clinching Win By Ed Pearsall / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/4/7/2/118152472/cuts/04_13_002sm_pk_45qxsop8_jtkk4rc7.jpg Tyler Cravy tossed 7.2 innings of shutout baseball, striking out four Redbirds in the Sox eventual 1-0 loss on Monday. (File Photo from prior game by Paat Kelly) 2,985 fans were treated to another pitchers' duel on Monday in the Redbirds' 1-0 win over the Sky Sox at AutoZone Park in Memphis. A day after Memphis carried just a 2-0 lead into the ninth, the Sky Sox and Redbirds would battle through eight and a half scoreless frames before the decisive bottom of the ninth in the series finale. Tyler Cravy turned in one of his best performances of the season, tossing 7.2 innings of shutout baseball. The Sox ace allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out four Redbirds in an outing that should have earned him his eighth win. Unfortunately for Cravy and Colorado Springs, Memphis righty Zach Petrick was equally impressive. Petrick shut down the Sox offense over eight innings, allowing just four hits while striking out two. Having cruised through seven frames with just one hit against him, Cravy took the mound to start the eighth. He would give up two singles and record two out in the inning before being pulled in favor of lefty Michael Kirkman with the dangerous Dan Johnson coming to the plate in the scoreless ballgame. Kirkman induced a groundout by Johnson to end the eighth inning threat, sending the nail-biter to the ninth. Sam Tuivailala (3-0, 1.95) took over in the top of the ninth to keep the Sox off the board and give the home team a shot at a second consecutive walk-off win. The flame-throwing reliever gave up two singles in the ninth to make things interesting but would ultimately work out of trouble to keep the Sox off the board, sending the game to the last of the ninth. David Goforth (0-3, 2.93) came in to face the heart of the Redbirds order in hopes of achieving the same result as Tuivailala in the frame prior. Outfielder Tommy Pham led off the ninth with a base hit before advancing to third on an attempted stolen base throwing error by Robinzon Diaz. Stephen Piscotty followed with a groundout that kept Pham at third, giving the Sox confidence that they could wiggle out of the jam. Goforth intentionally walked Cody Stanley in the following at-bat to set up a potential inning-ending double play. The pitcher's best friend would not be however as Alex Mejia reached first on a fielder's choice out that saw Pham gunned down at home by Elian Herrera. Now with runners on first and second with two out, Goforth stared down Rafael Ortega in the game's most critical at-bat. Goforth's nerves got the best of him as a wild pitch put both runners in scoring position, prompting the right-hander to walk Ortega to get to Matt Williams with the bases loaded. Williams drew a walk to win the 1-0 ballgame for Memphis in surprisingly calm, walk-off fashion. With the win, Memphis improves to 41-37 on the season and clinches the four-game set against the Sox who fall to 30-45. This is the second consecutive start in which Cravy has not earned a decision after starting the season having been charged with a win or loss in 12 straight starts. The offense will look to pick up the slack on Tuesday as the Sky Sox travel to Nashville to begin a new four-game series with the Sounds. Tyler Thornburg (1-4, 4.76) looks to continue a string of strong Colorado Springs pitching when he faces off with Sounds lefty Brad Mills (3-7, 3.21) at First Tennessee Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 PM MDT (7:05 Central). Colorado Springs Box Score Offense -- opposite of good. After collecting nine hits in a four-game stretch, Kyle Wren is 0-for-10 over the past two games. Colorado Springs Game Log T: 2:17. The bus for Nashville got an early start. Beat them Sounds!

Suspended: Great Falls 3, Helena 0, bottom of the 1st Game will be completed in August... Helena Partial Box Score Helena Partial Game Log It pains me to indicate RHP Marcos Diplan was on the mound for this one -- we'll blame it on the rain... Great Falls Top of the 1st Frank Califano singles on a line drive to center fielder Monte Harrison. With Jake Jarvis batting, Frank Califano caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Milan Post to second baseman Blake Allemand. Jake Jarvis walks. Antonio Rodriguez triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Monte Harrison. Jake Jarvis scores. Zach Fish hits a sacrifice fly. Fielding error by right fielder Carlos Belonis. Antonio Rodriguez scores. Zach Fish to 2nd. Louis Silverio singles on a fly ball to right fielder Carlos Belonis. Zach Fish to 3rd. Ryan Jones walks. Louis Silverio to 2nd. Johan Cruz out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Monte Harrison. Zach Fish scores. Louis Silverio to 3rd. Joxelier Garcia grounds out, shortstop Jake Gatewood to first baseman Steven Karkenny. Helena Bottom of the 1st Blake Allemand flies out to right fielder Louis Silverio. Monte Harrison singles on a ground ball to center fielder Antonio Rodriguez. Steven Karkenny grounds out to first baseman Ryan Jones. Monte Harrison to 2nd. Jake Gatewood walks.

From earlier today in the Transaction thread: Houle made his debut tonight behind the plate for Maryvale, catching his fellow rehabber, LHP Jarret Martin. Following up Martin was newcomer and former Diamondback farmhand RHP Derek Eitel, making his Brewers pro debut, also in a rehab stint (no specifics on that injury).

Logan? Col. Springs Top of the 1st Kyle Wren grounds out, shortstop Matt Williams to first baseman Ed Easley. Logan Schafer pops out to third baseman Alex Mejia in foul territory. Elian Herrera lines out to third baseman Alex Mejia. Memphis Bottom of the 1st Dean Anna grounds out, second baseman Elian Herrera to first baseman Matt Clark. Ed Easley walks. Defensive Substitution: Bryan Petersen replaces right fielder Logan Schafer, batting 2nd, playing right field.

Jonathan Mayo tweet: George Iskendarian bonus w/@Brewers = $200K (pick 211 value =$195,700). @CanesBaseball INF hit .364 w/ 23 SB in '15. 7th rounder...

Khris Davis (right knee) will begin a rehab with the Timber Rattlers on Wednesday. http://mwltraveler.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/khris-davis-2010-wisconsin-timber-rattlers.jpg?w=640 Khris Davis connects with a pitch as a member of the 2010 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. (Photo by Patrick S. Blood/PSB Foto)

LINK: LHP Jarret Martin (Shawn Zarraga deal, acquired with Sky Sox OF Matt Long) tweets good news about his planned Maryvale appearance tonight.

Via Jeff Levering - Catch up with the "Minor Details" Blog *** AAA Syracuse Chiefs let the Timber rattlers have "the tiebreaker"

Tom Haudricourt just tweeted that Wisconsin All-Star starting pitcher Cy Sneed has been bumped up to the Brevard County roster. Well-deserved, congrats!

Included was much more on Eitel in the original post earlier in this thread. In the same Matt Eddy link from the Casey Medlen post above, Eddy indicates that Eitel is on a DL, and we have learned that is' on Biloxi's DL at this time. Eddy also tells us that player/coach Edwin Maysonet is on the 60-day DL with Helena, which means that they're saving him for a hopeful postseason stretch run . Finally, Eddy mentions that catcher Dustin Houle (post Tommy-John) has been activated (and removed, but in what order) from the disabled list, but MiLB.com still shows him as "inactive" and not formally on any Brewers roster.

As per Matt Eddy of Baseball America (link), the Brewers activated RH reliever Casey Medlen from the Brevard County DL (last pitched on May 9th), and then subsequently released him. Medlen (career numbers), who will turn 26 in August, spent all of 2013 and 2014 at the AA level with Huntsville, nice work for a 37th round draft pick in 2011 (University of North Florida). Medlen struggled badly with the Manatees early this season after being dropped a level to start 2015. Wishing Casey well in all future endeavors, especially on the field...

From our draft forum: Harber makes the jump from college to MLB The Daily Astorian (Oregon) Astoria’s Conor Harber announced Sunday that he will sign today with the Milwaukee Brewers, and hopes to begin play soon with the team’s minor league affiliate in Helena, Mont. Less than three weeks after being selected by the Brewers in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft, Harber plans to travel today to Helena, where he will sign. The Helena Brewers — a Rookie League affiliate of Milwaukee — compete in the North Division of the Pioneer League. “I’ll sign a contract and hopefully start playing,” said Harber, a right-handed pitcher, who played two years at Western Nevada College, then played the 2015 season at the University of Oregon. After being drafted in previous years by Tampa Bay and Baltimore, Harber said he felt the time was right to turn pro. “As long as you can get into the system and start working your way up … as long as you get that chance, then things are good,” he said. “I’ll miss Oregon a lot, but I’m excited.”

Harber makes the jump from college to MLB The Daily Astorian (Oregon) Astoria’s Conor Harber announced Sunday that he will sign today with the Milwaukee Brewers, and hopes to begin play soon with the team’s minor league affiliate in Helena, Mont. Less than three weeks after being selected by the Brewers in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft, Harber plans to travel today to Helena, where he will sign. The Helena Brewers — a Rookie League affiliate of Milwaukee — compete in the North Division of the Pioneer League. “I’ll sign a contract and hopefully start playing,” said Harber, a right-handed pitcher, who played two years at Western Nevada College, then played the 2015 season at the University of Oregon. After being drafted in previous years by Tampa Bay and Baltimore, Harber said he felt the time was right to turn pro. “As long as you can get into the system and start working your way up … as long as you get that chance, then things are good,” he said. “I’ll miss Oregon a lot, but I’m excited.”

My Life as a Baseball Bride -- All-Star Game Blog Post Edition from Hannah Sneed (wife of Wisconsin's Cy)

Hat trick... Jim Gibson, from Waupaca, makes impressive catch with his hat at the Timber Rattlers game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMEqCzRkVrY