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Final: AZL Rangers 7, AZL Brewers 3 Maryvale Box Score We're still waiting for the pro debut of 4th round OF Demi Orimoloye, as well as the Brewer debut of New Zealand native catcher Beau Bishop. 17-year-old SS Gilbert Lara singled twice in four at-bats and drove in and scored a run, to keep his OPS north of 1.000 at 1.038. The young man has also committed just one error in seven games on those sun-baked Arizona League fields. So just this one little paragraph alone should put a smile on your face as you begin your Sunday. Maryvale Game Log This was the pro debut for starting RHP Connor Baits, the Brewers' 21-year-old 33rd round pick out of UC-Santa Barbara, and we'll include both his scoreless first inning here, but also a rough 2nd frame that put the A-Crew in a 4-0 hole from which they never recovered -- AZL Rangers Bottom of the 1st Antoan Richardson walks. Luis Terrero lines into an unassisted double play, shortstop Gilbert Lara. Antoan Richardson out at 2nd. Jose Almonte grounds out, third baseman Jonathan Oquendo to first baseman Tyrone Perry. AZL Rangers Bottom of the 2nd Curtis Terry walks. Chad Smith walks. Curtis Terry to 2nd. Xavier Turner singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joantgel Segovia. Curtis Terry scores. Chad Smith to 2nd. Nick Kaye singles on a line drive to center fielder Joantgel Segovia. Chad Smith to 3rd. Xavier Turner to 2nd. With Josh Altmann batting, wild pitch by Connor Baits, Chad Smith scores. Xavier Turner to 3rd. Nick Kaye to 2nd. Josh Altmann reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Jonathan Oquendo to catcher Beau Wallace. Xavier Turner out at home. Nick Kaye to 3rd. Jhonniel Alvarez singles on a line drive to right fielder Nicolas Pierre. Nick Kaye scores. Josh Altmann to 3rd. Defensive Substitution: Yerald Martinez replaces first baseman Tyrone Perry, batting 4th, playing left field. Defensive switch from left field to first base for Juan Ortiz. Pitching Change: Orlando Torrez replaces Connor Baits. Antoan Richardson out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Yerald Martinez. Josh Altmann scores. Luis Terrero walks. Jhonniel Alvarez to 2nd. Jose Almonte pops out to first baseman Juan Ortiz in foul territory.

BREWERS NOTEBOOK: NAIA program prepared Karkenny Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/39/a391f65e-9358-5afb-b4f7-df871f3040f9/558a3c6306fc5.image.jpg?resize=620%2C541 Helena's Steven Karkenny starred at NAIA The Master’s College before being picked in the 19th round of the MLB Draft. Photo by Gary Marshall, Blackfoot Media Group If there's one town that is distinctly welcoming to small-college talent, it's Helena, considering the brand of athletes Carroll College has pumped out over the years in its myriad nationally-ranked sports. Steven Karkenny is another NAIA All-American whose summer months are currently being spent in Montana's capital. But his reasoning has nothing to do with the Catholic school and everything with the ballpark three blocks from it. Karkenny, a 19th-round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, is a first baseman for the Helena Brewers after starring four years at The Master's College in Santa Clarita, California. After his career at the Christian college where he was the school's all-time leader in hits (255), total bases (430) and RBI (187) and No. 2 in home runs (33), he finds himself in the fledgling stage of his career with the Milwaukee affiliate. Karkenny, now on a roster dotted with big-money low-round draft picks and former high-major college stalwarts, is making a seamless transition from the Golden State Athletic Conference. He's started each game on the young season and has belted a two-run homer and a solo shot in two of the Brewers' last five games. It's something, Karkenny says, his college coach had prepped him for since his freshman year. "Coach (Monte) Brooks at The Master's does a great job of getting us ready," Karkenny said following a 3-for-5 performance Tuesday where came up a triple short of the cycle. "And his goal is to get guys drafted out of there, too. I felt prepared coming from there." Karkenny, who was also a stout pitcher at The Masters with 0.59 ERA and eight saves as a senior, was one of 41 NAIA products taken in the 40-round draft. He was the 11th taken from the bunch. Oklahoma Baptist lefty Taylor Hearn was the highest pick after going in the fifth round to the Washington Nationals. Through the first nine games the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Chatsworth, California native is batting .310 with 11 runs and nine RBI. Defensively he's recorded one error. "I'm just trying to do the job and do what they call me to do every day," said Karkenny, whose college team fell just short of qualifying for the NAIA World Series last month. STEADY AS HE GOES: It hasn't taken long for Brewers second baseman and shortstop Blake Allemand, a 5th-round pick out of Texas A&M, to impress his cohorts. Allemand is currently on a 10-game hitting streak as of Saturday night, recording a hit in every each of first bunch professional games. He currently boasts a .341 batting average with five RBI and has two errors. ROUGH START: The beginning of pitcher Bubba Blau's 2015 campaign in Helena has been anything but pleasant for the Dixie State product. The lefty was shelled in his first two appearances as reliever, a pair of losses, which equated to a whopping 33.75 ERA. On Friday night, in his second inning of work, Blau gave up a walk-off home run to the Great Falls Voyagers in the bottom of the ninth to drop to 0-3 on the season. SLUMP STOPPED: Shortstop Jake Gatewood, a first-round draft pick in 2014, started off the season going 1 for 19 at the plate after being sent down from the Single A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. In his last 16 at-bats, however, Gatewood has recorded eight hits, six of which were doubles. NICE DEBUT: Second-round draft pick Cody Ponce, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound right-hander out of Cal Poly Pomona, made the most out of his first professional action Friday night. Ponce got the start and went two scoreless and hitless innings while striking out two with no walks. GET IN THERE: University of Maryland lefty and 10th-round pick Jake Drossner was assigned to the Helena Brewers on Wednesday and flew to Missoula on Thursday to meet with the team, which was taking on the Osprey in a two-game series. His plane got in that afternoon, but later that evening, Drossner was immediately thrown into action after his short Arizona League stint, relieving Ponce in the third inning. In his debut he went one frame and gave up four runs on three hits and walked three.

Final: Great Falls 11, Helena 5 Another Slugfest Results in a 11-5 GF Win Helena Brewers The Great Falls Voyagers (6-3) put on another offensive showcase for an 11-5 win over the Helena Brewers (3-7) on Saturday at Centene Stadium. The Brewers would take an early 1-0 lead with a run in the top of the second. Steven Karkenny led off with a single and scored on an RBI-grounder from Jose Cuas. Karkenny posted a 3-for-4 performance, adding an RBI and stolen base to the night. J.B. Kole (0-1) pitched well in his first two innings on the hill, but struggled in the third and fourth. He would give up five runs on six hits in his first loss of the year. The Voyagers took advantage of pitching struggles in the middle innings, scoring all of their runs between the third and sixth. Ryan Jones went 2-for-3 for Great Falls, ripping two doubles and scoring three runs. The first basemen was playing in just his third game of the season. Defense was an issue on both sides of the baseball as the two teams combined for seven errors. Helena committed a season-high three errors. Blake Allemand would be another bright spot for the Brewers, singling in the fifth to extend his hitting streak to a league-high 10 games. The Brewers and Voyagers will face off in the third game of their four-game series Sunday at Centene Stadium. First pitch is set for 1:00 PM (2:00 Central). Helena Box Score RF Monte Harrison drew his 6th walk in 36 Pioneer League at-bats, which is fine, but he only has five hits in this early going (.139). BASERUNNING SB: Karkenny 2 (3, 2nd base off Banks/Fish, 2nd base off Hasler/Fish), Allemand (3, 2nd base off Banks/Fish), Cuas (1, 2nd base off Banks/Fish), Stokes (5, 2nd base off Banks/Fish). First baseman Steven Karkenny with three singles... Helena Game Log Kudos to RHP Brock Hudgens, the 23-year-old 2nd year pro limited the damage in this bases loaded, none out situation, a rare bright spot on the Helena mound on this night: Great Falls Bottom of the 4th Johan Cruz singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jake Gatewood. Ryan Jones doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Monte Harrison. Johan Cruz to 3rd. Landon Lassiter hit by pitch. Grant Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Monte Harrison. Johan Cruz scores. Ryan Jones to 3rd. Landon Lassiter to 2nd. Pitching Change: Brock Hudgens replaces J. Kole. Frank Califano strikes out swinging. Jake Jarvis hits a sacrifice fly. Fielding error by right fielder Monte Harrison. Ryan Jones scores. Landon Lassiter to 3rd. Grant Massey to 2nd. Jake Jarvis to 1st. Antonio Rodriguez pops out to second baseman Blake Allemand. Zach Fish strikes out swinging. 8th round RHP Nate Griep (Kansas State) added a very rough effort to a poor pro debut, unfortunately. RHP Donnie Hissa mopped up nicely, although he walked three in 2.1 innings, as Brewer pitchers walked nine and hit a batter on the night. Starter J.B. Kole's line was partially saved by Hudgens' work, but was still sub-par.

Colorado Springs' Nevin Ashley slaps a two-run double as the Sky Sox top Memphis, 2-0

Final: Colorado Springs 2, Memphis 0 Burgos, Bullpen Blank 'Birds In 2-0 Win Right-hander Tosses Seven Shutout Innings In Second Sox Start By Ed Pearsall / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/9/6/2/132139962/cuts/06_21_008sm_pk_np872gkw_4vj7kbui.jpg Hiram Burgos followed a strong Sox debut with an impressive seven-inning, shutout performance in a 2-0 win over the Redbirds on Saturday. (File Photo from prior game by Paat Kelly) The Sky Sox offense provided just enough in support of a brilliant Hiram Burgos as Colorado Springs kept Memphis off the scoreboard in a 2-0 victory over the Redbirds before a crowd of 7,092 at Autozone Park on Saturday night. Burgos (1-0, 1.64) would pitch seven shutout frames against a Redbirds lineup that scored nine runs just the night before, allowing a mere two hits and three walks while striking out eight in the outstanding effort. Memphis lefty John Gast (4-5, 4.14) allowed just two runs on four hits over an impressive seven innings of work. Gast struggled in the fourth, giving up hits to Kyle Wren and Elian Herrera before walking Matt Clark to load the bases with just one out. Nevin Ashley followed with the second double of the inning, scoring Wren and Herrera to give the Sox a 2-0 lead that would ultimately withstand the game's final four and a half frames. The teams combined for just six hits from the top of the fourth to the conclusion of the contest, showcasing strong performances by both team bullpens. Ariel Pena recorded his fifth hold of the season with a perfect eighth, bridging the slight 2-0 advantage to the reliable David Goforth in the ninth. Memphis deployed a lefty-righty tandem of Dean Kiekhefer and Heath Wyatt to maintain the reasonable two-run deficit heading into the game latter innings. The duo tossed two scoreless frames in relief of Gast to wrap a strong Redbirds pitching performance. Goforth took the mound in the ninth and allowed just one hit in a shutout frame while striking out one to nail down the slim 2-0 Sky Sox win. With his second save, Goforth helped Colorado Springs reach the 30-win plateau as they improve to 30-43 on the season. Memphis falls to 39-37 in the three-hit effort, failing to find an answer for Sox pitching in the neat 2-hour, 16-minute contest. Colorado Springs will look to take advantage of the four-game set in the third game of the series on Sunday evening. Fresh off his 25th birthday on Friday, Drew Gagnon (1-9, 7.28) will take on Tim Cooney (6-4, 2.80) and the Redbirds with first pitch set for 5:05 PM MDT (6:05 Central) at Autozone Park in Memphis. Colorado Springs Box Score CF Kyle Wren stole two bases as well in his 2-for-5 effort; look, we know who Elian Herrera is, but kudos to the guy, incredible AAA performance continues; with 40-man roster catcher Juan Centeno sidelined, minor league vet Nevin Ashley is just a Lucroy/Maldonado tweak from a big league debut, Ashley has been fantastically solid all season, better than solid, actually... Colorado Springs Game Log Just wow, Hiram Burgos... Memphis Bottom of the 1st Dean Anna grounds out, first baseman Matt Clark to pitcher Hiram Burgos. Jacob Wilson flies out to right fielder Logan Schafer. Dan Johnson strikes out swinging. Memphis Bottom of the 2nd Tommy Pham called out on strikes. Cody Stanley flies out to left fielder Matt Long. Ty Kelly grounds out to first baseman Matt Clark. Memphis Bottom of the 3rd Rafael Ortega walks. With Matt Williams batting, Rafael Ortega caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Nevin Ashley to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Matt Williams walks. John Gast out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Elian Herrera to second baseman Luis Sardinas. Matt Williams to 2nd. Dean Anna flies out to right fielder Logan Schafer. Memphis Bottom of the 4th Jacob Wilson strikes out swinging. Dan Johnson pops out to first baseman Matt Clark in foul territory. Tommy Pham called out on strikes. Memphis Bottom of the 5th Cody Stanley strikes out swinging. Ty Kelly triples (4) on a fly ball to right fielder Logan Schafer. Rafael Ortega grounds out to first baseman Matt Clark. Matt Williams walks. John Gast strikes out swinging. Memphis Bottom of the 6th Dean Anna singles on a ground ball to right fielder Logan Schafer. Jacob Wilson flies into a force out, center fielder Kyle Wren to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Dean Anna out at 2nd. Jacob Wilson to 1st. Dan Johnson grounds out, third baseman Elian Herrera to first baseman Matt Clark. Jacob Wilson to 2nd. Tommy Pham strikes out swinging. Memphis Bottom of the 7th Cody Stanley strikes out swinging. Ty Kelly lines out to second baseman Luis Sardinas. Rafael Ortega flies out to center fielder Kyle Wren.

Just a divisional note as key Pirates' OF prospect Austin Meadows now has five- and four-hit games vs. the Manatees this season -- Meadows ends slump with four-hit night Pirates No. 4 prospect keeps feasting on Brevard County pitching By Alex Kraft / MiLB.com

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Blog's Postgame Entry: CF Brandon Diaz, RHP Devin Williams, Pitching Coach Gary Lucas Lucas' analysis on Williams a very worthwhile listen... *** Alternately titled the Brandon Diaz "Rescue 911" episode -- Unfortunately, Devin Williams didn't make the video cut here, and the MyNew32 TV staff mistakenly re-posted Thursday night's video instead of Saturday's highlights on their highlights page.

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi highlights, including Michael Reed's double and Nathan Orf's triple against Jose Fernandez *** Biloxi's Nick Ramirez homers to the opposite field off Jose Fernandez as the Shuckers beat Jacksonville, 4-1, on Saturday

Weather: 108 degrees, partly cloudy. That'd be my guess, he's a big guy, something heat-related. But he tweeted during the overnight (random sneaker re-tweet), so he's likely fine.

Brewers Player Development announced that catcher Carlos Leal was activated from the Timber Rattlers 7-day DL after the minimum stay. RHP Josh Uhen, who was roughed up in Friday's game, has been placed on the DL to make room.

Prince quickly signed with the Bridgeport (CT) Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League.

Check the Twitter timeline for a few alumni transaction updates (Astin, Delmonico, Haniger).

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 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: Memphis, TN Jacksonville, FL Bradenton, FL Grand Chute, WI Great Falls, MT Surprise, AZ Santo Domingo, DR

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

DVR ALERT! - Yes, the Timber Rattlers are on local TV a whole bunch this week, including tonight's contest, which airs on MyNew32 TV, airtime 6:30 PM.

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Hiram Burgos at Memphis (Cardinals), 5:35 PM pre-game, 6:05 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: RHP Jorge Lopez at Jacksonville (Marlins), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We also welcome Chris Harris as the very first play-by-play voice of the Shuckers! Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. 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! NOTE: Jacksonville does provide coverage via MiLB.TV (with the Suns' call, naturally). ********** Brevard County: RHP Johnny Hellweg 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 Devin Williams at home vs. Clinton (Mariners), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime 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 J.B. Kole at Great Falls (White Sox), 7:40 PM pre-game, 8:00 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 the Rangers' complex in Surprise, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Tigers, 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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Former Bonneville star, Evan Parker signs with Brewers By JON OGLESBY, Standard-Examiner correspondent ST. GEORGE -- Dixie State pitcher Evan Parker has always been a standout on the mound. A star hurler at Bonneville in Ogden, Parker played well enough for the Lakers to land at Western Nevada Community College -- a premiere junior-college program -- after high school. After his time in the Silver State, Parker returned to Utah, playing at Dixie State University. The baseball-filled journey led to a proud moment Friday, as Parker saw his ultimate goal of playing professional baseball come true, as he signed a free-agent deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Dixie State coach Chris Pfatenhauer said Parker deserved a contract because of his love of baseball. “He’s the hardest worker we’ve had,” he said. “Early to work, stay late, come in on an off day -- you name it, he does anything possible to better his craft. Since our season ended, he’s been in the weight room, on the track, and on the field every day, just waiting for a call.” This past season for Parker was impressive, as he helped lead Dixie to its second consecutive Pacific West Conference title. As the team’s closer, he was a first team All-Pac West selection, and registered 13 saves with a 2.45 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 24 appearances last season. He also was named to the All-West Region first team for his efforts. Storm pitching coach Dave Martinez said he expects Parker to be successful in the pro ranks because of his studious nature. “(Evan) came to the field everyday with open ears and open eyes,” he said. “He never took his job for granted, and always worked like it was going to be taken away.”

Pretty big class of non-drafted free agent signings this year-- Dixie State (UT) University pitcher Evan Parker signs contract with Milwaukee Dixie State University righthander Evan Parker (college player page) signed a free agent contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The senior closer is the second Storm baseball player to ink a deal with a Major League Baseball organization, joining lefthander Porter Clayton, who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 19th round of the 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft on June 10. Parker helped lead Dixie State to the second of back-to-back Pacific West Conference baseball titles in 2015, and was a First Team all-PacWest selection and named to the NCBWA All-West Region first team. He is DSU's career saves leader with 26, including tying his own single-season record with 13 saves this past season to go with a 2.45 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 24 appearances. Last season, Parker set the DSU single-season record for saves with 13 and posted a 1-0 record with a 1.59 ERA in 21 appearances. He also struck out 24 batters in 22.2 innings pitched. *** *Same school as current Helena Brewer RHP Bubba Blau, along with Brandon Kintzler

An alumni congratulations -- RHP Mike Schaub was the rare very late-round Brewer draft pick that signed directly out of high school (38th round, 2010). Think Michael Blazek, a 35th round Cardinals high school signing... Released after his third pro season (Helena 2012), Schaub did not pitch at all in 2013, but re-surfaced with the independent Rockford (IL) Aviators of the Frontier League in 2014, and started 2015 there as well. Recently turning 23, Schaub was purchased from the indy league team by the New York Yankees on Friday. Good for him, love stories like that...

Final: AZL Brewers 9, AZL Rangers 4 Maryvale Box Score The A-Crew, now 3-3, trailed 3-0 after one-half of an inning, but answered with five in the bottom of the frame, scoring all five with two outs: AZL Brewers Bottom of the 1st Joantgel Segovia strikes out swinging. Nicolas Pierre walks. With Gilbert Lara batting, Nicolas Pierre steals (2) 2nd base. Gilbert Lara grounds out, third baseman Brallan Perez to first baseman Chad Smith. Tyrone Perry singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jose Almonte. Nicolas Pierre scores. Beau Wallace singles on a line drive to center fielder Eric Jenkins. Tyrone Perry to 3rd. Mitch Ghelfi triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Almonte. Tyrone Perry scores. Beau Wallace scores. Yerald Martinez walks. Jorge Quiterio singles on a fly ball to left fielder Jesus Martinez. Mitch Ghelfi scores. Yerald Martinez scores. Jorge Quiterio to 2nd on the throw. Pitching Change: Sal Mendez replaces Gio Abreu. Daniel Leonardo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jesus Martinez. Jorge Quiterio out at 3rd, left fielder Jesus Martinez to third baseman Brallan Perez. That triple was catcher Mitch Ghelfi's first professional hit, congrats, he would later add a single, a walk, a stolen base and a caught stealing on a busy night. Maryvale Game Log 12th round University of Tennessee LHP Drake Owenby got the start, his first as a pro (second appearance), and tossed two scoreless after the three-run 1st inning. Following up with a fantastic six innings of one-run ball was the combo of 20th round RHP David Lucroy (3 IP, 1 R), and undrafted RHP's Jose Flores (two IP) and Alex Farina. First pro win for Jonathan's brother...

Final: Great Falls 11, Helena 10 Zach Fish Homers for 11-10 GF Win Helena Brewers The Great Falls Voyagers (5-3) won an 11-10 nail-biter on Friday over the Helena Brewers (3-6) in walk-off fashion at Centene Stadium. The Voyagers would lead 10-1 at one point in the ballgame before squandering their nine-run lead. Helena took an early lead scoring a run in the top of the third. Luis Aviles led off with a single and scored on an RBI single from Troy Stokes. Stokes went 2-for-5 for yet another multi-hit performance. Cody Ponce made his pro debut for Helena, pitching the first two innings and retiring all six men he saw. He would add two strikeouts to his outing. The Voyagers responded with 10 straight runs following a 1-0 deficit, scoring four runs in the fourth on three hits and five runs in the fifth. Louis Silverio blasted a three-run homer as a part of his three-hit night. It was his second home run of the year. Jake Drossner and David Carver were both beat up in relief for Helena, combining to give up 10 runs on 11 hits in their five innings of relief. The Brewers would mount a furious comeback starting in the seventh, scoring nine runs over the next three innings. Carlos Belonis collected an RBI triple in the seventh for his second hit of the night. He would go 2-for-4. Trailing 10-9 in the top of the ninth, Steven Karkenny completed the comeback with a solo home run off of Mike Gomez (1-0). Gomez would blow the save but pick up the win. Zach Fish sent the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the ninth out of the park for a walk-off homer off of Bubba Blau (0-3). Despite an otherwise solid outing, Blau was handed his third loss in as many appearances. The Brewers' Blake Allemand extended his hitting streak to nine games while Avilles extended his hitting to streak to seven games. The Voyagers and Brewers will face off in the second game of their four-game series Saturday at Centene Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM (8:00 Central). Helena Box Score Wonderful debut for 2nd round RHP Cody Ponce -- Great Falls Bottom of the 1st Victor Velasquez strikes out swinging. Jake Jarvis grounds out to first baseman Steven Karkenny. Antonio Rodriguez grounds out, second baseman Blake Allemand to first baseman Steven Karkenny. Great Falls Bottom of the 2nd Sikes Orvis grounds out, second baseman Blake Allemand to first baseman Steven Karkenny. Zach Fish strikes out swinging. Casey Schroeder grounds out to first baseman Steven Karkenny. *** This was also the pro debut for 10th round University of Maryland LHP Jake Drossner - he allowed four runs in his one inning, but only one was earned because of a strike three passed ball, but it was still wild and ugly; it's out of the way, Jake -- Great Falls Bottom of the 3rd Pitching Change: Jake Drossner replaces Cody Ponce. Johan Cruz walks. With Louis Silverio batting, Milan Post picks off Johan Cruz at 1st on throw to Steven Karkenny. Louis Silverio flies out to left fielder Troy Stokes. Landon Lassiter walks. Victor Velasquez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Jose Cuas. Landon Lassiter to 2nd. Jake Jarvis walks. Landon Lassiter to 3rd. Victor Velasquez to 2nd. With Antonio Rodriguez batting, wild pitch by Jake Drossner, Landon Lassiter scores. Victor Velasquez to 3rd. Jake Jarvis to 2nd. Antonio Rodriguez strikes out swinging. Passed ball by catcher Milan Post. Victor Velasquez scores. Jake Jarvis to 3rd. Antonio Rodriguez to 1st. Sikes Orvis singles on a line drive to right fielder Carlos Belonis. Jake Jarvis scores. Antonio Rodriguez to 2nd. Zach Fish doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Troy Stokes. Antonio Rodriguez scores. Sikes Orvis to 3rd. Casey Schroeder strikes out swinging, catcher Milan Post to first baseman Steven Karkenny. Helena Game Log Third baseman Jose Cuas (OBP .364) reached base three times (single, two walks). Stoked for Stokes -- Troy's OPS after seven games played: 1.298 (3rd in the league).

Final: Memphis 9, Colorado Springs 0 Sox Offense Shutout In 9-0 Loss To Redbirds Memphis Lefty Greenwood Stumps Colorado Springs With 8.1 Scoreless Frames By Ed Pearsall / Colorado Springs Sky Sox http://www.milb.com/assets/images/1/1/4/127660114/cuts/05_30_088sm_pk_6dbelfic_ga3x7bci.jpg Josh Roenicke settled down after a rough first to give the Sox a quality start in Friday night's 9-0 loss to Memphis. (File Photo from prior game by Paat Kelly) The Sky Sox had few answers for the Memphis Redbirds on Friday night as they fell 9-0 in a one-sided contest before a crowd of 3,852 at AutoZone Park. The Redbirds jumped out to a fast 3-0 lead against Colorado Springs starter Josh Roenicke (4-4, 5.00) after one inning of play. Dean Anna led off the home first with a single before moving to second on a Roenicke wild pitch. Top prospect Stephen Piscotty drove Anna home with an RBI double in the following at-bat to give the home squad a 1-0 advantage. Dan Johnson drew a walk to give the Redbirds two runners on base without an out. Roenicke would benefit from his own pickoff of Piscotty at third base for the frame's first out. The right-hander couldn't escape further damage however, giving up a two-run home run to Redbirds third baseman Jacob Wilson to cap the first inning scoring at three. Roenicke would not allow another run in his quality start for the Sox, tossing six total innings of three-run ball on six hits and a walk while striking out six. Redbirds lefty Nick Greenwood (6-2, 5.93) proved to be just a bit better this evening as he twirled 8.1 shutout innings, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out four Sox batters along the way. Matt Clark collected the Colorado Springs lineup's lone multi-hit game with two singles off of Greenwood in the ballgame. Sox pitching kept Memphis off the board until reliever Wirfin Obispo struggled to record important outs in a five-run Redbirds seventh. The right-hander gave up four hits, a walk and a big two-run home run to centerfielder Tommy Pham in the inning en route to allowing five earned runs. Memphis would take an 8-0 lead after seven. The Redbirds collected their ninth and final run in the home eighth against righty Rob Wooten. The run was unearned thanks to a throwing error by the normally sure-handed Yadiel Rivera. Greenwood recorded one out in the ninth before loading the bases, prompting a Redbirds pitching change. Reliever Marcus Hatley came in to nail down the 9-0 win after recording two quick outs to end the ballgame. The Sky Sox fall to 29-43 on the season with the loss as Memphis improves to 39-36. The Sky Sox will look to end this current mini two-game skid on Saturday evening as they take on these same Redbirds in the second of a four-game set. Making his second start for the Sox, Hiram Burgos (0-0, 4.50) leads the way against Memphis lefty John Gast (4-4, 4.31) with first pitch set for 5:05 PM MDT (6:05 Central) at AutoZone Park. Colorado Springs Box Score OF Bryan Petersen's pinch-hit at-bat was his first appearance since May 24th. In 23 games combined with Biloxi and Colorado Springs, RH reliever Wirfin Obispo's line -- 9.62 ERA, 0-4, 24.1 IP, 27 H, 28 R, 26 ER, 4 HR, 5 HBP, 17 BB, 22 K, 1.81 WHIP Colorado Springs Game Log

VIDEO via WLOX: From the Biloxi game in Jacksonville *** Orlando Arcia belts an RBI triple in Biloxi's 7-3 win at Jacksonville