Matt Breen

Final: Biloxi 2, Mississippi 1 Walks Prove Extra Costly for M-Braves in Shuckers' Win Walk-Off Free Pass the Difference in the Tenth By Spencer Siegel Biloxi Box Score Biloxi pulled a win out of the hats on Saturday, winning in extra innings despite only managing five hits and four walks. Tyler Heineman had three of Biloxi's five hits, and drove in the game-tying run in the 10th. Mississippi pitchers didn't just walk in the winning run - they walked the last three batters to drive in the winning run. Ouch. Mississippi was not helped by leaving 14 runners on base. Kodi Medeiros worked around five hits and four walks over five scoreless innings Batting Tyler Heinemann: 3-4 Lucas Erceg: 1-4, 2B Mitch Ghelfi: 1-4 Pitching Kodi Medeiros: 5.0 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 4BB, 7K Miguel Sanchez: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 2K Quintin Torres-Costa: 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 3K Danny Reynolds: 1.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 0K, Win Notes Darren Seferina wore the Golden Sombrero on Saturday, going 0-4 with four strikeouts. Biloxi Game Log 10th inning - hit, walk, walk, walk - WIN! Biloxi Bottom of the 10th Pitching Change: Chad Sobotka replaces Adam McCreery, batting 9th. Darren Seferina starts inning at 2nd base. With Tyler Heineman batting, Darren Seferina steals (2) 3rd base. Tyler Heineman singles on a soft fly ball to right fielder Tyler Neslony. Darren Seferina scores. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Keston Hiura replaces Danny Reynolds. Keston Hiura flies out to left fielder Travis Demeritte. Trent Grisham walks. Tyler Heineman to 2nd. Blake Allemand walks. Tyler Heineman to 3rd. Trent Grisham to 2nd. Troy Stokes Jr. walks. Tyler Heineman scores. Trent Grisham to 3rd. Blake Allemand to 2nd.

I would think the Nationals and Mariners would be mostly out on Machado. Nats have Anthony Rendon at 3B and the Mariners have Kyle Seeger. Both have been good players as recently as last year, and will probably bank on an improvement from those guys (assuming both are healthy). Plus, the Mariners have no one to trade.

I like Crawford a lot. And adding him would mean the defense wouldn't suffer. As you note, age is not on his side, but you figure he's got a couple of good seasons left in him. His bat is solid - nothing special (I don't expect him to hit .300+ like his is this year - more like .260ish). He's due $15M per year through 2021, so he isn't cheap. Not sure SF would deal him (although they should). I guess it all comes down to are you willing to move on from Arcia. That's Stearns' call - and I don't know what the answer is.

Lowrie would be a fine 2B, but he's really come down the past month. More of a utility guy - or if you think he'll stabilize 2B - he's an option. Carbera would a rental as he's a FA after the season. No way you pay that much for him. And he's not a very good SS anymore. He'd be fine 2B if you wanted to get a guy to solidify the position for the rest of the year. Perhaps he wouldn't be awful at SS, but I remember seeing him a year or two ago at the position and he seems to have really lost his range (which was never that good). Semien isn't anything special in my opinion. He's okay. I don't think he'd cost anything close to what you've posted. But maybe others feel he's a lot better. Galvis is not much different than Arica. Good defender, can't hit. At 28, never will change. I'd pass. Anderson has a .290 OBP for his career. He's got some talent, but his inability to get on base is a killer. Just too flawed of a player for my taste. I certainly wouldn't want to have him in our line up now. Machado would be ideal. I think the price would be big - but not massive, as he's a rental. But exactly how much he would cost is another story. You're offer of Peralta, Ray and Santana seems high on initial glance - but when you consider it, Santana's stock is really down. And Ray and Peralta aren't can't miss type prospects. Not sure if Baltimore would want Santana. I read somewhere they would want a couple of young, close to the majors arms. Some interesting ideas.

deGrom or Syndergaard would almost assuredly require Hiura as a centerpiece on a return. Both are amongst the top pitchers in baseball, they have 2.5 and 3.5 years of control attached to them. They are no rentals. And at ages 30 and 25, they are should maintain their skillset through their contracts. Chris Sale (who is probably about as perfect a player to be traded in the last few years due to his age, ability, performance, durability, good health, affordable contract, etc.) netted the #2 prospect in baseball (Moncada), plus a guy ranked between 15-35 - depending on the publication (Kopech). And while deGrom and Syndergaard aren't Sale - they are pretty darn good players. You can probably argue that Hiura is a Top 25ish guy now. Add in another top 100 player, and one or two borderline top 100 guys - and you have something the Mets might consider. I'd say a Hiura and then Burnes and two of Peralta, Ray, Woodruff, Ortiz or Phillips. I'm not sure I'd want to do this. I'm just thinking that's what it would take for a player the caliber of deGrom or Syndergaard.

Final: Biloxi 5, Mississippi 0 Shuckers Crowned First Half South Division Champs Behind Brown's One-Hitter Brewers' #23 Prospect Takes No-No to the Game's Final Strike By Spencer Siegel Biloxi Box Score Tonight was all about Zack Brown. Brown lost a no-hitter with two outs in the bottom of the 9th on a bloop single to CF. Corey Ray made a nice diving try for the ball, but could not come up with it. Brown would settle for a one hitter, walking no one and striking out eight. It was a magnificent performance - and clinched the first half division championship for Biloxi. Shucker hitters did well on Friday night, rapping out 10 hits and wrangling three walks. Troy Stokes Jr., Keston Hiura and Jake Hager had a pair of hits each. Reliever Nick Ramirez - a former 1B - took over for Jake Gatewood (after the latter was hit by a pitch), and slugged a 3-run dinger in the 7th. Congratulations to Zach Brown on his gem of a game. And congratulations to the Shuckers for capturing the Batting Troy Stokes Jr.: 2-4 Keston Hiura: 2-4 Nick Ramirez: 1-3, HR, 3 RBI Lucas Erceg: 1-3, BB Jake Hager: 2-2, BB Pitching Zach Brown: 9.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 8K, Win Notes Zack Brown rules! Biloxi Game Log Gotta love Nick Ramirez coming in and playing 1B - and then popping a 3-run HR. Biloxi Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Sean McLaughlin replaces Bryse Wilson, batting 9th. Zack Brown pops out to second baseman Alay Lago. Corey Ray singles on a line drive to center fielder Connor Lien. With Troy Stokes Jr. batting, Corey Ray picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Sean McLaughlin to first baseman Tyler Marlette. Troy Stokes Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Luis Marte. Keston Hiura singles on a ground ball to center fielder Connor Lien. Troy Stokes Jr. to 2nd. Nick Ramirez homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Troy Stokes Jr. scores. Keston Hiura scores. Lucas Erceg grounds out, shortstop Luis Marte to first baseman Tyler Marlette.

I'm guessing Baltimore is going to hang on to him a while so that he can prove he's healthy. If he's lights out, the price will certainly go up. But right now, I doubt Britton costs too much since he's making $12M and coming off an injury. Take on his remaining salary and perhaps you don't have to give up too much.

Final: Mississippi 5, Biloxi 4 M-Braves Top Shuckers in Extras, but Magic Number Reduced to One Hiura Adds His Third Straight Multi-Hit Effort By Spencer Siegel Biloxi Box Score Biloxi lost 5-4 on Thursday in extra innings. The Shuckers had their chances, but they committed three errors and went only 1-12 with runners in scoring position. Highlights for the Shuckers included Jake Gatewood's 2-run HR in the 1st, and Keston Hiura's two hits. Also, Trent Grisham got on base three times with a hit and two walks. Batting Keston Hiura: 2-4, Jake Gatewood: 1-5, HR Trent Grisham: 1-2, 2BB Pitching Luis Ortiz: 4.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 3BB, 7K Cody Ponce: 2.2 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 1BB, 4K Nick Ramirez: 2.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 0BB, 3K Jon Olczak: 1.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 1K, Lose Notes Corey Ray wore the Golden Sombrero on Thursday, going 0-4 with four strikeouts. He did, however, walk once. Biloxi Game Log Gatewood's 1st inning HR got the Shuckers going. Biloxi Bottom of the 1st Corey Ray called out on strikes. Troy Stokes Jr. strikes out swinging. Keston Hiura singles on a line drive to center fielder Connor Lien. Jake Gatewood homers (13) on a fly ball to right field. Keston Hiura scores. Lucas Erceg strikes out swinging.

Trent has slowly and steadily gotten things together since coming off the DL last month. A hit and 2 walks tonight. Let's hope he continues his nice play.

I believe the magic number is now 1 - with three games left.

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Final: Biloxi 6, Mississippi 5 Hiura When You Need Him the Most, Shuckers Walk-Off with #1 Prospect's Home Run Biloxi Drops Magic Number Down to Two By Spencer Siegel Biloxi Box Score Keston Hiura hit a walk off HR in the bottom of the 9th to propel the Shuckers to a 6-5 victory over the Braves. The Shuckers got a good performance from Thomas Jankins on the mound (only 1 earned run over six innings), and a key bases-loaded pinch triple from Clint Coulter in the 8th inning, which tied the game. With the victory, plus a lose by Mobile, the Shuckers magic number to clinch the South Division first half title stands at two with four games left to play. Batting Keston Hiura: 3-4, 2B, HR, BB (walk off HR) Trent Grisham: 1-2, 2BB Jake Hager: 2-3, BB Clint Coulter: 1-1, 3B, 3 RBI Pitching Thomas Jankins: 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER, 3BB, 4K Brad Kuntz: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 2K Danny Reynolds: 1.0 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER, 1BB Nate Griep: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 1K, Win Notes Trent Grisham has steadily improved at the plate over the past month, raising his batting average to .250 to go with a .368 OBP. Biloxi Game Log Walk off HR in the 9th. No need to show anything else. Biloxi Bottom of the 9th Keston Hiura homers (1) on a line drive to left field.

This would be a really, really poor trade for Milwaukee. Straily is a back of the rotation arm - a nice thing to have, but he's not a difference maker. Plus, he began the season on the DL with arm inflammation - something you'd have to make sure isn't a long term issue. Dietrich is just meh. He's a bit of a tweener, doesn't walk much, and struggles against left handers. Both guys have value - but not a lot. They certainly would be okay to have, but no way you give up that much for them.

I don't see Stearns overpaying for any player or position - but will instead keep his eyes and ears open, look for depth and upgrades, but only make moves if he really sees the value. Again, it all comes down to value. If the opportunity is there - then he will look to make a move. In the end, that means nothing could happen - or a lot could happen. It just depends on the market. As a general rule, I think that quality starters and relievers will be hard to find since they usually fetch a high return at the deadline. Position players are usually a little different. Sometimes - but not always - a very good player can be had for a low price (example: JD Martinez last year). So, Stearns will watch the market, and make moves if the value is there.

Final: Jacksonville 3, Biloxi 2 Three Early Runs Enough for Shrimp to Top Biloxi Hiura Records Fourth Multi-Hit Game With Shuckers By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers (Michael Krebs) Biloxi Box Score The bats were mostly silent Tuesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The Shuckers managed only five hits and a walk for the day. The result was a pair of runs - not enough to top the Jumbo Shrimp. Keston Hiura led the Shucker batters with a pair of hits. On the mound, Trey Supak was roughed up early, giving up three runs in the 1st - before settling down the rest of the way. Batting Keston Hiura: 2-4, 2B Trent Grisham: 1-2, BB Jake Hager: 1-4, 2B Troy Stokes Jr.: 1-4, 2B Pitching Trey Supak: 5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 ER, 2BB, 5K, Lose Quintin Torres-Costa: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 4K Jon Olczak: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 2BB, 1K Notes With his two hits on Tuesday, Hiura is hitting .341 since being called up to AA. Biloxi Game Log Three doubles in the 6th inning scored two runs - but it would not be enough for the day. Biloxi Top of the 6th Troy Stokes Jr. doubles (17) on a line drive to left fielder Cade Gotta. Keston Hiura doubles (5) on a fly ball to left fielder Cade Gotta. Troy Stokes Jr. scores. Jake Gatewood flies out to left fielder Cade Gotta. Lucas Erceg flies out to left fielder Cade Gotta. Jake Hager doubles (18) on a line drive to center fielder Monte Harrison. Keston Hiura scores. Trent Grisham grounds out, second baseman Isan Diaz to first baseman Peter O'Brien.

Final: Jacksonville 6, Biloxi 5 Shrimp Walk Off Shuckers 6-5 Medeiros Spins Six Innings, Hits Grand Slam By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers Biloxi Box Score Painful lose on Monday. Former Brewer farmhand Monte Harrison hit a 3-run, walk off HR off Shucker closer Nate Griep to rally Jacksonville over Biloxi 6-5. The lose spoiled a nice out from Kodi Medeiros, who allowed only four hits, a walk and one run over six innings. He struck out eight batters, and got his first professional hit - a grand slam home run. At the plate, Troy Stokes Jr. and Jake Gatewood would each get a pair of hits - including an inside-the-park HR from the latter. Batting Troy Stokes Jr.: 2-5 Jake Gatewood: 2-4, HR Kodi Medeiros: 1-4, HR, 4 RBI Tyler Heinemann: 1-2, 2BB Pitching Kodi Medeiros: 6.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 1BB, 8K Danny Reynolds: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 2BB, 2K Nate Griep: 0.1 IP, 1 hit, 3 ER, 2BB, 1K, Lose Notes After a tough May, Medeiros has lowered his ERA to a respectable 3.88. Biloxi faced off against former Brewers farmhands Monte Harrison and Isan Diaz. The two are hitting .227 and .238 respectively. Biloxi Game Log Biloxi had a big 5th inning, highlighted by Medeiros' grand salami. Biloxi Top of the 5th Jake Gatewood hits an inside-the-park home run (12) on a line drive to center field. Lucas Erceg flies out to center fielder Monte Harrison. Jake Hager walks. Trent Grisham singles on a fly ball to center fielder Monte Harrison. Jake Hager to 2nd. Tyler Heineman singles on a fly ball to left fielder Cade Gotta. Jake Hager to 3rd. Trent Grisham to 2nd. Kodi Medeiros hits a grand slam (1) to right field. Jake Hager scores. Trent Grisham scores. Tyler Heineman scores. Corey Ray walks. Troy Stokes Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Monte Harrison. Corey Ray to 2nd. Keston Hiura pops out to catcher Rodrigo Vigil in foul territory. Jake Gatewood strikes out swinging.

I'm a bit surprised Lutz kept that high of a ranking - but they love the guy over there. And he's been playing better after the slow start. Also surprised Peralta is didn't make things. I'm guessing there are concerns about his command - and ultimate role. Ray is about where I expect - a borderline Top 100 guy. If he keeps playing well, he'll rise up. But as we've said, he needs to show his ability over a longer time frame to show he's actually improved. Another thing they noted was that Erceg and Grisham have fallen off their radar, due to approach issues for Erceg and swing and miss issues for Grisham. Again, not a surprise. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-updated-top-131-prospect-rankings/

The Miller add seems like a solid move. It comes for cheap. It's one of the reasons you keep some financial flexibility - so you can take on some salary during the course of the season to shore of deficiencies. The only thing I'm miffed about is that Sogard is still around. He's a better defender than Miller, but Miller's bat way outclasses Sogard's. Just make the move and go. Although I can imagine they are going to give Miller a few games at SS to get him re-acquainted to the position - but it doesn't seem like that should be a big deal for a guy like him. As for the SS position - I still hope Arcia can turn things around. His defense is great, and if he can get some things ironed out, I think his bat can be okay. But we shall see.

Final: Biloxi 11, Jacksonville 4 Big Seventh Puts Shrimp On Ice In 11-4 Shuckers Win Hager Homers Again, Ray Goes 4-for-4 In Victory By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers Biloxi Box Score The bats were hot on Sunday in Jacksonville. Corey Ray lead the way with four hits, while Jake Hager, Blake Allemand and Lucas Erceg hit home runs. It was Hager's fifth HR in four games. Biloxi had 12 hits and five walks, resulting in 11 runs - and the win. Batting Corey Ray: 4-4, 2 2B, BB, SB Jake Hager: 1-4, HR, 4 RBI Jake Gatewood: 2-4, 2 2B, BB Lucas Erceg: 2-5, HR Blake Allemand: 1-3, HR Pitching Zack Brown: 5.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 ER, 3BB, 3K Nick Ramirez: 1.2 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 3BB, 1K, Win Jon Olczak: 1.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 1K Miguel Sanchez: 1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 ER, 0BB, 1K Notes With 10 HRs this year, Hager has tied his career high, which he set in 2012. Biloxi Game Log A five-run 7th is fun for everyone! Biloxi Top of the 7th Blake Allemand hit by pitch. Trent Grisham doubles (3) on a ground ball to right fielder John Norwood. Blake Allemand to 3rd. With Mitch Ghelfi batting, wild pitch by Max Duval, Blake Allemand scores. Trent Grisham to 3rd. Mitch Ghelfi grounds out, second baseman Isan Diaz to first baseman Eric Jagielo. Pitching Change: Ben Holmes replaces Max Duval, batting 9th. Nick Ramirez walks. Corey Ray singles on a fly ball to center fielder Monte Harrison. Trent Grisham scores. Nick Ramirez to 2nd. Troy Stokes Jr. called out on strikes. Jake Hager homers (10) on a fly ball to left center field. Nick Ramirez scores. Corey Ray scores. Jake Gatewood doubles (14) on a fly ball to left fielder Peter O'Brien. Lucas Erceg singles on a fly ball to right fielder John Norwood. Jake Gatewood to 3rd. Blake Allemand hit by pitch. Lucas Erceg to 2nd. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging.

Corey Ray with four hits and a walk today.

Final: Biloxi 6, Pensacola 3 Hager Hammers A Pair Of Homers In Shuckers Win Biloxi Rallies Again To Top Jacksonville By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers (Michael Krebs) Biloxi Box Score Jake Hager had two HRs on Saturday - giving him four in the last three games. Troy Stokes Jr., who had three hits, also homered on the day. On the mound, Cody Ponce and Luis Ortiz combined to hold Jacksonville to three runs. Ortiz was outstanding over the the final four innings, giving up only one hit and no runs. Batting Troy Stokes Jr.: 3-4, 2B, HR, SB Keston Hiura: 1-3, 2B, BB, SB Lucas Erceg: 1-3, 3B Jake Hager: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI Pitching Cody Ponce: 5.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 ER, 1BB, 4K, Win Luis Ortiz: 4.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 1BB, 7K, Save Notes Biloxi has a 2.5 game lead over Mobile for the top spot in the first half standings of the Southern League South division. Keston Hiura stole 4 bases in 50 games in Carolina. He already had five in 9 games at Biloxi. Biloxi Game Log Three run 6th, highlighted by one of Hager's HRs. Biloxi Top of the 6th Troy Stokes Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Peter O'Brien. Keston Hiura grounds into a force out, shortstop Mason Davis to second baseman Isan Diaz. Troy Stokes Jr. out at 2nd. Keston Hiura to 1st. Jake Gatewood strikes out swinging. Lucas Erceg triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Cade Gotta. Keston Hiura scores. Jake Hager homers (8) on a fly ball to left field. Lucas Erceg scores. Trent Grisham singles on a line drive to center fielder Cade Gotta. With Tyler Heineman batting, wild pitch by Nick Neidert, Trent Grisham to 2nd. Tyler Heineman flies out to left fielder Peter O'Brien.

Final: Biloxi 5, Pensacola 3 Biloxi Rallies For 5-3 Win Over Jacksonville Ray Doubles To Give Shuckers Lead In 8th By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers (Michael Krebs) Biloxi Box Score Corey Ray came up big in the top of the 8th, hitting a two-run double to put the Shuckers in the lead. He then stole 3rd base and scored on a throwing error - giving Biloxi an insurance run. Biloxi batters rapped out 11 hits and walked five times on Friday night. Keston Hirua had three hits while Jake Hager (who homered in the game) and Trent Grisham had two hits each. On the mound, Thomas Jankins had a middling start, but the relief corps of Quintin Torres-Costa, Brad Kuntz, Danny Reynolds and Nate Griep would hold the Jumbo Shrimp to only one hit and no runs over the final 4.1 innings to secure the victory. Batting Corey Ray: 1-5, 2B, 2 RBI, SB Keston Hiura: 3-5, 2 SB Lucas Erceg: 1-3, 2BB Jake Hager: 2-5, 2B, HR Tyler Heinemann: 1-3, 2B, BB Trent Grisham: 2-4, BB, SB Pitching Thomas Jankins: 4.2 IP, 6 hits, 3 ER, 2BB, 3K Quintin Torres-Costa: 0.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 0BB, 1K Brad Kuntz: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 1BB, 3K, Win Danny Reynolds: 1.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 1K Nate Griep: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 0BB, 1K, Save Notes Hager homered for the second consecutive game. Jake Gatewood was awarded the Golden Sombrero on Friday, striking out four times in five at bats. Biloxi Game Log Three run 8th included two doubles, two singles, two stolen bases and a Jacksonville error. Biloxi Top of the 8th Trent Grisham singles on a fly ball to right fielder Cade Gotta. Tyler Heineman doubles (7) on a line drive to right fielder Cade Gotta. Trent Grisham to 3rd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Clint Coulter replaces Brad Kuntz. Clint Coulter strikes out swinging. Corey Ray doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Cade Gotta. Trent Grisham scores. Tyler Heineman scores. Defensive Substitution: John Norwood replaces pitcher Jeff Kinley, batting 5th, playing right field. Pitching Change: Jose Pena replaces Jeff Kinley, batting 1st. With Troy Stokes Jr. batting, Corey Ray steals (15) 3rd base, Corey Ray scores. Throwing error by catcher Rodrigo Vigil. Troy Stokes Jr. flies out to left fielder Anfernee Seymour. Keston Hiura singles on a ground ball to left fielder Anfernee Seymour. With Jake Gatewood batting, Keston Hiura steals (4) 2nd base. Jake Gatewood strikes out swinging.

Final: Pensacola 3, Biloxi 2 Three-Run First Enough for Wahoos to Sink Shuckers Supak Turns In Quality Start In Series Finale By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers (Michael Krebs) Biloxi Box Score For the second night in a row the Shuckers had a bad first inning, which cost them the game. This time Trey Supak gave up three runs in the bottom of the 1st, leading to a 3-2 lose to Pensacola. After the 1st inning, Supak settled down and had an okay game. Unfortunately, Shucker hitters could only manage a pair of solo home runs (Corey Ray and Jake Hager). They had six hits and five walks, but they went 0-6 with runners in scoring position. Batting Corey Ray: 1-3, HR, BB, 2 SB Keston Hiura: 1-3, 2B, BB Lucas Erceg: 1-3, BB Jake Hager: 1-4, HR Tyler Heidemann: 2-4 Pitching Trey Supak: 6.0 IP, 7 hits, 3 ER, 0BB, 4K, Lose Jon Olczak: 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0BB, 4K Notes With two stolen bases on Thursday night, Corey Ray is now second in the Southern League with 14. With an .836 OPS, Jake Hager is on pace to shatter his previous best season, which came in 2012 in A ball, where he had a .757 OPS. Biloxi Game Log Second night in a row - bad 1st inning. Pensacola Bottom of the 1st C. J. McElroy turns around to bat right-handed. C. J. McElroy singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jake Hager. With Shed Long batting, C. J. McElroy steals (9) 2nd base. Shed Long flies out to left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. Nick Longhi doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. C. McElroy scores. Brian O'Grady pops out to third baseman Lucas Erceg in foul territory. Luis Gonzalez singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. Nick Longhi scores. With Narciso Crook batting, Luis Gonzalez steals (3) 2nd base. Narciso Crook singles on a fly ball to left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. Luis Gonzalez scores. Narciso Crook out at 2nd, left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. to first baseman Jake Gatewood to second baseman Keston Hiura.

Interesting option. Miller is best suited for 2B. He can play SS, but is not very good there. He's got some pop. He has also struggled against left handed pitchers in his career - in particular his slugging against lefties plummets. I don't really think he's an upgrade over Villar. Better than Sogard? Yes.

I look forward to Thames left handed power bat coming back to the lineup. Personally, I don't want him in the outfield. Let him start against right handers. Aguilar will start against lefties. Defensively, I don't want to force square pegs into round holes.