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Final: DSL Athletics 7, @DSL Brewers 6 (10 innings) DSL Brewers box scoreLeonard Lorenzo allowed five runs in six innings, but the Cerveceritos still held a 6-5 lead until the 9th inning and then lost the game in the 10th. Young lefty Marcos Padilla turned in the best pitching performance, allowing a hit and a walk while fanning two in two scoreless frames. Orlando Arcia and Esthervin Matos continue to perform well, each with two hits, though it looks like both were removed for defensive replacements; given that Matos committed his fifth error in just 12 games, I can't exactly fault the decision. Matos was removed late, but Arcia somewhat earlier, which is worrisome. Dionis Hinojosa was on four out of five trips with three hits and a walk. Matos and Yonki Hernandez each stole two bases and Arcia one, but the baserunning wasn't all roses--Atleticos pitcher (guess which hand he throws with) Anderson Mata put six runners on in his 4.2 innings and, remarkably, picked three of them off. Toss in a caught-stealing at home plate and you have, at best, a mixed bag on the bases. DSL Brewers play-by-playThe circumstances surrounding Arcia's removal: DSL Brewers Bottom of the 4thFrancisco Castillo grounds out, pitcher Fernando Cruzado to first baseman Jose Rosario.Yonki Hernandez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jesus Rivas.Orlando Arcia singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jose Sayegh. Yonki Hernandez to 2nd.With Sthervin Matos batting, Yonki Hernandez steals (15) 3rd base. Orlando Arcia steals (7) 2nd base.Sthervin Matos strikes out swinging.Deivi Mejia grounds out, third baseman Wilman Martinez to first baseman Jose Rosario. DSL Athletics Top of the 5thDefensive Substitution: Raphachel Colatosti replaces shortstop Orlando Arcia, batting 2nd, playing shortstop. Brutal two-out, bases-loaded walk to force in the winning run: DSL Athletics Top of the 10thPitcher Change: Eliezer Montano replaces Doni Arias.Luis Osorio walks.Vicmal De La Cruz singles on a line drive to center fielder Yonki Hernandez. Luis Osorio to 2nd.Jose Rosario out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Eliezer Montano to second baseman Francisco Castillo. Luis Osorio to 3rd. Vicmal De La Cruz to 2nd.Eliezer Montano intentionally walks Wilman Martinez.Pitcher Change: Javier Belen replaces Eliezer Montano.Jonesy Zarraga strikes out swinging.Andy Paz walks. Luis Osorio scores. Vicmal De La Cruz to 3rd. Wilman Martinez to 2nd.Gabriel Santana grounds into a force out, shortstop Raphachel Colatosti to second baseman Francisco Castillo. Andy Paz out at 2nd.

Helena video highlights are starting to be posted on MiLB.com, including Nick Ramirez's double yesterday and Yadiel Rivera's homer from Thursday.

A trio of promising 17-year-old RHPs are MIA lately. Osmel Perez, darling of the 2010 season, didn't pitch between 6/10 and 6/29 and hasn't appeared since then. MH noted with mild alarm when Milton Gomez was pulled after one inning on 6/24, and indeed Gomez hasn't pitched since. Finally, Pedro Peguero made just four short appearances, the last being on 6/17.

Nick Ramirez's walk rate so far for Helena is only a couple thousandths of a percent higher than Yadiel Rivera's. Ramirez is hitting well enough that it doesn't matter, but it's something to keep an eye on as he progresses. In theory it would make sense that even someone with good plate discipline might not walk much when facing pitchers much less talented than him, especially a power hitter, but that doesn't seem to hold true in real life, perhaps because it doesn't take into account that less-talented pitchers are usually much wilder and often throw four balls without ever throwing a hittable strike.

Final: West Michigan 5, @Wisconsin 4 Wisconsin box scoreAnother one that got away. The Whitecaps got three in the 8th off Greg Holle to tie and another in the 9th off Dan Britt for the win. Jimmy Nelson, however, continues to inspire hope: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 6/6 GO/FO, 100 pitches, 61 strikes. As he discussed with Toby, he throws both a four- and two-seam fastball; perhaps lately he's been going to that four-seamer more, since his strikeouts are up and his grounders are down. Pretty evenly distributed offensive attack for the Rattlers, though Nick Shaw was on three of five times with two singles and a walk. Newly converted catcher Joey Paciorek committed his sixth passed ball in just his tenth game with Wisconsin; he had two in four games with Helena.Wisconsin play-by-play West Michigan Top of the 8thPitcher Change: Greg Holle replaces Brian Garman.Ryan Hamme walks.With Nick Castellanos batting, Ryan Hamme steals (1) 2nd base.Nick Castellanos walks.James Robbins singles on a line drive to left fielder T. Mittelstaedt. Ryan Hamme scores. Nick Castellanos to 3rd.Jason Krizan grounds out, second baseman Mike Brownstein to first baseman Cody Hawn. Nick Castellanos scores. James Robbins to 2nd.With Rob Brantly batting, passed ball by Joseph Paciorek, James Robbins to 3rd.Rob Brantly strikes out swinging.Steven Moya reaches on fielding error by second baseman Mike Brownstein. James Robbins scores.Josh Ashenbrenner grounds out, third baseman Gregory Hopkins to first baseman Cody Hawn. West Michigan Top of the 9thPitcher Change: Dan Britt replaces Greg Holle.Jeff Rowland strikes out swinging.Hernan Perez walks.Ryan Hamme walks. Hernan Perez to 2nd.Nick Castellanos called out on strikes.James Robbins singles on a ground ball to right fielder Franklin Romero. Hernan Perez scores. Ryan Hamme to 2nd.Jason Krizan flies out to center fielder Reggie Keen.

Wow, Tyler Cravy. He seems good for one of these kind of outings every once in awhile: Idaho Falls Bottom of the 3rdPitcher Change: Tyler Cravy replaces Drew Gagnon.Tyler Smith strikes out swinging.Chris Elder lines out to second baseman Gant Elmore.Tyler Chism strikes out swinging. Idaho Falls Bottom of the 4thAdrian Martinez singles on a line drive to center fielder Robert Garvey.With Daniel Mateo batting, wild pitch by Tyler Cravy, Adrian Martinez to 2nd.Daniel Mateo strikes out swinging.Richard Espy doubles (7) on a line drive to center fielder Robert Garvey. Adrian Martinez scores.Mark Threlkeld strikes out swinging.Michael Liberto strikes out swinging. Idaho Falls Bottom of the 5thDarian Sandford strikes out swinging, catcher Tyler Roberts to first baseman Parker Berberet.Tyler Smith called out on strikes.Chris Elder called out on strikes. Together with Gagnon's outing, in five innings the Chukars have made two outs on balls in play.

Huntsville was postponed and Nashville has yet to start, so I wouldn't be surprised to see them washed out as well. Drew Gagnon only went two innings for Helena in his debut, but they were impressive: Idaho Falls Bottom of the 1stTyler Chism called out on strikes.Adrian Martinez grounds out, pitcher Drew Gagnon to first baseman Parker Berberet.Daniel Mateo singles on a line drive to center fielder Robert Garvey.Richard Espy called out on strikes. Idaho Falls Bottom of the 2ndMark Threlkeld strikes out swinging.Michael Liberto strikes out swinging.Darian Sandford called out on strikes.

Ruben Ozuna out of the lineup again for Helena.

Final (game one): @DSL Brewers 3, DSL Cardinals 2 (7 innings) DSL Brewers box score18-year-old Venezuelan righty Jorge Ortega pitched well again, posting a 5/0 K/BB in six innings while allowing two runs. Orlando Arcia and Esthervin Matos were each 1-2 with a walk, with Arcia's hit going for two bases; each committed a throwing error in the field, for Matos already his 4th in just 11 games. Elvis Rubio was hitless, unless you count the pitch that hit him. Obviously, because this game was scheduled for just seven innings, the two teams faced each other again in some fashion today, but the suspended game box score has not been updated, and there's an empty box score for a second game. We'll see what happens (happened).DSL Brewers play-by-play Arcia came up big with two outs in the 2nd: DSL Brewers Bottom of the 2ndJuan De Leon pops out to shortstop Leobaldo Pina.Elvis Rubio strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Juan Bautista. Elvis Rubio to 1st.Dionis Hinojosa singles on a fly ball to center fielder Amaury Capellan. Elvis Rubio to 2nd.With Francisco Castillo batting, passed ball by Luis Cruz, Elvis Rubio to 3rd. Dionis Hinojosa to 2nd.Francisco Castillo flies out to center fielder Amaury Capellan.Yonki Hernandez hit by pitch.Orlando Arcia doubles (8) on a fly ball to left fielder George Araujo. Elvis Rubio scores. Dionis Hinojosa scores. Yonki Hernandez out at 3rd, left fielder George Araujo to shortstop Leobaldo Pina to third baseman Ronnierd Garcia.

Final: @Jupiter 2, Brevard County 1 Brevard County box scoreTyler Thornburg was good, allowing just a two-out, two-run homer in the 1st inning, but the 'Tees didn't have enough offense to overcome even that; Thornburg fanned six in six innings of work. BC managed just two hits, one each by D'Vontrey Richardson and Josh Prince. Prince also walked and stole his 14th base but also committed two errors. Kentrail Davis swiped his 25th bag. Brevard County play-by-playA chance to tie in the 7th went for naught: Brevard County Top of the 7thJosh Prince walks.Sean McCraw out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Chase Austin to first baseman Jaime Ortiz. Josh Prince to 2nd.With Juan Sanchez batting, wild pitch by Collin Cargill, Josh Prince to 3rd.Juan Sanchez strikes out swinging.Scooter Gennett flies out to left fielder Daniel Pertusati.

Final: Huntsville 6, @Montgomery 3 Huntsville box scoreNo word on how hard he was throwing tonight, but Wily Peralta continues to do the two things that have put him at the top of our prospect list: strike people out at a good clip while keeping the ball on the ground. His line: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 5 K, 1 HR, 10/2 GO/FO, 101 pitches, 66 strikes. Sean Halton had a huge night, reaching four of five times up, including his sixth homer and his 17th walk. Steffan Wilson joined him with three hits, and Zelous Wheeler, Brock Kjeldgaard, and Hainley Statia each had two--that's Big Brock's first multi-hit game since his first overall game with the Stars, two weeks ago. Erik Komatsu doubled and walked, and Martin Maldonado was also on twice with a hit and a HBP. Rob Wooten picked up the save with two punch-outs in 1.1 innings. Huntsville play-by-playPeralta was removed because of pitch count, because he wasn't in any particular trouble: Montgomery Bottom of the 7thCole Figueroa hit by pitch.John Matulia grounds out, pitcher Wily Peralta to first baseman Sean Halton. Cole Figueroa to 2nd.Pitcher Change: Lucas Luetge replaces Wily Peralta.Kyeong Kang grounds out, third baseman Steffan Wilson to first baseman Sean Halton. Cole Figueroa to 3rd.Matthew Sweeney strikes out swinging.

Final: @Wisconsin 2, West Michigan 1 Wisconsin wins 2-1 over WhitecapsChris Mehring/Wisconsin Timber Rattlers GRAND CHUTE, WI - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pitcher Maverick Lasker and Adrian Rosario combined to hold the West Michigan Whitecaps to three hits and they got just enough offensive support for a 2-1 win Thursday night at Time Warner Cable Field. The Rattlers pushed a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit. Wisconsin snapped a five game losing streak with the victory. Lasker hit a bump in the road in the third inning. There was a runner at first with two outs when he walked Hernan Perez. Then, Rob Brantly reached on an error to load the bases. Clay Jones, who hit a grand slam in Wednesday's game, drew a four pitch walk from Lasker to force in the first run of Thursday's game. But, that was it for the Whitecaps (43-46 overall, 11-9 second half). The Rattlers (47-43, 9-11) were getting base runners, but could not dent the plate in the first five innings against Whitecaps starter Kyle Ryan. That changed in the sixth. Reggie Keen started the rally with a one out single. TJ Mittelstaedt, who had three hits in the game, singled to right and sent Keen to third with the tying run. Mike Walker drove in Keen with a single to center and the Rattlers tied the game 1-1. One out later, Cody Hawn stepped up with runners at second and third. The Rattlers first baseman had singled earlier in the game to extend his current hitting streak to 14 games. He added to his hit total with an infield single that sent Mittelstaedt across the pay station for a 2-1 Rattlers lead. Lasker would toss a scoreless seventh inning before turning the game over to Rosario. After the walk to Jones in the third inning, Lasker retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced. It would not be an easy eighth inning for Rosario. He allowed a hit and a walk to the first two batters he faced. A sacrifice bunt moved the tying and lead run into scoring position with two outs. But, Rosario struck out Jones for the second out and got a grounder from James Robbins to end the frame with the Rattlers still up 2-1. The ninth would be a routine 1-2-3 inning for Rosario to nail down the win and for his first save of the season. Wisconsin and West Michigan wrap up their series on Friday night. Jimmy Nelson (4-7, 4.58) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Rattlers. The Whitecaps have Alex Burgos (4-1, 2.15) as their scheduled starter. Game time is 7:05pm. Come out and celebrate the birthday of Timber Rattlers mascot Fang on Friday night. Area mascots will be at the ballpark to participate in a kickball game before the Timber Rattlers game. Since it is also a North Shore Bank Family Night, children 12 and under eat free. After the game, enjoy a fireworks display! After the fireworks, Fazoli's invites children 14 and under to participate in Kids Run the Bases. If you can't make it out to the ballpark, tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or timberrattlers.com starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show starting at 6:45pm. Wisconsin box scoreVery nice effort from Lasker, who struck out five, walked three, and allowed two hits. Mittelstaedt continues to do his best Khris Davis impression, and also stole his 16th base.Wisconsin play-by-play I guess Dusty Rhodes wasn't a fan of the Whitecaps' starter's pickoff move: Wisconsin Bottom of the 3rdChad Stang reaches on fielding error by shortstop Dixon Machado.Tony Pechek flies out to center fielder Luis Castillo.With Mike Brownstein batting, Kyle Ryan picks off Chad Stang at 1st on throw to James Robbins.Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Batting Coach Dusty Rhodes ejected by 1B umpire Chris Tipton.Mike Brownstein singles on a fly ball to right fielder Steven Moya.Reggie Keen bunt grounds out, third baseman Josh Ashenbrenner to first baseman James Robbins.

Jalen Harris (and Yefri Saba) did not have a very good 2nd inning down in the desert: AZL Rangers Bottom of the 2ndJordan Akins reaches on throwing error by third baseman Jalen Harris. Jordan Akins to 2nd.Christopher Grayson grounds out, second baseman Brandon Macias to first baseman Hitaniel Arias. Jordan Akins to 3rd.Ryan Rua doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Matthew Franco. Jordan Akins scores.Jeremy Williams reaches on fielding error by third baseman Jalen Harris. Ryan Rua scores.Nick Urbanus singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jose R. Garcia. Jeremy Williams to 3rd. Nick Urbanus to 2nd on the throw.Luis Sardinas singles on a ground ball to second baseman Brandon Macias. Jeremy Williams scores. Nick Urbanus to 3rd.Kevin Torres out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jose R. Garcia. Nick Urbanus scores.With Matt Leeds batting, Luis Sardinas steals (2) 2nd base.Matt Leeds strikes out swinging.

That makes sense. Well, a Don Money sort of sense.

Tough 2nd inning for Andy Moye and Helena: Idaho Falls Bottom of the 2ndEdul Escobar homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.Runey Davis homers (2) on a fly ball to right field.Justin Fradejas grounds out, third baseman Kyle Dhanani to first baseman Parker Berberet.Tyler Chism homers (2) on a fly ball to right field.Adrian Martinez lines out to shortstop Yadiel Rivera.Daniel Mateo strikes out swinging.

Final (game one): @Nashville 5, Albuquerque 0 (7 innings) Nashville Blanks Albuquerque In Doubleheader Opener, 5-0Nashville Sounds NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds blanked the Albuquerque Isotopes, 5-0, in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday evening at Greer Stadium.It was the second shutout of the season for Nashville. The Sounds shut out the Round Rock Express, 1-0, with a combination shut out on June 16 at Greer Stadium. Mat Gamel, Eric Farris, Brett Carroll, and Caleb Gindl each collected two hits in the victory. Nashville plated three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning for a 3-0 advantage. Brandon Boggs opened the frame getting hit on the first pitch by Albuquerque starter Joe Newby and advanced to third as Carroll singled to left field. After reliever David Pfeiffer came into the contest, Taylor Green looped an RBI base hit to left field [audio] followed by a Gamel two-run single to left. Nashville score its last two runs in the next inning to extend the lead to 5-0. Gindl and Edwin Maysonet singled to start the frame and both scored when Farris lined two-out, two-run double to left center. Nashville starter Frankie De La Cruz pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits while fanning five. Mike McClendon (3-1) struck out one in two scoreless innings for the win. Tim Dillard finished the game with a scoreless frame. In his second start of the season for Albuquerque, Joe Newby (1-3) took the loss after surrendering two runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Nashville box scoreFarris, Green, and Gindl each walked (Gindl's intentional). De la Cruz threw just 74 pitches (43 strikes)--happenstance, injury, or promotion? Nashville play-by-playFDLC wasn't exactly cuffed around in his last inning: Albuquerque Top of the 4thJerry Sands flies out to right fielder Caleb Gindl.Trayvon Robinson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Caleb Gindl.Russell Mitchell called out on strikes.Jamie Hoffmann called out on strikes.

Final: DSL Brewers 6, @DSL Athletics 5 DSL Brewers box scoreHappy Gian Rizzo day! The 17-year-old righty went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while fanning four. The runs came on a two-run homer in the 4th. Happy Orlando Arcia day as well; after laying low recently, No G busted out again today with a triple, double, and a walk in five trips. Esthervin Matos, who's impressed in the very early stages of his career, also doubled and walked. Fanning the fragilest and faintest of hot streaks, Elvis Rubio was 1-3 with a walk; next stop, a .200 batting average! Raul Mondesi earned a sombrero de oro, 0-5 with four punch-outs. The Cerveceritos stole six bases without being caught. Arcia committed his 5th error afield. DSL Brewers play-by-playA three-run 8th by the Atleticitos tied the game, but only momentarily, courtesy of the two of the youngest Brewers: DSL Athletics Bottom of the 8thAlfredo Sosa walks.Shawn Duinkerk grounds into a force out, second baseman Alejandro Mendoza to shortstop Orlando Arcia. Alfredo Sosa out at 2nd. Shawn Duinkerk advances to 2nd, on throwing error by shortstop Orlando Arcia.With Luis Osorio batting, wild pitch by Juan Francisco, Shawn Duinkerk to 3rd.Luis Osorio triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Yonki Hernandez. Shawn Duinkerk scores.Vicmal De La Cruz pops out to third baseman Sthervin Matos.Jose Rosario doubles (5) on a fly ball to center fielder Yonki Hernandez. Luis Osorio scores.Pitcher Change: Carlos Sosa replaces Juan Francisco.Renato Nunez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Yonki Hernandez. Jose Rosario scores.Jonesy Zarraga flies out to center fielder Yonki Hernandez. DSL Brewers Top of the 9thAlejandro Mendoza strikes out swinging, catcher Dionisio Ramirez to first baseman Jose Rosario.Yonki Hernandez pops out to first baseman Jose Rosario.Orlando Arcia doubles (7) on a fly ball to center fielder Alfredo Sosa.Sthervin Matos doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Alfredo Sosa. Orlando Arcia scores.Raul Mondesi strikes out swinging.

C Gerald Ogrinc was released from the AZL Brewers.

This has nothing to do with the overall point, which is valid, but Jess Todd was the PTBNL in that trade.

Former Pace star Caleb Gindl on the doorstep of the major leaguesBob Heist/Pensacola News Journal Since being selected in the fifth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft, Caleb Gindl sure can tell you about how long the road is to reach Milwaukee. Put it this way, Mapquest and a GPS unit have been necessities for one of the greatest players to ever come out of the storied Pace High program as Gindl chases a spot in the big leagues with the Brewers. With the Panhandle as the starting point, the runner-up for Florida's Mr. Baseball in '07 has covered more than 5,800 miles during his travels through rookie league ball in Helena, Mont., Class A stops in Charleston, W.Va., and Melbourne, one season of Double-A in Huntsville, Ala., and now a home with Triple-A Nashville in Tennessee. The ascent through the organization has actually been quite rapid for the 22-year-old outfielder. But, nonetheless, interesting. "I've always felt like anything is possible ... so everything I've had to do is just part of what it takes," Gindl said. "It's been my dream since I was 5 years old to play Major League Baseball. Do I think it will happen? Absolutely, or I wouldn't be playing the game. "If it's meant to be, it will happen. Hopefully, in the end, I get called up and live the dream I'm chasing." No doubt, though, during this journey, Sunday afternoon's game against the Albuquerque Isotopes at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., was one to remember. With a two-out single in the top of the ninth inning during a 9-5 Pacific Coast League win, Gindl completed hitting for the cycle. It was the first time — and third overall in the team's 34-year history — that rare baseball feat had been accomplished by a Sounds player since J.R. House in 2004. The first cycle in club history was by Tike Redman in 2001. "I can't lie, I was excited," said Gindl, who tripled in the second inning, homered in the third and doubled in the eighth. "If you play this game and don't get excited about something like that, well, then there's something wrong. I've been playing baseball a long time and had been close before, but that had never happened. So, yeah, that's a moment I think I'll remember for a long time." What Gindl also may look back on from this summer and remember fondly is his current hot streak that has the Sounds' right fielder looking like a strong candidate for a September call-up by the National League Central Division leaders when major league rosters expand. Being looked at closely in March by the Brewers during his first spring training camp invitation, Gindl has adjusted following a slow start in Triple-A. Over the past 10 games, the stocky 5-foot-9, 205-pounder is batting .364 (16-for-44) with six extra-base hits, including three home runs, and seven RBIs. He's hit safely in 10 of the last 13 games for Nashville. "What's taken a while has been adjusting to Triple-A pitching," Gindl said. "In the lower levels, like Double-A, you just see throwers, guys that can bring the fastball pretty good. Here, though, it's a lot of off-speed stuff that you have to really learn to hit. "You're not just going to see a fastball on a 3-1, 3-2 count. The guys here can throw a change-up, splitter on any count, so that was a big adjustment. But I'm feeling good about everything now." What's interesting about Gindl is to look back on his high school career and see how sitting on the doorstep of the major leagues isn't much of a surprise. Following Pace's 2006 Class 5A state championship season as a junior, Gindl was the News Journal's hitter of the year after batting .453 with seven homers and an area-high 43 RBIs. As a senior in 2007, he was the PNJ pitcher of the year after compiling a 9-1 record and 0.72 ERA. Gindl hit .508 that season with four homers and 25 RBIs. "I'm not surprised by what Caleb's doing," said Pace coach Charlie Warner. "Really, I'll be very surprised if he doesn't make it (to the big leagues). I remember he made a comment to me when he first got to pro ball that some of the older guys told him he needed to slow down a little bit. But that's just the way Caleb is — he's wide-open all the time. That's just the way he approaches everything. "He has the tools to make it. He has the talent to make it. And I'm confident he will make it." http://cmsimg.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DP&Date=20110714&Category=SPORTS&ArtNo=107140318&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0

AZL Padres Top of the 1stAlberth Martinez strikes out swinging.Corey Adamson strikes out swinging.Duanel Jones called out on strikes. AZL Padres Top of the 2ndPitcher Change: Michael Schaub replaces Brae Wright. Welcome back, Brae Wright! First game action for the lefty since 2008, and with sizzlin' style.

Final: Brevard County 8, @Jupiter 5 Brevard County box scoreThe 'Tees scored all of their runs in the last four innings, including three runs each in the 6th and 8th. Austin Ross had a blah start: 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 4/7 GO/FO. Evan Anundsen, who is not injured, tossed three innings of relief, allowing just an unearned run, with a 3/0 K/BB. Kentrail Davis was on four times with three hits and a HBP and also stole his 24th base. Josh Prince doubled and homered--after his first homer of the year, on April 9th, I wrote: "Prince has now matched his 2010 home run total--and I wouldn't be surprised if they're still matched at year's end." He only needed three months to make me a liar. Shea Vucinich doubled twice. Not much going on for the rest of the stars, including Chris Dennis, who is now 0-11 with six strikeouts since returning to the Sea Cows. Scooter Gennett committed his 16th error, and D'Vontrey Richardson D'Vo'd it up with a throwing error and a pick-off. Brevard County play-by-playBrevard County Top of the 6thMichael Roberts singles on a fly ball to right fielder Kyle Jensen. Michael Roberts advances to 2nd, on fielding error by right fielder Kyle Jensen.Josh Prince homers (2) on a line drive to left field. Michael Roberts scores.Scooter Gennett pops out to third baseman Jose Torres in foul territory.Kentrail Davis hit by pitch.With Hunter Morris batting, Kentrail Davis steals (24) 2nd base.Hunter Morris reaches on fielding error by first baseman Jaime Ortiz. Kentrail Davis scores. Throwing error by first baseman Jaime Ortiz.Khristopher Davis strikes out swinging.D' Vontrey Richardson grounds into a force out, third baseman Jose Torres to second baseman Dallas Poulk. Hunter Morris out at 2nd. Brevard County Top of the 8thScooter Gennett grounds out to first baseman Jaime Ortiz.Kentrail Davis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Duarte.Hunter Morris hit by pitch. Kentrail Davis to 2nd.Khristopher Davis walks. Kentrail Davis to 3rd. Hunter Morris to 2nd.D' Vontrey Richardson grounds into a force out, shortstop Jeff Dominguez to second baseman Dallas Poulk. Kentrail Davis scores. Hunter Morris to 3rd. Khristopher Davis out at 2nd. D' Vontrey Richardson to 1st.Shea Vucinich doubles (14) on a line drive to center fielder Jose Duarte. Hunter Morris scores. D' Vontrey Richardson scores. Shea Vucinich out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Jose Duarte to shortstop Jeff Dominguez to catcher Taylor Krick to third baseman Jose Torres.

As I just said: if they have something to prove, like Anthony Ranaudo last year. Baseball Prospectus:

Cerveceritos postponed.

C Shawn Zarraga off the DL, his head injury thankfully healed.