From the game notes of the Peoria Chiefs:
[Last night's] loss marks [the Chiefs] eighth straight loss away from home.
Nelson Perez was 0-for-4 to end a seven game hitting streak.
Brenly caught a runner stealing in the seventh and is second in the MWL with a 42 percent catch rate.
Peoria has lost five straight second half openers dating back to a 7-1 win at Wisconsin on June 24, 2004.
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6/26/2009
June 26, 2009: Tonight's pitchers
SCHEDULED STARTER
RHP WILY PERALTA: Signed by Milwaukee as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic on November 26, 2005.
DEBUT SEASON: Peralta was 2-5 with a 6.63 ERA for the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers in 2006. He made 14 appearances (six starts) in that season.
MISSING TIME: Peralta did not pitch in 2007 due to Tommy John surgery.
BACK ON THE HILL: Peralta started the 2008 season with Helena in the Pioneer League. He was 1-1 in 15 games (two starts) with a 3.07 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 29-1/3 innings pitched. Peralta also walked just eight batters in those games for Helena.
PROMOTED: Peralta made a pair of starts for West Virginia at the tail end of the 2008 season. He was 0-1 with a 10.80ERA for the power.
RANKING: Baseball America ranked Peralta as the #16 prospect in the Pioneer League after the 2008 season. Baseball America rates Peralta as the # 22 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer system heading into the 2009 season.
IT’S AN HONOR: Peralta was named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on May 25. He made two appearances that totaled nine innings for the week ending May 24. Peralta did not allow a run, gave up just five hits, and struck out 17 in those two games.
ALL-STAR SEASON: Peralta was selected to participate in the Midwest League All-Star Game in Clinton. He pitched 1/3 of an inning in the game and struck out the only batter he faced.
LAST APPEARANCE: Peralta got the win in game one of a doubleheader at Kane County on June 20. He allowed one run on four hits with a walk and four strikeouts in three innings for the win.
LAST START: Peralta got his first win of the season with five solid innings at Burlington on June 14. He allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings. Peralta struck out eight Bees batters in the game.
VS. PEORIA: Peralta was the starting pitcher at Miller Park on April 24. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits over four innings. Peralta walked three and struck out three.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (3x – Last: @Beloit 5/24/09)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (@Beloit 5/24/09)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP EVAN FREDERICKSON: Selected by Milwaukee as a supplemental first round pick (35th overall) in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Francisco.
THE DON: Frederickson transferred to the University of San Francisco for his junior season. He was 5-3 with a 4.54 ERA in 15 games (14 starts) for the Diamond Dons. Frederickson walked 61 batters and struck out 109 over 75-1/3 innings for USF.
THE HOKIE: Frederickson began his college career at Virginia Tech. He compiled a 2-4 record and struck out 68 batters in 56-2/3 innings for the Hokies.
MY OLD SCHOOL: Frederickson was a two-time First Team All-Region and All-District selection as a high school player for Oakton (VA) High.
NOT A TWIN: The Minnesota Twins drafted Frederickson with a selection in the 27th round of the 2005 draft. He did not sign.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Frederickson as the #24 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
LAST SEASON: Frederickson began his pro career with three starts for Helena, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Brewers. He had no record, walked five and struck out 16 over 11-2/3 innings. Frederickson was promoted to West Virginia and wrapped up his season with the Power in the South Atlantic League by going 0-1 over nine games (four starts) with a 6.20 ERA. He struck out 18 and walked 26 in 20-1/3 innings for the Power
LAST APPEARANCE: Frederickson started game two of the doubleheader at Kane County on June 20. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks over five innings.
VS. PEORIA: Frederickson was the starting pitcher in game two of the doubleheader against the Chiefs at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23. Peoria got to Frederickson for seven runs on five hits and seven walks over 4-1/3 innings pitched. Frederickson got a no decision in a Timber Rattlers win.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.2 IP (6/23/08 @Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (3x – Last: 4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)
RHP WILY PERALTA: Signed by Milwaukee as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic on November 26, 2005.
DEBUT SEASON: Peralta was 2-5 with a 6.63 ERA for the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers in 2006. He made 14 appearances (six starts) in that season.
MISSING TIME: Peralta did not pitch in 2007 due to Tommy John surgery.
BACK ON THE HILL: Peralta started the 2008 season with Helena in the Pioneer League. He was 1-1 in 15 games (two starts) with a 3.07 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 29-1/3 innings pitched. Peralta also walked just eight batters in those games for Helena.
PROMOTED: Peralta made a pair of starts for West Virginia at the tail end of the 2008 season. He was 0-1 with a 10.80ERA for the power.
RANKING: Baseball America ranked Peralta as the #16 prospect in the Pioneer League after the 2008 season. Baseball America rates Peralta as the # 22 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer system heading into the 2009 season.
IT’S AN HONOR: Peralta was named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on May 25. He made two appearances that totaled nine innings for the week ending May 24. Peralta did not allow a run, gave up just five hits, and struck out 17 in those two games.
ALL-STAR SEASON: Peralta was selected to participate in the Midwest League All-Star Game in Clinton. He pitched 1/3 of an inning in the game and struck out the only batter he faced.
LAST APPEARANCE: Peralta got the win in game one of a doubleheader at Kane County on June 20. He allowed one run on four hits with a walk and four strikeouts in three innings for the win.
LAST START: Peralta got his first win of the season with five solid innings at Burlington on June 14. He allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings. Peralta struck out eight Bees batters in the game.
VS. PEORIA: Peralta was the starting pitcher at Miller Park on April 24. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits over four innings. Peralta walked three and struck out three.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (3x – Last: @Beloit 5/24/09)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (@Beloit 5/24/09)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP EVAN FREDERICKSON: Selected by Milwaukee as a supplemental first round pick (35th overall) in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Francisco.
THE DON: Frederickson transferred to the University of San Francisco for his junior season. He was 5-3 with a 4.54 ERA in 15 games (14 starts) for the Diamond Dons. Frederickson walked 61 batters and struck out 109 over 75-1/3 innings for USF.
THE HOKIE: Frederickson began his college career at Virginia Tech. He compiled a 2-4 record and struck out 68 batters in 56-2/3 innings for the Hokies.
MY OLD SCHOOL: Frederickson was a two-time First Team All-Region and All-District selection as a high school player for Oakton (VA) High.
NOT A TWIN: The Minnesota Twins drafted Frederickson with a selection in the 27th round of the 2005 draft. He did not sign.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Frederickson as the #24 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
LAST SEASON: Frederickson began his pro career with three starts for Helena, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Brewers. He had no record, walked five and struck out 16 over 11-2/3 innings. Frederickson was promoted to West Virginia and wrapped up his season with the Power in the South Atlantic League by going 0-1 over nine games (four starts) with a 6.20 ERA. He struck out 18 and walked 26 in 20-1/3 innings for the Power
LAST APPEARANCE: Frederickson started game two of the doubleheader at Kane County on June 20. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks over five innings.
VS. PEORIA: Frederickson was the starting pitcher in game two of the doubleheader against the Chiefs at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23. Peoria got to Frederickson for seven runs on five hits and seven walks over 4-1/3 innings pitched. Frederickson got a no decision in a Timber Rattlers win.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.2 IP (6/23/08 @Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (3x – Last: 4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)
June 26, 2009: Game Notes
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Timber Rattlers beat the Peoria Chiefs 4-1 in the second half opener for both teams.
OUT OF THE GATE: The Timber Rattlers scored three first inning runs off Peoria starting pitcher Justin Bristow. John Delaney singled in two runs with the bases loaded and Chris Dennis followed with an RBI single.
THAT’S THAT WITH THAT: The Rattlers ended a 21 inning scoreless streak with the runs scored on the Delaney single.
HE LIKES IT LIKE THAT: Delaney is now 2-for-5 with eight RBI with the bases loaded this season.
ADDING ON: Steve Braun doubled in a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to push the Rattlers lead to 4-0.
PERIARD’S DAY: Alex Periard started the game for the Rattlers and allowed one run on five hits over 4-2/3 innings. He left the game one out shy of qualifying for the win.
TYSON STAYS TOUGH: Rattler reliever Nick Tyson got the final out of the fifth inning with two runners on base. He retired the side in order in the sixth. Tyson has not allowed a run in 14-1/3 innings over 10 outings for the Rattlers this season.
SAVINGS PLAN: Dan Merklinger pitched the final three innings and did not allow a run. Merklinger earned his first save since 2007.
GETTING CLOSER: The win last night moved the Timber Rattlers back to within one game of the .500 mark at 35-36. The Rattlers have not been above .500 since April 24 when they were 7-6 after a win over the Chiefs at Miller Park.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. First year manager Marty Pevey led his team to a first half record of 38-31. The Chiefs put on a late charge at a playoff spot, but fell just short.
SEASON SERIES: The Timber Rattlers swept a four game series from the Chiefs in April. The Rattlers won by scores of 3-2, 7-6, and 8-7 at Time Warner Cable Field. Wisconsin also won the Border Battle at Miller Park by a score of 5-3. Wisconsin is 5-0 against the Chiefs in 2009
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .247 as a team. They have scored 300 runs (4.2/game) and hit 35 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .268 as a team. They have scored 318 runs (4.5/game) and hit 55 homers. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 3.94 while allowing a total of 323 runs (4.5/game). Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.75 while allowing 291 runs (4.2/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 83 errors. The Chief defense has committed 79 errors. Wisconsin is 22-15 at home this season. Peoria is 13-22 on the road in 2009.
HE’S A REBEL: Ridling was the winner of the Midwest League Home Run Derby in Clinton on June 22.
HEY, ISN’T YOUR DAD…? Peoria catcher Michael Brenly is the son former Major league catcher and manager Bob Brenly. Brenly currently is a television analyst for the Chicago Cubs.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Chris Archer was the 5th round pick of the Cleveland Indians in the 2006 draft out of Clayton (NC) high school. He joined the Chicago Cubs organization – along with two other minor leaguers -- in a trade that sent Mark DeRosa to the Indians in December of 2008. Archer spent all of 2008 with the Lake County Captains of the South Atlantic League. He was 4-8 in 27 starts with an ERA of 4.29. He walked 84 and struck out 106 in 115-1/3 innings pitched. So far this season, Archer is 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA in 13 starts. Archer has made a start against the Timber Rattlers in the first game of a doubleheader on April 23. He allowed two runs on three hits over four innings for a no decision.
OUT OF THE GATE: The Timber Rattlers scored three first inning runs off Peoria starting pitcher Justin Bristow. John Delaney singled in two runs with the bases loaded and Chris Dennis followed with an RBI single.
THAT’S THAT WITH THAT: The Rattlers ended a 21 inning scoreless streak with the runs scored on the Delaney single.
HE LIKES IT LIKE THAT: Delaney is now 2-for-5 with eight RBI with the bases loaded this season.
ADDING ON: Steve Braun doubled in a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to push the Rattlers lead to 4-0.
PERIARD’S DAY: Alex Periard started the game for the Rattlers and allowed one run on five hits over 4-2/3 innings. He left the game one out shy of qualifying for the win.
TYSON STAYS TOUGH: Rattler reliever Nick Tyson got the final out of the fifth inning with two runners on base. He retired the side in order in the sixth. Tyson has not allowed a run in 14-1/3 innings over 10 outings for the Rattlers this season.
SAVINGS PLAN: Dan Merklinger pitched the final three innings and did not allow a run. Merklinger earned his first save since 2007.
GETTING CLOSER: The win last night moved the Timber Rattlers back to within one game of the .500 mark at 35-36. The Rattlers have not been above .500 since April 24 when they were 7-6 after a win over the Chiefs at Miller Park.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. First year manager Marty Pevey led his team to a first half record of 38-31. The Chiefs put on a late charge at a playoff spot, but fell just short.
SEASON SERIES: The Timber Rattlers swept a four game series from the Chiefs in April. The Rattlers won by scores of 3-2, 7-6, and 8-7 at Time Warner Cable Field. Wisconsin also won the Border Battle at Miller Park by a score of 5-3. Wisconsin is 5-0 against the Chiefs in 2009
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .247 as a team. They have scored 300 runs (4.2/game) and hit 35 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .268 as a team. They have scored 318 runs (4.5/game) and hit 55 homers. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 3.94 while allowing a total of 323 runs (4.5/game). Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.75 while allowing 291 runs (4.2/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 83 errors. The Chief defense has committed 79 errors. Wisconsin is 22-15 at home this season. Peoria is 13-22 on the road in 2009.
HE’S A REBEL: Ridling was the winner of the Midwest League Home Run Derby in Clinton on June 22.
HEY, ISN’T YOUR DAD…? Peoria catcher Michael Brenly is the son former Major league catcher and manager Bob Brenly. Brenly currently is a television analyst for the Chicago Cubs.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Chris Archer was the 5th round pick of the Cleveland Indians in the 2006 draft out of Clayton (NC) high school. He joined the Chicago Cubs organization – along with two other minor leaguers -- in a trade that sent Mark DeRosa to the Indians in December of 2008. Archer spent all of 2008 with the Lake County Captains of the South Atlantic League. He was 4-8 in 27 starts with an ERA of 4.29. He walked 84 and struck out 106 in 115-1/3 innings pitched. So far this season, Archer is 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA in 13 starts. Archer has made a start against the Timber Rattlers in the first game of a doubleheader on April 23. He allowed two runs on three hits over four innings for a no decision.
Hot off the internets...
The latest (and very condensed) edition of This Week in Timber Rattlers Baseball is available over at the Bubbler.
The open:
The open:
This week's entry is short and sweet;
Only a few games were played on this street.
The first half ended below .500 and with a bit of a hush;
And after a hot All-Star Break, half two has started with a one game rush.
Hang on for this update quite small;
Time for This Week in Timber Rattlers Baseball.
"But the more innings I throw, I'm starting to get a feel. It's getting better."
That's a quote from Alex Periard in the prodigal beat writer's story on him.
"I'm trying to pull my front shoulder too much, so the ball's cutting instead of sinking," said Periard, whose fastball touched as high as 89 mph on the stadium radar gun. "I'm just tying to concentrate on my delivery right now, be consistent in and out of the zone. My fastball command. For me, it's just staying healthy."Go read the whole thing.
And eventually advancing to Huntsville, his likely destination had he opened the season without the troubled shoulder.
Speaking of tv shows
The latest Timber Rattlers Field Pass is out there on In*Demand Channel 1111 for Time Warner Cable Subscribers.
This is the latest show where I make a fool of myself. This time is is not only with words and dumb questions. This is the Merhing in the bullpen segment.
I haven't seen it yet, but it must be good if it was called the best show we've ever done and if Jerry Augustine made a point to stop in the radio booth before going on TV last night to give me pointers on my delivery.
If you are not a Time Warner Cable Subscriber, but -- for some reason -- would like to see any of the segments from past shows, we are working with TWC to post some of the content to YouTube in the near future.
The next airings of my trying to severely damage my right arm are at 9:00pm tonight, 4:00pm tomorrow after the rebroadcast of last night's telecast, and 11:30pm tomorrow.
That's all the help you are getting from me on this topic...until the video is available.
This is the latest show where I make a fool of myself. This time is is not only with words and dumb questions. This is the Merhing in the bullpen segment.
I haven't seen it yet, but it must be good if it was called the best show we've ever done and if Jerry Augustine made a point to stop in the radio booth before going on TV last night to give me pointers on my delivery.
If you are not a Time Warner Cable Subscriber, but -- for some reason -- would like to see any of the segments from past shows, we are working with TWC to post some of the content to YouTube in the near future.
The next airings of my trying to severely damage my right arm are at 9:00pm tonight, 4:00pm tomorrow after the rebroadcast of last night's telecast, and 11:30pm tomorrow.
That's all the help you are getting from me on this topic...until the video is available.
Why not?
'Man vs. Food' host Adam Richman will attend Whitecaps game to tackle Fifth Third Burger
This reminds me. Travel Channel needs to bring Three Sheets back to the airwaves.
The West Michigan Whitecaps' Fifth Third Burger, which has drawn worldwide attention, will be featured on the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food."Read on at the link and see video of Mr. Richman in action.
The show's host, Adam Richman, will attend the Whitecaps' July 15 game at Fifth Third Ballpark against the Peoria Chiefs to shoot an episode of eating the Fifth Third Burger that will be aired at a later date.
Mickey Graham, the Whitecaps' director of marketing and media relations, said he thinks Richman might try to break the record of eating a Fifth Third Burger, which is 17 minutes.
This reminds me. Travel Channel needs to bring Three Sheets back to the airwaves.
Rattler Alumni Report: AAA and AA games of June 25, 2009
AAA:
International League:
Pawtucket:
Carlos Maldonado ('99): 0-for-3
Indianapolis:
Chris Snelling ('00): 0-for-3
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:
Justin Leone ('00): 0-for-3
Syracuse:
Jorge Sosa ('01): 2.2IP, H, 0R, 4K
PCL:
Nashville:
Michael Garciaparra ('03): 0-for-2
Tacoma:
Michael Saunders ('06): 1-for-4, RBI
Jeff Clement ('05): 1-for-4, RBI, HR #9
Adam Moore ('06): 2-for-3
Bryan LaHair ('04): 2-for-4
Denny Stark ('97): IP, 0H, 0R, K
AA:
Eastern League:
Akron:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-5, 2 runs
Southern League:
Robbie Hudson ('06): 2-for-6, RUN
West Tennessee:
Greg Halman ('07): 1-for-2, 2 RUNS, RBI, HR #14
Marshall Hubbard ('05): 1-for-4
Brent Johnson ('05): 0-for-3
Oswaldo Navarro ('04): 0-for-4
Leury Bonilla ('07): 0-for-4
Ricky Orta ('07): IP, 0H, 0R
Phillippe Aumont ('08): IP, H, 0R, K
International League:
Pawtucket:
Carlos Maldonado ('99): 0-for-3
Indianapolis:
Chris Snelling ('00): 0-for-3
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:
Justin Leone ('00): 0-for-3
Syracuse:
Jorge Sosa ('01): 2.2IP, H, 0R, 4K
PCL:
Nashville:
Michael Garciaparra ('03): 0-for-2
Tacoma:
Michael Saunders ('06): 1-for-4, RBI
Jeff Clement ('05): 1-for-4, RBI, HR #9
Adam Moore ('06): 2-for-3
Bryan LaHair ('04): 2-for-4
Denny Stark ('97): IP, 0H, 0R, K
AA:
Eastern League:
Akron:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-5, 2 runs
Southern League:
Robbie Hudson ('06): 2-for-6, RUN
West Tennessee:
Greg Halman ('07): 1-for-2, 2 RUNS, RBI, HR #14
Marshall Hubbard ('05): 1-for-4
Brent Johnson ('05): 0-for-3
Oswaldo Navarro ('04): 0-for-4
Leury Bonilla ('07): 0-for-4
Ricky Orta ('07): IP, 0H, 0R
Phillippe Aumont ('08): IP, H, 0R, K
Rattler Alumni Report: MLB Games of June 25, 2009
Chicago (AL):
Matt Thornton ('00): IP, 0H, 0R
Philadelphia:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 2-for-4, RUN
Seattle:
Rob Johnson ('05): 1-for-4, 3RBI
Wladimir Balentien ('04): 1-for-4, RBI, HR #3
Mark Lowe ('05): 2IP, H, 0R, BB, K
Boston:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-3, RBI
Baltimore:
Adam Jones ('06): 0-for-5
Cleveland:
Shin soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4, RBI
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-3
New York (AL):
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 3-for-5, 2 RUNS, 4RBI, HR #10
Atlanta:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K
Matt Thornton ('00): IP, 0H, 0R
Philadelphia:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 2-for-4, RUN
Seattle:
Rob Johnson ('05): 1-for-4, 3RBI
Wladimir Balentien ('04): 1-for-4, RBI, HR #3
Mark Lowe ('05): 2IP, H, 0R, BB, K
Boston:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-3, RBI
Baltimore:
Adam Jones ('06): 0-for-5
Cleveland:
Shin soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4, RBI
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-3
New York (AL):
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 3-for-5, 2 RUNS, 4RBI, HR #10
Atlanta:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K
Midwest League Action: Games of June 25, 2009
Complete scoreboard
@Wisconsin 4, Peoria 1: “All of it was with two outs, and one thing we’ve been talking about as a club is we need to get more productivity with two outs,” Rattlers manager Jeff Isom said. “It was nice to see. Because that’s what we’re going to have to do if we’re going to have success in the second half. We’re going to have to have some big hitting with two outs.
Bonus excerpt, because I know there are probably a few questions...
@Fort Wayne 8, South Bend 4: “The kids came out, and it looked like they didn’t miss a beat,” TinCaps manager Doug Dascenzo said. “We didn’t say anything to them. We looked up on the board and saw the record was 0-0. We knew we had a game to play, and they went out and played it.”
@Lansing 6, Dayton 5: Matt Daly would be just fine with the rest of the Lansing Lugnuts games playing out like their last one. Daly struck out three batters in the ninth inning Thursday - the last with most of the 7,812 fans at Oldsmobile Park on their feet and cheering him on - as he picked up his 13th save in 14 tries for a 6-5 win against Dayton.
Kane County 12 @Quad Cities 3: The start of the second half of the Midwest League season had an all-too familiar storyline for the Quad-Cities River Bandits. "I think I've seen that one before," manager Steve Dillard said after watching first-half Western Division champion Kane County hand his team a 12-3 Midwest League loss Thursday at Modern Woodmen Park.
@Clinton 7, Beloit 2: “Before the game Coach Steinmann told us to treat every at bat like a brick of gold,” Savastano said, “and I didn’t want them to take my gold bar away.” (Editors Comment: Coach Steinmann?)
@Burlington 9, Cedar Rapids 4: Burlington's last game was June 21, a victory at Peoria. Four players headed to Clinton for the All-Star Game. The remainder enjoyed some time away from the field, enjoying their time doing nothing. "Sleep. Eat. And go to FunCity swimming pool. That's it," said Bees catcher Jose Bonilla, who was 2-for-4 with a home run. "Back home and sleep again. Then worked out (Wednesday)."
@Wisconsin 4, Peoria 1: “All of it was with two outs, and one thing we’ve been talking about as a club is we need to get more productivity with two outs,” Rattlers manager Jeff Isom said. “It was nice to see. Because that’s what we’re going to have to do if we’re going to have success in the second half. We’re going to have to have some big hitting with two outs.
Bonus excerpt, because I know there are probably a few questions...
Delaney OK@West Michigan 4, Great Lakes 0: Rust? What rust? After a three-day all-star break, the West Michigan Whitecaps excelled on the mound, at the plate and in the Fifth Third Ballpark field Thursday night in a 4-0 win against the Great Lakes Loons.
[John] Delaney was forced out of the game in the fourth when he was plunked in the head on an offering from Chiefs starter Justin Bristow. Afterward, Isom deemed his third baseman “fine” and said his departure was strictly precautionary.
“It hit off his helmet and kind of grazed off his cheek a little bit,” Isom said. “Anytime you’ve got a head issue, a guy getting hit in the head, they take that pretty serious.”
@Fort Wayne 8, South Bend 4: “The kids came out, and it looked like they didn’t miss a beat,” TinCaps manager Doug Dascenzo said. “We didn’t say anything to them. We looked up on the board and saw the record was 0-0. We knew we had a game to play, and they went out and played it.”
@Lansing 6, Dayton 5: Matt Daly would be just fine with the rest of the Lansing Lugnuts games playing out like their last one. Daly struck out three batters in the ninth inning Thursday - the last with most of the 7,812 fans at Oldsmobile Park on their feet and cheering him on - as he picked up his 13th save in 14 tries for a 6-5 win against Dayton.
Kane County 12 @Quad Cities 3: The start of the second half of the Midwest League season had an all-too familiar storyline for the Quad-Cities River Bandits. "I think I've seen that one before," manager Steve Dillard said after watching first-half Western Division champion Kane County hand his team a 12-3 Midwest League loss Thursday at Modern Woodmen Park.
@Clinton 7, Beloit 2: “Before the game Coach Steinmann told us to treat every at bat like a brick of gold,” Savastano said, “and I didn’t want them to take my gold bar away.” (Editors Comment: Coach Steinmann?)
@Burlington 9, Cedar Rapids 4: Burlington's last game was June 21, a victory at Peoria. Four players headed to Clinton for the All-Star Game. The remainder enjoyed some time away from the field, enjoying their time doing nothing. "Sleep. Eat. And go to FunCity swimming pool. That's it," said Bees catcher Jose Bonilla, who was 2-for-4 with a home run. "Back home and sleep again. Then worked out (Wednesday)."
Milwaukee Brewers Report: Games of June 25, 2009
MILWAUKEE (MAJ: 38-34; 2nd National League Central): The Brewers lost 6-4 to the Twins. Prince Fielder and Casey McGehee homered for the Brewers, but Milwaukee could not dig their way out of a 4-0 hole.
NASHVILLE (AAA: 42-32; 1st Pacific Coast League American North Division): Nashville lost 4-0 in a rain-shortened game at Albuquerque. The Sounds managed one hit over six innings.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 41-32 overall, 3-1 second half; T-1st Southern League North Division): Huntsville defeated the Chattanooga 12-1. Jonathon Lucroy homered and drove in four runs for the Stars. Bobby Bramhall allowed one run over 6-1/3 innings for the win. Reliever Zach Braddock hit a grand slam for the Stars.
BREVARD COUNTY (High-A: 40-25 overall, 0-1 second half; T-4th Florida State League North Division): The Manatees lost 7-5 to Palm Beach. The Cardinals rallied from a 5-2 deficit with two runs in the seventh and three in the eighth. Jim Henderson (’09) made his Brevard County debut and allowed two runs in 2/3 of an inning.
HELENA (SHORT SEASON ROOKIE: 2-1; T-1st Pioneer League North Division): Helena beat Missoula 8-1. Josh Price and Derrick McPhearson each had a pair of hits. Price scored three runs and McPhearson two. Damon Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and allowed two hits for the win.
AZL BREWERS (ROOKIE: 1-3; T-4th Arizona League East Division): The Brewers lost 8-5 to the Athletics.
BREWER SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY
San Francisco (Matt Cain 9-1) at Milwaukee (Yovani Gallardo 7-4) 7:05pm CDT
Nashville (Lindsay Gulin 3-3) at Albuquerque (Jason Schmidt) 8:05pm CDT
Chattanooga (James Adkins 2-5) at Huntsville (Mark Holliman 5-2) 7:00pm CDT
Palm Beach (Chuckie Fick 2-1) at Brevard County (Evan Anundsen 7-4) 6:05pm CDT
Helena (Adrian Rosario) at Missoula (Kenny Sosa) 8:05pm CDT
AZL Brewers at AZL Giants 9:00pm CDT
NASHVILLE (AAA: 42-32; 1st Pacific Coast League American North Division): Nashville lost 4-0 in a rain-shortened game at Albuquerque. The Sounds managed one hit over six innings.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 41-32 overall, 3-1 second half; T-1st Southern League North Division): Huntsville defeated the Chattanooga 12-1. Jonathon Lucroy homered and drove in four runs for the Stars. Bobby Bramhall allowed one run over 6-1/3 innings for the win. Reliever Zach Braddock hit a grand slam for the Stars.
BREVARD COUNTY (High-A: 40-25 overall, 0-1 second half; T-4th Florida State League North Division): The Manatees lost 7-5 to Palm Beach. The Cardinals rallied from a 5-2 deficit with two runs in the seventh and three in the eighth. Jim Henderson (’09) made his Brevard County debut and allowed two runs in 2/3 of an inning.
HELENA (SHORT SEASON ROOKIE: 2-1; T-1st Pioneer League North Division): Helena beat Missoula 8-1. Josh Price and Derrick McPhearson each had a pair of hits. Price scored three runs and McPhearson two. Damon Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and allowed two hits for the win.
AZL BREWERS (ROOKIE: 1-3; T-4th Arizona League East Division): The Brewers lost 8-5 to the Athletics.
BREWER SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY
San Francisco (Matt Cain 9-1) at Milwaukee (Yovani Gallardo 7-4) 7:05pm CDT
Nashville (Lindsay Gulin 3-3) at Albuquerque (Jason Schmidt) 8:05pm CDT
Chattanooga (James Adkins 2-5) at Huntsville (Mark Holliman 5-2) 7:00pm CDT
Palm Beach (Chuckie Fick 2-1) at Brevard County (Evan Anundsen 7-4) 6:05pm CDT
Helena (Adrian Rosario) at Missoula (Kenny Sosa) 8:05pm CDT
AZL Brewers at AZL Giants 9:00pm CDT
6/25/2009
Lawrie goes to the future
Brett Lawrie is the latest Timber Rattler to be selected to participate in the Futures Game.
Alex Liddi ('06-'08) will be teammates with Lawrie on the World team. Chris Tillman ('07) is on Team USA. Liddi is in High Desert. Tillman is in Norfolk with the Orioles...remind me again how he wound up with Baltimore.
Off the top of my head I can think of Craig Anderson ('00), Phillippe Aumont ('08), and Shin soo Choo ('02) playing in the game in the same season they were with the Rattlers. A few others, Balentien and Chen played in the game after they left town.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers second baseman Brett Lawrie has been named to the World roster for the XM Futures Game. The annual prospect showcase will be held on Sunday, July 12 at Busch Stadium as part of All-Star Weekend in St. Louis, Missouri.He's not the only player with Rattler ties to participate this year.
Lawrie, who just returned from the Midwest League All-Star game in Clinton, is hitting .268 with eight homers and 40 RBI with the Timber Rattlers this season. The Canadian from Langley, British Columbia was the first round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2008 draft and made his first professional debut with the Timber Rattlers back on April 9th of this year.
Alex Liddi ('06-'08) will be teammates with Lawrie on the World team. Chris Tillman ('07) is on Team USA. Liddi is in High Desert. Tillman is in Norfolk with the Orioles...remind me again how he wound up with Baltimore.
Off the top of my head I can think of Craig Anderson ('00), Phillippe Aumont ('08), and Shin soo Choo ('02) playing in the game in the same season they were with the Rattlers. A few others, Balentien and Chen played in the game after they left town.
June 25, 2009 Starting Lineup
Juan Sanchez......CF
Michael Marseco...SS
Corey Kemp.........C
Brett Lawrie......2B
Brock Kjeldgaard..1B
John Delaney......3B
Chris Dennis......LF
Michael Vass......RF
Steve Braun.......DH
Alex Periard......SP
Michael Marseco...SS
Corey Kemp.........C
Brett Lawrie......2B
Brock Kjeldgaard..1B
John Delaney......3B
Chris Dennis......LF
Michael Vass......RF
Steve Braun.......DH
Alex Periard......SP
June 25, 2009: Opposition Research
From the game notes of the Peoria Chiefs
Roster stability: There are only six players (Brenly, Bristow, DeLeon, Made, & Rundle) on the Chiefs roster who were not here on Opening Day and two of those joined the Chiefs immediately (Brenly/Bristow). There are no roster moves as the second half begins.
Leaning left: The Chiefs have the ability to send six left-handed hitters to the plate every day. Outfielders Kyler Burke, Drew Rundle, and Nelson Perez hit left-handed as does infielder Ryan Flaherty. David Macias and Jose Made are both switch-hitters giving manager Marty Pevey plenty of options.
Roster stability: There are only six players (Brenly, Bristow, DeLeon, Made, & Rundle) on the Chiefs roster who were not here on Opening Day and two of those joined the Chiefs immediately (Brenly/Bristow). There are no roster moves as the second half begins.
Leaning left: The Chiefs have the ability to send six left-handed hitters to the plate every day. Outfielders Kyler Burke, Drew Rundle, and Nelson Perez hit left-handed as does infielder Ryan Flaherty. David Macias and Jose Made are both switch-hitters giving manager Marty Pevey plenty of options.
June 25, 2009: Tonight's Pitchers
SCHEDULED STARTER
RHP ALEX PERIARD: Selected by Milwaukee in the 16th round of the 2004 draft out of Polyvalente Deux Montagnes High School in Deux Montagnes, Quebec.
DOWN IN THE DESERT: Periard pitched for the Arizona League Brewers in 2005 and 2006. In those two seasons, he was 3-2 with two saves over 24 games (eight starts). Periard struck out 47 and walked 28 in 71 innings.
OFF TO WEST VIRGINIA: Periard pitched for the West Virginia Power in 2007 and was 7-7 with two saves in 23 games (18 starts).
THE 2008 SEASON: Periard split his 2008 season between the Florida State League and the Southern League. He started last year with the Brevard County Manatees and was 9-6 with a 3.51ERA over 19 games (18 starts). In late July, Periard was promoted to Huntsville and was 2-4 in eight starts with a 5.68ERA.
2009 DEBUT: The start against the Burlington Bees on June 15 was Periard’s first appearance in any minor league game during the 2009 season.
LAST APPEARANCE: Periard made the start at Kane County in game one of a doubleheader on June 20. He allowed one run on five hits, walked one and struck out one over 3-2/3 innings. Periard was not involved in the decision, a 7-2 Timber Rattlers victory.
VS. PEORIA: Periard has never faced the Peoria Chiefs.
VS. CUBS: Periard is 3-0 in nine games (six starts) against various affiliates of the Chicago Cubs in his career. In 2006, Periard was 1-0 with a 3.43ERA in six games (three starts) against the Arizona League affiliate of the Cubs. In 2008, Periard made three starts against the Daytona Cubs in the Florida State League and was 2-0 with a 3.06ERA.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (vs. Fort Myers 6/26/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Vero Beach 4/28/08)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
LAST APPEARANCE: Merklinger pitched an inning of scoreless relief at Kane County in the second game of a doubleheader on June 20. He walked one, struck out one, and was not involved in the decision, a 2-0 Kane County win.
VS. PEORIA: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Chiefs.
VS. CUBS: Merklinger has never faced an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (vs. Kane County 6/20/09)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
RHP ALEX PERIARD: Selected by Milwaukee in the 16th round of the 2004 draft out of Polyvalente Deux Montagnes High School in Deux Montagnes, Quebec.
DOWN IN THE DESERT: Periard pitched for the Arizona League Brewers in 2005 and 2006. In those two seasons, he was 3-2 with two saves over 24 games (eight starts). Periard struck out 47 and walked 28 in 71 innings.
OFF TO WEST VIRGINIA: Periard pitched for the West Virginia Power in 2007 and was 7-7 with two saves in 23 games (18 starts).
THE 2008 SEASON: Periard split his 2008 season between the Florida State League and the Southern League. He started last year with the Brevard County Manatees and was 9-6 with a 3.51ERA over 19 games (18 starts). In late July, Periard was promoted to Huntsville and was 2-4 in eight starts with a 5.68ERA.
2009 DEBUT: The start against the Burlington Bees on June 15 was Periard’s first appearance in any minor league game during the 2009 season.
LAST APPEARANCE: Periard made the start at Kane County in game one of a doubleheader on June 20. He allowed one run on five hits, walked one and struck out one over 3-2/3 innings. Periard was not involved in the decision, a 7-2 Timber Rattlers victory.
VS. PEORIA: Periard has never faced the Peoria Chiefs.
VS. CUBS: Periard is 3-0 in nine games (six starts) against various affiliates of the Chicago Cubs in his career. In 2006, Periard was 1-0 with a 3.43ERA in six games (three starts) against the Arizona League affiliate of the Cubs. In 2008, Periard made three starts against the Daytona Cubs in the Florida State League and was 2-0 with a 3.06ERA.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (vs. Fort Myers 6/26/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Vero Beach 4/28/08)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
LAST APPEARANCE: Merklinger pitched an inning of scoreless relief at Kane County in the second game of a doubleheader on June 20. He walked one, struck out one, and was not involved in the decision, a 2-0 Kane County win.
VS. PEORIA: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Chiefs.
VS. CUBS: Merklinger has never faced an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (vs. Kane County 6/20/09)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
June 25, 2009: Game Notes
LAST ACTION: The Timber Rattlers lost 6-0 to the Kane County Cougars on Sunday, June 21 to wrap up the first half. Wisconsin had just four hits in the game.
OFFENSE WANTED: The Timber Rattlers were shutout in their final two games of the first half. The Cougars beat the Rattlers 2-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on June 20. The Rattlers have not scored since they plated five runs in the third inning of the first game of the doubleheader on June 20. Wisconsin’s offense has not scored in 20-1/3 innings.
END OF THE HALF: The Timber Rattlers finished the first half with a record of 34-36. Wisconsin got to 34-34, but lost their final two games of the season. The Timber Rattlers franchise has not had a winning half since the second half of the 2005 season.
YOUR TIMBER RATTLERS ALL-STARS: All five players selected to represent the Timber Rattlers at the 2009 All-Star Game in Clinton, Iowa participated in the game. Pitchers Daniel Meadows, Wily Peralta, and Jim Henderson retired all four batters they faced. Meadows retired the only batter he faced. Peralta struck out the only batter he faces. Henderson got the final out of the eighth and the first out of the ninth. Catcher Corey Kemp and second baseman Brett Lawrie both went 0-for-2 as substitutes in the game. Lawrie also participated in the Home Run Derby on Monday and finished in second place.
NOT DONE WITH THE LAWRIE NEWS: Earlier today Lawrie was named to the World Roster for the XM Futures game. The game will be held on Sunday, July 12 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
NOT DONE WITH THE ALL-STAR NEWS: Henderson was promoted to the Brevard County Manatees of the Florida State League. Henderson was 17-for-17 in save opportunities with the Timber Rattlers and was two shy of the franchise record for saves in a single season.
FRESH START: The Rattlers begin the second half with an eight-game homestand against two teams that just missed the playoffs in the first half. Peoria, the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, is in for a four game set from June 25 through June 28. Clinton, the Midwest League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, wraps up the homestand with a series that begins on June 30 and ends on July 3
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. First year manager Marty Pevey led his team to a first half record of 38-31. The Chiefs put on a late charge at a playoff spot, but fell just short.
SEASON SERIES: The Timber Rattlers swept a four game series from the Chiefs in April. The Rattlers won by scores of 3-2, 7-6, and 8-7 at Time Warner Cable Field. Wisconsin also won the Border Battle at Miller Park by a score of 5-3.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .248 as a team. They have scored 296 runs (4.2/game) and hit 35 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .269 as a team. They have scored 317 runs (4.6/game) and hit 55 homers. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 3.98 while allowing a total of 322 runs (4.6/game). Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.74 while allowing 287 runs (4.2/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 83 errors. The Chief defense has committed 79 errors. Wisconsin is 21-15 at home this season. Peoria is 13-21 on the road in 2009.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook listed four current Chiefs on its Top 30 list of Chicago Cub prospects before the 2009 season. Third baseman Josh Vitters is rated at #1 on the list. Shortstop Ryan Flaherty is at #8. The Chiefs also have infielder Junior Lake (#14) and pitcher Chris Carpenter (#18) on that list.
OUT OF THE DRAFT 2008: The Cubs have placed 12 members of their 2008 draft class on the current Peoria roster. Flaherty was a supplemental first round pick in the ’08 draft. Pitchers Jeff Beliveau (18th), Justin Bristow (5th), Erik Harmen (37th), and Aaron Shafer (2nd); catcher Michael Brenly (36th); infielders Josh Harrison (6th), David Macias (19th), and Rebel Ridling (25th), and outfielder Anthony Campana (13th) were also 2008 draft picks.
HE’S A REBEL: Ridling was the winner of the Midwest League Home Run Derby in Clinton on June 22.
HEY, ISN’T YOUR DAD…? Peoria catcher Michael Brenly is the son former Major league catcher and manager Bob Brenly. Brenly currently is a television analyst for the Chicago Cubs.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Justin Bristow was the 5th round pick of the Cubs out of East Carolina. Bristow was 9-2 with a 3.07ERA in 16 games with the Pirates and 2-1 with a 9.00ERA in five games with Boise, the Northwest League affiliate of the Cubs in 2008. He is 3-2 with a 4.14ERA in 10 starts for the Chiefs in 2009. In Bristow’s last start, he beat Quad Cities on June 17 by allowing one run on seven hits over five innings. Tonight is his first appearance against the Rattlers.
OFFENSE WANTED: The Timber Rattlers were shutout in their final two games of the first half. The Cougars beat the Rattlers 2-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on June 20. The Rattlers have not scored since they plated five runs in the third inning of the first game of the doubleheader on June 20. Wisconsin’s offense has not scored in 20-1/3 innings.
END OF THE HALF: The Timber Rattlers finished the first half with a record of 34-36. Wisconsin got to 34-34, but lost their final two games of the season. The Timber Rattlers franchise has not had a winning half since the second half of the 2005 season.
YOUR TIMBER RATTLERS ALL-STARS: All five players selected to represent the Timber Rattlers at the 2009 All-Star Game in Clinton, Iowa participated in the game. Pitchers Daniel Meadows, Wily Peralta, and Jim Henderson retired all four batters they faced. Meadows retired the only batter he faced. Peralta struck out the only batter he faces. Henderson got the final out of the eighth and the first out of the ninth. Catcher Corey Kemp and second baseman Brett Lawrie both went 0-for-2 as substitutes in the game. Lawrie also participated in the Home Run Derby on Monday and finished in second place.
NOT DONE WITH THE LAWRIE NEWS: Earlier today Lawrie was named to the World Roster for the XM Futures game. The game will be held on Sunday, July 12 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
NOT DONE WITH THE ALL-STAR NEWS: Henderson was promoted to the Brevard County Manatees of the Florida State League. Henderson was 17-for-17 in save opportunities with the Timber Rattlers and was two shy of the franchise record for saves in a single season.
FRESH START: The Rattlers begin the second half with an eight-game homestand against two teams that just missed the playoffs in the first half. Peoria, the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, is in for a four game set from June 25 through June 28. Clinton, the Midwest League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, wraps up the homestand with a series that begins on June 30 and ends on July 3
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. First year manager Marty Pevey led his team to a first half record of 38-31. The Chiefs put on a late charge at a playoff spot, but fell just short.
SEASON SERIES: The Timber Rattlers swept a four game series from the Chiefs in April. The Rattlers won by scores of 3-2, 7-6, and 8-7 at Time Warner Cable Field. Wisconsin also won the Border Battle at Miller Park by a score of 5-3.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .248 as a team. They have scored 296 runs (4.2/game) and hit 35 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .269 as a team. They have scored 317 runs (4.6/game) and hit 55 homers. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 3.98 while allowing a total of 322 runs (4.6/game). Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.74 while allowing 287 runs (4.2/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 83 errors. The Chief defense has committed 79 errors. Wisconsin is 21-15 at home this season. Peoria is 13-21 on the road in 2009.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook listed four current Chiefs on its Top 30 list of Chicago Cub prospects before the 2009 season. Third baseman Josh Vitters is rated at #1 on the list. Shortstop Ryan Flaherty is at #8. The Chiefs also have infielder Junior Lake (#14) and pitcher Chris Carpenter (#18) on that list.
OUT OF THE DRAFT 2008: The Cubs have placed 12 members of their 2008 draft class on the current Peoria roster. Flaherty was a supplemental first round pick in the ’08 draft. Pitchers Jeff Beliveau (18th), Justin Bristow (5th), Erik Harmen (37th), and Aaron Shafer (2nd); catcher Michael Brenly (36th); infielders Josh Harrison (6th), David Macias (19th), and Rebel Ridling (25th), and outfielder Anthony Campana (13th) were also 2008 draft picks.
HE’S A REBEL: Ridling was the winner of the Midwest League Home Run Derby in Clinton on June 22.
HEY, ISN’T YOUR DAD…? Peoria catcher Michael Brenly is the son former Major league catcher and manager Bob Brenly. Brenly currently is a television analyst for the Chicago Cubs.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Justin Bristow was the 5th round pick of the Cubs out of East Carolina. Bristow was 9-2 with a 3.07ERA in 16 games with the Pirates and 2-1 with a 9.00ERA in five games with Boise, the Northwest League affiliate of the Cubs in 2008. He is 3-2 with a 4.14ERA in 10 starts for the Chiefs in 2009. In Bristow’s last start, he beat Quad Cities on June 17 by allowing one run on seven hits over five innings. Tonight is his first appearance against the Rattlers.
5:15 really?
Sorry for the lack of updates. Had to tape the TV show today and there were a couple of releases that needed to get out. Plus....geez, I'm just wasting time try to explain. Regular posting, plus one of those releases are on the way.
By the way, 5:15
Awesome, song by The Who!
By the way, 5:15
Awesome, song by The Who!
A warning to Florida State League hitters
Congratulations to the Calgary Closer and good luck with Brevard County.
Rattler Alumni Report: AAA and AA games of June 24, 2009
AAA:
International League:
Pawtucket:
Carlos Maldonado ('97): 1-for-4
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:
Justin Leone ('00): 1-for-4, RBI
PCL:
Nashville:
Michael Garciaparra ('03): 0-for-1 pinch hitter
Tacoma:
Michael Saunders ('06): 2-for-4, RUN, RBI, HR #9
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2, 2 BBs
Justin Thomas ('06): .2IP, 2H, R, K
AA:
Eastern League:
Bowie:
BOBBY! Livingston ('03): 6IP, 10H, 2R, BB, 2 K, No decision
Reading:
Jason Mackintosh ('04): 2IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 0K
Akron:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 1-for-5, RUN
Southern League:
West Tennessee:
Marshall Hubbard ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Brent Johnson ('05): 1-for-3, RBI
Oswaldo Navarro ('05): 1-for-3, RBI
Leury Bonilla ('07): 0-for-4
Anthony Varvaro ('07): 1.1IP, 4H, 5R, 0ER
Huntsville:
Juan Sandoval ('03): 1.1IP, H, 0R, 2K
Birmingham:
Robbie Hudson ('06): pinch runner
International League:
Pawtucket:
Carlos Maldonado ('97): 1-for-4
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:
Justin Leone ('00): 1-for-4, RBI
PCL:
Nashville:
Michael Garciaparra ('03): 0-for-1 pinch hitter
Tacoma:
Michael Saunders ('06): 2-for-4, RUN, RBI, HR #9
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2, 2 BBs
Justin Thomas ('06): .2IP, 2H, R, K
AA:
Eastern League:
Bowie:
BOBBY! Livingston ('03): 6IP, 10H, 2R, BB, 2 K, No decision
Reading:
Jason Mackintosh ('04): 2IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 0K
Akron:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 1-for-5, RUN
Southern League:
West Tennessee:
Marshall Hubbard ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Brent Johnson ('05): 1-for-3, RBI
Oswaldo Navarro ('05): 1-for-3, RBI
Leury Bonilla ('07): 0-for-4
Anthony Varvaro ('07): 1.1IP, 4H, 5R, 0ER
Huntsville:
Juan Sandoval ('03): 1.1IP, H, 0R, 2K
Birmingham:
Robbie Hudson ('06): pinch runner
Rattler Alumni Report: MLB Games of June 24, 2009
Seattle:
Wladimir Balentien ('04): 1-for-4
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-4
Philadelphia:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 1-for-3
Baltimore:
Adam Jones ('04): 0-for-1, pinch hit
Boston:
David Ortiz ('96): 2-for-3, 2 RUNS, 3RBI, HR #7
New York (AL):
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-3, RUN, 2RBI
Atlanta:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 2H, 2R, ER, BB
Cleveland:
Shin soo Choo ('02): 1-for-5, RUN
Luis Valbuena ('06): 2-for-3
Pittsburgh:
Ramon Vazquez ('97): defensive replacement
Wladimir Balentien ('04): 1-for-4
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-4
Philadelphia:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 1-for-3
Baltimore:
Adam Jones ('04): 0-for-1, pinch hit
Boston:
David Ortiz ('96): 2-for-3, 2 RUNS, 3RBI, HR #7
New York (AL):
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-3, RUN, 2RBI
Atlanta:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 2H, 2R, ER, BB
Cleveland:
Shin soo Choo ('02): 1-for-5, RUN
Luis Valbuena ('06): 2-for-3
Pittsburgh:
Ramon Vazquez ('97): defensive replacement
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