Milwaukee Brewers prospect roundup: Hiura hits walk off homer in Biloxi
The Milwaukee Brewers shut out the Cubs again, resulting in a series win! As if that wasn’t enough excitement, four of the five farm goes were decided by one run.
The Timber Rattlers and Mudcats offense both scuffled which let down a couple solid pitching performances. The Sky Sox finally got a good start out of Corbin Burnes in Colorado Springs. Lastly, the DSL Brewers and Biloxi Shuckers both decided to wrap up their games in the ninth inning. Here’s the roundup for the Milwaukee Brewers‘ farm system…
Rookie:
F DSL Brewers – 8, DSL D-backs2 – 7
- The Brewers score two in the top of the ninth to steal away the victory in his high scoring affair.
Quick Recap:
Bats
- Larry Ernesto (#27): 2/3, RBI, 2 R, BB, K, SB, CS
- Carlos Rodriguez (#24): 3/4, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, K, SB
- Farlyn Manon: 1/2, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, K, SB
- Alberis Ferrer: 1/4, 3B, R
Arms
- Leoner Colina: 4.0 IP, 8 H, 7 ER (HR), 4 BB, 4 K
- Santiago Elizondo: 4.0 IP, H, 0 ER, 6 K (W)
- Jhoan Cruz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K
Single-A:
F Wisconsin Timber Rattlers – 0, Burlington Bees – 1
- Christian Taugner had another solid outing but the Timber Rattlers got nothing going on offense.
Quick Recap:
Bats
- Trever Morrison: 1/4, 2B, K
- Gilbert Lara: 1/4, 2B
- Pat McInerney: 1/3, BB, 2 K, CS
Arms
- Christian Taugner: 7.0 IP, 6 H, ER, 6 K
- Rodrigo Benoit: 1.0 IP, H, 0 ER
High-A:
F Carolina Mudcats – 1, Buies Creek Astros – 2
- Devin Williams struck out five of the ten batters he faced and only gave up one run but was charged the loss in this tight game.
Quick Recap:
Bats
- Dallas Carroll: 1/4, 2B, R
- Tucker Neuhaus: 1/3, RBI
- Mario Feliciano (#14): 0/4, 3 K
Arms
- Devin Williams: 2.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 5 K
- Nathan Kirby: 3.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Alec Crawford: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
- Phil Bickford: 1.0 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K
Double-A:
F Biloxi Shuckers – 6, Mississippi Braves – 5
- The two squads had matching three-run 8th innings but the Shuckers were able to win in the ninth thanks to Keston Hiura‘s walk off blast.
Quick Recap:
Bats
- Keston Hiura (#1): 3/4, 2B, HR (GW), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
- Jake Hager: 2/3, R, BB
- Trent Grisham (#7): 1/2, RBI, R, 2 BB
- Clint Coulter: 1/1, 3B, 3 RBI
Arms
- Thomas Jankins: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, ER, 3 BB, 4 K
- Brad Kuntz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
- Nate Griep: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, K (W)
Triple-A:
F Colorado Springs Sky Sox – 6, Las Vegas 51s – 2
- Corbin Burnes had a very good start in Colorado Springs and Nate Orf was on base five times for the Sky Sox.
Quick Recap:
Bats
- Nate Orf: 2/2, 2 2B, R, 3 BB
- Brett Phillips (#5): 2/5, HR, 2 RBI, R
- Jacob Nottingham (#25): 0/5, 4 K
- Jett Bandy: 3/4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Arms
- Corbin Burnes (#2): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (W)
- Mike Zagurski: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
- Erik Davis: 2.0 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K
June 14 Games:
- Rookie DSL Brewers take on the DSL Tigers1.
- Class A Wisconsin (31-35) will start Alec Bettinger against the Burlington Bees.
- Class A+ Carolina (30-35) start a new series with Myrtle Beach.
- Class AA Biloxi (39-27) go for their 40th victory as the send Luis Ortiz to the mound.
- Class AAA Colorado Springs (34-29) look to keep the good vibes going for game two with the 51s.
What To Watch For:
- I’m not sure it’s been stated enough just how good and exciting this Biloxi Shuckers team is. They have 11 (!!) of the teams top 30 prospects and, not only are they going for their 40th win, but they will also clinch their division for the first half and get a playoff spot this season. Cheer them on any way you can!
ICYMI: Here’s the roundup from 6/13/18.
Prospect Rankings courtesy of MLBPipeline.