What We Learned: Losing streak hits five games

This Weekend’s Results

Pirates 5, Brewers 3

Pirates 9, Brewers 6

Pirates 3, Brewers 1

Cardinals 6, Brewers 5

Brewers News and Notes

Links from BCB

Bring the Brewers AAA Affiliate to Verona! | eddiemathews, BCB

In a counter to Kyle’s proposal, eddiemathews suggests bringing the new affiliate to Verona.

Sunday Sundries: Week 21 | eddiemathews, BCB

Looking back at week 21 of the regular season.

Get the Miller Park Tailgate Checklist shirt now! | Derek Harvey, BCB

If you’re looking for a tailgating t-shirt, Derek has a suggestion for you.

Solving the AAA Crisis | drezdn, BCB FanPost

Over in the FanPosts, drezdn has a unique idea for solving the affiliate problem.

Links from Other Sites

Blazek resumes throwing, could return in September | Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

Michael Blazek is hoping to return to the Brewers this season and has started throwing with that goal in mind.

Guerra eager to rejoin Brewers' rotation | Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

Junior Guerra is set to return to the rotation on Friday after a rehab outing over the weekend.

RHP Jacob Barnes to begin MLB rehab with Shuckers | BiloxiShuckers.com

Jacob Barners is also working his way back, starting a rehab assignment with the Shuckers.

Minor League Update

Affiliate Update

Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA) | 64-67

• Friday: Colorado Springs 0, Oklahoma City 1
• Saturday: Colorado Springs 1, Oklahoma City 5
• Sunday: Colorado Springs 1, Oklahoma City 6
• Monday: New Orleans @ Colorado Springs (Canceled Rain)
• Tuesday: New Orleans @ Colorado Springs | 7:35 pm

Biloxi Shuckers (AA) | 69-63

• Friday: Mississippi 6, Biloxi 10
• Saturday: Jackson 4, Biloxi 1
• Monday: Jackson 3, Biloxi 5
• Monday: Jackson 1, Biloxi 6
• Tuesday: Jackson @ Biloxi | 6:40 pm

Brevard County Manatees (A+) | 38-93

• Friday: Brevard County 6, Tampa 7
• Saturday: Brevard County 1, Tampa 4
• Sunday: Brevard County 2, Tampa 8
• Monday: Brevard County @ Clearwater (Suspended Rain)
• Tuesday: Brevard County @ Clearwater | 6:00 pm (DH)

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A) | 67-67

• Friday: Wisconsin 2, Quad Cities 1
• Saturday: Wisconsin 3, Quad Cities 2
• Sunday: Wisconsin 6, Quad Cities 3
• Monday: Wisconsin 1, Quad Cities 2
• Tuesday: No Game

DSL Brewers (R) | 26-44

• Friday: DSL Angels 2, DSL Brewers 4
• Saturday: DSL Brewers @ DSL Angels (Canceled Rain)
• Sunday: End of Season

Helena Brewers (R) | 25-40

• Friday: Great Falls 7, Helena 2
• Saturday: Billings 9, Helena 5
• Sunday: Billings 4, Helena 5
• Monday: Missoula 7, Helena 8
• Tuesday: Missoula @ Helena | 8:05 pm

AZL Brewers (R) | 24-29

• Friday: AZL Brewers 6, AZL Dodgers 7
• Saturday: AZL Mariners 10, AZL Brewers 6
• Monday: AZL Indians 0, AZL Brewers 2
• Tuesday: End of Season

Minor League Playoff Update

• Colorado Springs: Eliminated from Playoff Contention
• Biloxi: Currently a half-game ahead in a potential wild card situation, but a half-game out of a playoff spot with Mississippi leading the division in the second half.
• Brevard County: Eliminated from Playoff Contention
• Wisconsin: Currently tied with Burlington for the final playoff spot. Would win the tie-breaker due to 7-5 record in games between the two teams.
• DSL Brewers: Eliminated from Playoff Contention
• Helena Brewers: 8.5 games out of a playoff spot, Elimination Number 2
• AZL Brewers: Eliminated from Playoff Contention

News and Notes

Shuckers player pitches through pain of losing a brother | Patrick Magee, Sun Herald

Brandon Woodruff has been pitching for the Shuckers for much of the second half dealing with the loss of his brother.

Jungmann Named SL Pitcher of the Week | BiloxiShuckers.com

Taylor Jungmann continues to succeed with Biloxi, getting Player of the Week honors for last week.

Orlando Arcia Named To All-PCL Team | SkySox.com

Though he has been with the Brewers for nearly a month, his strong season while in Colorado Springs earned Arcia a spot on the All-PCL team.

NL Central Updates

This Weekend’s Games

Athletics @ Cardinals

• Friday: Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
• Saturday: Athletics 3, Cardinals 2
• Sunday: Athletics 7, Cardinals 4

Reds @ Diamondbacks

• Friday: Reds 3, Diamondbacks 4
• Saturday: Reds 13, Diamondbacks 0
• Sunday: Reds 2, Diamondbacks 11

Cubs @ Dodgers

• Friday: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 4
• Saturday: Cubs 2, Dodgers 3
• Sunday: Cubs 0, Dodgers 1

Yesterday's Games

• Pirates 7, Cubs 8
• Reds 2, Angels 9

Today's Games

• Pirates (Chad Kuhi) @ Cubs (Kyle Hendricks) | 7:05 pm
• Reds (Tim Adleman) @ Angels (Jered Weaver) | 9:05 pm

Today's Action

Brewers (Wily Peralta) vs. Cardinals (Adam Wainwright) | 7:05 pm