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Nats' Cavalli leading the way toward Washington

Right-hander's K-heavy debut grabbed spotlight in evolving system
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January 10, 2022

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Kieboom, Cate form next wave for Nats

Top talent replenishes system that built World Series champs
December 19, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Nationals' first World Series-winning roster boasted a collection of several homegrown first-round picks,

Cate Dominant in 6-2 Win Over Drive

Lefty Fans Seven in Six Scoreless Frames
April 22, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2019) - Tim Cate rolled out his second consecutive quality start in Hagerstown's 6-2 win over the Greenville Drive at Municipal Stadium Monday night.Cate (W, 1-1) spun six scoreless innings, while fanning seven Drive (7-10) hitters and just allowing a handful to reach base safely against him.The

Suns Score Season-High 13 Runs in Win

Use Six-Run Sixth to Vault Them in Front
April 19, 2019

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 19, 2019) -  The Hagerstown offense utilized a six-run sixth to vault them over the Kannapolis Intimidators 13-4 at Intimidators Stadium Friday night.With the game tied 4-4, the first five Suns (8-8) batters to come to the plate in the sixth reached base safely. Juan Pascal and Trey Vickers led

Vickers Finishes Single Shy of Cycle in 10-5 Win

Offense Erupts in Series Opener against Kannapolis
April 18, 2019

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 18. 2019) - In his second game in the South Atlantic League, infielder Trey Vickers  finished a single shy of the cycle, leading the Hagerstown Suns to a 10-5 victory over the Kannapolis Intimidators at Intimidators Stadium Thursday night.The 2018 30th round draft pick tripled in the second, doubled

Suns Blast Way Through Tourists

Blash Launches Two Homers in 11-3 Win
April 14, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 14, 2019) - The Hagerstown Suns won 11-3 with a salvo of five home runs against the Asheville Tourists at Municipal Stadium Sunday afternoon.A trio of home runs from Hagerstown (5-6) sealed the deal in the seventh. Israel Pineda smacked his first home run of the year to

Five-Run First Launches Suns to Win

Hagerstown Welcomed Home with Win
April 11, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 11, 2019) - The Hagerstown Suns used a five-run first inning to send the crowd home happy in the home opener with an 8-2 victory over the Asheville Tourists Thursday night at Municipal Stadium. Hagerstown's (3-5) bats were hot early, putting up five runs on four hits. Gage

Suns Survive Late Lakewood Push to Take Series Finale

Harrison's Three-Hit Night Leads Suns to Victory
April 10, 2019

LAKEWOOD, NJ (April 10, 2019) - Behind a KJ Harrison three-for-five outing, Hagerstown outlasted the BlueClaws 5-3 Wednesday night at FirstEnergy Park.Harrison drove in the tie-breaking run in the seventh after both teams were tied 2-2 since the third inning. After Harrison's single to score Kyle Marinconz, Jamori Blash lined his own base knock

Lara Launches Suns to First Win

Three-Run Blast in 8th Gives Team 6-5 Edge
April 6, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 6, 2019) - After knocking on the door for much of the game, Gilbert Lara launched his second homer of the season beyond the right field fence to push the Suns to their first win of the year, 6-5 over the Greensboro Grasshoppers, at First National Bank Field Saturday night.After Nick

Wisconsin Wins 7-4 in Burlington

Lutz leads the way with a big night at the plate
August 17, 2018

BURLINGTON, IA - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers salvaged the final game of their three-game series against the Burlington Bees at Community Field with a 7-4 win. Tristen Lutz went 3-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored, and three RBI to pace the attack. KJ Harrison added three RBI for the

Wisconsin Slams Cedar Rapids

Harrison's bases-loaded homer caps six-run third in Rattlers 9-3 win
July 2, 2018

GRAND CHUTE, WI - Some things happened at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Monday night in the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 9-3 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels that haven't happened in a long time. On the field, KJ Harrison hit the first Wisconsin grand slam at home

Rattlers Beat Kernels 5-2 for Fourth Straight Win

Harrison homers and drives in three for Wisconsin
June 8, 2018

GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are playing some of their best baseball of the season. The Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-2 on Friday night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for their fourth straight win. Wisconsin has held their opponents to six runs

Rattlers Score a Split With Big Eighth Inning

Wisconsin beats Quad Cities 11-1 with a nine-run eighth inning
May 24, 2018

DAVENPORT, IA - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers earned a split in their four-game series with the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park on the strength of a nine-run eighth inning on Thursday night. The Rattlers pounded the River Bandits 11-1 for the win. Wisconsin (22-25) scored thanks to

Rattlers Win Third Straight by Beating Fort Wayne

Wisconsin rallies from early 3-0 deficit for 8-4 win
May 5, 2018

FORT WAYNE, IN - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers trailed the Fort Wayne TinCaps 3-0 after two innings on Saturday night at Parkview Field. The Rattlers would rally to take the lead by the fifth inning and stretched their advantage into an eventual 8-4 win. The victory gave the Timber Rattlers

Rattlers Bats Come Up Big

Wisconsin collects 18 hits and beats Peoria 15-5
April 27, 2018

GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers offense was red hot on a cool night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Gilbert Lara had four hits to pace Wisconsin's 18-hit attack on the way to a 15-5 win over the Peoria Chiefs Friday night.Wisconsin (6-15) sent nine

Frosty Microbrew: New, Returning Rattlers Ready for Opening Day

April 5, 2018

Early this week 28 players got on an airplane from Phoenix to Appleton after a long stay in Milwaukee Brewers minor league camp. Despite having been grouped together as a team just a few days, on Thursday they're scheduled to take the field for the first time as the Wisconsin

Helena Falls In 13 Innings To Mustangs

Brewers no-hit for nine innings after taking 4-1 lead in 3rd, drop 8th straight to Mustangs
September 9, 2017

In their longest game of the season, the Helena Brewers (27-48, 12-25) fell in 13 innings to the Billings Mustangs (36-38, 18-19) 5-4 on Friday night at Dehler Park.In the bottom of the 13th, Andy Sugilio singled to start the frame for the Mustangs. On a strikeout of Pabel Manzanero,

Helena Falls In Final Home Game Of 2017

Fourth consecutive quality outing from Gabe Friese spoiled as Brewers fall in home finale to Osprey
September 6, 2017

Playing at Kindrick Legion Field for the last time in the 2017 season, the Helena Brewers (27-45, 12-22) fell to the Missoula Osprey (36-36, 17-17) 6-4 on Tuesday night. Brewers starter Gabe Friese turned in another exceptional outing, tossing 6.0 scoreless innings. The right-hander allowed a single with two outs

Furious Comeback Falls Short For Helena

Homers by Lutz and Garcia bring the Brewers within a run in final game at Centene Stadium for the 2017 season.
August 31, 2017

A ninth inning comeback by the Helena Brewers (24-42, 9-19) came up just short in a 7-6 loss to the Great Falls Voyagers (31-35, 16-12) on Wednesday night at Centene Stadium. Down 7-2 in the top of the ninth, Nicolas Pierre singled and Antonio Pinero reached on a fielder's choice,

Brewers Drop Sunday Affair In Billings

Brewers bats quieted by Hunter Greene, Tyler Mondile in 4-2 loss at Dehler Park
August 27, 2017

With all of the hype surrounding the debut of Hunter Greene, another Mustangs pitcher shutdown the Helena Brewers (22-40, 8-17) in a 4-2 loss to the Billings Mustangs (28-34, 10-15) on Sunday afternoon at Dehler Park. Greene, the second overall pick in the 2017 draft, made his first professional start

Wild Eighth Inning Goes Against Brewers

Mallen's homer ties the game, Missoula scores in bottom of inning in back-and-forth affair at Ogren Park Allegiance Field
August 24, 2017

After coming back to tie the game in the top of the eighth inning, the Helena Brewers (21-38, 6-15) saw the Missoula Osprey (28-31, 9-12) score the go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning as part of 4-3 Missoula win over Helena on Wednesday night at Ogren Park Allegiance

Missed Opportunities Hurt Brewers In Loss

Helena strands 10 men as All-Star pitcher Nelson Hernandez exits after one inning.
August 23, 2017

In the opener of a two-game series with the Missoula Osprey (27-31, 8-12), the Helena Brewers (21-37, 6-14) were unable to capitalize on several scoring opportunities in an 8-4 loss on Tuesday night at Ogren Park Allegiance Field. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the fourth, outfielder Tristen Lutz walked

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 14

Brewers' Harrison goes deep twice; Rangers' Cody fans 11 again
August 15, 2017

Cardinals OF Tyler O'Neill, Triple-A Memphis: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 K -- O'Neill was on one heck of a hot streak when he was traded from to the Cardinals last month, hitting five homers in his last five games for Triple-A Tacoma. He has yet to slow down,

Brewers Sweep Double Header Against Owlz

KJ Harrison's 5 RBI night help lead the Brewers to a pair of one-run wins over the Owlz
August 15, 2017

In an action packed day, the Helena Brewers swept a double header from the Orem Owlz, winning game one 8-7 and game two 4-3 on Monday night at Kindrick Legion Field. Game One In a make up of a game scheduled for August 9 that was rained out, Helena played

Helena Takes Series Finale Against Rockies

Bettinger's outstanding start backed by plenty of run support as Brewers top Rockies in last meeting of the season
August 13, 2017

Under smoky skies, the Helena Brewers (18-30, 3-7) pounded out 14 hits and took advantage of five errors by the Grand Junction Rockies (25-25, 7-5) in a 7-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Kindrick Legion Field. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the third, the Brewers bats came