MWL1 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Everyone contributes in Rattlers' win at Beloit

Published on August 17, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release


BELOIT, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Beloit Snappers 5-2 on Friday Night at Pohlman Field. Each Rattler in the lineup contributed in some way to help the Rattlers to win their second straight over their in-state rivals. There was solid pitching, a couple of really good defensive plays, timely hitting, and opportunistic base running in the win.

Wisconsin (68-55 overall, 29-24 second half) had three hits in the top of the first inning, but needed an error to score their run. Chadwin Stang was at second base and Ben McMahan was at first with one out. Nick Ramirez singled to center and Stang was thrown out at the plate as he tried to score on the hit.

Cameron Garfield's grounder to short turned into an error as the throw to get the inning ending force play at second went into right field. McMahan scored on the play for a 1-0 Wisconsin lead.

Run scoring doubles by Greg Hopkins and Mike Garza in the fourth inning put the Rattlers up 3-0.

Wisconsin pulled a double steal to get a run in the fifth. Chadwin Stang was at third and broke for the plate as the throw went through to second in an unsuccessful attempt to get Lance Roenicke on a stolen base attempt.

McMahan tacked on a run in the sixth inning with a two-out RBI single for a 5-0 edge.

Rattlers starting pitcher Chad Pierce was in and out of trouble through his five innings of work. But, he stranded eight Beloit runners on base, including five in scoring position, and struck out four to put himself in position for his sixth win of the season.

Tyler Cravy took over for Pierce in the sixth inning and retired the first seven batters he faced. Then, Miguel Sano put Beloit (67-56, 28-25) on the scoreboard. The slugging third baseman for the Snappers lifted a 3-1 pitch from Cravy over the wall in center for his 25th home run of the season.

Cravy would allow another run on a two out RBI single by Nate Roberts in the ninth, but he nailed down the final out for his third save of the season.

The Timber Rattlers begin a seven game homestand Saturday night with the first game of a four-game series against the Peoria Chiefs. David Goforth (8-7, 5.04) is scheduled starter for the Timber Rattlers. Michael Jensen (9-5, 3.63) is set to be the starting pitcher for the Chiefs. Game time is 6:35pm.

Before the game, enjoy the music of Overdrive as they play a concert outside the stadium. Then, Waste Management and the Rattlers want you to show your Green & Gold pride for Go Green & Gold Night. Wear your gear for the team up in Green Bay and get ready for some football!

The first 1,000 fans to attend the game will receive a poster of Timber Rattlers outfielder Ben McMahan. This is poster #9 in the series of ten that are being given away this season.

Fly Away Saturday means that one lucky fan will win airfare for two from Funjet Vacations and Fox World Travel at this game! Stick after around the game for a FOX 11 postgame fireworks display.

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 at 6:15pm. Saturday's game is also available on MiLB.TV.

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