MWL1 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Rattlers Edge LumberKings 2-1

Published on August 2, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release


GRAND, CHUTE, WI - Jimmy Nelson went seven strong innings and got all the support he needed from a Jason Rogers home run as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Clinton LumberKings 2-1 Tuesday night at Time Warner Cable Field.

Nelson and Clinton LumberKings starting pitcher George Mieses hooked up in a scoreless duel through the first part of the game. Nelson allowed four hits in the game and matched his single game strikeout high as a pro with eight. At one point he retired 15 of 16 batters faced. Mieses allowed two hits through the first 5-2/3 innings. But, Wisconsin (53-54 overall, 15-22 second half) got to him in the sixth.

Nick Shaw singled with one out and moved to second on a grounder. That brought Rogers to the plate. The Rattlers designated hitter lined the first pitch of the at bat over the wall in left for a two-run home run. Rogers' home run, his fifth of the season, was the first that he has hit at Time Warner Cable Field this season.

The LumberKings (43-64, 19-18) scraped for a run in the bottom of the seventh against Nelson. Tim Morris drew a one out walk. He went to second on a wild pitch and stole third as Nelson recorded his eighth strikeout of the game. Then, Anthony Phillips dropped a bunt single to score Morris and Clinton was within a run.

Nelson got the final out of the seventh and turned the game over to Alan Williams in the top of the eighth. Williams worked a perfect eighth. He gave up a leadoff infield single in the top of the ninth, but retired the next three batters to close the door on the LumberKings. The save was the first for Williams as a Timber Rattler.

Game two of the four game series is Wednesday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Field. Brooks Hall (5-3, 3.96) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Anthony Fernandez (4-3, 3.27) is set to start for the LumberKings. Game time is 12:05pm.

Tomorrow is an American TV Win-It Wednesday. Every fan aged 16 and older will receive a scratch-off ticket and every ticket is a winner with prizes from the Timber Rattlers and American TV of Appleton. The Baker Tilly Business Person's Special is also available with a box seat ticket, a beverage, and a brat or hot dog for $11.50 and a business card. Senior citizens may also take advantage of this deal.

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