Rattlers End Season with Loss
September 7, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release
BELOIT, WI - The Beloit Snappers defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5-1 in the final game of the 2009 season for both teams. Daniel Osterbrock struck out nine over seven innings for the win. The Beloit offense erased an early deficit by scoring three times in the fourth. Aaron Hicks and Drew Thompson led the way for the Snappers with a pair of RBI a piece.
Beloit (57-83 overall, 30-40 second half) had a lot of early chances, but Rattlers starting pitcher Evan Frederickson left the bases loaded in both the first and third innings. He also stranded a runner at third base in the second inning.
Brandon Sizemore gave the Rattlers (58-81, 24-45) the lead in the top of the fourth inning. The 30th round pick of the Brewers in the 2009 draft lined a two-out, solo homer over the fence in left. The long ball was the first for Sizemore as a Timber Rattler.
But, the Snappers broke through against Frederickson in the bottom of the fourth. Adan Severino doubled and Reggie Williams drew a walk to start the frame. Hicks doubled to send Severino home with the tying run. A sacrifice fly by Thompson let Williams score and give Beloit the 2-1 lead.
Later in the fourth, Hicks was at third base and Ozzie Lewis was at first. Lewis broke for second and Alfonso faked a throw to second before throwing to third to try to pick off Hicks. The throw sailed into left and Hicks scored easily for a 3-1 advantage.
Beloit added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning off reliever Daniel Meadows. Hicks had another RBI double and Thompson chipped in an RBI single.
Osterbrock went into cruise control after taking the lead. He retired nine of the final ten batters he faced before turning the game over to the bullpen in the top of the eighth. Osterbrock allowed three hits and one run without a walk.
Kyle Carr pitched the final two innings of the game for the Snappers, worked around three hits, and struck out five to finish off the Rattlers for the season. Wisconsin ended the year on a six game losing streak.
The 2010 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers schedule has been released. Season tickets for 2010 are now available. Packages range from seven-games and ten-games to half and full season. Fans may purchase tickets packages in person at the Time Warner Cable Field box office, over the phone at 800-WI-TIMBER or through the internet at www.timberrattler.com.
Opening Night for next season is Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Time Warner Cable Field. Wisconsin will host the Kane County Cougars at 6:35pm.
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