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Rattlers rally to beat Beloit 7-3

August 25, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release


GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers were outhit by the Beloit Snappers Monday night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, but Wisconsin picked up a 7-3 victory thanks to five Beloit errors in the game. The win was an important one for the Rattlers in their race for the second half Western Division Wild Card.

Beloit (52-80 overall, 22-40 second half) scored first. BJ Boyd doubled with one out in the first. Matt Chapman was next and he singled to center to drive in Boyd for a 1-0 lead.

The Snappers had a chance to add to their lead in the fourth inning. Ryan Mathews hit a high fly to left that was lost in the twilight and hit on the warning track for a double. An error on the play allowed Mathews to take third base with no outs. Salas struck out the next two batters and got the third out on a grounder to third to strand Mathews at third.

But, Mathews added to the lead later in the game as he hit a two-out solo home run in the top of the sixth for a 2-0 lead.

The Rattlers (69-63, 33-30) rallied in the bottom of the sixth. David Denson doubled off the wall in center with one out. Wisconsin loaded the bases as Clint Coulter was hit by a pitch and Michael Ratterree singled. Taylor Brennan knocked in Denson with a sacrifice fly to left that was deep enough to allow Coulter to take third and Ratterree to move to second.

Rafael Neda sent a grounder to second that was bobbled. A rushed throw to first to get Neda was wild and both Coulter and Ratterree scored for a 3-2 lead.

Beloit answered in the top of the seventh against reliever Luke Curtis. Josh Ludy hit a two-out solo home run to the beach beyond the wall in right-center to tie the game 3-3.

Jose Pena reached on an error to start the bottom of the seventh and Chris McFarland drew a walk. Denson singled back through the middle with one out and Pena scored for a 4-3 Wisconsin advantage.

The Timber Rattlers put the game away in the bottom of the eighth inning without putting the ball out of the infield until the final batter. Ratterree was hit by a pitch and took second on a wild pitch. Brennan sacrificed him to third base and Neda drew a walk to put runners on the corners with one out.

Johnny Davis dropped a perfect safety squeeze bunt to get Ratterree home from third. Davis would reach on the bunt single as Beloit didn't have anyone covering first base. Pena was hit on an 0-2 curveball to load the bases again.

McFarland was at the plate with the bases loaded, one out, and the infield playing in on the grass. McFarland sent a hard grounder to short and the throw home was wild. Pena and Davis scored on error and Wisconsin was up 7-3.

Trevor Seidenberger, who just rejoined the Timber Rattlers earlier in the day, gave up a leadoff double in the top of the ninth inning. Then, he retired the next three batters to close out the Wisconsin win.

In the Western Division Wild Card Race, Wisconsin moved their record to 33-30 in the half. The Quad Cities River Bandits defeated Cedar Rapids 3-2 on Monday night to get to 31-32. The Peoria Chiefs, who are 30-32, were rained out in Clinton on Monday and will play a doubleheader on Tuesday with the LumberKings. Wisconsin has a two game lead over the River Bandits and are 2-1/2 games up on the Chiefs for the Wild Card spot. There are seven games remaining in the regular season.

The final game of the series between Wisconsin and Beloit is Tuesday afternoon. Barrett Astin (7-7, 5.19) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Hunter Adkins (1-4, 4.27) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Snappers. Game time is 12:05pm.

Tuesday is Kids Rock the Ballpark presented by Neuroscience Group. Kids 12 and under will receive a voucher good for a free hot dog and soda and can play on the inflatable games for free throughout the game as part of Kids Rock the Ballpark presented by Neuroscience Group. Appleton Rock School will be rocking the ballpark, too with a pre-game performance in front of the stadium. Peppa Pig returns to meet with fans before and during the game on this Tuesday afternoon. Milwaukee Brewers mascot Bernie Brewer will also be at the ballpark for photos and high-fives!

Kids can visit the Neuroscience Group tent located by the third base grass berm to receive a free bike helmet after learning about the benefits of bike helmet safety through hands-on activities. Quantities are limited. Sign the Wear Your Helmet Pledge to receive an additional gift.

Show your business card when you purchase a ticket and for $13.50 you will receive a box seat ticket, a beverage, and your choice of brat or hot dog to take advantage of the Baker Tilly Business Person special. The offer is also available to senior citizens (55 & older) courtesy of WVBO and AM1280 WNAM.

If you can't make it out to the ballpark, tune in for the broadcast on AM1280, WNAM or IHeartRadio starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 11:45am. Tuesday's game is also available to MiLB.TV subscribers.

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