Snappers Win Third Straight With 5-4 Win Over Timber Rattlers
July 2, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
BELOIT, WI - The Beloit Snappers (26-26) did not need a walk-off Friday night as they worked back to .500 with a 5-4 over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (23-28) to secure their third straight win.
The Snappers scored in the top of the first inning with an RBI groundout from Troy Johnston, giving Beloit a 1-0 lead. Beloit held onto that lead until the top of the sixth inning when Garrett Mitchell scored for Wisconsin on an RBI from Thomas Dillard to tie the game.
In a 1-1 game, the Snappers put together a four-run seventh inning with an RBI double from Thomas Jones and a three-run home run from Marcos Rivera, his second of the year, to give Beloit a 5-1 lead.
The Timber Rattlers fought back with a two-run home run from Dillard in the eighth inning and a lead-off home run from LG Castillo in the ninth. Up 5-4, Jackson Rose collected the final three outs and gave Beloit a 5-4 win over Wisconsin.
Beloit's Top Performers: Zach King threw seven innings with just one run and eight strikeouts. He set a season-high in innings and tied his season-high with eight punchouts. Bubba Hollins had a 2-for-3 night with a double and a run. Rivera was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run.
- Saturday, July 3 - will be a blast as Saturday Night Fireworks are back!
- Sunday, July 4 - is Family Funday. 2-for-1 select seltzers (White Claw - Mango and Black Cherry, Vizzy and Truly), kids run the bases after the game, and families can have a catch in the outfield. Following Sunday's game fans are allowed to stay and watch the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra perform and a special 4th of July fireworks show.
Beloit will be back home on Saturday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. For more information on tickets or group outings, please call our front office at 608.362.2272 or visit SnappersBaseball.com.
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