U.S. Cellular and Timber Rattlers Are Taking over Youth Baseball Games
June 23, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release
GRAND CHUTE, WI - U.S. Cellular and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are preparing to give area Little League games the feel of the big time! For the fourth year in a row the Rattlers and U.S. Cellular are teaming up to take over area Little League games with entertainment, promotions, and more!
Fang's Fanatics and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers promo crew along with staff from the Timber Rattlers and volunteers from U.S. Cellular will bring their high energy and fun in-game promotions to Plamann Park for Grand Chute Little League's games on Tuesday, June 25.
"We are excited to team up with the Timber Rattlers for the fourth year in a row to bring additional fun and excitement to area Little League games," said Eric Larson, U.S. Cellular's area sales manager in Northern Wisconsin. "U.S. Cellular is committed to creating a positive impact in the communities where our associates live and work and being part of events like this are one of the many ways we do that."
Timber Rattlers public address announcer Joey D. will announce kids' names prior to each at-bat and the team's production staff will provide walk-up songs as well. The team will bring the Sub Race Characters and other in-game surprises. U.S. Cellular volunteers will be distributing customized t-shirts and will also hand out complimentary hot dogs to fans throughout the games.
"The Timber Rattlers are happy to once again team up with U.S. Cellular for this great program," said Seth Merrill of the Timber Rattlers. "Our staff looks forward to these events every year and creating life-long memories for these Youth Baseball Players!"
On June 26, the Takeover will be of the Appleton Little League's Girls' Softball Major City Championship Game at Scheels USA Sports Complex. That game is scheduled to start at 7:30pm
The final Takeover will be a visit to the Miracle League of the Fox Cities games at Memorial Park in Appleton on Monday, July 22.
Partial season, group ticket packages, and individual game tickets for the 2019 season are on sale now. Tickets are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER and in person. Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.
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