Victory Slips Away in Burlington
Published on July 1, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release
BURLINGTON, IA - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers led the Burlington Bees 6-0 heading into the seventh inning stretch Thursday night at Community Field. But, the Bees rallied to beat Wisconsin 7-6 and spoil another strong start by Rattlers pitcher Jake Odorizzi.
Wisconsin (30-45 overall, 4-3 second half) started the game with a four run first inning. Scooter Gennett doubled with one out. Kentrail Davis and Khris Davis had consecutive RBI triples for a 2-0 lead. Hunter Morris singled to knock in Khris Davis. Chris Dennis capped the scoring for the Rattlers in the first with an RBI single, the sixth hit of the inning for the Rattlers, to send Morris home for a 4-0 lead. The Rattlers could not add to their lead against Burlington starter Keaton Hayenga, who would work through the fifth inning.
Odorizzi kept the Bees (25-51, 3-4) off the scoreboard through the first six innings and was rewarded for his effort with two more runs in the top of the seventh.
Dennis start the inning with a solo homer to right off reliever Brandon Barrow. The Rattlers designated hitter launched a 2-0 pitch to right for his ninth long ball of the season. Khris Davis delivered a two-out RBI single later in the frame for a comfortable 6-0 lead. At least it seemed comfortable.
The Bees had other ideas. Luis Del Rosario singled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. An errant pickoff throw by Odorizzi allowed Del Rosario to charge around to third base. An infield single off the glove of Odorizzi by Drew Robertson got the Bees on the scoreboard.
Odorizzi closed out the seventh with a strikeout. The right-hander allowed a run on eight hits, walked one, and struck out eight. In three starts against Burlington this season, Odorizzi has allowed one run and struck out 26 over 18 innings. He looked like he was in line for his third win against the Bees, too. But, Burlington took advantage of the Wisconsin bullpen in the eighth inning.
Santo Manzanillo relieved Odorizzi to start the eighth. JD Alfaro singled. Carlo Testa walked. Joey Lewis singled to score Alfaro. Rene Oriental walked and the game was suddenly 6-2 with the tying run at the plate. Manzanillo struck out the next batter, but walked Del Rosario, a .190 hitter on the season, to force in a run. That would be all for Manzanillo.
Alex Jones, a 2010 draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers who joined the Timber Rattlers on Thursday, got pinch hitter Jose Bonilla to tap back to the mound. But, Jones went to first for the out instead of home for the force out and potential inning-ending double play. Lewis scored on the play to make the score 6-4.
Hilton Richardson, a .194 hitter on the season, walked to reload the bases with two outs. Then, Gerard Hall, the ninth man to hit in the inning singled to drive in the tying runs.
Michael Marseco drew a leadoff walk in the top of the ninth inning and he was sacrificed to second base. But, he was left stranded.
The Bees completed their comeback in the bottom of the ninth. Testa walked to start the inning against Jones. A wild pitch allowed Testa to take second base. One out later, Oriental singled to left and Testa scored the winning run with ease after a bobble by left fielder Khris Davis.
The blown save was the thirteenth of the season for the Rattlers who now fall to 3-21 in games decided by one run.
Game two of the series at Community Field is Friday night. Wisconsin has Del Howell (1-2, 5.67) as the scheduled starting pitcher. Burlington will counter with Sugar Ray Marimon (1-2, 10.80). Game time is 6:30pm. Tune in for the broadcast on AM1280 WNAM or www.timberrattlers.com starting with the Miller Lite Pregame Show at 6:10pm.
Midwest League Stories from July 1, 2010
- Kernels Fall to Clinton, 8-4 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Silver Hawks Squeak Past Lugnuts, 3-2 - Lansing Lugnuts
- Chiefs Rally for 4-2 Win over Cougars Thursday Night - Peoria Chiefs
- Bees Overcome Six-Run Deficit in Heart-Stopping Win - Burlington Bees
- TinCaps Drub Hot Rods, 9-2 - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Nunez Pops Kernels with Three-RBI Night - Clinton LumberKings
- Parejo Blasts Bandits to Series-Opening Win - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Snappers Fall in Series Opener to QC - Beloit Sky Carp
- Cougars Fall in Homestand Opener - Kane County Cougars
- Victory Slips Away in Burlington - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Thomas Extends Hitting Streak to 12 Games - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Hawks Rally for 3-2 Victory and First Place - South Bend Silver Hawks
- Two Big Homers Propel 'Caps to Victory - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Loons Rally in 9th to Top Dragons, 7-6 - Dayton Dragons
- Hot Rods to Support Stars & Stripes Program - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- 1st 2010 Draftee to Peoria - Peoria Chiefs
- All-Star Catcher Myers Punches Ticket to Wilmington - Burlington Bees
- Travis Wood Becomes 44th Dragons Player in Majors - Dayton Dragons
- Means Activated from Dragons Disabled List - Dayton Dragons
- Local Whitecaps/YMCA Team to Compete in Major League Baseball's Jr. RBI Classic - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Satterwhite, Johnson Chosen as Dragons Players of the Month - Dayton Dragons
- Dragons to Wear Stars and Stripes Hats Saturday - Dayton Dragons
- Dragons Gameday for Thursday, July 1 - Dayton Dragons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
