This Date in Timber Rattlers History: June 15

Peguero's 7RBI game in 2007, Sweep in 2011; Big Offense in 2001 & 20015

Carlos Peguero (shown here with the Rangers) had SEVEN RBI in a game with the Rattlers in 2007. (MLB/Texas Rangers)

By Chris Mehring

June 14, 2021

2007: The Rattlers won 12–3 at Cedar Rapids. Carlos Peguero was 3-for-5 with SEVEN RBI for Wisconsin. Peguero had a two-run double in the first, a two-run double in the fourth, and a three-run homer in the eighth.

2011: The Rattlers swept a doubleheader at Peoria. Wisconsin won game one 2-1 and game two 6–3. In game one, Tyler Thornburg pitched a seven-inning, complete-game with two hits allowed and nine strikeouts. Tyler Roberts broke a 1–1 tie with an RBI single in the sixth. Thornburg’s record moved to 7–0 on the season with the win. In the nightcap, Wisconsin scored five runs in the top of the first. Mike Walker had a two-run single and Chris Dennis hit a three-run homer in the inning. Dan Britt allowed two runs on four hits over six innings for the win.

2005: The Rattlers won 17–5 at Clinton. Wisconsin scored four runs in the first, seven runs in the second, and two runs in the fourth to take a 13–0 lead. Wisconsin outhit the LumberKings 19–12. Asdrubal Carbrera, Marshall Hubbard, and Matt Tuiasosopo each homered for the Rattlers. Cabrera had four RBI. Hubbard, Tuiasosopo, and Rob Johnson each had three RBI for Wisconsin.

2001: The Rattlers beat Michigan 15–2 at home. Wisconsin outhit the Battle Cats 20–4. Jamie Bubela was 5-for-6 with three runs and an RBI. John Castellano drove in three runs for Wisconsin.

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