Dillard Delivers for Wisconsin in 3-1 Victory at Kane County
GENEVA, IL - Thomas Dillard continued his hot hitting and that helped the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers cool off the Kane County Cougars with a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field. Dillard snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run home run in the seventh inning to send the
GENEVA, IL - Thomas Dillard continued his hot hitting and that helped the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers cool off the Kane County Cougars with a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field. Dillard snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run home run in the seventh inning to send the Rattlers to a win that ended the Cougars six-game winning streak.
Wisconsin (51-53 overall, 20-15 second half) scored a run in the top of the second inning to take the lead. Antonio Piñero singled with one out and Brent Díaz was hit by a pitch. Korry Howell followed with a single to score Piñero. The Rattlers would load the bases with one out, but could not push any more runs across the plate in the inning.
Kane County (59-45, 24-11) responded with a run to tie the game in the bottom of the third. Buddy Kennedy started the inning with a double. Dominic Fletcher followed with a single to put runners on the corners. Blaze Alexander lined a double just fair down the line in left to score Kennedy. Fletcher tried to score from first on the play, but a strong relay to the plate from Piñero got Fletcher at the plate to keep the score tied 1-1.
The Rattlers had rallies going in both the fourth and fifth innings as they had two runners on base with one out, but Cougars reliever Ryan Miller escaped both jams with an inning-ending double play in each inning.
There would be no double play in the seventh inning. David Fry started the inning with a single. Dillard was next and he lined a 1-2 pitch over the wall in left for a two-run home run. Dillard has homered in three straight games for the Rattlers and is 7-for-15 during a four-game hitting streak with two doubles, two walks, five runs scored, and seven RBI to go along with his three home runs.
Reliever Max Lazar entered the game in the sixth inning and worked four scoreless while allowing two hits to pick up his fourth win of the season.
The conclusion of play on Sunday marked the halfway point of the second half of the season. Here is a look at the Western Division playoff picture with 35 games remaining in the season. The Quad Cities River Bandits and the Cedar Rapids Kernels are already into the postseason as the first half qualifiers. Kane County leads the division with a 24-11 record. The Clinton LumberKings, who beat Cedar Rapids 5-0 on Sunday, are 22-13 and trail the Cougars by two games. Wisconsin is four games behind the Cougars for the top spot in the division. They are two games behind the LumberKings for the second half Wild Card.
The final game of the series - and Wisconsin's road trip - is Monday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. Logan Gillaspie (3-5, 3.83) is set to start for the Timber Rattlers. Ryan Weiss (6-5, 3.47) has been named as the starter for the Cougars. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30pm. The radio broadcast is on AM1280, WNAM and the TuneIn Radio app starting with the Papa John's Pizza Pregame Show at 6:10pm. MiLB.tv subscribers can watch the game over the internet.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band in Concert
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Final Five Announced for 2025 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Food Fight
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25th Anniversary Green Bay Charity Softball Game Hosted by Jordan Love presented by Network Health
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Jordan Love will host the 2025 Green Bay Charity Softball Game presented by Network Health. The Game will start at 7:05pm on Friday, May 23 at Neuroscience Group Field. The event will raise money for Love’s Hands of 10ve Foundation.
Timber Rattlers Bring Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas to Life
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Wisconsin is the “Frozen Pizza Capital of the World”. Now, the state has a baseball team to call its own. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have unveiled the Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas as a new identity for the team’s alternate arsenal.
2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Theme Nights & Special Appearances
GRAND CHUTE, WI – It’s the final day of Promo Calendar Week for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as we announce some theme nights and special guests who will be appearing at Neuroscience Group Field in 2025.
2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Theme Night Ticket Packages
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Extras! Extras! Get all the extras with Theme Night Ticket packages from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers during the 2025 season. We have everything from Princesses to Wrestlers and Sitcom Stars to Hoop Heroes available to make your night at Neuroscience Group Field memorable when you attend
2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Giveaways
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers continue announcing their 2025 promotional calendar today with the giveaways that are scheduled this season.
2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Daily Specials
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are ready to announce their promotional calendar for the 2025 season. There is so much going on this season that we are going to spread this out over the next four days. The week starts with the Daily Promotions. Keep your eyes
Victor Estevez Returns to Manage the Timber Rattlers in 2025
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Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Presents the 2025 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Food Fight
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Bacon makes everything better. That is why the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats are celebrating the tenth Food Fight with a bacon-infused challenge to fans of the Milwaukee Brewers Midwest League affiliate. Starting today – Thursday, February 6 – the public is invited
2025 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Bobblehead Ticket Package is Available
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers went to the lab at the end of the 2024 season to begin concocting their plans for an amazing 2025 season. They came up with a terrific bobblehead lineup that features former Rattlers players, mascots, and a few that are so secret
Salmon’s Becomes Official Bratwurst of the Timber Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Fans will enjoy a new official bratwurst of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers beginning this season. Salmon’s Meat Products is set to provide brats at Neuroscience Group Field.
New Official Hot Dog of the Timber Rattlers is FAMOUS….Nathan’s Famous
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs will be available at all events held at Neuroscience Group Field starting this year as the new official hot dog of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Timber Rattlers Announce New Staff Member and Promotion from Within
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are announcing two moves in their front office prior to the start of the 2025 Midwest League season. Samantha Hartman has been promoted to Senior Account Manager and Lindsay Krznarich joins the Timber Rattlers ticket team.
Gustafson Joins Timber Rattlers Front Office
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Cooper Pratt Honored with Gold Glove by Minor League Baseball and Rawlings™
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Register Your School for Fang’s Reading Club
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Reading coordinators and teachers may begin enrolling classes from grades K-5 in the latest edition of Fang’s Reading Club presented by Fox Communities Credit Union and Timber Rattlers Give Back. Registration is open for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers program that encourages reading development in children and
Holiday and Sconnie Plan Ticket Packages available for Christmas
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Special ticket packages for the 2025 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers season are available now to assist you in your Christmas shopping for the baseball fans in your life. Holiday Packages presented by Kwik Trip and Sconnie Plans may be purchased through the Ticket Office starting today!
Cyber Weekend Special and 2025 Individual Tickets On Sale Date Announced by Timber Rattlers
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