ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Rattlers lost 1-0 to Cedar Rapids. Three Kernels pitchers combined on the three-hit shutout. Roberto Lopez hit a lead-off homer in the top of the fourth inning to account for the only run of the game.
DANG: Rattler starting pitcher Cody Scarpetta allowed one run on three hits over five innings with two walks and six strikeouts. The 2-2 pitch that Lopez hit over the left field wall was the first Scarpetta had allowed this season in 35-2/3 innings. But, it was enough to tag Scarpetta with the loss.
WHAT WAS THAT LINE AGAIN? Tyler Chatwood got the win by pitching 5-2/3 scoreless innings. Chatwood allowed two hits, walked six, and struck out seven for the win.
HE HAD HIS NUMBER: Both of the hits off Chatwood were by Rattler outfielder Chris Dennis. Dennis singled in the second inning and doubled in the sixth.
HERE WAS THE CHANCE: After Dennis singled to start the second inning, John Delaney drew a walk to put runners at first and second with no outs. But, Chatwood got Edgar Trejo to ground into a 6-4-3 double play. Chatwood walked Sean McCraw, but got Michael Marseco to ground out to end the inning.
HE’S A MENACE: Dennis has played in 17 games for the Timber Rattlers. Last night was his eighth multi-hit game. He is 24-for-59 (.407) since joining the Rattlers.
GOOD EYE: Delaney walked three times in the game last night. As a team, the Rattlers walked seven times. That marks the second game in a row in which Wisconsin hitters have drawn seven walks in a game.
VERSATILE: Juan Sanchez got the start in center field last night. He has started at least one game at all three outfield positions, at third base, at shortstop, at second base, and as a designated hitter. The only positions he has not played this season are first base, catcher, and pitcher.
SUDDEN FINISH: Delaney singled off Kernel closer Mike Kohn with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Corey Kemp entered the game to pinch-hit for McCraw. An 0-2 pitch to Kemp got away from Cedar Rapids catcher Anel De Los Santos and Delaney broke for second. De Los Santos threw out Delaney for the final out of the game.
1-0: The Timber Rattlers were involved in three 1-0 games last season. Wisconsin was 2-1 in those three games. The Rattlers beat Beloit 1-0 at home on July 26 and Cedar Rapids in Iowa on May 21. Burlington beat Wisconsin 1-0 in 10 innings at Time Warner Cable Field on May 12.
HOME AGAIN: The Rattlers began a 12-game homestand last night. Cedar Rapids is here for a four game series. Beloit will follow for a series from June 6 through June 9. Kane County wraps up the homestand with a set of games from June 10 through June 13. Wisconsin is 0-1 so far.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Midwest League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Kernels are currently are on an 11-game winning streak that started on May 22. In their most recent series, Cedar Rapids swept three games from Dayton at Fifth Third Field. The Kernels are currently 31-20 and hold the Western Division Wild Card by 4-1/2 games over Peoria. They trail first place Kane County by one game.
SEASON SERIES: The Kernels took three of four from the Timber Rattlers at Perfect Game Field in Cedar Rapids May 12 through 15. They are 4-1 against the Rattlers in 2009.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .250 as a team. They have scored 226 runs (4.4/game) and hit 30 home runs. The Kernels are hitting .256 as a team. They have scored 235 runs (4.6/game) and hit 22 homers. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.18 while allowing a total of 250 runs (4.9/game). Cedar Rapids pitchers have a team ERA of 3.51 while allowing 195 runs (3.8/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 71 errors. The Kernel defense has committed 55 errors. Wisconsin is 15-10 at Time Warner Cable Field this season. Cedar Rapids is 14-14 on the road in 2009.
CEDAR RAPIDS STARTING PITCHER: RHP Manaurys Correa was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2007. Last season, Correa pitched for the Arizona League affiliate of the Angels and the Orem Owlz of the Pioneer League. He was 7-1 in 15 games (12 starts) overall in 2008. He struck out 67 batters in 57-2/3 innings for the Mesa Angels. In his start prior to today, Correa allowed one run on five hits over six innings for a no decision at Fort Wayne on May 28. Today is the first time Correa will face the Timber Rattlers. He pitched three times against Brewers affiliates in 2008 – twice in the Arizona League and once in the Pioneer League. He was 2-0 and struck out 21 over 16-2/3 innings while walking just one in those three outings against Milwaukee affiliates.
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