They made a huge comeback, but in the end, the Wisconsin Timber Ratters lost in extra innings last night to the South Bend Cubs 8-7.
The Cubs had taken a 7-0 lead into the 5th inning, but the Rattlers never gave up, with left fielder Arbert Cipion driving in a pair of runs with a 5th inning triple.
Then in the 8th, following a pair of runs, designated hitter Darien Miller came to the plate with two on and one out.
.@darrienmillerr hit it out of the park!! After being down 7 runs, the Rattlers come back to tie the game in the 8th!! #TRatNation #comeback pic.twitter.com/uyosmAl8nq
— Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (@TimberRattlers) August 10, 2022
But the comeback was all for naught as in the top of the 9th, the Cubs scored one run, and held the Rattlers scoreless in the bottom half, taking the win.
Israel Puello had another off night, only lasting 3 and two thirds innings while allowing 7 hits and 7 runs.
James Meeker ended up taking the loss after coming on in the 9th.
The two teams will square off again tonight.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. on what is being called Racing Night at Fox Cities Stadium.
