Culpepper Leads Kernels Past Wisconsin
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Kaelen Culpepper homered and drove in five runs for the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. His performance led the Kernels to an 8-1 lead over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the final game of the six-game series.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Kaelen Culpepper homered and drove in five runs for the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. His performance led the Kernels to an 8-1 lead over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the final game of the six-game series.
Click here for the scoring plays
Danny DeAndrade gave the Kernels (12-8) the lead with a one-out, solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. That was the only run allowed by Wisconsin starting pitcher Manuel Rodriguez.
Wisconsin (8-13) tied the game in the fifth inning. Hebert Pérez drew a lead-off walk and stole second. Jheremy Vargas blooped a one-out single to center to put runners at the corners. Daniel Guilarte got Pérez home with a sacrifice fly to center.
Cedar Rapids started the bottom of the fifth with a walk from reliever Dikember Sanchez. It looked like it wouldn’t be a problem as Sanchez got Jamie Ferrer to ground into a 6-4-3 double play. Kevin Maitan was next, and he hit a rocket up the middle. Shortstop Jadher Areinamo made a dive for the ball and had it in his glove but couldn't hold on for what would have been a spectacular play. Sanchez would walk the Kyle Hess, the number nine batter in the Kernels order, to set the stage for Culpepper.
The #1 pick of the Minnesota Twins in the 2024 draft hit a long home run, his first of the season, to left to give the Kernels a 4-1 lead.
The Kernels added an insurance run in the seventh inning as they loaded the bases with one out against Zach Peek. Kyle DeBarge hit a grounder off Peek’s leg. Peek tracked down the ball and got the out at first for the second out as the run scored for Cedar Rapids.
A three-run eighth inning by Cedar Rapids put the game away for them. Jesús Broca, Wisconsin’s fourth pitcher of the game, gave up a single and a walk to the first two batters he faced. A double steal put both runners in scoring position. Khadim Diaw drove in the first run of the inning with a sacrifice fly. Broca gave up a single and a walk to the next two batters before getting a strikeout on his 34th pitch of the inning.
Aaron Rund was tasked with trying to get the final out of the inning in relief of Broca. However, Culpepper lined a single to right to plate two more runs for the Kernels.
Blake Burke went 2-for-4 with a double for half of Wisconsin’s hits in the game. Wisconsin pitchers walked seven.
We love a Blake Burke double ‼️#tratnation pic.twitter.com/rxn35Z9PuY
— Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (@TimberRattlers) April 27, 2025
The Rattlers missed on the chance to win their first series of the season. They had won three in a row after dropping the first two games of the six-game set with Cedar Rapids. Wisconsin had to settle for their second series split of the year.
The Timber Rattlers are off on Monday. They return to action on Tuesday at Neuroscience Group Field with game one of a six-game series against the West Michigan Whitecaps. Ryan Birchard (0-2, 3.55) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Wisconsin. The Whitecaps have named Max Alba (0-1, 4.85) as their probable starter. Game time is 6:40pm.
Tuesday is the start of Nurses & Teacher Appreciation Week at the ballpark. Bleacher and grass seat tickets are available for $1 by showing a nurse’s badge or teacher ID at the box office for games from Tuesday through Friday. Nurses Appreciation Week is presented by ThedaCare.
The first game of the homestand is also a Bang for Your Buck Night and College Night. Bang for Your Buck is presented by NEW Manufacturing Alliance and 101.1 WIXX with Nathan’s Famous hotdogs and 16-ounce Pepsi Products for $2. Those of legal drinking age may purchase 16-ounce domestic beers for $2. College Night means $2 tickets for Reserved Bleachers or Grass Seats for students with a College ID at the ticket window or at this link for people with an .edu domain for their email address. For the full slate of promotions during the homestand against West Michigan, click here for the Homestand Highlights release.
If you can’t make it to the ballpark for the game on Tuesday, there are several ways to follow the action. The game will be televised on tv-32 starting at 6:30pm. The radio broadcast on AM1280, WNAM and internet audio starts with the pregame show at 6:20pm. The game is also available MiLB.tv and Bally Sports Live.
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.
Homestand Highlights: May 13-18
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a lot of fun planned for you while they host the Beloit Sky Carp from May 13 through May 18. The biggest parts of the homestand are Yooper Weekend with a special ticket package for May 17 and 18 as we
Frozen Pizza Throwdown Returns to Neuroscience Group Field
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are already rebranding as an alternate identity as the Frozen Pizzas for a game on Saturday, July 12. To continue the celebration of the World Capital of Frozen Pizzas, the team will host a Frozen Pizza Throwdown at Neuroscience Group Field on
Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band in Concert
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are proud to present Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band with Jefferson Starship in concert for the Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Neuroscience Group Field on Thursday, July 24. Tickets for the concert benefiting Heat and Housing For
Shamrock Heights Golf Course to Host Timber Rattlers Charity Golf Outing on September 24
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The annual Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Charity Golf Outing presented by Network Health is set to be held at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London on Wednesday, September 24. This fun event with some great contest raises money for Timber Rattlers Give Back, the team’s official
Sky Carp Strike Back to Beat Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Beloit Sky Carp broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the top of the seventh inning and held on to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. The teams combined to go 2-for-22 with runners in scoring position
Garcia’s Homer Wins Game for Wisconsin
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Eduardo Garcia hit a lead-off home run in the bottom of the seventh to give the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers a 1-0, walkoff victory over the Beloit Sky Carp in game two of Friday’s doubleheader at Neuroscience Group Field. The win was Wisconsin’s first walkoff win of
Hardin Deals a Shutout to Beloit
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers needed a strong start from Tyson Hardin in game one of Friday’s doubleheader against the Beloit Sky Carp at Neuroscience Group Field. They got a near-perfect gem in a 1-0 victory as Hardin tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout.
Rattlers/Sky Carp Postponed on Thursday Night
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Thursday’s Midwest League game between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Beloit Sky Carp at Neuroscience Group Field was postponed by severe weather in the Fox Cities. The teams will play a doubleheader on Friday night with game one slated to start at 5:10pm.
Sky Carp Fly Past Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Beloit Sky Carp jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the top of the first inning and didn’t allow the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to get back into Wednesday’s game at Neuroscience Group Field. The Sky Carp defeated the Rattlers 12-7 for their second straight win
Beloit Takes Series Opener
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers watched an early 3-0 lead over the Beloit Sky Carp evaporate on Tuesday night at Neuroscience Group Field. The Sky Carp scored seventeen unanswered runs and went 9-for-21 with runners in scoring position as they took advantage of thirteen walks by Wisconsin
Wisconsin Earns a Series Split with a Sunday Win at Peoria
PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers took an early 4-0 lead thank to some misplays by the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Dozer Park. The Chiefs got back into the game, but the Rattlers held on for a 5-4 win.
Peoria’s Early Lead Too Much For Rattlers to Overcome
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs took an early lead, built on it, and held off a late charge by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Saturday night at Dozer Park. Wisconsin trailed 7-1 after six innings on Saturday and got to within 7-5 with the tying runs in scoring position
Chiefs Pull Away from Rattlers
PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers watched the Peoria Chiefs pull away from a 2-2 tie midway through Friday’s to defeat Wisconsin 8-4 game at Dozer Park. Bryce Madron, Peoria’s number nine hitter, went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and started three key rallies for the Chiefs to pick
T-Rat Talk: Tyson Hardin
On a typical weekend day at this time last year pitcher Tyson Hardin would be settling in to wait his turn in the Mississippi State bullpen. This year, however, he’s playing a much more prominent role in the Midwest League with the Timber Rattlers.
Wisconsin Holds On After Taking Late Lead in Peoria
PEORIA, IL – In a staring contest between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday night at Dozer Park, it was the Chiefs who blinked first. Wisconsin pitchers worked through jams all night, but kept the game tied until the offense could score a late run to
Timber Rattlers to Host Mother’s Day Brunch at the Ballpark
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will host Mother’s Day Brunch in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, May 11. There are two sessions for brunch this year with the team on the road that day. Make
Peoria Beats Wisconsin 3-1 at Dozer Park
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs built a 3-0 lead, and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers could not cash in on several good opportunities to score on Wednesday afternoon at Dozer Park. The result was a 3-1 Peoria victory with Wisconsin leaving the tying runs on base in both the eighth
Rattlers Rally from Five-Run Deficit to Beat Peoria 14-9
PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers didn’t let deficit of 5-0 and 8-3 get them down in game one of their series against the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park on Tuesday night. The Rattlers took advantage of several bouts of wildness and got some clutch hits from Eduardo Garcia
Wisconsin Earns a Series Split with 7-3 Win over Whitecaps
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the West Michigan Whitecaps 7-3 on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. Wisconsin totaled eleven hits, took advantage of five walks from Whitecaps pitchers, and played flawless defense in the win.
Whitecaps Outduel Rattlers in 1-0 Decision
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scratched out the only run of Saturday’s game at Neuroscience Group Field with an eighth inning sacrifice fly to defeat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1-0. Wisconsin was held to four hits in the game.
Letson Ks Nine as Wisconsin Beats West Michigan
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers gave Bishop Letson plenty of support on Friday night at Neuroscience Group Field. The Rattlers scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and Letson – after a slight hiccup in the second inning – took care of the West
Timber Rattlers Presented with Robert A. Udulutsch Award by LEAVEN Fox Cities
GRAND CHUTE, WI – LEAVEN Fox Cities presented the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the American Culinary Federation – Fox Valley with their Robert A. Udulutsch Award at the organization’s Dinner for a Cause banquet. Charles Behrmann, Executive Chef for the Rattlers and a member of the ACF – Fox Valley,
Whitecaps Wash Away Wisconsin Leads to Hand Rattlers 6-3 loss
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had leads of 1-0 and 3-2 against the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday Night at Neuroscience Group Field. However, the East Division-leading Whitecaps rallied past Wisconsin by taking advantage of some walks with some clutch two-out hits on the way to a
Woodruff and Wisconsin Pick Up Win Over Whitecaps
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 5-2/3 innings in his rehabilitation start for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Wednesday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. The Rattlers scored four runs in the second inning,