U.S. Cellular and Timber Rattlers Bring Back Little League Takeovers!

GRAND CHUTE, WI - Everyone had so much fun last year, they wanted to do it again! U.S. Cellular and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are taking over Appleton Little League at the Scheels USA Youth Sports Complex on Monday, May 8.

Next Monday will be the first of several "Little League Takeovers" sponsored by U.S. Cellular and the Timber Rattlers. Fang's Fanatics and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers promo crew along with staff from the Timber Rattlers and volunteers from U.S. Cellular will bring their high energy and fun in-game promotions to a girls' softball game at 5:00pm and a baseball game that will follow the conclusion of the softball game. 

"We're focused on making connections that serve our local community," said Eric Larson, U.S. Cellular's area sales manager in Northern Wisconsin. "By teaming up with the Timber Rattlers, we will bring additional excitement and fun for the whole family to Appleton's Little League Monday night games. Maybe in a few years, we'll see these young athletes playing for the Timber Rattlers or the Brewers."

Timber Rattlers public address announcer Joey D. will announce kids' names prior to each at-bat and the team's production staff will provide walk-up songs as well. The team will bring the Bratzooka!, the Bubble Ball Battle, and the Sub Race Characters and have an array of t-shirt tosses and other in-game surprises. U.S. Cellular volunteers will be distributing customized t-shirts and will also hand out complimentary hot dogs to fans throughout the games.
 
A highlight video of the day's festivities will be produced and shown on the Timber Rattlers video board during Appleton Little League's night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on June 8.

"The Timber Rattlers are excited to once again team up with U.S. Cellular and local youth baseball and softball leagues to provide some fun-filled entertainment and lasting memories," said Timber Rattlers Assistant General Manager, Jerrad Radocay. "These three leagues already do a great job of providing an awesome experience for these kids, so for us to be involved in bringing our on-field promotions, PA announcer Joey D., and world famous Bratzooka! is a win-win for everyone."
U.S. Cellular and the Timber Rattlers have scheduled two other Takeovers this summer: June 14 at Plamann Park for Grand Chute Baseball and July 29 at O'Hauser Park for Suburban Athletics.
"We're looking forward to the Timber Rattlers and U.S. Cellular again knocking our Takeover Event out of the park, as we dedicate our fields at Scheels USA Youth Sports Complex to the Kratzer and Gromer families, and unveil many great field improvements," said Appleton Little League President Kevin Kostelecky.

Partial season and group ticket packages are currently available for the 2017 season. Tickets packages are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER, and in person. Individual game tickets for this season are also on sale now.   Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.