After a game 1 loss in Burlington, 4-0 on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin
Chad Pierce
Timber Rattlers needed to return home and win on Thursday, to force a 3rd and deciding game in their Midwest League playoff series. That’s exactly what they did.
Fond du Lac native Chad Pierce went the distance on the mound, tossing a 3-hit shutout in Wisconsin’s 4-0 victory over the Bee’s.
AUDIO: Chad Pierce said it was a battle :19
Pierce delivered the first 9-inning complete-game shutout of the season for the Rattlers. Tyler Thornburg is the last Wisconsin pitcher to throw a complete game shutout, back on May 29, 2011.
Wisconsin did all of its damage early, scoring 3-times in the 1st and once in the second. It gives the Timber Rattlers momentum in the series.
AUDIO: Mgr. Matt Erickson says momentum is back with the Rattlers :22
The 3rd and deciding game in the series is tonight at Fox Cities Stadium (6:30pm). The winner advances to the second round next week.
Elsewhere in the Midwest League playoffs:
Clinton 7, Beloit 5 (10 innings)
Lake County 5, Bowling Green 4
Fort Wayne 9, Lansing 6