Timber Rattlers to play at Miller Park

Updated: Wednesday, 04 Jan 2012, 3:20 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Jan 2012, 3:11 PM CST

GRAND CHUTE - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Dayton Dragons will have a special treat to wrap up their three-game series in 2012. The teams will play at Miller Park, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers, on April 27 at 7:05 p.m.

The Rattlers, Milwaukee's Midwest League affiliate, will host a game at Miller Park for the fourth consecutive season. Dayton is the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, a National League Central Division rival of the Brewers.

"We are excited to continue this tradition in 2012," said Timber Rattlers president Rob Zerjav. "The game at Miller Park has been a great experience for the players and our fans. Plus, this is an opportunity for Brewers fans in Milwaukee to get interested in Timber Rattlers baseball."

All tickets for this game are $10. Hot dogs and sodas will be available for $1 during this game, too. Fans may purchase tickets starting Monday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m. at brewers.com or (800) 933-7890.

"Our partnership with the Timber Rattlers provides a terrific opportunity to host a Midwest League game at Miller Park and allows some of our minor league prospects the chance to display their talents in a Major League ballpark," said Brewers chief operating officer Rick Schlesinger. "We are pleased to host this game and to familiarize fans with some of the future stars within the organization."

The 2012 game will be the sixth time the Timber Rattlers have played a game at Miller Park. Wisconsin played there as the guest of the Beloit Snappers in 2003 and 2004. The Rattlers have hosted Peoria (2009 and 2011) and Cedar Rapids (2010) since becoming an affiliate of the Brewers.