Appleton Timber Rattlers vs Beloit Sky Carp — Sep 6, 2026
September 6 · 2:05 PM EDT
What to look for
Wisconsin holds a two-game edge in the win column as the teams meet in High-A action. The Timber Rattlers are 67-58 against the Sky Carp's 65-64, but Milwaukee's offense will face a tougher test on the mound with Julio Mendez taking the ball for the hosts. Mendez brings a 3.73 ERA and 1.44 WHIP to the matchup against Ethan Dorchies, who has a 5.20 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Wisconsin's lineup needs to be aggressive early when the advantage sits with the opposing pitcher.
- The Timber Rattlers have dropped their last two, while the Sky Carp have won back-to-back games heading into this one. Wisconsin will be trying to stop the bleeding against a team riding some momentum.
- Eric Bitonti leads Wisconsin with 25 home runs on the season, well ahead of the Sky Carp's Cody Schrier at 16. The Timber Rattlers' power game is a constant threat, but they need contact at the plate to take advantage.
- Luis Castillo has driven in 89 runs for the Timber Rattlers compared to Schrier's 50 for Milwaukee. Wisconsin's ability to string together hits and capitalize on scoring chances becomes the real litmus test in a tight ballpark matchup.
Last five games
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Appleton Timber Rattlers- 09/04/26L11-12at
Sky Carp - 09/03/26L1-4atSky Carp
- 09/02/26W4-3atSky Carp
- 09/01/26W4-2atSky Carp
- 08/30/26W11-10vs
Cubs
Beloit Sky Carp- 09/04/26W12-11vsTimber Rattlers
- 09/03/26W4-1vsTimber Rattlers
- 09/02/26L3-4vsTimber Rattlers
- 09/01/26L2-4vsTimber Rattlers
- 08/30/26L4-8at
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