The Texas Rattlers remain unbeaten at home

Fort Worth, TX — There are three guarantees in life... Death, taxes, and the Texas Rattlers winning on their home dirt.

The defending PBR Teams champions defended their home turf successfully Thursday night, defeating the Oklahoma Wildcatters 262.25 - 0.00. The Rattlers are now a perfect 7-0 in their hometown of Fort Worth, TX - going back to 2022 when the PBR Teams league initially launched.

Oklahoma did not get off to the type of start they wanted. Eduardo Matos, who has the fifth highest ride percentage in the league this season, was bucked off in 6.04 seconds by Triple Aught. Matos scoreless leadoff foreshadowed the following rides for the Wildcatters. Tate Pollmeier went scoreless against Black Ice.  Austin Richardson only lasted 3.11 seconds on Black Tie. Teenage sensation, Clay Guiton could not change the trend for Oklahoma. Facing a must-ride in the top of the fourth, Guiton was tossed by Washita Red in 4.43 seconds. Dustin Herman was the Wildcatters' last shot at getting on the scoreboard. Rank Frank kept Oklahoma scoreless, bucking Herman in 4.09 seconds, bringing an end to a heartbreaking Game 1 for the Wildcatters.

Meanwhile, The Rattlers came out the gate strong, led by Brady Fielder. The home crowd saw firsthand why Fielder is second in the MVP race. Fielder stayed atop of Desert Twister to earn an impressive score of 89.25 to set the tone for Texas. Daniel Keeping would follow Fielder's lead, scoring 87.75 points (vs Renegade). Claudio Montanha Jr. went scorless against Hell Right after 5.22 second ride. But Marcelo Procopio Pereira would pick up the slack in the bottom of the fourth, holding on to Warlock for 85.25 points. Closer Joao Ricardo Vieira was was thrown off by Bruised Ego in 3.81 seconds, but the outcome was already decided. Texas now leads the season series against Oklahoma, 2-1.

The Rattlers are hitting their stride at the right time of the season. After starting the season 2-7 through their first nine games. With their Thursday night shutout victory over Oklahoma, Texas has bounced back to win 11 of their last 15 games. Texas will continue their homestead Friday night against their in-state rivals, the Austin Gamblers.

FORT WORTH TEAM STANDINGS – SEPTEMBER 26:
Here are the Team standings for the first day of competition for the PBR Camping World Team Series event in Fort Worth, Texas:

New York Mavericks: 175.25
Kansas City Outlaws: 86.5

Arizona Ridge Riders: 267.25
Florida Freedom: 177.5

Austin Gamblers: 175.75
Nashville Stampede: 164

Oklahoma Wildcatters: 0.00
Texas Rattlers: 262.25

1. Austin Gamblers, 1-0-0-267.25
2. Arizona Ridge Riders, 1-0-0-356
3. Texas Rattlers, 1-0-0-262.25
4. New York Mavericks, 1-0-0-175.25
5. Florida Freedom, 0-1-0-177.5
6. Nashville Stampede, 0-1-0-164
7. Kansas City Outlaws, 0-1-0-86.5
8. Oklahoma Wildcatters, 0-0-0-0.00

PBR TEAMS SEASON STANDINGS: 
Here are the current Team standings for the regular season after the opening day of competition for PBR Rattlers Days in Fort Worth, Texas:

1. Carolina Cowboys, 16-6-1-4,794.5
2. Kansas City Outlaws, 16-8-0-5,273
3. Florida Freedom, 14-10-0-4,702
4. Texas Rattlers, 13-11-0-4,774.5
5. Austin Gamblers, 12-12-0-3,929
6. Nashville Stampede, 11-13-0-3,352.25
7. Missouri Thunder, 10-14-0-3,570.25
8. New York Mavericks, 10-14-0-2,585.25
9. Oklahoma Wildcatters, 9-15-1-3.575.5
10. Arizona Ridge Riders, 8-16-0-4,279.75

SEPTEMBER 27 GAME SCHEDULE: 
Here are the game matchups for the second day of action for PBR Rattlers Days on Friday, September 27:

Carolina Cowboys @ Arizona Ridge Riders
Nashville Stampede @ Kansas City Outlaws
Missouri Thunder @ New York Mavericks
Austin Gamblers @ Texas Rattlers

Note: The Florida Freedom and Oklahoma Wildcatters will have byes on September 27.