Rockford, Ill. – The Battle Creek Bombers would for the fourth time beat the Rockford Rivets by one run as they held on for a 3-2 victory Monday night at Rivets Stadium.

The Bombers (16-11) got a quality start from Trent Johnson (Tulane University) as he lasted 7.0 innings, allowing one run on six hits. 

Johnson would improve to 2-0 on the summer; his second straight win in his last two starts.

The Rivets (15-12) tried to battle back in the ninth, as they got a run on an RBI from Trevor Paradoski (Texas Tech). 

With two-outs and runners on first and second, Tim Nelson (UC San Diego) was able to get Zach Rheams (Texas Tech) to strike out swinging.  Nelson recorded his first save of the summer, giving up one run on two hits. 

The Bombers gloves also put on a display, most notably in the fifth inning when they turned a 3-6 triple play.

BC only scratched six hits on the night, two less than Rockford but they were able to capitalize with runners in scoring position.

They would strike first in the second inning on an RBI-double from Nick Walker (Austin Peay State University), his 11^th RBI of the season.

JD Mundy (Virginia Tech) would drive in a run in the fourth on a fielder’s choice.  His Virginia Tech teammate Tom Stoffel would follow him up in the fifth, as he drove in the Bombers final run on a fielders choice. 

Alex Smith (University of Memphis) went 1.0 inning out of the pen, giving up no runs on no-hits.

BC outfielder Jordan Getzelman (Menlo College) went 2-4 scoring two runs.

Battle Creek and Rockford will continue in a four game series, as games three and four will take place in southwest Michigan.  Andrew Click (Davenport University) will be the scheduled starter for tomorrow night’s game. 

Tune in to the pregame show on the Bombers Radio Network with Jake Hromada and Neil Doyle at 6:55 p.m. ET. 

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A family night out for less than the cost of a tank of gas? Yep. Game tickets, meals and caps, all for less than 30 bucks total. Fill ‘er up.  It hasn’t been much fun to go to the pumps lately. Well we’ve got something that gives you great mileage when you consider family fun. You can take your family to a game, buy them dinner, get a free gift for each, and the whole evening costs less than a tank of gas.

Here’s the deal:

1. Four Reserved Grandstand seats to a Battle Creek Bombers game. 

2. Four quality Bombers caps. 

Wear ‘em, tip ‘em or talk through ‘em. These four embroidered caps help everyone remember this special night for years to come. If you bought these caps in a store, they would cost $15 each.

3. One large DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish, One Crazy Bread^®, One 2-Liter Soda.

Food is all part of the game plan. Chow down before the game if you like. Or stop in on the way home after the game. Or use the free meal whenever you wish. Each family gets one large DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza, one Crazy Bread®, and one 2-liter pop. 

You can call us or come to our ticket office to buy. Or you can always order on our website BattleCreekBombers.com. Deals for individuals and parties of two are also available.

What's included:

Friends and Family Deal – $29.99

•  Reserved Bleacher Seats
• 1 Large DEEP!DEEP!^TM Dish Pizza
• 1 Crazy Bread^®
• 2-Liter Pop
• 4 Bombers Hats

Double – $15.00

• 2 Reserved Bleacher Seats
• A large Classic Pepperoni
• 2 Bombers Hats

Single – $7.50

• 1 Reserved Bleacher Seat
• Half of a Large DEEP!DEEP!^TM Dish Pizza
• 1 Bombers Hat

Questions?

• Call: 269.962.0735
• Email: tickets@battlecreekbombers.com
• Stop in: 189 Bridge St., Battle Creek, MI 49017