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By Nicholas Giannone | June 14th, 2026
BATTLE CREEK, MI — The Battle Creek Battle swept the Rockford Rivets as they won 7-2 on Sunday. Strong performances all around help turn the momentum heading into the middle stages of the first half.
The Battle Jacks loaded the bases in the fourth and scored on an error as the Rockford Rivets’ third baseman, River Lindsey, was not able to catch the ball. They later added to that total off an RBI single from Brendan Thompson to make it a 4-0 Battle Jacks lead.
The Battle Jacks received solid pitching throughout the game as Connor Williar threw 44 pitches, allowing two hits, and striking out two.
The Battle Jacks extended the lead in the sixth, scoring three runs highlighted by Owen Larrigan and Thomas Cooper’s RBI single, as they stormed out to a 7-1 lead.
The Rivets broke the scoreless streak in the seventh as they scored two off of a putout and a sacrifice fly, as the Battle Jacks led 7-2.
The Battle Jacks finish the evening with eight hits and seven runs, while committing one error.
With the win, the Battle Jacks sweep the Rockford Rivets and are set to hit the road for a two-game set against the Richmond Flying Mummies and a three-game set against the Traverse City Pit Spitters.
About the Battle Jacks & the Northwoods League
The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a proud member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its 33rd season, the 26-team Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history, drawing significantly more fans in a more friendly ballpark experience than any league of its kind.
A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson; three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR); two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford; World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL); 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL); and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM).
