The Rockford Rivets held on to defeat the Lakeshore Chinooks 5-4 on Saturday night at home. Rockford's Jake Perkins (Chicago State) threw five scoreless innings in relief and allowed just one hit and struck out three batters to pick up the victory. He was named the Northwoods League Player of the Night.
Rockford will play the Battle Creek Bombers on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.