May 28, 2025
Contact: Giovanna Dante, TV Broadcaster Intern/MediaRelation Coordinator
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ASHWAUBENON, Wis. — Despite a strong offensive push in the later innings, the Green Bay Rockers (2-1) fell just short in an 11-8 loss to the Rockford Rivets (3-0) on Tuesday night, snapping their early-season win streak.
The Rockers came out hot in the first inning, striking first on an RBI by Mazza, setting the tone early. But the Rivets quickly answered in the second, putting up three runs before a momentum-stalling double play ended the inning.
Green Bay kept pace in the third, with Urreta slicing a clutch opposite-field double to drive in a key run and keep the Rockers in the mix. However, the fourth inning proved costly as the Rivets exploded offensively, plating seven runs to take a commanding 10-3 lead.
Refusing to back down, the Rockers chipped away. Eli Selga’s aggressive baserunning in the fifth sparked life into the dugout, cutting the deficit in half. Brandon Rogers followed suit in the sixth, hustling on the basepaths and keeping the momentum rolling.
In the seventh, Urreta struck again with a massive drive that tightened the gap to 10-7, reigniting the crowd and bringing the Rockers within striking distance. Green Bay’s bats stayed active, scoring in nearly every inning except the third and fourth.
Pitching stepped up in the eighth, silencing the Rivets and giving the Rockers a chance to complete the comeback. By the end of the frame, it was a tight 10-8 ballgame.
Rockford added one final insurance run in the top of the ninth. The Rockers kept battling, but the rally ultimately fell short.
Green Bay’s comeback effort showed plenty of grit and offensive firepower, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.
The Rockers return to the field tomorrow looking to bounce back and build on the positives from tonight’s fight. Our feature band tomorrow are the NEW dueling pianos. Tomorrow’s giveaway is bound to keep your drink cold and Rockers spirit hot with a koozie sponsored by Bud Light. First pitch is at 6:35p.m. Doors will open at 5:30p.m.
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The Green Bay Rockers are a 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’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 380 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 World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visitwww.greenbayrockers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rockers as your favorite team.