Rockers Set for Doubleheader vs. Chinooks at Home

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. — After a tough Tuesday on the road, the Green Bay Rockers are back at home looking to reset with a doubleheader against the Lakeshore Chinooks. It’s the team’s final day at Capital Credit Union Park before the All-Star break, and they’ll have two chances to bounce back in front of the home crowd.

The Rockers (4-5, 26-16) dropped both games to the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders in stunning walk-off fashion. In Game 1, a continuation of June 29th’s  suspended contest, Green Bay held a 4-2 lead in the tenth inning but couldn’t close it out. Fond du Lac loaded the bases with no outs and ended it with a grand slam to win 6-4.

Game 2 looked like it would go Green Bay’s way early. The Rockers exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning and built an 11-3 lead, appearing to have all the momentum heading into the late innings. But the Dock Spiders clawed back, scoring a combined 11 runs over the final five frames. With two outs in the ninth and the game tied, reliever Eric Jeon was called upon to secure the final out, but a two-run walk-off homer gave Fond du Lac a dramatic 14-12 victory.

Today offers a fresh start and a chance to regroup. First pitch of Game 1 is set for 12:05 p.m., with gates opening at 11:05 a.m. Game 2 will follow at 6:35 p.m. and gates will open at 5:35 p.m.

Taking the mound in Game 1 is right-hander Koshiro Ohno, one of Green Bay’s Northwoods League All-Stars. Ohno enters the day with a 2-1 record and a sharp 2.00 ERA. His mix of command and composure has been a steady presence in the rotation this summer, and the Rockers will lean on him to set the tone after Tuesday’s bullpen-heavy pair of games. The Game 2 starter will be announced closer to first pitch.

In addition to key action on the field, today’s game features a pair of family-focused promotions. Game 1 is Kids Day, highlighted by a toothbrush giveaway from Dental Health Products. The first 750 kids through the gates will receive a free toothbrush to promote summer smiles. Later this evening, Youth Sports Night will take center stage. Kids wearing any team jersey will receive free admission for the nightcap, making it a perfect evening for youth teams, families, and young fans to catch some high-energy summer baseball.

The Lakeshore Chinooks come into town with a 4-6 second-half record and a 20-24 overall mark. While the standings reset for the second half, both teams are looking to string together some consistency and build momentum entering the break. For Green Bay, this matchup marks its final games at home before a long road trip that stretches through July 18.

The Rockers remain a strong contender in the Great Lakes West, holding one of the league’s best overall records at 26-16. With their All-Star core and a mix of veterans and breakout bats, Green Bay has been one of the most dynamic teams in the Northwoods League this season.

A big crowd is expected throughout the day, and with perfect summer weather and two chances for redemption, today’s games promise to deliver. Whether it’s the early matinee or the evening under the lights, fans will have plenty to cheer about as the Rockers look to finish on a high note.

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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, visit www.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.