Rockford, IL – May 29th, 2024 – Rockford faced Kalamazoo on Wednesday for game three of a four-game series. The Rivets found themselves with a lead from the first pitch after a leadoff home run courtesy of Jack Zebig. The away team added one more run in the top of the first, however, the Growlers cut the lead in half after an error.
From there, Landen Southern and the Rivets pitching staff took control, throwing five scoreless innings. The Growlers would draw even in the 7th inning and stayed tied till the 9th inning. With two outs and two on, Matt Flaherty gave the Rivets the lead with a go-ahead three-run home run. Patrick Straub took the mound in the final frame and secured a 5-2 win and the first win for the Rivets this season.
Cain Headrick extended his three-game hitting streak and Kyle Schupmann continued his hot start at the plate by going 2-4 with a walk and scoring two runs.
The Rivets wrap up their road series against Kalamazoo at 6:35 p.m. EST on ESPN+.
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The Rockford Rivets
The Rockford Rivets 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’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 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, over 350 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 (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) 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, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner, and two-time All-MLB first-team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.rockfordrivets.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rivets as your favorite team.
