Rockford, IL – The Rockford Rivets celebrated a spectacular start to their season with a decisive 10-0 victory against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks in their home opener at Rivets Stadium. The Rivets displayed exceptional performance both offensively and defensively, leaving the Battle Jacks scoreless throughout the game. #12 Cain Headrick played a significant role in the team’s success, contributing both on the mound and at the plate. The Rivets set the tone early with #24 Cade Zalewski scoring the first run. Their defense was impenetrable, with #2 Scott Newman and Headrick making crucial putouts. Headrick’s pitching dominance continued as he struck out several players, supported by a solid infield. Offensively, #9 Jack Zebig showed patience with a walk, while #3 Logan Mock and #7 Brayden Bakes also made significant contributions. A key moment was Mock’s Fielder’s Choice in the third inning, bringing home Zalewski for an unearned run. The game concluded with another stellar play by Headrick, who struck out the final batter, sealing the Rivets’ 10-0 triumph.
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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 tea
