Rockford, IL – [June 2, 2024] – The Rockford Rivets delivered a commanding performance tonight, securing a 15-6 victory over the Rochester Honkers. The game started with an electrifying moment as Brayden Bakes hit a home run to dead center on the third pitch, setting the tone for the Rivets.
In a spectacular first inning, Scott Newman loaded the bases and launched a three-run homer to left field, propelling the Rivets to an early 8-0 lead. The Rochester Honkers made a valiant attempt to come back in the top of the second inning, scoring three runs courtesy of Griffin Olson, Cooper Schwindt, and Hunter Daymond.
The Rivets continued to dominate, with Kyle Schupmann reigniting the offense in the bottom of the third inning with a powerful home run. Schupmann had an outstanding night at the plate, accumulating three hits, including a double, a home run, and earning 5 RBIs. His exceptional performance earned him the title of Peak Player of the Night.
The Rockford Rivets are set to return to action tomorrow night at 6:35 PM. Fans can catch all the excitement live on NWL+.
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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.
