Rockford, IL — The Rockford Rivets secured an exhilarating 11-7 victory against the Kokomo Jackrabbits in a highly contested game last night. The Rivets showcased an impressive combination of power-hitting and strategic plays to outlast their opponents.
Luke Matthews (#10) initiated the action with a fly out to right field, but momentum shifted as Jack Dupuis (#18) walked and Aidan Mcaskie (#28) struck out. Jack Anderson (#25) reached first on a fielder’s choice, ending a scoreless top of the first. In the bottom half, Jack Zebig (#9) and Brayden Bakes (#7) walked, setting the stage for Kyle Schupmann’s (#8) three-run home run. The Jackrabbits responded in the second with Dupuis scoring on Anderson’s single, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
The Rivets exploded in the fourth, with Tommy Townsend (#15) hitting a grand slam, giving them a commanding lead. Despite a Jackrabbits’ rally in the sixth, the Rivets held on, aided by James Oman (#8) scoring on a wild pitch and an insurance run in the ninth. Key performances included Schupmann’s home run, Townsend’s grand slam, and Anderson’s consistent hitting.
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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.
