Published On: June 25th, 2024

Rockford, IL – In a game full of weather delays and late comebacks, the Rockford Rivets earned their first walk off of the season, winning 6-5 over the Kenosha Kingfish.

Despite falling to an early deficit early, the Rivets were able to slowly chip away at a 5-0 Kenosha lead with singles and walks. However in the 7th inning, Rockford was able to send three across to tie the game late. The Rivet’s pitching staff was able to hold several Kingfish base runners from scoring and the two Great Lakes East rivals entered the bottom of the 9th tied at 5. Nick Demarco drew a walk and advanced to third on a stolen base and wild pitch, where he then scored the winning run on a wild pitch.

Eric Lin earned the win with 1.2 IP and 4 K. Cade Zalewski earned player of the game honors with 3 RBI and a game tying 2 RBI single in the 7th inning.

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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.

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