Rockford, IL – The Rockford Rivets topped off a three game home stand with a come-from-behind walk-off win against the Kalamazoo Growlers.
The two teams found themselves locked in a pitchers duel until Kalamazoo struck first with two runs in the 8th inning. Rockford would answer right back with one run of their own, but they would head to the bottom of the 9th down by one run. After loading the bases with an incredible bunt from Scott Newman, Lucas Spence was the hero with the game winning hit to score the tying and winning run.
Landen Southern started on the mound for Rockford and had day with 6 innings pitched, 0 runs allowed and 11 strikeouts.
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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.