Rockford, IL June 22, 2024 – The Traverse City Pit Spitters ended the Rockford Rivets’ six-game winning streak on Saturday night with a decisive 8-2 victory at Turtle Creek Stadium.
The game remained tightly contested for over half its duration until the Pit Spitters’ offense erupted in the 7th inning, scoring seven runs to secure the win. Key contributions came from Brett Rozman, who smacked a triple, followed by Carter Hain’s single to bring him home. Additional hits by Ethan Belk, Brett Denby, and Jasen Oliver, along with a double from Ethan Guerra, lit up the Rivets’ pitching staff.
Despite the loss, the Rockford Rivets are determined to bounce back in their next game. They will face off against the Kenosha Kingfish on June 23rd, aiming to regain their winning form.
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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.
