Rockford, IL – July 19, 2024 – The Kalamazoo Growlers faced a tough defeat against the Rockford Rivets with a final score of 15-5 on Friday night at Rivets Stadium.
The Rivets took an early lead with a strong offensive performance, scoring 2 runs in the 1st inning and adding 4 more in the 2nd inning. The Growlers managed to score 1 run in the 1st inning, but struggled to keep pace throughout the game despite scoring 2 runs in the 3rd and 6th innings.
Rockford’s Maddox Mihalakis led the offensive charge, going 4-for-5 with 2 doubles, a home run, and 4 RBIs. Ryan Bakes also contributed significantly with 2 hits, including a home run, and 3 RBIs. The Rivets capitalized on their opportunities, totaling 16 hits and 15 RBIs for the game.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growlers | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Rivets | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | X | 15 | 16 | 2 |
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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.
