Screws Soar High on Fourth of July

July 4, 2026 - The Rockford Rivets (3-1) took the field on the Fourth of July, kicking off a two-game series against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks (0-5). The Screws came into the matchup with a 6-0 record, playing on America's birthday, outscoring opponents 62-40. Rockford earned a 2-0 shutout victory over the Battle Jacks, their third win of the second half of the season. The Screws had seven hits and three walks to help give them the edge in the win. Starting on the mound for the Rivets for the sixth t... Full Story

Rivets Strike out 16 Times, Fall to Flying Mummies

July 3, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (2-1) battled through a lightning delay in the third game of their series against the Richmond Flying Mummies (1-2). The Rivets totaled 16 strikeouts in a 8-4 loss to the Mummies Thursday night. Richmond opened the game in the top of the first with a leadoff double, and that runner was soon brought home on a single. The Rivets couldn't put the ball into play in the first inning as Richmond starter Jaden Alberson gained his first two strikeouts. For the ... Full Story

Rivets Win off Eighth Inning Explosion

July 2, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (2-0) continued to chug onward in their homestand against the Flying Mummies (0-2) on a 90 degree $2 hot dog Wednesday night. The Rivets were ahead early, and the Mummies came back from the dead in the third and fifth innings, stealing the lead. But the Rivets had some magic of their own in the bottom of the eighth off a grand slam from Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas). From the jump, the Rivets continued in the momentum they started the night ... Full Story

Rivets Kick off Second Half of Season with High-Scoring Win

July 1, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (1-0) opened a six-game home stand on Tuesday night with a 10-7 victory over the Richmond Flying Mummies (0-1), kicking off the second half of the Northwoods League season. Rockford exploded offensively, earning five hits and nine walks to help bring the ten runs home, beginning with a fresh start to the summer. "We had a meeting earlier today; I said there's no reason we can't go 4-2 and 5-1 in this stretch", manager Bob Koopmann said. "The first half ... Full Story

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• Rivets Shut out for Second Night in a Row - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 27
• Tengler Dominates Rivets in Mallards' Win - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 26
• Four Rochester Home Runs Drop Rivets to Honkers - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 25
• Rivets Earn Second Straight Win in Close Battle - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 25
• Forbes Delivers Walk-Off as Rivets Edge Chinooks - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 24
• Chinooks Pull Away Late, Hand Rivets Loss - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 22
• Honkers Top Rivets in Shortened Father's Day Contest - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 21
• Rivets Celebrate Rally's Birthday, Snap Three-Game Losing Streak - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 20
• Rivets Hits Can't Turn to Runs, Lose Series to Growlers - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 19
• Rivets Drop Game Two of Double-Header - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 18
• Pitching Struggles Plague Rivets in First of Double Header - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 18
• Rivets Snap Losing Streak in Shortened Six-Inning Contest - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 18
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July 5	Northwoods	Battle Creek at Rockford	Ppd.
July 4	Northwoods	Battle Creek 0 at Rockford 2	Final
July 3	Northwoods	Richmond at Rockford	Ppd.
July 2	Northwoods	Richmond 8 at Rockford 4	Final
July 1	Northwoods	Richmond 10 at Rockford 13	Final
June 30	Northwoods	Richmond 7 at Rockford 10	Final
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• Rivets two-game win streak snapped by Flying Mummies - Northwoods WIFR (July 3)
• Catching up with Rockford Rivets Manager Bob Koopmann - Northwoods WIFR (July 3)
• Rivets complete comeback against Flying Mummies - Northwoods WIFR (July 2)
• Honkers slug four home runs to cruise past Rockford - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 26)
• 41 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Northwoods Rockford Register Star (June 25)
• Rockford squeezes past Honkers - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 25)
• Honkers snap skid in rain-shortened game at Rockford - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 22)
• Honkers drop series opener to Rockford Rivets - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 21)
• Growlers sweep Rivets in doubleheader - Northwoods WIFR (June 19)
• Rockford Rivets and Growlers in rain delay - Northwoods WIFR (June 18)
• Rivets comeback falls short in extra innings to Flying Mummies - Northwoods WIFR (June 12)
• 21 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Northwoods Rockford Register Star (May 21)
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