Rivets Hits Can't Turn to Runs, Lose Series to Growlers

June 19, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - Finishing out a four-game home set against the Kalamazoo Growlers (16-10), the Rockford Rivets (9-17) put up only one run on a homer. They continued their offensive drought; though they had more hits than the Growlers, they stranded runners all evening and fell 9-1, losing the series. This was the Rivets' ninth loss out of their last 10 games. It was Star Wars Night at Rivets Stadium, the fans cheering with lightsabers lifted toward the skies and Jedi mascots proudly guarding... Full Story

Rivets Drop Game Two of Double-Header

June 18, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (9-16) played game two of their doubleheader against the Kalamazoo Growlers (15-10) Thursday night, following an eight-run deficit in game one to even the series 1-1. The Growlers carried the same success they had from the morning into the night, defeating the Rivets 6-2. Rockford managed just four hits in the matchup, unable to match their offensive performance in game one, where they totaled 10. Left-handed pitcher Brady Louck (Arizona State Unive... Full Story

Pitching Struggles Plague Rivets in First of Double Header

June 18, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - On a sunny Kids Day at Rivets Stadium, campers from the local area got to watch the Rockford Rivets in a morning special, the first of a doubleheader against the Kalamazoo Growlers. With some pitching troubles from usual dealers, the Rivets fell 15-7 in game one of the day. The Rivets finally slashed their losing streak against the Growlers the previous night in a matchup cut short after 5.5 innings due to weather. This bright sunny day, though, couldn't extend the Rivet's wi... Full Story

Rivets Snap Losing Streak in Shortened Six-Inning Contest

June 18, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (9-14) returned home Wednesday night to open a four-game series against the Kalamazoo Growlers (13-10), the teams' first meeting this summer. A rain-shortened, six-inning matchup went Rockford's way as the Rivets beat Kalamazoo 7-2, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Rockford collected 11 hits andRivets1443.jpg held the Growlers to just two. Right-handed pitcher Matthew Steinberg (Manhattan College) made his fifth start of the season for the Screws, c... Full Story

• Rivets Snap Losing Streak in Shortened Six-Inning Contest - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 18
• Offensive Struggles Continue, Rivets Drop Seventh Straight - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 16
• Rivets Get Shut Out, Extend Losing Skid to Six - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 15
• Five Errors Doom Rivets in Defeat - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 14
• Rivets Held to Just Four Hits, as Losing Streak Continues - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 13
• Rivets Struggle to Find Momentum in Third Straight Loss - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 12
• Rivets Rally from Seven-Run Deficit, Fall Short in 12 Innings - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 12
• IceHogs Announce Six Dates for 2026-27 Schedule - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 11
• Early Deficit Drops Rivets to Flying Mummies - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 10
• Eusebio Goes Eight Strong in Rivets Sweep - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 7
• Rivets Earn First Two Game Win Streak, in 5-3 Victory - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 6
• Forbes' Five RBIs Fuel Rivets Past Kingfish - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 5
• Rivets Fall in Walk-Off Ninth Inning Finish - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 4
• Rivets Endure Chaotic Loss in 4-Hour Marathon - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 4
• Rivets Walk-Off in Wild 9-8 Victory - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 3
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June 21	Northwoods	Rochester at Rockford	1:05 p.m.
June 20	Northwoods	Rochester at Rockford	7:35 p.m.
June 19	Northwoods	Kalamazoo 9 at Rockford 1	Final
June 18	Northwoods	Kalamazoo 15 at Rockford 7 (Game 1)	Final
June 18	Northwoods	Kalamazoo 6 at Rockford 2 (Game 2)	Final
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• 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)
• Three IceHogs players to compete for Team USA at World Championships - AHL WIFR (May 8)
• IceHogs relieve assistant coach Rob Klinkhammer of duties - AHL WIFR (May 5)
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