Rivets' Patience Pays off in Comeback Win over Kalamazoo

June 23, 2021 - After falling short in three straight one-run games, the Rivets got one to go their way, as Rockford captured an 8-7 comeback victory over the Kalamazoo Growlers at Rivets Stadium on Wednesday night. The comeback was highlighted by a 3-run, no-hit bottom of the 8th inning. Rockford found itself in an unfamiliar position after the 1st inning: ahead. After a 1-2-3 first frame from Jared Herzog (Fr, Rockford University), the Rivets offense jumped on Growlers' starter Elijah Gill (Jr, Valdosta... Full Story

Rivets' 7 Run Comeback Bid Falls Short in the 9th against Kokomo

June 22, 2021 - After Rockford found itself down 8-1 to Kokomo in the 3rd inning, the game came down to a play at the plate in the bottom of the 9th - but the Rivets fell 8-7 to split the series with the Jackrabbits on Tuesday night at Rivets Stadium. Rockford's starting pitcher Bryce Barnett (R-Fr, Arizona State) got knocked around for 8 runs on 8 hits in 2 plus innings - including 5 in the first two frames. After Barnett couldn't make it out of the third, the Rivets' bullpen kept the Jackrabbits off ... Full Story

Rivets Overcome Early Deficit, End Losing Streak in Grand Fashion

June 22, 2021 - After finding themselves in an early hole once again, the Rockford Rivets roared back to beat the Kokomo Jackrabbits 16-8 on Monday night at Rivets Stadium to end a four game losing streak. With the win, the Rivets move to 9-12 on the season and end Kokomo's four game win streak. Rivets starter Payton Hutchings (Fr, Illinois) let up five runs in the first three innings, creating an early 5-0 deficit. However, in the bottom of the 3rd, Rockford would turn the tables. After striking out f... Full Story

Rivets Fall Behind Early, Drop Fourth Straight Loss

June 20, 2021 - A familiar story haunted the Rivets again in their 9-1 loss to the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Sunday at Athletic Park. After working a 1-2-3 1st inning, Rivets starter Ryan O'Reilly (Gr, Illinois-Chicago) was lit up for 8 runs on 8 hits in the 2nd inning, opening up a deficit from which Rockford couldn't recover, leading to the team's fourth consecutive loss. The defeat brings the Rivets' record to 8-12. The 8 runs in the 2nd inning brings Rockford to 57 runs allowed in the first two innin... Full Story

• Rivets Fall Behind Early, Drop Fourth Straight Loss - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 20
• Rivets Pitching Outdueled in 2-1 Loss at Wisconsin - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 20
• Rivets Can't Hang on in Late Innings at Lakeshore - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 19
• Early Runs Doom Rockford in Loss to Lakeshore - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 18
• Strong Pitching Seals Rubber Match Victory over Battle Creek - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 16
• Rivets Split Doubleheader with Battle Creek - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 15
• Rivets Stumble Early, Can't Come Back against Fond du Lac - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 14
• Rivets Surge Back to Down Dock Spiders 10-5 - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 13
• Rivets Blast 3 Homers as Warkentien Dominates in Victory over Kenosha - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 12
• Ziegler Walk-Off Hero in Seesaw Battle with Kenosha - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 11
• Rivets Squander Early Lead, Fall to Kokomo - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 10
• Rivets Pull Through Late in Pitchers Duel at Kokomo - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 9
• Rivets and Bombers Rained out in Battle Creek - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 7
• Rivets Fall Behind Early, Bats Can't Wake up against Bombers - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 6
• Rivets Throttle Jackrabbits, Snap Losing Streak - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 6
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June 25	Northwoods	Kalamazoo at Rockford	7:05 p.m.
June 24	Northwoods	Kalamazoo at Rockford	12:00 p.m.
June 24	Northwoods	Kalamazoo at Rockford	7:05 p.m.
June 23	Northwoods	Kalamazoo 7 at Rockford 8	Final
June 22	Northwoods	Kokomo 8 at Rockford 7	Final
June 21	Northwoods	Kokomo 7 at Rockford 16	Final
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• Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 23 - Northwoods Kokomo Tribune (June 23)
• Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 23 - Northwoods Kokomo Tribune (June 23)
• Snappers hold off River Bandits in series opener behind Conine's blast - Northwoods WREX (June 23)
• Rivets pitcher Jared Herzog sticks with baseball after nearly giving up - Northwoods WREX (June 23)
• Rivets double up Jackrabbits to stop skid - Northwoods WREX (June 22)
• Top 5 Plays of the Week - Anderson's walk-off highlights first spot - Northwoods WREX (June 13)
• Rivets storm back to beat Dock Spiders - Northwoods WREX (June 13)
• IN PHOTOS: The Kenosha Kingfish host the Rockford Rivets at Simmons Field - Northwoods Kenosha News (June 12)
• Kingfish look to end three-game slide as they continue homestand - Northwoods Kenosha News (June 12)
• Sports briefs for Thursday, June 10 - Northwoods Kokomo Tribune (June 10)
• Sports briefs for Thursday, June 10 - Northwoods Kokomo Tribune (June 10)
• Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 9 - Northwoods Kokomo Tribune (June 9)
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