
Bombers Return to Winning Ways in Rockford
June 30, 2019 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Battle Creek Battle Jacks News Release
The Battle Creek Bombers salvaged the final game of their five-game road trip by beating the Rockford Rivets 7-3 on Sunday evening.
The game was scheduled to start at 1:05 Central Time, but weather in the area delayed the start time by more than three hours. As the game did get going, Rockford drew first blood as they searched for their sixth consecutive victory. Second baseman Josh Dudden singled in the Rockford second, stole second base, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and reached on an error from Bombers shortstop Kelby Weyler.
From there, though, Bombers starter Walter Talcott settled down to retire six straight Rivets batters. The Bombers offense provided plenty of run support for Talcott thanks to an offensive outburst in the top of the fifth inning. Five straight Bombers batters reached base to begin the frame, as Battle Creek sent all nine batters to the plate in a five-run inning. The inning was highlighted by a 2-RBI single from John Malcom and an RBI double from Collin Clayton, his second two-bagger of the contest.
The Bombers' fifth chased Rockford starter Jordan Nelson from the game, but Battle Creek added two more runs in the sixth off of Rivets reliever Trevin Eubanks. John Malcom had a 2-RBI single to complete his 4-RBI game and extend the lead to 7-1. Rockford would climb back a bit closer in the bottom of the sixth, as three singles plated two Rockford runs to cut the deficit to 7-3.
Talcott would remain in the game into the seventh inning, when his pitch count hit the Northwoods League limit. The right-hander gave way to Jordan Rhodes, who had an excellent outing out of the bullpen. Rhodes threw 2.1 innings and gave up one hit and three walks without ceding a run. Rhodes also threw three strikeouts, and closed out the game for Battle Creek.
The Bombers return home on Monday for their final home series of the first half, as they host the Traverse City Pit Spitters. Traverse City is looking to close out the first half division championship.
Northwoods League Stories from June 30, 2019
- Rivets Extend Win Streak to Five Games - Rockford Rivets
- MoonDogs Complete Sweep of Rox with Strong Bats Sunday - Mankato MoonDogs
- Bucks Fall 8-1 to Border Cats - Waterloo Bucks
- Chinooks Win Fourth Straight - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Dock Spiders Swept by Rapids - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Stingers Win Finale against Loggers - Willmar Stingers
- Eau Claire Mounts 9th Inning Comeback to Defeat Duluth 6-5 - Duluth Huskies
- Rox Rally Late against Mankato, Fall in Series Finale - St. Cloud Rox
- Rafters Complete Sweep of Dock Spiders at Home - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Pit Spitters Walk off Winners for Ninth Straight Victory - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Bombers Return to Winning Ways in Rockford - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Madison Bats Explode in Win over Green Bay - Green Bay Rockers
- Woodchucks Rally Comes up Short against Chinooks - Wausau Woodchucks
- Mallards Crowned Champions of First Half - Madison Mallards
- Rafters Open Homestand with Series Finale against Dock Spiders - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Dock Spiders Drop Doubleheader - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Loggers Start Hot, Hold on to 8-6 Win vs. Willmar - La Crosse Loggers
- Booyah to Auction Salute to Service Jerseys - Green Bay Rockers
- Stellar Pitching Shines in Chinooks' Win - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Bombers Drop Two Close Ones in Doubleheader - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Rafters Dominate, Take Doubleheader against Fond Du Lac - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Woodchucks Bats Go Silent against Chinooks - Wausau Woodchucks
- Booyah Losing Streak Extends to Four Games - Green Bay Rockers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Battle Creek Battle Jacks Stories
- Battle Jacks Sweep the Leprechauns in a Two-Game Home Series at MCCU Field
- Cayden Wotipka Walks It off for Battle Creek 7-6 in the I-94 Rivalry
- Battle Jacks Split Series with Pit Spitters in Front of Record-Setting Crowd at Turtle Creek Stadium
- Battle Jacks Announce Seinfeld Night Offering Jerry Seinfeld Coaching Position
- Rivets Edge Out Battle Jacks In Thrilling Rematch, 9-8

