Game suspended; play resumes early Sunday
June 5, 2010 - Northern League (NL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - Saturday's Fargo-Rockford game at Road Ranger Stadium was suspended because of rain with the RedHawks leading, 4-3. Play will resume at 3:05 p.m. Sunday with the completion of the suspended game. The regularly scheduled game, shortened to seven innings, will follow.
Zach Penprase, Jesse Hoorelbeke and Mike Coles each homered for the RedHawks. RiverHawks center fielder Jason James is 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI doubles.
The gates at Road Ranger Stadium open at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. It's Costcutters Kids Day, when kids can run the bases after the game and players sign autographs. In addition, kids 12 and under can ride the RiverHawks Express stadium train for free, courtesy of the Illinois Railway Museum and Midwest Rail Junction. Sunday is also Mascot Madness Day. Rocko the RiverHawk will celebrate his birthday with the help of other area mascots.
The RiverHawks are members of the Northern League, an eight-team independent professional baseball league in its 18th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Games are broadcast live on ESPN 1380 (WTJK-AM) and on ESPN1380.com. Fans can also visit the RiverHawks online at www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
Northern League Stories from June 5, 2010
- Joliet Pounds Out 13 Hits in 11-3 Win - Kansas City Monarchs
- Game suspended; play resumes early Sunday - Rockford RiverHawks
- RailCats Pounce on Fielders Mistakes, Win 6-2 Saturday - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Northern League Transactions - NL
- JackHammers Line up Half Pint Wrestling for Second Home Stand - Joliet JackHammers
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.
