Lakeshore Chinooks and Rockford Rivets Season Finale Preview 8/8
Published on August 8, 2026 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Lakeshore Chinooks News Release
MEQUON, Wi.- Clinching a NWL playoff spot for the first time since 2017, the Lakeshore Chinooks finish out the 2026 regular season against Rockford at Rockford Stadium with first pitch at 6:35 pm CDT.
Making his first appearance on the mound this season, David Vanic (Carthage College) is tonight's Chinooks' starting pitcher.
Out of the lineup since August 1 due to an injury, Sam Meidenbauer gets the start at DH hitting fifth.
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