Thunder Sneak into Playoffs with 24-20 Record
August 19, 2007 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Because of a Philadelphia Force extra innings loss to the New England Riptide on Sunday afternoon, the Rockford Thunder have earned the final playoff spot in next week's double-elimination tournament in Kimberly, Wisc.
With a record of 24-20 the Thunder will be the No. 4 seed in the four-team bracket and they will take on National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) regular season champion Washington. The Glory earned the No. 1 seed by finishing the regular season with an impressive record of 34-10.
The Thunder definitely did not make things easy on themselves in the last couple of weeks as they dropped seven of the final eight games. Offense was the main reason for the struggles, as the team was shutout in four of those losses.
Rockford will now forget about the recent struggles and focus on the upcoming tournament. The format of the tournament is a four-team, double-elimination tournament with three wins needed to be the 2007 NPF Champion.
Game one for the Thunder will be Friday, August 24 at 8:15 p.m. in Kimberly.
For more information on the Thunder or to purchase season tickets for the 2008 season, contact Aaron M. Moore, general manager, at (815) 965-7000 or amoore@thunderprofastpitch.com. For additional information on the team, visit them on the web at www.thunderprofastpitch.com.
National Pro Fastpitch Stories from August 19, 2007
- Thunder Sneak into Playoffs with 24-20 Record - Rockford Thunder
- Riptide Win Finale 3-2 in Eight, Scott Breaks Stolen Base Record - New England Riptide
- Force Season Ends in Rain - Philadelphia Force
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