ROCKFORD, Ill. - Rockford University outfielder Joseph Stagowski and pitcher Aaron Monti both recently signed to play for the Rockford Rivets of the Northwoods League. Stagowski started in left field in last night's game, going 1-4 with an RBI double. Monti also saw action, as he recorded a perfect 1-2-3 eighth inning. 

The Rivets have just three games remaining in their 2022 regular season, including home games on both Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM at Rivets Stadium on both days. Single game tickets for Friday or Saturday's games can be purchased online by clicking here or at the gate.

The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its' 29th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, over 300 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.northwoodsleague.com or download the Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.