Former North Boone pitcher Chandler Alderman dazzles in the Rockford Rivets season opener

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27-05-2025

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Former North Boone pitching standout Chandler Alderman will be pitching for the Rockford Rivets in the Northwoods League for a bit this summer. He had a sensational debut for them Monday evening in the Rivets season opener.Alderman went six innings against the Traverse City Pit Spitters. He allowed only one run on only two hits. He also struck out eight batters. The Rivets won the game 2-1.The Rivets also got great pitching from three relievers. Luke Guest, Reece Tarini and Collin Mowry each pitched one scoreless inning. Mowry struck out the side in the top of the ninth to end it.As for Alderman, he just finished up his sophomore season at Middle Tennessee State University where he was the ace of the Blue Raiders pitching staff. He led the team in starts with 14, and he led the team in innings pitched (68.2) and in strikeouts (48). In mid-March he was named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week.For highlights of Alderman's great debut with the Rivets, watch the media player above. You'll also see my interview with him prior to the game.
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