Justino Cuevas brought home the go-ahead run to give the Rockford RiverHawks (41-54) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Rockford RiverHawks hung on to beat the Gateway Grizzlies (56-39) 6-5 on Sunday.
With the score tied at five, Cuevas came to the plate and homered.Cuevas had two extra-base hits for the Rockford RiverHawks. He doubled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.
Richie Jimenez Jr. racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Gateway Grizzlies. He homered in the fifth inning.
Garrett Granitz got the win, running his season record to 3-2. He allowed two runs over one inning. Granitz struck out none, walked none and gave up one hit.
Brett Kennedy (0-2) took the loss for the Gateway Grizzlies. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run.