The River City Rockers Men’s Fastpitch Team lost to the defending champions, New Image of Monfort, Wisconsin, 4-0 in the AA-Major division of the 2008 NAFA World Series being held in North Mankato, Minnesota at Caswell Park. The Rockers managed only 5 hits off their starter, Jeremy Holman. The Rockers were paced by Kary Moore who was 2-3, Rob Penticoff, Dave Bostick and Greg Rogers. Bryan Newton gave up 2 earned runs and was tagged with the loss. The loss sent the Rockers to the losers bracket.
The Rockers 3rd game saw the Rockers bounce back Saturday morning against a young Canadian team, the Pickseed Explorers of Balcarres, Saskatchewan for a 5-1 victory. Dave Drotzmann started and was relieved by Ed Gaspar who picked up the win. The Rockers received home runs from Mario Pereiro and Rusty Newnan added a 3-run shot. Rob Penticoff had a hit and base on balls and Dave Bostick also had a single.