Monday’s Northwoods League slate featured 12 games. The Thunder Bay Border Cats rallied late with a six-run seventh inning to defeat the La Crosse Loggers 7-2.
Royal Oak 14, Kalamazoo 10
The Royal Oak Leprechauns out-slugged the Kalamazoo Growlers 14-10 in a back-and-forth offensive battle. Preston Leon (Florida International University) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, tallying three RBIs, scoring three times, and stealing one base. Dylan Larkins (Georgetown University) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double, scoring three times. Patrick Ilitch (Villanova University) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Ryan Tyranski (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice. Mike Sprockett (Belmont University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. KJ White (Southern University) went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. JD Crisp (Xavier University) went 4-for-5 with a double, scoring three times. Coy Plummer (Wayne State University (MI)) earned the win, throwing one inning, allowing three hits and two runs. Josh Kasner (University of Michigan) got the save throwing three scoreless no-hit innings with two strikeouts allowing one walk.
Thunder Bay 7, La Crosse 2
The Thunder Bay Border Cats rallied late with a six-run seventh inning to defeat the La Crosse Loggers 7-2. Ayden Hadley (Sacramento State University (CA)) went 1-for-5 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Jeremy Sheffield (Georgetown University (MD)) went 1-for-4 scoring twice with two RBIs. Kaiden Ashton (University of Central Missouri) went 3-for-5 scoring once with one stolen base. Carson Ohland (Grand Canyon University) went 3-for-4 with one RBI. Nate Herchock (U of Science & Arts of Oklahoma) earned the win throwing three scoreless innings with two strikeouts allowing two hits and one walk.
St. Cloud 3, Bismarck 2
The St. Cloud Rox edged out the Bismarck Larks 3-2 in a tight battle. Wilmis Castro (St. Cloud State University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice. Eric Bello (St. Cloud State University) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base. Jesus Vasquez (Laney CC) went 3-for-5 with a double, tallying one RBI. Riley Leatherman (University of North Carolina) earned the win throwing one inning allowing one hit and one run. Brandon Jaenke (University of Minnesota) got the save throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts allowing one hit and one walk.
Madison 3, Lakeshore 0
The Madison Mallards shut out the Lakeshore Chinooks 3-0. Davis Hamilton (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in one run. Frankie Carney (UC Irvine) went 1-for-5 scoring once with one RBI and one stolen base. Carson Hansen (University of Kentucky) went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base. Grant Gray (UCLA) went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Luke Ross (Miami University (OH)) earned the win throwing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts allowing five walks and two hits. Noah Musolf (Madison College) got the save throwing two perfect innings striking out three of six batters faced.
Wausau 13, Fond du Lac 8
The Wausau Woodchucks exploded for 13 runs on 15 hits to outslug the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 13-8. Noah Malone (Loyola Marymount University) went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an RBI double, tallying two RBIs and two runs scored. Christian Smith-Johnson (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) went 3-for-5 with a double, driving in one run, scoring two runs, and stealing four bases. Brayden Mazzacano (University of Illinois) went 2-for-5 with a double, recording three RBIs and one run scored. Max Soliz (University of Kansas) went 1-for-3 scoring once with two RBIs and one stolen base. Camden Kuhnke (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 2-for-4 scoring once with two RBIs. Quinn Schambow (Oklahoma State University) went 3-for-4 scoring twice and stealing one base. Jalen Gellings (Madison CC) went 2-for-4 scoring twice with one RBI. Chance Moore (St. Bonaventure University) earned the win throwing five innings with five strikeouts allowing eight hits, one run, and one walk.
Minot 11, Willmar 5
The Minot Hot Tots erupted for six runs in the ninth to stun the Willmar Stingers 11-5. Blake Cavill (Troy University) went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, tallying three RBIs and three runs scored. Justin Rumfield (University of Incarnate Word) went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Joseph Mrowiec (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-3 scoring twice with one RBI. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run. Franco Moran (Skyline (CA) CC) earned the win throwing 2.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout allowing three hits. Oliver Brown (Prairie View A&M University) got the save throwing 2.2 innings with four strikeouts allowing five hits, two earned runs, and one walk.
Green Bay 9, Wisconsin Rapids 6
The Green Bay Rockers jumped out early to defeat the Wisconsin Rapids Rafter 9-6. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, tallying three RBIs and three runs scored. David Ballenilla (Central Arizona College) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Collin Helms (Harding University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 2-for-3 scoring twice. Lachlan Maude (New Mexico JC) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Hiroto Kobayashi (Lewis-Clark State College) went 2-for-5 with a double, recording two runs. Steve Marhefke (Upper Iowa University) earned the win throwing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts allowing five hits. Evan Miranda (San Diego State University) got the save throwing one scoreless no-hit inning with two strikeouts allowing two walks.
Duluth 17, Rochester 4
The Duluth Huskies exploded 17 runs on 12 hits to rout the Rochester Honkers 17-4. Ethan Surowiec (University of Florida) had a day at the plate going 2-for-4 with a a two-run home run and a two-run double, recording five RBIs and two runs scored. Noah Furcht (Ohio State University) went 1-for-2 with a double, scoring twice and driving in two runs. George Mclntyre (Iowa Central CC) went 1-for-5 scoring twice with three RBIs and one stolen base. Simon Murray (Arkansas Tech University) went 1-for-4 scoring twice with one RBI and three stolen bases. Rowan Kelly (UC Santa Barbara) went 2-for-4 scoring three times, recording two RBIs and one stolen base. Noah Furcht (Ohio State University) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Elijah Fairchild (Long Island University) went 2-for-4 scoring twice with one RBI and two stolen bases. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a solo home run. Sean Waits (McLennan CC) earned the win throwing seven innings with six strikeouts allowing eight hits and two runs.
Kenosha 5, Battle Creek 4
The Kenosha Kingfish walked it off in the 13th to defeat the Battle Creek Battle Jacks 5-4 in a marathon thriller. Robert Newland (Kalamazoo College) came up clutch driving in the winning run. Nick Williams (Michigan State University) went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and one stolen base. Ethan Hindle (University of Kentucky) went 1-for-4 scoring once with one RBI and one stolen base. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 2-for-5 scoring once with two stolen bases. Jaxon Easterline (Oakland University) earned the win throwing four scoreless innings allowing one hit.
Waterloo 3, Eau Claire 2
The Waterloo Bucks rallied late with a three-run eighth inning to defeat the Eau Claire Express 3-2. Jimmy Nugent (University of Louisville) went 1-for-3 scoring once with one RBI and one stolen base. Cole Smith (Northern Illinois University) went 1-for-4 scoring once. Matthew Connolly (Catawba College) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in one run. Dante Vachini (Cal Poly University) went 2-for-4 with a double. Gannon Wentz (Northern Kentucky University) earned the win throwing three perfect innings with one strikeout.
Mankato 6, Badlands 4
The Mankato MoonDogs edged out the Badlands Big Sticks 6-4. Miken Miller (Johnson County CC) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs. Collin Jennings (University of Illinois) went 1-for-5 with two RBIs. Adrian Beltre Jr. (University of San Diego) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run. Maddox McDonald (Penn State University) went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Jonas Salk (University of Portland) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, tallying three RBIs and one run scored. Evan Hughes (York College (PA)) earned the win throwing 5.2 innings with three strikeouts allowing five hits, three runs, and three walks. Ian Culver (University of Utah) shut it down throwing two perfect innings striking out three of seven batters faced.
Traverse City 6, Rockford 5
The Traverse City Pit Spitters rallied from an early deficit to edge out the Rockford Rivets 6-5. Adam Broski (Michigan State University) went 2-for-3 with a double, tallying one RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Cole Prout (Central Michigan University) went 2-for-2 scoring twice with two RBIs and one stolen base. Alfredo Velazquez (Wayne State University) went 2-for-4 scoring once with one stolen base. Hunter Hemdon went 1-for-3 with two RBIs. Joey Appino (Carroll University) went 1-for-4 scoring once with two stolen bases. John Uchytil (Sonoma State University) went 3-for-4 scoring twice with one RBI. Ny’zaiah Thompson (Modesto CC) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Trevor Landen (University of Northern Colorado) earned the win throwing 4.2 innings with six strikeouts allowing two hits, two walks, and one run. David Heefner (Dallas Baptist University) got the save throwing 1.1 innings with one strikeout allowing three walks, one run, and one hit.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Duluth @ Rochester (12:05 PM)
Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM)
La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM)
Kalamazoo @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM)
Fond du Lac @ Wausau (6:35 PM)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (6:35 PM)
Battle Creek @ Kenosha (6:35 PM)
St. Cloud @ Bismarck (6:35 PM)
Eau Claire @ Waterloo (6:35 PM)
Mankato @ Badlands (6:35 PM)
Rockford @ Traverse City (7:05 PM)
Minot @ Willmar (7:05 PM)