Published On: May 28th, 2026

Offense headlined the day across the league as La Crosse rolled to a 19–0 shutout win, Mankato scored 15 runs in a slugfest victory, and Kalamazoo walked off Lakeshore in 11 innings. Late rallies also powered Duluth and St. Cloud to comeback wins.

Royal Oak 9, Kenosha 5

The Royal Oak Leprechauns used a pair of early three-run innings to build separation and never looked back, defeating the Kenosha Kingfish 9–5 behind an 11-hit offensive performance. Tristan Crane (Eastern Michigan University) went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Right behind him, Oliver Service (Marshall University) also finished 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Cash Van Ameyde (Oakland University) drove in two runs in a 1-for-4 performance, while Nolan Alvord (Grand Valley State University) went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a stolen base. Amir Mitchell (Madonna University) added a 2-for-4 outing with a triple, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. For Kenosha, CJ Deckinga (Michigan State University) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored, while Brendan Fritch (Davidson College) finished 1-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. Nick Stempnik (Macomb CC) earned the win for the Leprechauns, while Griffin Howell (Eastern Kentucky University) dominated in relief, tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts to close out the game.

Kalamazoo 9, Lakeshore 8

The Kalamazoo Growlers outlasted the Lakeshore Chinooks in an 11-inning slugfest, collecting 15 hits and walking it off in the bottom of the 11th to secure a dramatic 9–8 victory after a back-and-forth finish in extras. Peter Heintz (Northwood University) delivered the game-winning run, finishing 1-for-5 on the day. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 4-for-6 with a double, one RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Carson Hintz (Benedictine College (KS)) finished 1-for-5 with two RBIs and a stolen base. Connor Walsh (Eastern Michigan University) added a 2-for-5 performance with one RBI and two runs scored. For Lakeshore, Nathan Hanel (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored, while Logan Schill (UW-Oshkosh) finished 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Preston Cosby (Lake Michigan CC) earned the win for Kalamazoo, tossing one inning with one strikeout while allowing one run.

Battle Creek 12, Richmond 4

The Battle Creek Battle Jacks broke open a tight game with a four-run seventh inning before erupting for six more in the eighth to pull away from the Richmond Flying Mummies for a dominant 12–4 victory despite being outhit 9–6. Noah Hogan (Coppin State University) went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, finishing with three RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Hunter Morgan (Dodge City CC) drove in three runs in a 1-for-3 performance while also stealing a base, and Sonnier Moses (Prairie View A&M University) added two RBIs and two stolen bases. AJ Lucas (Moberly Area CC) went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs. For Richmond, Eli Bennett (Indiana University) went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, while Landen Fry finished 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Jared Rodriguez (Quincy University) earned the win for Battle Creek, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing three hits.

Traverse City 9, Rockford 4

The Traverse City Pit Spitters pulled away late with a five-run eighth inning to defeat the Rockford Rivets 9–4 after breaking open a tight game in the final frames. Josh Stonehouse (Xavier University) was an RBI machine, going 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, five RBIs, and a run scored. JT Smith (Wofford College) finished 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases, while Alfredo Velazquez (Wayne State University (MI)) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a stolen base. For Rockford, Caleb Rhodes (Olive-Harvey CC) added a triple and two RBIs in a 1-for-4 performance, and Colin McCormick (Bradley University) went 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Kyle Timko (Maryville College (TN)) earned the win for Traverse City, tossing a perfect inning while striking out all three batters he faced. Jake Spindler (Texas Tech University) also turned in a notable outing, throwing two scoreless and hitless innings with five strikeouts over seven batters faced while allowing just one walk.

Eau Claire 9, Rochester 3

The Eau Claire Express used a strong start and a four-run eighth inning to pull away from the Rochester Honkers for a 9–3 victory. Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, while Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a stolen base. For Rochester, Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) added a three-run homer in a 1-for-4 performance. Bryce Ehr (UW-Stevens Point’0 earned the win for Eau Claire, tossing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three runs on three hits and three walks. Brock Adamson (Cal State Bakersfield) also turned in a strong outing, throwing three scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing just one hit and two walks.

La Crosse 19, Thunder Bay 0

The La Crosse Loggers stayed undefeated in dominant fashion, exploding offensively once again in a 19–0 rout over the Thunder Bay Border Cats behind 14 hits and a shutout pitching performance. Kelsen Johnson (Georgia SW State University) went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base, while Jayden Garrison (University of San Francisco) finished 4-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) added a 2-for-4 performance with five runs scored and an RBI, while Maxwell Kalk (Ball State University) scored four times and drove in a run in a 1-for-2 outing. Tracen Cameron (Florida International University) finished 1-for-6 with two RBIs and a run scored. AJ Curtis (UW-La Crosse) earned the win for La Crosse, tossing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits and one walk. Beau Leisure (University of Iowa) also turned in a dominant outing, throwing two perfect innings while striking out four of the six batters he faced.

Wausau 9, Green Bay 1

The Wausau Woodchucks used a balanced offensive attack and a dominant pitching performance to cruise past the Green Bay Rockers 9–1 behind an 11-hit effort and a near shutout on the mound. Ryan Chase (Kansas University) went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, finishing with three RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) wreaked havoc on the basepaths, stealing four bases while going 2-for-4 with three runs scored. Andrew Ramos (San Jacinto North CC) finished 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, while Anthony Cole (University of West Georgia) drove in two runs. Carter White (Eastern Michigan University) earned the win with a dominant start, tossing five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while allowing just one hit.

Madison 7, Fond du Lac 2

The Madison Mallards erased an early deficit with a seven-run surge across the fifth and sixth innings to pull away from the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders for a 7–2 victory behind an 11-hit performance. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Marcelino Alonso (Indiana State University) finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Griffin Rardin (Shelton State CC) and Brock Lulewicz (McLennan CC) both went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. For Fond du Lac, Kane Wilson (Iowa Western CC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Reed Adler (Northeast Iowa Community College) earned the win for Madison, tossing a perfect inning with one strikeout, while Talan Holiday (University of North Carolina) turned in a strong outing with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts while allowing just one hit.

Mankato 15, Bismarck 7

The Mankato MoonDogs broke open a back-and-forth game with five runs in the fourth inning and never looked back, defeating the Bismarck Larks 15–7 in a high-scoring showdown behind an 11-hit offensive outburst. Charlie Buckles (Florida State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a pair of home runs, three RBIs, and five runs scored. Justin Rompre (Iowa Western CC) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and five RBIs, while Cooper Nelson (Harper CC) finished 3-for-5 with one RBI and three runs scored. For Bismarck, Ricardo Aponte (Indiana University (PA)) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a two-run triple and a solo home run, finishing with three RBIs and three runs scored. Jackson Crider (Drury University) went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and a run scored, while Noah Caceres (Illinois-Springfield) finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs. John Henry Kohorst (University of Iowa) earned the win for Mankato, tossing three innings with four strikeouts while allowing four runs on five hits and two walks.

Duluth 12, Waterloo 5

The Huskies pulled away late with six runs over the final two innings to defeat the Bucks 12–5 despite being outhit 11–10. Reagan Reeder (University of Evansville) went 2-for-4, including a solo home run, recording four RBIs and one run scored. Jalen Smith (Barry University) went 1-for-5, driving in three runs. Blake Eckerle (University of Utah) went 2-for-3, scoring twice, driving in two runs, and stealing a base. Benji Kautto (University of Evansville) went 1-for-2, scoring four times, drawing four walks, and stealing one base. For Waterloo, MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) went 2-for-6, including a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. Cole Patterson (American International College) went 1-for-2, scoring once, driving in one run, and stealing a base. Caleb Parker (UW-Platteville) had a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with one run scored. Pierce Anderson (Grand View University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.

Willmar 1, Minot 0

The Stingers edged the Hot Tots 1–0 in a pitchers’ duel, holding Minot to just two hits in the shutout victory. Taggart Cameron (Florida International University) drove in the game’s only run and went 1-for-2 at the plate. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) scored once and recorded a stolen base, while Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-4. Gannon Reidinger (Minnesota State University) earned the win with a dominant outing, throwing seven scoreless innings while collecting seven strikeouts and allowing just one hit. Parker Barraza (University of South Alabama) closed out the game and got the save with two scoreless innings, striking out four of eight batters faced, giving up just one hit and one walk.

St. Cloud 8, Badlands 5

The Rox scored five runs over the final three innings to rally past the Big Sticks 8–5. Nolan Geislinger (Iowa Western CC / Oregon) had a monster day at the plate, going 4-for-5, including a triple, driving in four runs, and stealing a base. Jackson Akin (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice, while Cole Decker (Indiana University) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored. Brandon Pelechowicz (American River CC) scored three times, and Tyler Holland (University of Arkansas) went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. For Badlands, Chayton Fischer (UT Rio Grande Valley) went 2-for-4 with one RBI. Lucas Harrington (Northwestern State University) earned the win, throwing 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings while striking out four of the six batters he faced and allowing one walk. Adam Trevino (McMurry University) picked up the save with a perfect inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced.

Thursday’s Schedule

Kenosha @ Royal Oak (11:05 AM ET)

Richmond @ Battle Creek (11:05 AM ET)

Lakeshore @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)

Fond du Lac @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)

Rockford @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)

Thunder Bay @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)

Duluth @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)

Green Bay @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)

Eau Claire @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)

Minot @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)

St. Cloud @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)

Kalamazoo Walks Off Lakeshore in 11-Inning Thriller