It was a chaotic, offense-heavy day across the league, featuring multiple extra-inning finishes, late comebacks, and several one-run games. Rochester, Rockford, Duluth, and Waterloo all pulled off dramatic wins in the final innings, while Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau, and Fond du Lac controlled their games with early offense. Richmond also made history, earning its first walk-off win in franchise history with a 6–5 extra-inning victory over Kenosha. Despite the scoring surge, a few pitchers stood out with dominant relief outings, highlighted by multiple scoreless and hitless performances in key late-game spots.
Wisconsin Rapids 7, Kalamazoo 2
The Rafters jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Growlers 7–2. Erick Soto-Zelaya (Pensacola State CC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBIs. Zachary Gingrich (Texas State University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI, and two runs scored. Jax LaGrand (Cisco JC) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, scored three times, and stole one base. Nico Defazio (Houston Christian) drove in three runs and stole a base. Cade Queen (Montana State University Billings) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four walks, three hits, and two runs. Braden Burness (Scottsdale CC) had a dominant relief outing, throwing two perfect innings and striking out five of the six batters he faced.
Richmond 6, Kenosha 5
The Flying Mummies recorded their first walk-off victory in franchise history, defeating the Kingfish 6–5 in 10 innings after overcoming multiple deficits and scoring the winning run in the bottom of the tenth to secure the extra-inning win. Jase Horton (Milwaukee School of Engineering) delivered the winning run on a sacrifice fly. Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) went 2-for-5, including a two-run home run, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored. Jackson Cliatt (Wallace Dothan) went 2-for-4, driving in two runs. Drew Phillips went 1-for-3, scoring three times and stealing one base. For Kenosha, J.R. Nelson (University of Illinois) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring once, and stealing a base. Ethan Moore (University of Tennessee) went 1-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. JJ Jackson (Milwaukee School of Engineering) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one walk.
Minnesota 5, Thunder Bay 1
The Mud Puppies jumped out to an early five-run lead and never looked back, defeating the Border Cats 5–1. Beau Thoma (Bemidji State University) went 2-for-4, including a two-run home run, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored. Owen Bond (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Thunder Bay, Ryan James (University of Evansville (IL)) turned in a notable relief outing, throwing two scoreless innings while striking out five of the seven batters he faced and allowing just one hit. Eli Larson (University of Sioux Falls) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits.
Eau Claire 10, Madison 8
The Express built a commanding lead with a seven-run stretch across the fifth and sixth innings, then held off a late Madison rally to defeat the Mallards 10–8 in a high-scoring showdown. Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-5, including a double, recording four RBIs and one stolen base. CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, scoring once and driving in two runs. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and scored twice. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-6, scoring twice and driving in two runs. For Madison, Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 3-for-5, including a solo home run and a double, scoring twice. Lane Arroyos (Western Kentucky) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring once. Bryce Ehr (UW-Stevens Point) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings with five strikeouts while allowing four walks, four hits, and three runs. Olivier Martel (University of Illinois) picked up the save with a perfect inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced.
Wausau 8, Lakeshore 3
The Woodchucks used a four-run fourth inning to pull away and defeat the Chinooks 8–3. Jake Berkland (Minnesota State University) had a monster offensive outing, going 2-for-3 while scoring three times, driving in two runs, and stealing four bases. Ryan Chase (University of Kansas) went 2-for-3, recording two RBIs. Chris Patterson (University of Missouri) went 2-for-4, including a double, tallying two RBIs and one run scored. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-3, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Lakeshore, Kayden Berenz (Western Michigan University) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Brady Wright (Santa Fe CC) earned the win, throwing three scoreless, hitless innings with two strikeouts while issuing two walks.
Battle Creek 8, Traverse City 5
The Battle Jacks used a late surge, including a four-run sixth inning and two insurance runs in the seventh, to overcome the Pit Spitters and secure an 8–5 victory. Jake Stedman (Moberly Area CC) went 2-for-4, driving in three runs. Hunter Morgan (Dodge City CC) went 2-for-5, including a double, finishing with two RBIs. For Traverse City, Jackson Militello (Charleston Southern University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs. Jack Laffitte (University of Michigan) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, finishing with three RBIs and one run scored. Nathan Harb (Niagara University) earned the win, throwing 2.1 innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one run. Payton Pudenz (Cal State Bakersfield) recorded the save, pitching one inning with two strikeouts while allowing two walks and one hit.
Badlands 9, Mankato 4
Rochester 10, Minot 9
The Honkers outlasted the Hot Tots in a back-and-forth extra-innings battle, rallying late and scoring twice in the 10th to secure a 10–9 victory after Minot forced extras with a ninth-inning grand slam. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-run home run, going 3-for-4, finishing with four RBIs, one run scored, and one stolen base. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Jackson Norum (University of California) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Seth Thompson (Creighton University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and scored once. Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) went 2-for-6, including a double, recording two RBIs and one run scored. For Minot, Tyler Arnold (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in the ninth to force extra innings. Jaylen Cream (Cameron University) set the tone for the Honkers, throwing six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts while allowing four hits and two walks. Jack Gallison (Saddleback CC) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings and allowing two hits. Ezekiel Mendoza (Gateway CC) also appeared in relief, throwing 1.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits and one earned run.
St. Cloud 9, Willmar 4
The Rox used a big six-run fourth inning to take control and extend their winning streak to seven games with a 9–4 victory over the Stingers. Alex Dupuy (University of Alabama Birmingham) went 2-for-3, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Nolan Geislinger (University of Oregon) drove in three runs and stole one base. For Willmar, Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Brady Ferguson (University of Iowa) earned the win, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and one walk. Caleb Matthews (Houston Christian University) closed out the game in dominant fashion, throwing two perfect innings and striking out five of six batters faced.
Fond du Lac 6, Green Bay 2
The Dock Spiders jumped out to an early lead and stayed in control throughout, defeating the Rockers 6–2. Brady Blake (Creighton University) went 2-for-3, including a two-run home run to break the game open, recording two RBIs, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Cameron Uzzillia (Central Florida CC) went 1-for-3, driving in two runs and scoring once. Jaden Rose (Florida Gulf Coast University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with one RBI. Miles Vandenheuvel (Ohio State University) went 1-for-3 with a triple and scored twice. Billy Gregory (Grand Canyon University) earned the win, throwing six hitless innings with two strikeouts while allowing four walks and one run.
Rockford 9, Royal Oak 8
The Rivets outlasted the Leprechauns in a back-and-forth extra-innings battle, scoring twice in the 10th to secure a 9–8 victory. Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) delivered the winning knock, going 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Caleb Rhodes (Olive-Harvey CC) went 2-for-3, driving in three runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Davis Collie (John A. Logan CC) drove in two runs. For Royal Oak, Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 2-for-5, tallying three RBIs and one run scored. Ben Buehring (UW-Oshkosh) earned the win, throwing 2.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits, one walk, and zero earned runs.
Duluth 6, Bismarck 5
The Huskies erased an early five-run deficit and completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Larks 6–5, scoring twice in the ninth to seal the win. Benji Kautto (University of Evansville) drove in the go-ahead runs, going 2-for-3 including a double, recording two RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Bjorn Lind (Augustana University (MN)) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Bismarck, Xander Schmitt (Drury University) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run scored, and one stolen base. Noah Caceres (Illinois-Springfield) went 1-for-3, scoring once, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. Cal Cooper (University of Nebraska Omaha) earned the win, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two walks. Pierce Anderson (Grand View University) recorded the save, throwing one perfect inning and striking out all three batters faced to close out the game.
Waterloo 5, La Crosse 4
The Bucks rallied late, scoring four runs in the seventh and pushing across the game-winning run in the 10th to edge the Loggers 5–4 in extra innings. Zach Davis (University of Louisville) drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly, going 1-for-4. Caleb Parker (UW-Platteville) went 2-for-5, scoring once and driving in one run. Jake Miller (Southeastern (IA) CC) went 1-for-2, scoring once and stealing two bases. George Baker V (University of Louisville) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For La Crosse, Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) went 3-for-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Jose Lopez (Grand Canyon University) drove in two runs. Cody Kiemele (Grand Canyon) delivered a strong start for the Bucks, throwing five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing three hits and one walk. Tyler Glowacki (Upper Iowa University) earned the win, throwing one perfect inning and striking out two of three batters faced. Sam Skarich (University of Louisiana-Monroe) recorded the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning and striking out three of four batters faced while issuing one walk.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids @ Kalamazoo (10:05 AM ET)
Minnesota @ Thunder Bay (11:05 AM ET)
Kenosha @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Wausau (6:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Waterloo @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)