Thunder Bay completed a walk-off sweep of La Crosse, Madison finished a rivalry sweep over Wausau, and Green Bay, Willmar, and Traverse City all posted dominant pitching wins, including shutouts and low-hit outings across the slate.
Thunder Bay 3, La Crosse 2 (Sweep)
The Border Cats completed the series sweep in dramatic fashion, rallying late and scoring the winning run in the ninth inning to walk off the Loggers 3–2. Lincoln Pack (Pensacola State CC (FL)) delivered the game-winning hit after being inserted into the lineup, going 1-for-1 with an RBI double. Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) went 2-for-4 with a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. For La Crosse, Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-5 with two RBI. Anthony Unga (Creighton University (NE)) had a notable outing for Thunder Bay, throwing four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Kody Butt (Bellevue University (NE)) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk to close out the game.
Royal Oak 10, Richmond 6
The Leprechauns erased an early deficit with a seven-run surge across the fifth through seventh innings and held off a late push from the Flying Mummies to earn a 10–6 victory. Lucas Mead (Saginaw Valley State University) went 3-for-4, scoring once and driving in one RBI. Tate Deal (University of Evansville) recorded two RBI. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-2 and scored twice. For Richmond, Eli Bennett (Indiana University) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Ashton Seymore (Georgetown University) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in two RBI. Peyton Bittle (McKendree University) went 4-for-5 with a double, scored once, and stole one base. Greg Burns (Macomb CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with nine strikeouts while allowing six hits, four runs, and one walk.
Madison 5, Wausau 4 (Sweep)
The Mallards completed the sweep of their longtime Wisconsin rivals, holding off a late Woodchucks comeback to secure a 5–4 victory. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI. Jack Gold (Pomona-Pitzer) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one RBI. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 2-for-5, scoring once and stealing one base. For Wausau, Ryan Chase (University of Kansas) went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one stolen base. Chris Patterson (University of Missouri) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two stolen bases. Brayden Mazzacano (University of Illinois) went 1-for-2, scoring three times and stealing one base. Luke Fricker (University of Missouri) set the tone with a solid start, throwing four innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and one run. Ethan Baurschmidt (Penn State University) earned the win, throwing one perfect inning and striking out all three batters he faced. Eamonn Mulhern (St. Cloud State University) got the save, throwing two innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits and one run.
Traverse City 2, Kalamazoo 0
The Pit Spitters blanked the Growlers 2–0, scratching across runs in the fifth and seventh innings and making them stand up behind a dominant effort on the mound. Alfredo Velazquez (Wayne State University (MI)) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in one RBI and scoring once. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 1-for-3 with one RBI. JT Smith (Wofford College) went 1-for-1 and scored once. Gannon Grundman (Michigan State University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing just one hit and one walk. Bryce Suiter (Texas Tech University) had a notable relief outing, throwing three scoreless, hitless innings with six strikeouts while allowing three walks. Jake Brown (Central Michigan University) got the save, throwing one scoreless inning with one strikeout while allowing one hit.
Wisconsin Rapids 6, Battle Creek 5
Willmar 7, Mankato 0
The Stingers broke open a tight pitchers’ duel with a four-run eighth inning and cruised to a 7–0 shutout victory over the MoonDogs. Jayton Greer (University of San Diego) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a double, scoring twice. Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base. Nate Stiveson (Loyola Marymount University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one RBI and scoring once. Enrico Veach (University of Louisville) went 2-for-5 with a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Taggert Cameron (Florida International University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two walks and one hit. Koen Barton (University of Hawaii) got the save, throwing two perfect innings with three strikeouts.
Eau Claire 8, Duluth 3
The Huskies defeated the Express 8–3. Eau Claire struck for key runs in the second and sixth innings before breaking the game open late, while holding the Express to just five hits in the win. Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) was an RBI machine, going 1-for-6 with a double, finishing with four RBI and one run scored. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 4-for-5 with a double, driving in two RBI, scoring once, and stealing one base. CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing one base. Tyler Bartley (Rock Valley CC) earned the win, throwing 3.2 innings with six strikeouts while allowing two walks, two hits, and one run.
Minot 4, St. Cloud 3
The Hot Tots outlasted the Rox in a back-and-forth extra-inning battle, walking it off in the 10th to secure a 4–3 victory after a late rally forced extras. Tyler Arnold (University of Hawaii) delivered the winning punch, going 1-for-5 on the day. Kole Dudding (Oral Roberts University) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and scored twice. Caleb Gipson (Georgia SW State University) went 2-for-4 with a double and stole one base. TJ Stottemyre (San Jacinto North CC) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing one base. Dylan Leoff (Cuesta CC) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks, one run, and one hit.
Rochester 14, Waterloo 9
The Honkers erupted for 14 runs on 17 hits and never looked back, powering past the Bucks 14–9 behind a relentless offensive attack that built an early lead and withstood a late rally. Nick Bowron (Creighton University) went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double, finishing with four RBI and three runs scored. Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and a double, scoring twice. Matt Maize (University of Arizona) went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in one RBI and scoring once. Tim Ford (Fordham University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Sean Barta (University of Arizona) went 2-for-4 with a double, scored three times, and stole one base. For Waterloo, MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. Bubby Dosztan-Campbell (Santa Barbara City CC) went 2-for-4, scoring three times, driving in one RBI, and stealing one base. Zach Davis (University of Louisville) went 1-for-5, recording two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Ian Regal (Butler University) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing seven hits, six runs, and one walk.
Green Bay 5, Fond du Lac 1 (Sweep)
The Rockers broke the game open with a five-run seventh inning and pulled away late to defeat the Dock Spiders 5–1, completing the series sweep in dominant fashion. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) went 1-for-3 with a grand slam. Seungmin Shin (New Mexico Military CC) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in one RBI. Will Harrigan (Columbia University) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits. Caden Roth (Ohlone CC) had a notable outing, throwing one scoreless inning with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.
Rockford 16, Kenosha 11
The Rivets erupted early with a seven-run second inning and held off multiple Kingfish rallies to secure a 16–11 victory in a wild, high-scoring contest. Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) created havoc in the batter’s box, going 5-for-6 with a pair of doubles and a triple, driving in five RBI and scoring three times. Bryce Nevils (John A. Logan CC) went 3-for-6, scoring three times, driving in two RBI, and stealing three bases. Caleb Rhodes (Olive-Harvey CC) drove in three RBI. Alex Tabbert (Harper CC) went 3-for-5, scoring twice with one RBI. For Kenosha, Brendan Fritch (Davidson College) went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and scored twice. Brian Gould (Creighton University) went 3-for-6 with three RBI and one run scored. Ethan Moore (University of Tennessee) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double, scoring twice. J.R. Nelson (University of Illinois) went a perfect 5-for-5, scoring twice and stealing one base. Caden Vogt (McHenry County CC) earned the win, throwing three innings with six strikeouts while allowing six hits, two earned runs, and two walks.
Badlands 4, Bismarck 2
The Big Sticks used steady run production throughout the middle innings to defeat the Larks 4–2. Jordan Kuhnau (Campbell University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Rhett Winchester (Wichita State) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in one RBI. John Youens (Baylor University) drove in two RBI. Braylon Mitchell (University of Dayton) went 2-for-4 with a double and scored twice. Brody Jacobs (Central Arizona CC) earned the win, throwing 1.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit, one walk, and zero earned runs. Seth Broadwell (Keiser University) got the save, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks.
Saturday’s Schedule
Lakeshore @ Fond du Lac (11:35 AM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Wausau (5:05 PM CT)
Battle Creek @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Rochester @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Traverse City @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Rockford @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Richmond @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Madison (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)