Lakeshore stayed hot by winning its fourth straight game, keeping momentum rolling with another close finish to continue its strong stretch. Kalamazoo held firm at the top of the Great Lakes East, while weather disruptions led to several games being rescheduled across the league
Lakeshore 9, Green Bay 8
The Chinooks won their fourth straight game, rallying with a five-run fifth inning and a four-run sixth to defeat the Rockers 9–8. Bryan Lorenz ( South Mountain CC) led the comeback, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, four RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Aukai Kea (Vanderbilt University) added a three-run home run, while Nick Allred (St. Mary’s College (CA)) scored once and stole three bases. For Green Bay, Eric Fernandez (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI, and Max Humphrey (Kent State University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four runs scored, one RBI, and two stolen bases. Brayden Ramus (UW-River Falls) earned the win in relief, and Zander Bretza (Ball State University) recorded the save as Lakeshore extended its winning streak to four games.
Royal Oak 6, Traverse City 4
Rockford 7, Richmond 2
The Rivets powered past the Flying Mummies 7–2 in a seven-inning win, breaking the game open with a five-run third inning and adding insurance runs to cruise to victory. Joe Forbes (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs, while Tommy Townsend (Xavier University) finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) added speed on the bases with two stolen bases. For Richmond, Trenton Lombardo (University of Evansville) went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI, and Jimmy Chadwell (Columbia University) scored once and drove in a run. Jack Kerpan (St. Ambrose University) earned the win with three scoreless, hitless innings, allowing three walks while striking out one.
St. Cloud 3, Minot 0
The Rox rode a dominant pitching performance to a 3–0 shutout victory over the Hot Tots. Nolan Geislinger (University of Oregon) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two stolen bases, while Owen Estabrook (Columbia University) collected two hits and drove in a run. Eli Lamb (University of West Florida) earned the win with three scoreless innings, striking out six while allowing just one hit and one walk. Brandon Jaenke (University of Minnesota) recorded the save, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts and allowing one hit as St. Cloud completed the shutout.
Kalamazoo 5, Fond du Lac 4
The Growlers strengthened their hold on first place in the Great Lakes East Division, rallying from an early four-run deficit to defeat the Dock Spiders 5–4. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) drove in two runs, while Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) added an RBI. Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) scored twice as Kalamazoo erased the deficit with a pivotal four-run fifth inning. For Fond du Lac, Brady Blake (Creighton University) drove in two runs, Yoshi Wicker (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 2-for-3 with a triple, and Thomas Googins (Princeton University) scored once while stealing two bases. Logan Cotton (Indiana University) earned the win with two scoreless, hitless innings of relief, and Peyton Williams (Kent State University) picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two.
Badlands 7, Mankato 3
The Big Sticks controlled the game early and held off a late push to defeat the MoonDogs 7–3. Jordan Kuhnau (Campbell University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, while Gamaliel Jones (Angelo State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double, two runs scored, and a remarkable five stolen bases. Jalen Evans (Wingate University) added a hit, an RBI, a run scored, and three stolen bases, and Cooper Rasmussen (Florida International University) went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored. For Mankato, Justin Rompre (Iowa Western CC) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base. Evan Bogart (Cloud County CC) earned the win with six scoreless innings, striking out four while allowing three hits and two walks.
Rochester 9, La Crosse 7
The Honkers built a commanding early lead and held off a late surge to defeat the Loggers 9–7. Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) added a 2-for-4 performance with two RBI. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) scored three times as Rochester’s offense built a big early cushion. For La Crosse, Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, finishing with three RBI and two runs scored, and Maxwell Kalk (Ball State University), along with Mana Lau Kong (University of Hawaii) each drove in two runs. Jaylen Cream (Cameron University) earned the win, tossing seven innings with five strikeouts while allowing three runs on three hits and two walks, and Alex Kronfeld (Southeastern (IA) CC) secured the save with a scoreless ninth inning.
Willmar 11, Eau Claire 5
The Stingers erupted late to pull away from the Express, scoring eight runs across the seventh and eighth innings to secure an 11–5 victory. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI, while Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) added a solo home run and scored twice. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI as St. Cloud broke the game open down the stretch. For Eau Claire, Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) doubled twice and drove in a run, and Tommy Hanger (Texas Tech University) went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Eli Kokenge (University of Minnesota) earned the win with three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out two.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Kenosha @ Battle Creek (3:05 PM ET)
Green Bay @ Lakeshore (6:05 PM CT)
Madison @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:05 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Kenosha @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Richmond @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)