The Woodchucks dominated from start to finish, piling up 23 hits in a 16–4 rout of the Border Cats to complete the series win. Wausau’s offense exploded across the lineup, scoring in multiple innings and never letting Thunder Bay mount a response.
Wausau 16, Thunder Bay 4
The Woodchucks pile up 23 hits in a 16–4 victory over the Border Cats. Dawson Harman (University of South Carolina) went 1-for-5 with four RBI. Caleb Danzeisen (University of Arizona) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, one RBI, and three runs scored. Jake Berkland (Minnesota State University) went 4-for-5 with one RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Bradon Durfee (Pasco-Hernando State CC) finished 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored. Holden Groebl (Cowley County CC) went 2-for-5 and launched a two-run home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Chris Patterson (University of Missouri) went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Gatlin Pitts (Pearl River CC) collected four hits, going 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles and three runs scored. Logan Medske (University of Montevallo) earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings while allowing one hit and two walks and striking out four.
Duluth 11, Bismarck 10
The Huskies rallied from an early four-run deficit and walked off the Larks in extra innings for an 11–10 victory. Bjorn Lind (Augustana University (MN)) delivered the game-winning hit, going 3-for-6 with two RBI. Parker Kristall (San Diego State University) went 2-for-4, including a solo home run, and finished with two RBI. Reagan Reeder (University of Evansville) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run scored. For Bismarck, Noah Caceres (Illinois-Springfield) went 3-for-6 with a double, driving in five runs and scoring once. Connor Mendell (Northern Illinois University) finished 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Xander Schmitt (Drury University) went 3-for-6 with two RBI and one run scored. Gabe Jones (Enterprise state CC) earned the win, throwing two innings while allowing one hit, two earned runs, and six walks, striking out three.
La Crosse 6, Rochester 3
The Loggers pulled away late to defeat the Honkers 6–3, securing the series victory behind a strong seventh inning. Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and scored twice. Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-5, including a solo home run, scored twice, and stole a base. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 2-for-5 with a double and one RBI. For Rochester, Matt Maize (University of Arizona) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Cody Kiemele (Grand Canyon University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings while allowing one hit and three walks and striking out six. Beau Leisure (University of Iowa) recorded the save with two perfect innings, striking out three of the six batters he faced.
Thursday’s Schedule
Rockford @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
St. Cloud @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Fond du Lac @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Battle Creek @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)