A chaotic night across the league featured multiple extra-inning finishes, walk-offs, and late-inning swings that kept nearly every game in doubt. Richmond’s 14–13, 12-inning win over Rockford stood out as the wildest of the bunch.

Eau Claire 2, Badlands 1

The Express walked it off in the eighth inning to edge the Big Sticks 2–1 in a tight pitching duel. Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) drove in the winning run, while CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 1-for-3 and added a stolen base. Sawyer Stein (University of Iowa) finished 1-for-2 with a run scored. For Badlands, Jalen Evans (Wingate University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run. Ismael Quintero (Cal State LA) delivered a strong outing for the Big Sticks, throwing three innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and no earned runs. Olivier Martel (University of Illinois) earned the win for the Express, tossing one scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one walk.

Richmond 14, Rockford 13

In a wild, back-and-forth 12-inning battle, the Flying Mummies outlasted the Rivets 14–13 in a high-scoring thriller. Drew Phillips (Miami University (OH)) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Landen Fry (Indiana University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) finished 3-for-5, scoring three times and stealing five bases. Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Jackson Cliatt (Wallace Dothan) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in a run and scoring once. For Rockford, Connor Kave (Harper CC) went 3-for-6 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Jonathan Hartline (Kishwaukee CC) went 1-for-5, scoring once and driving in three runs. Casey Blevins (Earlham College) earned the win, tossing three innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit and one earned run.

Thunder Bay 13, St. Cloud 6

The Border Cats jumped out to an early six-run lead and never looked back, defeating the Rox 13–6 behind a 16-hit offensive attack. Jacob Poletto (Bossier Parish CC (LA)) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and four RBI. Jorge Valdes (Xavier University (OH)) went 1-for-2, scored four runs, and stole two bases. Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) finished 3-for-4 with a solo home run, scored three times, and added a stolen base. Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) , Manny Alberto (Western Kentucky University), and Logan Groh (University of Nebraska) each drove in two runs. For St. Cloud, Eli Campbell (American River CC) went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Anthony Unga (Creighton University (NE)) earned the win, tossing four scoreless innings while allowing four hits and striking out six.

Kalamazoo 1, Fond du Lac 0

The Growlers made an early first-inning run stand up as they edged the Dock Spiders 1–0 in a pitchers’ duel. Trevor Johnson (Duke University) drove in the game’s only run, while Hutson Chance (University of Tennessee) went 1-for-2 with a triple and scored the deciding run. For Fond du Lac, Brady Blake (Creighton University) went 2-for-4 with a double. Josh Holst (Air Force) turned in a strong outing, throwing three scoreless, hitless innings with five strikeouts while issuing three walks. JJ Manion (Grand Valley State University) earned the win for Kalamazoo after tossing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts, allowing eight hits and one walk. Jack Crittendon (Northwood University) picked up the save, throwing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts while surrendering just two hits.

Wisconsin Rapids 9, Battle Creek 8

The Rafters used a late push to edge the Battle Jacks 9–8 in a back-and-forth contest, walking it off in the ninth inning. Connor Harvie (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) drove in the winning run with an RBI double, going 1-for-5 on the night. Nico Defazio (Houston Christian), who went 2-for-3 with a double, four RBI, and a stolen base. Jax LeGrand (University of Oklahoma) finished 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three runs scored, while Harrison Engskov (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and three runs scored. Zachary Gingrich (Texas State University) added a 1-for-2 effort with a double and two RBI. For Battle Creek, Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Hunter Morgan (Dodge City CC) finished 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Braden Burness (Scottsdale CC) earned the win, tossing one inning while allowing one hit, one walk, and one run with a strikeout to seal the walk-off victory.

Rochester 4, Bismarck 1

The Honkers used an 11-hit attack and a pivotal three-run fifth inning to defeat the Larks 4–1. Robert Orr (University of the Pacific) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, while Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) finished 2-for-3 with an RBI. Matt MacDonald (Wichita State University) added three hits, going 3-for-5 and scoring a run. For Bismarck, Ezra Farmer (Colorado Mesa University) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a stolen base. Noah Caceres (Illinois-Springfield) finished 2-for-3 with a double. Cooper Annin (Butler CC) earned the win, tossing six innings while allowing one run on three hits and four walks, striking out eight. Andres Castro (University of Nevada, Reno) recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced.

Willmar 14, Waterloo 13

In a back-and-forth, high-scoring extra-innings matchup, the Willmar Stingers outlasted the Waterloo Bucks 14–13 in 10 innings. Brooks Wright (Southeastern Louisiana University) drove in the winning run. Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Max Buettenback (University of Nebraska) finished 2-for-5 with a solo home run, totaling two RBI and two runs scored. Kyler Proctor (Austin Peay University) went 1-for-5 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. For Waterloo, MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) went 3-for-5 with a home run and double, finishing with three RBI and three runs scored. George Baker V (University of Louisville) went 2-for-3 with a double, adding one RBI and two runs scored. Parker Barraza (University of South Alabama) earned the win, throwing two hitless innings with three strikeouts while allowing three walks and one run. Trey Zaffiro (Lafayette College) recorded the save with a perfect inning to close out the game.

La Crosse 8, Mankato 6

The Loggers used a seven-run third inning to build a lead they would not relinquish, defeating the MoonDogs 8–6. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Savion Flowers (University of Kansas) finished 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored. For Mankato, Drew McConnell (University of Evansville) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and scored twice. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) finished 2-for-4 with a solo homer, while Max Charles (Grand Canyon University) added a solo home run of his own. AJ Curtis (UW-La Crosse) earned the win, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks, striking out seven. Dalton Smith (University of Kansas) recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning, striking out all three batters he faced to close out the game.

Minot 3, Duluth 2

The Hot Tots held off a late Huskies rally to secure a 3–2 victory. Minot Hot Tots broke a tie with two runs in the eighth inning and survived a ninth-inning push from Duluth to hang on for the win. Andrew Clapinski (LSU-Eunice CC) had a strong day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs, and scoring once. Nathan Belle (San Jacinto North CC) went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base. For Duluth, Gabe Jones (Enterprise state CC) went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI, while Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) finished 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Jaden Davis (New Mexico State University) earned the win with a perfect inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced, and Dylan Leoff (Cuesta CC) recorded the save with a scoreless inning to close it out.

Badlands 7, Eau Claire 4

The Big Sticks broke the game open with a six-run fifth inning and held on to defeat the Express 7–4 in a seven-inning contest. Alejandro Ludeiro (Lipscomb University) went 1-for-2 with a double, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Robert De La Garza (Baylor University) drove in two runs, while Jalen Evans (Wingate University) scored twice and added a stolen base. For Eau Claire, Adam Salazar (Cal State Bakersfield) went a perfect 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored. JP Pennella (UNC-Wilmington) finished 1-for-1 with a double, one RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. Thomas Mitchell (Meridian CC) earned the win, tossing 1.2 innings with two strikeouts while allowing three walks, two runs, and one hit. Jacob Baker (University of Houston-Victoria) recorded the save with a scoreless, hitless inning, striking out one while issuing one walk.

 

Friday’s Schedule

St. Cloud @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)

Rockford @ Richmond (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)

Minot @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)

La Crosse @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)

Royal Oak @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)

Lakeshore @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)