Offense set the tone across the league as multiple teams broke out for big scoring nights, highlighted by Green Bay’s 17-run outburst and Duluth’s early surge in an 11–6 win. Several close contests added drama, including Kalamazoo’s one-run sweep-clinching victory and Lakeshore’s 9–6 edge over Madison, while strong pitching performances helped Wausau, St. Cloud, and Kalamazoo separate in key moments.

Rochester 6, Rockford 2

The Honkers scored in four of the first five innings and never trailed, building a comfortable lead before defeating the Rivets 6–2 in a game shortened to six innings. Tim Ford (Fordham University) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a double, scoring once and stealing one base. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) went 1-for-1 with a double, scoring twice and driving in one run. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Jaylen Cream (Cameron University) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing five hits, two runs, and one walk.

Kalamazoo 8, Royal Oak 7 (Sweep)

The Growlers completed the series sweep of the Leprechauns with an 8–7 victory, building an early lead and holding off a furious late rally. Hutson Chance (University of Tennessee) went 2-for-4 including a two-run home run, scoring twice and stealing one base. Charlie Wortham (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Case Sullivan (Valparaiso University) went 1-for-1 with an RBI and scored twice. For Royal Oak, Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 3-for-5 with a grand slam. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 1-for-3 and scored twice, while Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Henry Slaby (Eastern Michigan University) earned the win, throwing six innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing five hits, one run, and one walk.

Duluth 11, Thunder Bay 6

The Huskies erupted for nine runs over the first two innings and never looked back, defeating the Border Cats 11–6 in a game shortened to six innings. Jalen Smith (Barry University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, driving in seven runs. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. George McIntyre (Dallas Baptist) went 3-for-4 with a double and scored twice. For Thunder Bay, Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) went 2-for-3 with a triple and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) went 2-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Cal Cooper (University of Nebraska Omaha) earned the win, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.

Green Bay 17, Wisconsin Rapids 6

The Rockers exploded for 12 runs over the first three innings and cruised to a 17–6 victory over the Rafters. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Josh Martin (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI and three runs scored. Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 4-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Parker Martin (University Of Southern Indiana) went 1-for-4, driving in three runs and scoring twice. For Wisconsin Rapids, Carter Bennett (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) went 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI. Craden Crask-Weeks (Drury University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing two hits and three walks.

Wausau 6, Fond du Lac 0

The Woodchucks broke a scoreless deadlock with a four-run eighth inning and added two more in the ninth to defeat the Dock Spiders 6–0. Holden Groebl (Cowley County CC) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and scored twice. Jake Berkland (University of Kansas) went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Broden Jackson (Madison CC) set the tone with a dominant start, throwing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits and one walk. Aiden Goodwin (Snead State CC) earned the win, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout and two walks.

Lakeshore 9, Madison 6

The Chinooks used a steady offensive attack and late insurance runs to defeat the Mallards 9–6 in a high-scoring contest. Nathan Hanel (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-4, driving in three runs and scoring once. David Hogg II (Grayson CC) went 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) went 2-for-5, scoring once and stealing three bases. Nolan Sandee (Northern Illinois University) went 3-for-4, scoring three times and driving in one run. Sam Meidenbauer (UW-Platteville) went 2-for-2 including a double and scored twice. For Madison, Griffin Rardin (University of Alabama) went 1-for-4 with a double and four RBI. Mason Lizarraga (Paradise Valley CC) earned the win, throwing two innings with three strikeouts while allowing two walks, two hits, and no earned runs. Zander Bretza (Ball State University) recorded the save with a scoreless inning, striking out two while allowing one hit.

Eau Claire 11, Willmar 4 (Sweep)

The Express erupted late with a five-run eighth inning to pull away and complete the series sweep of the Stingers in an 11–4 victory. Hollon Brock(University of Montevallo) had a monster day at the plate, going 5-for-6 with a pair of home runs, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Mikey Muniz (Pima CC) went 3-for-3, scoring twice. Jake Busson (University of Illinois-Chicago) went 2-for-6 including a two-run home run, scoring twice and stealing one base. Philip Cheong (Stanford University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing one base. Tommy Ches (Alma College) earned the win, throwing 4.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits, two runs, and one walk. Oliver Martel (University of Illinois) recorded the save, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits.

St. Cloud 8, Minot 3 (Sweep)

The Rox built an early lead and controlled the game from start to finish, defeating the Hot Tots 8–3 to complete the series sweep. Brett White (University of Iowa) went 2-for-4 including a double, driving in one run and stealing two bases. Colton Rother (University of Kansas) went 4-for-5 and stole two bases. Nolan Geislinger (University of Oregon) went 1-for-2, scoring three times, drawing four walks, and stealing two bases. Manning West (University of Kansas) earned the win, throwing one inning with one strikeout while allowing one hit and one run.

Battle Creek 12, Kenosha 4

The Battle Jacks used a steady offensive surge and a dominant middle-to-late game push to defeat the Kingfish 12–4 in a strong home performance. Battle Creek broke things open with a three-run sixth inning and continued to add on, pulling away for a decisive win. Owen Larrigan (Columbia College) went 3-for-4 including a pair of doubles, driving in four runs and scoring once. AJ Lucas (Western Michigan University) went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Thomas Cooper (Valparaiso University (IN)) went 2-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI and three runs scored.

Traverse City 8, Richmond 6 (Sweep)

The Pit Spitters rallied from an early deficit and held on to defeat the Flying Mummies 8–6, completing the series sweep. JT Smith (Wofford College) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing one base. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and one stolen base. Jacob Kucharczyk (Northwestern University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI, scoring once, and stealing one base. Zach Carlson went 1-for-1, scoring twice and driving in one run. Alex Alberico (Kent State University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing two walks and one hit to close out the game.

La Crosse 11, Waterloo 5 (Sweep)

The Loggers powered past the Bucks with a steady offensive attack, pulling away late to secure an 11–5 victory. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 3-for-6 including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Logan De Groot (Northwestern University) went 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 1-for-4, scoring three times and stealing one base. For Waterloo, Colin Coonraadt (West Virginia University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, finishing with three RBI and one stolen base. George Baker V (University of Louisville) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in one run. Tracen Cameron (Florida International University) earned the win, throwing three innings with two strikeouts while allowing five hits, three runs, and three walks.

Bismarck 7, Badlands 2

The Larks broke things open with a big middle-inning surge and held on to defeat the Big Sticks 7–2. After a quiet start, Mankato struck for six runs across the fourth and sixth innings to take control and never looked back. Noah Caceres (Western Illinois University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Luke Lavin (Stanford University) went 2-for-4 including a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. Jordan Carter (Faulkner University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored once. Gage Miller (Des Moines Area CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with three strikeouts while allowing three hits, two runs, and two walks.

 

Monday’s Schedule

Mankato @ Willmar (5:05 PM CT)

Kenosha @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)

Traverse City @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)

Rockford @ Lakeshore (6:05 PM CT)

Richmond @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)

Minot @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)

Green Bay @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)

Eau Claire @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)

Rochester @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Badlands @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)

Wausau @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)

Madison @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ Willmar (7:35 PM CT)