It was a high-scoring, offense-heavy day across the league, highlighted by several blowouts and big individual performances. Kenosha delivered the most dominant showing with a 24–3 rout fueled by a historic 10-RBI day, while Royal Oak, La Crosse, and Duluth also posted convincing double-digit run totals. A few tight finishes added drama, including St. Cloud’s one-run win and Mankato’s 2–1 pitching battle, but overall the day was defined by explosive offenses, crooked innings, and standout performances at the plate.
Willmar 4, Mankato 2
The Stingers used an early three-run second inning and solid pitching to secure a 4–2 victory over the MoonDogs. Kyler Proctor (Austin Peay University) went 1-for-2 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Nate Stiveson (Loyola Marymount University) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Brady Fitzpatrick (Tulane University) went 1-for-1 with a double, driving in one run. For Mankato, Drew McConnell (University of Evansville) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run. Brady Nelson (Minnesota State University) earned the win, throwing six innings with seven strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one earned run. Parker Barraza (University of South Alabama) recorded the save, throwing a perfect inning with one strikeout.
Kenosha 24, Kalamazoo 3
The Kingfish unleashed an offensive barrage, scoring in six different innings and erupting for 18 runs over the sixth through eighth innings to overwhelm the Growlers 24–3. Dawson Downs (UC Santa Barbara) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a pair of home runs, driving in 10 runs and scoring three times. Brian Gould (Creighton University) went 4-for-6 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring four times. Owen Nowak (Middle Tennessee State University) went 2-for-4, scoring six times and driving in one run. J.R. Nelson (University of Illinois) went 2-for-6, scoring four times and driving in one run. Jackson Brewer (Columbia University) went 2-for-5 including a double, driving in four runs and scoring once. Remo Indomenico (Oklahoma State University) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs. Ethan Moore (University of Missouri) went 3-for-7, scoring three times and driving in one run. For Kalamazoo, Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 3-for-4 including a solo home run and a double. Logan Borboa (San Jose State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits, one run, and three walks.
Royal Oak 19, Traverse City 7
The Leprechauns exploded offensively from the start and never looked back, defeating the Pit Spitters 19–7. Royal Oak scored seven runs in the first inning and continued to pile on throughout the game, collecting 21 hits and building a lead as large as 19–2 before Traverse City mounted a late rally. Owen Turner (Yale University) went 3-for-3, driving in one run, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Cash Van Ameyde (Oakland University) went 3-for-4 including a home run, driving in three runs, scoring four times, and stealing one base. Andrew DiLodovico (Bowling Green State University) went 3-for-4 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 3-for-4 including a pair of doubles, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 3-for-4 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Traverse City, Aaron Grant (University of Arkansas Pine Bluff) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs. Hayden Bailey (Central Michigan University) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four hits, three walks, and one earned run.
Lakeshore 8, Rockford 6
The Chinooks jumped out to an early lead and held off a late Rivets rally to secure an 8–6 victory. Lakeshore scored four runs in the first inning and never trailed, adding insurance runs throughout the game before matching Rockford’s two-run eighth inning to maintain control and close out the win. Bryan Lorenz (South Mountain CC) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs. David Mysza (UCLA) went 3-for-4, scoring twice. For Rockford, Tommy Townsend (Xavier University) went 2-for-5, driving in three runs and scoring once. Bryce Nevils (John A. Logan CC) went 3-for-5, scoring three times and stealing two bases. Carter Kutz (University of Nebraska) earned the win, throwing 1.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits, one walk, and no earned runs. Zach Gibbs (Riverside City CC) recorded the save, throwing a perfect inning and striking out all three batters he faced.
Battle Creek 11, Richmond 10
The Battle Jacks erased multiple deficits and used a four-run seventh inning to rally past the Flying Mummies 11–10 in a back-and-forth contest. Richmond built leads throughout the game, including a 9–6 advantage after five innings, but Battle Creek responded with timely offense and a late surge to complete the comeback victory. Dayne Wimberly (Southeastern College) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Thomas Cooper (Valparaiso University (IN)) went 3-for-3, scoring once. For Richmond, Jackson Cliatt (Wallace Dothan) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Braeden Becker (Glen Oaks CC) went 2-for-3, driving in two runs and scoring once. Bryce Ewing (Rock Valley CC) earned the win, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing three walks and one hit. Jacob Janisko (Moberly Area CC) recorded the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout and one walk.
Minot 9, Bismarck 3
The Hot Tots used a steady offensive attack and timely multi-run innings to build an early cushion and secure a 9–3 road victory over the Larks. Andrew Clapinski (LSU-Eunice CC) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. Isaac Huetti (Missouri Western State University) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Bismarck, Dylan Larkins (Georgetown University) went 2-for-4, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Kahler Key (St. Cloud State University) earned the win, throwing six innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits, two runs, and two walks.
La Crosse 12, Green Bay 2
The Loggers broke the game open with a dominant middle-to-late offensive surge, pulling away for a 12–2 win over the Rockers. After a scoreless start through three innings, La Crosse scored in five different innings, including a three-run seventh and a three-run eighth, to take full control and cruise to the finish. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring three times while stealing one base. Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) went 3-for-4, driving in five runs and scoring twice. Kelson Johnson (Georgia SW State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. For Green Bay, Parker Martin (University of Southern Indiana) went 3-for-4, including a double, tallying one RBI. Myles Dismute (Southern University) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks.
Duluth 12, Eau Claire 3
The Huskies broke open a close game with a massive six-run sixth inning to pull away from the Express, securing a 12–3 victory. Jalen Smith (Barry University) went 3-for-5, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Brayden Smith (Skyline (CA) CC) went 3-for-5, including a double, recording one RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Dax Hardcastle (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and stealing three bases. For Eau Claire, Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 3-for-5, including a pair of doubles, tallying one RBI and one run scored. Elijah Underhill (Austin Peay University) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing three walks, two runs, and two hits.
Waterloo 9, Rochester 4
The Bucks used a steady middle-inning surge and a dominant sixth inning to pull away from the Honkers, securing a 9–4 victory. Colin Coonraadt (West Virginia University) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing two bases. Caleb Parker (UW-Platteville) went 2-for-4, recording one RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. For Rochester, Sean Barta (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Jack Walsh (Coe College) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing four walks and one hit.
St. Cloud 7, Badlands 6
The Rox used a late surge to hold off a ninth-inning rally from the Big Sticks, securing a 7–6 victory. After taking an early lead, St. Cloud built momentum with a three-run seventh and three-run eighth before surviving a five-run ninth inning from Badlands to close out the win. Brett White (University of Iowa) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Nolan Geislinger (University of Oregon) went 1-for-2, scoring once and stealing two bases. For Badlands, Jalen Evans (Kansas State University) went 3-for-6, scoring once and stealing one base. Caden Tarango (Tulane University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout while allowing two walks. Brandon Jaenke (University of Minnesota) recorded the save, throwing 0.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout and one hit allowed.
Wausau 4, Fond du Lac 2
The Woodchucks used a steady offensive effort and late insurance runs to secure a 4–2 win over the Dock Spiders. Bradon Durfee (University of Kansas) went 1-for-5 with two RBI. Kyler Northrop (Washington State University) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in one run. Caleb Karll (University of Montevallo) went 2-for-3, scoring once. Tyson Potts (Central Michigan University) delivered a strong start for the Woodchucks, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four hits, one walk, and no earned runs. Jackson King (McHenry County CC) earned the win, throwing one inning with one strikeout while allowing two walks, one run, and one hit.
Madison 9, Wisconsin Rapids 5
The Mallards used a massive second inning and timely late insurance runs to secure a 9–5 win over the Rafters. Aaron Holland (UW-Whitewater) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in four runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Cole Crafton (University of Illinois) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Dam Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 1-for-5 with a home run, recording two RBI and one run scored. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 3-for-5, including a pair of doubles. Manny Lantigua (University of Central Florida) earned the win, throwing 2.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing five walks, two hits, and two earned runs.
Mankato 2, Willmar 1
The MoonDogs used a late push to edge the Stingers 2–1 in a tight pitching battle. Evan Rolbiecki (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, scoring twice. Tanner Kern (University of San Diego) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run. For Willmar, Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring once and stealing one base. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-2. Kraeden Guida ( Minnesota State University) earned the win, throwing two innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits and one run. Wyatt Thornbury (Fresno State University) recorded the save, throwing one perfect inning with one strikeout.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids @ Madison (4:05 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Traverse City @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Richmond @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Madison (6:35 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
Waterloo @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)