It was a high-scoring, action-packed slate across the league with multiple walk-offs, dominant pitching performances, and several big offensive explosions, including 15-run outbursts from Wausau and Thunder Bay. Madison stayed hot with a shutout win, while Kenosha and Waterloo delivered dramatic late-inning comebacks to headline a chaotic night.
Wisconsin Rapids 7, Green Bay 6
The Rafters edged the Rockers in a tight, back-and-forth battle, holding on for a 7-6 win despite a big response from Green Bay in the third inning. Harrison Engskov (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing two bases. Jack Zeller (Butler University) finished 2-for-3, scoring twice and stealing four bases. Jax LeGrand (University of Oklahoma) went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a stolen base. For Green Bay, Max Humphrey (Kent State University) went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) was 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBIs. On the mound, Colton LaFave (San Diego State University) earned the win, tossing four innings with six strikeouts while allowing six runs on five hits and six walks. David Ladjevic (San Diego State University) secured the save with a perfect inning, striking out two to close it out.
Royal Oak 8, Kalamazoo 3
The Leprechauns pulled away late to defeat the Growlers 8-3 in a nine-inning matchup. Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Aamir Mitchell (University of Akron) finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored, while Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) added a solo home run. For Kalamazoo, Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, and Teddy Tokheim ( Stanford University) was 1-for-3 with a solo home run while scoring twice. On the mound, Brett Faccio (Yale University) earned the win, tossing 5.1 innings with three strikeouts, allowing five hits, three runs, and three walks.
Eau Claire 7, La Crosse 3
The Express rallied late to defeat the Loggers 7-3 in a nine-inning matchup. After a back-and-forth start, the Loggers carried a slim lead into the late innings, but the Express broke the game open with a five-run eighth inning to take control and seal the comeback win. Jake Busson (University of Illinois-Chicago) went 2-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, while Sawyer Stein (University of Iowa) added a 1-for-4 performance with a triple and two RBIs. For La Crosse, Jake Redding (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in two runs. On the mound, Brock Adamson (Cal State Bakersfield) earned the win, throwing 1.2 perfect innings and striking out three of the five batters he faced.
Waterloo 7, Duluth 6
The Bucks edged the Huskies in a wild 7-6 battle, scoring three runs in the ninth to complete a dramatic late comeback. Colin Coonraadt (West Virginia University) delivered in the clutch, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including the go-ahead runs to seal the comeback win. MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) finished 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, driving in three RBIs overall to fuel the Bucks’ offense. On the mound, Connor Pink (Grinnell College) earned the win with two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out two. Sam Hanson (Morningside University) closed the door with a scoreless ninth, giving up one hit and striking out one to secure the save.
Madison 10, Rockford 0 (6 Wins)
The Mallards stayed red-hot, rolling past the Rivets 10-0 to secure their sixth straight win. After a quiet start through four innings, the Mallards broke the game open with a four-run fifth and never looked back, adding runs late to extend the lead and stay firmly in control. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) had a huge day at the plate, going 3-for-6 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs, scoring twice, and stealing a base. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) finished 2-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases, while Griffin Rardin (University of Alabama) went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored. On the mound, Ckyler Tengler (Arkansas State University) set the tone with a dominant start, tossing seven scoreless innings while striking out eight and allowing just two hits. Eli Hoyt (University of Louisville) closed it out with two scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit to seal the shutout.
Wausau 15, Fond du Lac 3 (5 Wins)
The Woodchucks extended their hot streak, powering past the Dock Spiders 15-3 to earn their fifth straight win. After the Dock Spiders struck early, the Woodchucks took control and never let go, stacking runs across the middle and late innings to pull away in dominant fashion. Dylan LaPointe (Mercer University) led the charge, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Dawson Harman (University of South Carolina) finished 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Caleb Danzeisen (University of Arizona) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, scoring twice and adding a stolen base. Holden Groeble (Cowley County CC) also contributed, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored. For Fond du Lac, Kiernan O’Neill (University of Central Florida) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, finishing with two RBIs and a run scored. On the mound, L.J. Drummond (University of Miami (FL)) earned the win after tossing five innings, striking out nine while allowing six hits, one walk, and two earned runs.
Wisconsin Rapids 6, Green Bay 3 (DH Sweep)
The Rafters completed the doubleheader sweep with a 6-3 win over the Rockers, bouncing back after an early deficit to take control behind a steady offensive push and timely scoring throughout the middle innings. Dylan Frank (Scottsdale CC) had a perfect Game 2 at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Harrison Engskov (Arkansas State University) added a solo home run while finishing 1-for-3 with two RBIs. For Green Bay, Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double, while Max Humphrey (Kent State University) was 3-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base. On the mound, Spencer Lanz (Embry Riddle (AZ) earned the win, tossing five innings with seven strikeouts while allowing eight hits, two runs, and one walk. Zachary Gingrich (Texas State University) secured the save with a scoreless inning, striking out one while allowing two hits and a walk.
Thunder Bay 15, Rochester 7
The Border Cats powered past the Honkers in a high-scoring 15-7 win, jumping out to an explosive start and never letting go of control. They built a massive early lead with 12 runs through the first three innings and continued to add on late to put the game out of reach. Ayden Hadley (Sacramento State University (CA)) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, finishing with four RBIs and two runs scored. Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) drove in four runs, while Owen Ralph (Lindenwood University (MO)) went 1-for-1, scoring four times and adding an RBI. For Rochester, Robert Orr (Univeristy of the Pacific) went 1-for-3 with three RBIs, and Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. On the mound, Kody Butt (Bellevue University (NE)) earned the win, tossing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing eight hits, seven runs, and two walks. George Hansen (Oakland University (MI)) recorded the save with four scoreless innings, striking out four while allowing two walks and one hit.
Mankato 5, St. Cloud 3
The MoonDogs held off the Rox 5-3 to secure a solid home win in a nine-inning matchup. After jumping out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning, the MoonDogs added key insurance in the middle innings and leaned on strong pitching and defense to close it out. Tanner Kern (University of San Diego) showed strong discipline at the plate, drawing three walks while going 1-for-1 with a double, scoring once, and stealing a base. Max Senesac (Golden West) went 1-for-1 with two walks and an RBI, while Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) finished 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. For St. Cloud, Owen Estabrook (Columbia University) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, and Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) added a 1-for-4 performance with a triple and an RBI. On the mound, Sam Hall (Texas State University) earned the win after tossing five innings with nine strikeouts, allowing three hits, three runs, and one walk. Jack Morris (USC Upstate) secured the save with a scoreless, hitless inning, striking out two while allowing two walks.
Kenosha 9, Battle Creek 8 (Walk Off)
The Kingfish walked off the Battle Jacks in dramatic fashion, pulling out a 9-8 win in a back-and-forth nine-inning battle. After trading momentum all game long, the Kingfish capped the night with a walk-off finish in the ninth to complete the comeback and secure the victory. Brendan Fritch (Davidson College) was the hero of the night, driving in the winning run while going 1-for-1. CJ Deckinga (Michigan State University) finished 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, while Dominic Kibler (Texas Christian University) also went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. For Battle Creek, Jake Stedman (Southeastern University (FL)) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Payton Bookwalter (Gardner-Webb University) was 3-for-6 with an RBI, and Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) added a 2-for-6 performance with a solo home run and a double. On the mound, Travis Maxwell (Golden West CC) earned the win, tossing a scoreless inning while allowing no hits and one walk to close out the game.
Lakeshore 15, Minnesota 4
The Chinooks exploded for a dominant 15-4 win over the Mud Puppies, breaking open a tight game with a massive middle-inning surge and never looking back. After trading runs early, the Chinooks took control with a four-run fourth inning and blew the game wide open with a seven-run fifth to put things out of reach. Nolan Sandee (Northern Illinois University) was perfect at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Bryan Lorenz (UNLV) finished 2-for-2 with two doubles, three RBIs, and a run scored, while Nick Allred (St. Mary’s College (CA)) scored four times and stole two bases. David Mysza (UCLA)added a 1-for-2 performance with three RBIs and a run scored. On the mound, Talan Kelly (Utah Tech University) earned the win, tossing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing six hits and three runs.
Bismarck 8, Willmar 6 (4 Wins)
The Larks extended their winning streak to four straight games with an 8-6 victory over the Stingers, using a fast start and steady scoring throughout the middle innings to stay in control. Logan Keilen (Georgia Tech) went 2-for-4 with a home run, driving in three runs. Ezra Farmer (Colorado Mesa University) finished 1-for-3 with a double, tallying two RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Dylan Larkins (Georgetown University) added a 2-for-3 performance with two RBIs and a run scored. For Willmar, Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in three RBIs and adding a stolen base. Esteban Sepulveda (UC Riverside) finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run. On the mound, A.J. Minyard (San Mateo CC) earned the win, tossing 5.1 innings while allowing seven hits, four runs, and one walk.
Badlands 2, Minot 1
The Big Sticks held off the Hot Tots 2-1 in a low-scoring nine-inning battle, using an early lead and strong pitching to secure the win. Gavyn Sclotterback (University of Kansas) drove in both runs for the Big Sticks, providing all the offense needed to hold on for the victory. Alejandro Ludeiro (University of Central Florida) went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Cooper Rasmussen (Arkansas-Little Rock) finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base. On the mound, Evan Bogart (Cloud County CC) earned the win after tossing 5.1 innings, striking out four while allowing three hits, one run, and four walks. Seth Broadwell (Keiser University) secured the save with two scoreless, hitless innings, striking out one while allowing just one walk.
Saturday’s Schedule
Traverse City @ Richmond (2:05 PM ET)
Waterloo @ Duluth (3:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Richmond (4:35 PM ET)
Wausau @ Fond du Lac (4:05 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Lakeshore (5:05 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Willmar @ Bismarck (6:05 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Battle Creek @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)