The day featured several explosive offensive performances and strong pitching efforts across the league. The Traverse City Pit Spitters and Willmar Stingers powered their way to dominant wins with big offensive outbursts, while the Richmond Flying Mummies and Kenosha Kingfish used strong pitching to secure victories. The Lakeshore Chinooks and Waterloo Bucks also came through in close, low-scoring battles.
Richmond 9, Madison 5
The Flying Mummies used a six-run fifth inning to seize control and held off a late rally from the Mallards for a 9–5 victory. Eric Harper (Missouri Western) went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Landen Fry (Indiana University) finished 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Prince DeBoskie (University of Akron) drove in two runs, scored twice, and stole two bases. Danny Harris (Mesa CC) earned the win with six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out four.
Traverse City 19, Kalamazoo 12
The Pit Spitters erupted for 21 hits and never let up, defeating the Growlers 19–12 in a high-scoring slugfest. Cade Collins (Wofford College) powered the offense, going 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona)finished 3-for-7 with a home run, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored, while Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. Callum Early (University of Texas) added two doubles in a 2-for-6 performance, driving in one run and scoring twice. For Kalamazoo, Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 2-for-6 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored, while Brock Sell (Stanford University) hit a solo homer and stole two bases. Drew Ferguson (Saginaw Valley State University) earned the win with 2.1 hitless innings in relief, allowing three walks while striking out two.
Eau Claire 9, Thunder Bay 2
The Express used a strong start and consistent offense to defeat the Border Cats 9–2. Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) led the way, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, four runs scored, and three stolen bases. Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) added a 2-for-4 performance with two RBI, while CJ Varsho (Winona State University) scored twice and stole a base. Sawyer Hoffman (Winona State University) earned the win, tossing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing seven hits, one run, and one walk.
Battle Creek 3, Royal Oak 2
The Battle Jacks edged the Leprechauns 3–2 in a tightly contested matchup. Gehrig Goldbeck (University of Missouri) led Battle Creek’s offense, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, while Thomas Googins (William and Mary) added a 2-for-4 performance with a double. For Royal Oak, Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) hit a solo home run in the loss. Chris Iannuzzi (Southeastern (IA) CC) earned the win with two innings of relief, allowing three hits, one run, and one walk while striking out one, and Sam Bespoyasny (Concordia University) closed out the victory with a perfect ninth inning to earn the save.
Lakeshore 2, Wisconsin Rapids 1
The Chinooks used timely offense and strong pitching to edge the Rafters 2–1 in a low-scoring battle. Vinny Spotofoa (Northern Illinois University) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once, while Joshua Chairez (Riverside City CC) added a 2-for-3 performance with two runs scored. Nolan Sandee (Northern Illinois University) finished 1-for-4 and stole three bases. Ryan Brennecke (Wake Forest University) earned the win with five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out five.
Wausau 7, Fond du Lac 6
The Woodchucks held off a late comeback attempt from the Dock Spiders to secure a 7–6 victory. Brandon Durfee (University of Kansas) led Wausau’s offense, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base, while Noah Malone (Loyola Marymount University) finished 3-for-4 with an RBI. For Fond du Lac, Carter Kelley went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored, while Tyler Neises (Georgia Tech) added a 2-for-3 performance with an RBI and a run scored. Brady Wright (Santa Fe CC) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with five strikeouts while allowing eight hits, seven walks, and three runs.
Kenosha 6, Rockford 1
The Kingfish used a three-run third inning and strong pitching to defeat the Rivets 6–1. Ethan Moore (University of Missouri) went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI, while Dawson Downs (Grand Canyon) added an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. Jackson Sobel (University of Missouri) earned the win with seven innings of work, striking out eight while allowing just two hits and one run. Henry Johnson (University of Toledo) closed out the victory with two scoreless, hitless innings and four strikeouts.
Rochester 7, La Crosse 5
The Honkers jumped out early and held off a late push from the Loggers to secure a 7–5 victory. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) led Rochester’s offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) added a double with two RBI and two runs scored. For La Crosse, Mana Lau Kong (University of Hawaii) went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a run scored, while Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base. Alito McBean (San Diego State University) earned the win, tossing seven innings with seven strikeouts while allowing nine hits, four earned runs, and two walks.
Willmar 14, St. Cloud 4
The Stingers broke the game open with a seven-run surge across the middle innings, defeating the Rox 14–4. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) powered the offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored. Max Buettenback (Wichita State) added a solo home run, four runs scored, and a stolen base, while Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) finished 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. For St. Cloud, Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases. Eli Kokenge (University of Minnesota) earned the win with 2.1 innings of relief, allowing two hits, one run, and one walk.
Minot 8, Mankato 2
The Hot Tots used a strong offensive push in the middle innings to pull away from the MoonDogs in an 8–2 victory. Micah McCoy (Illinois Central CC) led the offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, while Joe DuSell (University of Cincinnati) added a double, two RBI, and a run scored. Christian Stratis (The Citadel) finished 2-for-3 with an RBI. Kahler Key (St. Cloud State University) delivered a dominant start, tossing four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk, and Ethan Blakeney (Blinn JC) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief.
Waterloo 3, Duluth 2
The Bucks rallied with a three-run fifth inning to overcome an early deficit and edge the Huskies 3–2. Larry Edwards (McNeese State University) led Waterloo’s offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored. For Duluth, Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Evan Peterson (Missouri Western State University) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, striking out two while allowing one hit, and Sam Skarich (Louisville) closed out the victory with a scoreless, hitless inning to earn the save.
Green Bay 5, Minnesota 2
The Rockers broke open a close game with a three-run eighth inning to defeat the Mud Puppies 5–2. Alejandro Covas (Kent State University) led the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, including a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) added a double, an RBI, and a run scored in a 2-for-4 effort. For Minnesota, Landon Jasper (Kirkwood CC) hit a solo home run, while Connor Larson added a double and an RBI. Kyle Knoll (University of Montevallo) earned the win with two scoreless, hitless innings, striking out two, and Dylan Mulcahy (University of Miami) closed out the victory with a perfect ninth inning, striking out all three batters faced.
Bismarck 9, Badlands 4
The Larks used a strong finish to pull away from the Big Sticks in a 9–4 victory. Trevor Goodwin (Indiana University Southeast) powered the offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and four RBI, while Michael Carrano Jr. (Illinois State University) added a home run, a double, and two RBI in a 2-for-4 performance. Logan Murphy (Bellarmine University) scored twice and drove in a run. For Badlands, Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Dylon Myrow (Nebraska University) scored twice and stole three bases. John Youens (Baylor University) added a solo home run and two runs scored. Gavin Przyvyla (Lansing CC) earned the win with 1.1 scoreless innings, and Zane Baltz (Alabama State University) secured the save with three scoreless innings and three strikeouts.
Saturday’s Schedule
Badlands @ Bismarck (12:05 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Green Bay (1:05 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Lakeshore (5:05 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Wausau (5:05 PM CT)
Waterloo @ Duluth (5:35 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Madison @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Eau Claire @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Badlands @ Bismarck (6:05 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Minot @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Rockford @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Willmar (7:05 PM CT)