Eau Claire 8, Waterloo 5
Eau Claire pulled away late to defeat Waterloo 8–5. The Express scored four runs over the final two innings to secure the victory. Jaxon Schumacher (Bradley University) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in two runs. Jake Busson ( University of Illinois-Chicago) went 1-for-2 with a double, recording two runs scored and one RBI. For Waterloo, Zach Davis (University of Louisville) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one stolen base. Dane Most (Minnesota State-Mankato) went 1-for-1, scoring once and stealing one base. Tommy Ches (Alma College) earned the win, throwing 2.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits, three walks, and one run.
Minot 6, Minnesota 3
Minot broke a late tie to defeat Minnesota 6–3. The Hot Tots scored four runs over the sixth and seventh innings to pull away for the victory. Alex Altmann (University of New Mexico) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, including a double, scoring three times, and driving in one run. Sohrab Rezaei (University of Toledo) went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base. For Minnesota, Brayden Kohls (Gustavus Adolphus College) went 2-for-4, including a home run, driving in two runs. Pete Johnson (Xavier University) went 1-for-4 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Lance Mittelman (Alcorn State University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits and one walk. Clayton Stewart (Georgia Southwestern University) earned the save, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one walk.
Madison 15, Wausau 4
Madison broke the game open early and cruised past Wausau 15–4. The Mallards scored in six different innings and finished with 16 hits in the victory. Davis Hamilton (University of Minnesota) went 3-for-6 with three RBI and one stolen base. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in one run and scoring once. Brayden Zllis (Illinois State University) went 2-for-6, including a double, scoring three times and driving in two runs. Lucas Schermer (UC Irvine) went 3-for-5, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Wausau, Gatlin Pitts (Western Kentucky University) went 1-for-4 with three RBI. Sawyer Tolk (University of Dayton) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and stealing one base. Ckyler Tengler (Arkansas State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits, two runs, and two walks.
Mankato 13, Bismarck 3
Mankato broke the game open in the sixth inning to defeat Bismarck 13–3. The MoonDogs scored 11 runs over the final four innings and collected 14 hits in the victory. Nico Libed (UC Santa Barbara) went 2-for-4, scoring three times and driving in three runs. Marvin Montenegro (Florida State University) went 2-for-5, including a triple, recording two runs scored and one RBI. Josey Williamson (University of Alabama) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Max Charles (Grand Canyon University) went 2-for-4, including a triple, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Evan Hughes (East Stroudsburg University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits, four walks, and two runs.
Eau Claire 12, Waterloo 10
Eau Claire erased an early deficit to outlast Waterloo 12–10. The Express scored six runs in the third inning and held off the Bucks in a high-scoring victory. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 2-for-5, including a three-run home run, finishing with five RBI. Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double, scoring three times. Jack Busson (University of Illinois-Chicago) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and scored twice. For Waterloo, Larry Edwards (McNeese State University) went 4-for-5, including a triple, scoring three times and stealing four bases. Braxton Bjur (Pima CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing six hits, five runs, and two walks. Jake Busson (University of Illinois-Chicago) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning while allowing one walk to close out the game.
Willmar 5, Badlands 2
Badlands broke a scoreless tie late to defeat Willmar 5–2. The Big Sticks scored four runs over the final two innings to secure the victory. Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording two runs scored and one RBI. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in two runs. Luke Kalfsbeek (Sacramento State University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four hits and four walks. Max Gast (University of Illinois-Chicago) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning while allowing one walk to close out the game.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Bismarck @ Mankato (12:05 PM CT)
Willmar @ Badlands (12:05 PM MT)
Minnesota @ Minot (3:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Madison (4:05 PM CT)
Richmond @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Rockford @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
La Crosse @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)