La Crosse 6, Wausau 3
The Steam erupted for five runs in the seventh inning to rally past the Ignite 6–3. Trailing late, the Steam capitalized on their final at-bat to complete the comeback and secure the victory. Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, scored twice, and reached base three times. Josie Brudos (Winona State University) went 2-for-4, including a two-run double that sparked the seventh-inning comeback, while scoring once. For the Ignite, Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) finished 2-for-3 with one run scored and one stolen base, while Quinn Marnocha ( South Dakota State University) went 1-for-2 with a double and scored once. Preslynn Baker (John Melvin Christian College) earned the complete-game victory, throwing seven innings with five strikeouts, allowing 10 hits, four walks, and three runs.
Madison 9, Mankato 3 (7 Homers)
The Night Mares jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Habaneros 9–3. Madison put on a home run show, blasting seven home runs while building a commanding advantage behind an 11-hit offensive performance and holding Mankato in check. Trinity Kennemer (Metro State University of Denver) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, including a solo home run. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. Kyra Smith (Colorado State University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Luciana Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Ava Carroll (University of Washington) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. For Mankato, Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, while Valerie VanZant (University of Minnesota-Crookston) went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Elena Krause (Stanford University) earned the win, throwing a complete game of seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing six hits, two walks, and one earned run.
Minot 9, Grand Forks 3
The Honeybees overcame an early deficit with a strong offensive push, defeating the Spitfires 9–3. After trailing early, the Honeybees scored four runs in the third inning and added four insurance runs in the sixth to pull away and secure the victory. Cayden Thomas (UNC-Pembroke) was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Ellen Tarjan (Adelphi University) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in two runs. Bridget Chapman (University of Delaware) went 2-for-2 while scoring twice. Sara Simon (West Liberty University) went 2-for-3 while scoring twice. Sarah Misner (Minot State University) went 1-for-1 with a double, driving in two runs. Madi Balk (University of Washington) earned the win, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing six hits, three runs, and three walks.
Wausau 13, La Crosse 0
The Ignite controlled the game from start to finish, defeating the Steam 13–0 in five innings. Wausau jumped ahead early and broke the game open with a five-run third inning and six-run fourth inning while holding the Steam scoreless throughout the shutout victory. Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-3 including a home run, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a triple, recording two runs scored and one RBI. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Brynn Daniel (Northwestern State University) went 2-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Marley Teasley (University of Washington) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in three runs, scoring three times, and stealing one base. Zoey Mills (East Florida State CC) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with nine strikeouts while allowing three hits and one walk.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Mankato @ Madison (5:05 PM CT)
Grand Forks @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Madison (7:35 PM CT)