The Eau Claire Express continued to set the pace in the Great Plains East, earning a 5–1 victory over the Duluth Huskies behind a strong all-around performance. Across the league, teams battled for key wins as the playoff race continued to heat up.

Kalamazoo 10, Richmond 8

The Growlers built an early lead and held off a late rally from the Flying Mummies to earn a 10–8 victory. Kalamazoo scored four runs in the second inning and added insurance in the sixth before Richmond mounted a comeback that fell just short. DeMir Heidelberg (Eastern Michigan University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Brock Sell (Stanford University) finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. For Richmond, Drew Phillips (Valparaiso University) went 1-for-3 with a home run, tallying three RBI and two runs scored, while Prince DeBoskie (University of Akron) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI, and two stolen bases. Liam Golden (Stanford University) earned the win, throwing 6.1 innings with eight strikeouts while allowing two hits, three runs, and six walks. Gavin Jones (Kent State University) recorded the save, striking out three of the five batters he faced while allowing one hit and one run.

Thunder Bay 12, Rochester 6

The Border Cats used a six-run second inning to take control and never looked back in a 12–6 victory over the Honkers. Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Ayden Hadley (Northwest Missouri St. University) finished 3-for-5 with a double, recording one RBI and two runs scored. Jesus Vasquez (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. For Rochester, Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice, while Jacob Neutz (Central Michigan) finished 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs. Tyler Bribiescas (University of Arkansas-Monticello) earned the win, throwing 6.2 innings with nine strikeouts while allowing six hits, five runs, and two walks.

Lakeshore 5, Madison 1

The Chinooks used an early lead and a strong all-around performance to defeat the Mallards 5–1. Lakeshore scored twice in the first inning and added insurance in the fifth and sixth to remain atop the Great Lakes West standings. Toufic Khabie (Stony Brook University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs. David Mysza (University of San Diego) finished 2-for-3 with a home run, driving in two runs, while CJ Trask (Minnesota State University) went 2-for-3 with a double and scored once. Eli Niemiec (UW-Whitewater) earned the win, throwing eight innings with seven strikeouts while allowing eight hits, two walks, and one run.

Eau Claire 5, Duluth 1

The Express used timely offense and strong pitching to defeat the Huskies 5–1. Adam Salazar (Hope International University) went 2-for-3 with a home run, driving in two runs. Jaxon Schumacher (Bradley University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice, while Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) added a solo home run in a 1-for-3 performance. Jackson Niederwerder (Charleston Southern University) earned the win, throwing 3.1 innings with four strikeouts while allowing two hits, two walks, and one run.

Green Bay 14, Wisconsin Rapids 6

The Rockers erupted offensively to defeat the Rafters 14–6 in a high-scoring battle. Green Bay scored in six different innings, using a 13-hit attack to secure the victory. Dawon Schmidt (St. Cloud State University) went 2-for-3 with a double, recording three RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Stefan Di Corrado (Dartmouth College) finished 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored. Landon Schaefer (Kansas State University) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Boone Kirst (Winona State University) went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases, while Brayden Pleau (Grand Valley State) finished 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. For Wisconsin Rapids, Bennet Crerar (Princeton University) went 4-for-5 and scored once. Owen Ripley (Carroll University) earned the win, throwing five innings with two strikeouts while allowing eight hits and four runs.

Traverse City 11, Rockford 4

The Pit Spitters used a strong offensive performance to defeat the Rivets 11–4. Traverse City collected 14 hits, including a five-run fourth inning that broke the game open and helped secure the victory. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 3-for-4 with a home run, driving in three runs and stealing one base. Noah Gerrick (Wofford College) added a strong performance at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run. Kyle Timko (Maryville College (TN)) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing six hits, two runs, and two walks.

Kenosha 8, Wausau 3

The Kingfish overcame an early deficit with a strong offensive performance to defeat the Woodchucks 8–3. Kenosha scored four runs in the third inning and added three more in the sixth to pull away, collecting 12 hits in the victory. Matthew Cormier (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Crete Slattery (Ripon College) was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Tate Bender (Marian University (IN)) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. For Wausau, Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in three runs. Kaeb Stebbins (Marian University (IN)) earned the win, throwing four scoreless, hitless innings with five strikeouts.

Willmar 9, Badlands 5

The Stingers battled back from an early five-run deficit to earn a 9–5 victory over the Big Sticks. Kobe Elkmeier (University of Minnesota) went 3-for-4, scoring twice and driving in two runs. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording two RBI, while Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) finished 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored.Cole Spitzer (Gustavus Adolphus College) earned the win, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout while allowing three walks.

Bismarck 15, Minot 8

The Larks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Hot Tots 15–8. Drew Kleinheider (Saint Louis University) went 2-for-3 with a triple, finishing with four RBI. Jackson Crider (Drury University) went 1-for-5 with a home run, recording two RBI. Trevor Goodwin (Indiana University Southeast) finished 1-for-4 with a home run, tallying four RBI and two runs scored. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 4-for-6 with a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored, while Keegan Landis (Colorado Mesa University) went 4-for-6 with a pair of doubles, scoring four times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Minot, Adrian Dominguez (University of New Orleans) went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. Tyler Humphrey (Illinois Central College) went 2-for-2, scoring twice and driving in one run. Luke Zimmer (University of Jamestown) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits, four walks, and two runs.

Mankato 9, St. Cloud 6

After trailing early, Mankato broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning and added runs in the later innings to complete the comeback victory. Sam Erickson (Lamar University) went 1-for-5 with three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Mikey Valdivia (Minnesota State University) finished 3-for-4 with one RBI. For St. Cloud, Aidan Mouton (University of Kansas) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double, scoring twice. Travis Godfrey (University of Minnesota Morris) earned the win, throwing 4.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one run. Kaeden Guida (Minnesota State University) recorded the save, throwing 1.1 perfect innings with two strikeouts.

La Crosse 22, Waterloo 3

The Loggers erupted for a dominant offensive performance, defeating the Bucks 22–3. La Crosse collected 20 hits and broke the game open with a seven-run fifth inning and a four-run sixth before adding ten runs in the final frame to secure the commanding victory. Kelsen Johnson (Georgia SW State University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Easton Arendt (Winona State University) finished 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. Noah Jones (Georgia SW State University) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Maxwell Kalk (Ball State University) went 4-for-5 with a double, tallying four RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Eason Hurd (Madison CC) finished 4-for-7 with three runs scored, one RBI, and two stolen bases. Chris Calico (UW-La Crosse) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base, while Lukas Buckner (Coastal Carolina University) went 3-for-6, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Noe Novella (Biola University) earned the win, throwing four innings with four strikeouts while allowing four hits, three walks, and two earned runs.

Minnesota 4, Fond du Lac 3

The Mud Puppies rallied late to secure a 4–3 comeback victory over the Dock Spiders. Owen Strey (Creighton University) went 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. For Fond du Lac, Ben Kinglitsch (Florida State University) went 1-for-3 with a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Owen Weadge (University of Sioux Falls) earned the win, throwing six innings with seven strikeouts while allowing seven hits, three walks, and one earned run. Logan Campbell (South Dakota State University) earned the save, throwing two perfect innings with two strikeouts.

 

 

Thursday’s Schedule

Royal Oak @ Battle Creek (4:05 PM ET)

Richmond @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)

Rochester @ Thunder Bay (7:05 PM ET)

Royal Oak @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)

Green Bay @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)

Wausau @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)

Traverse City @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)

La Crosse @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Minot @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)

Duluth @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)

Madison @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)

Minnesota @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)

Badlands @ Willmar (7:05 PM CT)