The Kenosha Kingfish and Battle Creek Bombers both a solid performance during todays game. The Kingfish came out on top winning over the Bombers with a final score of 6-3. A strong performance was by Kenosha’s RJ Pearson (University of Central Arkansas) who received two RBI. The Madison Mallards dominated the Rockford Rivets with an impressive final score of 12-3. The Mallards demolished the first inning scoring eight runs to capture the win over the Rivets. 

Kenosha Kingfish 6, Battle Creek Bombers 3

The Kenosha Kingfish dominated the Battle Creek Bombers with a solid ending game score of 6-3. The Kingfish pulled it together during the top of the eighth inning scoring two runs to capture the win. Bombers John Malcom (Vanderbilt) hit one home run along with one RBI. Kenosha’s RJ Pearson (University of Central Arkansas) received two RBI during todays game. The winnings pitcher was Nate Seprosky (University of Rhode Island) for the Kingfish while the saving pitcher was Jacob DeLabio (Carthage College).  The losing pitcher was Battle Creek’s Sawyer Allen (Hillsdale College).  

Traverse City Pit Spitters 2, Green Bay Booyah 0

The Traverse City Pit Spitters shut out the Green Bay Booyah with an ending game score of 2-0. The Pit Spitters had a total of two runs and ten hits throughout todays game. Traverse Cities Daniel Head (New Mexico State) hit one double and one RBI. The winning pitcher was Kyle Jones (University of Toledo) who pitched six innings with no runs and one strike out. The saving pitcher was Joe Pace (University of Michigan) during his one inning of work. Green Bay’s losing pitcher was Chris Jefferson (New Mexico State) gave up one run and six hits during his seven innings of work. 

Kalamazoo Growlers 3, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 6

The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders beat the Kalamazoo Growlers with an ending game score of 6-3. The Spiders started off the game strong in the first innings scoring three runs to begin their lead over the Growlers. Kalamazoo’s Joel Brewer (University of South Carolina) hit one triple and one RBI. Zack Prajzner (Notre Dame) had one double and Aaron Anderson (Flagler) hit two RBI for Fond du Lac. The winning pitcher was Spiders Kyle Hall (Indiana Wesleyan) who pitched two innings with no runs and one strike out. The saving pitcher was Brock Weirather (Grinnell College) during the last inning while Kalamazoo’s losing pitcher was Ralph Gambino (Pennsylvania State University). 

Madison Mallards 12, Rockford Rivets 3

The Madison Mallards demolished the Rockford Rivets with a strong final score of 12-3. The Mallards crushed the first inning scoring eight runs to capture the win over the Rivets. Jordan Stephens (Miami Ohio) received two RBI and one double for Madison. Another strong performance was by Austin Blazevic (Southeast Missouri) who hit two RBI for the Mallards. Brian Weissert (Fordham University) was the games winning pitcher with no runs, no hits, and four strike outs during his three inning at the mound. The saving pitcher was Matt Morgan (UW-Stevens Point) and the losing pitcher was Rockford’s Johnny Czeslawski (Northern Iowa Area). 

Duluth Huskies 2, Thunder Bay Border Cats 4

The Thunder Bay Border Cats defeated the Duluth Huskies with a final score of 4-2. The Border Cats had a total of four runs and five hits throughout todays game. Ryne Edmondson (Houston Baptist University) and Joe Jimenez (Chapman University (CA)) hit one double and one RBI from Thunder Bay. The winning pitcher was Kyle Wellman (Hendrix College (AR)) who pitched seven innings giving up two runs, nine hits, and four strike outs. The saving pitcher was Border Cats with no runs and three strike outs during his two innings of work. The losing pitcher was Huskies Beau Wills (Concordia Wisconsin). 

Wisconsin Woodchucks 9, Lakeshore Chinooks 4 (Game #1)

The Wisconsin Woodchucks crushed the Lakeshore Chinooks during game #1 with an ending game score of 9-4. The Woodchucks had a total of nine runs and fourteen hits during the teams series. Woodchucks TJ Reeves (University of Alabama) hit two home runs along with two RBI. Lakeshore’s Troy Black (Faulkner) also hit one home run and one RBI during todays game. The winning pitcher was Wisconsin’s Nick Vanderhoef (Barry University) who pitched five innings with one run, two hits, and three strike outs. The losing pitcher was Chinooks Cole Wilson (MSOE). 

Wisconsin Woodchucks 8, Lakeshore Chinooks 3 (Game #2)

The Wisconsin Woodchucks beat the Lakeshore Chinooks with a solid final score of 8-3. The Woodchucks had a consistent second and third innings scoring three runs each to capture and steal the win over the Chinooks. Lakeshore’s Trent Bauer (Western Illinois) had one double and one RBI during todays game. A strong performance was by Alejandro Gonzalez (Waldorf University) who received four RBI and one double from Wisconsin. The winning pitcher was Beau Nichols (Lincoln Memorial University) who pitched six innings giving up two runs, four hits, and eight strike outs. The losing pitcher was Chinooks Jacob Schellpfeffer (Ellsworth College).  

Mankato MoonDogs 4, Waterloo Bucks 2

The Mankato MoonDogs defeated the Waterloo Bucks with a final score of 4-2. The MoonDogs had a total of four runs and eleven hits throughout todays game. Mankato’s Garrett Gilbert (Creighton) hit three RBI and one double. Waterloo’s Mike Nyisztor (Rutgers) and Patrick Ferguson (Kent State) received one RBI. The winning pitcher was Shane Barringer (Bellarmine) who pitched eight innings with one run, six hits, and four strike outs. The saving pitcher was Mankato’s Brett Newberg (Austin Peay State) while the losing pitcher was Bucks Noah Conlon (UC- San Diego). 

La Crosse Loggers 4, Bismarck Larks 11

The Bismarck Larks dominated the La Crosse Loggers with a solid final score 11-4. The Larks scored a consistent number of runs throughout todays game to continue their win. Damon Lux (Duke) hit one home run and two RBI for Bismarck. Another strong performance was by teammate Wyatt Ulrich (St. Johns (MN)) who hit two doubles. The games winning pitcher was Josh Gray (LSU-Alexandria) who gave up up four runs and six strike outs during his six inning at the mound. The losing pitcher was Loggers Tristan Harvin (Birmingham Southern). 

Kokomo Jackrabbits 3, Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 9

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters won against the Kokomo Jackrabbits with an ending game score of 9-3. The Rafters had a total of nine runs and twelve hits throughout this afternoons battle. Home runs were hit by Wisconsin’s Davion Downey (Baylor) and Matt Oldham (Elon). Oldham also received three RBI assisting to the Rapids Rafters domination. Jack Sinclair (UCF) was the games winning pitcher with three runs, six hits, and four strike outs during his five innings of work. The losing pitcher was Jackrabbits Lucas Folmar (Mercyhurst). 

Rochester Honkers 0, St. Cloud Rox 8

The St. Cloud Rox shut out and demolished the Rochester Honkers this afternoon with a final score of 8-0. The Rox started off the game scoring two runs in the first and they continued the momentum throughout the nine innings. Hance Smith (California-Berkeley) hit one home run along with two RBI for St. Cloud. Rox Garett Delano (Brown University) had two double hitting assists. The winning pitcher was St. Cloud’s Nick Desalvo (LIU Brooklyn) who pitched a solid seven innings giving up no runs, three hits, and striking out seven. The losing pitcher was Honkers Mike Lopez (Cal State San Marcos) pitching five innings. 

Eau Claire Express 1, Willmar Stingers 4

The Willmar Stingers beat the Eau Claire Express with a close ending game score of 4-1. The Stingers had a total of four runs and seven hits throughout todays game. Justin King (Alabama) had two RBI for the Stingers. Express’ Brock Burton (Grand Canyon) and Sam Kohnle (Winona State) both hit one double each. The winning pitcher was Willmar Polo Portela (Cumberland) with one run and three strike outs during his five innings of work. The saving pitcher was Aldo Fernandez (New Mexico State) while the losing pitcher was Nick Alvarado (Illinois-Springfield). 

 

GREAT PLAINS EAST STANDINGS

TEAM        WIN    LOSS     PCT.

Eau Claire    16         12      0.571

La Crosse     16         14      0.533

Duluth          13         12      0.520

Waterloo      11         16      0.407

Thunder Bay 9        20     0.310

 

Schedule for August 5: 

St. Cloud @ Mankato (6:35 pm) 

Battle Creek @ Madison (6:35 pm) 

Bismarck @ Eau Claire (6:35 pm) 

Traverse City @ Lakeshore (6:35 pm) 

Kalamazoo @ Wisconsin Woodchucks (6:35 pm) 

Willmar @ Rochester (6:35 pm) 

Duluth @ La Crosse (6:35 pm) 

Green Bay @ Rockford (6:35 pm) 

Kokomo @ Fond du Lac (6:35 pm) 

Thunder Bay @ Waterloo (6:35 pm) 

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters @ Kenosha (7:05 pm)