The Eau Claire Express and the St.Cloud Rox are now the only teams that remain undefeated in the second half of the season as they win their second series in a row. The Eau Claire Express had an explosive eighth inning scoring 17 runs with 14 hits on the night. Four teams split their series and seven teams won their second game in a row to take their series.
Duluth Huskies 5, La Crosse Loggers 2
The Huskies rallied back to split the series against the La Crosse Loggers 5-2. The Huskies took the lead in the fourth inning scoring two runs with RBI singles by Hudson Sapp (University of Mississippi) and Jared Mettam (Saint Mary’s College). Sapp had two hits with one RBI. Kristian Campbell (Georgia Tech) and Eduardo Rosario (University Nebraska Omaha) both had a double with an RBI. Devin Dodson (Friends University) led the team on the mound throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts allowing only two runs to score.
Traverse City Pit Spitters 11, Kokomo Jackrabbits 2
The Traverse City Pit Spitters took the series as they defeated the Kokomo Jackrabbits 11-2. Christian Beal (University of Richmond) reached base five times with four singles and a walk along with two stolen bases. Jakob Marsee (Central Michigan University) had three hits including a double, walk, RBI and two stolen bases. Alec Atkinson (Yale University) went two for three at the plate with two walks and three stolen bases. Mason Patel (Georgia State University) started the game and had the win on the mound throwing six innings with four strikeouts. The Pit Spitters generated 17 hits with 11 stolen bases.
Wausau Woodchucks 17, Madison Mallards 8
The Wausau Woodchucks won their second game in a row as they took the series against the Madison Mallards 17-8. Brent Widder (University of Evansville) scored the Woodchucks first run with a home run in the first inning. The Woodchucks scored five runs in back to back innings with a three run home run and an RBI double by Hunter Dorraugh (San Jose State University). Dorraugh earned Northwoods League Player of the Night with three hits, four RBI and four walks. Amani Larry (University of New Orleans) reached base four times with a double scoring twice. Nik Levensteins (University of North Georgia) had two hits with a home run and five RBI.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks 6, Kenosha Kingfish 2
The Battle Creek Battle Jacks take their first series of the second half of the season taking down the Kenosha Kingfish 6-2. Jackson Braden (Middle Georgia State University) led the team on the mound, throwing the first 5.2 innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only two runs to score. Caleb Lanoux (Middle Georgia State University) closed the game throwing the last 3.1 innings with four strikeouts. Aaron Dolney (Eastern Michigan University) drove in two runs with a single and two stolen bases. The Battle Jacks generated five hits with eight walks to earn the win.
Lakeshore Chinooks 11, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 3
The Lakeshore Chinooks rallied back to split the series against the Fond du lac Dock Spiders 11-3. The Chinooks scored eight runs in the seventh inning to take the lead. Joey Spence (Notre Dame) hit the only home run of the game along with a double and two RBI. Stephen Hrustich (Northwestern University) also had two hits with a double and two RBI. Tommy Lamb (Creighton University) started the game throwing four innings with five strikeouts and Jackson Reid (Lenoir-Rhyne University) had the win on the mound pitching three scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
Rockford Rivets 2, Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 1
The Rockford Rivets split another series against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 2-1. Kyle Seebach (Northern Illinois University) earned Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night throwing six innings with eleven strikeouts allowing only one run to score. Noah Ruen (Tyler Junior College) finished the game throwing the last three innings with four strikeouts giving up only one hit. Brendan Bobo had two hits with one RBI. Dylan Robertson (Iowa Western Community College) and Tony Lindwedel (Notre Dame) both had one hit with a double.
Mankato MoonDogs 7, Minnesota Mud Puppies 1
The Mankato MoonDogs won their second game in a row at their home field against the Minnesota Mud Puppies 7-1. John Newman Jr. (University of California, Santa Barbara) led the team with three hits, a double, three RBI and three stolen bases. Sean Ross (Indiana State University) also had two hits with three RBI and three stolen bases. Corey Sanchez (San Jose State University) had the win on the mound throwing five innings with four strikeouts giving up only one hit and one run. The MoonDogs generated ten hits and no errors on the field to earn the win.
Green Bay Rockers 10, Kalamazoo Growlers 8
The Green Bay Rockers split the series against the Kalamazoo Growlers 10-8. The Rockers scored five runs in the second inning with a three run home run by Brendan Ryan (University of Kansas). Ryan had three hits with three RBI and two stolen bases. Griffin Stevens (Tiffin University) drove in the fifth run of the second inning with a double to center field. Stevens had one hit with three RBI. Will Semb (University of Minnesota) threw six innings with ten strikeouts to earn the win on the mound.
St.Cloud Rox 6, Rochester Honkers 3
The St.Cloud Rox remain undefeated as they win their fourth game in a row against the Rochester Honkers 6-3. The Rox scored three runs in the first inning with a two run triple by Charlie Condon (University of Georgia). Condon scored once as he reached base twice. The Rox scored their final three runs in the eighth inning with an RBI double by John Nett (St. Cloud State University) and an RBI single by Trevor Austin (Mercer University). Tyler Cornett (West Texas A&M University) had the win on the mound throwing the last 2.1 innings with four strikeouts giving up zero hits.
Eau Claire Express 17, Bismarck Larks 5
The Eau Claire Express took the series against the Bismarck Larks 17-5. The Express had an explosive eighth inning to advance their lead scoring eight runs. Reed Latimer (University of Montevallo) led the team with four hits including a double, home run and five RBI. Charlie Saum (Stanford University) went two for four with a double and three RBI. Sam Kuchinski (University of Montevallo) scored three times reaching first with five walks. Ethan Louthan (Oklahoma College-Tonkawa) had the win on the mound pitching three innings with four strikeouts allowing one run to score.
Willmar Stingers 7, Waterloo Bucks 6
The Willmar Stingers won their second game in a row against the Waterloo Bucks 7-6. Will Safford led the team with two doubles and two RBI. Nick Terrell (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) also had a multi-hit game with a single, double and one RBI scoring each time he reached base. Dylan Matela (Georgia State University) threw 2.1 innings with five strikeouts allowing one run to score. John Bezdicek (Kennesaw State University) had the win on the mound, throwing the last two innings with three strikeouts giving up zero hits.
Sunday’s Schedule:
Wisconsin @ Fond du Lac (1:05pm)
Rockford @ Green Bay (1:05pm)
Kalamazoo @ Wausau (1:05pm)
St.Cloud @ Duluth (3:05pm)
Wisconsin @ Fond du Lac (3:35pm)
Battle Creek @ Kenosha (4:05pm)
Kokomo @ Traverse City (5:05pm)
La Crosse @ Rochester (5:05pm)
Willmar @ Mankato (5:05pm)
Madison @ Lakeshore (5:05pm)
Eau Claire @ Bismarck (5:35pm)
