To conclude Wednesday’s games six teams split their two game series. The Willmar Stingers continue their success earning their sixth win in a row against the Waterloo Bucks 20-2. The La Crosse Loggers gave the St.Cloud Rox their first loss of the second half of the season with a 5-3 victory. 

Madison Mallards 4, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 0

The Madison Mallards bounced back to split the series against the Fond du lac Dock Spiders 4-0. Jack Merrifield (Louisiana State University) had the first hit of the game and scored on a single by Payton Smith (Georgia Gwinnett College). Adrian Mella (Southeastern University) had a double, scoring the second run of the game. Scott Shaw (Rider University) had two hits with a triple and an RBI. Beau Nichols (Lincoln Memorial University) had the win on the mound throwing a scoreless seven innings with eleven strikeouts giving up one hit. 

Kenosha Kingfish 9, Kalamazoo Growlers 1

The Kenosha Kingfish won their second series in a row against the Kalamazoo Growlers 9-1. The Kingfish scored five runs in the third inning with an RBI double by Drake Westcott (University of Louisville) and three RBI singles by Taylor Darden (University of the Incarnate Word), Zack Carinci (Case Western Reserve University) and Josh Leslie (McNeese State University). Darden had three hits with three RBI including a home run. Jay Beshears (Northwestern University) had four hits, scoring twice as he reached base. Victor Loa (Texas State University) was the starting pitcher throwing five innings with four strikeouts allowing only one run to score.

Battle Creek Battle Jacks 5, Traverse City Pit Spitters 2

The Battle Creek Battle Jacks rallied back in a 10 inning game to split the series with the Traverse City Pit Spitters 5-2. In the top of the 10th inning Billy Hancock (Mount Marty College) drove a triple to right field to score two runs. Aaron Dolney (Eastern Michigan University) drove in the final run of the game with a sac fly. Hancock had three hits with two RBI and a stolen base. Caleb Lanoux (Middle Georgia State University) started the game on the mound throwing 5.1 innings with six strikeouts giving up only two hits. The Battle Jacks had nine hits to earn the win. 

Lakeshore Chinooks 7, Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 1

To split the series the Lakeshore Chinooks defeated the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 7-1. Jack Firestone (Purdue University) scored the first runs of the game with a home run to center field. Josh Johnson (Kent State University) had a double with two RBI and two stolen bases on the night. Marcus Cline (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) had the only multi-hit game with a single and a double scoring once. Eric Chalus (Kent State University) earned the win throwing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts giving up three hits. Luke Schafer (Ball State University) closed the game throwing the last two innings with four strikeouts. 

Mankato MoonDogs 11, Bismarck Larks 0

For their third win of the second half of the season, the Mankato MoonDogs split the series with the Bismarck Larks 11-0. Drew Buhr (Bellarmine University) led the MoonDogs to a victory throwing six innings with eight strikeouts giving up only two hits. Sean Ross (Indiana State University) continues his success at the plate with two hits including a double, home run and five RBI. Kai Roberts (University of Utah) also had a home run with two hits and two RBI. Dustin Crenshaw (Grand Canyon University) reached base five times with one hit and four walks scoring three times he reached base. The MoonDogs had 10 hits with 11 walks to take the win. 

Wausau Woodchucks 10, Green Bay Rockers 3

The Wausau Woodchucks won their sixth game in a row as they took the series against the Green Bay Rockers 10-3. The Woodchucks scored four runs in the first inning with an RBI double by Ryan Sepede (Brigham Young University) and RBI single by Chase Hug (University of Evansville). Sepede had one hit with three RBI and two walks. Zach Levenson (University of Miami) led the team with two hits including a double, two RBI and a walk scoring each time he reached base. Mike Schicker (Chattanooga State Community College) had the win on the mound throwing 3.1 innings with three strikeouts allowing one run to score. The Woodchucks had eighth hits with zero errors on the field. 

Rockford Rivets 11, Kokomo Jackrabbits 10

The Rockford Rivets rallied back to split the series against the Kokomo Jackrabbits 11-10. Dustin Allen (University of San Diego) led the team with three hits including a double, walk, hit by pitch and an RBI with a stolen base. Dylan Robertson (Iowa Western Community College) reached base twice with a hit, walk and two RBI. Aaron Husson (Central Michigan University) earned the win on the mound throwing two innings with four strikeouts giving up one hit. Alex Pipes (Parkland College) closed the game throwing the last two innings with five strikeouts. 

Eau Claire Express 3, Duluth Huskies 1

The Eau Claire Express earned their seven game of the second half of the season as they swept the Duluth Huskies 3-1. Alec Baker (Dallas Baptist University) led his team throwing six innings with nine strikeouts allowing zero runs to score. Cadyn Schwabe (North Dakota State University) scored the only runs of the game with a three run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Clay Conn (University of Illinois at Chicago) had a multi-hit game with a single and a double. 

La Crosse Loggers 5, St.Cloud Rox 3

The La Crosse Loggers bounced back to split the series against the St.Cloud Rox 5-3. The Loggers rallied to take the lead in the top of the eighth inning with a two run double by Xavier Casserilla (Wichita State University). Aidan Sweatt (University of North Florida) and Carson Hornung (University of South Carolina) led their team with two hits each. Chase Chatman (Florida SouthWestern State College) was the starting pitcher throwing five innings with seven strikeouts. Grady Gorgen (Troy University) closed the game throwing the last inning with three strikeouts. The Loggers combined for eight hits to take the win. 

Willmar Stingers 20, Waterloo Bucks 2

The WIllmar Stingers continue their success winning their sixth game in a row against the Waterloo Bucks 20-2. The Stingers had an explosive inning scoring 10 runs. JT Navyac (California State University, Fullerton) led the offense with four hits, two doubles and six RBI. Zac Corbin (Kennesaw State University) contributed with three hits, a double and four RBI. Nick Terrell (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) reached base four times with two hits, two walks and three RBI. Sam Malec (University of Minnesota) had the win on the mound throwing the first five innings with three strikeouts. Will Roguske (Illinois State University) was the closing pitcher, throwing two innings with four strikeouts. 

Thursday’s Schedule: 

Kokomo @ Battle Creek (6:35pm) 

Traverse City @ Kalamazoo (6:35pm) 

Green Bay @ Madison (6:35pm) 

Rochester @ Waterloo (6:35pm) 

Rockford @ Kenosha (6:35pm) 

St.Cloud @ Eau Claire (6:35pm) 

Wausau @ Wisconsin (6:35pm) 

Mankato @ Duluth (6:35pm) 

Bismarck @ La Crosse (6:35pm) 

Fond du Lac @ Lakeshore (6:35pm) 

Minnesota @ Willmar (6:35pm)