Opening week continued with explosive offenses, dramatic comebacks, and dominant pitching performances across the league. The biggest fireworks came from the La Crosse Loggers and Bismarck Larks, who combined for 37 runs in a pair of offensive showcases, while the Badlands Big Sticks and Waterloo Bucks delivered thrilling extra-inning victories. Meanwhile, the Richmond Flying Mummies earned the first win in franchise history, and the Mankato MoonDogs continued their dominant start with another shutout victory.
Traverse City 7, Kalamazoo 5
The Traverse City Pit Spitters broke open a tight game with four runs in the seventh inning and held off a late push from the Kalamazoo Growlers to secure a 7–5 victory. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 1-for-2 with two RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base, while Caleb Mallory (Glen Oaks CC) added two more RBIs. Nathan Webb (Columbus State University) scored twice and swiped a base, and Cody Freitas (John A. Logan CC) went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored. For Kalamazoo, Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) recorded three stolen bases, while Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Kade Johnson (San Jacinto North CC) earned the win, tossing two innings with one strikeout while allowing two earned runs on one hit and four walks. Sam Pollack (Aquinas College) picked up the save with two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out one.
Battle Creek 1, Royal Oak 0
The Battle Creek Battle Jacks scratched across the game’s only run in the third inning and made it stand in a 1–0 pitchers’ duel over the Royal Oak Leprechauns. Sonnier Moses (Prairie View A&M University) drove in the lone run for Battle Creek, finishing 1-for-4 at the plate, while Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-3 with a double. Abel Ortiz (Coppin State University) earned the win with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts, allowing just one hit and one walk. Sam Bespoyasny (Concordia University) picked up the save with three hitless scoreless innings,, allowing two walks, while Craig Kabat (Gonzaga University) set the tone with a dominant start, tossing three scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, and only one hit allowed.
Richmond 11, Lakeshore 6
Madison 8, Wausau 3
The Madison Mallards jumped out to an early lead with four runs in the first inning and never looked back, defeating the Wausau Woodchucks 8–3 behind a 13-hit offensive performance. Jack Gold (Pomona-Pitzer) had a monster day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and two doubles, finishing with three RBIs, one run scored, and a stolen base. Marcelino Alonso (Indiana State University) went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base, while Cole Crafton (University of Illinois) finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Brock Lulewicz (McLennan CC) also added a 2-for-4 performance with a run scored. Kyle Lane (Harding University) earned the win for Madison, tossing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing three hits, one walk, and no earned runs.
Green Bay 15, Wisconsin Rapids 2
The Green Bay Rockers exploded offensively with 17 hits and crooked numbers throughout the game, rolling past the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 15–2 in a dominant road victory. Seungmin Shin (New Mexico Military CC) went 3-for-7 with a double, four RBIs, and a run scored. Bryson Webb (Central Michigan University) finished 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base, while Mike Dee (Georgia Tech) went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base. Eric Fernandez (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) added a 3-for-5 performance with an RBI and a run scored, and Zach Novakowski (Ramapo College) finished 2-for-5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. Caden Crask-Weeks (Drury University) earned the win for Green Bay, tossing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing one run on two hits and three walks.
Badlands 13, Minot 12
The Badlands Big Sticks outlasted the Minot Hot Tots in an 11-inning thriller, erupting late to secure a wild 13–12 comeback victory. Nathan Nance Jr. (Northwest Florida State CC) had a day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a three-run bomb and five RBIs. Jackson Ellison (Butler CC) finished 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one RBI, and a run scored, while Davis Goodwin (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Braylon Mitchell (University of Dayton) added a 3-for-5 performance with a triple, one RBI, and two runs scored. For Minot, Caleb Gipson (Georgia SW State University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, three runs scored, and three stolen bases. Chris Daniels (New Mexico State University) finished 1-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored, while TJ Stottlemyre (San Jacinto North CC) went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBIs, and a run scored. Griffin Sanchez (Bushnell University) earned the win for Badlands, tossing three innings with one strikeout while allowing one run on two hits and three walks. Christian Gross (Central Arizona CC) picked up the save with two innings of work, striking out five while allowing one earned run on four hits.
Waterloo 8, Thunder Bay 7
The Waterloo Bucks stormed back with three runs in the ninth inning before walking it off in the 10th to edge the Thunder Bay Border Cats 8–7 in a thrilling extra-inning battle. Caleb Seibers (Eastern Illinois University) delivered the game-winning run, finishing 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Mitchell Iliff (University of Sioux Falls) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, and two RBIs, while Kendric Sorgius (Ball State University) finished 1-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Zach Davis (University of Louisville) added two RBIs in a 1-for-3 performance, and Chase Porter (University of Louisville) came through in a pinch-hit opportunity with an RBI double. For Thunder Bay, Dante Smith (North Dakota State University) went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) finished 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. Sam Skarich (University of Louisiana-Monroe) earned the win for Waterloo, tossing a scoreless and hitless inning with three strikeouts over five batters faced while allowing two walks.
Mankato 10, Willmar 0
]The Mankato MoonDogs exploded for 10 runs over the first two innings and cruised to a dominant 10–0 shutout victory over the Willmar Stingers. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) had a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Cole Clark (UC Irvine) went 1-for-5 with a two-run double and a run scored, while Peyton Dickens (University of Houston) finished 1-for-5 with two RBIs and a run scored. Noah Libed (Grossmont CC) drove in two runs, and Carson Schmidt (University of Nebraska) went 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Nicholas Robb (Grand Canyon University) earned the win with a dominant start, tossing 6.2 shutout innings with six strikeouts while allowing just three hits and two walks. John Iacono (Biola University) closed out the game in relief, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.
La Crosse 19, Duluth 6
The La Crosse Loggers exploded offensively with 19 runs across the middle innings to overpower the Duluth Huskies 19–6 in a high-scoring rout despite being outhit 11–10. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-5 with a double, five RBIs, and two runs scored. Carson Ohland (Grand Canyon University) finished 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI, and four runs scored, while Ethan Clauss (Louisiana State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with four runs scored, four walks, and three stolen bases. Kelsen Johnson (Georgia SW State University) went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, while Chris Calico (UW-La Crosse) went 1-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Jose Lopez (Grand Canyon University) also contributed two RBIs and three runs scored. For Duluth, Vinny Smith (Skyline (CA) CC) went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored, while Blake Eckerle (University of Utah) finished 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Jalen Smith (Barry University) added a 2-for-5 performance with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. Peyton Olds (Sacramento City CC) earned the win for La Crosse, throwing 3.1 innings while allowing one earned run on four hits with one strikeout. Ryan Bevington (San Jacinto North CC) also turned in a dominant outing, tossing three scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing just one hit.
Kenosha 10, Rockford 7
Bismarck 18, St. Cloud 8
The Bismarck Larks exploded offensively with 18 runs and 16 hits, using huge fourth, sixth, and eighth innings to pull away from the St. Cloud Rox for an 18–8 victory. Noah Caceres (Illinois-Springfield) went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, finishing with four RBIs and two runs scored. Connor Guy (Virginia Tech) finished 2-for-6 with three RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Jordan Carter (Faulkner University) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Ricardo Aponte (Indiana University (PA)) added a 2-for-4 performance with an RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases. Hutson Guinn (East Florida State CC) went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs, and two runs scored, while Kaden Johnson (Concordia University-St. Paul) finished 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base. Kyle Graves (Barton CC) added two RBIs and two runs scored in a 1-for-3 outing. For St. Cloud, Jackson Akin (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, while Owen Estabrook (Columbia University) finished 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Gage Miller (Des Moines Area CC) earned the win for Bismarck, tossing 3.2 innings with four strikeouts while allowing one run on three hits. Gavin Parkerson ( University of Illinois) also dominated in relief, throwing one scoreless and hitless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one walk.
Fond du Lac 7, Eau Claire 3
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders used a balanced offensive attack and strong middle innings to pull away from the Eau Claire Express for a 7–3 victory in a rain-shortened eight-inning contest. Cameron Uzzillia (Central Florida CC) capitalized with runners on, driving in four runs in a 1-for-4 performance while scoring once. Evan Abbott (Emporia State University) went 3-for-4 with a triple, one RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Jaden Rose (Florida Gulf Coast University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base, while Cole Lockwood (Valparaiso University) went 1-for-1 with an RBI and three walks. Brady Blake (Kirkwood CC) scored twice and collected two stolen bases, while Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base. For Eau Claire, Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a run scored and two stolen bases. Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) went 1-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI, and two stolen bases, while Christian Bosque (Milwaukee School of Engineering) finished 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Tag Pacot (UT-Dallas) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing two runs on three hits and two walks.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Kenosha @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Richmond @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Rockford @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Eau Claire @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ Willmar (7:05 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)