The day featured several completed sweeps and a number of dramatic finishes across the league. The Growlers, Mallards, Woodchucks, Express, Rox, Larks, and Hot Tots all finished off series sweeps, while the Kingfish authored one of the biggest comebacks of the season, rallying from an eight-run deficit to defeat the Bucks 12–11. The Express delivered the night’s most dramatic finish, scoring six runs in the ninth inning to erase a three-run deficit and walk off the Border Cats, while the Larks secured a 10-inning walk-off victory over the Honkers. Offense was on display throughout the league, highlighted by 16-run performances from both the Growlers and Loggers, as well as a 14-run outburst by the Battle Jacks.
Kenosha 12, Waterloo 11
The Kingfish outslugged the Bucks 12–11 in a back-and-forth offensive battle, overcoming an early eight-run deficit to complete a dramatic comeback victory. Kenosha collected 14 hits and scored three runs in the eighth inning to take the lead for good. J.R. Nelson (University of Illinois) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs, scoring twice, and stealing three bases. Brian Gould (Creighton University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording three RBIs and two runs scored. Noah Brandt (Grand Valley State University) went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two stolen bases, while Ethan Sanchez (University of Northern Colorado) went 2-for-3, including a double, tallying two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base. For Waterloo, Jake Miller (Southeastern (IA) CC) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Bubby Dosztan-Campbell (Santa Barbara City CC) went 1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Kendric Sorgius (Ball State University) drove in two runs, scored once, and stole two bases, while Zach Davis (University of Louisville) went 2-for-6 with one run scored and two RBIs. Trent Kulig (John A. Logan CC) earned the win with 2.2 scoreless and hitless innings, allowing three walks. Nick Heitman (University of Iowa) picked up the save with a scoreless and hitless inning while allowing one walk.
Lakeshore 3, Fond du Lac 1
The Chinooks scored in each of the first three innings and rode a strong pitching performance to a 3–1 victory over the Dock Spiders. Nathan Hanel (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Jake Altman (Northern Kentucky University) went 1-for-3 and stole two bases, while Wyatt Gatlin (Georgia Highlands CC) went 1-for-4 with a double and scored once. Kyle Manship (Illinois State University) had a solid outing for the Dock Spiders, throwing three scoreless and hitless innings, collecting five strikeouts, and giving up just one walk. Nick Heisl (Bryant and Stratton (WI) CC) earned the win, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk. Zander Bretza (Ball State University) picked up the save with a perfect inning, striking out one batter.
Kalamazoo 16, Richmond 4
The Growlers completed the sweep in emphatic fashion, routing the Flying Mummies 16–4 behind a 10-hit offensive outburst. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs scored, and three stolen bases. Phillip Thigpen (Eastern Michigan University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Hutson Chance (University of Tennessee) went 1-for-4 with three RBIs, one run scored, and a stolen base. Nate Webb (Belmont University) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, finishing with two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs scored, and a stolen base, while Alex Adams (Air Force) went 2-for-4, scoring three times and stealing a base. For Richmond, Landen Fry (Indiana University) went 1-for-5 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Bryce Brassfield (St. Cloud State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing five hits and two runs.
Madison 6, Wisconsin Rapids 4
The Mallards completed the sweep with a 6–4 victory over the Rafters, overcoming an early deficit with four runs over the final three innings. Jack Gold (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 2-for-5 including a double, recording one RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. For Wisconsin Rapids, Jax LaGrand (Cisco JC) went 4-for-5 including a double, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing a base. Josiah Palomino (Point University) went 3-for-4 with one run scored. Logan Sarna (Harper CC) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit.
Royal Oak 4, Traverse City 2
The Leprechauns scored three runs in the fourth inning and made them stand up in a 4–2 victory over the Pit Spitters. Aamir Mitchell (Madonna University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with one run scored and two stolen bases. Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring twice. For Traverse City, Aaron Grant (University of Arkansas Pine Bluff) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring once and stealing two bases. Caleb Raymond (University of Michigan) earned the win with 1.2 perfect innings, striking out two. Kellen English (Indiana University) picked up the save with a scoreless inning while allowing one hit.
Battle Creek 14, Rockford 8
The Battle Jacks built a commanding lead with a five-run fourth and six-run sixth inning and held off a late push, defeating the Rivets 14–8 despite a five-run rally in the ninth by Rockford. AJ Lucas (Moberly Area CC) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in four runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording two RBIs and one run scored. Hunter Morgan (Dodge City CC) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, with two RBIs and two runs scored. Thomas Cooper (Valparaiso University (IN)) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Jacob Schott (Dodge City CC) went 3-for-5, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Rockford, Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) went 3-for-4, scoring once and swiping a bag. Alex Tabbert (Harper CC ) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and driving in two runs. Colin McCormick (Bradley University) went 1-for-3, recording two RBIs, one run scored and one stolen base. Craig Kabat (Gonzaga University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing just three hits and one walk.
Wausau 6, Green Bay 1
The Woodchucks completed the sweep with a 6–1 victory over the Rockers, pulling away late with three runs in the ninth after taking an early lead and limiting Rockford to just two hits in a dominant pitching and defensive performance. Jace Souza (Texas Tech University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, scored twice, and swiped a base. Jake Berkland (Minnesota State University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing four bases. Anthony Cole (University of West Georgia) went 2-for-5, driving in three runs. Dawson Harman (University of South Carolina) went 2-for-4, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing one base. Hunter Maddox (Hillsborough CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing four walks, two hits, and one run. Jack Garvey (University of New Orleans) picked up the save with two perfect innings and three strikeouts.
Eau Claire 8, Thunder Bay 5
The Express staged a dramatic late comeback to secure the sweep, erupting for six runs in the ninth inning to overcome a 5–2 deficit and walk it off against the Border Cats 8–5. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) delivered the winning blow with a walk-off grand slam. Mikey Muniz (Pima CC) went 2-for-3 scoring once. CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 2-for-4 including a double and scoring once. For Thunder Bay, Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) went 2-for-3 driving in one run and scoring once. Lincoln Pack (Pensacola State CC (FL)) went 2-for-4 including a double and scoring twice. Warren Bowe (University of St. Thomas (MN)) earned the win, throwing three innings with four strikeouts while allowing two hits, two runs, and one walk.
St. Cloud 9, Willmar 6
The Rox completed the sweep with a 9–6 victory over the Stingers, using a steady offensive attack to secure the win. Carter Heinsch (Augustana University) went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice. Cole Decker (Indiana University) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double. Tyler Holland (University of Arkansas) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, scoring twice. For Willmar, Jayton Greer (University of San Diego) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) went 2-for-5 scoring once, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Hunter Poe (McMurry University) earned the win, throwing 6.1 innings with two strikeouts while allowing nine hits, four earned runs, and one walk.
Bismarck 2, Rochester 1
Minot 5, Mankato 1
The Hot Tots completed the sweep with a 5–1 victory over the MoonDogs, pulling away late with a three-run ninth inning to seal the win. Nathan Belle (San Jacinto North CC) went 3-for-5 with one RBI. Kellan Burke (Cloud County CC) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring twice. For Mankato, Max Senesac (Golden West) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Anthony Avalos (Houston Christian University) went 3-for-4 including a double. Sam Stockman (University of St. Thomas (MN)) delivered a strong start for the MoonDogs, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits and one run. Kahler Key (St. Cloud State University) earned the win, also going seven innings with six strikeouts, allowing three hits, one run, and one walk.
La Crosse 16, Minnesota 8
The Loggers rolled to a dominant 16–8 victory over the Mud Puppies, overcoming an early deficit with a massive offensive surge that included seven runs in the second inning and five more in the third before pulling away late to secure the win. Gunnar Penzkover (Grand Canyon) went 3-for-5 including a triple and a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording three RBIs and two runs scored. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 2-for-3 scoring three times and driving in two runs. Tracen Cameron (Florida International University) went 1-for-3 driving in two runs and scoring twice. For Minnesota, Dayton Franke (South Dakota State University) went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run. Owen Bond (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. Connor Larsen (Century CC) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run. Ryan Bevington (San Jacinto North CC) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits and one walk.
Badlands 9, Duluth 2
The Big Sticks defeated the Huskies 9–2, using a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to pull away. Chris Fox (University of New Orleans) was perfect at the plate, going 1-for-1, scoring once, driving in two runs, and stealing one base. Chayton Fischer (UT Rio Grande Valley) went 3-for-5 with a double, driving in one run, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Davis Goodwin (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and one stolen base. For Duluth, Vinny Smith (Skyline (CA) CC) went 3-for-4 with one RBI. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4, scoring once and stealing one base. Evan Bogart (Cloud County CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing five hits, one run, and one walk.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Kenosha @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Minnesota @ Thunday Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Eau Claire @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Wausau (6:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Badlands @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Waterloo @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)