Published On: June 5th, 2026

Traverse City’s extra-inning walk-off thriller over Kalamazoo stood out as the game of the day, while dominant wins from teams like St. Cloud and Thunder Bay showcased just how explosive the bats were across the slate.

Traverse City 11, Kalamazoo 10

The Pit Spitters erased a late deficit and dramatically completed the comeback, scoring the winning run in the 10th inning for an 11–10 walk-off victory over the Growlers in a wild back-and-forth extra-inning thriller. Noah Gerrick (Wofford College) went 3-for-6 and delivered the game-winning hit, finishing with three RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Zach Carlson (Northwestern University) went 3-for-5 with a double, driving in three RBI and scoring once. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 3-for-6 with a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. For Kalamazoo, Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double, finishing with three RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Case Sullivan (Valparaiso University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in two RBI and scoring twice, while Hutson Chance (University of Tennessee) went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI. Charlie Wolf (Princeton University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing just one hit and one walk to close out the victory.

Thunder Bay 13, La Crosse 4

The Border Cats exploded for 10 runs in the first inning and never looked back, cruising to a 13–4 victory over the Loggers behind a 13-hit offensive attack. Dante Smith (North Dakota State University) was an RBI machine, going 2-for-5 with a triple and a double, driving in six RBI and scoring once. Dylan Snead (Ottawa University (KS)) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base. Jesus Vasquez (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-4 with two RBI. For La Crosse, Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, while Gunnar Penzkover (Grand Canyon) went 2-for-5 with a triple, driving in one RBI and scoring once. Carson Small (University of New Orleans) earned the win, throwing six innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits, two runs, and two walks.

Richmond 7, Royal Oak 3

The Flying Mummies used a four-run surge over the final three innings to pull away from the Leprechauns and secure a 7–3 victory in a tightly contested matchup. Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) went 2-for-5, scoring twice, driving in two RBI, and stealing one base. DJ Scheumann (Ball State University) went 2-for-5 with a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases. For Royal Oak, Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-3 with a double and one stolen base. Aamir Mitchell (Madonna University) stole three bases. Nick Julian (Central Christian College) set the tone with a strong start, throwing four innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits and one run.

Madison 9, Wausau 7

The Mallards rallied for eight runs over the final three innings, including a seven-run seventh, to stun the Woodchucks 9–7 and claim another dramatic chapter in the rivalry between the two Wisconsin foes. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 3-for-5, recording two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Jack Gold (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-4, scoring twice and driving in one RBI. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 3-for-5, scoring once and stealing one base. For Wausau, Anthony Cole (University of West Georgia) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, while Jake Berkland (Minnesota State University) went 1-for-5 with a triple, driving in two RBI. Anthony Karbowski (University of Louisville) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit. Eli Hoyt (University of Louisville) got the save, throwing two perfect innings and striking out four of the six batters he faced.

Battle Creek 4, Wisconsin Rapids 1

The Battle Jacks used early momentum and steady run support throughout the middle innings to defeat the Rafters 4–1. AJ Lucas (Moberly Area CC) drove in two RBI. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-4 with a double and scored once. Thomas Cooper (Valparaiso University (IN)) scored twice. Jake Stedman (Moberly Area CC) went 1-for-4 with a double. Lorent Hoti (St. Thomas Aquinas (NY)) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout while allowing one walk. Jacob Janisko (Moberly Area CC) got the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts while allowing two walks.

Duluth 5, Eau Claire 2

The Huskies used a steady offensive push in the middle innings to build an early lead and hold off the Express, securing a 5–2 victory behind timely hitting and strong pitching. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) drove in two RBI, scored once, and stole one base. Bjorn Lind (Augustana University (MN)) went 1-for-1, scoring three times. Andrew Krupa (Olney Central CC) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in one RBI. For Eau Claire, Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 3-for-5 with a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base, while CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 3-for-4. Devin Doyle (Grand View University) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts while allowing six hits, two walks, and one run. Jacob Boland (Purdue University) got the save, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Mankato 6, Willmar 2

The MoonDogs broke open a scoreless game late with a five-run eighth inning to pull away and defeat the Stingers 6–2. Justin Rompre (Iowa Western CC) went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run. Charlie Buckles (Florida State University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. For Willmar, Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run. Luke Ballantyne (Biola University) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts while allowing three walks and two hits. Maddox Foss (Augustana University (SD)) had a notable outing, throwing two scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

St. Cloud 15, Minot 1

The Rox erupted for 15 runs on 12 hits and never looked back, powering past the Hot Tots 15–1. Alex Dupuy (University of Alabama Birmingham) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, recording three RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Cole Decker (Indiana University) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in two RBI and scoring three times. Dylan Westbrook (American River CC) went 2-for-4 with one RBI. Carter Jorissen (Cal State Bakersfield) drove in two RBI. Brock Toney (Grand Canyon University) set the tone with four scoreless innings, collecting eight strikeouts while allowing four hits. Ethan Felling (University of Minnesota) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two walks and one hit.

Rochester 4, Waterloo 3

The Honkers used a late push, including a three-run seventh inning, to edge the Bucks 4–3 in a tightly contested matchup. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in two RBI. Jackson Norum (University of California) went 1-for-3 with a double, tallying one RBI. Robert Orr (University of the Pacific) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in one RBI. Alito McBean (San Diego State University) earned the win, throwing 1.1 innings with three strikeouts while allowing three walks and one run. Trent Adrian (South Florida State CC) got the save, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit and one walk.

Kenosha 4, Rockford 3

The Kingfish used timely late-inning hitting to edge the Rivets 4–3 in a walk-off finish, sealing the win with a clutch final at-bat in a tightly played contest. Ethan Moore (University of Tennessee) delivered the winning punch, going 2-for-5 with a double, finishing with two RBI. Jackson Brewer (Columbia University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Hunter Snyder (Columbia University) went 1-for-4, scoring once and stealing two bases. For Rockford, Davis Collie (John A. Logan CC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Bryce Nevils (John A. Logan CC) went 1-for-3, scoring once and stealing three bases. Luke Weber (University of Illinois) earned the win, throwing one inning while allowing one walk and one run.

Green Bay 5, Fond du Lac 4

The Rockers outlasted the Dock Spiders in a marathon extra-innings battle, pushing across the winning run in the 12th to secure a 5–4 walk-off victory in a tightly contested, back-and-forth matchup. RJ Furcal Jr. (Sam Houston State University) drove in the winning RBI, going 1-for-5 on the day. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base. Zach Novakowski (Ramapo College) went 1-for-4 with a triple, driving in one RBI. Max Humphrey (Kent State University) went 2-for-5, scoring once and stealing one base. For Fond du Lac, Evan Abbot (Emporia State University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Thomas Goodgins (Princeton University) went 1-for-4, scoring twice, recording one RBI, and two stolen bases. Holden Harris (University of Texas San Antonio) had a notable outing, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings while striking out five of seven batters faced and allowing one walk. Ricky Howell (Harding University) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing one walk.

Badlands 5, Bismarck 4

The Big Sticks used a steady offensive push throughout the middle innings to hold off the Larks and secure a 5–4 victory behind an 11-hit performance. Jordan Kuhnau (Campbell University) went 2-for-3 with a double, recording two RBI and one stolen base. John Youens (Baylor University) went 2-for-4, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Jalen Evans (Wingate University) went 2-for-4, scoring once, driving in one RBI, and stealing one base. Rhett Winchester (Wichita State) went 2-for-4, scoring once and stealing two bases. Trevor Breaux (Tyler JC) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit. Mason Green (Salt Lake CC) got the save, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Friday’s Schedule

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)

Richmond @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)

Wausau @ Madsion (6:05 PM CT)

Kalamazoo @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)

Wisconsin Rapids @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)

Mankato @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)

Eau Claire @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)

St. Cloud @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)

Rochester @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Green Bay @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)

Rockford @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)

Badlands @ Bismarck (7:05 PM CT)

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