Traverse City 5, Kalamazoo 2 (Sweep)
The Pit Spitters completed the series sweep of the Growlers with a 5–2 victory, breaking the game open with a three-run sixth inning to secure their third straight win in the matchup. Josh Polubinski (Western Michigan University) went 1-for-4, scoring once, driving in two runs, and stealing a base. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) finished 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. On the mound, Connor Kelly (Northwood University) earned the win after tossing seven strong innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out six.
Lakeshore 9, Wausau 7
The Chinooks used a seven-run fifth inning to erase an early deficit and defeat the Woodchucks 9–7. Sam Myers (Arizona State University) went 1-for-3 with three RBI, while Wyatt Gatlin (Georgia Highlands CC) finished 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored to help fuel the comeback. For Wausau, Donavan Jeffrey (University of Miami (FL)) provided the biggest swing of the night with a grand slam, and Dylan LaPointe (Mercer University) went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI. On the mound, Jaxon Clayton (Brigham Young University) earned the win, allowing one run over 2.1 innings while striking out one and issuing three walks.
Green Bay 6, Fond du Lac 0 (Sweep)
Eau Claire 7, Thunder Bay 3 (Sweep)
The Express completed a series sweep of the Border Cats with a 7–3 win, using a three-run seventh inning to pull away after a tightly contested game. Mikey Muniz (Pima CC) went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI, while Sean Cody (University of Illinois-Chicago) was perfect at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double, one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) scored three runs and swiped two bases to help power the Eau Claire offense. For Thunder Bay, Manny Alberto (Western Kentucky University) went 3-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI, Hayden Crites (McLennan CC (TX)) hit a solo home run and scored twice, and Ayden Hadley (Sacramento State University (CA)) finished 2-for-3 with two RBI. Quinten Marsh (Stanford University) earned the win after allowing one run on one hit and one walk in an inning of relief. Tyler Bartley (Rock Valley CC) closed the door in dominant fashion, striking out three of the four batters he faced during a scoreless ninth inning while allowing just one hit.
Royal Oak 11, Kenosha 6
The Leprechauns built a commanding lead with four runs in the first inning and seven more in the second, then held off a late Kingfish rally to earn an 11–6 victory. Mateo Noto (Indiana University) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing a base, while Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) launched a three-run home run as part of Royal Oak’s explosive start. Oliver Service (Marshall University) added a 2-for-4 performance with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. For Kenosha, Luke Landrus (University of Illinois) went 2-for-5, including a two-run home run, and finished with three RBI. On the mound, Drew Tolfree (Ohio Northern University) earned the win by tossing six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven.
Waterloo 4, Minnesota 1 (Sweep)
The Bucks secured a series sweep with a 4–1 victory over the Mud Puppies, pulling away late with a three-run eighth inning to seal the win. Colin Coonraadt (Johnson County CC) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, while Mitchell Iliff (University of Sioux Falls) added a solo home run to help power the offense. For Minnesota, Owen Strey (Creighton University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a double and scoring the lone run. On the mound, Nate Berzonski (Mount St. Mary’s University (MD)) earned the win in relief, throwing one inning with one strikeout while allowing two hits and one run.
Richmond 6, Madison 5
The Flying Mummies built a steady lead and withstood a late push from the Mallards to earn a 6–5 victory. Drew Phillips (Miami University (OH)) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and scored twice, while Ashton Seymorother okae (Georgetown University) finished 2-for-3 including a solo home run, and two runs scored. Peyton Bittle (McKendree University) also contributed with a 2-for-3 performance, adding a double, and scoring once. On the mound, Tyler Biddinger (Bushnell University) earned the win with a dominant start, tossing six hitless scoreless innings while striking out four and walking two. Connor Vanderluitgaren (University of Evansville) locked down the save with a scoreless, hitless inning of relief, striking out one and allowing one walk to secure the victory.
St. Cloud 9, Willmar 8
The Rox built an early cushion and held off a furious late comeback from the Stingers to escape with a 9–8 victory. Brett White (University of Iowa) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once, while Alex Dupuy (University of Alabama Birmingham) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI. For Willmar, Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored, and Holtt Williams (Northwest Nazarene University) finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Brooks Wright (Southeastern Louisiana University) was also perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 and scoring once. On the mound, Hunter Poe (McMurry University) earned the win with five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two. Brandon Jaenke (University of Minnesota) locked down the save with 0.2 perfect innings, striking out both batters he faced to seal the victory.
Battle Creek 7, Rockford 2 (Sweep)
The Battle Jacks secured a series sweep with a 7–2 victory over the Rivets, breaking the game open with a four-run fourth inning and adding three more in the sixth to take full control. Dayne Wimberly (Southeastern College) drove in three runs and scored once, while Jake Stedman (Moberly Area CC) went 2-for-4 including a triple, recording one RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) finished 3-for-4 including a triple, driving in one run and scoring once, and Owen Larrigan (Columbia College) also went 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. On the mound, Connor Williar (Stony Brook University) earned the win with four scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out three to help secure the sweep.
La Crosse 6, Wisconsin Rapids 5
The Loggers used a decisive six-run stretch across the fifth and sixth innings to overcome an early deficit and hold off the Rafters 6–5. Savion Flowers (University of Kansas) went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs, while Joey Senstock (University of Nebraska) finished 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. Lukas Buckner (Coastal Carolina University) added a 2-for-4 performance, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Wisconsin Rapids, Dylan Frank (Scottsdale CC) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in three runs and stealing a base, and Carter Bennett (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) was 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored. On the mound, Ryan Bevington (San Jacinto North CC) earned the win, throwing 3.1 innings with four strikeouts while allowing six hits, four runs, and three walks. Dalton Smith (University of Kansas) closed it out for the save, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and two walks to secure the victory.
Rochester 15, Duluth 5 (Sweep)
The Honkers secured a series sweep in emphatic fashion, rolling past the Huskies 15–5 behind a relentless offensive attack that produced 19 hits. Andrew Grenert (University of Nevada Reno) went 3-for-5 with a double, driving in four runs and scoring three times, while Matt MacDonald (Wichita State University) finished 3-for-5 with a double, four RBI, and one run scored. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) was perfect at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a solo home run and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) added a 2-for-5 performance with a solo home run and a triple, crossing the plate three times. For Duluth, Max Berrisford (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, Sam Haugen (Minnesota State University) finished 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI, Blake Eckerle (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, and George McIntyre (Dallas Baptist) added a solo homer of his own in a 2-for-5 effort. On the mound, Maclain Roberts (University of Arizona) earned the win, tossing five innings while allowing two runs on five hits and four walks, striking out six as Rochester completed the sweep.
Bismarck 4, Mankato 2 (Sweep)
The Larks completed a series sweep with a dramatic 4–2 comeback victory over the MoonDogs, scoring three runs in the top of the ninth to erase a late deficit. Dylan Larkins (Georgetown University) delivered the decisive blow, launching a three-run home run in the ninth inning to drive in the winning runs. He finished 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base. On the mound, Ethan Loffer (Lake Land CC) earned the win with three scoreless innings of relief, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out four as Bismarck secured the sweep.
Badlands 12, Minot 5 (Sweep)
The Big Sticks completed a series sweep of the Hot Tots with a 12–5 victory, building an early lead with five runs in the first inning and never looking back. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, finishing with three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Chayton Fischer (UT Rio Grande Valley) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI, while Chris Fox (University of New Orleans) went 2-for-3, scoring three times and driving in two runs. On the mound, Ty Thomson (University of Kansas) earned the win with 3.2 scoreless innings of relief, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out four as Badlands completed the sweep.
Monday’s Schedule
Battle Creek @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Rockford @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Wausau @ Lakeshore (6:05 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)