Published On: June 16th, 2026

Madison completed a strong doubleheader sweep over Wausau, including a comeback win and a comfortable second-game victory, highlighted by timely power hitting and steady pitching. Across the day, offenses broke out league-wide, with Minot and Mankato also posting double-digit runs in high-scoring wins.

Madison 7, Wausau 6

The Night Mares overcame a late deficit to defeat the Ignite, 7–6. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and scored twice. Ava Carroll (University of Washington) went 2-for-3, including a two-run home run. For Wausau, Quinn Marnocha (South Dakota State University) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice. Leila Ammon (Mississippi State University) earned the win, throwing three innings with three strikeouts while allowing five hits, four runs, and one walk.

Minot 16, La Crosse 5

The Honeybees exploded for a dominant 16–5 win over the Steam, pulling away after a high-scoring middle innings stretch that broke the game open. Sara Simon (West Liberty University) went 3-for-4, including a grand slam and a double, finishing with five RBI and four runs scored. Olivia Hernandez (Purdue University Northwest) went 3-for-4, including a two-run home run and a double, recording four RBI. Clare Rettler (Carthage College) went 2-for-4, including a two-run home run, tallying three RBI and two runs scored on the night. For La Crosse, Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run. Nadia Andarowski (UNC-Greensboro) earned the win, throwing 3.1 innings with four strikeouts while allowing three walks, two runs, and two hits.

Mankato 16, Grand Forks 12

The Habaneros outlasted the Spitfires in a wild, high-scoring battle, earning a 16–12 win despite an explosive start from the home side. Addie Garr (Augustana College (IL)) went 2-for-4, including a solo home run, finishing with three RBI. Ava McKee (Bowling Green State University) went 2-for-3, scoring twice, driving in two runs, and stealing a base. Morgan Kostecka (Wisconsin – Green Bay) was perfect at the plate after being inserted into the lineup, going 1-for-1 with a double and driving in two runs. For Grand Forks, Sofia Meer (University of Pittsburgh) went 1-for-2 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Ally Hetzel (University of Washington) went 2-for-4 with a double, recording three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Alex Graham (Weatherford College) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, scoring twice and stealing a base. Addison Craig (University of Washington) went 4-for-5, including a double, scoring twice and stealing a base.

Madison 11, Wausau 5

The Night Mares completed the doubleheader sweep with an 11–5 win over the Ignite, breaking the game open with a six-run second inning and maintaining control the rest of the way. Emma Kavanagh (University of Arizona) went 3-for-4, including a three-run home run, finishing with four RBI and one stolen base. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Tele Jennings (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-4, scoring three times, driving in two runs, and stealing two bases. For Wausau, Quinn Marnocha (South Dakota State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Brynn Daniel (Northwestern State University) went 3-for-3, scoring twice. Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and one run.

 

Tuesday’s Schedule

Minot @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ Grand Forks (7:05 PM CT)

 

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