Kalamazoo 10, Wisconsin Rapids 1 (Sweep)
The Growlers completed the series sweep in dramatic fashion, erupting for nine runs in the ninth inning to turn a tight game into a 10–1 victory over the Rafters. Brock Sell (Stanford University) had a day at the plate, going 3-for-6 with a double, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing four bases. Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-5, including a three-run home run. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing a base. Bryce Brannon (Duke University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks to close out the game.
Duluth 5, Thunder Bay 4
The Huskies earned a thrilling 5–4 walk-off victory over the Border Cats, overcoming a late rally to secure the win. Blake Eckerle (University of Minnesota) delivered the game-winning run, going 2-for-2 with a double and scoring once. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Jack Haferkamp (UC Santa Barbara) finished 2-for-5, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. For Thunder Bay, Manny Alberto (Western Kentucky University) went 2-for-5 with three RBI. Anthony Piasecki-Andrews (Skyline (CA) CC) turned in a dominant outing, throwing seven innings with 10 strikeouts while allowing just three hits, one run, and one walk. Pierce Anderson (Grand View University) earned the win, tossing one inning with one strikeout while allowing two runs on one hit and four walks.
Royal Oak 9, Rockford 0 (Sweep)
The Leprechauns completed the series sweep dominantly, shutting out the Rivets 9–0. Oliver Service (Marshall University) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an RBI triple, scoring twice and stealing a base. Andrew DiLodovico (Bowling Green State University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Lucas Mead (Saginaw Valley State University) finished 2-for-4 with a double and scored twice. Hayden Bailey (Central Michigan University) earned the win with five scoreless innings, striking out eight while allowing just three hits.
Battle Creek 13, Richmond 4
The Battle Jacks pulled away for a 13–4 victory over the Flying Mummies, using a six-run fifth inning to break the game open. Thomas Cooper (Valparaiso University (IN)) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Abraham Maurer (Gardner-Webb University) went 3-for-5, scoring twice and driving in three runs. AJ Mead (Moberly Area CC) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Craig Kabat (Gonzaga University) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing three runs on three hits and four walks.
Lakeshore 9, Wausau 4
The Chinooks secured a 9–4 victory over the Woodchucks, using a five-run fourth inning to seize control of the game. David Mysza (UCLA) went 2-for-4, launching a grand slam and stealing two bases. Sam Meidenbauer (UW-Platteville) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. For Wausau, Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI, while Kyler Northrop (Washington State University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Sam George (Chandler-Gilbert CC) earned the win, throwing four innings with two strikeouts while allowing three runs on four hits and four walks. Dominic Monaco (Western Kentucky) recorded the save with three scoreless, hitless innings, striking out eight and allowing two walks.
La Crosse 25, Eau Claire 7
The Loggers exploded for a dominant 25–7 victory over the Express, jumping out early with seven runs in the first inning and never letting up in a runaway offensive performance. Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) had a monster day at the plate, going 3-for-6, including a grand slam, finishing with six RBI and three runs scored. Jake Redding (University of Hawaii) went 3-for-6, scoring once and driving in five runs. Lukas Buckner (Coastal Carolina University) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and three runs scored. Carson Ohland (Grand Canyon University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and four runs scored. Mason Beltrand (Winona State University) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.
Bismarck 2, Minot 1
The Larks edged out the Hot Tots 2–1 in a tight, low-scoring battle, getting just enough offense in the late innings to secure the win. Carmelo Rivera (Cal State Monterey Bay) went 2-for-3, driving in one run and scoring once. Jordan Carter (Faulkner University) also contributed with an RBI. On the mound, Adam Wandzel (Northwood University) threw 1.2 innings, allowing four hits and one run, while Gavin Parkerson (University of Illinois) earned the win with 1.1 perfect innings, striking out three of the four batters he faced.
Rochester 7, Waterloo 5 (Sweep)(6W Streak)
The Honkers completed the series sweep with a dramatic comeback, rallying from a 5–3 deficit to defeat the Bucks 7–5 and extend their winning streak to six straight games. Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) went 1-for-4 with three RBI. Nick Bowron (Creighton University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI. Matt MacDonald (Wichita State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring once and stealing a base. Trent Adrian (South Florida State CC) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing just one hit.
Fond du Lac 8, Green Bay 3
The Dock Spiders erupted for an 8–3 comeback victory over the Rockers, scoring all eight runs in a massive eighth-inning surge to flip the game after trailing early. Miles Vandenheuvel (Ohio State University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 2-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Green Bay, John Handy (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Ethan Zufall (Brigham Young University) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.
St. Cloud 5, Willmar 4
The Rox earned a 5–4 comeback victory over the Stingers, overcoming an early 4–0 deficit to complete the turnaround. Cole Decker (Indiana University) went 2-for-3, including a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Colton Rother (University of Kansas) went 1-for-3 with one RBI. For Willmar, Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 2-for-2, while Nate Stiveson went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Lucas Harrington (Northwestern State University) earned the win, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks. Brandon Jaenke (University of Minnesota) recorded the save, tossing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts and one walk.
Thunder Bay 3, Duluth 0
The Border Cats shut out the Huskies 3–0 in a rain-shortened seven-inning game, using a three-run fourth inning to provide all the offense they would need. Colin Fisher (University of Houston) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Manny Alberto (Western Kentucky University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in one run. Anthony Unga (Creighton University (NE)) earned the win, striking out six while allowing four walks and three hits over a strong outing. Alex Uher (Midland CC (TX)) got the save, throwing one scoreless inning with one strikeout, allowing one hit.
Kenosha 8, Traverse City 2 (Sweep)
The Kingfish rolled to an 8–2 victory over the Pit Spitters, using a steady offensive attack and a three-run fourth inning to pull away. Ethan Sanchez (University of Northern Colorado) went 3-for-4, scoring once, driving in three runs, and stealing two bases. Dawson Downs (UC Santa Barbara) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and scored once. Owen Nowak (Middle Tennessee State University) went 2-for-3, recording one RBI and two runs scored. Max Strash (Washburn University) earned the win, throwing six innings with five strikeouts while allowing six hits and two runs.
Mankato 17, Badlands 6 (Sweep)
The MoonDogs completed the series sweep in dominant fashion, rolling to a 17–6 victory over the Big Sticks behind a massive offensive outburst. Evan Rolbiecki (University of Hawaii) went 3-for-5 including a home run and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Kaleb Wilkey (University of Evansville) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI and two runs scored. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) went 3-for-6, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) went 2-for-5, including a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Max Charles (Grand Canyon University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs, driving in three runs and scoring three times. For Badlands, John Youens (Baylor University) went 2-for-3, including a home run, recording three RBI. Jackson Ellison (Liberty University) and Cooper Rasmussen (Florida International University) both added solo homers. Sam Stockman (University of St. Thomas (MN)) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing five hits, five runs, and three walks.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Madison @ Kenosha (11:05 AM CT)
Rochester @ La Crosse (12:05 PM CT)
Wausau @ Eau Claire (12:05 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (12:05 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Duluth (12:05 PM CT)
Waterloo @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Royal Oak @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Battle Creek @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Rochester @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Wisoncsin Rapids @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)