St. Cloud earned the marquee result of the day, edging Bismarck 4–3 in 10 innings on the road after a strong relief effort pushed them over the finish line. Across the league, offenses broke out in several games, including a 15–11 slugfest in Rochester and multiple double-digit scoring performances. The schedule was also impacted by multiple rainouts, limiting the full slate, but the games that were played delivered plenty of late-game drama and big offensive moments.
La Crosse 14, Rochester 10
The Loggers defeated the Honkers 14–10 in a high-scoring contest, collecting 17 hits and pulling away with a three-run sixth inning. Savion Flowers (University of Kansas) had a day at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, driving in four runs, and scoring twice. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run and a double, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) finished 4-for-6 with a pair of doubles and three RBI, while Jose Lopez (Grand Canyon University) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. For Rochester, Cameron Sewell (Sacramento State University) went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI. Robert Orr (University of the Pacific) finished 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, and Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and scored three times. Cristien Banda (Long Beach State) earned the win, throwing three scoreless, hitless innings with eight strikeouts and one walk.
Green Bay 1, Wisconsin Rapids 0
The Rockers edged the Rafters 1–0 in a pitching duel shortened to six innings. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) went 1-for-2 and drove in the game’s only run. Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double. Alex Heintz (UNC-Charlotte) set the tone with a dominant start, throwing four scoreless, hitless innings while striking out four and walking two. Holden Harris (University of New Mexico) earned the win with two scoreless innings, recording three strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.
Minnesota 3, Duluth 1
The Mud Puppies rallied late to defeat the Huskies 3–1, scoring single runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to erase an early deficit. Owen Bond (Creighton University) went 1-for-3 with a triple and scored once, while Jun Moeller (University of Fort Lauderdale) went 1-for-3, scored a run, and stole two bases. For Duluth, George McIntyre (Dallas Baptist) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Owen Weadge (University of Sioux Falls) earned the win, throwing five innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and one run. Patrick Binnebose (Iowa Central CC) recorded the save with a scoreless, hitless inning, striking out two and walking one.
Kenosha 4, Madison 1
The Kingfish defeated the Mallards 4–1, using a two-run third inning to break a tie and take control. Luke Landrus (University of Illinois) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in three runs and stealing one base. Brendan Fritch (Davidson College) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Henry Johnson (University of Toledo) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks. Luke Weber (University of Illinois) picked up the save with a scoreless, hitless inning, striking out one and allowing one walk.
Thunder Bay 8, Waterloo 4
The Border Cats defeated the Bucks 8–4, pulling away with a four-run fourth inning and adding key insurance runs late to secure the win. Lincoln Pack (Pensacola State CC (FL)) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Waterloo, Caleb Parker (UW-Platteville) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Vincent Segovia (University of Arkansas-Monticello) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks.
Fond du Lac 4, Lakeshore 2
The Dock Spiders defeated the Chinooks 4–2, building an early lead with a three-run second inning. Carter Christenson (Xavier University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Miles Vandenheuvel (Ohio State University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base. Kane Wilson (Iowa Western CC) went 1-for-2, scoring once and stealing two bases. Sebastian Khan (Wheeling Jesuit University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits, two runs, and two walks. Colton Angell (Southeastern (IA) CC) picked up the save with two scoreless, hitless innings, striking out one while issuing two walks.
Rockford 7, Kalamazoo 2
The Rivets defeated the Growlers 7–2 in a six-inning contest, breaking the game open with a four-run fourth inning before adding three more runs in the fifth. Alex Tabbert (Harper CC) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Jack Scheri (Stony Brook University) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing a base. Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Matthew Steinberg (Manhattan College) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing one hit, one run, and seven walks.
Rochester 15, La Crosse 11
The Honkers outslugged the Loggers 15–11 in a wild offensive battle, erupting for 10 runs in the fourth inning to take control. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) had a day at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Cameron Sewell (Sacramento State University) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. Matt MacDonald (Wichita State University) went 2-for-6 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice, while Robert Orr (University of the Pacific) went 2-for-6 with a double, recording three RBI and one run scored. For La Crosse, Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Carson Ohland (Grand Canyon University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Kelsen Johnson (Georgia SW State University) delivered a pinch-hit double and drove in two runs. Gavin Simurdiak (Johns Hopkins University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout and one walk.
St. Cloud 4, Bismarck 3
The Rox edged the Larks 4–3 in 10 innings, scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the tenth to secure the extra-inning victory. Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) delivered the game-winning run. Tyler Holland (University of Arkansas) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, while Cole Decker (Indiana University) scored twice and stole two bases. Brady Ferguson (University of Iowa) turned in a dominant start, throwing four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits and four walks. Adam Trevino (Purdue) earned the win with 3.1 perfect innings of relief, striking out five batters.
Mankato 7, Minot 6
The MoonDogs held off a late rally to defeat the Hot Tots 7–6. Evan Saunders (Oklahoma State University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Tanner Kern (University of San Diego) went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Anthony Avalos (Houston Christian University) finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. For Minot, TJ Stottlemyre (San Jacinto North CC) went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Noah Redmon (Indiana Tech) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one run. Wyatt Thornbury (Fresno State University) recorded the save with 1.1 perfect innings, striking out three of the five batters he faced.
Madison 8, Kenosha 1
The Mallards cruised past the Kingfish 8–1, scoring six runs over the first three innings to take control early. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI and two runs scored. Marcelino Alonso (Indiana State University) went 2-for-4 with a double, recording two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing a base. For Kenosha, Owen Nowak (Middle Tennessee State University) went 3-for-4. Ryan Johnson (University of Illinois) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.
Duluth 8, Minnesota 5
The Huskies rallied past the Mud Puppies 8–5, exploding for six runs in the sixth inning to erase a deficit and take control late. Waylon Walsh (Santa Clara University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a two-run double and a solo home run, finishing with three RBI and two runs scored. Dax Hardcastle (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, finishing with two RBI and two runs scored. For Minnesota, Brayden Kohls (Gustavus Adolphus College) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Landon Jasper (Kirkwood CC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double. Cameron Johnson (McLennan CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits, three walks, and two earned runs.
Thursday’s Schedule
Mankato @ Minot (9:05 AM CT)
St. Cloud @ Bismarck (9:05 AM CT)
Waterloo @ Thunder Bay (11:05 AM ET)
Battle Creek @ Traverse City (11:05 AM ET)
Kalamazoo @ Rockford (11:05 AM CT)
Royal Oak @ Richmond (12:05 PM ET)
Badlands @ Willmar (12:05 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Waterloo @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Battle Creek @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Minnesota @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)