Fond du Lac delivered the day’s most dramatic finish, walking off Wausau in 11 innings, and Lakeshore edged Madison 8–7 on a walk-off in another thrilling contest. The day was highlighted by Richmond’s doubleheader sweep of Royal Oak, as the Flying Mummies scored 19 runs across two victories.

Mankato 11, Minot 2

The MoonDogs rolled past the Hot Tots 11–2, breaking the game open with a four-run fourth inning and pulling away with four more runs in the sixth. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Sam Erickson (Texas A&M University) went 2-for-4 with a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Drew McConnell (University of Evansville) finished 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Evan Saunders (Oklahoma State University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Minot, Christian Stratis (The Citadel) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Cayden Hansen (Newberry College) earned the win, throwing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one run.

Bismarck 4, St. Cloud 3

The Larks rallied past the Rox 4–3, scoring two runs in the seventh inning to erase a late deficit and secure the victory. Ezra Farmer (Colorado Mesa University) went 1-for-2 with an RBI and two stolen bases. Kiefer Tarnoki (Western Kentucky) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Jackson Crider (Drury University) finished 2-for-2 and scored a run. For St. Cloud, Aidan Mouton (University of Kansas) went 2-for-3 with a double, scored twice, and stole two bases. Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base. Adam Wandzel (Northwood University) earned the win, throwing 0.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing two walks. Gavin Parkerson (University of Illinois) recorded the save with 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings, striking out three and walking two.

Waterloo 16, Thunder Bay 3

The Bucks routed the Border Cats 16–3, erupting for six runs in the first inning and seven more in the sixth to put the game out of reach. Mycah Jordan (Virginia Tech) went 3-for-6 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Mitchell Iliff (University of Sioux Falls) went 3-for-6 with a double, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Bubby Dosztan-Campbell (Santa Barbara City CC) finished 4-for-5 with a double and scored twice, while Caleb Seibers (Eastern Illinois University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI and scored three times. Brody Zielinski (Wabash Valley CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits, four walks, and three runs.

Traverse City 8, Battle Creek 3

The Pit Spitters defeated the Battle Jacks 7–3, using a steady offensive attack and a four-run surge over the fifth and sixth innings to take control. Zach Kucharczyk (Davenport University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing a base. Kyle Timko (Maryville College (TN)) earned the win, throwing seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits, four walks, and three runs. Gabe Helder (Davenport University) recorded the save with two scoreless, hitless innings to close out the game.

Kalamazoo 15, Rockford 7

The Growlers rolled past the Rivets 15–7, scoring in six different innings and breaking the game open with a six-run seventh. Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run, finishing with four RBI. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Brock Sell (Stanford University) went 2-for-3, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. For Rockford, Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-4 with four RBI and a stolen base, while Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) finished 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI. Dylan Wipf (Missouri Science and Technology) earned the win, throwing 4.1 innings with five strikeouts while allowing six hits, three earned runs, and two walks. Christopher Mata (Chaminade University) recorded the save, throwing three innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits, one run, and one walk.

Richmond 13, Royal Oak 7

The Flying Mummies defeated the Leprechauns 13–7, breaking the game open with a steady offensive surge and pulling away with multi-run innings throughout the middle frames. Trenton Lombardo (University of Evansville) went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, finishing with five RBI. Eli Bennett (Indiana University) went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) was dominant at the plate, going 5-for-6 with a triple and a double, driving in one run, scoring three times, and stealing two bases. For Royal Oak, Aamir Mitchell (University of Akron) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing a base. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base. Nick Julian (Central Christian College) earned the win, throwing six innings with eight strikeouts while allowing five hits, two runs, and two walks.

Badlands 7, Willmar 3

The Big Sticks defeated the Stingers 7–3, using a steady offensive push and a three-run fifth inning to take control of the game. Jackson Ellison (Liberty University) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Cooper Rasmussen (University of Kansas) went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Chayton Fischer (UT Rio Grande Valley) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. For Willmar, Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored once. Jacob Courtney (Bushnell University) earned the win, throwing five innings with one strikeout while allowing five hits, three walks, and one run.

Richmond 6, Royal Oak 4 (DH Sweep)

The Flying Mummies defeated the Leprechauns 6–4 to complete a doubleheader sweep. Cal Schembra (University of Illinois) was on fire at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and a two-run triple. Trenton Lombardo (University of Evansville) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, while Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) went 2-for-3 and scored twice. For Royal Oak, Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, and Mateo Noto (Indiana University) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Parker Bleck (Bryant and Stratton (WI) CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits and one run.

Thunder Bay 9, Waterloo 5

The Border Cats defeated the Bucks 9–5, using a three-run fourth inning to seize control before adding insurance runs throughout the middle innings. Braxton Templin (Georgetown University (DC)) went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Dante Smith (North Dakota State University) went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. For Waterloo, Mycah Jordan (Virginia Tech) went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, while Zach Davis (University of Louisville) finished 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. Lucas Mercado (Ouachita Baptist University (OK))earned the win, throwing 3.2 innings with four strikeouts while allowing nine hits, five runs, and one walk. Ryan James ( University of Evansville) recorded the save with 1.1 perfect innings, striking out two.

Traverse City 9, Battle Creek 1

(DH Sweep)

The Pit Spitters defeated the Battle Jacks 9–1 to complete a doubleheader sweep, breaking the game open with a seven-run fifth inning and never looking back. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 3-for-5 with a triple and a double, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing two bases. Zach Kucharczyk (Davenport University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing three bases. JT Smith (Wofford College) went 3-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. Colin Sander (Indiana State University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice, driving in two runs, and stealing a base. Max Hammond (Central Michigan University) earned the win, throwing six innings with seven strikeouts while allowing two hits, one run, and one walk. Jack Grunkemeyer (Northwestern University) closed it out with a perfect inning, striking out all three batters he faced.

Rochester 13, Minnesota 11

The Honkers outlasted the Mud Puppies 13–11 in a back-and-forth offensive battle, using a five-run fifth inning to regain control after Minnesota surged ahead. Robert Orr (University of the Pacific) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double, three RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Matt MacDonald (Wichita State University) went 3-for-6 with a pair of solo home runs and scored three times. Cameron Sewell (Sacramento State University) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and scored four times. For Minnesota, Nick Ibrahim (St. Cloud State University) went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and scored twice, while Jun Moeller (University of Fort Lauderdale) went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Ian Regal (Butler University) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits, five walks, and four earned runs. Jackson Glueck (University of New Mexico) recorded the save, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit, one run, and three walks.

Fond du Lac 8, Wausau 7 (Walk Off)

The Dock Spiders defeated the Woodchucks 8–7 in 11 innings on a walk-off win, outlasting a back-and-forth extra-inning battle that featured multiple lead changes late. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) delivered the winning run, going 2-for-6 and scoring once. Dylan Archuleta (Air Force) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, scoring three times, and stealing a base. Carson Willis (University of Arkansas) finished 2-for-6 with two RBI. Kyle Manship (Illinois State University) turned in a strong outing, throwing five innings with nine strikeouts while allowing five hits and one run. Kasey Gilman (Princeton University) earned the win, throwing three innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits, one earned run, and one walk.

Bismarck 1, St. Cloud 0 (DH Sweep)

The Larks defeated the Rox 1–0 to complete a doubleheader sweep, using a third-inning run that held up in a tight pitcher’s duel. Noah Caceres (Western Illinois University) went 1-for-3 with the game’s only RBI. Jaden Correa (Morehead State University) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. Connor Mendell (Northern Illinois University) went 2-for-3 and stole a base. Ethan Loffer (Lake Land CC) earned the win, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.

Willmar 10, Badlands 7

The Stingers defeated the Big Sticks 10–7, using a five-run fourth inning to take control and hold off a late Badlands rally. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-4, driving in two runs and scoring once. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, scoring twice and stealing a base. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) went 3-for-4 with a double, scored three times, and stole a base. For Badlands,  Jackson Ellison (Liberty University) went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Gannon Reidinger (Minnesota State University) earned the win, throwing 1.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit. Parker Barraza (University of South Alabama) recorded the save with a perfect inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced.

La Crosse 6, Wisconsin Rapids 2

The Loggers defeated the Rafters 6–2, using a four-run second inning to build an early lead and control the game. Savion Flowers (University of Kansas) went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Jose Lopez (Grand Canyon University) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing a base. For Wisconsin Rapids, Harrison Engskov (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. AJ Curtis (UW-La Crosse) earned the win, throwing seven innings with nine strikeouts while allowing seven hits and two runs.

Mankato 6, Minot 3 (DH Sweep)

The MoonDogs defeated the Hot Tots 6–3 to complete a doubleheader sweep, using a four-run sixth inning and steady offense late to take control of the game. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in two runs. Charlie Longmeier (University of Evansville) went 2-for-5, scoring once and driving in two runs. Cole Clark (UC Irvine) went 2-for-4 with a triple, driving in one run. Tyler Walton ( Texas State University) earned the win, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing one walk and one hit. Ryan Dilger (Chandler-Gilbert CC) recorded the save, throwing two scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Lakeshore 8, Madison 7

The Chinooks defeated the Mallards 8–7 in a dramatic walk-off win, scoring the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth after a back-and-forth offensive battle. Bryan Lorenz (South Mountain CC) delivered the winning run, going 2-for-5 and scoring twice. Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and finishing with three RBI. David Hogg II (Grayson CC) went 3-for-4 with one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. For Madison, Jack Gold (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-1, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 1-for-2, scoring three times and stealing two bases. Zach Gibbs (Riverside City CC) earned the win, throwing one inning with one strikeout while allowing three runs, one walk, and one hit.

Eau Claire 4, Duluth 1

The Express defeated the Huskies 4–1, using a three-run seventh inning to break open a tight game. Jake Busson (University of Illinois-Chicago) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs. Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 2-for-5, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing a base. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 2-for-5 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Duluth, Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases. Jesse Neretlis (Pima CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk. Olivier Martel (University of Illinois) recorded the save with two scoreless innings, striking out three while allowing one hit and two walks.

Green Bay 11, Kenosha 10

The Rockers edged the Kingfish 11–10 in a high-scoring battle, using a four-run seventh inning and a steady offensive push throughout to secure the win. Andrew Raymond went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs. Mike Dee (UNC-Charlotte) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Ben Fishel (Columbia University) went 2-for-5 with a home run and a triple, driving in two runs, while Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) added a solo home run. For Kenosha, Dominic Kibler (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 2-for-3 with a pair of triples, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Brendan Fritch (Davidson College) went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored, while Dawson Downs (UC Santa Barbara) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. Kaden Straily (Metro State University of Denver) earned the win, throwing 0.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit, one walk, and one run. KJ Ward (Park University-Gilbert) recorded the save, throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

Kalamazoo 6, Rockford 2 (DH Sweep)

The Growlers defeated the Rivets 6–2 to complete a doubleheader sweep, using a four-run sixth inning to pull away after a tightly contested start. Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-3 with a double, scoring twice and stealing a base. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 1-for-4, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Rockford, Coby Neville (Paradise Valley CC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Brady Louck (Arizona State University) turned in a strong start, throwing four scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing just one hit. Jeremiah Holder (Villanova University) earned the win for Kalamazoo, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing three hits, three walks, and one run.

 

Friday’s Schedule

Battle Creek @ Traverse City (4:05 PM ET)

Royal Oak @ Richmond (5:05 PM ET)

Badlands @ Willmar (5:05 PM CT)

Waterloo @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)

Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)

Battle Creek @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)

La Crosse @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)

Duluth @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)

Kalamazoo @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)

Fond du Lac @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)

Kenosha @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)

Minnesota @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)

Royal Oak @ Richmond (8:05 PM ET)

St. Cloud @ Bismarck (7:05 PM CT)

Badlands @ Willmar (8:05 PM CT)