Wausau’s wild 10–9 comeback win over Fond du Lac headlines a full slate defined by late-inning drama, offensive explosions, and multiple walk-offs across the league. Traverse City delivered the biggest offensive showing with a 13–5 rout, while Madison and Rockford both secured tight walk-off victories in one-run thrillers. Battle Creek and St. Cloud each completed series sweeps with strong pitching performances, and Bismarck powered past Minot behind a balanced offensive attack. It was a day where momentum swung late, and several games came down to the final innings, but Wausau’s ninth-inning surge stood out as the defining moment.
Madison 5, Wisconsin Rapids 4 (Sweep)
The Mallards rallied from an early deficit and walked it off in the eighth inning to defeat the Rafters 5–4. Aaron Holland (UW-Whitewater) delivered the game-winning hit, going 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 1-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. For Wisconsin Rapids, Connor Harvie (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Ryan Johnson (University of Illinois) earned the win, throwing two innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.
Kenosha 4, Kalamazoo 3 (Sweep)
Traverse City 13, Royal Oak 5
The Pit Spitters erupted early and never looked back, rolling to a 13–5 victory over the Leprechauns. Traverse City scored in each of the first four innings, including a four-run third and a four-run fourth, building a commanding lead and cruising the rest of the way behind a 17-hit offensive attack. Colin Sander (Indiana State University) was perfect at the plate, going 5-for-5, including a home run and a double, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 3-for-4, including a three-run home run, scored three times, and stole one base. Jackson Militello (Charleston Southern University) went 2-for-5, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Royal Oak, Nathan Masar (Saginaw Valley State University) turned in a dominant relief outing, throwing three scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Miles Morris (Reinhardt University) earned the win for the Pit Spitters, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits, four walks, and two runs.
Battle Creek 5, Richmond 1 (Sweep)
The Battle Jacks completed the series sweep with a 5–1 victory over the Flying Mummies, using a late offensive surge to pull away. After a tight pitchers’ duel through six innings, Battle Creek broke the game open with a four-run seventh inning and rode strong pitching the rest of the way to secure the sweep. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs and stealing one base. Owen Larrigan (Columbia College) and Christian Lopez (Cal State Bakersfield) both went 2-for-3 and scored once. Jared Rodriguez (Quincy University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit. Payton Pudenz (Cal State Bakersfield) recorded the save, throwing a perfect inning with one strikeout to close out the game.
Madison 5, Wisconsin Rapids 0 (Sweep)
The Mallards controlled the game from the start and never allowed the Rafters to gain momentum, securing the sweep and a 5–0 shutout victory. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 3-for-4, including a solo home run, and scored three times. Aaron Holland (UW-Whitewater) went 1-for-1 with one RBI and one stolen base. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Paul Green (University of Missouri) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings while striking out five of the eight batters he faced, allowing one walk and one hit.
Wausau 10, Fond du Lac 9 (Sweep)
The Woodchucks completed the series sweep with a dramatic 10–9 comeback win over the Dock Spiders, rallying late to erase a multi-run deficit. Chris Patterson (University of Missouri) drove in the winning run and scored once. Kyler Northrop (Washington State University) tied the game in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run double, finishing with a home run and a pair of doubles, driving in three runs and scoring once. Dylan LaPointe (Mercer University) went 1-for-3 with a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Jace Souza (Texas Tech University) went 2-for-4 including a double, driving in two runs and stealing one base. For Fond du Lac, Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring once. Reed Strohmeyer (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Miles Vandenheuvel (Ohio State University) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in three runs. Ben Chuttey (USC Upstate) earned the win, throwing two perfect innings with two strikeouts.
Rockford 3, Lakeshore 2
The Rivets walked it off in the ninth inning to edge the Chinooks 3–2 in a tight, low-scoring battle. Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) drove in the winning run, going 2-for-4 and stealing one base. Connor Kave (Harper CC) went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. For Lakeshore, Nick Allred (St. Mary’s College (CA)) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one stolen base. Ben Buehring (UW-Oshkosh) earned the win, throwing 1.1 perfect innings and striking out three of the four batters he faced.
Rochester 1, Waterloo 0
The Honkers edged the Bucks 1–0 in a pitcher’s duel, scoring the lone run in the fourth inning and making it stand up behind strong pitching and defense. Cameron Sewell (Sacramento State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double. Andrew Grenert (University of Nevada Reno) went 2-for-2 including a double. Cooper Annin (Butler CC) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing three walks and one hit.
Bismarck 11, Minot 6
The Larks powered past the Hot Tots 11–6 behind a big middle-to-late offensive surge, breaking the game open with a four-run third and adding key insurance runs late to pull away for a comfortable road win. Jaden Correa (Morehead State University) went 2-for-4 including a double, driving in three runs, scoring twice, and stealing two bases. Luke Lavin (Stanford University) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Jackson Crider (Drury University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. For Minot, Andrew Clapinski (LSU-Eunice CC) went 3-for-4 including a triple, driving in two runs. Adam Wandzel (Northwood Univeristy) earned the win, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing three walks and one hit. Breylynn Courtney (East Florida State CC) recorded the save, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two walks and two hits.
St.Cloud 8, Badlands 0 (Sweep)
The Rox completed the series sweep with an 8–0 shutout victory over the Big Sticks, dominating from start to finish. Nolan Geislinger (University of Oregon) went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one run scored. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-2, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. Eli Campbell (American River CC) went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Lucas Harrington (Northwestern State University) earned the win, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits and one walk.
Willmar 7, Mankato 5
The Stingers outlasted the MoonDogs 7–5, using a steady offensive attack and a key late push to take control down the stretch. Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. Kyler Proctor (Austin Peay University) went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a solo home run, also adding a stolen base. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 3-for-4, driving in one run and scoring twice. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) went 2-for-5 including a solo home run. For Mankato, Sam Erickson (Texas A&M University) went 2-for-4 including a two-run home run, finishing the night with three RBI. Taggert Cameron (Florida International University) earned the win, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing three hits. Parker Barraza (University of South Alabama) recorded the save, throwing 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout and one walk.
La Crosse 5, Green Bay 4
The Loggers held off the Rockers in a tight 5–4 battle, using an early spark and steady offense to build just enough separation before surviving a late push to secure the win. Eli Small (Florida Atlantic University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a two-run home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Luis Martin Romero (St. Mary’s College (CA)) earned the win, throwing four scoreless hitless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks. Cristien Banda (Long Beach State) recorded the save, throwing one scoreless hitless inning and striking out three of four batters faced while allowing one walk.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Lakeshore (6:05 PM CT)
Richmond @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Royal Oak @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Willmar @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Rockford @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)