Offense stole the spotlight across the league, with multiple teams erupting for double-digit runs and big late-inning rallies shaping the day. Madison led the way with a 20-run outburst, while several games went extra innings, including walk-offs from Bismarck, Kalamazoo, and La Crosse in tightly contested finishes. Dominant individual performances also highlighted the slate, with multiple multi-homer nights and standout pitching efforts in both blowouts and low-scoring battles.
Rockford 15, Rockford 9
The Honkers used a pair of big offensive innings to pull away from the Rivets, scoring six runs in the fifth and four more in the seventh to secure a 15–9 victory despite a late Rockford rally. Jackson Norum (University of California) went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, scored twice, and stole a base, while Nolan Ganter (Wichita State University) finished 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. Cameron Sewell (Sacramento State University) added a solo home run, going 1-for-4 with two runs scored. For Rockford, Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) hit a three-run home run, Davis Collie (John A. Logan CC) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice, and Bryk Barnard (GateWay CC) went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI, and one run scored. On the mound, Franco Moran (Long Island University) earned the win, throwing seven innings while striking out four, allowing six hits, five runs, and two walks.
Royal Oak 7, Battle Creek 6 (Sweep)
The Leprechauns walked it off in the 10th inning to outlast the Battle Jacks 7–6 in a back-and-forth contest. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) made the most of his pinch-hit opportunity, going 1-for-1 with the game-tying RBI in the bottom of the 10th before Royal Oak completed the walk-off. Lucas Mead (Saginaw Valley State University) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, while Noah Brocklebank (Northwestern University) added a solo homer, finishing 1-for-3. For Battle Creek, AJ Lucas (Western Michigan University) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice, while Kyle Hartman (Lake Land CC) collected four hits, going 4-for-5 with two RBI. On the mound, Nick Stempnik (Macomb CC) earned the win with a hitless inning of relief, striking out two and allowing one walk.
Traverse City 5, Richmond 3
The Pit Spitters built an early lead and held off a late push from the Flying Mummies to earn a 5–3 victory. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Aaron Grant (University of Arkansas Pine Bluff) went 2-for-4 with a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For Richmond, Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) turned in a four-hit performance, going 4-for-5 with one RBI. On the mound, Kade Johnson (San Jacinto North CC) earned the win, throwing six innings with two strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one earned run. David Heefner (Dallas Baptist University) picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one and allowing one hit.
Duluth 9, Thunder Bay 6 (Sweep)
The Huskies erased an early deficit with a four-run sixth inning and added insurance late to defeat the Border Cats 9–6. Dax Hardcastle (Mississippi State University) had a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs, driving in four runs and scoring four times. Jalen Smith (Barry University) went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, scoring three times to help fuel the offense. For Thunder Bay, Alex Kean (Morehead State University (KY)) went 2-for-5 with two doubles, driving in two runs and scoring once, while Jesus Vasquez (University of Hawaii) finished 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. On the mound, Luke Holcomb (Iowa Lakes CC) earned the win with 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out one. Pierce Anderson (Grand View University) recorded the save, striking out six of nine batters faced over two innings while allowing two walks and one hit.
Eau Claire 6, Waterloo 3 (10 Innings)
The Bucks walked it off in extras, breaking open a tie game with a three-run 10th inning to defeat the Express 6–3 in a tightly contested battle. Sawyer Stein (University of Iowa) went 2-for-4 with a double, driving in one run, while Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) went 1-for-1 with an RBI in a key pinch-hit moment. For Eau Claire, Mycah Jordan (Virginia Tech) finished 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, and MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs. On the mound, Jackson Niederwerder (Charleston Southern University) earned the win with three scoreless innings of relief, striking out two while allowing just one hit and one walk.
Kalamazoo 7, Kenosha 5 (10 Innings)
The Growlers outlasted the Kingfish in extras, pushing across two runs in the 10th inning to secure a 7–5 victory in a back-and-forth contest. Mitchell Morton (Xavier University) delivered the biggest swing of the night, going 2-for-5 with a go-ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning. Teddy Tokheim (Stanford University) was a major force throughout, finishing 2-for-4 with a triple and a double while driving in four runs and scoring once. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) went 3-for-5, scoring three times and stealing two bases, while Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) added a 2-for-5 performance with two stolen bases. On the mound, Liam Golden (Stanford University) earned the win with a hitless inning of relief, allowing one run while striking out one. Christian Forniss (Northwestern University) secured the save with a perfect final frame to close out the win.
Badlands 6, St. Cloud 4
The Big Sticks overcame an early deficit with a four-run third inning and held off a late Rox push to secure a 6–4 victory. John Youens (Baylor University) went 1-for-4 with two RBI to help spark the offense in the middle innings. On the mound, Ismael Quintero (Cal State LA) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits, four walks, and two runs. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) locked down the finish, picking up the save with 1.2 scoreless innings, striking out three while allowing two hits.
Lakeshore 9, Fond du Lac 5
The Chinooks used a steady offensive attack and a late surge to pull away from the Dock Spiders, scoring multiple runs in key innings to secure a 9–5 victory. David Hogg II (Grayson CC) led the charge, going 3-for-4 with a home run, driving in five runs and adding a stolen base. Bryan Lorenz (UNLV) finished 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI and one run scored, while Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) went 2-for-4 with a double, scoring twice and swiping four bases. For Fond du Lac, Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 3-for-4 with a double, driving in one run and stealing a base, and Quincy Mazeke (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-3, scoring twice and adding a stolen base. On the mound, Mason Lizarrage (Paradise Valley CC) earned the win with three scoreless innings of relief, striking out five while allowing two hits and two walks.
Willmar 5, Minot 2
The Stingers used a strong start and timely hits throughout the middle innings to secure a 5–2 victory over the Hot Tots. Kyle Panganiban (Cal State Northridge) powered the offense, going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double, finishing with four RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. For Minot, Tyler Arnold (University of Hawaii) provided the lone big swing, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run. On the mound, Chaz McRoberts (University of San Diego) earned the win with six strong innings, striking out eight while allowing four hits, two walks, and one run. Parker Grant (University of Hawaii) locked it down with 1.1 perfect innings in relief, striking out two to earn the save.
Bismarck 7, Mankato 6 (10 Innings)
The Larks walked it off in the 10th inning to outlast the MoonDogs 7–6 in a back-and-forth extra-inning battle. Logan Keilen (Central Michigan University) delivered the decisive blow, blasting a three-run walk-off home run while going 3-for-4 and scoring twice. Jackson Crider (Drury University) also contributed, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. For Mankato, Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing two bases in a strong all-around effort. On the mound, Gavin Parkerson (University of Illinois) earned the win with 2.1 innings of relief, striking out three while allowing two hits, two walks, and two earned runs.
Madison 20, Wisconsin Rapids 1
The Mallards erupted for a massive offensive outburst, piling up runs in bunches across the middle and late innings to roll past the Rafters 20–1. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) had a monster day at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a grand slam and a double, finishing with six RBI and two runs scored. John Hadley VI (Creighton University) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double, driving in five runs and scoring twice. Aaron Holland (UW-Whitewater) powered the lineup with a 3-for-5 performance, including a pair of home runs and a double, driving in three runs and scoring four times. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 2-for-2, scoring four times and driving in one run. On the mound, Trey Lawrence (University of Missouri) earned the win with five scoreless innings, striking out five while allowing two hits and one walk.
Wausau 11, Green Bay 4
The Woodchucks jumped out early with a four-run first inning and never looked back, powering past the Rockers 11–4. Dawson Harman (University of South Carolina) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a three-run home run and a double, finishing with five RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Gaitlin Pitts (Western Kentucky University) went 2-for-3, scoring three times while driving in one run and stealing two bases, while Kyler Northrop (Washington State University) added three runs scored and three stolen bases. Jake Berkland (University of Kansas) also chipped in, scoring once and stealing three bases. For Green Bay, Payton Fort (Georgia Gwinnett College) provided the lone big swing with a three-run home run, going 1-for-3. On the mound, Carter White (Eastern Michigan University) earned the win, throwing five innings with seven strikeouts while allowing six hits, three runs, and one walk.
Minnesota 3, La Crosse 1 (10 Innings)
The Loggers outlasted the Mud Puppies in a pitcher’s duel, pushing across two runs in the 10th inning to secure a 3–1 extra-inning victory. Ryan Cahoon (Minnesota State University) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run to help fuel the offense. Beau Thoma (Bemidji State Unviersity) added a strong all-around performance, going 3-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and stealing one base. For Madison, Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 3-for-4 with a double in a steady effort at the plate. On the mound, Patrick Binnebose (Iowa Central CC) earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings of relief, striking out four while allowing just one hit.
Friday’s Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (4:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Royal Oak @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
La Crosse @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
Waterloo @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Green BAy (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Battle Creek @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Bismarck (7:05 PM CT)
Minot @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)