Kalamazoo 13, Royal Oak 9
The Growlers stayed ahead in a back-and-forth offensive battle, jumping out early with a 3-run first inning and adding steady pressure throughout in a 13–9 win over the Leprechauns. Teddy Tokheim (Stanford University) drove in four runs. Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) went 1-for-5, recording three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Charlie Wortham (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-2, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring four times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Royal Oak, Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 3-for-6 including a double, recording three RBI and one run scored. Bobby Crane (Michigan State University) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing six hits, five runs, and two walks.
Lakeshore 19, Madison 9
The Chinooks powered their way to a dominant 19–9 win over the Mallards, breaking things open early and never letting up in a high-scoring matchup. Bryan Lorenz (UNLV) had a monster day at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a pair of home runs, driving in seven runs and scoring four times. Joshua Chairez (Riverside City CC) went 3-for-6 with three RBI, three runs scored, and three stolen bases. Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) went 1-for-3 with three runs scored, two RBI, and one stolen base. For Madison, Brock Lulewicz (McLennan CC)went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored. Nate Novinska (University of Illinois) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run and scoring twice. Max Mora (Riverside City CC) earned the win for the Chinooks.
Rochester 11, Thunder Bay 2
The Honkers controlled the game from start to finish in an 11–2 win over the Border Cats, building an early lead and never allowing a comeback opportunity. Seth Thompson (Creighton University) went 2-for-4 including a home run, finishing with three RBI and two runs scored. Cameron Sewell (University of Portland) went 1-for-2 with a home run, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and stealing one base. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) went 3-for-4, scoring three times and driving in two runs. For Thunder Bay, Alex Kean (University of NC at Asheville) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with one run scored and two stolen bases. Alito McBean (San Diego State University) earned the win, throwing six innings with 10 strikeouts while allowing three walks, three hits, and two runs.
Fond du Lac 13, Battle Creek 9
The Dock Spiders completed a wild comeback push late, erupting for six runs in the ninth to storm past the Battle Jacks 13–9 in a back-and-forth thriller. Carson Willis (University of Arkansas) went 3-for-5 including a triple, driving in five runs and scoring once. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 3-for-6 including a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. Ben Kuglitsch (Florida State University) went 1-for-2 with a double, scoring three times. For Battle Creek, Jake Stedman (Southeastern University (FL)) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring once. Noah Hogan (Coppin State University) went 2-for-5, scoring three times and stealing three bases. Colton Angell (Southeastern (IA) CC) earned the win, throwing two innings with three strikeouts while allowing four walks, two runs, and two hits.
Traverse City 6, Kenosha 3
The Pit Spitters held off a late push to take a 6–3 win over the Kingfish, using a big middle-inning surge and timely pitching to secure the victory. Colin Sander (Indiana State University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. For Kenosha, Will Matuszak (Santa Barbara City CC) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing one base. Miles Morris (Reinhardt University) earned the win, throwing 4.2 innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits, one run, and one walk. Josh Klug (Michigan State University) picked up the save, tossing a scoreless, hitless inning and striking out three of four batters faced.
Minot 11, Mankato 6
The Hot Tots stayed in control throughout an 11–6 win over the MoonDogs, building an early lead and responding every time Mankato tried to rally. Tyler Arnold (University of Hawaii) went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, driving in three runs and scoring four times. Chris Daniels (New Mexico State University) went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Jaxon Goldberg (Creighton University) went 2-for-5 including a double, recording two RBI and two stolen bases. For Mankato, Andrew Purdy (University of Alabama) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Will Paxton (Cal State Dominguez Hills) earned the win, throwing one inning while allowing two walks, one run, and one hit. Kevin Rahe (university of Wisconsin-Superior) picked up the save, tossing three scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks and two hits.
La Crosse 14, Green Bay 6
The Loggers powered their way to a 14–6 win over the Rockers, jumping out early and never letting go in a dominant offensive showing. Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) had a monster outing, going 3-for-5 including a pair of home runs, driving in four runs. Jake Quinn (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4 including a triple, finishing with four RBI and three runs scored. Savion Flowers (University of Kansas) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. For Green Bay, Stefan Di Corrado (Dartmouth College) went 2-for-4 including a home run, driving in two runs. Tristan Dietrich (Liberty University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two walks. Noe Novella (Biola University) got the save, tossing three innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits, three runs, and three walks.
Willmar 9, Bismarck 8 (Walk Off)
The Stingers stormed back in dramatic fashion to edge the Larks 9–8, overcoming an early seven-run deficit to complete a wild comeback capped by a walk-off win in the ninth. Max Buettenback (Wichita State) delivered the winning moment, going 1-for-6 and finishing with three RBI. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 3-for-5, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 2-for-4, scoring once and stealing three bases. For Bismarck, Luke Lavin (Stanford University) went 2-for-4 including a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Carmelo Rivera (Cal State Monterey Bay) went 3-for-5 including a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Brandon Mikos (Youngstown State University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks.
Rockford 10, Richmond 7
The Rivets built a commanding early lead and held off a late surge to defeat the Flying Mummies 10–7 in a game defined by a massive middle-inning burst. Bryk Barnard (GateWay CC) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Tommy Townsend (Xavier University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Brady Louck (Arizona State University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing just one hit.
Wausau 13, Wisconsin Rapids 2
The Woodchucks broke things open late in a dominant 13–2 win over the Rafters, pulling away with a massive ninth-inning surge after steadily building control throughout the game. Lane Walton (Arkansas State University) went 3-for-5 including a home run and a double, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Peyton Firgens (McLennan CC) went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Noah Malone (Loyola Marymount University) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in three runs and scoring once. Huxley Holcombe (Cornell University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing five hits, three walks, and one earned run.
Eau Claire 9, Waterloo 7
The Express staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat the Bucks 9–7, erupting for six runs in the eighth inning to flip the game after trailing late. Jaxon Schumacher (Bradley University) went 2-for-3 including a home run, driving in three runs. Mikey Muniz (Pima CC) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. For Waterloo, Mitchell Iliff (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-4 with a triple, driving in three runs. Colin Coonradt (West Virginia University) went 3-for-4 including a double, scoring once. Sawyer Hoffman (Winona State University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit. Oliver Martel (University of Illinois) picked up the save, throwing a scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts and one walk.
St. Cloud 16, Badlands 0
The Rox delivered a dominant all-around performance in a 16–0 shutout win over the Big Sticks, controlling every phase of the game from start to finish. Aidan Mouton (University of Kansas) went 4-for-6 with three RBI, two runs scored, and three stolen bases. Austin Haley (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording three RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Carter Jorissen (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Brandon Pelechowicz (American River CC) went 2-for-2 including a solo home run, driving in two runs. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-4 with one RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Emerson McKnight (University of Kansas) was lights out on the mound, earning the win with nine scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts, and just two hits and one walk allowed.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Rochester @ Thunder Bay (1:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Fond du Lac @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Waterloo @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM ET)
Bismarck @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Kalamazoo @ Royal Oak (7:35 PM ET)
Richmond @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)