The day featured a mix of blowouts, comebacks, and late-inning drama across the league, highlighted by multiple big offensive outbursts and several dominant pitching performances. Rockford, Fond du Lac, and Mankato led the charge with explosive scoring nights, while Green Bay and Rochester delivered thrilling late-game finishes.
Rochester 9, Thunder Bay 8
The Honkers staged a dramatic ninth-inning comeback, scoring five runs to erase a four-run deficit and defeat the Border Cats in a thrilling finish. Nick Bowron (Creighton University) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. For Thunder Bay, Ayden Hadley (Northwest Missouri St. University) went 2-for-4, including a home run, recording two RBI and scoring twice. William Polanco (Miami Dade CC (FL)) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Gavin Simurdiak (Johns Hopkins University) earned the win, throwing 1.1 perfect innings with two strikeouts. Grant Origer (Grayson CC) picked up the save, tossing one scoreless inning while allowing two hits and one walk.
Lakeshore 8, Madison 5
The Chinooks broke open a close game with a four-run eighth inning to pull away for an 8–5 victory over the Mallards. Nick Allred (St. Mary’s College (CA)) went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one run scored. Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) went 2-for-5, including a double, scoring four times and stealing five bases. Bryan Lorenz (UNLV) went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI. For Madison, Marcelino Alonso (Indiana State University) went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double, driving in two runs. John Hadley VI (Creighton University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Ryan Richter (UW-Oshkosh) earned the win, throwing one hitless, scoreless inning with one strikeout and one walk. Nate Ciemny (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) recorded the save, tossing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.
Fond du Lac 19, Battle Creek 3
The Dock Spiders erupted for seven runs in the opening two innings and put the game away with an eight-run eighth, cruising to a dominant 19–3 victory over the Battle Jacks. Tyler Neises (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs and scoring four times. Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 2-for-3 with a double, recording two RBI, scoring three runs, and stealing one base. Ben Kuglitsch (Florida State University) went 2-for-6 with a double, tallying three RBI and two runs scored. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs, scoring three times, and stealing one base. Will Niles (Colorado School of Mines) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits, three walks, and two runs.
Waterloo 8, Eau Claire 4
The Bucks jumped out to an early seven-run lead and never looked back, defeating the Express 8–4. Mitchell Iliff (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, driving in three runs and scoring three times. Colin Coonradt (West Virginia University) went 3-for-5, including a home run, and scored twice. For Eau Claire, Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs. AJ Price (St. Cloud State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits, two runs, and one walk.
Willmar 10, Bismarck 2
The Stingers broke the game open with a nine-run outburst across the fourth and fifth innings, rolling to a 10–2 victory over the Larks. Kobe Elkmeier (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 2-for-4, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Matthew Bernath (Point Loma Nazarene University) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one stolen base. Chaz McRoberts (University of San Diego) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.
Wisconsin Rapids 6, Wausau 4
The Rafters built an early lead and held off a late push from the Woodchucks, securing a 6–4 win in a shortened seven-inning game. Gunnar Dillard (University of Oklahoma) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 including a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Mikey Boyd (Fresno State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, and scored once. Noah Marschke (Madison CC) delivered a dominant outing, throwing 3.1 hitless innings with seven strikeouts and just one walk. Jackson Molloy (Yuba CC) earned the win, tossing 2.2 innings with two strikeouts while allowing three hits, three runs, and two walks.
Green Bay 9, La Crosse 6
The Rockers rallied late with a four-run ninth inning to walk off the Loggers 9–6 in a back-and-forth contest. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) delivered the walk-off with a three-run home run, finishing 1-for-5 at the plate. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and scored twice. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. For La Crosse, Eli Small (Kent State) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Jake Quinn (University of St. Thomas (MN)) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Jayden Martin (Georgia State University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit.
Kalamazoo 9, Royal Oak 3
The Growlers broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning to surge past the Leprechauns, earning a 9–3 road victory. Case Sullivan (Valparaiso University) went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one run scored. Charlie Wortham (Mississippi State University) went 3-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. For Royal Oak, Mark Collins (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) went 1-for-1 with two RBI and one stolen base. Callan Royce (Kalamazoo Valley CC) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two hits.
Rockford 13, Richmond 10
The Rivets used a dominant offensive surge, highlighted by a seven-run eighth inning, to pull away from the Flying Mummies and secure a 13–10 victory. Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4, including a grand slam, finishing with five RBI and two runs scored. Joey Appino (Carroll University) went 4-for-5, including a home run and a double, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Gavin Taylor (University of Nevada Las Vegas) went 3-for-5, including a double, tallying two runs scored and one RBI. River Lindsey (Bradley University) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI. For Richmond, Colton Sims (West Virginia University) went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. Landen Fry (Indiana University) went 3-for-5, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Prince Deboskie (University of Akron) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Ammon Shaul (GateWay CC) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.
Mankato 14, Minot 7
The MoonDogs powered their way to a dominant 14–7 victory over the Hot Tots, using a balanced offensive attack and a big late-inning surge to put the game away. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in three runs and scoring once. Tanner Kern (University of San Diego) went 1-for-3 with a double, recording three RBI. Max Charles (Grand Canyon University) went 3-for-5, including a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Sam Erickson (Texas A&M University) went 1-for-1, scoring once and stealing two bases. Andrew Purdy (University of Alabama) went 2-for-4, scoring twice and driving in one run. Landon Dodge (San Diego State University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts while allowing three walks.
Badlands 2, St. Cloud 0
The Big Sticks rode a strong pitching performance and timely offense to shut out the Rox 2–0. Dakota Howard (Southeastern University (FL)) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base. Samson Pugh (Texas State University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in one run. Collin Maloney (Arkansas State University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing three hits and three walks. Seth Broadwell (Keiser University) picked up the save, tossing four scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits and two walks.
Thursday’s Schedule
Battle Creek @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Kalamazoo @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
La Crosse @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Richmond @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Badlands @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ St.Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Eau Claire @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Willmar (7:05 PM CT)