It was a high-scoring day across the board, highlighted by several late-inning rallies, big offensive innings, and multiple extra-base hit outbursts. Badlands outlasted Minot in a 10-inning slugfest, Lakeshore edged Green Bay in a 31-hit thriller, and Willmar, Madison, and Royal Oak all delivered dominant offensive performances in convincing wins.
Royal Oak 10, Battle Creek 3
The Leprechauns erupted for seven runs in the second inning and never looked back, rolling to a 10–3 victory over the Battle Jacks. Royal Oak piled up 12 hits while its pitching staff limited Battle Creek to just three hits in the wire-to-wire win. Carson Raether (Miami University (OH)) went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored. Connor Larkin (University of Oklahoma) went 1-for-2 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) finished a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. For Battle Creek, Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 1-for-2, scored once, and stole three bases. Taylor Falls (Macomb Community College) earned the win, tossing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing one run on two hits.
Traverse City 6, Kalamazoo 3
The Pit Spitters scored two early runs and used a three-run eighth inning to pull away for a 6–3 victory over the Growlers. Noah Gerrick (Wofford College) went 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) drove in two runs, finishing 1-for-5 at the plate. For Kalamazoo, Teddy Tokheim (Stanford University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI, while Charlie Wortham (Mississippi State University) collected three hits, finishing 3-for-4 with one run scored. David Heefner (Dallas Baptist University) earned the win, tossing 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings with two strikeouts and one walk.
Richmond 8, Rockford 4
The Flying Mummies jumped out to a big early lead, scoring six runs in the first two innings, and never relinquished control in an 8–4 win over the Rivets. Colton Sims (West Virginia University) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-3 including a solo home run and a bases-clearing double, finishing with five RBI. Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) went 1-for-2 with a double, scoring twice, stealing one base, and drawing three walks. Connor McCabe (University of Pennsylvania) scored twice, finishing 1-for-2 at the plate. Jaden Alberson (Davenport University) earned the win, tossing four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, allowing three walks and one hit.
Badlands 13, Minot 10 (10 Innings)
The Big Sticks survived a back-and-forth battle and scored four runs in the 10th inning to outlast the Hot Tots 13–10. Both teams combined for 22 hits in a high-scoring game that featured multiple lead changes and late-inning drama before Badlands pulled away in extras. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went 4-for-5 including a three-run home run and a double, finishing with five RBI. Dylon Myrow (Nebraska University) went 1-for-4, scoring four times and stealing three bases. Dakota Howard (Southeastern University (FL)) went 2-for-5 including a two-run home run, finishing with three runs scored and one stolen base. For Minot, Colton Kirkham (Kansas City Kansas CC) went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Christian Stratis (The Citadel) went 3-for-6 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI and one run scored. Alex Altmann (University of New Mexico) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs while scoring twice and stealing one base. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) earned the win, tossing 3.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits and one earned run.
Wausau 11, Kenosha 6
The Woodchucks overcame an early deficit with a steady offensive push, scoring in four different innings and pulling away late for an 11–6 win over the Kingfish. Jackson Petsche (University of New Orleans) went 2-for-4, including a three-run home run and a double, finishing with five RBI and two runs scored. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 3-for-3, scoring once and stealing three bases. For Kenosha, Cole Ide (Santa Barbara City CC) went 3-for-4 including a home run, driving in three runs. James Harrington (Glendale Community College) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run while scoring once and stealing one base. Brady Wright (Santa Fe CC) earned the win, tossing five innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits, four walks, and two runs.
Madison 14, Wisconsin Rapids 5
The Mallards broke the game open with a nine-run sixth inning and never looked back, powering their way to a 14–5 win over the Rafters. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 2-for-6 including a double, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Cole Crafton (University of Illinois) went 3-for-5 including a double and a triple, recording one RBI and two runs scored. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 3-for-5 with one RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For Wisconsin Rapids, Connor Harvie (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 2-for-5 including a solo home run and scored twice. Gunnar Dillard (University of Oklahoma) went 3-for-4, scoring once and stealing one base. Heeryun Han (Texas Tech University) earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing three hits and one walk.
Bismarck 9, St. Cloud 5
The Larks used a strong late-game surge, scoring four runs in the eighth inning, to pull away from the Rox and secure a 9–5 victory. Joe Connolly (Western Illinois University) went 2-for-6 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Joey Canzoni (Saint Louis University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For St. Cloud, Alex Dupuy (University of Alabama-Birmingham) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Payton Hochhalter (University of Jamestown) earned the win, tossing five innings with two strikeouts while allowing three hits, two runs, and one walk.
Rochester 7, Mankato 4
The Honkers built an early lead with four runs in the first two innings and used a key three-run seventh to stay in control, holding off a late push from the MoonDogs for a 7–4 victory. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Matt Maize (University of Arizona) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. Sam Harry (Sacramento State University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Ian Regal (Butler University) earned the win, tossing six innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits and three walks.
Lakeshore 15, Green Bay 14
The Chinooks survived a high-scoring battle, exploding for six runs in the eighth inning and three more in the ninth to edge the Rockers 15–14. Both teams combined for 31 hits in a back-and-forth slugfest, but Lakeshore’s late offensive surge proved the difference. Bryan Lorenz (UNLV) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a double, finishing with four RBI and three runs scored. David Mysza (UCLA) went 5-for-6 with two RBI. Sam Myers (Arizona State University) went 3-for-3 including a solo home run, scoring three times and stealing one base. Casey Robinson (Salt Lake CC) went 2-for-5 with a home run and a triple, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Joshua Chairez (Riverside City CC) went 1-for-3 with two RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Cade Sears (Vanderbilt University) went 3-for-5 including a double, scoring twice and stealing one base. For Green Bay, JT Starkus (Cal State Monterey Bay) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in four runs. Eli Selga (Golden West CC) went 3-for-5 including a home run and a triple, recording four RBI and three runs scored. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) went 3-for-6 including a home run and a double, tallying three RBI and three runs scored. Cael Turner (Oklahoma State University) earned the win, tossing 2.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits and one run.
Duluth 5, Eau Claire 1
The Huskies used steady offense throughout the middle innings, scoring in four straight frames from the second through the sixth, to control the game and secure a 5–1 win over the Express. Waylon Walsh (Santa Clara University) went 3-for-4 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Benji Kautto (University of Evansville) went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Dax Hardcastle (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in one run. Anthony Piasecki-Andrews (Charleston Southern University) earned the win, tossing seven scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks.
Willmar 10, Minnesota 0
The Stingers broke a tight game open in a big way, erupting for nine runs in the fourth inning to power past the Mud Puppies 10–0. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 3-for-4 including a grand slam, and recorded two stolen bases. Max Buettenback (Wichita State) went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 2-for-3 including a double, and scored twice. Cru Huenfeld (University of Nebraska) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. David Hagen (West Virginia University) earned the win, tossing four scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two walks.
Friday’s Schedule
Green Bay @ Lakeshore (3:05 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Fond du Lac (4:05 PM CT)
Duluth @ Eau Claire (5:05 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Madison (5:05 PM CT)
Battle Creek @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Kalamazoo @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Badlands @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)
Richmond @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ St. Cloud (7:05 PM CT)
Duluth @ Eau Claire (7:35 PM CT)