Wausau 4, Mankato 0
Wausau Ignite used a three-run fourth inning and a dominant pitching performance to shut out the Habaneros, 4-0, collecting eight hits while allowing just three. Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State University) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Bree Urban (State College Of Florida) finished 1-for-3 with a double, scored twice, and stole a base. Zoey Mills (East Florida State CC) earned the win with a standout performance in the circle, tossing a complete-game shutout over seven innings. She struck out nine while allowing just three hits and three walks.
Minot 10, Grand Forks 9
The Honeybees erased an eight-run deficit with an explosive eight-run sixth inning to complete a dramatic 10-9 comeback victory over the Spitfires. For Minot, Ellen Trajan (Adelphi University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Sarah Milner (Minot State University) delivered in a pinch-hit opportunity, going 1-for-1 with an RBI. Clare Rettler (Carthage College) went 2-for-3 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring twice. For Grand Forks, Shannon Cunningham (San Diego State University) went 3-for-3 with three doubles, driving in one run and scoring once. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) finished 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, while Audrey Reeves (McCook Community College) went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer. Emma Peeples (York University (NE)) added a 2-for-3 performance with a triple and an RBI. Nadia Andarowski (UNC-Greensboro) earned the win, throwing five innings while allowing six hits and two earned runs.
Madison 6, La Crosse 5
The Night Mares held off a late rally from the Steam, scoring twice in the seventh inning to secure a hard-fought 6-5 victory. For Madison, Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI and one run scored. Trinity Kennemer (Metro State University of Denver) finished 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run, scoring twice, and stealing a base. Luciano Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) went 2-for-2 with a double, finishing with one RBI. For La Crosse, Jackie Larsen (Bemidji State Unviersity) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Josie Brudos (Winona State University) finished 2-for-4 with a triple, driving in two runs. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, throwing three innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits, two runs, and one walk.
Wausau 10, Mankato
The Ignite completed the doubleheader sweep over the Habaneros with a thrilling 10-9 victory, overcoming a late deficit with a three-run sixth inning and a walk-off run in the seventh. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) had a day to remember, going a perfect 4-for-4 with a hat trick of home runs, driving in seven runs. Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring twice and recording one RBI. Sammie Kulak (San Jose State University) finished 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. For Mankato, Olivia Pichardo (University of California) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a triple, driving in four runs. Bella Louvar (Des Moines Area CC) finished 2-for-4 with three runs scored, one RBI, and a stolen base. Allie Moss (Saint Mary’s College) added a 2-for-3 performance with two runs scored, one RBI, and a stolen base. Cassidy Gall (Drake University) earned the win, throwing all seven innings with two strikeouts while allowing 12 hits, eight earned runs, and two walks.
Friday`s Schedule
La Crosse @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Mankato @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)