The day featured several explosive offensive performances and dramatic comebacks. The Mankato MoonDogs and Rochester Honkers powered their way to high-scoring victories. Walk-off moments from the Kalamazoo Growlers and La Crosse Loggers added extra excitement to a day filled with clutch plays and big performances.
Waterloo 7, Fond du Lac 6
The Bucks outlasted the Dock Spiders in 10 innings, scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th to secure a 7–6 victory. MJ Sweeney (Wichita State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Jake Slade (Murray State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Caleb Seibers (Eastern Illinois University) went 1-for-1 with one RBI. For Fond du Lac, Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Sam Hanson (Morningside University) earned the win, throwing one inning while allowing two hits, one run, and one walk. Brian Lockhart (Rend Lake CC) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout while allowing one walk to close out the game.
Kalamazoo 8, Battle Creek 7 (Walk-Off)
The Growlers rallied from a six-run deficit, scoring six runs over the final four innings to walk off the Battle Jacks 8–7. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) played hero with a walk-off two-run home run, finishing 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) went 3-for-4, including a pair of doubles, scoring twice. Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Trevor Johnson (Duke University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording two RBI. For Battle Creek, AJ Lucas (Western Michigan University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, tallying three RBI and two runs scored, while Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run. Gavin Jones (Kent State University) earned the win, throwing one inning with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one run.
Royal Oak 18, Rockford 2
The Leprechauns broke the game open with a seven-run fourth inning and never looked back, cruising past the Rivets 18–2. Patrick Ilitch (Eastern Michigan University) went 2-for-4, including a double, finishing with four RBI and three runs scored. Parker McDaniels (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-5, including a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Mateo Noto (St. John’s University) went 2-for-6 with three runs scored and one RBI. Owen Turner (Yale University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in two runs. Michael Zielinski (Wright State University) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI. Tate Deal (University of Evansville) went 1-for-1 with two RBI. Greg Burns (Central Michigan University) earned the win, throwing six innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits, three walks, and one run.
Wausau 11, Green Bay 3
The Woodchucks broke the game open with a four-run third inning and never looked back, defeating the Rockers 11–3. Max Soliz (University of Kansas) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Donavan Jeffrey (University of Miami (FL)) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Lane Walton (Arkansas State University) went 3-for-5, including a double, finishing with two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Peyton Firgens (McLennan CC) went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-3, scoring twice and stealing three bases. For Green Bay, Jeremy Delamota (Fairleigh Dickinson University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, while Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-4, including a home run, recording two RBI. Ben Chuttey (USC Upstate) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits and two runs.
Traverse City 7, Madison 1
The Pit Spitters jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Mallards 7–1. Cade Collins (Wofford College) went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run scored, and four stolen bases. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one stolen base. For Madison, Jonah Weathers (University of Louisville) went 3-for-4, while Nate Novinska (University of Illinois) went 2-for-4, including a solo home run. Caleb Kidd (Western Michigan University) earned the win, throwing five innings with two strikeouts while allowing five hits, two walks, and one run.
Duluth 15, Minot 12
The Huskies outlasted the Hot Tots in a high-scoring battle, earning a 15–12 victory. Duluth used a 19-hit offensive attack and scored in seven different innings, holding off a late Minot push to secure the win. Kayden Campbell (Ohio State University) went 4-for-6, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) went 3-for-4, scoring twice and stealing one base. Jalen Smith (Eastern Kentucky University) went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Waylon Walsh (Santa Clara University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, recording four RBI and two runs scored. Andrew Ermis (TCU) went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, tallying two RBI and two runs scored. Benji Kautto (University of Evansville) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Isaiah Ibarra (University of Southern California) went 3-for-5, including a double, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Minot, Alex Altmann (University of New Mexico) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs. Drew Reaves (Georgia SW State University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, finishing with three RBI. Isaac Huetti (Missouri Western State University) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Sohrab Rezaei (University of Toledo) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in two runs. Michael Zunker (St. Scholastica) earned the win, throwing 2.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing five hits, three earned runs, and one walk. Devin Costa (Winthrop University) earned the save, throwing 0.2 innings with one strikeout.
Kenosha 13, Richmond 2
The Kingfish jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising past the Flying Mummies 13–2. Brian Gould (Creighton University) went 2-for-3, including a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Noah Alvarez (UC Irvine) went 2-for-4, scoring three times and driving in two runs. Bennett Shealor (Old Dominion University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, recording two runs scored and one RBI. For Richmond, DJ Scheumann (Michigan State University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Blaze Wong (Saint Martin’s University) earned the win, throwing nine innings with nine strikeouts while allowing six hits, one earned run, and one walk.
La Crosse 6, Eau Claire 5 (Walk-Off)
The Loggers rallied late to edge the Express 6–5 in a back-and-forth battle. Mana Lau Kong (University of Hawaii) came through in the clutch, delivering the winning run with a solo home run, going 2-for-5 and finishing with two RBI. Stephen Chucka (University of Central Florida) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Eau Claire, Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) went 1-for-1 with two RBI and one stolen base. Adam Salazar (Hope International University) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run, and scored twice. Nicholas Mazzotta (Wagner College) earned the win, throwing one perfect inning and striking out all three batters faced.
Rochester 16, Thunder Bay 6
The Honkers erupted for 16 runs behind a 13-hit offensive attack, cruising past the Border Cats 16–6. Angel Santiago (University of South Alabama) went 3-for-6 with a pair of doubles and a home run, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Matt Maize (University of Arizona) went 3-for-5, scoring three times and driving in two runs. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 3-for-5, including a solo home run and a triple. Seth Thompson (Creighton University) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in three runs. Mikey Brunetti (Long Island University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. For Thunder Bay, Lincoln Pack (University of Incarnate Word (TX)) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs. Nate Negre (University of Central Arkansas) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, scoring twice. Payne Lochridge (Hardin-Simmons University) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with two strikeouts while allowing six hits, six walks, and five runs.
Willmar 9, Bismarck 2
The Stingers used a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to cruise past the Larks 9–2. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Luke Kalfsbeek (Sacramento State University) went 3-for-5, including a solo home run, scoring three times and stealing three bases. Landon Lowe (Bradley University) went 2-for-4, scoring three times and driving in two runs. For Bismarck, Blade Carver (East Carolina University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Riley Hasenstab (Georgia Tech) earned the win, throwing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and one run.
Lakeshore 7, Wisconsin Rapids 4
The Chinooks rallied late to overcome a three-run deficit, defeating the Rafters 7–4. Sam Myers (Arizona State University) was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Joshua Chairez (Riverside City CC) went 2-for-3, including a double, recording three RBI and one stolen base. Jack Counsell (Northwestern University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Wisconsin Rapids, Danny Gavin (Butler University) went 1-for-1 with one RBI and one stolen base. Nate Clemny (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) earned the win, throwing 1.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing four hits and two runs. Zach Gibbs (Riverside City CC) earned the save, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks.
St. Cloud 13, Minnesota 8
The Rox used a strong offensive performance and a five-run fifth inning to pull away from the Mud Puppies in a 13–8 victory. Colton Rother (University of Kansas) went 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-1, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. Tyler Bishop (University of Nebraska – Omaha) went 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. For Minnesota, Jun Moeller (University of Fort Lauderdale) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a double, recording three runs scored and two RBI. Connor Larsen (University of Central Missouri) went 1-for-4 with a home run, finishing with four RBI. Landon Jasper (Kirkwood CC) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run scored. Nolan Welke (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. Tyler Phenow (University of Minnesota) earned the win, throwing six innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits, three runs, and three walks.
Mankato 15, Badlands 3
The MoonDogs exploded for 15 runs behind a 16-hit offensive attack, cruising past the Big Sticks 15–3. Mankato broke the game open with a five-run third inning and added an eight-run seventh inning to pull away for the dominant victory. Cole Clark (UC Irvine) went 4-for-5, including a pair of home runs and a double, driving in four runs and scoring four times. Charlie Longmeier (University of Evansville) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored. Kyle Hvidsten (Liberty University) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording two RBI. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) went 1-for-3, scoring twice, driving in two runs, and stealing one base. Josey Williamson (University of Alabama) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring twice and stealing one base. Evan Hughes (East Stroudsburg University) earned the win, throwing four innings with three strikeouts while allowing five walks, four hits, and three runs.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Royal Oak @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Kalamazoo @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (7:05 PM ET)
Badlands @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Lakeshore @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)
Kenosha @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)