Madison 6, Grand Forks 1
The Night Mares won their fourth straight game, defeating the Spitfires 6–1 behind timely hitting and strong pitching. Tia Durst (University of Washington) went 2-for-3, including a home run, driving in two runs. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. Luciana Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and driving in one run. Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, scoring twice. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with two strikeouts while allowing five hits, five walks, and one run.
La Crosse 14, Minot 4
The Steam erupted for 14 runs over the second and third innings, cruising past the Honeybees 14–4 in a run-rule victory. La Crosse collected 11 hits and took control early to secure the five-inning win. Annabelle Ross (St. Cloud State University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, including a double, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Josie Brudos (Winona State University) went 2-for-2, scoring twice and driving in one run. Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. For Minot, Ellen Tarjan (Adelphi University) went 1-for-3 with a grand slam. Aubrey Quern (University of Jamestown) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four hits, four runs, and three walks.
Mankato 6, Wausau 1
The Habaneros stayed hot, defeating Ignite 6–1 for another convincing victory. Katy Olive (Miami University (OH)) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, triple, and double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run scored. Sailor Hall (Pittsburgh State University) went 2-for-3, including a double. For Wausau, Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 3-for-3, including a solo home run and a double. Sailor Hall (Pittsburgh State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing six hits and one run.
Wednesday’s Schedule
La Crosse @ Minot (5:35 PM CT)
Grand Forks @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Minot (8:35 PM CT)