The day featured record-setting offense, dramatic walk-offs, and dominant pitching performances across the league. The Kalamazoo Growlers tied the Northwoods League single-game runs record with a 29-run explosion, while the Green Bay Rockers and Duluth Huskies delivered thrilling walk-off victories to highlight an action-packed slate.

Royal Oak 12, Richmond 2

The Leprechauns pulled away late to defeat the Flying Mummies 12–2. Royal Oak scored seven runs over the final two innings to turn a close game into a decisive victory. Connor Larkin (University of Oklahoma) went 1-for-2 with a home run, recording three RBI, two runs scored, and three stolen bases. Patrick Ilitch (Eastern Michigan University) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Tate Deal (University of Evansville) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, recording two RBI and one run scored. Carson Raether (Miami University (OH)) went 1-for-2, scoring three times and stealing one base. For Richmond, Jackson Cliatt (Georgia Southwestern State) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run. Carson Bittner (Butler University) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing one base. Jon Whiteside (University of Dayton) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts while allowing seven hits and one earned run.

Kalamazoo 29, Battle Creek 9

The Growlers exploded for 29 runs behind a 15-hit offensive attack, overpowering the Battle Jacks 29–9. Kalamazoo scored in six different innings, including an eight-run fifth inning and a six-run seventh inning, to secure the dominant victory. Trevor Johnson (Duke University) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-5, including a grand slam and a triple, finishing with seven RBI and three runs scored. Brock Sell (Stanford University) went 3-for-6, including a double, recording six RBI and scoring five times. Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) went 1-for-3 with four runs scored and four RBI. Brandon DeGoti (University of Miami (FL)) went 2-for-3, including a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, tallying five RBI and one run scored. For Battle Creek, Brady LaViolette (Murray State CC) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Bryce Brannon (Duke University) earned the win, throwing four innings with five strikeouts while allowing three hits, three walks, and one earned run.

Badlands 8, Bismarck 1

The Big Sticks pulled away late to secure an 8–1 victory over the Larks behind a balanced offensive attack. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went 3-for-5, including a home run, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Dylon Myrow (Nebraska University) went 3-for-6 with one RBI and one run scored. For Bismarck, Joey Canzoni (Saint Louis University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Grant McMeekin (Cochise College) earned the win, throwing nine innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three hits and one run.

Wausau 12, Madison 7

The Woodchucks rallied late with an eight-run eighth inning to erase a deficit and defeat the Mallards 12–7. Wausau used a 10-hit offensive attack to complete the comeback victory. Ryan Chase (University of Kansas) went 4-for-5, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Donavan Jeffrey (University of Miami (FL)) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. For Madison, Davis Hamilton (University of Minnesota) went 3-for-4, including a home run, recording two RBI. Marcelino Alonso (Indiana State University) went 2-for-3, including a home run, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Logan Waldschmidt (University of New Orleans) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit, one run, and one walk.

Willmar 12, Minot 11

The Stingers held off a late Hot Tots rally to secure a 12–11 victory. Kobe Eikmeier (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a triple, recording three RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Jehee Lee (Cal State Northridge) went 3-for-4, including a double, scoring three times, driving in two runs, and stealing four bases. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Paris Pridgen (Austin Peay University) went 1-for-5, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. For Minot, Drew Reaves (Georgia SW State University) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run scored, while Joe DuSell (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-4, including a double, scoring twice and driving in one run. Luke Kalfsbeek (Sacramento State University) earned the win, throwing two innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits, two walks, and one run.

Green Bay 11, Lakeshore 7 (Walk-Off)

The Rockers walked it off in dramatic fashion, scoring five runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Chinooks 11–7. Green Bay used a 14-hit offensive attack to complete the comeback victory. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) came up clutch with a walk-off grand slam, going 3-for-5, including a double, and finishing with five RBI. Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 3-for-5, including a home run, recording three runs scored and two RBI. JT Starkus (Cal State Monterey Bay) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Dom Bello (Anderson University) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Lakeshore, Vance Celiberti (University of Michigan) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in three runs. Dylan Mulcahy (University of Miami) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

St. Cloud 10, Mankato 6

The Rox rallied late with a five-run eighth inning to defeat the MoonDogs 10–6. Brett White (University of Iowa) went 2-for-3, including a triple, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) went 1-for-3, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Colton Rother (University of Kansas) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and stealing two bases. For Mankato, Cole Clark (UC Irvine) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a double, and scoring twice. Manny West (University of Kansas) delivered a strong start, throwing five innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing six hits, four walks, and three earned runs. Anthony St. Vincent (University of South Alabama) earned the win, throwing one inning while allowing one hit, one run, and one walk.

Traverse City 10, Rockford 7

The Pit Spitters used a six-run fifth inning to take control and defeat the Rivets 10–7. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 3-for-5, including a pair of doubles, recording two runs scored and one RBI. Zach Kucharczyk (Davenport University) went 3-for-4, scoring once, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Cade Collins (Wofford College) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. For Rockford, Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4, scoring twice and driving in one run. Bryk Barnard (GateWay CC) went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Connor Kave (Iona University) went 3-for-4, including a triple, scoring once and stealing one base. Jake Ickes (Northwood University) earned the win, throwing 6.2 innings with five strikeouts while allowing eight hits, three earned runs, and one walk. Drew Ferguson (Saginaw Valley State University) earned the save, throwing 2.1 innings with two strikeouts while allowing three walks, two hits, and one earned run.

Duluth 10, Rochester 9 (Walk-Off)

The Huskies rallied late to walk off the Honkers 10–9. Duluth erased a late deficit with four runs over the final two innings to complete the comeback victory. Anthony Cepeda (Wichita State University) delivered the winning run, going 4-for-6, including a pair of doubles, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing two bases. Jalen Smith (Eastern Kentucky University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Maddox Monsour (North Carolina State) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, scoring three times and stealing two bases. Kayden Campbell (Ohio State University) went 1-for-2, including a double, scoring three times and stealing three bases. For Rochester, Matt Maize (University of Arizona) went 2-for-6, including a triple, driving in four runs and stealing one base. Seth Thompson (Creighton University) went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored. Jayden Andrade (Lewis-Clark State College) earned the win, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

Waterloo 4, Kenosha 3

The Bucks held off a late Kingfish push to secure a 4–3 victory. Jake Slade (Murray State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. George Baker V. (University of Louisville) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in one run. Mitchell Iliff (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-3, including a double, scoring once and stealing two bases. Cole Bronoel-Cuthrell (Kalamazoo College) earned the win, throwing 1.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits, two walks, and one run. Sam Skarich (Louisville) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout while allowing two walks.

Fond du Lac 15, Wisconsin Rapids 5

The Dock Spiders erupted for 15 runs behind a 16-hit offensive attack, defeating the Rafters 15–5. Fond du Lac scored in six different innings to pull away for the dominant victory. Tyler Neises (Georgia Tech) went 1-for-5, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Patrick Graham (Brigham Young University) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording two runs scored and one RBI. Vincent Venverlo (University of San Diego) went 4-for-5, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Jaden Rose (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 1-for-3, including a double, recording four runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base. For Wisconsin Rapids, David Ketterman ( Florence-Darlington CC) went 1-for-5 with a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Declan Kmiecik (Rock Valley CC) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two walks and one hit.

Eau Claire 12, Minnesota 0

The Express dominated from start to finish, shutting out the Mud Puppies 12–0. Sawyer Stein (University of Iowa) went 3-for-5, including a home run, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) went 1-for-3 with a triple, recording two RBI. Adam Salazar (Hope International University) went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Hollon Brock went 1-for-3, scoring four times. Mike Erspamer (Stanford University) earned the win, throwing 6.2 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

 

 

Wednesday’s Schedule

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (3:05 PM ET)

Royal Oak @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)

Battle Creek @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)

Green Bay @ Lakeshore (6:05 PM CT)

Badlands @ Bismarck (6:35 PM CT)

Kenosha @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Traverse City @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)

Madison @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)

Fond du Lac @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)

Rochester @ Duluth (6:35 PM CT)

Minot @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)

St. Cloud @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)