La Crosse 12, Minot 1
The Steam erupted for eight runs in the third inning and cruised to a 12–1 run-rule victory over the Honeybees. La Crosse collected 13 hits and took control early to secure the five-inning win. Tatum Dunlavy (Concordia University-St. Paul) made an immediate impact after being inserted into the lineup, going 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI. Josie Brudos (Winona State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, recording three runs scored, one RBI, and three stolen bases. Grace Frechette (St. Cloud State University) went 2-for-3, including a triple, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing one base. Jackie Larsen (Bemidji State Unviersity) went 3-for-4, including a triple and a double, tallying two RBI and one run scored. Preslynn Baker (John Melvin Christian College) earned the win, throwing five innings with seven strikeouts while allowing two hits, four walks, and one run.
Madison 9, Grand Forks 6
The Night Mares won their fifth straight game, defeating the Spitfires 9–6. Madison used timely offense and a four-run sixth inning to hold off Grand Forks and continue its winning streak. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-3, including a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Tia Durst (University of Washington) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double, scoring twice. For Grand Forks, Alex Graham (Weatherford College) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs. Shannon Cunningham (San Diego State University) went 2-for-4, including a home run, recording two RBI and one stolen base. Makenna Alexander (University of North Dakota) went 3-for-3, scoring twice. Andrea Jaskowiak (Colorado State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing seven hits, two runs, and one walk.
La Crosse 7, Minot 4 (DH Sweep)
The Steam completed the doubleheader sweep with a 7–4 victory over the Honeybees. La Crosse used seven runs across the third and fourth innings to overcome an early deficit and finish off the two-game sweep. Sam Vandevelde (Concord University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Annabelle Ross (St. Cloud State University) went 1-for-2, scoring twice. For Minot, Clare Rettler (Carthage College) went 3-for-4, scoring once. Madi Balk (University of Washington) had a solid outing, throwing 4.1 innings with ten strikeouts, allowing two hits and two earned runs. Tatum Dunlavy (Concordia University-St. Paul) earned the win, throwing five innings with one strikeout while allowing seven hits, three earned runs, and three walks. Madisyn Parker (Winona State University) earned the save, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.
Thursday’s Schedule
Grand Forks @ Wausau (5:05 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Grand Forks @ Wausau (7:35 PM CT)