The day featured dominant pitching performances, late-game heroics, and explosive offense across the league. The Kalamazoo Growlers continued their hot streak with a shutout victory, while the Bismarck Larks and Rockford Rivets delivered dramatic walk-off wins to highlight an exciting slate of games.
Royal Oak 9, Richmond 1 (Sweep)
The Leprechauns used a six-run sixth inning to pull away from the Flying Mummies and secure a 9–1 victory. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) powered the offense, going 3-for-5, including a home run, while driving in three runs. Jordan Lewis (Saginaw Valley State University) went 2-for-2, scoring twice and recording one RBI. Michael Zielinski (Wright State University) went 2-for-5, scoring twice and driving in one run. Charlie Dieruf (University of Cincinnati) earned the win, throwing six innings with one strikeout while allowing three hits and one run.
Kalamazoo 10, Battle Creek 0
The Growlers dominated from start to finish, defeating the Battle Jacks 10–0 behind a 19-hit offensive attack. Kalamazoo scored in six different innings while delivering a complete all-around performance in the shutout victory. Trevor Johnson (Duke University) led the offensive surge, going 4-for-6, including a pair of home runs, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Charlie Wortham (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run. Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) went 2-for-5, including a home run, recording two RBI. Josh Campbell (University of Michigan) went 3-for-5, scoring once and stealing two bases. Logan Tribble (University of Notre Dame) went 2-for-5, including a home run, tallying two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Brock Sell (Stanford University) went 3-for-3, recording one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Bobby Crane (Michigan State University) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.
Lakeshore 9, Green Bay 6
The Chinooks rallied back to defeat the Rockers 9–6 after overcoming an early deficit. Nick Allred (St. Mary’s College (CA)) led the comeback effort, going 1-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs, scoring once, and stealing one base. Joshua Chairez (Riverside City CC) went 2-for-4, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Green Bay, Stefan Di Corrado (Dartmouth College) went 1-for-2, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Nate Ciemny (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) earned the win, throwing 3.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk. Ben Groeschl (University of Dayton) earned the save, throwing 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout while allowing one walk.
Bismarck 5, Badlands 4 (Walk-Off)
The Larks walked it off in dramatic fashion, scoring three runs in the ninth inning to complete a 5–4 comeback victory over the Big Sticks. Joey Canzoni (Saint Louis University) delivered the game-winning moment, hitting a walk-off three-run home run in a 1-for-4 performance. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 3-for-4, including a solo home run, while scoring twice. Logan Murphy (Bellarmine University) also went 3-for-4, scoring twice. For Badlands, Dakota Howard (Southeastern University (FL)) went 1-for-3, including a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing three bases. Tate Alexander (Moberly Area CC) set the tone with a dominant start, throwing four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks. Gabriel Jacobs (Colorado Mesa University) earned the save, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit and two walks.
Kenosha 8, Waterloo 7
The Kingfish rallied late to defeat the Bucks 8–7 in a back-and-forth battle. Kenosha scored six runs over the final three innings to overcome a late deficit and secure the comeback victory. Hunter Snyder (Columbia University) led the offensive attack, going 2-for-5, including a home run and a double, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Ezra Essex (Oklahoma State University) went 3-for-4, driving in three runs and stealing one base. For Waterloo, Jake Slade (Murray State University) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing one base. Sam Yoder (Walsh University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit, two walks, and two runs. Blake Sivak (Maryville University) earned the save, throwing a perfect inning with one strikeout.
Rockford 8, Traverse City 5 (Walk-Off)
The Rivets walked it off against the Pit Spitters, scoring three runs in the ninth inning to complete an 8–5 comeback victory. Jackson Forbes (University of Arizona) delivered the game-winning moment, hitting a walk-off three-run home run while going 2-for-5 and stealing two bases. Connor Kave (Iona University) went 3-for-5, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Traverse City, JT Smith (Wofford College) went 3-for-3, including a triple and a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Sean Martinez (Boston College) went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases. Jimmy Amptmann (Davenport University) earned the win, throwing two innings with one strikeout while allowing three hits and one run.
Willmar 8, Minot 5
The Stingers used a strong offensive push to defeat the Hot Tots 8–5. Willmar scored six runs across the fifth and sixth innings to take control and secure the victory. Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) led the offensive attack, going 2-for-3, including a double, while driving in two runs, scoring once, and stealing three bases. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 1-for-4, recording one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-1, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Paris Pridgen (Austin Peay University) went 3-for-5, including a double, scoring twice and stealing one base. Brandon Mikos (Youngstown State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with four strikeouts while allowing seven hits, four walks, and two runs.
Mankato 2, St. Cloud 0
The MoonDogs used strong pitching and timely offense to shut out the Rox 2–0. Mankato scored once in the fourth and fifth innings while holding St. Cloud to just three hits in the victory. Evan Saunders (Oklahoma State University) went 1-for-3, including a double, driving in one run. Kyle Hvidsten (Liberty University) went 1-for-3 with one RBI. Ben Daniel (Rhodes College) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Landon Dodge (San Diego State University) picked up the save, striking out the last batter of the game.
Thursday’s Schedule
Wausau @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Kalamazoo @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Minot @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)
Battle Creek @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Waterloo @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Rockford @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)
Minnesota @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)