The day featured dominant pitching performances, explosive offensive displays, and several comeback victories across the league. Royal Oak climbed to the top of the Great Lakes East after a doubleheader sweep, while teams continued to battle through competitive matchups and standout individual performances.

Green Bay 14, Wisconsin Rapids 0

The Rockers dominated from the opening inning, cruising to a 14–0 shutout victory over the Rafters. Green Bay scored in four different innings, including a six-run fifth, to complete the run-rule win. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) went 2-for-3 with a three-run triple and a solo home run, finishing with four RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a bases-clearing triple, also driving in four runs and scoring twice. Mike Dee (UNC-Charlotte) went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Brady Trombello (Texas Tech University) earned the win, throwing four scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits. Cord Copley (Bossier Parish CC) earned the save, throwing three scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing two hits.

Royal Oak 14, Traverse City 0

The Leprechauns exploded offensively to defeat the Pit Spitters 14–0 in a dominant shutout victory. Royal Oak broke the game open with a seven-run fifth inning and held Traverse City to just three hits. Carson Raether (Miami University (OH)) led the offensive attack, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Jordan Lewis (Saginaw Valley State University) went 2-for-3, scoring three times and driving in two runs. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Spencer Boynton (Valparaiso University) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks.

Richmond 17, Kalamazoo 10

The Flying Mummies used a late offensive surge to outlast the Growlers 17–10 in a high-scoring battle. Richmond collected 19 hits and scored eight runs over the final two innings to complete the comeback victory. Ashton Seymore (Georgetown University) led the offensive attack, going 5-for-6 with four RBI and one run scored. Eric Harper (Missouri Western) went 2-for-5, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Drew Phillips (Valparaiso University) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording three runs scored, two RBI, and one stolen base. For Kalamazoo, Trevor Johnson (Duke University) went 3-for-5, including a home run, driving in five runs and scoring three times. Theodore Hohn (Bethel University) earned the win, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit.

Lakeshore 4, Madison 1

The Chinooks used strong pitching and timely offense to defeat the Mallards 4–1. Lakeshore scored in three different innings while holding Madison to just four hits in the victory. Aukai Kea (Vanderbilt University) led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs and stealing one base. Nolan Sandee (Northern Illinois University) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and stealing one base. Christopher Romo ( Riverside City CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk. Ryan Richter (UW-Oshkosh) earned the save, throwing four scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits.

Fond du Lac 6, Battle Creek 2

The Dock Spiders controlled the game from the mound and at the plate, defeating the Battle Jacks 6–2. Joey Arend (Xavier University) went 2-for-3, including a triple, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Quincy Mazeke (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run, scoring twice and stealing one base. Joey Monetti (San Diego State University) went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Will Niles (Colorado School of Mines) earned the win, throwing three innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits, two runs, and two walks.

Willmar 9, Bismarck 6

The Stingers topped the Larks 9–6 behind timely offense and a balanced attack. Willmar scored in five different innings to secure the victory. Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, one RBI, and four stolen bases. David Estrada (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Jehee Lee (Cal State Northridge) went 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. For Bismarck, Michael Carrano Jr. (Illinois State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Xavier Rivera (Bradley University) went 1-for-2 with a double, recording two RBI. Keegan Landis (Colorado Mesa University) went 3-for-5, including a double, tallying one RBI and one run scored. David Hagen (West Virginia University) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits, three runs, and one walk. Luke Kalfsbeek (Sacramento State University) picked up the save.

Green Bay 4, Wisconsin Rapids 3 (DH Sweep)

The Rockers rallied late to defeat the Rafters 4–3. Green Bay scored three runs in the fifth inning and added the go-ahead run in the sixth to secure the comeback victory. David Ballenilla (Tennessee Wesleyan University) led the comeback effort, going 1-for-3 with a triple and driving in three runs. Aidan Kuni (University of New Mexico) went 1-for-1 with one RBI, while Ben Fishel (Columbia University) went 2-for-3 and scored once. For Wisconsin Rapids, Nolan Stevens (University of Oklahoma) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in two runs. Aidan Thaxton (University of New Mexico) went 1-for-2 with a double and scored once. Jayden Martin (Georgia State University) earned the win, throwing one scoreless inning while allowing two hits.

Mankato 3, Minot 2

The MoonDogs rallied late to edge the Hot Tots 3–2. Mankato scored two runs in the eighth inning to complete the comeback victory. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) went 2-for-4, including a double, scoring once. Max Charles (Grand Canyon University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in one run. Wyatt Thornbury (Fresno State University) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Rochester 9, Duluth 6

The Honkers jumped out early and held on to defeat the Huskies 9–6. Rochester used a five-run third inning to build a lead and secure the victory. Robert Orr (University of Southern California) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Cooper Kruk (University of Arizona) went 2-for-5, including a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. For Duluth, Andrew Ermis (TCU) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs. Maddox Monsour (North Carolina State) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and one stolen base. Cooper Annin (Butler CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits, six walks, and three runs. Brandon Fears (Cal State Bakersfield) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout while allowing one walk.

La Crosse 6, Waterloo 5

The Loggers held off a late Bucks rally to win 6–5. La Crosse built an early lead and answered Waterloo’s five-run eighth inning with the go-ahead run in the bottom half. Jake Quinn (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, scoring twice and stealing one base. Eli Small (Kent State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, scoring twice and stealing one base. For Waterloo, Mitchell Iliff (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4, including a home run, driving in three runs. Aaron Ploszay (Madison CC) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing five hits and five runs. Caden Wilson (Mount Mercy University) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one walk.

Royal Oak 4, Traverse City 3 (DH Sweep)

The Leprechauns rallied late to defeat the Pit Spitters 4–3. Royal Oak scored three runs in the seventh inning to complete the comeback victory. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) came up clutch with a pinch-hit home run, driving in two runs. Michael Zielinski (Wright State University) went 3-for-4 with one RBI, while Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-4 with one RBI. For Traverse City, Callum Early (University of Texas) went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Kellen English (Indiana University) earned the win, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit and one walk.

St. Cloud 9, Badlands 4

The Rox pulled away late to defeat the Big Sticks 9–4. St. Cloud scored four runs in the eighth inning to break open a close game and secure the victory. Alex Dupuy (University of Alabama-Birmingham) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs, scoring once, and stealing one base. Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) went 2-for-4, including a double, scoring three times. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. For Badlands, Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI and one run scored. Ethan Felling (University of Minnesota) earned the win, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.

 

Saturday’s Schedule

Battle Creek @ Green Bay (1:05 PM CT)

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (5:35 PM ET)

Wisconsin Rapids @ Lakeshore (5:05 PM CT)

Wausau @ Duluth (5:35 PM CT)

Kenosha @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)

Fond du Lac @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)

Kalamazoo @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)

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

Eau Claire @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)

Waterloo @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)

Royal Oak @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)

Mankato @ Bismarck (7:05 PM CT)

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (8:35 PM ET)

Minnesota @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)