Bismarck 17, Mankato 8
Bismarck erupted late to defeat Mankato 17–8. The Larks scored nine runs in the seventh inning to pull away and complete the comeback victory. Blade Carver (East Carolina University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Keegan Landis (Colorado Mesa University) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 4-for-6 with a pair of solo home runs. Jesse Contreras (Illinois-Springfield) went 1-for-2, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing two bases. For Mankato, Marvin Montenegro (Florida State University) went 3-for-5 with a home run and a pair of doubles, finishing with two RBI and two runs scored. Kyle Hvidsten (Liberty University) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in two runs. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) went 1-for-3 with a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Evan Saunders (Wichita State University) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, scoring twice. Luke Walter (Wheeling Jesuit University) earned the win, throwing six innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits, four walks, and two runs.
Willmar 13, Badlands 1
Willmar broke the game open late to defeat Badlands 13–1. The Stingers scored eight runs over the final three innings and finished with 14 hits in the victory. Merrick Rapoza (Florida Gulf Coast University) went 3-for-5 with three RBI and one run scored. Matthew Bernath (Point Loma Nazarene University) went 2-for-3, scoring three times. Brecken Menuet (Louisiana Tech University) went 2-for-3, including a triple, driving in two runs, scoring once, and stealing one base. Luke DeVine (Santa Clara University) went 1-for-5 with a home run, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Paris Pridgen (Austin Peay University) went 2-for-5, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Brandon Mikos (Youngstown State University) earned the win, throwing nine innings with one strikeout while allowing five hits, two walks, and one run.
Minot 7, Minnesota 4
Minot used a late offensive surge to defeat Minnesota 7–4. The Hot Tots scored four runs in the seventh inning to pull away and secure the victory. Drew Reaves (Georgia SW State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs. Ryan Farias (Orange Coast CC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Sohrab Rezaei (University of Toledo) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, including a double, scoring three times, and stealing one base. For Minnesota, Connor Larsen (University of Central Missouri) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Nolan Welke (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, scoring once. Spencer Pederson (Winona State University) went 3-for-4, including a double. Cade Dickinson (Northwestern Oklahoma State) earned the win, throwing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing five hits and one walk. Clayton Stewart (Georgia Southwestern University) earned the save, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning while allowing one walk to close out the game.
Madison 5, Lakeshore 2
Madison used a strong start and timely offense to defeat Lakeshore 5–2. The Mallards scored in three different innings and held off the Chinooks to secure the victory. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. Dom Jacoby (University of Louisville) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. For Lakeshore, Sam Myers (Arizona State University) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Anthony Karbowski (University of Louisville) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing five hits and two runs. Ike Young (University of Illinois) earned the save, throwing one perfect inning while striking out two of three batters faced.
Royal Oak 23, Richmond 6
Royal Oak exploded offensively to defeat Richmond 23–6. The Leprechauns scored in seven different innings and finished with 19 hits in a dominant victory. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) had a monster day at the plate, going 5-for-7, including a pair of home runs and a pair of doubles, driving in 10 runs and scoring four times. Owen Turner (Yale University) went 3-for-6 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 2-for-3, scoring four times and driving in one run. Connor Larkin (University of Oklahoma) went 2-for-2, including a home run, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Jordan Lewis (Saginaw Valley State University) went 2-for-3, scoring three times, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Richmond, Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) went 1-for-2 with one RBI, drawing three walks and stealing three bases. Colton Sims (West Virginia University) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double, scoring twice. Andrew Everson (Michigan State University) earned the win, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two walks and two hits. Jonathan Tober (Cuyahoga CC) closed out the game, throwing two hitless innings with six strikeouts while allowing two walks and one run.
Rockford 14, Kalamazoo 9
Rockford used a massive third inning to defeat Kalamazoo 14–9. The Rivets scored eight runs in the third inning and held off a late Growlers rally to secure the victory. Bryce Nevils (McNeese State University) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Zan Von Schlegell (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-3 with a double, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Gavin Taylor (University of Nevada Las Vegas) went 2-for-4, including a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. For Kalamazoo, Nicholas Frontino (Mississippi State University) went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, recording six RBI. Keith Eusebio (Paradise Valley CC) earned the win, throwing 3.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing four hits, five runs, and six walks.
Lakeshore 8, Madison 5
Lakeshore used a big second inning to defeat Madison 8–5. The Chinooks scored six runs in the second inning and held off a late Mallards rally to secure the victory. Sam Myers (Arizona State University) went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Jack Counsell (Northwestern University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. David Mysza (UCLA) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing one base. For Madison, Davis Hamilton (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing one base. Ben Groeschl (University of Dayton) earned the win, throwing 2.1 innings with one strikeout while allowing three hits, four walks, and two runs. Santino Pignotti-Wojtak (Carthage College) earned the save, striking out the final batter of the game.
Battle Creek 5, Traverse City 3
Battle Creek used timely offense and strong pitching to defeat Traverse City 5–3. The Battle Jacks scored in four different innings and held off the Pit Spitters to secure the victory. Gehrig Goldbeck (University of Missouri) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Jake Stedman (Southeastern University (FL)) went 2-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. For Traverse City, Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Brayden Groseclose (William Woods University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing five hits, three runs, and two walks. Connor Lovin (Dodge City CC) earned the save, throwing one perfect inning to close out the game.
La Crosse 13, St. Cloud 8
La Crosse rallied late to defeat St. Cloud 13–8 in a 12-inning thriller. The Loggers scored 11 runs over the final four innings, including a five-run 12th inning, to complete the comeback victory. Savion Flowers (Sacramento State) went 3-for-6 with two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Lukas Buckner (Coastal Carolina University) went 4-for-5, including a double, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Jake Quinn (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 4-for-6, including a double, recording three runs scored and two RBI. For St. Cloud, Aidan Mouton (University of Kansas) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and three stolen bases. Chase Zidlicky (Middlebury College) earned the win, throwing three hitless innings with two strikeouts.
Eau Claire 12, Waterloo 2
Eau Claire dominated from the start to defeat Waterloo 12–2. The Express scored in five straight innings and used a 15-hit offensive attack to secure the victory. Quinten Marsh (Stanford University) went 2-for-5, including a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4, including a double, recording four RBI. CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 3-for-5, including a double, scoring twice and driving in one run. For Waterloo, Caleb Parker (Minnesota State-Mankato) went 3-for-5 with one RBI. Tayvon Homolar (Angelo State) went 3-for-4. Bryce Ehr (UW-Stevens Point) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with two strikeouts while allowing six hits, two walks, and one run.
Kenosha 6, Green Bay 5 (Walk-Off)
Kenosha walked it off in 11 innings to defeat Green Bay 6–5. The Kingfish rallied late and scored twice in the 11th inning to secure the dramatic victory. Cole Ide (Santa Barbara City CC) went 1-for-5 with two RBI. Bennett Shealor (Old Dominion University) went 2-for-3, scoring once. Brendan Stressler (University of Michigan) went 1-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. For Green Bay, Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 2-for-6 with a pair of doubles, scoring twice. Daniel Harden (University of Houston) went 3-for-5 with one RBI. Dylan Simeone (Wagner College) went 3-for-6 with one RBI. Blake Sivak (Maryville University) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts while allowing three hits, three walks, and one earned run.
Wausau 13, Duluth 3
Wausau used a late offensive surge to defeat Duluth 13–3. The Woodchucks scored nine runs over the final three innings to pull away and secure the victory. Lane Walton (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, driving in four runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Gatlin Pitts (Western Kentucky University) went 1-for-2, scoring four times, driving in two runs, and stealing one base. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-2, scoring twice and stealing one base. For Duluth, Kayden Campbell (Ohio State University) went 2-for-4, including a triple, scoring once and stealing two bases. Huxley Holcombe (Cornell University) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing two hits and four walks.
Thunder Bay 5, Rochester 2
Thunder Bay used timely offense and strong pitching to defeat Rochester 5–2. The Border Cats scored in four different innings and held the Honkers to just six hits in the victory. Colin Fisher (University of Incarnate Word (TX)) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in three runs. Nate Negre (University of Central Arkansas) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording two RBI. For Rochester, Jacob Neutz (North Iowa Area CC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and one stolen base. Mikey Brunetti (Long Island University) went 2-for-4, including a solo home run. Ethan Froud (Pittsburg State University (KS)) earned the win, throwing three scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts while allowing one walk. Chase Randall (University of Incarnate Word (TX)) earned the save, throwing one perfect inning while striking out two of three batters faced.
Bismarck 4, Mankato 0 (DH Sweep)
Bismarck used dominant pitching to shut out Mankato 4–0. The Larks scored in three different innings and held the MoonDogs to just five hits in the victory. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 2-for-3, including a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Zane Baltz (Alabama State University) earned the win, throwing seven scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits and four walks. Gabriel Jacobs (Colorado Mesa University) earned the save, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit and one walk.
Fond du Lac, 14, Wisconsin Rapids 4
Fond du Lac used a big offensive surge to defeat Wisconsin Rapids 14–4. The Dock Spiders scored 11 runs over the final four innings to pull away and secure the victory. Joey Monetti (San Diego State University) went 2-for-5, including a double, finishing with four RBI and two runs scored. JJ Nielson (Grand Canyon University) went 4-for-5, including a triple, recording three runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base. Thomas Googins (Princeton University) went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For Wisconsin Rapids, Harrison Engskov (Arkansas State University) went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. Benjamin Kasten (Northern Illinois University) earned the win, throwing six innings with five strikeouts while allowing six hits, three walks, and two earned runs. Roan Tarbert (Florida A&M University) earned the save, throwing three innings with three strikeouts while allowing four hits and two walks.
Badlands 9, Willmar 1
Badlands used a big offensive surge to defeat Willmar 9–1. The Big Sticks scored eight runs over the third and fourth innings to pull away for the victory. Ryder Hernandez (University of the Incarnate Word) went 3-for-3, scoring twice. Blake Beheler (Blinn JC) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in one run. Samson Pugh (Texas State University) went 2-for-4, including a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring twice and driving in one run. Crew Secrist (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Grant McMeekin (Cochise College) earned the win, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one run.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Traverse City @ Battle Creek (11:05 AM ET)
Rockford @ Kalamazoo (12:05 PM ET)
Richmond @ Royal Oak (1:05 PM ET)
Fond du Lac @ Wisconsin Rapids (4:05 PM CT)
Richmond @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)
Rockford @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Lakeshore @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Traverse City @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Eau Claire @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Thunder Bay @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)
Duluth @ Wausau (6:35 PM CT)
Green Bay @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Willmar @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)