Traverse City 8, Kenosha 4
The Pit Spitters used a four-run sixth inning to take control and defeat the Kingfish 8–4. Traverse City erased an early deficit with timely offense, collecting 12 hits while pulling away late to secure the victory. JT Smith (Wofford College) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Mason Pilarski (Western Michigan University) went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. For Kenosha, Dawson Downs (Grand Canyon) went 2-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Owen Nowak (Middle Tennessee State University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in one run, scoring once, and stealing one base. Mason Pilarski (Western Michigan University) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
Duluth 1, Thunder Bay 0
The Border Cats delivered a dominant pitching performance to shut out the Huskies 1–0 in a tightly contested battle. After a scoreless first eight innings, Thunder Bay broke through in the ninth inning with the game’s only run while the pitching staff held Duluth to just four hits to secure the shutout victory. George McIntyre (Dallas Baptist) drove in the winning run. Isaiah Ibarra (University of Southern California) went 2-for-3 including a double. For Thunder Bay, Stevie Waters (University of British Columbia) went 2-for-4, stealing one base. Vincent Segovia (University of Arkansas-Monticello) had a monster outing throwing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeots allowing two hits. Cole McCombs (Northwest Nazarene University) set the tone with a dominant start, throwing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing five hits and one walk. Devin Costa (Winthrop University) earned the win, throwing three scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit.
Richmond 15, Kalamazoo 5
The Flying Mummies used a massive offensive performance to defeat the Growlers 15–5. Richmond scored in five different innings while collecting 17 hits to secure the victory. Jackson Thomas (Georgetown University) went 3-for-5 including a pair of doubles, recording three runs scored and two RBI. Colton Sims (West Virginia University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in two runs. Prince DeBoskie (University of Akron) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. For Kalamazoo, Chase Thomas (Texas Tech University) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Hayden Brooks (Montreat College) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits and three walks.
Green Bay 10, Battle Creek 7
The Rockers overcame an early deficit with a late offensive surge to defeat the Battle Jacks 10–7. After trailing by four runs early, Green Bay scored four runs in the ninth inning to complete the comeback, collecting 14 hits and securing the victory. Daniel Harden (University of Houston) went 1-for-5 with a double, driving in three runs. Dom Bello (Anderson University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording one RBI and one run scored. Jeremy Delamota (Fairleigh Dickinson University) went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and one stolen base. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-5 including a double, recording two runs scored, one RBI, and two stolen bases. For Battle Creek, Thomas Cooper (William and Mary) went 3-for-5 including a double, recording three runs scored and two RBI. Dayne Wimberly (Southeastern College) went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, tallying one RBI and one run scored. Zacary Tenn (Hawaii Pacific University) earned the win, throwing four innings with three strikeouts while allowing six hits and three runs. Joshua Wolkin (Eckerd College) got the save, throwing one perfect inning to close out the game.
Traverse City 7, Kenosha 3
The Pit Spitters used a pair of three-run innings to pull away from the Kingfish and secure a 7–3 victory. Traverse City responded after falling behind early, scoring three runs in the fifth inning and adding three more in the seventh. Ethan Guerra (University of Arizona) went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. Jacob Kucharczyk (Penn State University) went 1-for-4 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring twice. Wyatt Epple (Davenport University) went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For Kenosha, Noah Alvarez (UC Irvine) went 3-for-4, scoring twice and stealing one base. Mason Compton (Wofford College) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits and one run.
Wausau 7, Wisconsin Rapids 6 (Walk-Off)
The Woodchucks rallied late to defeat the Rafters 7–6 in a back-and-forth battle. After falling behind early, Wausau answered with timely offense throughout the game, scoring in six different innings before delivering the walk-off victory in the ninth inning. Jackson Petsche (University of New Orleans) delivered the winning run, going 3-for-5 at the plate and scoring twice. Max Soliz (University of Kansas) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Joey McLaughlin (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double, scoring twice and stealing one base. For Wisconsin Rapids, Nolan Stevens (University of Oklahoma) went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, driving in three runs. Gunnar Dillard (University of Oklahoma) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, scoring twice. Gavin Kindell (University of South Alabama) set the tone with a dominant start, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing six hits and four runs. Adison Tevz (Madison CC) earned the win, throwing two innings with one strikeout while allowing three hits, two runs, and one walk.
Fond du Lac 17, Waterloo 9
The Dock Spiders used a dominant offensive performance to defeat the Bucks 17–9. Fond du Lac scored in six different innings, including a five-run seventh inning, while collecting 17 hits to pull away and secure the victory. Andrew Bishop (Georgia Highlands CC) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a pair of doubles, driving in five runs. Nate Noitske (University of Arizona) went 4-for-5, scoring three times, driving in two runs, and stealing one base. Carson Willis (University of Arkansas) went 3-for-5 including a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. Vincent Venverloh (University of San Diego) went 2-for-4, scoring four times and stealing one base. For Waterloo, John Cromwell (University of Minnesota Morris) went 4-for-4, scoring twice and driving in one run. Caleb Parker (Minnesota State University) went 1-for-5 with three RBI. Larry Edwards (McNeese State University) went 1-for-4, scoring twice and stealing four bases. Roan Tarbert ( Florida A&M University) earned the win, throwing one inning with two strikeouts while allowing three hits, three runs, and two walks.
La Crosse 4, St. Cloud 3 (Walk-Off)
The Loggers rallied late to defeat the Rox 4–3 in a dramatic comeback victory. After falling behind early, La Crosse chipped away at the deficit before scoring the tying run in the eighth inning and delivering the walk-off victory in the ninth. The Loggers collected 11 hits in the win. Landen Lozier (University of Kansas) delivered the winning run, going 1-for-1 at the plate. Maxwell Kalk (Ball State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Eli Small (Kent State University) went 2-for-3 including a solo home run and one stolen base. Nicholas Mazzotta (Wagner College) earned the win, throwing one scoreless hitless inning with one strikeout.
Minot 11, Bismarck 7
The Hot Tots used a six-run eighth inning to complete a comeback victory over the Larks, defeating Bismarck 11–7. Micah McCoy (Illinois Central CC) was an RBI machine, going 3-for-4 at the plate, driving in six runs and scoring twice. Alex Altmann (University of New Mexico) went 2-for-5 including a home run, recording three RBI. Tyler Arnold (University of Hawaii) went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI. For Bismarck, Trevor Goodwin (Indiana University Southeast) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in three runs and stealing one base. Luke Stulga (Illinois State University) went 3-for-5, scoring twice. Blade Carver (Austin Peay University) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base. Aiden Yochim (Rochester Tech CC) earned the win, throwing one scoreless inning while allowing two hits.
Madison 2, Rockford 0
The Mallards used timely offense and dominant pitching to shut out the Rivets 2–0. Madison scored in the second and third innings while the pitching staff held Rockford to just four hits, securing the shutout victory. Preston Yaucher (Penn State University) went 1-for-3 with one RBI. Josue Figueroa (Florida A&M University) went 1-for-4 with one RBI. Brayden Zllis (Illinois State University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 perfect innings with two strikeouts. Eamonn Mulhern (St. Cloud State University) got the save, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing one hit.
Royal Oak 11, Lakeshore 10
The Leprechauns erupted for a nine-run ninth inning to complete a dramatic comeback victory over the Chinooks, winning 11–10. After trailing late, Royal Oak delivered a huge offensive surge in the final inning, collecting 11 hits and overcoming Lakeshore’s late push to secure the win. Owen Turner (Yale University) was perfect at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Steven Cavaco (University Alabama Birmingham) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Michael Zielinski (Wright State University) went 1-for-2 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Carson Raether (Miami University (OH)) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-4 including a home run, driving in two runs and scoring twice. For Lakeshore, David Mysza (UCLA) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Jackson Gilbert (Central Michigan University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 innings with two strikeouts while allowing four walks, four runs, and one hit.
Eau Claire 4, Rochester 3
The Express used early offense and strong pitching to defeat the Honkers 4–3. Eau Claire scored in the second, third, and fourth innings before holding off Rochester’s late push, limiting the Honkers to just three hits to secure the victory. Cade Palkowski (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) went 2-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI, one run scored, and three stolen bases. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases. For Rochester, Ryan Drumm (Liberty University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Angel Santiago (University of South Alabama) went 1-for-2 with a triple, recording one RBI and one run scored. Mike Erspamer (Stanford University) earned the win, throwing six innings with ten strikeouts while allowing three hits, three runs, and two walks. Brock Adamson (Missouri State University) got the save, throwing one perfect inning and striking out two of three batters faced.
Minnesota 8, Willmar 4
The Mud Puppies used timely offense and strong pitching to defeat the Stingers 8–4. After a back-and-forth start, Jackson County pulled away with a pair of runs in the seventh and eighth innings while collecting 10 hits to secure the victory. Carter Sintek (University of Houston) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording three runs scored and one RBI. Nolan Welke (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. Connor Larsen (University of Central Missouri) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Max Pederson (Winona State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, scoring twice and stealing one base. For Willmar, Matthew Bernath (Point Loma Nazarene University) went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stealing three bases. Andrew Brandt (Kirkwood CC) earned the win, throwing two scoreless hitless innings while allowing one walk.
Mankato 6, Badlands 3
The MoonDogs overcame an early deficit to defeat the Big Sticks 6–3. After falling behind in the first inning, Mankato responded with a four-run stretch and added two more runs in the seventh inning. Sean Griggs (Monmouth University) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring twice. Josey Williamson (University of Alabama) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording two RBI. Kyle Hvidsten (Liberty University) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, scoring once. For Badlands, Derek Martinez (Arkansas State University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Cougar Cooke (Arkansas State University) went 2-for-4 including a solo home run. Travis Godfrey (University of Minnesota Morris) earned the win, throwing seven innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits, two runs, and two walks.
Friday’s Schedule
Richmond @ Kalamazoo (6:35 PM ET)
Duluth @ Thunder Bay (6:35 PM ET)
Kenosha @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)
Green Bay @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)
Wausau @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)
Rockford @Madison (6:35 PM CT)
Fond du Lac @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)
Bismarck @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Rochester @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)
St. Cloud @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)