La Crosse 6, Mankato 3
The Steam used a late offensive surge to defeat the Habaneros 6–3. After trailing early, La Crosse scored three runs in the sixth inning before adding an insurance run in the seventh. Makayla Etling (UNC-Pembroke) went 3-for-4 including a double, scoring twice. Kaylie Frydenlund (Bradley University) went 1-for-3 with two RBI. For Mankato, Jascelyn Bennett (Southwest Baptist University) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Preslynn Baker (John Melvin Christian College) earned the win, striking out four while allowing seven hits, four walks, and three runs.
Madison 4, Wausau 3
The Night Mares erased a late deficit with a four-run sixth inning to defeat the Ignite 4–3. Madison was held scoreless through the first five innings before breaking through with a decisive rally. Andrea Jaskowiak (Colorado State University) went 1-for-1 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Trinity Kennemer (Metro State University of Denver) went 2-for-2 including a home run, recording two RBI. For Wausau, Marley Teasley (University of Washington) went 1-for-2 with a home run, driving in two runs. Quinn Marnocha (South Dakota State University) went 3-for-3 including a triple, scoring once. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4. Braylen Conlon (University of Iowa) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing nine hits, two earned runs, and one walk.
Minot 2, Grand Forks 1
The Honeybees used timely offense and a dominant pitching performance to defeat the Spitfires 2–1. Minot broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning and added an insurance run in the fifth before holding off a late Grand Forks rally to secure the victory. Bridget Chapman (University of Delaware) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Reagan Winn (West Virginia Wesleyan College) went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. For Grand Forks, Alex Graham (Weatherford College) went 2-for-3, including a triple. Shannon Cunningham (San Diego State University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Madi Balk (University of Washington) earned the win, throwing seven innings with 12 strikeouts while allowing five hits, three walks, and one run.
Mankato 7, La Crosse 5
The Habaneros built an early lead and held off a late Steam rally to defeat La Crosse 7–5. Mankato scored in four different innings, including a three-run sixth, while collecting 10 hits to earn the victory and split the doubleheader. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, scoring three times, driving in two runs, and stealing one base. Marleigh Louvar (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base. Valerie VanZant (University of Minnesota-Crookston) went 3-for-3 including a triple, scoring three times and stealing one base. For La Crosse, Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 3-for-3 including a home run, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Valerie VanZant (University of Minnesota-Crookston) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing seven hits, six walks, and five runs.
Saturday’s Schedule
La Crosse @ Madison (6:35 PM CT)
Minot @ Grand Forks (7:35 PM CT)