Kalamazoo 10, Richmond 1

The Growlers built an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Flying Mummies 10–1. DeMir Heidelberg (Eastern Michigan University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs, driving in five runs. Nicholas Frontino (Louisiana Tech University) went 1-for-4 with a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Phillip Thigpen (Eastern Michigan University) went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Isaac Scavarda (Hillsdale College) earned the win, throwing five innings with five strikeouts while allowing one hit and two walks.

Thunder Bay 11, Duluth 5

The Border Cats used a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Huskies 11–5. Thunder Bay scored in five different innings, including a three-run third and fourth, while taking advantage of timely hitting to pull away and secure the victory. Alex Kean (University of NC at Asheville) went 1-for-3 with a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Colin Fisher (University of Incarnate Word (TX)) went 1-for-1 with two RBI and two runs scored. Justin Anctil (Texas State University) went 1-for-1 with a home run, driving in two runs. Mark Ross II (University of Central Arkansas) went 3-for-5 with three RBI. Tyler Bribiescas (University of Arkansas-Monticello) earned the win, throwing five innings with seven strikeouts while allowing two hits and three walks.

Traverse City 4, Kenosha 3

The Pit Spitters built an early lead and held on to defeat the Kingfish 4–3. JT Smith (Wofford College) went 1-for-2 with a double, scoring twice and stealing two bases. Wyatt Epple (Davenport University) went 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. For Kenosha, Cole Ide (Santa Barbara City CC) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in three runs. Matthew Cormier (Cal State Northridge) went 3-for-4, scoring once. Kyle Timko (Maryville College (TN)) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings with four strikeouts while allowing seven hits and three runs. David Heefner (Dallas Baptist University) got the save, throwing one perfect inning with two strikeouts.

Green Bay 5, Battle Creek 3 (10 Innings)

The Rockers used late-inning heroics to defeat the Battle Jacks 5–3 in 10 innings. Ben Fishel (Columbia University) went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Coleman Lewis (Georgia Tech) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Battle Creek, Dayne Wimberly (Southeastern College) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Thomas Cooper (William and Mary) went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Cord Copley (Anderson University) earned the win, throwing three scoreless hitless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two walks.

Lakeshore 5, Royal Oak 1

The Chinooks jumped ahead early and held on to defeat the Leprechauns 5–1 in a six-inning victory. Lakeshore scored four runs in the first inning and relied on strong pitching to limit Royal Oak to just one run and secure the win. Vinny Spotofora (Northern Illinois University) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one stolen base. Aukai Kea (Vanderbilt University) went 1-for-1 with one RBI and two stolen bases. For Royal Oak, Luke Kosko (University of Cincinnati) went 2-for-2. Carson Raether (Miami University (OH)) went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Eli Niemiec (Bryant and Stratton (WI) CC) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing six hits and one run.

Minot 9, Bismarck 6

The Hot Tots used a four-run eighth inning to complete a comeback victory over the Larks, winning 9–6. Austyn Peak (Missouri Western State University) went 4-for-5, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing three bases. Micah McCoy (Illinois Central CC) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording two RBI. Joe DuSell (University of Cincinnati) went 1-for-3 with a double, scoring three times. For Bismarck, Clay Cook (Kalamazoo College) went 3-for-4 including a double, scoring three times. Drew Kleinheider (Saint Louis University) went 3-for-4 including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Ezra Farmer (Colorado Mesa University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in three runs. Evan Cichanofsky (University of Wisconsin-Superior) earned the win, throwing 1.2 perfect innings with one strikeout.

Eau Claire 17, Rochester 4

The Express used a powerful offensive performance to defeat the Honkers 17–4. Hollon Brock (University of Montevallo) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Anthony Martinez (Bradley University) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording two runs scored, one RBI, and two stolen bases. CJ Varsho (Winona State University) went 4-for-5, scoring four times and driving in three runs. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-5 including a double, recording three RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Landon Ubrig (Rock Valley CC) went 1-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs. For Rochester, Ezekiel Mendoza (Missouri Baptist University) went 3-for-5 including a solo home run and a double. Sawyer Hoffman (Winona State University) earned the win, throwing six innings with nine strikeouts while allowing six hits, three runs, and one walk.

Mankato 7, Badlands 2

The MoonDogs used a late offensive surge to defeat the Big Sticks 7–2. After a tightly contested start, Mankato broke the game open with a four-run eighth inning, collecting eight hits and relying on strong pitching to secure the victory. Evan Saunders (Wichita State University) went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Mikey Valdivia (Minnesota State University) went 2-for-3 including a double, driving in two runs. Sean Griggs (Monmouth University) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. For Badlands, Dylon Myrow (Nebraska University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Logan Gross (Colorado Mesa University) earned the win, throwing 6.2 innings with eight strikeouts while allowing five hits, three walks, and two runs. Kaeden Guida (Minnesota State University) got the save, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits.

 

Saturday’s Schedule

Rockford @ Kenosha (4:05 PM CT)

Lakeshore @ Wausau (5:05 PM CT)

Thunder Bay @ La Crosse (5:05 PM CT)

Green Bay @ Royal Oak (6:35 PM ET)

Kalamazoo @ Battle Creek (7:05 PM ET)

Richmond @ Traverse City (7:05 PM ET)

Minnesota @ Bismarck (6:05 PM CT)

Fond du Lac @ Wisconsin Rapids (6:35 PM CT)

Rockford @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)

Duluth @ Waterloo (6:35 PM CT)

Willmar @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)

Rochester @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)

Madison @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)

La Crosse @ Thunder Bay (8:05 PM ET)

Badlands @ St. Cloud (7:05 PM CT)