The day featured strong performances across the league as teams closed in on the postseason. With the Sub-Divisional Playoffs now underway, every game carries added importance as teams battle for a chance to advance and continue their championship pursuit.
Madison 9, Lakeshore 2
The Mallards used a strong offensive performance to defeat the Chinooks 9–2. Madison scored four runs in the third and fifth innings to pull away and secure the victory. Cole Crafton (University of Illinois) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Brayden Zllis (Illinois State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, scoring three times. Aiden Arnett (Virginia Tech) went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Noah Musolf (Valparaiso University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts while allowing three walks, two runs, and two hits.
St. Cloud 7, Willmar 3
The Rox used an early lead and timely scoring to defeat the Stingers 7–3. St. Cloud scored twice in the first and third innings before adding three insurance runs late to secure the victory. Brett Griffiths (Ball State University) went 2-for-5 including a double, driving in three runs. Colton Rother (University of Kansas) went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored. Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-3, scoring four times and stealing one base. For Willmar, Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 4-for-5, scoring once. Emerson McKnight (University of Kansas) earned the win, throwing five innings with seven strikeouts while allowing six hits, three walks, and two runs. JR Tollett (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) earned the save, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout while allowing two hits.
Eau Claire 6, La Crosse 3
The Express took control with a four-run fifth inning to defeat the Loggers 6–3. Matthew Maulik (University of St. Thomas (MN)) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with three RBI. Philip Cheong (Stanford University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one stolen base. For La Crosse, Logan De Groot (Northwestern University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Chase Zidlickey (Middlebury College) had a monster outing in relief for the Loggers, throwing 3.2 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, allowing one hit and one walk. Mike Erspamer (Stanford University) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits, three walks, and one run. Brock Adamson (Missouri State University) earned the save, throwing one scoreless inning with one strikeout while allowing two hits.
Royal Oak 6, Kenosha 4
The Leprechauns held off a late Kingfish rally to secure a 6–4 victory. Royal Oak built a 5–0 lead through five innings before Kenosha mounted a comeback, but the Leprechauns added an insurance run in the seventh to preserve the win. Mason Barth (University of Notre Dame) went 2-for-3 including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Mateo Noto (St. John’s University) went 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. For Kenosha, Jackson Brewer (Columbia University) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored. Charlie Dieruf (University of Cincinnati) earned the win, throwing 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts while allowing five hits, three walks, and two runs. Ethan Reidy (Oakland University) earned the save, throwing 2.1 perfect innings with two strikeouts.
Monday’s Schedule
Willmar @ St. Cloud (6:35 PM CT)
Royal Oak @ Kenosha (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Eau Claire (6:35 PM CT)