The day featured plenty of offensive firepower and strong pitching performances across the league. While air quality concerns across the Midwest forced some games to be postponed, the teams that took the field delivered impressive wins, including dominant offensive displays, comeback victories, and standout pitching efforts.

Richmond 18, Kalamazoo 14

The Flying Mummies outslugged the Growlers 18–14 in a wild offensive showdown. Richmond piled up 25 hits and answered every Kalamazoo rally to earn the high-scoring victory. Colton Sims (West Virginia University) went 3-for-6 with three doubles, driving in five runs and scoring three times. Jackson Cliatt (Georgia Southwestern State) went 3-for-5, including a double, recording two RBI and scoring twice. Eli Bennett (Indiana University) starred with a 5-for-6 performance, including a double, scoring four times and driving in three runs. Carson Bittner (Butler University) went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Trenton Lombardo (University of Evansville) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run. Maxwell Molessa went 2-for-5, recording two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. For Kalamazoo, Trevor Johnson (Duke University) went 2-for-4, including a home run, driving in five runs, while Brock Sell (Stanford University) went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Jack Beyer (Spring Arbor University) earned the win, throwing 2.2 innings while allowing five runs on four hits and two walks.

Mankato 13, Minot 5

The MoonDogs pulled away late to defeat the Hot Tots 13–5. Mankato used a balanced offensive attack, including a five-run eighth inning, to secure the convincing victory. Liam Ebbs (Wofford College) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Charlie Longmeier (University of Evansville) went 1-for-3 with a double, recording three RBI. Sam Erickson (Texas A&M University) went 3-for-4, scoring once and driving in one run. Kole Dudding (Oral Roberts University) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Gerardo Gonzalez (Central Arizona CC) earned the win, throwing one scoreless, hitless inning with one strikeout while allowing one walk.

Bismarck 15, Willmar 4

The Larks erupted for 15 runs to cruise past the Stingers 15–4. Bismarck scored in four different innings, including a six-run fifth, to secure the dominant victory. Ezra Farmer (Colorado Mesa University) went 2-for-5, including a double, recording four RBI and one run scored. Logan Murphy (Bellarmine University) went 3-for-6 with two RBI and one run scored. Andrew Guevara (Southwestern College) went 3-for-4, scoring three times and driving in one run. Blade Carver (East Carolina University) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording three RBI and three runs scored. For Willmar, Kai Gonzaga (Pomona-Pitzer) went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored, while Kyler Proctor (Austin Peay University) went 2-for-2, scoring once and stealing three bases. Zane Baltz (Alabama State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one run.

Battle Creek 7, Fond du Lac 6

The Battle Jacks rallied late to edge the Dock Spiders 7–6 in a back-and-forth matchup. Brendan Thompson (Cal State Bakersfield) led the comeback effort, going 1-for-3 with a home run, recording three RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Dayne Wimberly (Southeastern College) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. Gehrig Goldbeck (University of Missouri) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Jake Stedman (Southeastern University (FL)) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Fond du Lac, Tyler Neises (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-5, including a double, recording two RBI and one stolen base. Sam Bespoyasny (Concordia University) earned the win, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts while retiring three of the six batters he faced. Connor Lovin (Dodge City CC) earned the save, throwing one scoreless inning while allowing one hit and one walk.

Rochester 5, Duluth 3

The Honkers used timely offense and strong pitching to defeat the Huskies 5–3. Angel Santiago (University of South Alabama) led the offense, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Duluth, George McIntyre (Dallas Baptist) went 1-for-3 with a home run, recording two RBI. Alito McBean (San Diego State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing two hits, three runs, and three walks. Vaughn Johnson (UW-River Falls) earned the save, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing two hits.

La Crosse 9, Waterloo 1

The Loggers used a strong offensive performance to defeat the Bucks 9–1. La Crosse collected 14 hits and broke the game open with a five-run seventh inning to secure the victory. Savion Flowers (Sacramento State) was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4, including a home run and two doubles, driving in four runs and scoring three times. Mana Lau Kong (University of Hawaii) went 3-for-3, including a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. Sebastian Hurtado (University of Central Florida) went 2-for-5, including a double, scoring twice and driving in one run. Nicholas Mazzotta (Wagner College) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Tristan Dietrich (Liberty University) earned the win, throwing five innings with four strikeouts while allowing four walks. Chase Zidlicky (Middlebury College) earned the save, throwing four scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing four hits.

Badlands 3, St. Cloud 1

The Big Sticks used strong pitching and timely offense to defeat the Rox 3–1. Badlands scored in the third and sixth innings while holding St. Cloud to just one run in the victory. Samson Pugh (Texas State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. For St. Cloud, Jackson Legg (Georgia Gwinnett College) went 2-for-3 with one RBI, while Tanner Recchio (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-5, including a double, and stole one base. Seth Broadwell (Keiser University) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. Gavyn Schlotterback (University of Kansas) earned the save, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing two hits.

 

Friday’s Schedule

Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (4:05 PM CT)

Wausau @ Thunder Bay (5:35 PM ET)

Royal Oak @ Traverse City (6:05 PM ET)

Kalamazoo @ Richmond (6:35 PM ET)

Kenosha @ Rockford (6:35 PM CT)

Madison @ Lakeshore (6:35 PM CT)

Battle Creek @ Fond du Lac (6:35 PM CT)

Bismarck @ Willmar (6:35 PM CT)

Wisconsin Rapids @ Green Bay (6:35 PM CT)

Minot @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)

Duluth @ Rochester (6:35 PM CT)

Waterloo @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)

Royal Oak @ Traverse City (8:05 PM ET)

St. Cloud @ Badlands (6:35 PM MT)

Wausau @ Thunder Bay (8:35 PM ET)