The home teams mostly won in the opening round of the BABA Playoffs. Top seeded Clintonville, Little Falls, Eland and Scandinavia all advanced with wins and will host Sunday.
Clintonville Edges Marion Behind Turner Doornink’s Power Surge
In a closely contested game, Clintonville secured a 6-4 victory over Marion, powered by a standout performance from Turner Doornink.
Turner Doornink led Clintonville’s offense, going 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs—a two-run shot and a three-run blast—that accounted for five of the team’s six runs. Jake Van Allen also contributed, going 3-for-4, while Austin Hoffman chipped in with a 2-for-4 performance.
On the mound, Jaden Doornink delivered a solid start for Clintonville, pitching seven innings and allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out seven to earn the win.
Marion put up a fight, with Dave Jueds going 2-for-4 with a double and Nick Schoen adding a 2-for-4 performance with an RBI. However, Blake Weatherwax, who started on the mound for Marion, struggled against Clintonville’s offense, giving up four runs on five hits over four innings with two strikeouts.
Neopit Holds Off Gresham in a Thriller
In a game full of late-inning drama, Neopit emerged victorious with a narrow 7-6 win over Gresham.
Walker Miller secured the win for Neopit, navigating through a tight contest on the mound. Neopit’s offense was led by Mequan Freschette, who went 2-for-5, and Ray White, who added a double and a triple in his 2-for-3 performance, helping Neopit build an early lead.
Gresham fought back, with Nate Ejnik and Joe Ejnik each going 2-for-4, Joe adding a double. Luke Pecore contributed a double and a home run in his 2-for-4 outing, while Chase Quinney also hit a home run, keeping Gresham within striking distance.
Little Falls Dominates Crandon Behind Dunn’s Stellar Pitching
Little Falls cruised to a commanding 7-1 victory over Crandon, thanks to a strong pitching performance by Chris Dunn and timely hitting from the offense.
Dunn was dominant on the mound, going the full seven innings, striking out 11 batters while allowing just two hits and three walks. His performance kept Crandon’s lineup in check and secured the win for Little Falls.
Crandon’s Curtis Paschen also pitched a complete game but was unable to match Dunn’s effectiveness. Paschen gave up eight hits, struck out three, and walked two over seven innings.
Little Falls’ offense was led by Cam Gruenwald, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Dunn also contributed at the plate, hitting a home run and driving in two runs with a 1-for-3 performance. Drew Radies added two hits in four at-bats, while Carter Kurki and Kyle Finger each had a double.
Caroline Shuts Out Tigerton in Dominant Victory
Caroline delivered a commanding performance with a 7-0 shutout win over Tigerton, fueled by Klay Barkow’s strong pitching and an impressive offensive showing.
Barkow was lights out on the mound, going five innings, allowing just two hits, four walks, and striking out four. His stellar performance kept Tigerton off the scoreboard and earned him the win.
Caroline’s offense was relentless, racking up 15 hits. Jared Cartwright, Braiden Behnke, and Mike Weatherwax led the charge, each going 3-for-5 at the plate. Barkow also contributed with the bat, going 2-for-3.
Tigerton struggled to generate any offense, managing just two hits in the game. Isaiah Hiddie and Pat Provoast accounted for Tigerton’s only hits.
Caleb Dahlstrom took the loss for Tigerton, pitching 4.2 innings and giving up 10 hits while striking out three.
Sunday
#3 Neopit at #1 Clintonville
#2 Caroline at #1 Little Falls
NORTHERN DIVISION
Antigo 2, Birnamwood 0
Eland Edges Out Wittenberg in a 9-8 Nail-Biter
Eland came out on top in a thrilling 9-8 victory over Wittenberg, in a game that showcased explosive hitting from both teams.
Charlie Woida earned the win for Eland, who racked up 14 hits. Tyler Nelson was unstoppable at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5. Peyton Flees and Jarod Richter each added solo home runs, while Shane Larson contributed with a 3-for-5 performance, helping Eland build and maintain their lead.
Wittenberg, despite their loss, had an impressive offensive showing with 16 hits. Pierson Potrykus led the charge, going 3-for-6, while Nathan Wapekenay went 3-for-5 with two doubles. Zach Urquadt, Aaron Heyworth, and Dominik Anderson each collected two hits, and Preston Bagley chipped in with a 2-for-5 effort.
Sunday
#2 Antigo/Polar at #1 Eland
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SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION
New London Defeats Plover 7-3 Behind Strong Performances from Hanson, Herzfeldt, and Kohl
New London secured a 7-3 victory over Plover in a well-fought game, with standout performances on both sides.
Noah Hanson earned the win for New London, pitching effectively and keeping Plover’s offense in check. Zach Hintz took the loss for Plover, despite a solid effort on the mound.
Plover’s Gavin Renwick was a bright spot, going 3-for-4 at the plate, but it wasn’t enough to overcome New London’s balanced attack.
Ethan Herzfeldt and Tucker Kohl led New London’s offense, both going 3-for-4, and provided key hits that drove in runs. Evan Muskevitch also contributed significantly, going 2-for-3 and helping to keep the momentum in New London’s favor throughout the game.
Scandinavia Dominates Winneconne 15-0 in Lopsided Victory
Scandinavia delivered a commanding performance, shutting out Winneconne 15-0 in a game that highlighted their offensive prowess and pitching strength.
Ben Lee was outstanding on the mound for Scandinavia, earning the win with a dominant performance that kept Winneconne’s hitters at bay. Meanwhile, Carter Rhode took the loss for Winneconne in a tough outing.
Scandinavia’s offense was relentless, racking up hits across the lineup. Landon Moe led the charge, going 3-for-5 at the plate, while Marcus Glodowski added three hits in four at-bats. Logan Moe also contributed significantly, matching Landon’s 3-for-5 performance, as Scandinavia’s hitters consistently found ways to get on base and drive in runs.
On the other side, Winneconne struggled to get anything going offensively. Jaydon Peplor and Cody Behm were the only hitters to manage a hit, with Peplor going 1-for-3 and Behm 1-for-2.
Sunday
#2 New London at #1 Scandinavia
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