Round Rock Express 9:1 Las Vegas Aviators 
Omaha Storm Chasers 2:1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs 
Memphis Redbirds 10:9 Iowa Cubs 
Chicago Cubs 2:5 Minnesota Twins 
St. Paul 3:1 Louisville Bats 
Kansas City Royals 7:6 San Diego Padres 
Houston Astros 2:3 Baltimore Orioles 
Salt Lake Bees 9:8 Reno Aces 
Albuquerque Isotopes 2:5 Sacramento River Cats 
El Paso Chihuahuas 3:5 Sugar Land 
Colorado Rockies 2:7 Cincinnati Reds 
Veracruz 11:5 Queretaro 
Diablos Rojos 5:3 Puebla 
Tabasco 3:4 Quintana Roo 
Monterrey 3:0 Aguascalientes 
Jalisco 6:5 Saltillo 
Bravos de Leon 10:7 Yucatan 
Los Angeles Angels 1:2 Detroit Tigers 
Arizona Diamondbacks 4:5 St.Louis Cardinals 
Athletics 4:23 Washington Nationals 
Monclova 4:6 Caliente de Durango 
Tacoma Rainiers 5:4 Oklahoma City Dodgers 
Seattle Mariners 0:7 San Francisco Giants 
Orix Buffaloes 0:7 Nippon Ham Fighters 
Yomiuri Giants 1:5 Chunichi Dragons 
Chiba Lotte Marines 4:5 Fukuoka S. Hawks 
Hiroshima Carp 2:1 Hanshin Tigers 
Rakuten Gold. Eagles 3:2 Seibu Lions 
Yokohama BayStars 8:0 Yakult Swallows 
Hanwha Eagles 2:4 Kiwoom Heroes 
Wigan Warriors climbed to second place in the Super League table after a hard-fought 24-10 victory over the Huddersfield Giants. The star of the night was young winger Zach Eckersley, who bagged a brilliant hat-trick of tries that left the home crowd buzzing.
It was a must-win game for Wigan, and they delivered when it mattered most. Huddersfield fought back in patches, but Eckersley’s speed and finishing ability proved too much for the Giants’ defense to handle.
First-Half Fireworks
The match started at a fast pace. Wigan’s forwards laid a solid platform, and the backs quickly took advantage. Eckersley opened the scoring with a well-timed run down the left touchline, slipping past two defenders to touch down in the corner.
- Eckersley’s first try came after just 12 minutes, sparked by a quick pass from the scrum-half.
- He added his second just before halftime, finishing off a slick move that started deep inside Wigan’s own half.
- Wigan went into the break leading 14-6, with the Giants’ only points coming from a penalty goal.
Second-Half Grit and a Final Flourish
Huddersfield came out stronger in the second half. They managed to close the gap to just four points with a try of their own. But Wigan’s defense held firm when it counted, and the team never lost its composure.
- Eckersley completed his hat-trick midway through the half, chasing a clever grubber kick and grounding the ball just before the dead-ball line.
- Wigan added a late conversion and a drop goal to seal the 24-10 scoreline.
- The Giants had chances in the final ten minutes but could not break through Wigan’s determined line.
Moving Up the Table
This win is a huge boost for Wigan’s season. By jumping to second in the Super League standings, they put themselves in a strong position for the playoffs. The team’s chemistry and fighting spirit were on full display, and Zach Eckersley’s heroics will be talked about for weeks.
With more matches coming up, Wigan will look to build on this momentum. For Huddersfield, it’s back to the drawing board as they try to rediscover their winning form. One thing is for sure: the Super League race just got a lot more interesting.