Willmar, Minn. – The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce that the 2017 season schedule has been officially unveiled by the Northwoods League today,  with each franchise playing a 36-game home schedule. The Stingers will begin their eighth season of play on Tuesday, May 30^th at Bill Taunton Stadium against the Thunder Bay Border Cats to begin a four-game homestand to start the season.

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As part of the Northwoods League expansion for the 2017 season, the North Division will have a new team in the Bismarck Larks. The Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders will join the South Division of the Northwoods League, bringing the total number of franchises to 20.

The Wisconsin Woodchucks will host the 2017 Northwoods League All-Star Festivities this summer at Athletic Park in Wausau, WI from July 17-19.

For the fourth straight season, the Madison Mallards will host the Big League Dreams Showcase at Warner Park on August 2^nd. The Big League Dreams Showcase brings together major league scouts in one location to get a chance to check out the top prospects around the Northwoods League.

The Stingers front office is continuing to build a 30-man roster for the 2017 season. If you would like more information on tickets for the 2017 season, or more information regarding this press release, please contact the Willmar Stingers front office at 320-222-2010 or visit www.willmarstingers.com.

The 2017 season of Stingers Baseball is presented by Marcus Construction. “From start to finish we’ll make your job easier and build a facility you will be proud of.”