As champions of the first half in the North Division, the Stingers wasted no time getting right back into the win column, as they defeated Eau Claire 3-1 at home, led behind their starter Brian Kehner's dominant pitching performance. 

Kehner commanded the Express lineup throughout, tossing eight innings, surrendering just one run on a pair of hits, while fanning a season-high seven batters. The sophomore lefty from Presbyterian has been terrific off the mound, allowing just two runs in his last 12 innings of work, while carrying a 1.89 ERA and a 2-0 record. 

Willmar looks for the series sweep tomorrow as they host Eau Claire for the finale at 7:05 PM.