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Published On: August 25th, 2022

As we wrap up our 2022 season, the entire Stingers organization would like to thank everyone for making the 13th season a memorable summer. 

Thank you to Stinger Nation for packing Bill Taunton Stadium for 36 parties and bringing the energy to the ballpark. We couldn’t have done it without your support of the Stingers.  We cannot wait for you to be back at the ballpark in 2023! We are grateful for our sponsors and their continous support of our mission of providing family fun entertainment for the surrounding West Central Minnesota communities. 

We cannot wait for more fun in 2023! Go Stingers!

-Willmar Stingers

###The Willmar Stingers is a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 29th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 300 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Express as your favorite team.