Willmar, MN- The Stingers (15-13) took game one against the La Crosse Loggers (21-10), 5-1.
The Loggers got the scoring started in the top of the first, plating one.
In the bottom of the second, Kobe Eikmeier started the Stingers scoring, driving in right fielder Joey Craig with a standup double.
In the bottom of the third, centerfielder Carter Walsh led off with a single before third basemen Armani Guzman doubled to put two runners in scoring position. Shortstop Jameson Martin drove in Walsh with a ground out.
In the bottom of the seventh, left fielder Cody Nitowitz walked and then stole second advancing to third on an errant throw. The Stingers were set up after Walsh and Guzman were hit by pitches. The Stingers wouldn’t be able to score any.
The Stingers were able to load the bases in the bottom of the eighth.
First basemen Matthew Pena scored on shortstop Kobe Eikmeier fielders’ choice. Nitowitz drove in Craig from second with line drive single.
Hunter Possehl went 4.0 innings striking out four while allowing just one run.
Dylan Driessen went 4.0 shutout innings striking out eight Loggers.
Carter Walsh went 2-for-3 with a walk and a hit by pitch.
Armani Guzman went 3-for-3 with a double, hit by pitch and run scored.
The Stingers will stay home to continue their road trip against the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch set for 6:35p.m. CST on NWL+.
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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.
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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in developing elite college baseball players. Entering its 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 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, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 380 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 (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.
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