Willmar, MN- The Willmar Stingers (18-15) took game one of the second half against the Bismarck Larks (12-25).
In the bottom of the second, designated hitter Sam Hunt and second basemen Jameson Martin both reached safely. Third basemen Merrick Rapoza drove in Hunt on a base hit. Martin scored on a Larks error.
In the bottom of the fourth, Rapoza drove in first basemen Matthew Pena and right fielder Ryker Edwards after a Larks error.
Ryker Edwards reached on an error to start the bottom of the sixth, but the Stingers weren’t able to capitalize.
In the bottom of the eighth, the Stingers were able to plate two runners. Armani Guzman reached safely on a fielder’s choice before coming all the way around to score on a stolen base and a wild pitch. Sam Hunt capped off the inning with an RBI double to score Pena.
For the Stingers, Porter Buursema went 5.0 innings striking out 11 batters without allowing a hit.
Merrick Rapoza went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Brock Larsen 1-3 with a double.
Wade Duncan pitched 2.0 innings without allowing a run and collecting his first save.
The Stingers will finish their home stand versus the Bismarck Larks. First pitch is set for 6:35p.m. CST on NWL+.
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About the Willmar Stingers:
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.
For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office at (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com
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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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