Willmar, MN- The Willmar Stingers (25-17) took game two against the Mankato Moondogs (19-25), 4-1.

Both sides were blanked through the first three innings.

Shortstop Colton Griffin and second basemen Carter Walsh hit back-to-back singles before first basemen Matthew Pena drove in Griffin with a single to get the scoring started.

Designated hitter Liam Bushey reached on a fielder’s choice to set up first and third with one out. Leftfielder Max Buettenbeck drove in Walsh.

Catcher Brock Larsen and Griffin both singled to start the bottom of the fifth.  Walsh drove in Larsen to extend the Stingers lead to 3-0.

In the top of the sixth, Mankato plated one run.

In the top of the sixth, third basemen Jordan Kuhnau and Larsen drew back-to-back walks before centerfielder Cody Nitowitz drove in Kuhnau.

For the Stingers, Liam Hohenstein went 5.0 innings, striking out seven without allowing a hit.

Dylan Driessen pitched 3.0 innings of work, striking out four, allowing just one run.

Carter Walsh went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Matthew Pena went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

The Stingers will hit the road for a doubleheader versus the Mankato Moondogs with first pitch set for 12:05p.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 32^nd 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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