Stingers Split Doubleheader in Mankato

Catcher Ryan Tayman led off the top of the second inning with a base hit. He reached third on a wild pitch and a bunt before right fielder Joey Craig drove him in with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the fifth, the Stingers loaded the bases for Tayman, who singled to drive in two runs.

The Moondogs answered right back with two runs of their own in the home half of the fifth.

Craig singled to start the top of the sixth. Colton Griffin singled to advance Craig to third, before centerfielder Armani Guzman drove in Craig with a base hit.

The Moondogs kept the offense going, plating five in the bottom of the seventh.

Armani Guzman singled and designated hitter Sam Hunt was hit by a pitch to start the ninth inning. First basemen Matthew Pena came up and drove in Guzman. Liam Bushey came up to drive in Hunt. That was all the Stingers were able to score.

For the Stingers, Hunter Possehl worked 5.0 innings striking out five while allowing just earned two runs.

Ryan Tayman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Colton Griffin went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

The Stingers won game 2 by a score of 4-3.

The Moondogs got on the board early scoring 1 in the second and 1 in the fourth.

In the top of the fifth, the Stingers got their first run when Jordan Kuhnau scored on a wild pitch!

Willmar added on in the sixth with 3 more! Armani Guzman singled in Liam Bushey, Joey Craig drove in Max Buettenback, and Jordan Kuhnau knocked in Guzman!

Both teams went scoreless until the bottom of the ninth when Mankato added 1 more. Wade Duncan was able to get the final out and earn the save.

Ethan Stade went 5.0 with 2 ER and 8 Ks as the Starter for the Stingers!

Liam Bushey went 3-for-4 with a run scored.

Jordan Kuhnau also had a 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI.

The Stingers are back in action tomorrow at Bill Taunton Stadium when they take on the Badlands Big Sticks with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. CST on NWL+.

For more information, please call our office at (320) 222-2010. The 2025 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.

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

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.