Willmar, MN- The Stingers (29-23) shut out the St. Cloud Rox (34-17), 11-0.

The Stingers offense started off hot when designated hitter Sam Hunt and catcher Ryan Tayman reached base safely.

 First basemen Liam Bushey singled to load the bases. Right fielder Max Buettenback came up and unloaded the bases with a standup double.

Left fielder Cody Nitowitz doubled to start off the bottom of the second before advancing to third. Nitowitz came around to score when he stole home.

Second basemen Armani Guzman bunted his way aboard before stealing his way to third. Joey Craig pinch hit and scored Guzman with a single.

After Tayman started the bottom of the fifth with a walk, Liam Bushey unloaded for his second homerun of the season, to put the Stingers up 7-0.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Stingers loaded the bases for shortstop Colton Griffin. Griffin came up and drove in one of the three runs scored by the Stingers in the inning.

In the bottom of the seventh, Buettenback singled to start the inning before Nitowitz drove him in with a single.

For the Stingers, Ethan Stade went 6.0 shutout innings, striking out four batters.

Max Buettenback went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a double.

Cody Nitowitz went 2-3 with an RBI and a double.

Armani Guzman went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk.

The Stingers will stay at home to face off against the Bismarck Larks. First pitch is set for 6:35p.m. C.T 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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