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Published On: August 8th, 2025

Bismarck, NDThe Stingers(37-33) took down the Bismarck Larks(18-53) by a score of 8-3. 

Bismarck got on the board first with a run in the bottom of the first inning.

Willmar would answer back with 5 runs in the top of the third. Designated hitter Jordan Kuhnau drove in 2 with an RBI double, and catcher Brock Larsen hit his third homer of the year, scoring 3 for the Stingers.

The Stingers got 2 more in the top of the fourth inning thanks to a Liam Bushey RBI single and a Ryker Edwards sac-fly. Bismarck answered back with a couple of runs in the bottom of the fourth, but Willmar remained on top 7-3.

Ryker Edwards collected his second RBI of the day in the sixth with an RBI single. 

Jackson Sobel, Isaac Morton, and Maddux Gast all pitched 3.0 IP and combined for 14 strikeouts!

Brock Larsen went 1-for-3 with a 3-run HR and two walks. 

Liam Bushey went 3-for-5 with a run scored. 

The Stingers are back in action against the Larks in Bismarck with first pitch set for 6:35 p.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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