WILLMAR, MN – The Stingers returned home on Monday night and fell to the Mankato MoonDogs for the second consecutive night, by a score of 8-6.

Mankato, just like they did a night ago, used a five run first to go up 5-0.

Willmar clawed back however, getting one back on a Daniel Briones (Mt. San Antonio) RBI single making it 5-1.

The Stingers then answered in a big way in the 4th, with five runs to take the lead, highlighted by an Andrew Sojka (CSUN) three-RBI bases clearing double.

That was the end of the scoring though for Willmar, as the MoonDogs took the 8-6 lead and walked away with the series sweep.

Hemponix Relief Pitcher of the Game Avery Liestman (Jamestown) gave Willmar length out of the pen going four innings and allowing just two runs.

For more coverage of the Stingers, visit the West Central Tribune online at www.wctrib.com. The 2024 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.

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 the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 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, over 350 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 (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) 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, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. 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.