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Bismarck, ND –<\/b>The Stingers(14-13) beat the Bismarck Larks(9-21) in game 2 of the series by a score of 11-5. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Stingers got the scoring started early in the top of the second, thanks to a Joey Craig double in the gap to knock in 2. After a sac-fly from Carter Walsh, the Stingers led 3-0.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Joey Craig struck again in the third inning. The Stingers loaded up the bases for the outfielder, and Craig hit his second grand slam in 24 hours. The Stingers’ lead jumped to 7-0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Stingers grabbed 3 more on RBI groundouts from Liam Bushey, Sam Hunt, and Jameson Martin.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The final Stingers run came in the top of the 6th when Armani Guzman drove in Landon Franklin on an RBI single.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Larks were able to plate 5, 4 of which came in the bottom of the 7th.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Joey Craig had quite the night, driving in 6 RBI and going 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a double.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Carter Walsh went 3-for-4 from the leadoff spot with a walk and an RBI<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Louis Castano had his best outing of the year, working out of multiple jams and only allowing 1 ER in 5 innings while striking out 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Stingers are back in action against the Waterloo Bucks at home with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CST on NWL+<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit willmarstingers.com or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2025 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.<\/p>\n

About the Willmar Stingers:
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office at (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com<\/p>\n

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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<\/sup> 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<\/a>), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com<\/a>. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com<\/a> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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