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Willmar, MN- <\/strong>The Willmar Stingers (24-17) took game one in walk-off fashion against the Mankato Moondogs (19-27), 7-5.<\/p>\n

Mankato got on the board, plating two runs in the top of the first.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the third, centerfielder Armani Guzman started things off with a triple before left fielder Carter Walsh singled to score Guzman. \u00a0Carter Walsh came around to score on a dropped third strike.<\/p>\n

In the top of the sixth, the Moondogs scored two.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the sixth, the Stingers were able to load the bases. Joey Craig walked to score Sam Hunt.\u00a0 Merrick Rapoza drove in Liam Bushey with a groundout.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the eighth, Martin and Craig both reached on base hits. Rapoza singled to load the bases. The Stingers weren\u2019t able to capitalize.<\/p>\n

In the top of the ninth, the Moondogs plated one run.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the ninth, Hunt and Tayman reached before Liam Bushey unloaded for his first home run of the season, to walk it off.<\/p>\n

For the Stingers, Porter Buursema went 5.0 innings, allowing one earned run, striking out five.<\/p>\n

Armani Guzman went 2-for-5 with a triple and a double.<\/p>\n

Carter Walsh went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI.<\/p>\n

Liam Bushey went 2-for-5 with a three run home run.<\/p>\n

The Stingers will stay home \u00a0for their final home game versus the Mankato Moondogs with first pitch set for 6:35p.m. CST on NWL+.<\/p>\n

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.<\/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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