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Willmar, MN<\/strong>– The Willmar Stingers (19-13) took\u00a0the opening game of their series\u00a0against the St. Cloud Rox (17-12), 12-1.<\/p>\n

Liam Bushey reached on an infield single before first baseman Matthew Pena walked to start the first inning. Catcher Sam Hunt drove in one run with a single. Right fielder Joey Craig came up and unloaded for his fifth homerun of the season.<\/p>\n

In the top of the fourth, the Rox answered back with one run of their own.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the fourth, the Stingers loaded the bases for designated hitter Armani Guzman, who cleared the bases with a double.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the sixth, Craig singled to lead off the inning. Third basemen Charlie Schau followed up with a single.\u00a0 Shortstop Colton Griffin drove in Craig on an infield fielders\u00a0choice. Guzman drove in another run with a single. Pena drove in one run of his own with a standup double to extend the Stingers’ lead to 12-1.<\/p>\n

For the Stingers, Liam Hohenstein went 6.0 innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out five.<\/p>\n

Armani Guzman went 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a double.<\/p>\n

Joey Craig went 3-for-4 with three RBIs a home run, and a double.<\/p>\n

The Stingers will face off with the St. Cloud Rox tomorrow for the final time at home with first pitch set for 5:05p.m. CT 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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