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Willmar, MN \u2013 The Willmar Stingers and Woody\u2019s Trucking have partnered to bring Books & Baseball back to the ballpark this season. The community initiative connecting with area early childhood programs will give children and their families attending an opportunity to read books with Stingers players on the field before the game.<\/p>\n

The first 200 families that register for Books & Baseball will receive a children\u2019s book provided by Willmar Early Childhood Network, two complimentary tickets and two concession vouchers good for a ballpark style meal and beverage for the Sunday, June 7th Stingers game courtesy of Woody’s Trucking.<\/p>\n

Families can register by following the link below or by calling 320-222-2010.\u00a0 A limited supply of tickets are available, so please register today.<\/p>\n

REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n

The 2026 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 (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com<\/p>\n

##<\/p>\n

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. Having completed its\u2019 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history 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, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 410 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 two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019\/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) 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 (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv. 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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