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Willmar, Minn. – The Willmar Stingers (31-26) snapped their three game losing streak with 20-13 win at home against the St. Cloud Rox (<\/span>35-22). The victory split the two-game series between the Great Plains West Division Rivals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first three innings were fairly quiet with the score being 1-1 and the action ramped up quickly.<\/p>\n

In the home half of the fourth, Willmar scored six runs to take a 7-1 lead. The highlight of the inning was Luke Devine connecting for his second grand slam of the season.<\/p>\n

After two runs from the Rox in the top of the fifth, the home squad erupted for eight runs to lead 15-3. A total of thirteen batters stepped into the box. There were seven hits in the inning and the scoring was capped off by a Merrick Rapoza three-run homer.<\/p>\n

The Rox responded with four runs in the sixth which included a Jackson Akin two-run shot. St. Cloud added one more in the seventh before the Stingers posted another crooked number with four runs in the bottom half. Kobe Eikmeier hit a two-run double to become the ninth Stinger to produce a base knock in this contest.<\/p>\n

The Rox added five more runs over the last two innings before Willmar ended the game with a 20-13 victory. Seven different Willmar batters recorded a multi-rbi performance.<\/p>\n

Riley Hasenstab got the start for Willmar and posted four innings, allowing three hits, one run, three walks, and four strikeouts. Josh Kirchoff picked up the win in relief for the Stingers. Rox starter, Myles Hanson was charged with the loss going one and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs, three walks, and two strikeouts.<\/p>\n

Luke Devine was named the Les Schwab Tires Player of the Game after a 2-for-5 performance that featured 5 RBI and a grand slam.<\/p>\n

The Stingers now hit the road for a two game series with the Bismarck Larks. First pitch is slated for tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. from Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.<\/p>\n

Visit willmarstingers.com or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2026 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.<\/span><\/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

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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 the development of elite college baseball players. Now entering its\u2019 33rd<\/sup>\u00a0season, 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 415 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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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