Minot Honeybees & Northwoods Softball League to Debut in Bismarck on Saturday, July 20

July 18, 2024 - (Bismarck, ND) - The city of Bismarck will host a first-of-its-kind women's collegiate softball doubleheader named the "The Capital City Classic" at Cottonwood Park on July 20th, 2024. The Minot Honeybees will take on the Madison Nightmares, a showdown between two of the first teams in the new Northwoods Softball League (NWLS). The game will also feature in-game entertainment, post-game autographs, concessions, beer sales, and inflatables. The Northwoods Softball League is the first for-pr... Full Story

Two Former Larks to Join MLB Clubs After 2024 Draft

July 17, 2024 - (Bismarck, ND) - After the completion of the 2024 MLB Draft yesterday, it was announced that two former Larks players are reaching professional baseball, Clark Candiotti and Cesar Franco. The San Diego Padres drafted right-handed pitcher out of the University of Arizona, Candiotti, in the fourth round. In addition, Western Illinois center fielder Franco signed a free-agent deal with the Oakland Athletics. Clark Candiotti - Right-Handed Pitcher Candiotti was an influential part of Bismar... Full Story

Willmar Tip-Toes by Bismarck in an Extra-Inning 6-5 Loss

July 17, 2024 - (BISMARCK, ND) - The Larks can't complete the comeback as they fall to 1-5 vs the Stingers on the season. The Larks drew first blood tonight, jumping on Stingers starter Ryan Wentz (California State University Northridge) with two runs in the first inning. Ryan Rivera (Palomar College) walked on five pitches to start the game, scoring on Kyle Hvidsten's (Western Kentucky) seventh double of the season for his team-leading 38th RBI. Noah Lieb (Denison University) followed with an RBI single to ... Full Story

Two Larks Selected to the 2024 NWL All-Star Game

July 16, 2024 - (Bismarck, ND) - The Northwoods League announced its 2024 All-Star Game selections today, a roster of 62 players in total (32 for the Great Lakes Division and 30 for the Great Plains Division). Of the 30, two Bismarck Larks earned the honor of being named to the roster: third baseman Kyle Hvidsten and right-handed pitcher Kai Taylor. Hvidsten hails from Jordan, Minnesota. After two seasons at Iowa Western Community College (.357 AVG, 18 HR, 79 RBI), he announced his commitment to Western Kent... Full Story

• Two Larks Selected to the 2024 NWL All-Star Game - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 16
• Larks Drop Third Straight against Big Sticks in 7-2 Loss - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 16
• Larks Drop Five Out of Seven on the Road, Fall to 5-8 in the Second Half - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 15
• Pitching Can't Shrink the Big Sticks Offense in 18-10 Loss - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 8
• Larks Prevail over Big Sticks Powered by a Six-Run Seventh Inning - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 7
• Larks Can't Quiet the Hot Tots in 14-13 Seesaw Battle - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 7
• Larks Falter on a Long Road Trip to Begin July - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 5
• Bismarck Larks Announce Heartland Holy Cows Rebrand - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) July 1
• Larks Can't Complete Sweep of First-Place Willmar, Fall in Game Two 9-6 - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 30
• Bismarck Climbs Within Two Games of the Great Plains West After a 9-4 Win Over Willmar - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 28
• Bismarck Bit by Free Passes and Untimely Errors in 12-6 Loss to Mankato - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 26
• Bismarck Extends Win Streak To Four in 10-4 Win Over Mankato - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 25
• Larks Climb Back over .500 After 3-1 Road Trip - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 25
• Bismarck Falls to St. Cloud 16-2, Drop Six out of Last Seven - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 20
• Bismarck Outbattles St. Cloud, End Five Game Skid in 7-6 Walk-Off Win - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) June 20
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Bismarck Bobcats forward Julian Beaumont (right) vs. the Minot Minotauros

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July 28	Northwoods	Mankato at Bismarck	2:05 p.m.
July 27	Northwoods	Mankato at Bismarck	7:35 p.m.
July 26	Northwoods	Bismarck 5 at Badlands 1	Final
July 25	Northwoods	Bismarck 8 at Badlands 4	Final
July 21	Northwoods	Bismarck 6 at Willmar 3	Final
July 20	Northwoods	Bismarck 5 at Willmar 9	Final
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• Area Sports Briefs: July 27 - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 27)
• Bismarck doubles-up Big Sticks, 8-4 - Northwoods Dickinson Press (July 26)
• Larks defeat Big Sticks with four-run eighth inning - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 26)
• Northwoods League Softball expansion plan could lead to team in Bismarck-Mandan area - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 22)
• Northwoods League: Larks slow down Stingers to split series - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 22)
• Area Sports Briefs: July 19 - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 19)
• Larks fall to the Stingers after eight run eighth inning - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 18)
• Northwoods League: Late rally lifts Stingers past Larks - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 18)
• Murray Jr.'s single lifts Stingers past Larks - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 17)
• Northwoods League: Stingers need 10 innings to beat Larks - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 17)
• Big Sticks sweep home-and-home series with Bismarck - Northwoods Dickinson Press (July 16)
• Big Sticks clip Larks’ wings with massive first inning - Northwoods Dickinson Press (July 15)
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