Stingers Lose Both Games in Day/Night Double Header
June 28, 2018 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Willmar Stingers News Release
Duluth, Minn. - The Willmar Stingers took on the first place Duluth Huskies on Wednesday in a day/night double header at Wade Stadium in Duluth.
In the first game the Stingers were defeated 7-4 in a back and forth affair that the Stingers make it close in the ninth, scoring two runs and giving the Huskies a run for their money. The Stingers couldn't overcome the five run differential.
Game one was highlighted by Caleb Ricca (Northwestern State) going 2-3 on the night. Michael Cartwright (Cal-State Northridge) was also impressive tossing 3.2 innings of relief, striking out four and only allowing 1 earned run.
Game two was not as close, the Stingers fell behind 5-0 in the first inning and ended up losing 11-2.
In the game Ricca again had two hits while John Trousdale (Alabama) went 3-5 on his birthday. Sir Gomez (Citrus College) was really good in relief, going 2.2 innings and not allowing a single earned run to cross the plate.
Willmar will move on to Eau Claire tomorrow to take on the Express.
The 2018 Stingers season is presented by Marcus Construction. For more coverage of the Stingers visit the West Central Tribune online at www.wctrib.com.
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John Trousdale- 3B
Alabama
3-5 vs. Duluth
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