Stingers Take Series Opener against Larks
Published on July 12, 2026 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Willmar Stingers News Release
Bismarck N.D. - The Willmar Stingers (22-22) got back on track against the Bismarck Larks (20-23) with a 8-2 road victory. The Willmar offense is averaging just above tens run a game in the second half of the season.
The Stingers scored quickly in the first off a Merrick Rapoza RBI single to make it 1-0 Willmar.
In the road second, Paris Pridgen who was making his Stingers debut, hit a two-run single to move the score to 3-0. The base knock scored Jehee Lee and Brecken Menuet.
The Stingers offense added two more scores in the fifth when Pridgen scored on a wild pitch and Gonzaga scored off a double steal. The Willmar lead was 5-0. Pridgen and Devine both picked up RBI hits in the seventh to increase their lead to 7-0.
The Stingers added more run on a Sac-Fly RBI from Kai Gonzaga to score Matthew Bernath. It was Gonzaga's 10th run driven in over his last five games.
The Larks would post two runs in the ninth before Brandon Mikos would finish off the game on the mound for the Stingers in their 8-2 road win.
On the mound Kyle Bade was lights out for Stingers while posting six shutout innings, allowing three hits, walking three, and striking out six. It was Bade's third consecutive win. He was replaced by Max Reimers who threw a scoreless seventh inning.
Larks starter, Alex Jennings was charged the loss after his outing of four and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits, five earned runs, five walks, and recording six strikeouts. He was replaced by Zane Baltz in relief.
Paris Pridgen was named the Les Schwab Tires player of the for his performance of 3-4 and 3 RBI.
The Stingers will face the Larks again tomorrow for the series finale with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.
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.
About the Willmar Stingers:
The 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.
For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com.
Northwoods League Stories from July 12, 2026
- Stingers Take Series Opener against Larks - Willmar Stingers
- Loggers Fall to Express 11-5 - La Crosse Loggers
- Big Sticks Bounce Back with Dominant Win over Mankato - Badlands Big Sticks
- Rockers Sweep Woodchucks During Sunday's Doubleheader - Green Bay Rockers
- Re: Pit Spitters Never Trail, Overwhelm Growlers to Complete Series Sweep - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- MoonDogs Give up First Game of Series to Big Sticks - Mankato MoonDogs
- Dock Spiders Routed by the Bucks - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Mallards Snap Skid with Win Over Traverse City Pit Spitters - Madison Mallards
- Two Former Growlers Drafted on Day 2 of MLB Draft - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Pit Spitters' 12-Game Home Winning Streak Snapped by Mallards - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Rivets Fall in Game One against Leprechauns - Rockford Rivets
- Wausau Swept in Doubleheader by Rockers - Wausau Woodchucks
- Eighth-Inning Rally Helps Kingfish Secure Series Opener - Kenosha Kingfish
- Growlers Blown out in Third Straight Rivalry Loss - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Lakeshore Chinooks and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Game Preview 7/12 - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Woodchucks Fall in Game One of Doubleheader to Green Bay - Wausau Woodchucks
- Big Sticks Alum Kaden Carpenter Drafted in MLB First-Year Player Draft - Badlands Big Sticks
- Chinooks Walk off Wisconsin Rapids; Move to 8-1 in Second Half - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Rockers Host Woodchucks for Doubleheader - Green Bay Rockers
- Blade Carver Delivers Walk-Off Single to Secure Bismarck a Doubleheader Split - Bismarck Larks
- Better Together: a Letter from CEO John Bollinger - Bismarck Larks
- Flying Mummies Take Series, Knock off Madison 6-3 Behind Huether's Strong Start - Richmond Flying Mummies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
