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The Badlands Big Sticks are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Dickinson, North Dakota, they are a member of the Northwoods League.

Big Sticks Take Control, Split Series against Eau Claire

June 7, 2026 - DICKINSON, ND - The Badlands Big Sticks (6-6) used stellar pitching and offense performances to beat the Eau Claire Express (6-8) in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. In the 1st inning, the Big Sticks were able to scratch a run across after Jalen Evans (Wingate) hit a double and was later scored by a Chris Fox (New Orleans) single to get out in front 1-0. The offensive surge continued in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Braylon Mitchell (Dayton) reached on a single and Evans reached on a fielder's choice. John Yo... Full Story

Eau Claire Offense Too Much to Handle, Big Sticks Fall in Series Opener

June 6, 2026 - DICKINSON, ND - The Badlands Big Sticks (5-6) could not keep up with the Eau Claire Express (6-7) on Saturday night, as the 13 hits by the Express proved to be decisive in the 7-4 loss at DCB&T Ballpark. Eau Claire opened the floodgates early, scoring four runs in the first two innings of the game. In the 1st inning, Howie Rickett hit a double into right field, scoring Hollon Brock from 2nd base and taking the lead early. The Express piled on in the 2nd inning with a trio of singles. Adam Salazar started the parade wit... Full Story

Big Sticks Continue Dominance, Beat Bismarck for 13th Straight Time

June 6, 2026 - DICKINSON, ND - The Badlands Big Sticks (5-5) made it a baker's dozen straight wins dating back to last season on Friday night against the Bismarck Larks (5-7) with a 4-2 victory in Bismarck. Badlands got the scoring started in the top of the 1st when John Youens (Baylor) hit a sacrifice fly to score Braylon Mitchell (Dayton). Youens also grabbed the second RBI of the game in the top of the 3rd when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, scoring Nathan Nance Jr. (NW FL State JC) from third base. The Big Sticks... Full Story

Big Sticks Outlast Bismarck, Extend Series Win Streak to a Dozen

June 5, 2026 - DICKINSON, ND - The Badlands Big Sticks (4-5) fought tooth and nail with the Bismarck Larks (5-6) in a hard-fought contest, ultimately coming out victorious on Thursday night in the opening game of the Railroad to Roosevelt Rivalry this season. The Big Sticks once again came out hot on offense, putting up the opening two runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. Jordan Kuhnau (Campbell) smacked an opposite-field single to left field, scoring both Braylon Mitchell (Dayton) and John Youens (Baylor). The Larks evened the scor... Full Story

• Big Sticks Take Control, Split Series against Eau Claire - June 7, 2026
  
• Eau Claire Offense Too Much to Handle, Big Sticks Fall in Series Opener - June 6, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Continue Dominance, Beat Bismarck for 13th Straight Time - June 6, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Outlast Bismarck, Extend Series Win Streak to a Dozen - June 5, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Offense Goes Cold, Drops Series Finale in Mankato - June 3, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Go up Early, Never Trail against Mankato - June 2, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Offense Comes Through for First Win at Home over Duluth - June 2, 2026
  
• Kuhnau, Winchester Commit to Division I Programs - June 1, 2026
  
• Free Passes Prove to be Fatal for Big Sticks against Duluth - June 1, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Threaten Comeback, Fall Short in Finale against St. Cloud - May 29, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Can't Contain Rox Bats, Fall in Home Opener - May 28, 2026
  
• Nathan Nance Jr. Named Northwoods Player of the Night - May 27, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Outpace Minot in Wild Game to Split Opening Series - May 27, 2026
  
• Big Sticks Drop Tight Affair in Minot on Opening Day - May 26, 2026
  
• 2026 Badlands Big Sticks Schedule Released - December 9, 2025
  
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League: Northwoods League
Home: Dickinson, North Dakota
Website: Badlands Big Sticks site
Schedule: Full Badlands Big Sticks Schedule

Tue., Jun 9		Badlands at Mankato	7:35 p.m.
Mon., Jun 8		Badlands at Mankato	7:35 p.m.
Sun., Jun 7	W	Eau Claire 2 at Badlands 7	Final
Sat., Jun 6	L	Eau Claire 7 at Badlands 4	Final
Fri., Jun 5	W	Badlands 4 at Bismarck 2	Final
Thu., Jun 4	W	Bismarck 4 at Badlands 5	Final
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• Badlands powers past Bismarck 4-2 on the road - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (June 7)
  
• 'Feels like home': Moses Molina steps in as field manager for Big Sticks - Northwoods Dickinson Press (June 4)
  
• Big Sticks pickup first home win of the season - Northwoods Dickinson Press (June 2)
  
• Huskies ride huge first inning to victory - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 1)
  
• Big Sticks welcome St. Cloud in home opener - Northwoods Dickinson Press (May 28)
  
• For the love of the game: Don Raatz is still helping shape Dickinson hockey - Northwoods Dickinson Press (December 27)
  
• Big Sticks look ahead after turnaround season - Northwoods Dickinson Press (August 18)
  
• 2025 Tots now winningest team in franchise history - Northwoods Minot Daily News (August 9)
  
• Shinkle steps up in Big Sticks' final home game, defeat Hot Tots 12-0 - Northwoods Dickinson Press (August 8)
  
• Big Sticks suffer crucial loss to Minot after offense stalls - Northwoods Dickinson Press (August 7)
  
• Tots at Stingers Aug. 4 update - Northwoods Minot Daily News (August 7)
  
• Sticks pile four homers, snap three-game losing skid against MoonDogs - Northwoods Dickinson Press (August 6)
  
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