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Stingers offer good baseball, fun promotions Stingers offer good baseball, fun promotions

Willmar’s Northwoods League team has something going on every home game

The Willmar Stingers have made Baker Field at Bill Taunton Stadium a fun place to be since 2010.

The Stingers play in the 22-team Northwoods League. It’s a summer collegiate wood-bat league that features baseball players who retain their college eligibility.

It’s a great training ground for players, many of whom end up playing professionally. For Willmararea baseball fans, the team provides a high-level of competition and the chance to see future major leaguers.

Current Stingers in the majors include Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier. Former Stinger Anthony Bemboom has played catcher and even pitched an inning for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this season. Former Singer pitcher Ty Tice also made his major league debut this season with the Toronto Blue Jays.

But what sets the Stingers apart from just the great baseball are the promotions.

This year’s schedule includes the home opener on Wednesday, June 2. Former Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire throws out the first pitch before the Stingers take on the

Eau Claire Express. Other notable promotions include Baseball Cap Giveaway Night on June 7, Barry Bobblehead Giveaway Night, Trading Card Giveaway Night on Aug. 6 and Fan Appreciation Night on Aug. 14. There are many more Follow the Stingers at the stadium, in the West Central Tribune and online at: wctrib.com or epaper. wctrib.com. For additional information, visit www.northwoodsleague.com/ willmar-stingers/.

2021 STINGERS PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

June 2: Home opener featuring special guest appearance by former Minnesota Twins Ron Gardenhire; post-game fireworks June 3: Books and Baseball Night June 7: Baseball Cap Giveaway Night June 8: Miles 4 Mentors Night June 9: Teacher Appreciation Night June 10: Friends and Family Night June 14: Flag Day June 15: Barry Bobblehead Giveaway Night June 19: Veterans Appreciation Night; post-game fireworks June 20: Youth Jersey Giveaway Night June 21: KMS Marching Band Night June 24: Litchfield Night June 25: Willmar Fests Night June 26: Youth Baseball and Softball Night June 28: Puzzle Giveaway Night June 29: Ruff’s Wings and Sports Bar Gift Card Giveaway Night July 8: Barry Plush Doll Giveaway Night July 9: Hanson Communications Night July 10: KCEO Night; post-game fireworks

July 14: Kids’ Day, 12:05 p.m. game

July 14: Kandiyohi Power Cooperative Night July 22: T-Shirt Giveaway Night July 23: Green Mill Gift Card Giveaway Night July 29: Ag is Everywhere and Barry and Blue Gnome Giveaway Night July 30: Team Poster Giveaway Night July 31: Classic Car Show Night; post-game fireworks Aug. 6: Trading Card Giveaway Night; post-game fireworks Aug. 7: Community Night by Willmar Police Department; all kids free admission courtesy of Green Mill; post-game fireworks Aug. 8: Friends and Family Night

Aug. 13: Healthcare Heroes Night

Aug. 14: Fan Appreciation Night; post-game fireworks