PHOTOS: Willmar Stingers dominate Waterloo Bucks, Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Will Roguske enjoys a chat in the dugout during a game between the Willmar Stingers and Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

By Michael Lyne

July 14, 2022 04:04 PM

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WILLMAR — The Stingers dominated the Waterloo Bucks Wednesday evening, winning 20-2 to improve to 27-15 this season.

The Stingers, who are 6-2 in the second half of the season, have won eight of their last 10 games and are riding a six-game win streak.

Only two teams in the Northwoods League - the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (.818) and the St. Cloud Rox (.780) - hold higher winning percentages than Willmar (.643) this season.

Sam Malec fires a pitch toward home plate for the Stingers in a matchup against the Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

071322.S.WCT.STINGERS.BASEBALL.SAMUELS — Logan Samuels smiles in the dugout with Stingers assistant coach Mason Rapp during a game against the Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

Nick Terrell attempts a double play for the Stingers in a game against the Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

Dalton Pearson and Stingers assistant coach Mason Rapp shake hands before a game against the Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

Willmar Stingers mascot Barry waves at the crowd before the team took on the Waterloo Bucks on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bill Taunton Stadium.

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Michael Lyne joined the West Central Tribune as a sports reporter in May 2022, following his graduation from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he graduated with a bachelors degree in journalism and a minor degree in Spanish studies.

You may reach Michael at mlyne@wctrib.com, or by calling (320) 214-4345.

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