The Willmar Stingers (17-13) jumped on the Duluth Huskies (15-13) early on their way to a 6-4 win on Friday at Wade Stadium, scoring three runs in the first inning.

The Willmar Stingers held off the Duluth Huskies, as the Duluth Huskies were unable to overcome a three-run first inning deficit.

The Duluth Huskies scored on an RBI single by James Ramsay and an RBI double by Luke Campbell in the first inning and an RBI single by Manny Acosta and an RBI single by Conor Szczerba in the eighth inning. Despite their efforts, the Duluth Huskies couldn't finish the comeback.

Michael Suchy did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Willmar Stingers, reaching base three times. He singled in the seventh inning.

Brady Anderson looked sharp on the mound. The Duluth Huskies managed just one hit off of Anderson, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his 1 2/3 innings of work.

Kyle Fischer recorded his second win of the year for the Willmar Stingers. He allowed two runs over six innings. Fischer struck out six, walked one and gave up seven hits.

Josh Mooney (1-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, walked five, struck out one, and allowed four runs.