The Willmar Stingers (36-24) jumped out to an early lead on the Rochester Honkers (24-36) and captured a 20-3 victory on Wednesday at Bill Taunton Stadium.
With six runs in the first three innings, the Willmar Stingers left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
A two-run single by Dillon Haupt and a two-run single by Haupt during the first inning and a groundout by Brennan Moore, , an RBI single by Michael Suchy, and a single by Suchy in the second inning fueled the Willmar Stingers' offense early.Kenny Roberts racked up four RBIs on four hits for the Willmar Stingers. He singled in the second inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and homered in the fifth inning.
The Rochester Honkers were led by Jared Allen's hitting. Allen went 1-2, drove in one and scored one run. He.
Tanner Banks recorded his first win of the year for the Willmar Stingers. He allowed two runs over five innings. Banks struck out two, walked seven and gave up four hits.
Matt Kent couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Rochester Honkers, taking a loss. He allowed nine runs in four innings, walked one and struck out one.
The Willmar Stingers hammered the Rochester Honkers pitching as seven hitters had a field day, combining for 17 hits, 16 RBIs and 16 runs scored.