Bechtold Walk-Off Wins It, in Extras
July 12, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release
Wichita, KS - Andrew Bechtold blasted the game winning home run in the 10th inning as the Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Arkansas Travelers.
The Surge took the lead early with an RBI double by DeShawn Keirsey Jr, who finished the night 5-5 with four doubles.
Louie Varland started on the mound for Wichita going five and a third innings, giving up three runs and racking up with four strikeouts. He was relieved by Alex Scherff.
Arkansas made a late comeback in the 7th with a grand slam by right fielder Zach DeLoach, followed up by an RBI double from Jake Anchia which tied the game at eight.
The score remained tied until Bechtold's heroics in the bottom of the 10th which won it for the Surge.
Notes: DaShawn Keirsey Jr. leads the team in doubles with 18...Anthony Prato extended his hit streak to eight games in a row....The Wind Surge are now 8-3 in extra-inning games this season
Coming up: The Wind Surge will continue the homestand against the Arkansas Travelers tomorrow, July 13 with a day game matchup. First pitch is at 12:05 pm with the gates opening at 11 am. Taking the mound for the Surge will be Sawyer Gipson-Long with Stephen Kolek for the Travelers. The game will be carried by radio ESPN Wichita 92.3, MiLB.com and Windsurge.com
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